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Three Ways to Hide Roots
August can be a rough time to get in your colorist's chair because everyone's on vacation. Whether you're keeping up with grown-out Summer highlights or are battling some gray roots, you might be waiting a while — but no one has to know that. Here are some options that don't require plastic gloves, a baseball cap, or a wig:
- Change your part.
Love It or Hate It? Amanda Bynes' American Music Awards Look
The fine Miss Bynes reminds me of Alicia Silverstone here. Maybe it's her smile, or the sparkle in her eye, or the wavy hair. As cute as Amanda is, I wish she'd touched up her roots.
Stop Messing Around—Get Down to the "Roots" of Things
Oh, Debra Messing, what are you doing? For the most part, she's one hot mama at the unveiling of Saks' new shoe department: Her outfit is fantastic, her makeup is gorgeous... and then there's the issue of her hair.
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Big Is Back! Volumizers We Love
We've seen it all over the runways and in magazines a million times already; this Spring big is back when it comes to hair! Here are three of my favorite volumizers to give your locks some oomph! To use, simply section your hair and spray the volumizer close to the root in short spritzes.
Love It or Hate It: Ashley Greene Goes Back to Her Long Roots
I have to confess that I've always had a bit of a girl crush on Alice Cullen's bobbed and flippy hairstyle in Twilight. Ashley Greene, however, the actress who plays the stylish, friendly vampire in the series, has been sporting a longer, less feathered layered bob in real life, and she sure has the chic look down pat. However, now that Eclipse is pretty much wrapping up, the actress is back to her long roots, as she debuted new extensions at the U2 concert in Pasadena yesterday, courtesy of Parlour on 3rd's Essly Powell, who worked with Ashley for nine hours to achieve this new look.
Love It or Hate It? Mira Sorvino's Intentionally Grown-Out Roots
She may have played a ditz in Mighty Aphrodite, but Mira Sorvino's one smart lady — she graduated from Harvard magna cum laude. So the exposed dark roots she was rocking at the Deauville Film Festival are definitely a style statement, not an accident. What do you think?
How-To: Blake Lively's Oh-So-Pretty Curls
Blake Lively always looks so pretty and friendly on the red carpet, and last night at the Where the Wild Things Are premiere, her look deserved a gold star. The makeup was pretty simple (pink champagne sparkle eyeshadow, glossy bubblegum pink lip), but her hair, in those perfect starlet curls, was the real standout for me. To find out how to get this glam look, which I'm thinking will be perfect for romantic dinner or some swanky night out in the near future, just keep reading
Prevent Mascara From Smudging With These Easy Tips
We've all had times when we've woken up after a particularly fun night, when the raccoon look is in full effect. Smudgy mascara happens, and unless you're intentionally applying face paint under your eyes to shield out the sun during your Saturday morning flag football games, I don't know many people who appreciate mascara gone south. But with a few simple tips, you can keep those product slips at bay.
Reader Review of the Day: John Frieda Root Awakening Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
The other day, I featured Brandysbug's review of the shampoo, and now it's time to hear what she had to say about John Frieda's Root Awakening Nourishing Moisture Conditioner ($8), a hydrating product that helps create healthier hair at the roots. Here she goes:
I usually have to apply a hair mask because my hair gets dry, damaged, and unruly without it. The Root Awakening shampoo and conditioner have made my hair shiny and healthy-looking and have made me happy!
Win the Entire Assortment of Oscar Blandi Root Touch-Up and Highlighting Pens From Sephora!
If your hair looks a little lackluster in between salon appointments, Sephora has the answer(s) for you. This week, we're giving away the entire collection of Oscar Blandi Pronto Colore Root Touch-Up and Highlighting Pens. One lucky winner will receive the whole gamut of shades, so that you can do a little at-home experimenting, gifting, or even hosting of your own highlighting/touch-up party with your friends.
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