what to do?? breathe in & breath out

Wow, What a Day Today?!
We had some sad news this morning that of course just changes the course of our day but I can't imagine changing the course of "their" lives...
I'm feeling a bit stressed this morning and don't know if its PMS or just anxiety over things I WANT to do, things I NEED to do and things I SHOULD be doing. I'm sure many of you know what I am talking about, especially those of you who are full time Mommies and working ones at that...I on the other hand also run a business and do my best to stay active at our church and praise God through all of it. I SO NEED to return to blogging!! It's my THERAPY, MY OUTLET, even if noone does read it..LOL!
I wanted to turn this blog into a hair and makeup one but I think I will just keep it as is and keep on writing on life, food, crafts and God. I will make a Professional Salon one later.
My stress is on making a Portfolio for my hair and makeup skills, I have thought about it before but never put any real thoughts into it because I thought my word of mouth referrals would do. Seems like it's definitely not the case for bigger events, bridal, photographers, networking and etc.
I have to come up with a plan to come up with a great one, and on top of that I have been really into learning to do Retro Vintage Hair and Makeup!!
It sounds exciting, I just have to get some models!
May God continue to give me the strength, sanity, joy and peace He has been giving me and showering me with His Love through this Process!

Aug. 2011 FALL FASHION SHOW/BENEFIT

AUGUST 2011 FALL FASHION SHOW

We are in the quick & rapid midst of planning a fashion show at ZANOZSTUDIO Hair Salon. This is something I've said I wanted to do since I first opened the hair salon but had not been able to plan with my dear friend Brenda Moreno because of eachothers conflicting schedules. Well, last week she called and said, "I'm in Cali, I'll be in New York for two days tomorrow and then I'll be down there to visit, are we still on??" So that is how we are here, quickly planning this exciting event with only 2 weeks to go!!
What Exactly Is It? It will be an exciting MakeOver Fashion Show filled with the latest Fall trends.
The way that it works is that we need you to nominate someone you truly think needs and/or deserves a makeover. That person will then accept to participate in this event, in which, Brenda Moreno will raid their closet and show them what flatters them most and how to make the best clothing ensembles from what they already have. Whatever does not fit well or attributes to them will be tossed into a pile where the participant will choose how much, if some or all, they wish to donate.
We will then donate to a local non-profit organization, which we're still looking into. (We're thinking maybe the Pregnancy Help Center, Safe Haven ??) In return the participant will recieve hair and makeup makeovers as well as walking in our "runway" in some great fall looks to showcase.
We will have goodiebags with coupons, samples, business cards, etc. We will also have some prizes or raffles that our guests can enter by bringing in certain items that the non-profit organization may need. I am thinking of probably raffling an EXPRESS KERATIN BLOWOUT!!
Details are to come soon.
Please Please help us make this event successful by nominating someone on our FB page and being at the event!!
The DATE is August 13/15th?? (I will definitely update in a couple of days)
At 7:00 PM.
SITTING MAY BE LIMITED SO COME EARLY TO SAVE YOUR SEAT. We Love Children but since we will have alot going on, would only prefer children that will not be interrupting. Thank you for your cooperation.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us at info@zanozstudio.com or (979) 549-9266.
Like us on FB and stay on top of all the latest and deals we have!!
Thanks,
Brenda Manzano

KERATIN TREATMENT

New Formaldehyde-Free Keratin Treatments are all the buzz and they sure are AMAZING!!

We have been certified and have been doing these for almost a year now, everyone that has recieved this service has raved about what a lifesaver it is!
What is it?
The keratin treatment will smooth out hair usually resulting in about 95% of curl and frizz. It can be raining and humid outside and your hair will not frizz! It is a time-saver, what usually took you an hour or more to blowdry, style and then walk out to just have it frizz back up again will be cut by 50%!!! (and it won't frizz!) Talk about WOW! It is made of Keratin, which is a protein already found in our hair; overtime with products and styling it is depleted and we loose our luster. Our treatment restores the protein in our hair with keratin which makes it smoother, shinier, healthier and just more managable!
What is the process?
We have to first clarify your hair and rid it of any impurities, then we apply product (now we have to different services, one is a full treatment and the other is an express mini--so it may be a bit different procedure depending on which one we do). We allow it to remain on your hair then blowdry and flat iron.
What is a the difference between the Full Treatment and the EXPRESS blowout?
The Full treatment takes longer, anywhere from 2-3 hours (up to 6 for ethnic hair) while the Express can be done in about an hour. The Full Treatment will also give you greater results for alot longer usually about 3-5 months while the Express lasts anywhere from 6-8 weeks.
We do have a variety of take home products that will prolong the longevity of the treatment.
The Full Treatment needs to stay in your hair for 3days without washing, if you get it wet in any way it needs to be blown out and flat ironed asap, you cannot put any clips or pull it up in any way. The Express only requires 8hrs before you may wash it. Of course when it comes to price the Full treatment is usually 2-3x more than the Express.

Here are some Before & After pics and I will continue to add more:

Where have i been @? Our Hair Salon ZANOZSTUDIO!

HI GUYS!!
Wow its almost been a year since I last got on here, I am sorry! I loved blogging and looking at everyone elses work while I was a stay @ home mommy! Now I work full time and am learning to run a business, have satisfied clients and a happy family all at the same time. It is a struggle but a well worth one! I've decided to see if I can make a comeback on here, with a differnt twist....I will be writing about everything and anything but mainly on hair and beauty. TIPS TRICKS AND HOW TOS! So if you have any questions or would like to see something in particular just let me know. I will leave you with some photos of our hair salon: Zanoz Studio Hair Salon, it is located in Angleton, Tx, we have a website www.zanozstudio.com and you can also find us on FB!!

CEMENT-STAINED FLOORS

PHOTOS FOR CEMENT FLOORS
STAINING PROCESS

1. FIRST we removed all the old tile or flooring as shown in top photo.

2. Then we scraped and scrubbed off all glue residue off surface.
We also rented a CEMENT GRINDER, (sorry I did not take a photo of it) and went all over
the floor with it to make it as smooth as possible.

3. Once it is as clean as you could possible get it, make sure you tape up all the walls with plastic so you don't stain them.

4. You will have to lightly mist the concrete floors with WATER BEFORE misting with stain.

**THE PHOTO AT THE TOP SHOWS THE AFTER WE SPRAYED WITH STAIN.

5. WAIT AT LEAST 24 HOURS TO ENSURE THAT STAIN HAS DRIED AND PENETRATED INTO CEMENT.

6. ONCE it is dried you will want to start cleaning up all the leftover stain residue. You can VACUUM IT WITH THE DRY/WET VAC. THEN you will have to "wash" it with water alone and keep on soaking it up with the vac.

7. You may use a mop also, making sure you rinse it off every so often so that you don't put the stain all over the floor again.

8.This is what it will look like after is is nicely cleaned and dried.
(not as beautiful as when you're finished putting the epoxy clear coat)

9. Start at one end and remember that you will have to walk yourself out of there! :) (when you buy the epoxy clear coat, it will tell you to mix 2 parts and wait 30 min. before applying--make sure you do so! Don't forget to add the skid resistant packet.)
Start rolling on and make sure you don't leave definite lines of demarcation.

10. This is a view of 3 different parts of the floor...The darker one is where the clear coat is drying, the white part is when we just applied the coat and the lighter yellow looking one is the floor before its been coated.

11. Don't forget to do the edges with a brush first.

12. We are just about done! Wait about 24 hrs to walk on and at least 48hrs to move items onto the floor. We went ahead and just waited the 48 hrs for any movement on them.

13. ONCE YOU DO IT, it will definitely seem more than 13 steps or pointers--IT IS!
AND IT IS ALOT HARDER THAN WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!! VERY TIRING BUT SO WORTH IT! ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU CAN SAY YOU DID IT YOURSELF AND DIDN'T PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO DO IT!

THIS LAST PHOTO IS THE ONE OF MY SALON WHEN WE HAD OUR CHURCH CEREMONY.
EVERYBODY LOVES THE LOOK AND FEEL OF THE FLOOR!

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ZEBRA STRIPES...
YOU JUST CAN'T SEEM TO GET ENOUGH OF THEM...OR CAN YOU?

I MADE THIS SET FOR MY LITTLE ONE AND JUST PAIRED IT WITH A WHITE TEE

IT'S MADE FROM A PAIR OF JEANS THAT NO LONGER FIT AND SOME LEFTOVER MATERIAL FROM HER ZEBRA DRESS.

THE SANDALS ARE FROM THE DOLLAR STORE AND I ADDED SOME BOWS AS WELL AS THE HEADBAND. IT IS NOT TOO HARD, THE SEQUINS IS WHAT TOOK ME THE LONGEST. I TRIED TO SKIP A COUPLE IN BETWEEN THE SEWING BUT IT DID NOT LOOK GOOD.
HAPPY SEWING!

GIVEAWAY Winner from Along for the Ride!

Leslie is the lucky winner for the Giveaway. Hope to get her email soon that I can send her the items and she can say what she'll be making!!