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The Day I Fought a Rooster… and Almost Started an Ice Cream War
Some days in life are just… louder than others. Yesterday was one of those days. The kind of day where you look back and think, Did that really all happen in the span of a few hours? It started at my brother’s house. I had stayed the night after doing prom hair and was loading up the car to head home. Now, my brother has chickens. And roosters. And apparently one of those roosters woke up that morning and chose violence. As I’m loading bags into the car, that rooster sneaks u
Amber Gresham
Mar 104 min read


If You Have Been Told "No" Extensions, Read this First
A couple of years ago, a woman sat in my chair with baby fine hair that was starting to thin. She had been feeling really self-conscious about it and was searching for extensions just to add some volume. Three months before meeting me, another stylist had told her she didn’t have enough hair for extensions. Imagine hearing that when you already feel vulnerable about your hair. When she came in for her consultation with me, she was hopeful but also a little guarded. And honest
Amber Gresham
Mar 34 min read


I Really Just Enjoy Hot Coffee
A couple Sundays ago at church, the question was simple: What’s something you really enjoy?” Not something impressive. Not something deep and spiritual. Just something you enjoy. And without overthinking it, I said, “Hot coffee.” I really do. I just enjoy hot coffee. Hot coffee: rare, scared, and worth protecting. This morning I woke up at 5:30. I went to the bathroom, brushed my teeth, and headed straight to the kitchen. I made my coffee. I turned on the oven so I could star
Amber Gresham
Feb 242 min read


She Dropped Her Shoulders
She walked in, set her purse down, and let out the kind of sigh that tells you the day won. “Long day at the office?” I asked. She nodded. “Just a really long day.” So, I handed her February. A glass of Prosecco with cotton candy floating on top. Because if we’re going to survive winter (well winter in Texas), we might as well do it with a little drama. She said she’d never had one. Then she drank the whole thing. The cotton candy melted into soft blush bubbles. The kind that
Amber Gresham
Feb 181 min read


How to Curl Your Hair So It Lasts
If your curls fall by lunch, it’s not your iron. It’s your prep. Step 1: Prep Light mist of ShineLock . Brush through. Small clean sections. Step 2: Curl Curl away from face. Leave ends out. Let cool completely. Step 3: Lock It In Light mist of ShineLock again. Do not touch until fully set. That’s it. How to curl your hair to last all day .
Amber Gresham
Feb 141 min read


A Blowout Look… Without the Blowout
(Yes, even if you don’t have extensions) I wanted to share a little at-home trick I use that gives major blowout vibes —especially for my women who don’t have extensions and want volume without fighting their arms and a round brush. Here’s exactly what I did: I started on damp hair with BioBond Leave- In to strengthen and protect, then layered in Vitamin Silk Leave-In Conditioner for hydration, softness, and slip. This combo creates the foundation for healthy, manageable ha
Amber Gresham
Jan 274 min read


Love Notes, Coffee Breaks & Little Things That Make Life Better
February always sneaks up on us with pink hearts, chocolate everywhere, and the gentle reminder to slow down—just a little. So today, consider this your official permission slip to: take a coffee break ☕ step outside for a walk 🌿 eat the good cheese 🧀 appreciate penguins (because… joy) 🐧 and maybe schedule something just for you 💗 Because honestly? You deserve it. ☕ Take a Coffee Break (You’ve Earned It) There’s something sacred about a quiet coffee moment—whether it’s f
Amber Gresham
Jan 212 min read


Pull Up a Chair
January 13 happens to be an unofficial holiday called Make Your Dreams Come True Day . At first glance, that sounds big. Bold. Loud. Like something that requires vision boards, fireworks, or a dramatic overnight transformation. But if I’m honest, that’s not really how dreams tend to come true—at least not the meaningful ones. Most of the good things in life happen quietly. Slowly. In moments that don’t look impressive from the outside. They happen when someone finally books t
Amber Gresham
Jan 132 min read
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