Silver Immersion

The tech portion has always been one of my favorite segments at #wwworld. Learning about all the cool things coming and how they can impact our lives and businesses is very surreal. Some of theses things used to be resigned to sci fi movies, but our world is changing. Are you keeping up with progress? #silverimmersion #weddingwire #networking #keeplearning #alwayslearning #tech #facebook #facebook360 #progress #wedding #weddings (at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center)

Sometimes when looking for something on my computer I come across a photo of a past wedding that I loved doing. First of all, Jacquetta and Shaneequa were in love and it showed. The best part about doing a wedding is hoping that you're assisting in setting the stage for a future full of love. Add in two people that were fun, smart and down to earth and you're most definitely on the right track. Thank you for letting me be a part of your day! Photo courtesy of Kelly Prizel Photography. #silverimmersion #love #allloveisequal #marriageequality #marriage #beautiful #blacklove #blackhair #locs #naturalhair #naturalbeauty #curlyhair #curls #dc #hairandmakeup #wedding #weddingday #theknot #weddingwire (at Washington, District of Columbia)

I think I officially found the last standing payphone. My husband told me to go pick it up...😒That thing might have turned me into an #xman or something! #silverimmersion #vacation #recharge #familytime #mommylife #hopelakelodge #greekpeak #ny #telephone #payphone #really #smh (at Cortland County, NY)

So an amazing FB group that I belong to posted this photo that I think a lot of people could benefit from. Consumers and other artists alike. Consumers that try to find a reason why you should charge less simply because they don't want to pay that much for your service and everything that goes with it (remember folks, there is a difference between price and value) only look at the dollar amount and not what comes with it. And artists that charge next to nothing give the idea that our skills, expertice, time and effort are not worth being paid adequately. Hairstylists and makeup artists put their money where their mouth is with every class they take, product they try out in hopes of finding the best ones for you and dedicating their time to honing their skills to be amazing enough at what they do to be a part of your beauty experience. Cheap does not equal good and expensive does not equal quality. Do your research and find the best fit for you. Courtesy of @machelle_mua ~steps down off of soapbox 😏😏 #silverimmersion #hairandmakeup #wedding #weddingday #baltimore #brides #theknot #weddingwire #tuesdaytip #weddings #behindthechair #modernsalon #professionals #pro #artist #artistry #thebeautycommunity (at Whole Foods Market Columbia, MD)

We highly believe in diversity and that everyone has unique talents to bring to the table. Today, I want to introduce you to Megan. She's one of our amazing hairstylists. She always has fun hair (super bonus) but she is talented with updos and textured hair. Our artists are cross trained to handle every member of the multi cultural parties that are a mainstay for us. No one should feel like they can't be a part of the beauty festivities. Want to have Megan make your ladies (or guys) fabulous for the big day? Click the link in the bio and talk to us! #silverimmersion #hair #hairstylist #updo #updos #hairstyle #hairspray #renaissanceharborplace #baltimore #weddings #weddingwire #theknot #pinkhair #brides #bride #bridesmaid #wedding #bridesmaids (at Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel)

First off, over the course of my beauty life (personal and professional) I have seen trends come and go as well as some basics that are the cornerstone of what we do. But this one here just baffles me...Oh Maybelline, why have you forsaken me so? We have been taught to draw in brows to mimic hairs to eliminate the possibility of them looking drawn on. Now you make a product (which could be great used differently but I personally can't say because my only exposure was the commercial I saw today) that tells the consumer to apply it in one stroke. You are going to create an army of beauty mishaps. WHY WHY!!! When products are put out with demonstrations/verbiage on how to use it that go against everything that an artist would tell a client it causes confusion that could have easily been avoided. I am disappointed that a huge brand like Maybelline didn't think that through better. Hopefully the saving grace will be that the product is good.. #silverimmersion #productreview #makeup #brows #maybelline #artistry #professionals #fail #dobetter #really #smh #makeupartist #makeup

Yep...pretty much everybody's life in Baltimore right now! #silverimmersion #snow #snowstorm #stuck #thestruggleisreal #thiscantbelife #really #baltimore #bmore #dmv #cold

So it's snowing...What's the natural thing to do? Make cookies of course. But then this happened.... Brayden (my son):What are you making mommy? Me:Cookies B:Yay! Me:But you're not getting any tonight because you're not being good. B:But that's what Martin Luther King Jr was taking about when he talked about change. (Massive side eye)😒😒😒 Me:He was talking about equality for all not cookies for a kid who isn't listening... This is my kid...pray for me....I'm going to tag other mommies (and folks who know my kid and his particular brand of hoopla)so we can pass around kid ridiculousness this cold snowy evening 😂 #silverimmersion #snow #snowstorm #cookies #youcanthavenomilkandcookies #berniemac #baking #mommy #foolishness (at Baltimore, Maryland)

YAAAYYYY! So my order from Innersense came in yesterday and I opened it this morning. I don't have much feedback on the products yet other than the fact that it smells flippin amazing...however I did receive an amazing surprise. I tend to order a good amount of things via mail for my personal and professional use so I get annoyed with the amount of unnecessary shipping waste that happens regularly. Particularly with beauty products. Now I'm all for getting my products with no damage to them in transit, but you don't need the excessive amounts of paper, packing peanuts or boxes that are filled with padding because the box was just too big. My order included 10 products and this photo shows the size of the box with one of the products in the front for scale. If you can fit 10 items in a cube sized box that traveled across the country in the crappy winter weather and arrived completely intact, then other companies need to take notice. I'll follow up with product junkie info, but I had to send a thumbs up for this awesomeness 👍 #silverimmersion #innersense #shipping #bravo #thumbsup #ecofriendly #conciousness #reuse #recycle #reduce #terracycle #beautyproduct #salonlife #behindthechair #modernsalon #zerowaste #minimalism #minimalist #vegan #organic

Oh @macadamiahair.....so I tried the Ultra Rich shampoo and conditioner yesterday. The shampoo seemed pretty good, but the conditioner did my hair no justice. I had to co wash this morning just to be able to do something with my hair. It was dry, crunchy and had no curl definition. It seemed different immediately with the conditioner yesterday but I wasn't sure if the extreme cold and dry weather we've gotten had any impact on my hair as well. I'm going to try it on my relaxed clients to see if it's any better (but I'll be prepared with a backup in case it does strange things). It may just not be good for natural hair. I still really like the curl cream though. Good definition and very concentrated. I used the Miss Jessie's leave in condish (which I'm really really loving) both days and I co-washed today with the DevaCurl Decadence conditioner which my hair is doing well with so far. I'm a stylist, but when I have to do my own hair I'm a consumer just like everyone else. I go through trial and error with products too so I understand the struggle. #silverimmersion #30dayhairdetox #devadecadence #devacurl #macadamiaprofessional #curlyhair #naturalbeauty #naturalhair #thestruggleisreal #productjunkie #missjessies #cowash

Good morning! Up and at it for a minute, but I figured everyone could use a little morning push/insiration/caffeine. A bright and beautifully inspiring day to say I Do. Congrats Miriam and Trinidad! #silverimmersion #nofilter #dunkindonuts #macchiato #coffee #riseandgrind #weddings #weddingwire #theknot #baltimore #dc

So I rarely post photos of myself, but this #flashbackfriday you get moi😆 This was taken about 15 years ago when I went on vacation to Hawaii. My best friend was stationed there as well as a few other people I knew. I wore my hair relaxed and super short back then but I got it cut before I left and it went even shorter than my normal 😬 But it grew back quickly and it meant I didn't have to do much to it while I was away. Score! Even back then with a relaxer it still curled up like my hair does now so I only kept the relaxer because of the dreaded grow out phase 😲😲 So glad I'm past that! #silverimmersion #shorthair #vacation #hawaii #oahu #goodtimes #hairstylistproblems #throwback #friends #backintheday #honolulu #bestfriend (at Oahu, Hawaii)

This makes me so sad 😳😳David Bowie was an icon, influence and artist that just can't be replicated. Being a huge music junkie, it's tough when you see the people that helped to create soundtracks for your life leave this earth. Let's Dance made me dance even as a little kid who didn't know the impact that this eclectic man had on music. He will be missed, but at least we are fortunate enough to always have the sights and sounds he left behind to inspire creativity and idividuality. #silverimmersion #ripdavidbowie #davidbowie #musicporn #musiclover #music #letsdance #fame #themanwhosoldtheworld #spaceoddity #underpressure #blackstar #classics

When clients look for photos for updos, they usually see photos of the same styles. But sometimes they want you to change it up and put your own twist on it that reflects who they are. So looking to some of the classic styles of the past can serve as a needed dose of inspiration. Creating a work of art with the basics of hairdressing can inject that spark of individually to your style as well as get the creative juices flowing. Everyone needs to change it up a little sometimes 😉 #silverimmersion #weddingwire #weddings #updo #updos #upstyle #retro #pincurls #blonde #blondehair #saloncentric #redken #brides #theknot #catonsville #baltimore (at Silver Immersion, LLC)

So I cleansed this morning for the first time using the DevaCurl Decadence No Poo and One Condition products. I like them way better than the regular Deva line for my hair. I left in a little of the conditioner and then followed up with the Curls Goddess Curls gel to shape my curls. I actually like gel in my hair since I've been doing the 30 day hair detox program. My hair is so different. If I continue to have good results I think I'm going to bring the Decadence line into the salon for my curly girls. So far I'm definitely a believer! #silverimmersion #30dayhairdetox #devadecadence #curls #naturalhair #blackhair #blackgirlsrock #curlyhair #salon #hairstylist

Sometimes I feel the need to remind people of our beliefs...our stance in the wedding industry and life. This photo is of the beautiful Lauren and Val. These girls were kind, generous, funny, down to earth and truly a great couple. And we were honored to be chosen by them to be a part of their big day. We were honored that our stance that all love is equal reached them, as well as every same sex couple we've ever had. We strongly believe in marriage equality and life equality for all. We don't dumb this down to appeal to the masses. If this is offensive then we're just not for you. We love love, period. Photo courtesy of Pure Light Images. #silverimmersion #hairandmakeup #marriageequality #allloveisequal #beauty #wedding #weddingday #baltimore #brides #theknot #weddingwire #flashbackfriday (at Silver Immersion, LLC)

Whoop whoop! 💃💃 Once again Silver Immersion has been chosen as one of the top 5% of the wedding professionals within Wedding Wire nationwide. The amazing reviews we have received from past clients, along with the support and validation of fellow vendors that believe in the quality we provide to our wedding parties all help to make us a trusted choice for beauty. We always appreciate it like it's the first time because we are chose by people like you. And if we are chosen again all depends on our amazing clients for this coming wedding season. Every mom, every bridesmaid, every couple...each one deserves our best and we pledge to give it to you every time. Thank you!!!! #silverimmersion #weddingwire #coupleschoice #marriageequality #allloveisequal #marriage #weddings #love #bridesmaids #awesomesauce #hairandmakeup #beauty (at Silver Immersion, LLC)