Golden Globes Hair Trend I Loved

January 17th, 2012 by Lucie Amberg

There’s plenty of discussion on the web about Golden Globes fashion, and while there were some nice looks, nothing knocked me out (although I wholeheartedly agree with Sara Cornell’s Helen Mirren accolades– Love her!).

Overall, color was trending, particularly purple and green, along with bridal looks, metallic accents, and a whole lot of reliably flattering mermaid silhouettes. Not without merit, but I’ve seen it before. In fact, many of these trends have been cycling (and recycling) for the past few years. Maybe we’re in a red-carpet rut…

I was very excited by a beauty trend, though. Many women were sporting some version of Rita Hayworth hair:

Long, soft waves with a committed side part. Looks effortlessly pretty and polished at the same time. Check it out:

Diane Lane

Julianne Moore

Madeleine Stowe

Nicole Kidman

Madonna and Andrea Riseborough

They all wear it well– a good reminder that simple styling can be your best friend in a formalwear situation. Another interesting point is that all of these women are over 40. Now, the idea that women over 40 should NEVER wear their hair long is about as relevant as a Virginia Slim, but savvy over-40 fashionistas know that long hair can be tricky. Get it wrong and you could end up looking very Real Housewives or– even worse –sister wives.

So what do you think? Do you like this look on the red carpet or do you prefer more structured ‘dos? And how do you feel about long hair vs. short hair as you (oh-so-gracefully) age?

Rita Hayworth photo from IMDB.com. All other photos from InStyle.com.

Posted in Celebrity Fashion, Celebrity Styles, Hairstyles Related Topics: Andrea Riseborough, Beauty, Diane Lane, Golden Globes, Hair, Julianne Moore, Madeleine Stowe, Madonna, nicole kidman, Red Carpet, Rita Hayworth

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Get the High Bun Hairstyles just like Celebs Love!

December 21st, 2011 by Amanda Davis

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The Bun is back, and it is back in a big way. There are many different versions of the bun, tight, loose, twisted, puffed out, simple and the list goes on. One of the more popular hairstyles these days is a high bun placed on the crown of the head. Check out some of our favorite versions from some pretty celebs.

Do you want to try this look yourself? It really is simple to achieve and you’ll look glam without too much trouble!

Here are some tips to get this look:

When your hair is wet, apply a smoothing product (we recommend John Frieda Frizz-Ease Straight Fixation Smoothing Creme, $5.50 ) and let your hair air dry.
If you don’t have time for air dry, blow dry your hair smooth. You don’t need a straightener or curling iron.
Once your hair is dry, secure your hair into a tight pony and be sure to place it on the crown of your head. Make sure you brush in all the loose hairs so you get a smooth look.
Once in the ponytail, add a bit of the smoothing product for some shine and to remove any flyaways.
Now simply take your ponytail and wrap into a circle until you have a little of your pony left and pin secure into place. Once you have the desired look, spray your hair to keep it in place (we love Aussie Sun touched Hi Hold + Hi Shine Hair Spray).

Posted in Hair Care, Hairstyles Related Topics: celebrity hairstyles, haircare, Hairstyles, High bun hairstyles, high buns, Sleek Hairstyles

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Hot Fall 2011 Hairstyles

September 1st, 2011 by Amanda Davis

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Are you totally in the mood for a hair change, whether it be totally different or only ever so slightly? Well InStyle shows us some of the “in” hairstyles for this Fall from some of our fave ladies.

Want something drastic fantastic? Ashlee Simpson and Rachel Evan Wood are sporting some really short dos that are probably suuuuuuper easy to style but some would feel are less versatile (personally I want to get a pixie cute but the man is not having it)… are you looking for a somewhere in the middle change? Diana Agron has a choppy layered bob with more length and Jennifer Love Hewitt is rocking some heavy bangs, perfect for Fall.

Not looking to step too far out of your comfort zone? Try some layers. Heidi Klum has all over layering which looks awesome on her, Katie Holmes and Cat Deely have some more classic slight layering that works with their faces and their length. Tyra is working with her hair type, bring layers to her curl and rocking the bangs.

So are you in line for a new style or looking to add an update to your current style? Would you try any of these Hot Fall Do’s?

via InStyle

Posted in Hairstyles Related Topics: Ashlee Simpson, Bangs, cat deely, diana agron, Fall 2011 Hairstyle, fall hairstyles, heidi klum hair, jennifer love hewitt, katie holmes hair, layered hairstyle, rachel evan wood, short choppy bob, tyra banks

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Sexy Summer Hairstyles 2011

July 5th, 2011 by Amanda Davis

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Some Summer styles are timeless, coming around every Summer (ie tousled beach waves) but there are some striking new entries in the Summer Fun Hair Category. Check out some of our favorite, out of the box type hairstyles to sexify your Hot Summer Days and Warm Summer Nights!

Via Marie Claire

Posted in Hair Care, Hairstyles Related Topics: emma stone, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, nicole kidman, sexy Summer hair, summer hairstyles

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Get Feathered with She by So.Cap. USA

June 18th, 2011 by Andrea Palmer

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I’ve been watching American Idol with fascination and not just because of the singing, but because of Steven Tyler’s awesome hair feathers. Admittedly, this is the first case of hair envy I’ve ever had for a man, but I love feather extensions. The problem is that I can’t really find any subtle enough to work with my hair. She by So.Cap. USA offer a plethora of feathered hair extensions, with varying degrees of colors. Feather extensions have become a major trend, and for those of you with a style that is more bohemian than runway, this is a casual way to look chic all summer long. Stars like Ke$ha, Jessica Biel , and Miley Cyrus have also been rocking the feathered look and if done right it looks so summery and care-free.

The extensions come in over 90 different shades and varying textures to suit your hair whether it is straight, curly or wavy.

Each extension features well-tended 100% European type human hair. The extensions have been bonded with 100% keratin tips to ensure long-lasting wear and quality. Now, So.Cap. USA features easy to install clip-ins for those who just want to add to their length.

Personally, I think feathered extensions would be perfect for laying poolside or just for a great night out with the girls.

For more info and pricing visit WWW.SOCAPUSA.COM

What do you think of Feathered extension? Are they a DO or a DON’T ?

Xox,

Andrea

Posted in Hairstyles, Summer 2010 Hairstyles, Trend Alert Related Topics: Feather extensions, Hair, So.Cap. Usa

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Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy 30-Day Hair Smoothing Treatment

June 10th, 2011 by The Fashionable Housewife

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I had the pleasure of being able to try out Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy System and I was pleased with the results, so I wanted to share them with you!

I did the treatment to my hair on May 21 and it’s still looks great. It hasn’t been 30 days, but I haven’t seen the results fade in the last 3 weeks. Honestly, it didn’t make my hair stick straight, but my hair is definitely a LOT more manageable, silky, shiny, smooth and non frizzy. The results are pretty much identical to the Simply Smooth treatment I got in Feb 2010 at Cassandra Salon that cost nearly $400. The salon treatment I received did NOT last 4 months like they said it would… It lasted MAYBE a month and half… two months TOPS.

The Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy 30-Day Smoothing Treatment is like $15, plus Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo ($8), Brazilian Keratin Therapy Conditioner ($8), styling products like the Flat Iron Spray ($8) and Anti-Breakage Serum ($8) altogether will be under $50 total. Even if you don’t have a hair straightener and have to buy a Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron to get the job done, this will still cost you much less than getting a similar treatment in a salon.

I recommend getting someone else to straighten your hair for you after applying the product because it’s really tiring and time consuming to do each small piece of hair and make sure it’s totally straight. I did mine myself and it took me over an hour and my arms were exhausted when I was done!

Some reviews I read say that the product is stinky and that is true… It smells when you are straightening your hair and sealing the product onto your hair. Have a fan handy or do it outside if possible… Some people say that it smells bad every time they wash their hair but I completely disagree with that. It doesn’t smell at all! I use the shampoo and conditioner that goes with this system and my hair smells great! Kinda like… hazelnuts or something. If you are used to your hair smelling like fruit (Pantene, Herbal Essence, etc) then this set might smell a little strange to you, but personally I like it.

I have red/auburn hair and lots of it. It was pretty time consuming to apply the product to my mid-back length hair, but it was worth it. The results are great! Silky, shiny, no frizz and only very minimal waviness left. It did not change the color or tone of my hair, only the texture. I’m really happy with the results…

I took this picture right after I straightened my hair. It looks dull because the straightening product is still on my hair. You have to leave it in for at least 48 hours after applying it and straightening your hair. It’s CRUCIAL that you do not get your hair wet, moist, bent, kinked, or anything during the time. It’s sealing onto your hair during this time and it’s best to keep hair as smooth as possible during this time. Don’t pull it back, don’t tuck it behind your ears, don’t put it in a scrunchie or a clip. Just leave it alone for 2 days! It will drive you absolutely NUTS but it’s worth it…

After you wash it out for the first time, you’ll feel the results in the shower. Soft, silky, lighter, smoother and less tangled. I highly recommend using the Organix shampoo and conditioner that goes with this system for best results.

The Organix® collection is available for around $7.99 each at mass retailers, including Target, Walgreens, CVS/Pharmacy and Walmart.

What do you think of my results? Would you try this at-home system?

Posted in Conditioner, Hair Care, Hairstyles, Organic or Eco-Friendly, Reviews, Shampoo, Styling Products Related Topics: brazilian blowout, hair smoothing, hair straightening, organix, Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy, remove perm, smoothing treatment, Straight, Straight Hair, Straightening Iron

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Meghan’s New Do!

May 20th, 2011 by Amanda Davis

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So y’all, we showed you which hairstyle was chosen by the readers earlier this week… but in case you weren’t around, the Gwyneth Lob (long bob) garnered the most votes! ( In case you missed the original post, check it here.)

Wanna see how Meghan did with cutting off all that hair?

We took Meghan to one of our favorite salons in the suburbs of Boston, True Salon, and she was given the undivided attention of one of their best stylists!

Not only was she getting a great do, but she had enough cut off for Locks of Love!

The finished product?

We think she looks great and I have heard reports that she looked even better the next day! When told she was showered with compliments? We weren’t surprised!