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Ubiquitous Hair and Health Trade Show 2015

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The second annual Ubiquitous Hair and Health Trade Show, (UHHTS) Where Relaxed Meets Natural Hair, will take place in Washington, DC on August 22nd (11am-7pm) and August 23 (11am-6pm) at the Washington, DC Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001. The first and only show that speaks directly to the Relaxed and Natural Woman’s wants and needs, the Ubiquitous Woman. The trade show will consist of two days of entertainment, hair, health, beauty and lifestyle brands to inspire African American Wom​e​n.

The main stage will showcase powerhouse women to inspire and entertain:  The talent rooster includes Grammy Nominated R&B Artist, LEDISI, International R&B Singer and Author, Chanté Moore, Celebrity Hair Stylist and Star of WeTv’s LA Hair, Kim Kimble, Co-Pastor Mia Wright, of Fountain of Praise, Houston, TX, Maurette-Brown Clark, Stellar Award Winner & Gospel Recording Artist. The recipient of the 2016 Ubiquitous Woman of the Year Award is given to a woman that has made significant contribution to her community and leaves an imprint everywhere she goes. Come see who she is!

As a hot new addition in 2015, the show introduces the Ubiquitous MAN CAVE, An Experience Lounge, developed “Exclusively for Men.”  Hosted by the gorgeous songstress Chanté Moore, Author of “Will I Marry Me? Guests engage in pool, play, and relaxation on their own terms in the Man Cave.

The Exhibit Hall and Show Official Partners will boast some of the leading-edge brands in hair, health, beauty and lifestyle industries. Show Official Sponsors include Milani, ORS (formerly Organic Root Stimulator), WeTV, Luster Products, Crème of Nature, Hype Hair and Juicy Magazines, WHUR 96.3 Radio and DC Metro. The UHHTSencourages attendees to Keep DC Clean and take the Metrorail to the show. (Mt. Vernon / 7th Street & DC Convention Center Station)

 MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Ubiquitous Hair & Health Trade Show held on August 22 and August 23, 2015 at the Washington, DC Convention Center. For more information, call 888-519-7711 or visit www.ubiqutousshairandhealthtradeshow.com. Connect and engage with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter /UbiquitousTrade. #UBITRADE2015

 ABOUT THE UBIQUITOUS HAIR & HEALTH TRADE SHOW (UHHTS)

Produced by GBL Sales, Inc., a U.S. Marketing & Sales HBA Corporation. UHHTS is the brainchild of Germaine Bold-Leftridge, President & Founder of both properties (GBL Sales, Inc. & UHHTS). Ubiquitous Hair & Health Trade Show, Where Relaxed Meets Natural, is the first and only show that speaks directly to the Relaxed and Natural Woman’s wants and needs, the UbiquitousWoman. The event will consist of two days of entertainment, hair, health, beauty and lifestyle brands to inspire African American Women.

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Summer Season Hydrating Hair Products and Video

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Natural Hairstyle on Holiday Weekend

 

We all know that Summer is the season to have fun in the sun and to look cool by the pool. But ladies, it’s time to be savvy with hydrating hair products in the season where you’re bound to do the most damage to your strands!

Macadamia Professional, RUSK, Cantu and Smooth ‘N Shine offer stellar treatments and masks  that infuse moisture and ultra hydration to your hair, defend against the heat and chlorine and provide long lasting shine!

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Smooth ‘N Shine Olive & Tea Tree RevivOil Deep Recovery Conditioner  ($1.99, Wal-Mart)


This little miracle packet is a must-have for damaged, over-processed hair. This lightweight formula, which includes a perfect balance of olive and tea tree oils, can be applied daily to rebuild strength, moisturize, and shine. The end result is healthy, recovered tresses.

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Cantu Argan Oil Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream ($7.99; Wal-Mart)

This miracle mask is formulated for dry or coarse hair and is infused with 100% pure Argan Oil. Cantu Argan Oil Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream stops and mends hair breakage while leaving hair soft, shiny, and manageable.

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RUSK Deepshine Color Repair Restorative Masque ($15.00; ULTA)

This masque deeply penetrates the cuticle to help strengthen and repair damaged, stressed hair. Contains bio-marine ingredients and a patented UV-absorbing technology with antioxidant-rich vitamin E acetate to help shield hair color against damaging sun-generated free radicals, a leading cause of accelerated hair color fadage.

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NEW! Macadamia Professional Ultra Rich Moisture Masque ($36.00; MacadamiaHair.com)

Macadamia Professional Ultra Rich Moisture masque provides nourishment to dry, damaged hair and strengthens the individual hair strands to help repair and defend against future damage. Hydration is locked in and hair is left healthy, shiny and restored. With Macadamia Oil, Argan Oil and Shea Butter this masque is great for coarse to coiled hair!

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DIY Floral Hairstyles from Boston Salon Owner

Fact: nothing screams summer beauty more than flowers in the hair! So, how do you rock this look even if you’re not at a musical festival? Boston salon owner and 30-year industry veteran Mario Russo of Salon Mario Russo has provided some “hair-spiration” for ladies who would love to sport blooms, but aren’t sure of the best way. We love a good flower crown, too, but in the office…? Not so much!

 Below, please find two DIY hairstyles with just the right amount of summer fun!  Incorporate small and simple flower accessories that are perfect for any day and event.

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 Side Fishtail Braid

  1. Start with hair parted to the side. Take a front section of hair and Dutch braid hair along the hairline. Repeat with a smaller section of hair on the opposite side of your part. Tie off both braids with clear elastics.
  2. Gently pull apart each Dutch braid for added thickness and “messiness” and spritz with Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray to help with texture.
  3. Keeping the Dutch braids off to the sides, gather the top section of the rest of your hair (as if creating a half-up, half-down style), twist once and pin to condense hair and add volume before completing the full braid.
  4. At the nape of your neck, gather all hair to the side, with the exception of the side braids, and create a fishtail braid.
  5. Gently pull apart the braid for a full and messy look, and spritz this braid with Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray.
  6. Pull the side Dutch braids back to meet the fishtail braid and pin in place. Hide the ends of your Dutch braids by tucking them under the fishtail braid at the base of your neck. Continue pinning until all braids feel secure and complete the look with a spritz of Bumble and bumble Does it all.
  7. Insert flower pins throughout the braids. Keep it simple yet elegant by adding 4-5 small flowers. No need to overdo it!

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Bohemian Braid Crown

  1. Start with hair parted in the center. Take two small sections of hair at the front and braid loosely on each side. Secure with clear elastics.
  2. Pull apart braids for added thickness and “messiness” and spritz with Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray to help with texture.
  3. Placing these braids to the side, gather the top section of the rest of your hair as if creating a half-up, half-down look. Split this section of hair into three parts in preparation for a third larger braid.
  4. Add the two side braids to the two outside sections of hair and begin one large braid at the back of head. Braid all the way down to the ends of hair and tie off with an elastic. Gently pull apart this braid and spray with Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray.

Tip: For an even more care-free bohemian style, get rid of the elastic altogether and backcomb hair at the end of the braid while spritzing with a strong-hold hair spray. The look will stay all day!

  1. Use a 1” curling wand to loosely curl the rest of your hair.
  2. Pin side braids down to your head to keep them from sticking out, then insert your flower pins sporadically throughout the style. Once again, don’t overdo it! A few flowers go a long way.
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iHeartRadio & Kids’ Choice Awards: Steal the Stars’ Looks

From Jennifer Hudson’s bold lips to Ariel Winter’s blue highlights, celebs rocked the red carpet at the iHeartRadio and Teen Choice Awards. Want to steal the looks from some of the most stylish celebs of the weekend? We’ve got you covered!

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Greer Grammer
Recreate the actress’ lovely locks with Topganic’s Design & Sculpture Hair Styling Cream for volume and shine that lasts. For Greer’s full brows, fill in those arches with Gerard Cosmetics’ Brow Bar to Go.

Topganic Design & Sculpture Hair Styling Lotion with Obliphica Oil from Russia, $11 via www.topganic.com

Gerard Cosmetics Brow Bar to Go, $28 via www.gerardcosmetics.com

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Ariel Winter
Add a playful pop of color to those tresses like Ariel Winter’s blue highlights, with Mia Beauty’s Clip-n-Color. For the Modern Family star’s pretty pout, opt for Gerard Cosmetics’ nude lipgloss.

Mia Beauty Clip-n-Color, $8 via www.miabeauty.com

Gerard Cosmetics Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Gloss in Nude, $24 via www.gerardcosmetics.com

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Jennifer Hudson
Love Jennifer Hudson’s bangs, but don’t want to commit to the face-framing fringe? Mia Beauty’s Clip-n-Bangs offer temporary style for those that don’t want to chop their locks. Recreate J-Huds’ bold lip with Gerard Cosmetics lipgloss in Wild Orchid.

Mia Beauty Clip-n-Bangs, $15 via www.miabeauty.com

Gerard Cosmetics Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Gloss in Wild Orchid, $24 via www.gerardcosmetics.com

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Iggy Azalea
Step up your look with a pretty pony like Iggy Azalea did at the Kids’ Choice Awards with

Mia Beauty’s Clip-n-Pony and Tonytail.
Mia Beauty Clip-n-Pony, $30 via www.miabeauty.com
Mia Beauty Tonytail, $8 via www.miabeauty.com

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LUXHAIR NOW by Sherri Shepherd: Debut Collection on QVC

Daytime Emmy Winner and now business woman Sherri Shepherd has launched her high fashion wig and extension collection.  The LUXHAIR™ NOW™ by Sherri Shepherd™ collection provides the look you want, the style you want and the perfect accent to make a personal style statement, now.” Sherri is known for constantly changing her look and can be seen daily wearing her NOW™ by Sherri Shepherd™ wigs.

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LUXHAIR™ brings us Hollywood’s “best kept beauty secret.” Like putting on your most stylish shoes and more powerful than a red lipstick, these high-fashion styles are sure to add some fabulous to your everyday. With a variety of lace front styles that give the appearance of natural hair growth, allow for styling away from the face and heat friendly fiber— these wigs stand up to heat and humidity, offer styling options, look, feel, and move like real hair. Each style is available in a wide range of color offerings, one to match every shade or to achieve the new shade of your desire. All products feature the extraordinary LUXHAIR™ Keralon® heat-friendly synthetic fiber — these fashionable and transformational wigs look, and feel, like the hair of your dreams!

Whether you’re going for short and sassy, long and sexy or curly and fierce; you can easily change your hairstyle and transform your whole look to fit whatever your day brings. Affordability is key when it comes to keeping up with the latest trends and with the LUXHAIR™ NOW™ collection, you can be a whole new you for under $100! The LUXHAIR™ NOW™ by Sherri Shepherd™ wig collection ranges from $69 – $89 in price.

Join her TODAY on QVC at 6p.m. EST; Sherri will be showcasing a mix of hero products and new launches from her high-fashion wigs.

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Multi-Purpose Beauty Items for Holiday Travel

As you prepare your checklist for holiday travels, it’s no surprise that you might be forced to modify your beauty routine in order to travel light. Saving space in your luggage this holiday season is quite simple with these multi-purpose beauty items from a variety of beauty brands sure to please!

Offering the ultimate in double-duty beauty finds, brands such as Palmer’s, Thicker Fuller Hair and Zero Frizz cater to the woman on-to-go, looking for travel-friendly products making her beauty routine easier than ever before. Please see below for a selection of 2-in-1 products:

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Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick
o All-in-one moisturizing powerhouse!
o Ideal for dry skin touch-up on the face and body as well as cracked, chapped lips. (Retails for $2.70)

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil Rosehip
o Perfect all-over moisturizer that targets all types of skin concerns!
o Helps overall appearance of skin, improving unwanted scars, stretch marks and wrinkles. (Retails for $9.99)

Palmer’s Olive Oil Formula Dry Oil Mist
o The ultimate go-to hair product!
o 8-oil blend mist works great as a spot shine treatment or to quickly tame flyaways, while instantly restoring moisture to dry hair giving dull, lifeless locks the perfect glow. (Retails for $8.99)

Thicker Fuller Hair® Weightless Volumizing Hairspray
o Aids in volumizing without extra product!
o Formulated with caffeine to prop up hair strands and invigorate the scalp for a weightless all-day hold. (Retails for $4.99)

Zero Frizz® Keratin Smoothing Shampoo
o Eliminates the need for leave-in conditioner or smoothing products!
o Nourishes strands, detangles ends and tames frizz all while leaving your follicles clean and moisturized. (Retails for $3.99)

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Three Beauty Rituals You Should Continue Year Round

Let’s face it, now that the motivation of tiny bikinis and warm summer afternoons has passed, our normal beauty routine tends fall behind. However, regardless if you’re hitting the slopes or in hibernation mode this winter, it’s crucial you keep up with a few beauty rituals regularly. Below are three beauty rituals our industry pros say you should be continuing ALL year, no matter what the season may be:

Don’t Skimp on Sunscreen. Don’t be fooled by lower temperatures, overcast skies or rainy days. UV rays are just as strong when hitting the slopes as they are on the beach. “The easiest way to prevent sun damage and protect your skin is to apply an SPF of at least 30 every day – not to mention, look younger. Reapplying every 2 hours if in the sun is critical as well” says Dr. Nussbaum, Dermatologist and Brand Spokesperson for Sebamed.

Use Hair Masks Regularly. Do you color your hair, straighten it a few times a week or use a lot of hair spray? Adding chemicals, applying heat or using products are habits that we all find hard to kick, and can come with some unwanted side effects. Anna Urban, CEO of AVIVA™ notes that “you should be applying a hair mask like Aviva’s Hair Rescue Renewal Masque 1-2 times per week to repair damage and restore elastic, while replenishing the moisture which often depletes from dry summer heat and the cold winter air.” ($29.95, AvivaHair.com)

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Wax Even Through Winter. Let’s face it, as the temperature drop we are inevitably becoming a little bit lazier with our normal waxing routine and the motivation for tiny bikinis and warm summer afternoons pass. Noemi Grupenmager, founder and CEO of Uni K Wax Centers notes that “maintaining regular waxes year-round will benefit you in the long run because waxing weakens the hair follicle, causing hair to grow back slower, lighter and thinner over time. Dry, winter hair is more likely to break when waxing, causing it to grow back faster and thicker, so you want to keep skin hydrated and healthy (ie. drink lots of water and exfoliate regularly.)”

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Shiny Health Hair from Dr. Rebecca Kazin: Perfect for All Hair Textures

Harsh winter weather can be hair’s worst enemy. From hat hair to static to dry ends and frizz, dropping temperatures signal seemingly endless hair woes. Ski slope sun exposure, drying indoor heat and high winds all present challenges, often resulting in brittle, tangled strands.

“Just as your skin can look dull and dry during the low humidity months, so can your scalp and hair,” says Rebecca Kazin, MD, FAAD. “Then add in our typical daily heating and styling tools which further stress and dehydrate the hair.”

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As a top dermatologist at the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery and the Johns Hopkins Department of Dermatology, Dr. Kazin has seen her share of hair/scalp complaints. Here she shares her tried and tested favorites to help your readers survive winter with shiny, healthy hair.

HAIR CARE TIPS

Protect – If you must use heated styling tools, it’s essential to use a good heat protectant spray. I like Aquage Beyond Body Thermal Spray because it has ceramic-infused polymers and fortifying proteins to seal hair’s outer layer.

Nourish – To maintain healthy hair, you must add more moisture during the winter months. Apply Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Crème post-shower to calm frizz and satisfy and restore even the thirstiest hair to softness.

Shine – Our hair color fades faster in the winter as we wash our hair more often due to weather conditions. Restore radiance and shine with It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-in Product. It works on all hair types to bring out natural luster and manageability while also maintaining your color.

Frizz– Women with thin, fine hair are hit particularly hard with static. Tame flyaways with Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Crème. It transforms hair’s texture to leave it smooth and glowing with vibrant shine.

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Gwyneth Paltrow and David Babaii Partner with Blo Blow Dry Bar and Body By Blo; Announce Opening of New Location in Gaithersburg, MD

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Gaithersburg, MD – Ari Yakobson, Blo Blow Dry Bar and Body By Blo’s CEO, along with Academy Award winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow and hairstylist to the stars, David Babaii are proud to announce their continued expansion in North America. Together, they now welcome their new franchise partner and local resident of Gaithersburg, Laurie Tucker, to the Blo family. As the 43rd Blo location, the salon will officially open in Gaithersburg, Maryland on Friday, June 27, 2014 at 317 Ellington Boulevard.

According to Laurie Tucker, “I cannot wait to bring Blo Blow Dry Bar and Body By Blo to Maryland! Gaithersburg women are in need of quick, affordable and convenient beauty services – I am confident that they will enjoy our upbeat atmosphere, catwalk-quality blo outs and expert nail and wax services. I can’t wait to blo Maryland away!”

To celebrate the opening of Blo and Body By Blo Gaithersburg, MD, the salon is offering $25 blo outs and $10 off your wax or nail service plus pink drinks, sweets and girly tunes will be served in true Blo style.

WHEN:

Friday, June 27 from 9am to 5pm

Saturday, June 28 from 9am to 5pm

Sunday, June 29 from 11am to 5pm

WHERE:

Blo Gaithersburg I Body By Blo Gaithersburg

317 Ellington Boulevard

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878

TO BOOK A BLO OUT (OR WAX AND NAILS!):

blogaithersburg@blomedry.com or 301-216-0256

Spread the Blo and tweet us at: @bloheartsyou @bodybyblo

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ABOUT US:

Blo Blow Dry Bar and Body By Blo offer affordable beauty services seven days a week. Blo maintains top session stylists to deliver flawless hair in-bar or onsite while Body By Blo has the best nail technicians and estheticians on hand for manicures, pedicures and waxing. Walk-ins are accepted and online reservations are available for those pressed for time at www.blomedry.com or www.bodybyblo.com.

ABOUT LAURIE TUCKER:

Wife and mother of two boys, Laurie Tucker was blessed or cursed with wavy hair. As a graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree in accounting, her love of style and getting a great blo out led her directly to becoming a Franchise Partner with Blo Blow Dry Bar and Body By Blo. Her philosophy is “I love to laugh, and I love a good deal!”

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