How To: Scrunched Summertime Waves


Updated 10/09/08 5:54 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 19 comments

How To: Scrunched Summertime Waves

Last year I talked to you about how to create the ever-popular sexy beach waves hairstyle, and this is a modification on that look. It's slightly more polished for a casual evening dinner or party that doesn't make you look like you've just come straight from the surf. When I think of this hairstyle, Camila Alves, Jessica Simpson and of course Rachel Bilson come to mind. To find out how you can Read more

Back to Basics: The Best Hair Mousses


Updated 08/20/10 10:19 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

Back to Basics: The Best Hair Mousses

With the invention of hair wax and spray gels, you may think of hair mousse as a relic of the '80s. But that's not the case, as long as you find one that isn't sticky. Here are three of my all-time favorite hair mousses. Finesse Touchables Extra-Control Mousse ($3.79) is a protein-enriched mousse that tames flyaways and creates body without drying hair out. It gives you the hold of a light Read more

Let's Get Something Straight, Part I


Updated 01/07/10 4:06 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 17 comments

These fab hair smoothing products ensure that curly, frizzy or hard to tame hair become more manageable. They also protect your hair and add shine during the heat styling process. The result is straight, soft and smooth hair! Using these products is simple too! Just apply a dime sized amount into the palm of your hand and distribute evenly throughout towel dried hair. You can also add a very Read more

What We're Sweet On: Ionic Brushes That Cut Blow-Drying Time


Updated 12/08/11 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Great Ionic, Ceramic Round Brushes

The problem with products that promise to minimize your blow-drying time is that often they just end up drying out your hair. That's where tools and technique come into play. The Cricket Company's Ionic Balancing round brushes ($10 to $11) are available in three sizes — 33 mm, 44 mm, and 53 mm — and are designed with a ceramic barrel vent system for quicker drying. The bristles are also Read more