AVEDA AND NEIMAN MARCUS MAKEOVER THE GROUP
Stylin' for Mother's Day — featuring Na Leo
Photo gallery: Makeovers for Na Leo |
By Paula Rath
Advertiser Staff Writer
Just in time for their Mother's Day concert, the ladies of Na Leo decided it was time for a little touch-up. In fact, they harmonized, it might even be time for a makeover. Enter Aveda Salon and Spa in Ala Moana Center. Hairstylists and makeup artists jumped at the chance to work with the talented trio.
WHAT TO WEAR
We thought it would be fun to choose some pretty pieces to style Na Leo, on stage or off. Although the Na Leo look has usually been casual and Hawaiian, we wanted to kick it up a notch this spring. Here's how we would style them if we were given free rein.
NALANI CHOY
Age: 42
Neighborhood: 'Alewa
Mother of: Kaha'i, 19, Pono, 15, and Aulani, 11
What to change? "I'm really open."
Worst fashion faux pas? "The mullet in the '90s. Well, not quite a mullet, but it was getting there."
Hair: Dayna Umemoto
Makeup: Shannon Lazenby
Makeover tips: Umemoto gave Choy red and blonde highlights, but tucked the blonde highlights underneath. This makes the look easy to grow out.
Lazenby used darker shadows on the outside of Choy's eyes to separate the eyes and lift them, like a non-surgical eye lift.
Gotta have: Eye shadows in Jasmine (all over the lid) and Black Tulip (for contouring in the crease).
ANGELA MORALES
Age: 42
Neighborhood: Wai'anae
Mother of: Solomon, 22, Sasha, 21, Sheldeen, 20, and Kaimana, 8 — and grandmother of Kamo'i, 19 months
What to change? "I would really like to color my hair. I also want to wear it natural, but without looking dry or frayed. If I blow my hair out, it just grows on stage."
Worst fashion faux pas: "The day before graduation, my mom took me to a salon owner who cut my hair so I looked like a poodle."
Hair: Keano Kaupu
Makeup: Shannon Lazenby
Makeover tips: Adding a drop of violet blue to the hair color will tone down the ash and keep it warm. To control frizz, Kaupu used Curl Control on wet hair. To get more shine, he added Brilliant Emollient Finishing Gloss and finally Brilliant Universal Styling Cream to smooth and calm the hair.
Gotta have: Curl Control, Brilliant Finishing Gloss and Universal Styling Cream, and Blushed Honey lipstick with peppermint, basil and cinnamon to plump lips.
LEHUA HEINE
Age: 43
Neighborhood: Nu'uanu
Mother of: Malie, 8, Kalamaku, 6, and Kialoa, 2
What to change? "I'd like my hair kept semi-long, but maybe with side-swept bangs."
Worst fashion faux pas: "In seventh grade my friends gave me Farrah Fawcett bangs."
Hair: Taryn Lee
Makeup: Shannon Lazenby
Makeover tips: Lee gave Heine long layers so Heine can put it up when paddling or kickboxing, and wear it straight by using a flat iron or curly by letting it dry naturally.
Lazenby applied foundation with a brush to keep it sheer and natural, and make it easier to blend. Bonus: Add a little shimmer to the powder.
Gotta have: Aveda Immersion with moisture hair spa, an in-salon treatment, and Damage Remedy Restructuring shampoo and conditioner for dry hair.
NA LEO'S MOTHER'S DAY CONCERT
7 p.m. Sunday, May 10
Hale Koa Hotel, Luau Garden
Tickets: $35; discounts for military affiliates
Information: www.worldsound.com or 262-6300
Reach Paula Rath at paularath@aol.com.