Category: tutorials and reviews
Avon Lotus Shield — Week One
Okie dokie, ladies. I’m back with my Avon Lotus Shield Anti-Frizz Treatment results! I’ve used the Lotus Shield several times this week while air-drying my hair. (Please ignore the not-so-great iPhone photo. And the sleep deprivation so evident on my face.) This week I decided to try the Lotus Shield Anti-Frizz Treatment while wearing my hair naturally wavy. I would… Read More›
Get The Look: Lea Michele’s Waves
Photo: © Jason Merritt/Getty Images We couldn’t help but gush when we saw gorgeous Glee star Lea Michele on the red carpet at the Teen Choice Awards. Not only was she rocking a seriously hot mini dress and vibrant green liner, she also had the fullest, most luscious-looking waves we’ve seen all summer. We tracked down Lea’s stylist Mark Townsend… Read More›
Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash
She likes it! She really really likes it! I must say when I tried out Olay’s new Anti-Aging Body Wash, I didn’t have high expectations. You see, I’m a bar soap gal. As much as I love the idea of a body wash, my sensitive skin usually doesn’t fare well. I have Keratosis Pilaris on my upper arms, and it… Read More›
Sleek and Sexy Ponytails
Cutler set the trend once again at the Donna Karan Resort show that took place last Friday. The sexy, sleek ponytail was a glam accessory for the after-dark fashions that Donna Karan showcased on the runway. Didlier Malige for Cutler, who created the look for the show, shares tips on how to recreate this sleek pony: 1. Spray dry hair… Read More›
A 7-Minute Braided Style for Busy Chicks
Do any of you all receive Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP newsletter? I love it. Despite the mixed reviews I’ve heard, I think it’s chock full of great tips on dining, exercise, fashion and beauty. Imagine my joy when this week’s newsletter was all about hair. HURRAH! In the newsletter, she highlighted Orlando Pita’s “easygoing hairstyle” for this season. Now, I adore… Read More›
Want To Make Your Face Appear Slimmer? Try These Tips!
Photo: © Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Just like the perfect little black dress can make your body look sleeker, a flattering hairstyle can take pounds off of your appearance. On the flip side, the wrong hairstyle can add unwanted to weight to your face. It boils down to simply knowing how to minimize a round face shape or wide cheeks and… Read More›
Spring Hair Trends — Accessorize With a Part
Tippi Shorter, Avon Global Stylist Advisor, has worked with some of the top celebrity and fashion elite to create simple, girly spring styles that any woman could wear on the runway or a casual spring day. Whether you’re creating an updo for a wedding or simply want to give your locks a chic seasonal makeover, Tippi totally knows the tricks to creating this season’s top trends.… Read More›
Spring Hair Trends — Bohemian Ballerina
Tippi Shorter, Avon Global Stylist Advisor, has worked with some of the top celebrity and fashion elite to create simple, girly spring styles that any woman could wear on the runway or a casual spring day. Whether you’re creating an updo for a wedding or simply want to give your locks a chic seasonal makeover, Tippi totally knows the tricks to creating this season’s top trends.… Read More›
Lea Michele’s Fresh Look (Created with Drugstore Products!)
I don’t post many of these celebrity makeup how-tos, but I really love this look on Lea Michele at the 2010 Kids’ Choice Awards. It’s natural-looking enough that most of us could pull it off any ol’ day. (Also, I kind of love Glee. GLEEEEEEEE! COMING BACK ON IN TWO WEEKS!!!) Makeup artist Melanie Inglessis was kind enough to share… Read More›
Snow Bunny Tutorial
I have to admit to being totally sucked into this year’s Winter Olympics. I loved watching all of the skiing, figure skating, speed skating and curling. (Yes, curling. What of it? It’s ADDICTING.) I’ve only been skiing once in my life, but I am definitely dreaming of a mountain escapade in the near future. Although I may not be a… Read More›
Keratin Coppola Smoothing Treatment
Ladies, the time has finally come. After dozens and dozens of emails with questions regarding Brazilian Blowouts and/or Keratin Coppola Smoothing Treatments, Tera (my fantastic stylist) documented a a step-by-step Keratin Coppola Smoothing Treatment in hopes to help explain the concept and show the amazing results from the treatment. If you have questions for Tera, please leave a comment and… Read More›
Hair Oil Treatments
I’ve been spending the past few months experimenting with hair oils, specifically Moroccan Oil and Macadamia Oil. Here’s a video on my thoughts, if you’re curious. I did forget to mention one thing on the video, though. Although these treatments are pure oil, I haven’t had any issues with greasiness. Apparently, oils such as Macadamia and Argan are absorbed quickly… Read More›
