Hair Talk With Chris Whitaker

Intrigued with hairstyling since he started to style his sisters hair at age 12, Dallas native Chris Whitaker dreams big and that his hands will lead him to working in Paris and all over the world.

Recent graduate from Ogle school of beauty, and hair Whitaker was motivated to become apart of the hair industry by his Aunt. He's a flexible hairstylist and has been taught to work with Caucasian hair and ethnic hair. "That just makes me more valuable as a hairstylist, I'm very open to anyone" Whitaker said. He provides his clients with tips to maintain their hair until the next appointment with him.

When it comes to maintaining a healthy head of hair Whitaker provides the following:

- Know the right products to use that works best for your hair

- If you decide to bleach your hair and you get a few highlights, or highlights all over prepare your hair by getting it to its most healthiest point.

- Deep condition your hair two weeks in advance since bleach strips the hair of everything.

- After your hair has been bleached deep condition it so it won't look dry and lifeless.

- If you use heat on your hair use a heat protector.

Very product conscious Whitaker recommends Paul Mitchell's Tea Tree shampoo and conditioner. 'It makes my hair feel fresh and clean plus it smells great" Whitaker said.

In the future Whitaker is planning that his skills will lead him to major fashion shows such as Victoria's Secret, and prominent fashion designers during Fashion Week in New York City. Already a major name in Dallas this is only beginning for him.

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Model Q and A with Meica Bradshaw

Striking at first glance with a signature walk that can book her for any fashion show, 20- year- old Los Angeles, California native Meica Bradshaw shares her experience as a working model beginning in the fashion industry.

Q. When did you first start modeling?

A. “I first started modeling when I was a freshman in college”. “The Merc majors would ask me to be in their little shows at school and ever since then I kept doing it”.

Q. What inspired you to become a model?

A. “My passion for fashion and everything involved with the fashion industry, and also people always saying that I should be a model”.

Q. Do you like the runway better or do you like photo shoots more?

A. “I personally like runway better because it’s super fun and there are a lot of other models around so I meet new people and catch up with the ones that I already know”. “Photo shoots are really fun too but they are a lot of work”! “Most of the shoots I've done are about 5-7 hours long depending on how many other models are there to shoot also, but the end result photo is always worth it”.

Q. How do you prepare for a photo shoot or runway show?

A. “I kind of prepare the same way for both I get a lot of sleep, shave wax legs, underarms, arms, bikini area.” I also make sure I get my eyebrows threaded, practice my runway walk and poses for shoots that’s about it”.

Q. What models of the past have inspired you?

A. “Both models from the past and present inspire me”. Past models that have inspired me are Grace Jones, Naomi Campbell, Iman and present models Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, Chanel Iman”.

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Jourdan Dunn and Chanel Iman Teen Vogue

Supermodels in the making Jordan Dunn, 19 and Chanel Iman 19 grace the November issue of Teen Vogue. Dunn was born in London, England and is currently signed with Nathalie, Storm, and Women. Iman is an Atlanta, Georgia native and is a Ford model. Both models have walked for world renown designers such as Jean Paul Gautier, Christian Dior, and Valentino couture.

Dunn and Iman are shot wearing designs by Miu Miu, paired with bright red lips and long ponytails.

These young models open up about their recent success, and the rumors that they're enemies instead of friends. Iman, and Dunn speak on the scarcity of African- American models on the runways, and magazines. For more pick up your issue of Teen Vogue now.

Jazzy Alexander