Party Girl Glam – Beauty Essentials

Holiday parties are right around the corner, and we’ve got you covered on how to get the ultimate party girl look! Look your best and strut your stuff this holiday season with these beauty essentials.

Prep your skin with KORRES Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturizing & Brightening Cream. This Wild Rose moisturizer is formulated with a range of ingredients that moisturize and brighten the complexion. Wild rose oil, a natural source of vitamin C, helps repair the look of fine lines and skin discolorations. ($38; Sephora.com)

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Prep, prime, and polish your eyes in a single step with Pür Eye Polish Pure Pigment Eye Primer + Top Coat. With a pure pigment eye primer and top coat in one formula, this metallic cream shadow delivers flawless, long-lasting color with exceptional ease. Special light-reflectors add eye-popping vibrancy, while a silicone applicator minimizes smudging and creasing for expert precision.
Available shades: Cashmere, Satin, Silk, Velvet, Suede, Caviar.($26; PurMinerals.com or ULTA Beauty stores nationwide)

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Go for a stand out, show-stopping pony with the Hairdo 18” Simply Straight Pony. Wear this clip-in pony high, low or to the side, as it features a strip of hair that wraps around to conceal where the ponytail meets your own hair. It’s perfect for going from the office to the party! ($49; Ulta and Ulta.com)

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Get a pout that is sure to stand out with Minis by Violent Lips.They are the first ever all-purpose temporary tattoos for lips, face, eyelids, body, and nails. They come in packs of 100 with designs ranging from rainbows to emojis to a cute little cactus and more! ($9.99; ViolentLips.com)

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Martha Hunt Getting Ready for Victoria’s Secret Show

Wondering how Victoria’s Secret angel, Martha Hunt, got Victoria’s Secret runway ready yesterday at the rehearsal in advance of today’s show?

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You guessed it – celebrity hairstylist, Benoit Moeyaert, used his favorite tool (and now Martha’s), The Beachwaver Co. BEACHWAVER to create her fabulous beachwaves yesterday!

Take a look at the link below and look out for a recap of backstage:

 

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Hairdo Simply Straight Ponytail – Easy Hair Solution

Looking great during the holiday season can be exhausting!  There’s so many events to attend from office parties to charity functions.

The Hairdo Simply Straight Ponytail is the solution to our hair problems.  It’s an easy installation for an inexpensive price.  Here’s the breakdown:

  1. Put your hair in a pony or bun.
  2. Slip in comb and wrap around your pony or bun.
  3. Secure in place with hook and loop fastener.
  4. Wrap strip of hair around the base of your ponytail and secure strip with hairpins.

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I encourage anyone who’s seeking an easy go-to hairstyle to purchase from Ulta.com

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Holiday Season and Beauty Essentials Round Up

As the holiday season is approaching, stress comes along with it – The shopping and crowds, back-to-back parties and the endless gifting. That’s why I have a round up of beauty essentials that you will appreciate from head to toe!

AQUIS Waffle Luxe Hair Towel ($35.00 at AQUIS.com, Bloomingdales, Urban Outfitters and Sephora)

Waffle Luxe sounds like she might ‘go on a bit’. Indeed, with increased surface area from the layered fabric, Waffle Luxe loves thicker hair requiring more water wicking. Great for African and Asian hair. New generation Aquitex improves absorbency and comfort. Wraps and tucks easily leaving hands free while hair dries. Dries fast with less friction, to minimize frizz and damage.

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Conair Velvet Touch Paddle Brush($2.99 – $8.00 at Target.com and Walmart.com)
One of Conair’s best-selling brushes has added three new colors to its collection for an updated look — black, navy, and red, all with a striking gold accent. These number 1 selling brushes are something even the man in your life might be stealing from your bathroom. Made for everyday brushing of all hair lengths, the ball-tipped bristles won’t snag or pull, and are designed to prevent breakage when used on both wet and dry hair. The soft-touch handle makes for an easy, comfortable hold and the flexible cushion base makes brushing stress-free.

Conair Paddle Brush

Scunci Glitter No-Slip Headwraps ($4.99 for set of 3 at Target.com)
scünci’s beloved no-slip-grip headwraps have been updated with a stylish glitter finish. They’re reversible, won’t damage or pull hair, and stay put while they shine.

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DDF Nourishing Eye Cream ($39.00 at Ulta.com and DDFSkincare.com)
An ultra-rich, emollient eye cream that is easily absorbed into the skin. This non-greasy, anti-oxidant rich eye cream fights free radicals and helps restore moisture to the delicate eye area for a more youthful look. Ideal for all skin types including sensitive and blemish prone.

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Lumene VALO Beauty Drops ($23.99 at Walgreens.com and Amazon.com)
Precious berries are the magic behind this enchanting beauty treatment. Antioxidant-rich Nordic cloudberry and lingonberry combine with vitamin C to brighten and nourish, giving a wonderful natural radiance. The velvety texture indulges skin for the duration of the 28-day treatment, for super-soft skin that looks glowing and beautifully invigorated. Give your skin a boost with the power of Arctic berries.

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Lumene LAHDE Pure Arctic Miracle 3-in-1 Micellar Water ($7.99 at Walgreens.com and Amazon.com)
This gentle, fragrance-free cleanser effectively removes dirty, oil, makeup, and other impurities. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

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Holiday Glam with Hairdo Extensions

With the holiday season kicking off, start planning all of your glam looks! Hairdo extensions and accessories are the perfect way to dress up your look without having to commit to any style or color.

Want to change up your hair color this holiday season without the commitment? The Hairdo 16″ Sombre Extension is the perfect addition to any holiday glam look. It’s a modern take on yesterday’s ombre, with a soft, subtle gradient and the lightest brightest highlights at the tips. This one-piece, multi-level design securely attaches with five pressure-sensitive clips, and is available in 6 sombre colors ($59; Ulta and Ulta.com).

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The sleek and smooth trend is always in style! Go for a chic pony with the Hairdo 18” Simply Straight Pony. Wear this clip-in pony high, low or to the side, as it features a strip of hair that wraps around to conceal where the ponytail meets your own hair ($49; Ulta and Ulta.com).

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Show up to your holiday party rocking voluminous, wavy hair with the Hairdo 23″ Wavy Clip-In Extension. Loosely spiraled layers are just a clip and a click away with this multi-level design—specially made to give you gorgeous, jaw-dropping length and volume for days ($99; Ulta and Ulta.com).

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Must-Have Gifts This Season – Holiday Guide

Take a look at the Holiday Gift Guide – Artis, Tata Harper, Dermalogica, PHYTO, The Beachwaver Co. and Bosley Professional Strength have you covered this holiday season with something for everyone on your list!

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NEW! Artis Digit Collection ($185 for Digit 5-Brush Set including Digit Linear 1, Circle 1, Oval 4, Oval 3 and Oval 6; $375 for Digit 10-Brush Set including Digit Linear 1, Linear 1 Demi, Linear 3 Demi, Circle 1, Circle 1R, Oval 3, Oval 4, Oval 6, Oval 7, Oval 8):

Beautiful, luxurious and like a piece of art, Artis, the leading creators of high-performance beauty tools, have something for every beauty lover on your list, and this season the digital world gets more beautiful. First introduced as a limited edition 5 -Brush Skincare Set earlier this year, the moment is here to experience Digit for flawless makeup application, further changing the way makeup is applied for unparalleled, remarkable results. Shaped like a finger that is bent during application to a surface, this totally ergonomic shape helps Digit brushes feel completely comfortable in the hand, while orienting the fibre bundle so it easily applies makeup products to the skin. The dual finish handle fits into any aesthetic by offering a soft pearl finish on the top, and a mirror finish on the bottom of the handle. Artis brushes are made exclusively with CosmeFibre, a revolutionary engineered fibre made for applying cosmetic and makeup products. Available exclusively in 5 and 10 Brush Makeup sets, these ergonomic brushes are housed in portable zippered cases, complete with interior mirrors for ease of on-the-go makeup application, just in time for holiday travel.

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NEW! Artis Gold Palm Brush (Artisbrush.com $75.00)

Launching in gold for the holiday season (yes, I know, we read your minds), the Palm brush has many application uses, such as: foundation, concealer, setting powder, blush, self-tanner, moisturizer, sunscreen and sunblock. This ultra-minimalist product is designed to fit comfortably in the hand, providing unique application control. Shortening application time by applying and blending makeup and cosmetic formulas over the face and body with a few gentle gliding and/or circular movements, this tool may also be used to apply skincare formulas and continue that glowing complexion all year long.

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TATA HARPER THE MULTI-MASKING COLLECTION ($178 at TataHarperSkincare.com; Collection includes 30ml/1oz Resurfacing Mask, Purifying Mask and Limited Edition Honey Blossom Mask)

Following on the multi-masking trend bandwagon, this trio addresses all of your skin concerns & incorporates all of your multi-masking needs. The Resurfacing Mask provides instant glow, the Purifying Mask deeply cleanses and the Limited Edition Honey Blossom Resurfacing Masks boosts hydration. This collection is the ultimate beautifying mask trifecta.

  • Resurfacing Mask: For instant glow, use a thick layer of the Resurfacing Mask over the entire face, neck and chest. Leave for 15-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
  • Purifying Mask: For a deep cleansing treatment, use a thick layer of the Purifying Mask over the entire face. Leave for 15-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cold water.
  • Honey Blossom Resurfacing Mask: For a boost of soothing hydration, use a thick layer of the Honey Blossom Mask over the face, neck, and chest. Leave for 15-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
  • Tata’s Tips: For healthy, radiant skin, try Tata’s 3 step multi-masking routine. Step 1: For instant glow, apply the Resurfacing Mask over the entire face. Step 2: For a deep cleansing treatment, layer the Purifying Mask on your t-zone. Step 3: For an extra boost of hydration, apply the Honey Blossom Mask on the neck and chest. Leave all three masks on for 10-20 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

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Dermalogica® Power Rescue Masque Trio($59 at Dermalogica.com)

Trio of problem-solving masques to treat and target multiple skin concerns. Use individually to address specific concerns or “multimasque” for a targeted treatment.

Set Includes

Charcoal Rescue Masque

Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque

Skin Hydrating Masque

For The Glamorous: THE BEACHWAVER CO.:

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The Beachwaver Co. Beachwaver S1.25 Ceramic Rotating Curling Iron ($129 at Ulta.com)

Another new addition to the award-winning line of hair tools, the S1.25 has been seen making waves behind the scenes at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. This larger barrel width was created for women with longer hair who want voluminous blow out beachwaves. The new Beachwaver® S1.25 offers the same high-quality professional results as the Beachwaver® Pro, with the same user-friendly features from the S series. Key benefits include a heat range of 290° – 490°, lighter 5.5” ceramic barrel length, 1.25 barrel width, arrow button for rotation control, 8 foot swivel cord, ergonomic handle, beveled no-kink clamp, fast/slow speed switch and a home button.

For The Parisian-Beauty Lover: PHYTO:

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PHYTO PHYTOELIXIR Intense Nutrition Mask ($59; 6.2 fl oz. at PHYTO.com)

This indulgently rich mask melts into a luxurious hair rescuer that transforms even the driest, most porous hair. Narcissus flower wax, a beauty powerhouse envelops hair in prodigious nourishment. Macadamia oil, extremely rich in essential fatty acids, replenishes hair lipids with the promise of new suppleness and radiance. It is encapsulated in chronosphere designed to offer continuous release to the hair, protecting it against the recurring drying-out process. Hair is infinitely soft to the touch and totally manageable. Light-as-hair formula is suitable for all hair textures, even the finest hair.

For The Healthy-Hair Conscious: BOSLEY PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH:

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Bosley Professional Strength BosRevive Kit For Non Color-Treated Hair ($41.95 at Ulta.com)

Bosley Professional Strength BosRevive for Non Color-Treated Hair 3-Step System Starter Kit (BosRevive Nourishing Shampoo for Non Color-Treated Hair 5.1 oz, BosRevive Volumizing Conditioner for Non Color-Treated Hair 5.1 oz and BosRevive Leave-In Treatment for Non Color-Treated Hair 3.4 oz) is formula for those with “visibly thinning hair and excessive hair loss” to rejuvenate and recondition fragile miniaturized hair and scalp. LifeXtend Complex formulated to inhibit DHT build-up and provide anti-aging protection.

 

Get the Look: Priyanka Chopra 2016 Emmys

The 68th Annual Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Priyanka Chopra shined on the red carpet in her custom-made designer gown, and sleek yet chic twisted pony! Her go-to hairstylist Castillo used MOP haircare and ghd products to create this glamourous and sophisticated look.

“I started with a wash which is the foundation. I used MOP mixed greens shampoo ($20) and stuck with a moisturizing one to help her hair withstand humidity and heat from the tools.

Next I used MOP’s pear detangler ($22) and combed through her hair to untangle and minimize frizz. I added  MOP mixed greens leave-in conditioner from mid-shaft to the end to help coat any damage or dryness, then I added a bit of the MOP lemongrass lift ($22) root spray to help with setting the hair.

I rough blow-dried the hair using the ghd Air Hairdryer ($199) until it was about 80% dry, then brushed through it with the ghd Paddle Brush ($55) to take out any tangles.

With a tail comb I created the side part, then section by section I flat brush blow-dried the hair straight and then went back over each section with the ghd Platinum Styler ($249) from mid hair shaft to end.

Once I was done straightening, I took a dollop sized amount of MOP orange peel molding cream ($22) and coated root to mid hair shaft the side of her hair. I brushed it through with a finishing brush and then with a twisting motion I twisted it behind her ear and down the back of her neck.

I repeated this same technique, minus the twist and gathered her hair into a low ponytail, secured it with a hair bungee and wrapped a section of hair around the bungee to conceal it.

To finish, I made my final touches of MOP’s c-system firm hair spray ($24) around the hair line and around the ponytail.”

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Tracy Reese NYFW SS’17 Presentation and Cantu Beauty

Cantu debuted at their very first NYFW show this afternoon for Tracy Reese’s SS’17 presentation. The show featured a mix of models paired with inspirational and noteworthy, real women such as Bethann Hardison and Sasheer Zamata. Using Cantu products, lead stylist Bok-Hee created an ethereal, whimsical half-up messy bun on models, while utilizing the natural textures of each the real women to embrace their own style!

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Hair How To: Model Look

Hairstylist: Bok-Hee for Cantu

  1. Starting with the natural hair texture, work through a small amount of Cantu Wave Whip Curling Mousse($5.99, Target.com) to define natural wave pattern
  2. Take a large section from the sides, top and crown area and loosely pull into messy half bun, using an elastic to secure it in place. Make sure to leave a few wispy pieces falling naturally along the sides of the face back through the nape of the neck.
  3. Gently tug on hair that is pulled back to add slight imperfections, then loosely pin the bun to head.
  4. Spritz Cantu Coil Calm Detangler ($4.97, Walmart.com) to loosen and define texture of hair that is not in the knot
  5. Finish off the look with a few  sprigs of baby’s breathe or jeweled barrette

 

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Summer Hair Tools to Keep You Cool

Summer months are consumed with heat and humidity, but you can stay cool with long lasting styles from Bed Head, Revlon, and PRO Beauty Tools!

Whether you are lying at the beach, exploring the city or on the go we have the perfect tools to create the summer’s coolest styles. Don’t blow it, diffuse it! The Bed Head Curlipops™ 1875 Watt Diffuser Dryer is the one step, go-to tool to enhance your natural beach waves. With the rising temperatures, the Revlon XL Elastics work stronger and longer to keep your luscious locks in place and out of your face. Frizz is never a good look, the PRO Beauty Tools® 1” Professional Ceramic Shine Digital Straightener seals in sleekness while adding incredible shine!

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PRO Beauty Tools® 1” Professional Ceramic Shine Digital Straightener ($39.99.Target): straightens, adds shine, and eliminates frizz in one pass. The Ceramic plates provide a smooth glide for all day shine. The Advanced Digital Display provides multiple heat settings for all hair types and beeps when desired temperature is reached.

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Bed Head Curlipops Tourmaline Ionic Diffuser Dryer ($34.99/target): gives your hair massive texture and outrageous volume. Complete with Tourmaline Ionic Tech, two heats and speeds for styling flexibility and a Cold Shot button to set the style, you will get the hair soft, shiny and frizz-free all at once!

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Revlon XL Extra Long Elastics ($3.99/target): keep your hair out of your face without the fear of it getting loose. Whether you are on the go or on the beach you will have a strong hold that won’t pull or cause any damage!

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Get The Look: Gabrielle Union at 2016 ESPY Awards

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Here’s the breakdown on Gabrielle Union’s flawless look from the 2016 ESPY Awards. Below, find the step by step guide along with the products used by got2b and Smooth ‘N Shine celebrity hairstylist, Larry Sims.

Get the Look

  1. Start off by adding in 18” clip in extensions for volume and length.
  2. Next, prep hair with got2b Guardian Angel Flat Iron Balm and flat iron hair in sections starting from the nape of the neck working towards the top for a smooth sleek texture.
  3. Continue by parting the top of the hair into a small semi-circle using the arch of the eyebrows for reference. Gather this top section and place into a small pony with added volume. Smooth out flyaways with a pea size amount of Smooth ‘N Shine Polishing Instant Repair Hair Polisher .
  4. Next, use a jumbo curling barrel to create a slight curl at the ends of the hair and brush edges with Smooth ‘N Shine Instant Edge Smoothing Pomade .
  5. Complete the style with got2b mess-merizing texturizing hairspray for added texture and a tousled look!

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In a world where women battle with heat styling appliances daily, it’s reassuring to know that divine intervention is now available from göt2b guardian angel.  Developed with heavenly hair in mind, göt2b unlocks the secret to superior heat protection plus advanced styling support.  Each product is formulated with an innovative patented heat-activated polymer technology that delivers proven 425°F heat protection with a glossy finish.

$5.99; mass retailers

Smooth N Shine Polishing Hair Polisher

Smooth ‘N Shine Polishing Instant Repair Hair Polisher

Concentrated polishing formula instantly makes hair soft, shiny and smooth. Conditions and detangles dry, damaged hair, eliminates frizzies and helps prevent breakage.

  • Makes hair soft, shiny & smooth
  • Conditions & detangles dry, damaged hair
  • With aloe vera

$4.99, mass retailers

Smooth N Shine Instant Edge Smoothing Pomade

Smooth ‘N Shine Instant Edge Smoothing Pomade

Finally! The unruly hairs at the edges of your hairline are put in their place. Smooth ‘N Shine Instant Edge Smoothing Pomade controls and keeps fine hairs at the edge (nape and temple) in place. It’s formulated with a perfectly balanced blend of olive and tea tree oils for moisture, shine and stimulating feel, plus cosmetic surfactants that offer a sleeker, non-waxy feel. It provides long-lasting edge fixation and control.

 

  • Unruly hairs at the edges of your hairline are put in their place
  • Lasting edge fixation and control
  • Perfectly balanced blend of olive and tea tree oils for moisture, shine and stimulating feel

$4.99; mass retailers

Got2b texturizing hairspray

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The texturizing hairspray is the ultimate styling tool to achieve touchable textures with a causal natural finish. How to use: Hold 8-10 inches from hair. Spray over dry hair, tousling hair with your fingers to create desired style, then spray again on dry styled hair to hold finished style. $5.99; mass retailers