Hairstyles for a Bad Hair Day

Hopefully this article is being read in a preventative manner, but every lady knows eventually you will have a bad hair day. Maybe your hair is in that funky grow out stage between short and mid-length, you have too many grays, greasy hair, a naturalista with crunchy frizzy curls, or a relaxed lady with too much new growth, or a combination of several-- the point is your hair is NOT the business! Well, Gathered Lady Bree to the rescue!  

This past friday, I was in hair hell myself. My curls were wack (dry, undefined in the front, mashed flat in the back, dull, and insanely frizzy and super big). I had almost no time to get out of the house and a wash and go wasn't a viable option! Here's my favorite style saves for bad hair days!

Hair Problem: "My Hair is SHOULD NOT be seen by human eyes"

Solutions: Hair Turban, Wigs

 

Hair Problem: "My roots look horrible". "My Hair is too greasy". "I have too many grays".

Solutions: - French Braid - High Bun with decoraitve head band - Thin Scarf/Hair Tie - Deep Side Part ponytail

 

Hair Problem: "My ends are frayed and damaged." "My Hair is overprocessed and dry" "I am a transitioning natural and I have two textures". "My roots are puffy but the rest of my hair is straight"

Solutions: - French Braid/Twisted Hairline with Bun in back - Humped hair in front with french braid or bun in back  -50's pin-up bangs with bun in back

 

Have you rocked one of these fab styles or have other Bad Hair Day styles that rescue your look? Share your pics with us and if we like it, we'll share it. You can email us at thegatheredlady@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @TheGatheredLady !

How to Rock the Fishtail Braid

Happy Friday Fashionistas! I, intrepid blogger that I am, have put Tropical Storm Karen preparations on hold to being you a quick post on how to rock one of my favorite hairstyles to lust over. I say lust over, because I have NEVER worn this style - braiding is one of my kryptonite skillsets. That is to say, I don't braid very well! (I can barely re-do a box braid that fell out and I cannot cornrow to save my life!)

Ah, the fishtail braid. Le poisson braide! Zut alors! Please forgive my lapse into ecstatic French, but I was poetic over this braid, which can be worn messily or neatly, and is appropriate for everything from the office to the club and in between. This braid, which has been on trend for awhile now, is often rocked by celebs and starlets. 

Beautiful. Sophisticated. Seductive.

But how does one accomplish this? It's not like I can tell you, but I checked youtube, and found a simple video that will have you rocking fishtail braids at will. As soon as you learn you can come to my house and do my hair...

A Gathered Event: Loop Salon Launch in ATL

Happy Friday Fashionistas! Today we've got the scoop on the gathered event of the weekend for our ATLiens... it's all about Loop Salon and their grand opening on Sunday, baby, with events from 2-6 pm. Thanks to gathered lady Queen Aftan for being on the scene for the pre-party mixer for the scoop and pics of gathered fashion! This looks like the hottest place to nourish and nurture those locks (or locs), no matter what style you're rocking. 

Combining the luxury and sophistication of a full -service salon with the

eclectic edge and modernity of one of Atlanta’s hippest, health-conscious neighborhoods, the 

Loop Salon is opening their doors in the heart of Atlanta.  The Loop Salon provides its 

signature “full circle” holistic beauty experience in an intimate loft style  environment. 

Located on the charming tree-lined street of Ponce De Leon Avenue, Loop Salon bases 

their design on a circular feng shui. The unique open layout boasts high ceilings with vintage 

furnishings set against exposed surfaces and seamlessly manages to infuse eco- friendly 

practices into the overall aesthetic.

Loop Salon is a multi-textural hair salon, which caters to the hair care needs of the modern-day, 

stylish, working woman, with an emphasis on best practices for care, styling, and maintenance 

of all hair types. Loop Salon joins a neighborhood of retailers that embrace a holistic lifestyle 

approach, including Whole Foods and the all new Ponce City Market.  The salon will carry 

highly coveted brands such as Phyto and Ouidad, and employs an all encompassing style 

team able to cater to the needs of all hair types, textures and preferences. Services will include 

styling, haircuts, color, blowouts, manicures, pedicures, and grooming. To add to this salon’s 

list of features, Loop Salon is the only Quidad certified salon within the Atlanta perimeter. 

**Psst.... Mentioning The Garner Circle PR will get you 10% off your first appointment**

And if you don't know, now you know! See you there! Oh, I almost forgot...

Hours Of Operation:

Tuesday and Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Thursday and Fridays: 6:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

A Gathered Event: Star Taki Hair Lounge Opening

Gathered girls have good hair. Period. The Gathered Lady understands the power behind your coif looking well maintained and it's ability to finish off your look. That's why were so please to have our ATL affiliate Queen Aftan attend celebrity hair stylist Nataki Minix's grand opening of her salon Star Taki Hair Lounge in Atlanta. The event was chic with drinks severed by The Perfect Bartender, music by DJ E-Clazz, tasty delicacies and mingling with stylistas and celebrity guests such as Mimi Faust (Love and Hip Hop Atlanta). We spot several of this seasons hottest looks in the crowd. Check them out and get your weekly style inspiration quenched!

(R) Nataki Minix

Rocking summer shorts in sophistacted ways

Summer blazers can add sturcture and upgrade any outfit.

A true fashionista can wear separates like pants and tops and look fab.

Urban appeal is always a hot look if your rock it properly like these ladies.

Do you and your friends have hot style when you go out? Submit your cute pics to thegatheredlady@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @ TheGatheredLady and if we like them, we'll share them.

Do you have a gathered event you would love for us to attend and share the fashionable experience in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, or New Orleans? If so, send us an email to  thegatheredlady@gmail.com or invite us via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @ TheGatheredLady!