Amazon Prime Day – Exclusive Deals on Electronics, Clothing, and More

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Mark your calendar! Prime Day is right around the corner,Wednesday, July 15, 2015.

What is Prime Day?

More deals than Black Friday, exclusive for Prime members.

Prime Day is a one-day shopping event on July 15, 2015, with more deals than Black Friday. Prime members can shop exclusive deals from electronics, toys, video games, movies, clothing, patio, lawn and garden, sports and outdoor items and more.

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Prime Day is a global shopping event, offering more deals than Black Friday, exclusively for Prime members. On Wednesday, July 15 new and existing members will be able to shop thousands of Lightning Deals, Deals of the Day, and will receive unlimited Free Two-Day Shipping. Members will find deals starting at midnight PDT, with new deals starting throughout the day, as often as every ten minutes. Not a Prime member? Try Prime today and get immediate access to deals on July 15.

Prime members can find deals on products across categories including electronics, toys, video games, movies, clothing, patio, lawn and garden, sports and outdoor items and more. Members will enjoy deals on items perfect for summer adventures, their to-do list, family road trips, back to school supplies, and everyday essentials. Prime members can shop on any device, including smartphones and tablets and enjoy deals anytime, and anywhere.

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Mineral Fusion Store Event – Annapolis MD

MINERAL FUSION TO HOST IN-STORE ROAD SHOW AT WHOLE FOODS IN

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WHAT: Whole Foods Market in Annapolis will be hosting a Mineral Fusion Road Show while offering customers 40% off of all Mineral Fusion Products including skin, hair, body, nail care and cosmetics. Enjoy complimentary makeup applications from passionate and experienced makeup artists in the natural cosmetics industry while exploring all that Mineral Fusion has to offer.

WHO: Based in Denver, CO., Mineral Fusion™ launched in 2006, and has since then become the leading natural cosmetics and personal care brand. Its innovative collection of antioxidant-enhanced, mineral-rich cosmetics, hair care, body care, skincare, and most recently, nail-care products are infused with active ingredients that deliver wide-ranging benefits of minerals to revitalize, nourish and protect. All of the products within the Mineral Fusion portfolio are safe for all skin types, eco-friendly and free of gluten, parabens, SLS, phthalates, artificial colors and synthetic fragrances, 100% Vegetarian, and most are 100% Vegan.

WHEN: Friday, July 31st – Sunday, August 5th

WHERE: Whole Foods Market
200 Harker Place Ste 100
Annapolis, MD

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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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Sherri Shepherd on QVC with LUXHAIR NOW

Sherri Shepherd, former Daytime Emmy® Award winning co-host, actress, and mom, will be on QVC Friday, 6/19 at 10am EST!

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Sherri will be showcasing a mix of hero products and debuting new styles, like the LUXHAIR NOW Cropped Pixie, from her high-fashion wigs and hairpiece line, LUXHAIR™ NOW™ by Sherri Shepherd.

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This is Sherri’s second debut with the network and it was a lot fun to watch.  She does a fabulous job of styling the hair and showcasing looks for all hair types.

Previously, I have stated the importance of purchasing a quality hairpiece, whether for impromptu events, running errands or having a bad hair day!

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I will be watching the debut and if you want to follow my tweets use the hashtag #luxhairnow

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.

Motions Hair – Treat & Repair {Color Care} Products

Motions has launched a new collection of hair care products.  The brand focused on healthy color treated hair with a set of cleansers and conditioners.  For an intense treatment, ladies can also purchase the deep conditioning masque for all hair types.

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Treat and Repair Color Care

From my experience with Motions Treat & Repair products, the shampoo helps to retain moisture without completely drying out my hair.  The conditioner works wonders (after washing) making my hair much softer than before.  I also want to share that both products smell great throughout my wash and a few days afterwards.  It was clear that a professional product was used on my tresses.

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Wearing a turban to protect my tresses

That’s a tip we can’t forget; there’s a lot of hair products out there but are they professional or salon quality?  Trust me ladies, that makes a difference in the health, styling, and growth of your hair.  Although it’s easy to grab a $3 dollar masque while picking up medicine, love your hair and help it to look it’s best.

Motions products can be purchased at your local beauty supply store.

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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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COCOTIQUE Beauty Review: January Subscription Box

COCOTIQUE is the latest subscription box for women of color and diverse ethnicities.  Once you become a member, subscribers receive a monthly box with a variety of (sample) hair, skin, and nail products.  The company also features brands such as Black Opal, Milani, Creme of Nature, OPI, Revlon, and Shea Moisture to name a few.

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The theme of January’s box was to refresh and renew with a collection of products from every category such as cosmetics, bodycare, and fragrance.  The products included were ACURE Triple Action Repairing Morrocan Argan Oil and Stem Cell Shampoo, ACURE Triple Action Repairing Morrocan Argan Oil and Stem Cell Conditioner, BEFINE Assorted Skincare Products, HARVEY Prince Hello Fragrance, NAKED BAR SOAP Lemongrass Grapefruit Foaming Sugar Scrub, NICKLA K New York Quad Eyeshadow, NUBIAN HERITAGE Honey & Black Seed Hand Cream.

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I was excited to receive my COCOTIQUE box and pleasantly surprised at the beautiful packaging.  I can’t wait to fully indulge in every product but the one item I can’t live without is the Honey & Black Seed Hand Cream.

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I’m in between manicures and seeking to restore moisture back into my hands and cuticles.  This luxurious moisturizing treatment instantly restored my hands with a nice cooling effect.  The hand cream’s also formulated with Black Seed Oil, Honey, and Apricot Oil.  It’s the perfect size to carry in my handbag (and use) while wearing a pair of gloves.

I love beauty products that work and COCOTIQUE offers product samples that are infused with natural ingredients and gentle cleansers.  To learn more about COCOTIQUE and become a subscriber click here.