The Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Grooming Pomade was a complete life savor!  A few weeks ago I received a very “interesting” hairstyle; nice on paper but very difficult to style.  Sounds familiar?  Of course I got this “interesting” haircut right before a major formal event.  I was sitting in my bathroom with flat iron, hair [...]

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With so many flat irons on the market, how do you really know which one is right for you? I’ve been testing them out to see how each one works, and why. Today I’d like to share my review of the latest wonder from GHD, the GHD MK4 1″ Ceramic Flat Iron. Touted as one [...]

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Does your hair looks like it went through a small forest fire? Follow these simple steps to retain and regain lustrous shine and body in your lifeless locks. Get Your Haircut Although last on our list, receiving a good haircut or trim is especially important in maintaining the overall health of our hair.  Ideally you [...]

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So there has been a lot of talk about the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar. Could it be the end all remedy to every ailment including allergies, acne, sinus infections, flu, sore throats, arthritis, and a rosy complexion (just to name a few wow!). I cannot guarantee all of those benefits but I know it does help [...]

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Be honest, is your hair dull and dry? Are those ends brittle (translation – scary!) and parched? Dry hair is not only lackluster and lifeless, it’s usually unhealthy too. We all know dull, frizzy hair is not a good look, so why not fix it?   If you are experiencing dull, lifeless hair, smooth things [...]

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1. Start clean. Always begin with freshly washed hair. This is especially important if you want your sleek/smooth blow-out to last for several days. Start with the right shampoo and conditioner. Aveda Smooth Infusion Shampoo and Conditioner cleanses and conditions to create a perfect foundation for smooth sleek hairstyles. 2. Protect hair from heat. …

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Do you like hair care products with panache? Appliances that get accolades? Conditioners that get kudos? Us too! Here is a list of hair category award winners of the Second City Style 2008 Beauty Olympics: Shampoos and Conditioners Fine and limp: Fekkai MORE Scalp-Purifying Shampoo and Conditioner Coarse and/or Curly: Herbal Essence Totally Twisted Damaged [...]

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This video gives some top frizz fighting tips! For more tips and tricks on banishing frizz, check out this article: Frizz Fighting Tips That Work! -StraightBelle

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The whole world is in agreement, this Betty’s not ugly! America Fererra is a beautiful girl with a head of lovely, thick, healthy hair. To get hair smooth like hers, try the Maxiglide Flat Iron. The steamburst technology will ensure those ends don’t get dried and fried and the ceramic detangling pins will really go to [...]

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People love to corner me and ask me lots of flat iron questions, and I’m always happy to answer them. Being one of the lucky few who gets to test drive almost all of the hair straighteners on the market, I have acquired a lot of street cred in the hair appliance market, and with [...]

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