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Shine Boosting Hair Serums Outfitted in Red

BellaSugar — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:37:06 PST

Have we mentioned it's red week enough times yet? Here are some of my favorite anti-frizz formulated serums that are packaged in...red! To apply: after washing and conditioning your hair, while it's still wet apply a few drops of serum starting at the ends and working your way up to the roots. After you blow dry, if you need to control any fly-a-ways, dab just a little bit into the palm of your hand and then use your finger tips to smooth out your already set hair. Keep in mind that too much product will make your hair limp and greasy looking, so use sparingly.

Glare Smoothing Serum, $15.95, is so shine enhancing everyone will be asking what you've done to your hair! Really, it's addictive. This serum is heat activated so apply when hair is wet and blow dry away.

Wella Color Preserve Seal & Shine, $12.31, smells great and believe it or not, this little bottle will last you a better part of next year! It helps to not only fight frizz but it shields colored hair from oxidization while adding shine.

For one last red-bottled serum,

read more Tattletales Rat Nest Head Smoothing Hair Serum, $15, helps to smooth the hair cuticle as well as reduce frizz and calm curls. It will leave you with a magnificent high shine finish!

How to Have Better Hair in 2012

Annie Tomlin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:30:54 PST

Most of us get stuck in hairstyle ruts, but there's no time like the present to revamp your look. 2012 can be the year that your hair goes from good to great - provided you follow a little expert advice. Here, top stylists share the top ways to have better hair.

Soften your strands
"If you want your hair to look its best, you need to treat it with a little love," says Matrix Artistic Director Ammon Carver. "Ask your stylist about getting regular treatments to keep your hair looking healthy and happy." He uses Biolage's Ultra Control Deep Smoothing Masque in the salons, then sends clients home with Total Results Silk Wonder oil to add moisture. "Just a small amount," he says, "and your hair will be silky soft."

Dress Up Your Ponytail in 5 Minutes Flat

Allure — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:30:03 PST

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure:

Looking for a party-worthy hairstyle that doesn't involve disco-ball accessories or spending so much time fussing with top of your head that your biceps start to cramp? Try moving your usual ponytail or bun down. "Wearing your hair at the nape of the neck looks smart and chic," says hairstylist Andy Lecompte of the Andy Lecompte Salon in Los Angeles. (Bonus: this look is very on trend. Spring runways including Carolina Herrera, Chanel, and Ralph Lauren all featured low-lying hairstyles.) We asked Lecompte for his tips on how to perfect the look. To see how, just keep reading.

Cyber Monday Beauty Deals From A to Z

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:49:41 PST

Cyber Monday is the savvy, 120 word-per-minute typer's day to shine in the same way that Black Friday is the former roller derby champion's. Both require speed and cunning, but one is far, far more civilized than the other. There are plenty of amazing beauty deals to be had without leaving your armchair, so to see our big list of guaranteed deals and top-secret promotional codes, just keep reading.

5 Great Hair Gel Tricks

Allure — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:15:52 PDT

We're excited to present this story from Allure:

Growing up as a dancer, one of my first-ever beauty products was a big bottle of bubbly, blue Dep gel, which I used to slick my ballerina buns until my hair was shellacked. But habits are hard to break-I recently realized that I didn't know any other ways to work hair gel. I decided to investigate-and came up with these expert tips for everything you want to know about this superversatile product.

First off, what is gel? "Styling gels typically contain hard-hold vinyl or acrylic polymers-as the water in the gel evaporates, a clear hard film remains behind on the surface of the hair," explains cosmetic chemist Joe Cincotta. "Gels typically have more of these polymers than most other stylers, except for hair sprays, which is why it has such a strong hold." They also leave hair supershiny. "The film is clear and glass-like in appearance so when light hits it, the light reflects off the film," says Cincotta. For five great ways to wear gel, just keep reading.

Found: The Absolute Best Hair Serum For Jasmine Fans

Annie Tomlin — Fri, 06 May 2011 09:41:07 PDT

Fresh jasmine has a heady, beautiful scent, which is why the flowers are so valued in the fragrance world. Chanel uses jasmine in Chanel N°5, and the raw floral oil sells for more than $120 an ounce. In other words, it's luxurious stuff - which is why the idea of having jasmine-scented hair feels incomparably fancy. Earlier this week, designer Rachel Roy did just that at the Met Gala, wearing Kesari Indian Oil hair serum ($26.50) in her hair. The newly launched serum is incredibly lightweight, stops frizz, and adds shine when applied before or after a blow-dry. Those are all worthy qualities, but the reason I keep applying it is the scent. Imagine a dozen freshly plucked jasmine flowers sitting in the sun, softly releasing their fragrance. That's exactly it, and that's why this jasmine aficionado will probably finish her bottle by the end of next week.

Celebrity Colorist Johnathan Gale Goes Nutty For Hair Care

Annie Tomlin — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:22:16 PDT

Colorist Johnathan Gale has worked with stars from Kirsten Dunst to Lady Gaga, and unsurprisingly, he knows hair color. (We love his tips for red hair.) While most of us can't score an appointment with him, he's happy to make house calls in the form of his new hair care line, Couture Color. The collection's star ingredient is the Brazilian pequi nut, whose oil is used in every product. Nine shades of ammonia- and paraben-free color kits ($30) are the showcase, but those of us who don't color may be interested in Couture Color's pequi oil treatment ($32). Top stylist David Babaii is already using it on clients like Sandra Bullock, and we've found it to be an extremely lightweight smoothing serum that adds shine. If you're interested in learning more about Gale, turn on your TV this weekend; he'll be on air for the line's HSN launch.

Get Mila Kunis's '60s-Chic Red-Carpet Look

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:47:42 PDT

Mila Kunis pretty much has '60s screen siren written all over her, and for last night's premiere of Friends With Benefits in New York City, makeup artist Tracey Levy was inspired to give Mila a look similar to that of Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida - gorgeous bronzed skin, eyes that popped, and nearly nude, muted lips. For Mila's hair, stylist Renato Campora kept things sleek and sophisticated - making for one red-hot red-carpet look. Keep reading to see how to get her look and shop the products.