Flat irons are great for creating that smooth, sleek style, but why not try making some waves? All you need are the right tools, a great blow out, and a little practice. The Tools: Curling Flat Iron, Heat Styling Protectant, Styling Cream The Perfect Blowout The first step to any great style with a flat iron…
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Five Must-Have Hair Tools Under $5
Everyone should have these five hair essentials from the drugstore, they are all super-inexpensive, but worth their weight in gold. Bobby pins – The perfect solution for strays, last minute updo’s and other quick fixes, especially if you’re out for the evening. Someone I know is always looking for a bobby pin when a group…
Choosing the Correct Hair Color
Deciding on a new hair color isn’t always easy. How do you choose which color is best for you? Those tiny swatches on the boxes of hair color just don’t cut it, do they? Don’t be afraid to enlist some help from your stylist! Armed with a ton of hair-color swatches (and potions that help…
Curl Watch: Young Hollywood
From Vanessa Hudgens and Emma Watson to Miley Cyrus, young Hollywood has embraced curls in a big way! This short video montage showcases the cutest curly styles on the hottest young celebs. -StraightBelle
Tips for Creating a High Ponytail
A high ponytail is both stylish and sophisticated, but not if you pull your hair so tight it looks like you’re trying to give yourself a facelift. Stop straining those strands by pulling your ponytail to the extreme. A more sophisticated style is sleek and loose so you look pulled together, not stretched and severe.…
Celeb Style: Giselle Bundchen
While a lot of us can only dream of looking like Brazilian bombshell Giselle Bundchen, most of us can recreate her carfree waves in a few simple steps. Practice making your own super sexy runway waves with a Hot Tools 1-1/2″ curling iron. The larger barrel will make coils carefree, not controlled for a more casual chic look. Everyone agrees this hairstyle works best on…
Weekend Beauty Read
My obsession with hair doesn’t always leave too much time for my other hobby: Beauty! So it’s a good thing my beauty blog friends keep me well informed with the latest and greatest trends in the world of cosmetics, skincare, bath and body, you name it! Don’t miss this week’s Weekend Beauty Reads: Canadian Beauty…
Big Bodacious Buns – Two Styles You Can 'Do
Ford Models hairstylist Ashley Javier shows us two options for creating beautiful buns worthy of any big bash. First up a becoming, bending bow that’s both attention getting and elegant, then a beehive-y bun that’s almost as big as Heidi Klum’s 2008 Oscar hairstyle. Both of these styles work best with longer hair and are all the rage right now. There’s…
Five Drugstore Faves for Fabulous Hair
I love the fancy-schmancy products as much as the next girl, but sometimes what I want is right around the corner at my local CVS, Target, Walmart or Walgreens. Tried and true, these are five of my favorite drugstore finds: 1- Yes to Carrots Hair & Scalp Mud Mask – Smells delish, works even better.…
Celeb Style: Diablo Cody
I am definitely a fan of Diablo Cody’s street chic wardrobe, choppy hair style, and tongue in cheek attitude. Her personal style is part pin up girl mixed with some rocker chic plus a dash of glamour. For hair this sleek and smooth I’d fire up an FHI Platform 1″ Flat Iron. The Ceramic and Nano-Tourmaline technology will straighten and add tons of award…
