Rock Mama NYC is a New York City based lifestyle blog that aims to encourage, inspire, and lift people up through fashion, beauty, hair and lifestyle.
Ombre hair color has been popular for a while now. Ombre hair color is generally darker at the roots through the mid-shaft and then gradually lighter from the mid-shaft to the ends. My current hair color is also ombre. But, I feel like a change! Today, I would like to share the process from blonde ombre hair to purple ombre hair done at home...
Read MoreThis winter has been relatively mild in NYC. I can't wait for Spring and Spring fashion. Today, we both are wearing Denim on Denim. Today's styling points are the denim jackets. My jacket is an 80's vintage jacket. My son has a cape on the back of his jacket. The cape was cut from his old T-shirt from when he was a baby...
Read MoreI have been a hairstylist for over 15 years. Giving a haircut to a child is not easy for me even to this day. Since I became a mother, I cut my son's hair often at home. In the process, I discovered easy hair cutting tools for a child haircut. Today, I would like to introduce to you some convenient hair cutting tools for a child's haircut at home...
Read MoreMy previous two blog posts were about How to pick the right basic brush and how to pick the brush to get smooth hair. Today, I would like to introduce how to pick the right round brush. A round brush is used to create curls, textures and volume. The second photo with three brushes are boar bristle round brushes...
Read MoreMy last blog was about how to pick the right basic hair brush. Today, I would like to introduce a good hair brush to make your hair straight, smooth and shine. The best brush is Mason Person. This brush is designed to be gentle to the hair and scalp. Brushing with a Mason Pearson hair brush is the best way to distribute the natural oils while exfoliating the scalp and stimulating circulation of the hair follicles...
Read MoreThere are many kinds of hair brushes. It is difficult to know which one to get so I will give you some tips on how to pick the right hair brush. As a hairstylist, during a consultation with my clients, I always ask how they style their hair, and what kind of tools they use. Some clients have a lot of hair brushes. Most clients have 1 or 2, and some clients don't have any hair brushes. Today, I would like to introduce 2 kinds of basic hair brushes I like...
Read MoreWe love Dr martens shoes. I started to wear them since I was in high school. I was a punk influenced kid back then and Dr Martens shoes was part of that identity. The great thing about Dr Martens is that they have shoes for everyone. They have shoes for men, women, kids, and even for infants...
Read MoreThe Lunar New Year starts February 8th. This year is the year of the Monkey. One of my favorite chocolate shops, L.A.Burdick, just started to sell Lunar New Year chocolates last weekend. What I love about their chocolate is that they make small portions of chocolate with out using preservatives. It is always fresh and good quality...
Read MoreThe morning after a snow storm is a beautiful moment. My husband, Masashi Ohtsu who is a photographer, took a walk the morning after the storm to take some photographs. I love the contrast between the white snow and blue sky...
Read MoreWe had our first snow storm in New York City on Saturday, January 23rd. I love to look at snow photos of New York City very much. The snow magically changes a busy and crowded Manhattan view to a quiet fantasy snow world. I didn't step out even once. Thank you to Rock Papa for these photos...
Read MoreThe National Museum Of Mathematics is not a place that sounds like a fun place to go for me. A mom I know went there and told me that her children had a really good time there and that it is a cool spot to visit. We decided to go to the museum one freezing day on a long weekend. It is really conveniently located right by Madison Square Park...
Read MoreI have a sweet tooth and I love doughnuts! I also love Japanese sweets. The doughnut and Japanese flavors marry at the Doughnut Plant! This occasion is to celebrate 11 years of the Doughnut Plant in Japan. I went to the store to buy these doughnuts immediately after they announced the Japanese flavors...
Read MoreDavid Bowie is my forever music, fashion and hair icon. He is so original. I found out this Monday morning that David Bowie passed away January 10th, Sunday evening. Monday afternoon David Bowie's latest album Blackstar arrived at my house. It is so beautiful and very original just like him...
Read MoreDo you wear more black clothing during the winter time than usual? I do! and I get bored with it by the middle of winter. To change it up a bit, I will wear a black down jacket and fun and colorful vintage clothing inside or over the down jacket to brighten things up. I like vintage clothing, and you can find fun, colorful and unique items from a vintage shop...
Read MoreThe cold winter has arrived in New York City. I'm trying to avoid getting dry skin and hair as much possible. Please read Time to change your moisturizer in my past blog if you would like to know my favorite moisturizer during the winter time. I also love Argan oil for my skin, hair and body during the winter time...
Read MoreOne of my New Years resolution is to stay fit. I used to go to the gym often, but now I don't work our regularly. I have been using this Ab Silde almost everyday at home. This is an effective workout for your abs, arms, shoulders, and waist. I started to use this about 7 years ago. It was so hard to slide more than 2 times in the beginning. Now I can do this easily 20 times...
Read MoreHappy New Year everyone! I hope you are having a good time. What is your New Years resolution? One of a my New Years resolution is to stay fit. I'm in my 40's and I can feel my metabolism is slowing down, and my body line is changing. But this is not the main reason why I want to stay fit...
Read MoreDo you have plans for any New Year's Eve Parties? Are you thinking about what to wear and what to do with your hair? I can show you how to make an easy stylish side bun. This stylish side bun is a continuation from my past blog post, How to Make an Easy Stylish Ponytail and How to Make a Stylish Bun If you haven't read those past blogs, please read How to Make an Easy Stylish Ponytail and How to Make a Stylish Bun to start this stylish side bun.
Read MoreHappy Holidays everyone! I hope you are having a great time with your family and friends. I am enjoying the mild winter in New York City. I love to eat ice cream, drink cold beer or champagne while I look at the snow from a warm and cozy room, but no snow so far!
Read MoreI found another cute vintage store called East Village Vintage Collective. When I step into this store I can feel a lot of positive energy and power. They have many colorful, fun and pop vintage things. Are you getting bored wearing all black? You should go check out East Village Vintage Collective...
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