Monday, January 17, 2011

Golden Globes Best Hair

The Golden Globes are over and awards season is in high swing. The fashion world is of course buzzing today about the gowns that graced the carpet at last nights event, but what about the hair? We've got our five favorite looks for you below!

Mila Kunis

January Jones

Emma Stone

Claire Danes

Amy Adams

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Curly Hair Styling Tips


How do you keep your curly locks looking great? We've got some great tips for you!

1) Deep condition hair at least once a week and use a gently shampoo. Leave in conditioner and some sort of anti-frizz serum work great to keep curls under control too.

2) If deep conditioning isn't enough, try a hair mask. Apply in the shower and leave on hair for at least 20 minutes.

3) If you need to loosen your curls use a wide tooth comb and rake some mousse through your hair. Then, wrap hair loosely around a large barrel curling iron.

4) Slept-on curls looking a little disheveled? Spray some leave in conditioner on them to bring them back to life.

5) Make sure your hair is cut in a way that supports your curl pattern. This helps in cutting down frizz.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Quick Tip: Homemade Exfoliant


All our of exfoliant? Try this easy tip! Just take a handful of salt and incorporate it into your daily face wash. Voila! You have an easy, affordable, and effective exfoliant and wash all in one!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Sephora by OPI Goes Gleek Chic


Now, even your nails can go gleek! OPI has announced that they will be producing a limited edition GLEE collection. The collection which includes ten color shades and three print applique designs will be available in stores on February 3rd. And GLEE fans, don't forget to check out the show on February 8th to see some of your favorite characters sporting the polish themselves. So embrace your inner gleek and make her chic!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

How They Wear Their Hair Over There


The women of Namibia's Himba tribe slather their hair with a mixture of butter and ocher (a type of iron ore) and divide hair into several plats. Dry hair is a turn off to Himba men, so women of the tribe apply the concoction liberally.

In Kenya, the women of the Masai tribe wear their hair short or completely shaved and adorn their heads with beads. The practice of wearing their hair short allows women to stand out from the males of the tribe who actually wear their hair long.


The Miao women of China wear there hair in a style that's been nicknamed "Long Horns". To get the look they place U-shaped pieces of wood on top of their heads and wrap their hair around them, securing the hair with a white cord.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

The Brazilian Blowout: Does it Work?


So what exactly is the Brazilian Blowout? A lot of us have heard of it, but don't know exactly how it works. The treatment promises to leave frizzy/curly hair straight, shiny and more manageable for up to 12 weeks. Stars like Nicole Richie and Ashley Tisdale swear by it.

So how does it work? The Brazilian Blowout gives hair a protective layer of protein around the hair shaft which eliminates frizz. After hair is washed, a solution is applied and hair is dried. Hair is then flat ironed to seal in solution, rinsed out, conditioned and blow dried.

The treatment is pretty pricey (it starts at about $350) but the results last for 3 months. To learn more go to www.brazilianblowout.com.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Harper's Bazaar and Estee Lauder: Fabulous at Every Age


Are you fabulous? Prove it! Harper's Bazaar along with Estee Lauder is hosting their annual "Fabulous at Every Age" contest. To enter go to www.harpersbazaar.com/fabcontest or at all-day casting calls at select Estée Lauder counters at Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Five finalists, each representing the decades from 20 to 60 will be chosen. All finalists will win $5000 and will be honored at a VIP party hosted by Estee Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley. One grand prize winner will be awarded $10,000. If you choose to enter at a Saks counter we've got a schedule for you below:

EVENT DATE

STORE

ESTÉE LAUDER COUNTER

1/20/2011

Beverly Hills

310-275-4211 x 5362

1/20/2011

Boston

617-262-8500 x5330

1/20/2011

Chicago

312-944-6500 x5362

1/20/2011

New York City

212-940-2155

1/20/2011

Orlando

407-816-5416

1/21/2011

Las Vegas

702-840-1362

1/21/2011

Richmond

804-320-6960 x 5362

1/22/2011

Cincinnati

513-421-6800 x 5362

1/22/2011

Dallas

972-716-7000 x 5243

1/22/2011

Houston Galleria

713-627-0500 x 5557

1/22/2011

Short Hills

973-315-1362


Remember, all entries must include one close up color photo of your face, three full body color photos (each taken within 365 days of entry), and a 50 word testimonial explaining why entrant is fabulous at every age. Deadline for submissions is February 25, 2011. Good luck!