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I first met Diana Schmidtke (pronounced Schmidt-Key) back in December at an Axe Hair Event that my sister Beth and I covered at Prive Salon in Hollywood… remember…”get girl approved hair.“  She is their official spokesperson and has been a Celebrity Men’s Hair Stylist for over 10 years.  We clicked immediately and enjoyed swapping industry war stories as well as family stories.  I just love her!!!!

Any way, I’ve been reading her book and I have to tell you I can’t put it down.  It’s an easy read…Her biography in the beginning of the book is inspirational and hides nothing.  Diana is honest and passionate in her writing.  Shortcuts takes you step by step into the world of make-up (fashion & beauty), special fx, and hair. She leaves no stone unturned.  I loved reading about her personal experiences and the people she has met throughout her very successful career.

She grew up in Chicago with no one in her family even remotely involved in the industry and did what ever she needed to become the “hair stylist” she wanted to be.  Diana’s ultimate goal is to live in Cost Rica for half the year and work the other half.  I have no doubt that she will do just this!  Below are just a few of the celebrities Diana has worked with.

Truly a must have book for anyone contemplating a professional career as a make-up/hair stylist in the industry.  A fabulous reference book to keep in your kit at all times!  Available at: www.shortcutsthebook.com as well as www.amazon.com.

Next week we will be posting a contest to win a copy of Diana’s book.  At coffee yesterday Diana and I decided what we want y’all to do to win her informative book and she will be the judge.  So, girls and boys get ready to impress…

Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy….

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