Meet Abbi:
Owner of Lethal Looks Salon, Master Stylist/Makeup Artist
Hey everyone, I'm Abbi! I am SO incredibly blessed to be pursuing my love and passion as a career. I absolutely love doing hair and makeup, and more importantly making people feel great about themselves!
A little rundown on Lethal Looks: If you are new to my salon, it was formerly Vanity Noir. So if you come across anything that uses that name, it was the original name for my company. Honestly, it did not fit what my brand became. It fit what I thought it was going to be. When I really decided to “own” who I was, my business, and all of the aspects that create your “brand”, Lethal Looks was it.
A little about me: I not only work in the salon, but I also travel nationwide for weddings and photoshoots! I have been published nationally and internationally, and have more publication jobs in the works! Yay! A few of my publications include the cover of Shutter Magazine, ads in Shutter Magazine, the Profoto A1 launch ad which was published internationally, Off Beat Bride, etc... a big moment for me was being nominated for the Behind the Chair One Shot Awards 2019. Out of 330,000 entries, and over 80 countries I was blessed to be a finalist!
I take pride in my ability to not just use the creative aspects of hair and makeup, but to take a more logical and strategic approach. This allows me to formulate and create in a more precise manner, and allows me to design custom looks for each individual client according to their hair type, skin tone, face shape, etc... I love learning and continuously take classes to provide the best quality services for all of my clients.
I was always told you needed to find your “niche” and specialize in something. I agree, focus needs to be centralized in a certain direction. What I disagree with is this to me doesn’t fit everyone. I have a tendency to get bored when I focus on just ONE thing. So yes, I definitely have things I “specialize” in, but I strive to be diverse. I do a lot of specialty work with men’s hair, and specialize in dry cutting for women (I will not cut wet, like… ever.) I also do a lot of color corrections and lived in color (balayaging). Makeup was one of my original “niches” and extensions are becoming a new favorite of mine. Overall, I try to always broaden my ability, but one thing is for certain: if I am not comfortable doing it, I won’t. I will never set my clients or myself up for failure, and I have no issues referring someone to someone more adequate if I feel that is needed!
Honestly though, the most important thing to me in this industry is not only creating individual and custom looks for everyone, but to make YOU feel great about YOU. It's about building confidence and to be able to take on each day feeling and looking the best you can! There was a distinct moment that I got to see a client “transform” and that confidence burst out of her, and that to me was the confirmation of this is what I need to do with my life. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions! I look forward to having you in my chair!
Products I Use
Color:
My color line is Alfaparf Milano. The science behind this line was one of the many reasons I felt this was the superior choice for my clients. This is the #1 Italian brand in the hair industry. A European line was also important to me since Europe has many chemicals outlawed that the US has yet to ban. This means you will not find any of those dangerous ingredients in this line. They have top of the line technology to create the most long lasting and healthy color with amazing shine. This technology and out of the box thinking has also brought on unique and effective services and customization for all clients wants and needs.
Home Care:
For home care products of course I carry Alfaparf Milano’s style line. I truly support the entire brand and love the results from it. Even though I feel Alfaparf is superior, I do carry products from other lines I have fallen in love with like Lanza, Formula 18, Surface, Kevin Murphy, etc… I hand pick products that I feel provide the best results. For my guys I have a wide variety of products to fit any styling preferences and needs.
Extensions:
See my FAQ for all of my information on extensions!
Makeup:
One of the biggest things I have learned from doing makeup for over 8 years is that there are great products from many different lines. I use a wide variety of brands! I pick the products I feel works best, and am not specific or loyal to just ONE particular brand. I have found this to be the best way to provide flawless results for every client and offer the ability to customize and personalize every application. Most of my makeup is stage makeup, meaning it is long lasting and photo ready. I have studied makeup for a very long time and really have found the products I have personally experienced to be superior.