For Maureen Leyland, an INSPIRED makeover came at the perfect time! A difficult winter brought two scary visits to the ER for her grandchildren’s allergic reactions and displacement from her condo for six months.
Maureen’s whole life has been one of caring for others; from volunteering on telephone crisis lines at the University through to 30 years as a social worker, mostly at BC Children’s and Women’s Hospitals.
Since retiring, she has volunteered for a Seniors Advocacy Group working on ‘ageing-in-place’ issues and been a docent for school programs at the Vancouver Art Gallery, whilst caring for an elderly parent. Today, she mostly treasures time caring for her two young local grandchildren (who are now being treated by an allergist).
Maureen’s hobbies include singing in a community choir aptly named Joyful Voices, doing Zumba and ballroom dancing, playing the ukulele, plus trying to learn German as a son and family now live in Munich.
Of the makeover experience, Maureen says meeting the style team and the other models was her favourite part.
“The whole experience was a delight – meeting Hana and Gina and Chris at Blue Sky! So much love and encouragement!”
The thing she’ll take with her from the INSPIRED makeover is advice she’s given countless times over the years to others.
“When faced with life’s stresses, it’s more than okay to allow others to spoil you!”
HAIR: After a great chat with Maureen about her needs and lifestyle, I learned she wanted a “lower upkeep” hairstyle. I decided on some babylights and a soft colour to blend her grey. Babylights are a great choice for anyone who doesn’t want a noticeable regrowth line. I opted for a low-ammonia colour called “Color Gels” by Redken, which slightly puffs up the cuticle to give the hair more texture and lift.
Because Maureen’s hair is fine, I decided to cut a chin-length bob with some graduated layers. The graduated layers build up the weight to create more volume towards the top of her head.
To style, I used Redken Root Lifter Volumizing Spray Foam for volume, the Redken Quick Blowout Heat Protect Spray and finished it off with Redken Triple Take 32 Extreme High-Hold Hairspray.
Maureen’s new colour complements her skin tone and the new cut accentuates her beautiful facial features.
COSMETICS: Maureen has such beautiful skin and cheekbones, so I started off with the ELF primer and CC foundation to create that flawless skin. Then I applied a taupe-coloured eye brow pencil to fill in and help shape and define her eyebrows. I added a dark brown smudge proof eyeliner to just the top lash line and applied an off-black, water-resistant mascara to her top lashes. I applied a peachy tone blush to cheek bones and added a little to the upper corner of her eyelid. Finished off with nude lip liner and a hydrating tinted lip oil in a peachy pink tone – all soft colours to coordinate with her lovely yellow blazer.
CLOTHING: Maureen wears the Celine Tunic Sunny Day with Tulip Jacket Pastel Sun – A bamboo linen blouse made with 50% bamboo, 50% linen fabric/and a jacket made from 95% modal, 5% Lycra. |
SPECIAL THANKS
Hair Stylist: Hana Akai of Akai Hair Salon, visit online https://akaihairdesign.com
Makeup Stylist: Gina Lavertu of Gina Lavertu Esthetics, part of Wild Oak Hair Collective 778-533-2486 Gina not only did the makeup application, she provided a facial and a manicure to all the models.
Fashion Stylist: Marilyn Cobban of Blue Sky Clothing Co. Victoria store manager Christine Blainey worked with all the models and assisted them with fittings and clothing selection. Blue Sky gifted the models all the clothing that was chosen for them free of charge.
Photographer: Jan van der Hooft of J. Abram Photography.
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