Crystal Perez

BTC ONE SHOT 2025 RECAP 🎉🍾 What a weekend! I am so grateful to have made top 5 in two of my categories that I specialize in. The weekend was filled with good vibes crazy talent and inspiring energy all around, so good seeing my friends and artists that keep me motivated, big love, and congrats to all the winners and nominees Thank you @marybehindthechair @kevin.givens and @thebtcteam @oneshothairawards for creating this space for us I am so thankful that you see me 💖 #oneshot #behindthechair_com #behindthechair #oneshothairawards #awardshow #btcshow #stylistsupportstylist

🚨Please Read 🚨 This weekend was such a special one for many reasons I won at @behindthechair_com for collaboration It was my first time doing a collaboration with someone and it was an amazing experience I want to thank my amazing team @bonne.vie_salon for bringing me back to my creative side for inspiring me I hope I inspire you all as well. It’s amazing to be in great team like ours so supportive To @kimberlytayhair thank you for giving me a creative say in placing the extension where I thought your color would shine through the most it’s so special to win with you not only because it was your first year with us but because we are friends I have finally found my tribe and it’s amazing to be around such beautiful uplifting people Pro tip* extension placement is key be mindful where you want your key colors map out placement first so you don’t over place one color over another To @rubyr4inb0w you are so talented I love seeing your vision with Kimberly come to life and I love being able to help achieve it with you your an amazing artist you are beautiful inside and out and I am so glad you are on the team and a friend To do this all with my husband @mrperez0610 is beyond amazing to work so well with your partner to have someone you can put all your trust and faith in and know you will be taken care of is something I have never had your amazing I am so thankful and grateful for this experience and definitely not taking this experience for granted Congratulations to all the nominees in this category it was definitely filled with such amazing talent Congratulations to all the winners and nominees you all are so awesome Every year I say I am just thankful and grateful to be nominated among greatness Last but definitely not least I wanted to end with them because of all the hard work that goes into such a production like @oneshothairawards awards its truly an amazing experience thank you @marybehindthechair @kevin.givens @thebtcteam for giving us a space to show our Art and creating a whole weekend of education, fun events and getting together a community from all over the world it’s truly a special weekend!

PLACEMENT 🔐 This is my 30 foil speed placement that I have been teaching in my classes and it never disappoints 🙌🙌🙌🙌 Swipe to see her before ➡️ and formulas below ⬇️ Maximum impact with minimal foils From start to finish this way a 4 hour service YES all this brightness in just 4 hours Thank god she had virgin hair 😉 I used @wellastoreusa @wellahairusa Blondorpex9 the Holy Grail 🙏 Shadow rooted with shinefinity 4/0,6/02 Global tone with 9/13 shinefinity #transformation #beforeandafter #highcontrastbalayage #brightblondebalayage #airtouchbalayage

It’s not the formula. 👀 It’s how you’re laying it down. Bad placement. Inconsistent saturation. Rushing. 😭 That’s why it’s not lifting right. And if the lift isn’t right… the toner is not going to save you. At all. That “off” blonde? It started way before the toner bowl. It’s not the product, babe. It’s the application. Fix that… and everything changes. 😮‍🔥 Stylists — be honest… are you still relying on toner to fix it? 👀 If this hit, you’re exactly who my classes are for. 🫶 And yes… I travel for in-salon education. 🤍

This blend?! Yeah… I’m obsessed too 💁🏼‍♀️ Adding dimension to your blonde just hits different 🤌🤌 This was an all day transformation from 10am to 9 pm with highlights lowlights and k tip extensions swipe to see how I got here ➡️ formula below ⬇️ I used @wellahairusa @wellastoreusa Blondorplex 9 Shadow root with 5/0,5/1 Global toned with 9/03,10/1 Lowlight with 7/3,6/7 All color touch 6vol Extensions @thehairshopinc 160 grams of keratips 22 inches custom blended 808 exclusive T2/6/16 808 R4A 18/22 No gate keeping here! #extensions #transformation #blondebalayage #lowlightsandhighlights #ktipextensions

Good extensions shouldn’t be obvious 👀 They should feel like your hair. Move like your hair. Blend like your hair 😮‍🔥 That’s the goal. Every single time. Because it’s not just about adding length or volume… it’s about creating something seamless, something intentional. If you can see the extensions, we’re not done 😭 This is where placement, balance, and blend really matter. And it’s the difference between “extensions” and undetectable hair. Stylists — be honest… are you installing, or are you actually blending? 👀 This is a big part of what I teach in my extension education 🫶 because once you understand this, your work hits completely different And yes babe… I travel for in-salon classes too 🤍

Everyone always asks: “what toner did you use?” 👀 But babe… it’s not the toner. If the lift isn’t there, the tone can’t fix it. It can refine it, sure… but it can’t create what wasn’t built properly 😭 That’s why some blondes look “off” even after toning… the foundation just wasn’t strong enough. Lift first. Tone second. Always 😌✨ Stylists — be real… do you find yourself relying on toner to fix the result? 👀 If you’re ready to actually understand blonding from the ground up, this is exactly what I teach in my classes 🫶 And yes babe… I travel for in-salon education too 🤍

THE FOUR C’S every blonde specialist needs 😮‍🔥 Babe… this is the shift. Everyone wants better blondes, better results, better consistency… but they’re skipping the foundation 😭 It really comes down to this: CONTROL — if you can’t control your sections, saturation, and placement… your results will always be inconsistent. CONSISTENCY — your work shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. It should hit every single time. CLARITY — you need to know exactly what you’re doing and why. Confusion always shows in the final result. CONFIDENCE — this comes from repetition. Once it clicks, you stop second guessing and start trusting your eye 😌 It’s not the product. It’s not luck. It’s this. Stylists — be honest… which “C” are you struggling with the most? 👀 If you’re ready to actually lock this in and stop guessing, this is exactly what I teach in my classes 🫶 And yes babe… I travel for in-salon education too 🤍

Curled or Straight what’s your favorite? Keep swiping ➡️to see the before 😉 then swipe again 🤣 I used @wellahairusa @wellastoreusa BLONDORLEX9 Shadow root 5/0,5/1 Global 9/16,9/03 #transformation #blondebalayage #livedinbalayage #highcontrastbalayage #hairstyles

We don’t just follow trends… we stay ahead of them. This week, our team stepped into advanced @wellahairusa education with @thewellastudio and @crystalteach to learn about industry trends, refine techniques, elevate color, and bringing even more intention behind every service we offer. Because when you sit in our chair, you deserve more than a standard appointment. You deserve expertise, artistry, and a team that never stops growing. The best hair starts with the right hands. Experience the latest and greatest for yourself! Book through the link in our bio! #texashairstylist #hairsalonowner #wellahair #rockporttx #southtexas

Why some blondes look EXPENSIVE… and some don’t 👀 And no, babe… it’s not just about how blonde you go. You can be super light, and it still falls flat 😭 What actually makes it hit? Dimension. Contrast. Placement. That’s what gives you movement. That’s what makes it look effortless. That’s what makes it look expensive 😮‍🔥 Because let’s be real… one-tone blonde with no depth? It’s just not giving. It’s never about doing more— it’s about doing it with intention .😌✨ Stylists — be real… are you adding depth or just adding more blonde? 👀 If you’re ready to level up your blonding and actually understand placement, my classes go deep into this 🫶 And if you want me to bring this education to your salon… you already know — request form is open 🤍

You’re not lifting wrong… you’re applying wrong babe 😭 I see this ALL the time. Everyone wants to blame the lightener, the formula, the toner… But if your sections are too thick and your saturation isn’t there… it’s never going to lift the way you want 👀 This is the part that actually matters: · Clean sections · Full saturation · Taking your time Because rushing it? That’s exactly how you get uneven, patchy blondes 😮‍🔥 Slow down. Be intentional. That’s the difference. Stylists — if this is something you’ve struggled with, you’re not alone… but this is exactly the kind of technique shift I teach in my classes 🫶 If you’re ready to actually understand your blonding and not just hope it works… you already know where to find me 🤍