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Christopher Kane Gets Knotty For Tigi

Designer Christopher Kane is known for incorporating a feminine yet edgy feel to his fashions.

Designer Christopher Kane is known for incorporating a feminine yet edgy feel to his fashions. His Fall 2012 collection, for instance, featured leopard prints, boxy silhouettes, and grosgrain prints. Models were also adorned with leather at his latest runway show — an element Kane was inspired by when developing this knotted, leather-esque hairband for Catwalk by Tigi.

"I used accents of black leather in my A/W12 collection and so wanted to create a hairband for Tigi that had the same attitude," Kane explained. "A double strand in soft, mock leather adds toughness and strictness and keeps the hair controlled and modern." The limited-edition headband will be available with the purchase of two Catwalk by Tigi products at participating Tigi salons next month. Wear the sweet but sultry accessory with a tousled updo for cool-girl appeal, or with a ponytail for a crisp, sophisticated style.

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Make Mara Hoffman's Fabric Braids Wearable For Every Day

With colorful hues and Aztec-style prints, Mara Hoffman's Spring 2012 collection had a Mexican element woven throughout; and, her beauty team was on hand to mirror this aesthetic.
Fabric Braids at Mara Hoffman Spring 2012 Fashion Week

With colorful hues and Aztec-style prints, Mara Hoffman's Spring 2012 collection had a Mexican element woven throughout; and, her beauty team was on hand to mirror this aesthetic. Tigi's European creative director, Nick Irwin, worked with Hoffman to incorporate fabric from each models' clothing into high-ponytail plaits, creating a flow upward, elongating the face.

"I wanted something that was a little bit more individual, that didn't just look like a scarf in the hair," he explained. "I wanted it to almost look like the girls had it done themselves, but with a little bit more of a twist."

And while Irwin used small-teeth crimpers around the hairline to mimic the textured, jumbo braids atop the head (made using synthetic hair), you can easily modify this look to make it a bit more wearable for every day sans crimper or extensions. "Just put hair in a topknot and literally thread the material through the knot so you get this play on what I've done in the show," Irwin recommends. Then, spritz with Tigi's Work It hair spray ($14) for hold without the crunch.

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Has the Royal Wedding Inspired a Hair Care Line?

Though plenty of royal wedding rumors have been proven false, here's a fun bit of truth in beauty: hair care brand Tigi's new volumizing Your Highness collection is a nod to the British royals.

Though plenty of royal wedding rumors have been proven false, here's a fun bit of truth in beauty: hair care brand Tigi's new volumizing Your Highness collection is a nod to the British royals. (The line comprises a shampoo, conditioner, root boosting spray, shine spray, hair spray, and gel.) Sure, it's a convenient tie-in with Will and Kate's nuptials, but even if you're over wedding mania, there's something worth seeing. The Young Royals microsite features four ridiculously easy-to-follow hairstyling tutorials, including tips for creating this punk-princess updo. Because you know what they say: The higher the hair, the closer to royal heir. Or something like that.

Beauty Tip for Sensitive Skin: New Natural Shampoos - Organic and Eco-Friendly!

For sensitive skin, using organic, natural shampoos can be one way to cure dry, itchy scalp.

For sensitive skin, using organic, natural shampoos can be one way to cure dry, itchy scalp. Here are some tips on what to look for when shopping for an eco-friendly hair product: make sure it's free of chemicals like SLS and parabens. Our BellaSugar editor Annie also recommends using Tigi Love Peace & The Planet - it's Eco Awesome!

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New Product Alert: TIGI Bed Head Hairdryer

TIGI has just come out with a 1875 Watt Fibre Optic Tourmaline Active Ionic Dryer ($49.99).

TIGI has just come out with a 1875 Watt Fibre Optic Tourmaline Active Ionic Dryer ($49.99). The dryer has cool and easy to detect "gem-colored" heat indicators that allow you the choice to dry your hair with negative or positive ions. Blue means it will dry your hair more quickly, and green means that it will open up your hair cuticles to boost volume.

Other features include an airflow concentrator (you know, that narrow nozzle attachment), a diffuser (to help create waves), a light motor, a cold shot button, two heat choices, two speed choices and a three-year warranty.

Supposedly, it also really helps reduce frizzies. I'm curious to know how well it really works, or if it is more of just a gem gimmick than anything. This is one of the least expensive tourmaline dryers I've seen, so my interest is definitely piqued.

Hair

Let's Get Something Straight, Part III

Welcome back to Let's Get Something Straight, my three-part series on products for straight hair.

Welcome back to Let's Get Something Straight, my three-part series on products for straight hair. (For more ideas, check out part one and part two.) Since smooth sleek hair is so highly coveted, there are tons of products to help combat frizz and fly-aways. Just remember that whatever you choose to buy, please keep your hair protected from excessive heat and stay away from styling products that contain alcohol; that's the kiss of death if you want to keep your hair shiny and soft.

Göt2b Crazy Sleek Hot Smooth Iron & Blow-Dry Lotion ($5.99) is a straightening lotion that forms barrier on your hair to protect it from heat damage caused by blow dryers and flat irons. Spray on damp hair and work it through from roots to ends.

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Makeup

Funny Face! Make You Laugh Makeup

Although we take our makeup very seriously over here at FabSugar, these goofy named lip glosses and lipsticks are sure to make you Giggle!

Although we take our makeup very seriously over here at FabSugar, these goofy named lip glosses and lipsticks are sure to make you Giggle! Check out these lovely products for your laughing lips.

Chanel Glossimer LipGloss in Giggle, $25 is a nude, mauvy-brown gloss with high shine. It's not too thick and goopy and it's also a sheer, without any glitter in it. Due to its water-resistant formula this gloss is long lasting and packed with vitamins to hydrate.

Ramy Beauty Therapy Lipstick in Laugh! Happy! and Smile!, $17, are three neutral and beautiful creamy colors. They are formulated with Avocado Oil, Vitamin E and sunscreen to help protect your lips and keep them moisturized. All of the colors can be worn alone or mixed together to create your own special shade.

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