Ponytails For Spring
Cameron Diaz’s ponytail is all at once cute, sassy, and sophisticated, making it the perfect accessory for those days when you need something that’s both beautiful and fast. Adding a ponytail to your ensemble brings an element of playfulness, but it’s important to keep it looking cosmopolitan, not girly.
So what makes this ponytail so special? Its the combination of waves, volume and side swept bangs that create a modern twist. Try this look with jeans and heals or your favorite little black dress.
To create this look start by applying a leave in conditioner on the ends of your hair, this is important to keep your tail looking pretty and polished. Next spritz a few pumps of a heat protecting spray (my favorite is Sedu Protecting Boost) and ghd’s Sea Spray for Matte Waves. The protecting spray will make sure your locks stay shiny throughout your blow dry and this waves spray is fantastic for making light sexy waves. To add volume smooth on Fat Hair Lotion from ghd, this product adds medium hold and packs a ton of body into your main. Make sure to apply these products before you blow dry, they are all heat activated.
Now you’re ready for your blow out. For this look don’t use a straightener, you want a bit of wave. For slight waves use a concentrator attachment or for added wave use a diffuser. Now that you have a nice wave and great volume, pull your hair back just above the nape of your neck. Use a fabric covered rubber band to protect your hair from breakage. To complete the look take a small chunk from the ponytail and wrap it around the rubber band several times. A few bobby pins will hold the strands wrapped around the band in place. Finish with a few pumps of a shine spray, Aveda’s Brilliant Spray-On Shine is so easy and smells wonderful. A spray shine is a great tool because you don’t have to touch the hair after you apply it, just spritz and go.
If you have fringe bangs for the purposes of this look, leave them slightly messy with the use of a light pomade. Put a little on your finger tips and lightly work the product through your bangs motioning back and forth from just below the roots to the ends. For side swept bangs spray a little more of the ghd Sea Spray for Matte Waves on your bangs and scrunch them a little. This adds a light hold and a bit more wave.
Add your favorite sunglasses and a fabulous bracelet - you’re off looking chic, confident and fun!
(Image Courtesy Just Jared)
Renee Zellweger and Cameron Diaz:
Best In Oscar Fashion 2008
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The Oscars this year looked more like a funeral than a celebration of the years best in film. Perhaps this was due to the respect actors wanted to give the writers, the strike only recently being declared settled. Whatever the reason the dresses were a sea of black, red and white and considerably lacking in creativity. I counted only four other colors floating around the buzzing cameras and while black and red can be quite elegant the ensembles were, I’m sorry to say, boring. Most were fitted sheathes flowing to the ground with little or no detail and what looked like over sized corsages on the shoulders. With the amount of colorful designs on the way this Spring you would think the designers would have produced a more delightful array for the catwalk of everything Hollywood.
The one dress that saved the evening was a nineteen-forties inspired gown designed by the illustrious Carolina Herrera and worn by Renee Zellweger. Recalling dresses worn by sirens of the silver screen like Rita Hayworth and Betty Grable, Ms. Zellweger’s execution of the idea was one of flawless modern elegance. Her short haircut, the latest “it” style, frames her face perfectly and the side swept bangs make the look effortless and pretty. Note this look is accented only by fabulous bracelets, once again cultivating a breathtaking modern image.
Also worth mentioning is the ponytail, an Oscar favorite this year. Cameron Diaz carried this off wonderfully using beach waves and side swept bangs to add volume and texture to this classic fashion. This type of texture makes the ponytail look fresh and sophisticated, making this one of the best tools to spruce up your forthcoming Spring 2008 wardrobe.
~ Check back tomorrow for the How To on this hot ponytail look!
(Images Courtesy Just Jared, Jeff Vespa)
How To Have Beautiful Hair
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Lately my hair has transformed into something that feels like satin and always looks fantastic, without too much work. Everywhere I go women are asking me what I use on my hair to make it look and feel so good.
Yes, I do have a secret, actually a couple of them. The products I use combined together make my hair shine like never before and it feels silkier and smoother than I ever could have hoped for. It’s not just the products, it’s the particular products combined together and the specific appliances that make the difference.
Just a few months ago I had horribly damaged hair that, in my significant other’s words, felt like straw. In my quest for soft, silky, beautiful hair I have tried it all. This is the best of the best, these products are so good that I am reluctant to try anything else, no matter how good it is rumored to be! Don’t worry, if I find anything better I’ll let you know, but for now, here are all my secrets for gorgeous hair:
Terax Miele Hydrating Shampoo: One of the best shampoo’s I have ever had the pleasure of using, it smells like honey and hydrates your hair wonderfully. You can tell the difference the first time you rinse your hair out, even before you put the conditioner in your hair feels hydrated.
Terax Crema Moisturizing Daily Conditioner: It’s no wonder Terax only makes one conditioner, I don’t know how you could improve on a product this good. It only needs to be left in for a minute or two, a great time saver in comparison to other deep conditioners. This product leaves my hair so soft that I absolutely refuse to try anything else, no matter how good it is rumored to be. My standards for conditioner are impeccably high and finally a company has exceeded them!
Terax Life Drops Leave In Protein Conditioner: Where do I even start to try to tell you about this wonderful leave in conditioner. In the past I have thought leave in conditioners were a bit of a joke, I could never really tell a difference no matter how expensive the product was. This leave in conditioner is different. I can feel the texture of my hair becoming softer and smoother as I run the product through my hair. Also great for protecting color treated hair, it prevents color loss or fading by sealing the cuticle and retaining moisture. In addition to how wonderfully this product works it smells like vanilla cake batter!
Sedu Heat Protecting Spray: If you’ve ever used a heat protecting spray before you may have wondered if it is actually doing its job. One use of this heat protecting spray and you’ll know it is doing its job! A full line of sprays to meet your every need (Smoothing, Volumizing, Moisturizing, and Color Protecting), when using this spray I notice a significant difference in the amount of damage to my hair from heat tools.
Sedu Ultrasilent Hair Dryer: The best ionic/tourmaline hair dryer, hands down! When using this hair dryer I always notice a marked differences in the softness, smoothness, texture and silkiness of my hair. Three heat settings and three power levels, this hair dryer has better than the standard “cool shot”, you can dry your hair on high with no heat! You will not find a better hair dryer at any price!
Terax Gloss Finishing Serum: This serum adds the final touch of softness to my hair. Although my hair is already soft from the above products, this gloss takes it to the next level leaving it very silky and smooth. Use it once your hair is dry, this is one product I will never go without.
Sedu Revolution Styling Iron: One of the best styling irons I have tried, this iron not only doesn’t damage my hair, it leaves it feeling softer and even more taken care of. Adjustable temperature and it heats up in 30 seconds. This iron has curved plates so you can do anything with it, straighten, curl, wave, or flip.
Davines No. 10 Universal Polishing Coat: My secrets would not be complete without this polish! Use it after everything else to define and shine. A very little goes a very long way, it truly is a polishing tool. Eliminates fly-aways, separates just enough without being to controlling and smells like heaven. Every time I use this people ask me what perfume I’m wearing, little so they know it’s a hair styling product!
This may seem like a lot of products, but once you try them you will feel the difference. Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s just the styling products that make the difference. When you are trying to attain the softest and silkiest hair possible it’s the combination of shampoo, conditioner, styling products and the type of tools you use that will pay off in the way your hair looks and feels.
After Hair Coloring: I only use Terax Botanica Leave-In Moisturizer once every six weeks, but I wouldn’t be without it. After a hair coloring your hair needs more than extra conditioning. Through the coloring process your hair has been stripped of moisture and it needs a shot of moisture to bring your hair’s environment into balance. That is exactly what Botanica Leave-In Moisturizer provides in one easy step. It is important to give your hair this treatment immediately after coloring, your hair will thank you!
(Images Courtesy Davines, Sedu, Terax)
Sephora’s Best
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Hot Deal at Sephora:
Get in on Sephora’s deal of the week, with any order at Sephora.com enter the code HOPE at the checkout and get a free deluxe sample of Philosophy Hope in a Jar. This moisturizer for all skin types was voted Best of Sephora 2007. Don’t miss you chance to try it for yourself!
Here are a few of my favorite picks from Sephora to have you looking your most beautiful:
Plumps your lips fantastically and smooths every line, your lips will look and feel amazing! One of the best lip products out there.
Philosophy Shower For The Cure:
A must for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this tangerine scented three in one bath gel, body cleanser, and shampoo will save you time in the shower and 100% percent of all profits go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation!
Terax Hair Care Miele Hydrating Shampoo:
Smells like honey and makes your hair feel equally luxurious, if your hair needs hydrating this is what you want.
Urban Decay Surreal Skin Mineral Makeup:
Love the look of foundation but want the convenience and feel of a powder? This is one great product! It gives you the coverage of foundation, layers on as light or heavy as you want and it makes your skin glow! The perfect size to throw in your purse!
T3 Bespoke Labs Overnight Dryer:
Want something better than the wall dryer the hotel provides? This little beauty has a handle that folds up to make this the perfect size for your overnight. All the benefits of your regular size T3 in half the space!
So perfect, it’s already a classic. If you love gardenia this is a must for your collection.
(Images Courtesy Sephora)
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