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I am a hairdresser working in Colorado Springs. With both my mother and my father being hairdressers, passion for this industry flows through my veins. I am Toni & Guy educated and have extensive experience in hair cutting, coloring, and up-styles. I also spent time as an educator for Sexy Hair Concepts. With 14 years of experience I have enjoyed learning many tricks of the trade, so to speak. I desire to help others who may or may not have professional education learn those tricks. I have the ability to take my professional knowledge and help apply it to everyday use. I look forward to sharing my knowledge.

April 26, 2010

Planning a wedding?

It's that time! Wedding season, and I love it! There is nothing more fulfilling then helping a bride feel and look beautiful on her special day. It's a celebration and a very happy time. Up Styles being my specialty you can imagine why I love this time of year.

Email me today at tleahairdesign@yahoo.com to find out how you can look and feel beautiful in the salon or on location for your special day.




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March 31, 2010

Sunshine in you Hair

Spring is upon us and that calls for some celebration! Skin gets darker and hair gets lighter. This year’s spring trends are more natural sandy blondes with a bit of dimension. Highlights, but not too light.


Not only does the sun fill your body with Vitamin D to enhance your mood it also gives you a glow to your skin that clouds tend to hide. If your mood and your skin are going to be enhanced by the sun, why not your hair? The sun will lighten your hair a bit, but to get a change to be noticed you will need a little help.

That is where I come in! Do you want your hair to match the rest of you? Come see me for some golden or blonde highlights. Whether you want it to look sun kissed or funky, I’ve got your formula!

During the month of April receive a free deep condition with your service. Call and make your appointment today! 719.266.9295 and make sure you ask for TonyaLea

March 24, 2010

How is your day?

We all have bad days, and sometimes we need a perspective change.  Here is a great story of just that...enjoy!

One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean he was really friendly.So I asked, 'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!' This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck.'He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run ! around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. Don't take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets. The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so..... 'Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't. Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it!

March 16, 2010

Big sexy hair even after lunch

Imagine you half way through the day. Limp, lifeless, and flat, and I am not talking about your mood! I am talking about your hair. How often does this happen to you? I bet it is worse in the summer as the heat produces all that fun extra moisture.

We love moisture on our skin and hair, but it's the moisture devoid of salt, if you know what I mean. Unfortunately, we can't control that! This creates a problem; your hair falls asleep halfway throught the day. Does this ever happen to you? If not, you are lucky!

Frustrating? Yes! Aggrevating? Yes! Solution? Yes! Put a little POW back in your day, well, at least in your hair. It's big, it's red, it's sexy! Big Sexy Hair's POWder Play is here to save the day. I mean it's packaged sort of like a super hero, and it actually works.

Just shake the powder on your scalp and work it in with your fingers. It will feel a little wet, but don't worry, it won't bring out your curl. It is not actually wet, it just feels that way. The wet feeling returns to a dry feeling and POOF! Volume! It's like magic!

Say good bye to limp, lifeless, lunch hair for good!

March 1, 2010

New Referral Program

It's March and I can't believe it is already here!  I am looking forward to the warm weather, the fun new styles, and the freshness of a nice cool breeze that acutally cools you off instead of freezes you to the bone. 

I am implementing a new referral program indefinitely.

Refer 3 people and receive a free haircut.

Refer 5 people and receive a free color/highlight

Anyone you refer will receive:
20% off their first time
15% off their second time
10% off their third time

It's a win win for both you, your referral, and me!  I love it when we all get to win.

Call the salon and make your appointment today.
266.9295

February 23, 2010

The Gazette's Best of

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

It's that time again, and I'd love your vote!

I am striving for the title of Best Hairstylist in Colorado Springs. The Gazette is doing its yearly voting now. If you would like to vote for me, which I would GREATLY appreciate, please follow the steps below.


Click this link www.gazette.com/bestof (or click on the title of this post)
Click on the "vote now" picture
Click on the "city life" tab
Click the "start voting" button at the bottom of the page
Input your information and scroll down to the bottom
The Hairstylist selection is 4th from the bottom
Please put TonyaLea in for my name and Hairstylist at Mateo's Salon and Day Spa in the notes field.


Recieve 10% off your next visit for voting!

Thank you for your time and I look forward to your next visit.

February 18, 2010

All Things Beautiful

I am always in search for a new venture to enhance my expertise in the hair industry so I can always give you the best.  I am the new Colorado Springs Beaty Examiner on Examiner.com.  Ther will be a plethora of how-to tips and advice for all of your beauty needs.  I have written three articles so far on blow drying tips, makeup application, and skin care.  Click the title of this blog and check it out.  I'd love to hear what you think.