My name is Travis Kelley. Hair Stylist. Artistic deviant. Workaholic. Entrepreneur of Shear Terror Hair Designs. Currently based out of Columbus, Ohio. The Blood Sweat & Shears Blog features personal notes, new/unreleased work and updates from the road. For inquires, please e-mail ShearTerror@gmail.com. WARNING: Some content might not be suitable for persons under the age of 18. Tumblr (3.0; @shearterrorhair)http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/34813864" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>The real truth behind most photo shoots and beauty industry secrets. On-point and hilarious.</p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/16775009429http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/16775009429Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:48:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo12_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo11_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/14982265320" target="_blank">shearterrorhair</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>The <a href="http://shearterror.spreadshirt.com/" target="_blank">Shear Terror Hair Designs Web Store</a> is closing soon!</strong></p> <p>As a thank you to fans, friends and family for all the continued support over the past few years, EVERYTHING HAS BEEN MARKED DOWN! Make sure to get yourself a tank, t-shirt or hoodie during this last and final sale before it’s too late!</p> <p>To browse and order, click <a href="http://shearterror.spreadshirt.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p><small>Store closing and final sale ends Jan. 7th.  Prices do not include Shipping & Handling.</small></p> </blockquote> <p><strong> The Store Is Now Closed.</strong></p> </blockquote>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/15366198878http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/15366198878Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:10:00 -0500“Don’t make resolutions, have goals. Don’t make promises, take action. Don’t rely on others, do it yourself. Make 2012 yours.”http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/15105737296http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/15105737296Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:40:00 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Lxk42PWj1sE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“Girl, You Got Skrillex Hair”</p> <p>Funny as hell and so very, very true.  Let’s leave this hair trend in 2011 please.</p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/15100213802http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/15100213802Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:13:15 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx33lm5mu51qd9uhqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Did a triple process two-tone color on <a href="http://pickyourprettypoison.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Ms. Pretty Poison</a> last night. Demi-permanent black base, lifted half the head from the previous black to blonde, then deposited Pravana Vivids Magenta, followed by a new layered haircut and fringe.</span></p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/15094431069http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/15094431069Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0500Shear Terror HairShear TerrorTravis KelleyPinkBlackHairTwo-Tone<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx17sqECoz1qd9uhqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tara Ryze | <a href="http://dangerninja.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Danger Ninja</a> | <a href="http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com" target="_blank">Shear Terror Hair</a> | <a href="http://www.artificeclothing.com" target="_blank">Artifice Clothing</a> | 2011</p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/15038798443http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/15038798443Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:36:26 -0500Shear Terror HairShear TerrorTravis KelleyTara RyzeDanger NinjaArtifice ClothingGothGeishaHair<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx00g0bUBL1qd9uhqo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx00g0bUBL1qd9uhqo5_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Some hair styling variety from tonight’s shoot with model Chelsie Marie.</p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/15007522314http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/15007522314Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:10:29 -0500Shear Terror HairShear TerrorTravis KelleyChelsie MarieMaximBrunetteCurlsHair<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo12_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo11_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxk1l6GX81qd9uhqo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>The <a href="http://shearterror.spreadshirt.com/" target="_blank">Shear Terror Hair Designs Web Store</a> is closing soon!</strong></p> <p>As a thank you to fans, friends and family for all the continued support over the past few years, EVERYTHING HAS BEEN MARKED DOWN! Make sure to get yourself a tank, t-shirt or hoodie during this last and final sale before it’s too late!</p> <p>To browse and order, click <a href="http://shearterror.spreadshirt.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p><small>Store closing and final sale ends Jan. 7th.  Prices do not include Shipping & Handling.</small></p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/14982265320http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/14982265320Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:06:00 -0500Shear Terror HairShear TerrorT-Shirts<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwy6f2zfpU1qd9uhqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Just finished up styling all of this hair on model Jesse Anderson for a shoot this evening.</p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/14955882090http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/14955882090Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:13:50 -0500Shear Terror HairShear TerrorTravis KelleyMaximGlamourBrunetteHair<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw1x99N8ku1qd9uhqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Looks like somebody missed me.  I love this little creature.</p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/14073213703http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/14073213703Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:12:45 -0500<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvyzjsIWbN1qd9uhqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span><strong>The real problem with Lindsay Lohan’s Playboy shoot</strong>: </span></p> <p><span>It’s trying to be classy and throwback to a time of glamorous living, even mimicking Marilyn Monroe’s infamous pictorial. Although she was a mess, Marilyn could get away with it because she could exude class and sophistication. But Lindsay, she has none of that. All she has is a miserable life and nice boobs.</span></p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/13999797783http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/13999797783Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:09:00 -0500Lindsay LohanPlayboy<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvbvcbsaUN1qd9uhqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/13404202096http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/13404202096Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:33:00 -0500PersonalMustacheTravis KelleyShear Terror Hair<div> <p><strong>I am no longer located in the New York area. </strong></p> <p>Also, there will be a few more posts before the end of the year to conclude everything that was accomplished in 2011.  After that, don’t expect too see much else until the new Shear Terror Hair structure comes to surface.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p><strong>- Travis Kelley of Shear Terror Hair</strong></p> </div>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/13181496348http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/13181496348Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:51:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lux6idS2NL1qbg01bo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tara Ryze | <a href="http://dangerninja.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Danger Ninja</a> | <a href="http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com" target="_blank">Shear Terror Hair</a> | <a href="http://www.artificeclothing.com" target="_blank">Artifice Clothing</a> | 2011</p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/13177521935http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/13177521935Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:31:06 -0500Shear Terror HairShear TerrorTravis KelleyDanger NinjaTara RyzeArtifice ClothingGothGeisha<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv1r707aSQ1qd9uhqo1_r2_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://ulorinvex.com" target="_blank">Ulorin Vex</a> | <a href="http://tmronin.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Steve Prue</a> | <a href="http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com" target="_blank">Shear Terror Hair</a> | <a href="http://ladylucielatex.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Lady Lucie Latex</a> | 2011</p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/13165174859http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/13165174859Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:56:00 -0500HairHair StylistLady Lucie LatexOrangeShear TerrorShear Terror HairSteve PrueTravis KelleyUlorin Vex<p>As recent announcements have hinted at lately, some vital new changes have been fast approaching for Shear Terror Hair Designs. While some of these things may come as a surprise, those close to me know this has been in the making for quite a while. For many reasons, I have wanted to distance myself from the company so it stands at it’s own entity and not just a name I work under.  These announcements will be the first logical step into giving the brand a reason to have a <em>brand</em> name.  So without any further adieu, here’s what’s in store:<br/><br/><br/><strong>NEW NAME</strong>: The old name of Shear Terror Hair Designs is officially being shortened to, quite simply, <strong>Shear Terror Hair</strong>. Although merely a subtle name change, the direction the brand is taking under this new moniker will be a total reimagination, nearly starting everything over from scratch.<br/><br/><br/><strong>NEW LOGO</strong>: The first major change will be in the branding itself. Taking a huge departure from the death metal-influenced logos used in the past, expect to see a streamlined logo with a more corporate appearance to surface soon. Why the change? I want it to still be representative of the company 10 years from now. Simplicity is key to that.<br/><br/><br/><strong>NEW DIRECTION</strong>: The artistic direction of the company will probably be the most notable and unexpected shift. Although the brand has become nearly synonymous with the horror genre aesthetic, all of that will pretty much be entirely gone.  That may come as a huge shock to some of you, but don’t worry…with a name like Shear Terror Hair, it will still retain that underlined dark sense of humor, just much less appalling to the general public. How things will look shall be revealed in time (can’t tell you guys everything), but the main goal will be to attract and showcase a different caliber of work from a different facet of the industry, notably where avant-garde material thrives:  the high fashion market.<br/><br/><br/><strong>WEBSITE</strong>: Final steps towards an official website being built are currently in discussions as well. Some ideas are being fished around and things still need to be finalized, but at this time, materials to begin on the site are being compiled and scheduled with several individuals. Plans with this include extensive blog updates, a complete portfolio with never-before-seen photos and other interesting hair-related features.  But perhaps the most important factor of the website will be what’s going to help establish the name brand as a whole: an online store that will offer something no other hair site has made available.</p> <p><br/><br/><strong>SOCIAL MEDIA</strong>: Expect a major overhaul on all social media websites, while the Shear Terror merch store, YouTube movies and a few other media resources are taken down or replaced.  Twitter updates will begin to take on a much more business-like approach; the old company Facebook Page is being deleted in order to provide a new professional, user friendly page with tons of features, contests and more; Tumblr will eventually be given a facelift and possibly be integrated directly with the company website; Model Mayhem accounts will likely be deleted in order to generate more traffic to the website for inquries, booking and purchases; As well, new personal and company profiles will be set up and maintained on hair relevant websites, such as Hairbrained.me and others.<br/><br/><br/><strong>PERSONAL WORK</strong>: While all of these things are being developed, I also have to work on building an entirely new portfolio to cater to the new ideals behind the brand, which also means I will need to learn some new ways to style hair and create hair sculptures. As we grow personally and professionally, it’s important our work evolves as well.  These things are absolutely necessary in order to ensure my own work is up to par and exemplifies all the other changes being made to Shear Terror Hair.  </p> <p><br/><br/> Obviously, this entire transition is going to take some time and the company’s presence on the internet may be elusive for awhile because of it. One thing I’ve definitely learned in life is to never get too ahead of yourself.  I don’t want to make promises I can’t keep, so I want to make sure I see these things through appropriately before they’re presented to the general public again for quality assurance.</p> <p>Creating this company gave me something to live for.  The people who have followed it’s development have kept me inspired to keep going, and in many cases, shown me I am not alone in this.  The reasons behind my motivation come from a very real place.  Maybe someday my story and the true history behind this brand can be shared with everyone in hopes to return that inspiration to others. For now, though, I’m staying focused on the future and what’s to come.  So old and new friends alike, please stay tuned!</p> <p><strong>- Travis Kelley</strong></p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/12331037187http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/12331037187Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:33:05 -0400Shear Terror HairShear TerrorTravis KelleyHairBrand<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltyfxufr1h1qd9uhqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>If you’re going to celebrate Halloween, do it right.</p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/12178751038http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/12178751038Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:15:00 -0400Shear Terror HairShear TerrorTravis KelleyRaquel ReedCorpse PaintBlack MetalHalloween<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltxsd6HOnQ1qd9uhqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>This past Saturday, I spent hours with a client trying to make what was supposed to be a 20 minute drive to the hair color store and back.  A random snow storm had hit New York, so we were suddenly forced to brave icy roads, fallen trees, downed power lines and car accidents everywhere.  </span></p> <p><span>After finally making it back, we realized the power was out too (which was gone until today).  Determined to finish the job after everything we just went through, I somehow managed to finish this color up by candlelight that night.</span></p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/12163567643http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/12163567643Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:30:50 -0400Shear Terror HairShear TerrorTravis KelleyKat LivingstonRedheadRedHair<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltscr3nATg1qd9uhqo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltscr3nATg1qd9uhqo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltscr3nATg1qd9uhqo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltscr3nATg1qd9uhqo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><big> </big></p> <blockquote> <p><big><strong><a href="http://shearterror.spreadshirt.com" target="_blank">Shear Terror Hair Designs Web Store</a> </strong></big><strong><big>Closing Soon!</big></strong></p> </blockquote> <ul><li>Have you checked out the Shear Terror T-Shirts, V-Necks and Hoodies? If not, click <a href="http://shearterror.spreadshirt.com" target="_blank">HERE</a> and have a look!  See something you like?  Make sure to place an order now <strong><em>before it’s all gone</em></strong> at the end of the year!</li> </ul><ul><li><strong>NEXT WEEK</strong>, get ready for some exciting announcements about all the new changes coming up for Shear Terror Hair Designs as well!</li> </ul>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/12037573053http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/12037573053Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:38:40 -0400Shear Terror HairShear TerrorTravis KelleyHairHair Stylistt-shirtshoodiesmustache<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltqycfw7IM1qd9uhqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Self | Sidney Etienne | March 2011</p> <p><small>This photo, taken by Sidney while hanging out at his apartment after a shoot, has been used in a few publications (appearing in Filigree Magazine and two more upcoming hair-based magazines), making it the first time an image of me has appeared in print.</small></p>http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/12007793258http://shearterrorhairdesigns.com/post/12007793258Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:55:00 -0400Shear Terror HairShear TerrorTravis KelleyHair StylistSidney Etienne