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A Revolution In Hair Smoothing

2011-10-07T10:28:00.000-07:00

We have all heard by now the fanatical craze followed by the woes of the hair smoothing movement. The benefits, I have witnessed first hand, are unrivaled for those who deal daily with unwanted frizz. But the drawbacks are far more detrimental. Certain brands of hair smoothing treatments are back in the news for their toxicity. After a coworker blacked out in the salon while performing a keratin smoothing treatment and was taken to the hospital last week I have decided "no more"!

So what now? Are we all resigned to having to live with out-of-control hair? Is the only other option for taming unwanted curl a harsh relaxer? Not so fast!! ThermaFuse has your answer! Take the hair-healthy approach to controlling unwanted frizz, curl, volume, or wave in your hair without the threat of permanently damaging hair or your lungs. Amino Fusion Smoothing Treatment is 100% vegan, 100% keratin-free, 100% paraben-free, and 100% formaldehyde-free. Translation: no carcinogens are being released into the air before, during or after the service. And because ThermaFuse incorporates its patented Heatsmart Complex it is not only making your hair smooth, shiny and healthy looking, it is actually improving the quality of your hair from the inside out!

Here's how it works:

Amino acids penetrate the hair fiber and bond to the hair structure where it breaks the disulfide bonds (what creates/ holds the structure of your hair, ie. curly, wavy, or straight). The low pH combined with the heat of the flat iron reharden the same bonds in its new smoother structure. When you leave the salon your service is complete. There is no gummy product left for you to contend with for several days, and no follow-up visits. Your new, smooth, shiny hair lasts 12 weeks. Because the treatment slowly fades from your hair over time you will not experience any awkward grow-out period.

Mention this coupon when booking or at your appointment to redeem!

Ready For Change

2011-10-06T10:10:00.000-07:00

Kelsey came to me with change in mind and generosity in her heart. She had a lot of hair that was getting in the way and she knew it could serve a better purpose elsewhere.

Kelsey is much happier now and I'm sure Locks of Love is rejoicing over her thick tresses.

Levi, where are you?

2011-09-27T09:52:00.000-07:00

Where is Levi Myers doing hair these days? Don't worry, I haven't gone far!

House of Design

203 Argonne Ave Suite E

Long Beach, CA 90803

562.453.9287

It's a charming little shop in Belmont Shore, only a few blocks from where I was at Molly Moon. House of Design is located on a block where it is one of five hair salons so don't be confused. We are upstairs behind the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf located on 2nd St.

Wherever I land, I am still the same Levi and will always provide a wonderful service to my clients. I can't wait to see you!

Fun With Texture!

2011-05-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to fly to North Carolina recently to do some training with ThermaFuse (more on that to come very soon) as one of their brand educators. Amongst the things I was taught were a few VERY textured haircuts involving a ton of shattered layers. Once back home in good ol Long Beach I went ahead and put my own spin on it working in a combination of contrasting textures... smooth, blunt (yet asymmetrical) bangs juxtaposed with the wispy, whimsical texture throughout the sides and back.

Here's my model:

She looks good with some curl too!

I've played around with some similar looks here and here.

hair stylist in Long Beach

2011-05-03T17:24:00.001-07:00

hello, i'm levi myers, and i'm a hair stylist in long beach.

you can find me on twitter as wlevimyers.

some people might spell my name as levi meyers.

or levi meyer.

or levy myers.

or levy meyers.

or levi maiers.

or levy maiers.

or levi maier.

or levy maier.

but it's still me:

levi myers. hair stylist. long beach.

aka w. levi myers. hair stylist. long beach.

Blunt Bob

2011-04-25T09:00:00.000-07:00

Meet Julie:

I always enjoy cutting her hair SO MUCH for 2 reasons:

1. Our great conversation. She's super intelligent and has all kinds of info to relay about local Long Beach history, music, and art.

2. Her blunt bob haircut is a bit of a departure from all the texture I'm usually putting in haircuts.

I think it suits her quite nicely! :)

Friends of Spice Cake

2011-04-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

I told you Spice Cake was going to be starting something didn't I?

Well here they are:

Little Pants

Freckle

...and Martha

Here's the story.

I was drawing an elephant one day while I should have been addressing wedding invitations, Jasmine was flipping through a cooking magazine. I THOUGHT she said, "We should call her Spice Cake" when in actuality she had never even looked up... she had said, "We should TRY THIS spice cake" (pointing out a recipe in her magazine). Minutes later I flipped the page around to reveal the bold pink letters tattooed across her side.

Since then, Spice Cake's friends have evolved through a combined effort of Jasmine and I bouncing ideas off of one another. There are several more in the works and, as all have sold already, we have plans to make and sell prints!

I do long hair too...

2011-04-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

It struck me recently that I don't really have pictures of any long hair styles so allow me to introduce you to Liliya. We have all sorts of fun things planned for her hair in the coming months! For now we toned down a more vibrant red to get her ready for her sister's wedding.

Thanks for your cooperation, Liliya! :)

Sketchy.

2011-04-21T09:00:00.000-07:00

Purple Hair

2011-04-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

Jasmine's got it real hard... she wants a change to spice things up, she gets it! :)

Lavender apparently doesn't photograph well with iphones :/

Sketchy.

2011-04-20T09:00:00.000-07:00

I'm just gonna go ahead and throw a new drawing up here from time to time.

Here you go:

You're welcome.

Raquel, Rakell, Rock Hell!

2011-04-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

Recently I had the privilege of meeting Raquel.

Raquel was ready for a change.

Raquel needed a new look to match her new physique. Say goodbye to old Raquel!

all banded up and ready to donate to Locks of Love

wine really helps to soothe the nerves!

And now may I present to you.... RAKELL!!

Ready to Rock Hell all month long.. Happy Birthday, Rakell!!

New Art

2011-04-19T12:29:00.001-07:00

As you may have seen I've had the opportunity to hang up my art a couple of times lately. I'm always the one that NEEDS to show a solid, cohesive collection, but all this has done is limit me and no one ever sees anything new. This time around Jasmine forced to me to hang EVERYTHING!!!

everything under the sun, by W. Levi Myers at the Huntington Beach Art walk

Since I decided to wise up and listen to my wife, I not only learned and gathered a bit of confidence, but I actually sold a few things!

Jasmine calls him Basil

"Spice Cake".. long story. She may just be leading a revolution soon!

More from this husband and wife duo later!

When Style Meets Personality

2011-04-19T10:34:00.000-07:00

My favorite thing is when I am able to give someone a look that really suits their lifestyle and personality, but maybe challenges their comfort zone a little.

When Tianna first came to me it was on a referral from her roommate. She came for a simple bang trim. What she didn't anticipate was a complete makeover! A couple/few bold moves later, I really think Tianna's spunky personality is matched by her fun new style!

disconnected bob with shattered layers

Style Meets Personality: the original

Go Short Gradually

2011-04-18T12:25:00.000-07:00

Kelly is always bringing me her fun ideas then kindly lets me run with them. Ever since we decided that growing her hair out wasn't the best idea we've been having so much fun playing with new styles as we get a little shorter each time. Remember her last style?

Here is Kelly's most recent look:

A little shorter with some asymmetry...

A Preview

2011-03-25T01:41:00.000-07:00

Here is a preview of some new drawings I will be showing this weekend.

I will be hanging up some new drawings and perhaps some paintings you have seen before at Atlantic Studio in Long Beach on Saturday night. The open house is in conjunction with the 4th St. Sidewalk Sale and Artwalk. Here's the info, I'll try to post the flyer later.

Place: Altantic Studio

2310 E. 4th Street

Long Beach, CA 90814

562-438-8934

Time: between 12-8pm (I'll be working til 5 and hanging out afterward)

I'd love it if you'd stop by and say hi!

a couple more friends

2011-03-09T13:54:00.000-08:00

just playing around

2011-03-09T09:43:00.000-08:00

I like these little guys. I'm not sure what I'm gonna do with 'em yet. But I like 'em. :)

Today's Offering

2011-03-02T10:55:00.000-08:00

Playing around with color and shapes.
Kelly wanted something new. Instead of her usual bold color placements we decided to tone things down a bit this time and aim for something a little more natural...
For the cut I wanted to contrast textures: a bold blunt cut in the back with some softness and chunk texture around her face.

2011-02-16T14:01:00.001-08:00

HEY EVERYBODY!
Come enjoy the Huntington Beach Art Walk tonight from 6-9pm. I'll be showing at Tripletwo in a show called "Mix it Up" with Pinky Taylor, Mike Morgan, and Danielle Regalado.

Here's the address:
222 5th Street
Huntington Beach, CA
92648

Hope to see you there!

Kofie One

2011-01-17T09:52:00.000-08:00

I love looking at this guy's art.

Watching him create it live is a whole other thing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahwOmf1Fjf4

Birthday Month

2010-11-01T18:21:00.000-07:00

PART 30!!!

Apartment Therapy

2010-10-20T21:40:00.000-07:00

This morning I found out that one of my paintings was featured on Apartment Therapy.

Jasmine featured the painting in question on her blog a while back. A reader saw it, met us at a coffee shop, and bought it!

It turns out, her apartment is amazing - amazing enough to earn a spot on Apartment Therapy's website. You can see the apartment tour here. Just click on "Enter House Tour" to get to the gallery of photos. You can see my painting in photos number one and five.

It's called White with Red No. 2. My name is spelled W. Levi Meyers on the site, but I promise I painted it. ;)

I think this painting found the perfect home.

Levi's Got a New Project!

2010-10-18T14:54:00.000-07:00

Jasmine spotted this beautiful dresser for free in someone's yard here in Long Beach. We snatched it up ASAP! By the looks of things it appears to be from the early 1900's and other than some minor cosmetic damage it's in really good shape.

Ugh!

2010-10-13T11:31:00.000-07:00

It just gets muddier and muddier every time I touch it. :/

Street Art

2010-09-26T11:30:00.001-07:00

art and inspiration are everywhere

Makeovers and New Projects

2010-08-31T10:24:00.000-07:00

Things have been hectic since Jasmine's and my engagement back in May. We're making progress, though, and all this forward movement seems to have lit a flame under me to get creative again. It has felt like quite a dry spell in the studio for some time now, but I've been inspired by these jute coffee bags that Jasmine brought home for me from a coffee shop that she and her sister frequent.

(Loving painting on these coffee bags. They have character all their own)

Some of my new work has inspired me to go back and revisit some older pieces that I deemed "complete" months or even years ago.

(I covered the above Yellow, Gold and Red and...)

(...I am not sure where it will end up)

(another older canvas I am using to explore new possibilities)

In turn, these older made-over pieces are inspiring more brand new works.

(throwing caution to the wind and trying things I never have. Not sure how I feel about it)

It sounds so self-indulgent, but I really feel like I am on the track to discovering my artistic voice. I am impatient, however, and want it all to happen NOW! But alas, it is the path to the destination rather than the destination itself that I should be more in tune to.

PS. This is pretty ground-breaking stuff here. I have never liked showing unfinished work...

Big News!!

2010-06-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

For those who don't already know, on May 17 I asked my girlfriend, Jasmine to be my wife.

And now for the big news...

SHE SAID YES!!

Little did I know the wedding planning would begin at dinner with her family that very night! Now, as some time has passed, I'm settling in to the idea of planning a wedding and kinda having fun with it. It definitely is accompanied by its share of stresses, but we love each other and are determined to have fun and make sure this wedding reflects US!

A little art show

2009-12-06T08:50:00.000-08:00

I'm hanging a few of my pieces up at the salon today for an open house. Come by and say hi!

Atlantic Studio

2310 E. 4th St.

Long Beach, CA 90814

there will be hors d'oeuvres, discounted clothing, jewelry and hair care. We'll be open 10-5. hope you can make it!

Ivy

2009-11-17T12:20:00.000-08:00

Awhile back Ivy let me cut her hair short and add some highlights to spice things up a bit. One of the most enjoyable things about being a hairstylist is recreating someone's look.

It was a group effort. :)

Ivy looks sooo great with her new shorter hair, don't you think?!

Sample new music

2009-11-13T10:23:00.000-08:00

Whether you like the books and movies is irrelevant. The music from the new Twilight movie is pretty good! KCRW (Santa Monica College's public radio station) lets you listen to the album in its entirety. This soundtrack features Thom Yorke, Bon Iver, Muse, Grizzly Bear and many more. Have a listen. Enjoy!

Listen to the Complete Album, On-Demand, on KCRW.com

While you're there check out Karen O's Where the Wild Things Are masterpiece

Listen to the Complete Album, On-Demand, on KCRW.com

Kelly

2009-11-13T09:22:00.000-08:00

Kelly is one of my favorites. Whenever she comes to see me she's ready with ideas. She explains her vision then lets me run with it. The the result speaks for itself. I'm always excited to see her name on the books!

Hannah

2009-11-12T11:53:00.000-08:00

Hannah likes her long hair but wants something a little edgier. We gave her choppy jaw-length layers on the left side angling around to the right.

The result is something functional yet funky. Now I've just gotta talk her into color! :)

Art in Progress

2009-11-11T12:31:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple of pieces I'm currently working on. I don't really like showing things before I have deemed them complete, however, so you get partial and blurry images only. :)

They're not done yet, but I hope that by posting pictures of them now it will keep me on task.

Michelle

2009-11-11T12:30:00.000-08:00

I had done Michelle's hair once before when she was timid about losing any length. When I ended up next to her in yoga class last week I asked her if she was up for a little something new. Here's what we did.

Michelle has the most beautiful wave in her hair. I wanted to give her something easy, but edgy. She's an on-the-go artist who doesn't always have the time it takes to blow dry and flat iron. With the dimensional warm and cool tones playing off her natural texture she is now able to wash and go letting her textured, asymmetrical cut speak for itself. I love how this turned out!

Jocelyn

2009-11-11T12:29:00.000-08:00

This is Jocelyn. I talked her into letting me color her hair despite her involvement in an upcoming short film and musical.

Thanks for being a good sport, Jocelyn. Hopefully your directors like the final result!

He Paints Too...

2009-11-11T12:27:00.000-08:00

This is the most recent piece I have completed. It was a birthday gift for Jasmine. As each of her two previous favorites have sold, she requested a painting that would be hers to keep. So here it is. I'm pretty happy with it!

One of these days I'll get around to building that frame for it...

My Original (not to mention best) Model

2009-11-11T12:25:00.000-08:00

Everyone asks, " do you do your girlfriend's hair?" The answer is an emphatic YES!

It's easy work starting with such a beautiful canvas.

I Love These Kids

2009-11-11T12:15:00.000-08:00

I don't normally enjoy doing kids' hair. They wiggle, squirm, and complain. This little guy, however, sat still for 4 hours quietly drying his eyes of the unavoidable tears due to the pain caused by twisting and ratting en route to these fierce dread locks.

He was 8 years old at the time. Though the dreads are a thing of the past now, he and his brother still bring me pictures of their favorite personalities for haircut ideas. These guys make my job fun!

Luisa

2009-11-11T12:13:00.000-08:00

I'm working on getting some portfolio pictures together. This is a fun cut and color I did on my friend Luisa. I love the raspberry tones coming through from the inside of the shape. (photo by Ivy Hunter)

If you are interested in helping me out by lending your time (and getting a free cut and color) let me know. This offer is subject, of course, to my needs regarding hair type and texture.

Hair Gallery

1980-11-22T08:00:00.001-08:00

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Art Gallery

1980-11-22T08:00:00.000-08:00

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Huntington Beach Art Walk- Feb 2011

Spice Cake

Little Pants

Freckle

Martha

Jasi's Painting

White with Red No. 2, as seen on Apartment Therapy

(cited as W. Levi Meyers instead of Myers)

Brown and Violet

Green, Yellow, Brown and Red

Brown, Blue and Gold

White, Red and Orange

White and Blue

Red, Brown, Black and White

Sunflowers

War Torn

Inside of Me

RR Crossing

Safety in Solitude

Cleeshay Religious Gathering