Frizz Lowdown

What Makes Hair Curly?

Whether your hair is stick straight or full of corkscrew curls, you have your genes to thank. But how exactly genes control the shape of hair has been debated. Scientists once thought that the curliness of hair was determined by the individual hair shafts, but have since discovered that the shape of the follicle (the…

Get Your Hair Dangerously Straight with Herbal Essences

Did you know you can get your hair Dangerously Straight with Herbal Essences? Yep, the entire product line is dedicated to relaxing your hair’s texture, banishing frizz, and creating sleek chic locks. The Dangerously Straight collection goes toe to toe with those hoity-toity brand name brands and delivers the same straightening powers as those pricey…

Celeb Style: Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston holds the title as having one of the most fabulous heads of hair in Hollywood. Her silky smooth strands are pondered over, written about, emulated – who can forget The Rachel? - and photographed constantly. Why all the fuss? Jen’s signature style is always smooth, healthy and shiny, three qualities of great hair. To copy her look at the…

Take Your Hair Beyond Straight

If you have curly hair, you realize that going straight isn’t a few quick swipes with your flat iron. No, for you it’s an entire lengthy process of sectioning and blow drying to try to straighten your hair before you even turn your flat iron on. Why not get a little help with a straightening…

Maxiglide Hairstyling Tips

Love your Maxiglide Hair Straightener? Who doesn’t? When I saw these styling tips from Maxius Beauty on how to style with your Maxiglide I thought I’d share them with everyone. These tips are after you’ve applied your thermal protectant of course. Happy hairstyling! 1. Use a lower temperature setting (1 – 4) if your hair is…

Brazilian Keratin Treatment FAQ

Still thinking of going for the Brazilian Keratin Treatment? All in all, it’s a toxic treatment in my book, but here are some FAQ’s you might find helpful when considering your options. Is it approved by the FDA? No. No way. You should really stop reading right now. That sentence sums up the entire article,…

What’s So Great About Silk in Hair Care?

Everyone wants silky hair. Silky shine. Silky straight. Silky soft. Silky smooth… but does adding silk really make a difference? I figured our friends at BioSilk would be definitely up for the challenge. Hey, if you put the word silk on your product I’m guessing you’ve done your homework. Of course they have. According to…

Creating Defined, Frizz Free Curls

Nothing can unswirl a curl like frizz will. This video shows you how to transform coarse, dry curls into defined, frizz free curls in minutes with a little love and some of our favorite Kerastase products. I love, love, love the Oleo-Relax Serum. So does InStyle Magazine, it’s a Best Beauty Buy Winner for Best…

Better Blowout, Straighter Strands

Do you want silky straight strands as soon as possible? Master your blow drying techniques! This how-to video presents the perfect blowout along with some super fast flat-ironing by celebrity stylist Hasblady Guzman. Remember, your hair drying skills are important in creating the smooth canvas of hair for your flat iron to glide smoothly. Smooth hair + smooth…

Do I Need a Humectant?

“I’m going on a trip to Miami and it’s very hot and humid there. I love the sunshine, but whenever I go there I have very bad hair days. I never know what to put on my hair in that weather. Should I use a humectant or an anti-humectant? What is the difference?” – Betsy, via email Hi Betsy! I…