Category: Hair

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Back To School Schedule: TouchBack Marker Temporary Hair Color

With the kids back and school your schedule is sure to start getting hectic once again. If you find you have no time left in the day for yourself, you’re not alone! At least TouchBack Marker provides an easy way to make sure your hair always fresh from the salon.

TouchBack’s mistake-proof marker delivers true, temporary hair color instantly. The pocket-sized marker makes for easy application when you want it, where you want it.

 

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Tracy Reese NYFW SS18: Get The Understated Blowout With Cantu

Yesterday, Cantu took the NYFW stage again at Tracy Reese’s SS’18 presentation. The show was inspired by the message that ‘Every Woman has a Story’ and featured a mix of models alongside real women.

During the presentation, each woman shared what made them unique, what they believed in, or what inspired them – all in their native tongue.

The beauty look embraced individuality enhancing each woman’s multifaceted personality.

Hair How To: Understated Blowout

Inspiration: Embracing the texture of each woman, we wanted to create a simple yet wearable style that allowed the fashion to be the main focal point.

Hairstylist: Bok-Hee for Cantu

  • Step 1: Start by spraying roots and lengths of hair with Cantu Refresh Dry Co-Wash for a clean, conditioned base.
  • Step 2: Next, spray hair with Cantu Thermal Shield Heat Protectant and blow hair out smooth using a round brush.
  • Step 3: Once hair is smoothed out, use a 1 ½ inch curing iron to create subtle curls at the lengths. When finished, loosen up the curls with your fingers for a more subtle wave.
  • Step 4: Lastly, mold hairline around the part and face using Cantu Extra Hold Edge Stay Gel to stand up slightly.
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It’s A 10 Haircare: Official Professional Hair Care Sponsor of The 2018 Miss America Pageant

It’s a 10 Haircare, the go-to hair care brand for professional stylists and clients across the globe, is proud to announce its role as the Official Professional Hair Care Sponsor of “The 2018 Miss America® Competition.” To celebrate, the brand is launching an unprecedented, interactive campaign offering everyone inAmerica a chance to receive a free bottle of the brand’s #1 selling Miracle Leave-In Product if the newly crowned MissAmerica comes from their state.

Starting today, residents of the fifty states and the District of Columbia can visit http://missamerica.itsa10haircare.com/to register for this campaign.  Registered residents of the state from which the new Miss America hails will automatically receive a free 2 oz. Miracle Leave-In Product in the mail, courtesy of It’s a 10 Haircare. In addition, everyone else who registered coast to coast and in Alaska and Hawaii will also receive a coupon code for a free gift with purchase at Itsa10Haircare.com, regardless of their state.

“This campaign is a way to celebrate not only the women making a difference in the Miss America Competition, but also our fans nationwide who are pursuing their unique dreams, careers and philanthropic endeavors,” said Carolyn Aronson, Founder and CEO of It’s a 10 Haircare. “The Miss America Organization’s philanthropic arm is particularly appealing to me, as I have made it my mission to give back in ways that empower women and celebrate diversity. Together, we are going to reach millions of Americans and help them feel recognized and inspired – we couldn’t have hoped for a better partnership.”

During the broadcast of “The 2018 Miss America Competition,” Aronson will share her story and talk about the promotion.

“The 2018 Miss America Competition” will broadcast live on ABC from Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall on Sunday, September 10th (9:00 – 11:00p.m. ET and PT).

The Miss America Competition showcases the intellect, grace, and exceptional talent of 51 accomplished women representing their home states (and District of Columbia) as they compete for the coveted title of Miss America. As previously announced, Chris Harrison (ABC’s “The Bachelor” franchise and “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire”) returns to host the legendary competition, with Sage Steele (ESPN’s “SportsCenter on the Road” and “SportsCenter: AM”) joining as co-host. Celebrity judges for the final night of the competition include Thomas Rhett, Molly Sims, Jordin Sparks, and Jess Cagle.

For the latest news, be sure to follow Miss America (@MissAmerica) and It’s a 10 Haircare (@itsa10haircare) on social and join the conversation by using the official hashtag for the show, #MissAmerica.

 

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Nutrafol Supplement: Hair Loss Awareness Month

August is Hair Loss Awareness month, and although you may not be losing your hair, everyone has a unique hair history consisting of factors that may have caused damage or can contribute to hair thinning/loss in the future.

Nutrafol, a multi-targeted nutraceutical supplement goes beyond conventional hair loss research to improve overall hair health and help you achieve the fullest head of hair possible. Using clinically-tested, standardized botanical ingredients, the natural solution works to increase length and volume while aiding in strengthening your hair and preventing future hair loss.

In honor of Hair Loss Awareness Month, Dr. Joshua Zeichner and Nutrafol have hosted a webinar regarding hair loss:

 

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com

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Summer Travel and Getaway Essentials

The summer months are all about quick weekend getaways, so it’s best to stock up on the perfect travel essentials! Make sure you pack your bags full of Sun Bum and John Frieda and listen to experts like Umbreen Sheikh and Sophia Gushee on how to make the most of you short vacation!

Sun Bum Original Sunscreen 

Bigger isn’t always better, so breeze through security with serious sun protection stowed away in your carry on. Just like the full-sized versions, these cute little sunscreens deliver the same premium, ultra-lightweight formula and irresistible beachy smell.

John Frieda Hot Air Brush

Dry and style your hair in just one step with this multi-tasking hot air brush, newly redesigned with a sleeker, 1” ceramic titanium-coated barrel.
Ask the Experts:
Umbreen Sheikh, Founder of Wink Brow Bar

When grooming at home, it’s alright to tweeze a couple of hairs from the middle of the brow but do not touch any hairs that are in line with the nose. If you take a pen or a stick and put it vertically up against the side of your nose you can see where the brow should start on both sides.

Sophia Gushee, detox and wellness expert and author of A to Z of D-Toxing

•Broad-spectrum, which will guard against both UVA and UVB rays
• Water-resistant
• Safer key ingredients include zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, preferably without nanoparticles. If they are not available, then select avobenzone at 3 percent.
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Protect Your Skin and Hair: Hot Summer Sun

As the summer starts getting hotter, it is so easy to fall victim to the damage the heat can cause. Make sure you are protecting your skin and hair with these easy tips and tricks from TouchBack, Sun Bum, Smashbox, John Frieda and Sophia Gushee.

Revive your hair color with TouchBack Marker

TouchBack’s mistake-proof marker delivers true, temporary hair color instantly. The pocket-sized marker makes for easy application when you want it, where you want it.

Sooth your skin with Sun Bum Cool Down Hydrating After Sun Gel

Replenish skin with this tried-and-true classic—a beach bag essential.

 

Hydrate your face with Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil

Photo Finish Primer Oil from Smashbox Cosmetics is the first-ever primer specially formulated in a lightweight, luxurious oil to create radiant skin that glows on and off camera.

 

Tame the frizz with John Frieda Satin Finish Straightener

Pin-straight hair has never looked sleeker or felt softer. The revamped, premium flat iron now features generously sized 1 ½” inch plates that allow for quick, easy straightening using an advanced ionic generator.
Ask an Expert: Sophia Gushee, detox and wellness expert
  • Minimize your exposure during the sun’s strongest hours (generally 10am to 4pm)
  • Wear clothing that guards from the sun, like hats and light, long-sleeved shirts
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Summer Hair Problems are Solved

It’s the season we’ve all been waiting for…Summer, Summer, Summertime! While we’re all excited about the beach parties, hikes, and all other exhilarating activities summer has to offer, it’s almost impossible to avoid the annoying summer related hair worries!  Whether your issue is the high humidity levels or hair breakage caused by chlorine and salt water, Schwarzkopf GLISS, Schwarzkopf göt2b, and Live Clean has the fix for you.

HUMIDITY

 

 

*NEW January 2017

göt2b Volumaniac Bodifying hairspray

This volumizing spray immediately locks in volume with enough hold for that drama that you crave.  How to use: Hold 8-10 inches from hair. Spray evenly over hair for an all over hold or spot spray and use hands to create extra volume. Re-spray after styling to hold dry finished style.

$5.99; mass retailers

 

*NEW January 2017

göt2b Volumaniac Bodifying Mousse

Infused with polymer complex and flex agent technology that provide a natural high hold with elasticity.

How to use: Shake well before use. Pump a fluffy dollop into hand and distribute evenly through damp hair. Blow dry or style as usual.

$5.99; mass retailers

FRIZZ

Live Clean Argan Oil Restorative Shampoo and Conditioner

–          Live Clean® Argan Oil Restorative Shampoo gently cleanses while restoring natural luster. Enriched with 100% pure Argan Oil, certified organic Grape Seed, and Olive oils for enhanced long term conditioning and shine.

–          Live Clean® Argan Oil Restorative Conditioner hydrates and nourishes without adding any excess weight. Enriched with 100% pure Argan Oil, certified organic Grape Seed, and Olive oils for enhanced long term conditioning and shine.

$5.99 each; Target.com

TANGLES

*NEW January 2017

Schwarzkopf GLISS™ Ultimate Repair Express Repair™ Conditioner

Heavily damaged hair loses Keratin resulting in a severely weakened hair structure. It requires extreme repair to recover. GLISS™ Ultimate Repair Express Repair™ Conditioner uses a high-performance formula with 3X liquid Keratin to precisely repair damaged hair and replaces lost Keratin leaving your hair restored and combatable.

$5.99; mass retailers

 

 

*NEW January 2017

Schwarzkopf GLISS™ Ultra Moisture Express Repair™ Conditioner

Daily stress can dry out your hair until it reaches a breaking point. It needs deep repair from the inside and surface reconstruction from the outside. GLISS™ Ultra Moisture Express Repair™ Conditioner contains a special complex with Keratine Care-19 Complex and leaves your hair touchably soft.

Key Benefits:

  • Instant compatibility
  • Protection against hair breakage
  • Intense hydration

$5.99; Mass Retailers

 

BREAKAGE

*NEW January 2017

Schwarzkopf GLISS™ Ultimate Repair Shampoo & Conditioner

Heavily damaged hair loses Keratin resulting in a severely weakened hair structure. It requires extreme repair to recover. GLISS™ Ultimate Repair Shampoo & Conditioner uses a high-performance formula with 3X liquid Keratin to precisely repair damaged hair and replaces lost Keratin leaving your hair restored and combable.

Key Benefits:

  • Improved combability
  • Deep reconstruction
  • More shine and up to 90% stronger and shinier hair

Schwarzkopf Stylist Tip: Your hair behaves like a sponge, if you squeeze the excess water from your hair prior to applying conditioner, your hair will better absorb the nutrients from the conditioner.

$5.99; mass retailers

 

DRY HAIR

 

 

*NEW January 2017

Schwarzkopf GLISS™ Ultra Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner

Daily stress can dry out your hair until it reaches a breaking point. It needs deep repair from the inside and surface reconstruction from the outside. GLISS™ Ultra Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner is a creamy lathering shampoo formula that contains a special complex with Keratin Care-19 Complex and deeply repairs your hair for soft, healthy-looking hair and significantly less hair breakage.

 

Key Benefits:

  • Up to 85% less hair breakage*
  • Intense hydration
  • Ultra moisturized hair with health shine

$5.99; mass retailers

 

 

*NEW January 2017

Schwarzkopf GLISS™ Ultra Moisture Anti-Breakage Treatment

GLISS™ Ultra Moisture Anti-Breakage Treatment contains a special complex of Keratin Care-19 Complex and penetrates deep into your hair for softness and shine, with up to 95% less hair breakage.

$5.99; mass retailers

COLOR FADE:

 

*NEW January 2017

Schwarzkopf GLISS™ Color Guard™ Shampoo and Conditioner

Every color-addict knows that maintaining salon-quality color-treated hair is a full time job. When frequent hair-washing causes color to dull or fade, the first step to caring for your color-treated hair begins in the shower. Specifically developed for colored and highlighted hair, GLISS™ Color Guard™ Shampoo and Conditioner protects, strengthens, and locks-in color, ensuring luminous shine and brighter color.

Key Benefits:

  • Anti-fading color protection
  • UVA/UVB filter helps lock color in
  • Color protection for 12 weeks

Schwarzkopf Stylist Tip: Your hair behaves like a sponge, if you squeeze the excess water from your hair prior to applying conditioner, your hair will better absorb the nutrients from the conditioner.

$5.99; mass retailers

*NEW January 2017

Schwarzkopf GLISS™ Color Guard Express Repair Conditioner

Through frequent hair-washing, colored, tinted or highlighted hair loses its color. It needs special protection to retain its intense color and luminance. Gliss Cover Guard Leave-In Conditioner provides instant combable hair and color protection up to 12 weeks.

  • Hair Type: All Hair Types
  • Used For: damage repair, replenishing, shine enhancing

$5.99; mass retailers

 

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GET THE LOOK: Rita Ora at the 2017 Met Gala

Who: Rita Ora at the 2017 Met Gala
The Look: 1930’s Hollywood
The Inspiration:  Rita’s gorgeous silk gown confection by Marchesa immediately inspired Celebrity Makeup Artist Kathy Jeung to give Rita a strong red lip to match her dress. Kathy added strong brows and bold lashes with a matte skin finish, added glowing shimmery highlights on the cheekbones and lower lash line.
How to Get the Look: 
Skin
Kathy applied Rimmel London Stay Matte Primer all over Rita’s cleansed face to create a smooth mattifying canvas for makeup. She then applied Rimmel London Match Perfection 2 ‘n 1 Concealer in shade Light with her ring finger in a tapping motion underneath Rita’s eyes, erasing dark circles. Kathy applied Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation in Sand with a flat foundation brush in broad strokes over Rita’s face, and blended with a damp sponge, giving Rita a sheer, natural looking matte finish.
Cheeks
Kathy used Rimmel London Kate Moss Sculpting & Highlighting Kit in Golden Sands to highlight the tops of Rita’s cheekbones, above her jawline and down length of her nose. She contoured the hollows under her cheekbones, just under her jawbone and under her chin using a narrow wedge brush and applied the blush using a rounded brush on the apples of her cheeks and extended towards temples.
Kathy added a natural glow and a healthy dose of color by applying Rimmel London’s Natural Bronzer in Sun Bronze, with a large fluffy brush, by dusting lightly along hairline, on temples, on cheeks and under chin. She also blended into the face to soften the contour.
Eyes
Kathy applied the beige shade of the Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Shadow Contouring Palette in Keep Calm & Wear Gold all over the eyelid to browbone as a base color and browbone highlighter. She used the dark beige matte shade in the eye socket hollow to enhance the crease. She lined Rita’s eyes using Rimmel ScandalEyes Thick & Thin Eyeliner by applying a thin line along the lashes to subtlety blend in the lash line. Lastly, she enhanced Rita’s eye look by using Rimmel London’s brand new volumizing, clump-free Shake It Fresh Mascara to complete the look.
Brows
Kathy gave Rita a structured brow, using Rimmel London Brow This Way Brow Sculpting Kit in Dark Brown. She brushed the powder on to fill in, and extend the shape and give structure to Rita’s eyebrows. She then used Brow This Way Brow Styling Gel in Clear to keep stray hairs in place.
Lips
Kathy lined Rita’s lips using Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish Lip Liner in  Red Dynamite to give added shape and staying power. She finished off the lips by applying Rimmel London’s Show Off Lip Velvet in Burning Lava and Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Matte Lipstick in Kiss of Life. She layered Rimmel London #Insta Fix & Matte Translucent Powder in between the layers to keep everything in place.
Where to Find Them: Rimmel London products are available at chain drug stores and mass retailers nationwide. Visit www.RimmelLondon.com for store locations and to try the newest products with Rimmel London’s exclusive Get The Look App available on iTunes and Google Play. Rimmel London’s new Shake It Fresh is available now at Target.com.
#EdgeYourLook #RimmelRebel
@RimmelLondonUS
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Conair Hairbrushes Product Review – Affordable Styling Tool

Owning the right set of hair brushes can be the same as purchasing a gorgeous lipstick.  It’s essential to your beauty routine and a must-have product.

I decided to give my hair some attention and invest in the proper set of brushes. The summer requires a lot of hair manipulation and can lead to loss at the root.

To help out in this area, Conair shipped a set of brushes.  I’m huge fan of the hot air brush that was featured on this site a year ago and was excited to receive the package.  In terms of hair maintenance, the brush is by no means a substitute for professional blowouts but I have received compliments after using this product.

My technique is to apply serum, section the hair, start on a low-heat; working until the hair is straight.

Product Review:

Let’s talk about the new set of brushes!  I received the Quick Blow-Dry Metal Vent Brush, Carbon Smooth Fast Drying Anti Static Brush, and Ultra Detangler Large Nylon Round Brush.  Again, each brush has an individual use, which is very important to remember.

The Quick Blow-Dry Metal Vent Brush allows airflow from your dryer to the hair; Smooth Fast Drying Anti Static Brush prevents static after blow-drying, and Ultra Detangler Nylon Round brush easily glides through wet hair.  You’re probably asking, “Which brush did I use?”  And the answer is all of them!

The ultimate purpose of using a hairbrush is not just for styling but it’s critical to the health of your hair. I suggest researching the right hair tools and visit your local Ulta to purchase a set of Conair Brushes.  The company has a variety of brushes for all hair types.

After using the set of brushes, I have received several compliments on my hair and it’s not because I’m a great stylist (smile) but due to using the right tools!