Pink's Monthly Makeover

Meet Shruti:

Shruti Patel is a charming young lady with a lot on her plate. Three-and-a-half years ago she moved to the United States from India with her parents. Since the big move, she has made several smaller moves within the States to New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey and North Carolina, before finally settling (for now) in South Carolina. In addition, she got married two years ago, and in November her husband bought a business in Charleston, SC. She now spends her weeks working in Hilton Head and her weekends commuting to Charleston to assist her husband with the business. With all of this running around, Shruti doesn't always have the time to fix herself up or experiment with new looks. That's where we came in.

A New Look:

We met up with Shruti at Sassy Shears Salon in Pineland Station on Hilton Head, where stylist Dawn Butler worked her magic on Shruti's hair. Because Shruti has only colored her hair once in her life, several years ago, Dawn decided it would be best to start slow by adding a few subtle highlights in a modern spiced-rum shade. She then added a rich mahogany glaze to both enhance the color and add conditioner and protein to the hair. After only 20 minutes, Shruti's hair was noticeably smoother and significantly shinier!
Next, it was time for the cut. Although Shruti has been growing her hair out, it was clear that it needed shaping and a professional touch. Dawn cut four inches off the length, creating dimension and style by cutting in long layers and adding side-swept bangs. She finished by using a curling iron to add long, beautiful curls, creating a pretty, soft look. "I've never seen curls in my hair, I've always just straightened it. I love it!" Shruti beamed.
Products used included: Illusionist Color in Spiced-Rum by Scruples, Schwarzkopf Glaze in Rich Mahogany, Scruples Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner, Tigi Catwalk Extra Strong Hold Mousse, Moroccan Oil and Scruples High Definition Shaping Spray

The Makeup:

After finishing up at Sassy Shears, we headed over to Island Medical Spa, where Teresa Kitchings took over with assistance in the makeup department. She used Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup, one of the pioneer and leading mineral makeup lines, and made sure to educate Shruti about the products and the application in everything she did. For her eyes, cheeks and lips, Teresa picked nice spring colors in shades of peach and coral that complimented Shruti's skin tone and brought out the highlights in her hair. Shruti learned that, to make her eyes really pop, she should pick colors that contrast the deep brown, such as creams, blues, greens and the coral color Teresa chose. With a brightened hair color and a warm face, Shruti is ready for Spring!
Makeup products used included: Water resistant and SPF foundation in Fawn, Active Light Concealor, blush in Golden Apricot, eye color from the Go Blue set in Oyster and Rosy, Mystikol Eye Coles in Amethyst, mascara in Black Ice, lip liner in Peach, lipstick in Lily, lip gloss in Cotton Candy and D20 Hydration Spray

The Finishing Touch:

Finally, we headed over to the Stock Exchange in Main Street Village where Mary Lou Haskell dressed Shruti in a stunning green dress, perfect for St. Patrick's Day and the beautiful green days of spring ahead of us. No need for good luck this month, Shruti's new look is sure to turn heads!

Simply Stated:

Special thanks to Dawn Butler and the rest of the style team at Sassy Shears. Sassy Shears is located in the Pineland Station complex, HHI. To book an appointment with Dawn, please call 843-681-4247. Thanks also to Teresa Kitchings at Island Medical Spa, located at 4 Dunmore Court, Building C, Suite 300, HHI. Island Medical Spa offers a variety of services, such as skincare, makeup, facials, massage, permanent makeup and facial plastic surgery by Dr. Kenneth Farr. For more information or to book an appointment at Island Medical Spa, please call 843-689-3322. Thanks to the Stock Exchange Consignment Boutique, located at Main Street Village, HHI. For more information on the Stock Exchange, please call 843-689-6777.
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