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Use the Hair Dryer on Products, Not Just Your Head
My pals with choppy layers often sing the praises of dense styling products in creating their piecey looks, but don't have as many kind words for the wax itself. When one recently complained that, no matter how vigorously she rubbed her hands ("like I was trying to start a fire between them"), it still clumped when she went to put it on her head. Not so pretty.
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New Product Alert: VO5 Extreme Style
Think about VO5 and you probably think of its hot oil treatment. I remember using it in junior high with good results, and when I gave it another whirl last year, the same thing happened. It's a classic.
Hair Color Dos and Don'ts: Must-Have Tips For Perfect Results
When it comes to at-home hair color, all products are NOT created equal. Knowing what to look for can make the difference between so-so and stunning. Here are some secrets, including special tips from celebrity hair colorist and L’Oréal Paris expert Christophe Robin, for achieving beautiful, professional-looking results on your own.
Hair Care That Will Blow You Away
Blow Styling Salon, located in the trendy meatpacking district in NYC, is a unique and fun one-stop-shop to help get you primped and pretty for a night out on the town. They don't do haircuts; just blow-out's, makeup applications, nails and waxing.
Inside, everything is pink, and the clients are A-Listers who vow never to go above 14th street again or they'll get a nose bleed.
Reader Review of the Day: Living Proof Straight Making No Frizz Styling Treatment
Living Proof's Straight Making No Frizz Styling Treatment for Thick to Coarse Hair ($24) is one of the newest frizz-fighters on the market, and it promises everything from a humidity barrier to the ability to repel dirt and oil so that you can go longer between shampoos. Reader sabriel2 finds that it does deliver in some areas, but still gives it mixed reviews. She says:
I have long, thick, dry hair, so I was pleased with the amount of straightening and control I got when I heat-styled after using this.
Review: Dirt Texturizing Paste by Jonathan Product
The first thing you need to know about Dirt Texturizing Paste by Jonathan Product is that it doesn't make your hair look dirty — or even like it has product in it. I say this because when I mentioned Dirt ($26) in a recent post, some readers were wary of what stylist Jonathan Antin says about the product: "There's something amazing about the way hair looks and behaves the day after — washing that is."
But do not be frightened: Dirt is, hands down, one of the most wonderful styling products I've ever had the pleasure of dipping my fingers into.
Oh, Stormy: 5 Ways to Weather-Proof That Hair
Ugh. The weather over the last week has been crappy, and my hair has totally rolled over into submission. Welcome to the grossest season, I guess.
Let's Get Something Straight, Part III
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.
Beauty Byte: Frédéric Fekkai's New Coiff Line
One of my favorite haircare brands is Frédéric Fekkai, and the wonderfully uncomplicated line just keeps the innovations coming. On the heels of the new More line, Fekkai is bringing us even more.
According to Women's Wear Daily, the brand is launching a new line called Coiff in September.
Doing Drugstore: FX Special Effects Texture Dirt Texturizing Paste
As I know from firsthand experience, it's easy to spend a small fortune on hairstyling products. After all, salon products are pricey, and it's hard to know if they work unless you try them a few times. One of my stalwarts is Dirt Texturizing Paste by Jonathan Product, which is designed to give your hair a slightly dirty look.
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