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Maybe you need a Gia Makeover!
When it comes to hair styles, there are so many different
options today to make changes. You can change your color, add
highlights, add bangs, add layering and even add length or
thickness with hair extensions. Makeovers are becoming more and
more popular as television shows such as ABC’s Extreme Makeover
outline how a makeover is done and drastic changes that can be
done. Hair stylist, Gia Wood of Salon D in Dallas, Texas
specializes in makeovers and hair extensions and is considered
Dallas’ makeover specialist. She has hundreds of clients locally
and many clients that fly or drive in to Dallas for her
services. One of her clients flies all the way from Spain just
to get her hair done. Gia says, “I find that clients who are
willing to drive or fly that far just to get their hair done are
the biggest compliment and the proof of my success. ”
So what is this makeover fuss all about? Gia explains that most
of her clients have either been the victim of an inexperienced
stylist or have simply not thought enough about the change in
hairstyle they wanted and they are now stuck with something they
hate. Gia adds, “Most of my makeovers include color correction,
which can be highlights, color, gloss or all of the above.
Makeovers also include a haircut and style, along with makeup
application. The total process can take around 4 hours to
complete. ”
Gia says, “When dealing with color correction, the first thing
every client asks me is ‘. . . how damaged will my hair be after a
color correction?’” Believe it or not, color correction is not
as damaging as it used to be. The old way of stripping hair
color out with bleach is history. Modern day products allow hair
stylists to remove ‘artificial pigment’ only, meaning that it
will not open, damage, or split the cuticle of the hair in any
way. This allows hairdressers to remove the most intense colors
from hair, and allow it to be re-colored in the same appointment
time. ”
Gia will also offer suggestions for change in color and style to
fix any problems a client reports with their hair. “For example,
if a client has a brassy blonde color, I will suggest a bleach
highlight or an ash toner to offset the brass color. ” She
explains.
Getting a successful makeover depends on the experience of the
stylist. Gia further explains, “My previous clients and even new
clients trust my experience level and let me do what ever I feel
like with their hair. Most of the time when I’m doing a
makeover, I am usually correcting another stylist’s color or
haircut. I usually ask my clients what or who they would like to
look like and to give a firm example of what they like and don’t
like. And, even if a client loves the way her hair looks, they
may be looking for a change to further improve their hair style. ”
Photos of styles the client likes are very helpful to hair
stylists. Gia adds, “Clients and stylists have different
vocabularies. For example, Bangs. There are a thousand ways to
wear bangs. ” Gia recommends bringing at least three photos of
the hair style you want so your stylist does not get confused.
Gia also keeps a computer at her work station to look up hair
styles online (such as a past hair style of a celebrity) if a
client does not have photos or cannot remember certain styles
they like. The computer eliminates the need for bulky portfolio
books.
“Once the client and I have decided on a style and color,” Gia
explains, “We discuss what it will take to get the clients hair
to that hair style. ” Most of the time the exact cut and color
are achieved in one day. But Gia mentions that some clients that
are growing their hair out may take several months and
appointments to reach their overall goal. Human hair extensions
(human hair extensions are attached directly to the natural
hair) are also an option for clients that don’t want to wait for
their hair to grow out.
Gia’s makeover experience is well-documented on her website:
http://www. hairbygia. com Many before and after photo examples of
makeovers, including hair extensions can be seen for your
reference. Gia is quickly becoming the talk of the town with
recent appearances on the television show “Austin Nights”
(Segment can be viewed on her website) for her hair extensions
services. She was also interviewed for the Number One best
selling E-book by Hair Resources, 2005’s Most Popular Hair
Extensions and participated as a Judge in their Nationwide
Bridal Hair Style Contest.
In short, if you are sick and tired of your hair style and need
a makeover, a trip to visit Gia Wood at Salon D in Dallas, Texas
may well be worth your time, money. . . and happiness!

Much has been said over the years about leadership styles. Yet research into the best and most practical overview leads to the easiest conclusion (there will always be variables on these, as well as mixes of them), are that there are four distinct leadership styles. With one to avoid as well!
1. The Autocrat
This leadership style is one that is typically less prevalent now than it was in the 70’s and 80’s. This leader thrives on leading from the front making all the decisions and typically dragging the rest of his people along with him.
He is energised by his own ego and is driven internally to make decisions and those which are right and those which are his. There is little potential to influence here and he is single-tracked in his determination for doing things his way.
Often full of self-importance, he has little confidence in his subordinates and distrusts them. He makes most of the decisions and passes them down the line. He makes threats where necessary to ensure that his orders are obeyed.
The autocratic leadership style is sometimes described as strong leadership, desired by their followers. This is where individuals seek ‘leadership’, but often mistake this for being told what to do, which is much more comforting in certain situations and organisations. Sadly, in many organisations, individuals have no other experience than this way of being led.
Whilst it is less favourable a style nowadays, than in the past, it rather seems to have become unstylish to overtly behave this way. To be seen to be an autocrat is not the thing. This may well have driven the Autocrat into hiding. Often ego-driven autocrats will be found lurking just below the surface of the other three key styles, paying homage to current trends, but still calling the shots!
2. Involving Autocrat
In this leadership style, true autocrats have realised that they can’t do it all, so they seek and get help. The ideas may still be theirs, but they try to sell the ideas to others in as convincing a way as possible.
By spending time being approachable, actually talking and, even better, listening to their people, they develop a much more inclusive way than the pure Autocrat. Often very charismatic, they build effective teams, who are pulled along in the wake of their personal character.
And they still get their own way! Lurking Autocrats often hide here! Yet it works, because people get far more engaged. This leadership style needs a lot less energy to drag people along, than have them alongside you, up to a point.
They often see themselves as a sort of benevolent father figure who makes all the important decisions and then persuades his people to go along with them. He may even let minor decisions be made by some subordinates using his own rules. Incentives as well as reprimands may be used to keep people onside and delivering.
3. The Partial Democrat
In this leadership style, their people get a look in, with involvement in major decisions, even strategic planning, being the benchmark.
Partially Democratic leaders really do believe that their people can contribute and they take their issues to them for some input. Believing that there is value in taking in some contributions as useful, is a major breakthrough of leaders to behave this way.
Although they seriously retain their overall leadership position, they are seen to be involving, although not so far as to let others get on with it fully freed.
The partial democrat has believes in the capabilities of most of his people and involves his employees widely. Before making decisions he will seek their views, but he will still have the final say.
4. The Total Democrat
Fully bought into the value that the involvement of others, brings the very best solutions, the Total Democrat enables solutions to come bottom up (as distinct from The Autocrat, who is very ‘top down’). Indeed this style of leader is quite hands-off, letting the wisdom of his people deliver solutions.
Great at delegating, this style of leader can also significantly develop individuals, if they are given ongoing support and focus for the challenging work asked of them. Often this style of leader has the vision to realise what people need and ensure they get it, generating successful and sustainable organisations.
The Total Democrat has complete confidence and trust in his employees. When issues arise and decisions must be made, relevant and varied participants are involved to discuss the situation and a majority view is taken as the final decision.
And finally. . . recognise this?
The Abrogator
This leadership style is way the wrong extreme. Here, there is no guidance regarding quality, standards, direction or strategy from above, and everyone beneath the leader is frustrated, even though they are allowed to do their own thing. Decisions are just left to happen and responsibility is abrogated.
Total Democrat to the extreme, but without any leadership qualities, all his people feel unable to cope and in the end, underperformance precedes implosion of team and individuals are left floundering.
This is a disastrous style, which is more common than you might think. Often, when this happens, a ’sub-leader’ takes over and delivers enough to keep things afloat.

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