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My flat iron at home lets me heat it up to all kinds of ultrahot temperatures, but according to trichologist Iain Sallis, you should never heat an iron up above 180 degrees Celsius (or 356 degrees Fahrenheit). Beyond that you can potentially damage your hair's cuticle. Cuticle damage roughens your hair, frizzes it out, and exposes the hair shaft's internal structure, leading to split ends and Read more
First came condom machines, tampon dispensers, and even perfume spritzers. But the latest bathroom vending trend is just plain weird: coin-operated hair straighteners and curling irons. (Thanks to Beauty and the Blog for the tip.) Strange, but true: A British company called Beautiful Vending has created a hair-straightening vending machine called Straight Up. Found in nightclubs, bars, malls, and Read more
We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: It's not every day you get a lesson in blowouts from Alli Webb, founder of the Drybar blowout bars. Rule number one: If you've gotten your blowouts down to 10 minutes, you're doing something wrong. (Sorry!) Webb gave me the rundown on the other most common styling mistakes — and how to get the ultimate results. Get her advice when Read more
When creating Blake Lively's look for the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, celebrity stylist Rod Ortega wanted to do something appropriate for the warm-weathered season: a long, sleek ponytail. "It is a fresh, chic style; a staple suitable to any occasion, from the red carpet to the beaches of Saint-Tropez," Ortega said. So to find out how to get Blake's sophisticated ponytail in just a few steps, keep Read more
Last night at the Grammys, Rihanna looked absolutely beautiful wearing violet-toned makeup and a new shoulder-length coiffure. Hairstylist Ursula Stephen cut and styled Rihanna's new 'do, calling it a "sexified, tousled, bouncy bob." Stephen explains, "As far as bobs go, it's a heavier look; not a lot of layers, just big, bouncy, and sexy!" To find out how you can re-create the look at home, just Read more
When it comes to ponytails, this style from Marchesa might be the one to try. "It's more interesting than a basic ponytail," lead stylist Renato Campora said of the a sleek fishtail-ponytail hybrid. "It's new and fresh." Creating this look takes some time, but you can do it with a little practice and patience. To find out how to steal this style, read on for the breakdown. Read more
You might remember him for his passionate personality in Blow Out, and now celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin has a hot new gig in the works. He's just been announced as the first professional spokesman for Conair's line of blow dryers, straightening irons, and more. "I finally connected with a great line of styling tools," Jonathan told WWD. "[Now], when I'm doing hair I'm not just using my Read more
Doo.Ri's Fall 2011 collection is long and lean, with a beauty look to match. For details on this sleek and sophisticated style, keep reading. Read more
Today marked the kickoff to Cosmoprof North America, one of the biggest beauty-pro events of the year. While there in Las Vegas, I checked out a sliver of the expansive trade show floor. To see five trends that will be making their way to stores, salons, and spas in the near future, keep reading. Read more
Hooray! We've finally made it to the seventh headstand in Ashtanga Yoga's Second Series. Of course, you've got to end with a bang, and this pose called Iron Cross Headstand is no joke. I think it's the most difficult of the seven headstands, so don't get frustrated if you have a hard time staying balanced. Keep practicing this one until you've conquered it. If you have a sensitive noggin, fold Read more
