Archive for the ‘Hair Care’ Category
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
With winter on its way out (thank goodness), it’s time to think about makeup and hair care for spring/summer 2010. Celebrity hair stylist Tony Masciangelo and top Canadian makeup artist Diana Carreiro spoke with the Vancouver Sun and offered their top tips and tricks for the coming seasons. For the full article, click here.
Q: What hairstyles are you seeing for spring?
TM: The current looks are long, healthy hair. The silhouettes are simple and wearable. To achieve these looks, you can round brush your hair (after applying mousse) to create volume. This will create a soft, sexy, bouncy blow-out. I suggest using Nexxus Maxify Volumizing Foam Styler. What this does is leaves you with really fresh, clean, easy, springtime kind of hair.
Q: Are there any must-have hair accessories?
TM: Definitely decorative elastics that will help you create a more playful look as seen in the Prada campaign, which featured pigtails. There is a youthfulness with hair that is going on. We see a lot of headbands in many soft colours such as rose, nude and salmon.
Q: What looks are you seeing when it comes to makeup?
DC: Orangey, red lips are big. It’s one of those colours that looks lovely with a tan or with pale skin. Mary Kay lip nectar in mango is really nice. It’s a sheer orangey-red, a little bit glossy, and it’s user friendly. Pink is also big for spring. The pink cheeks and pink lips combo is what makes it fresh for this year. I’d recommend Benetint rose tinted lip and cheek stain. It creates a pretty look and is a very versatile two-in-one product.
Tags: makeup tips, makeup tricks, spring hair, spring makeup, summer hair, summer makeup
Posted in Hair Care, Makeup
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
For those of you that love dry shampoo, but dread the blending and time it takes to remove the powder, then hair care king Oscar Blandi has the product for you.
This month, Oscar Blandi is releasing a new invisible dry shampoo called Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo. It’s a clear, spray-on shampoo that is undetectable in hair and can be used on all hair colours and hair types. When applied, it boosts volume and cleanses the hair without the use of water. Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo contains starches that absorb oil and product buildup as well vitamin E and wheat proteins to strengthen and protect hair.
If you’re a fan of dry shampoo or have always wanted to give it a try, this one gets our pick as the one to try.
Tags: dry shampoo, new dry shampoo, oscar blandi, oscar blandi dry shampoo
Posted in Hair Care, Other
Monday, March 1st, 2010
With fans like Nicole Ritchie and Jennifer Aniston, the Brazilian Blowout is fast becoming the hottest hair treatment in salons nationwide.
The Brazilian Blowout is a professional smoothing treatment developed by top stylist Mauricio Ribeiro. The results are frizz-free, relaxed waves, or straight hair that requires minimal styling for up to 12 weeks.
The Brazilian Blowout is offered in high-quality salons and relies upon the Brazilian Blowout line of hair products to treat and prep hair for smoothing. The treatment uses the Brazilian Blowout line of products which are designed to improve the condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft to eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle. The end result is smooth, healthy, frizz-free hair with improved shine.
No harsh chemicals are used and the entire process takes about 90 minutes. There’s no downtime, so you can wash and style your hair as per your normal routine right away.
If you’re interested in the treatment, check out the Brazilian Blowout website and be sure to ask your local salon if they offer it.
Tags: brazilian blowout, brazilian blowout hair, brazilian hair treatment
Posted in Hair Care
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Society used to fear the dreaded first grey hairs as a sign that we were past our prime. Now grey hair is the hottest trend showing up on celebrities and runways.
Grey hair is the hottest new trend in hair care and fashion. Supermodel Kate Moss dyed her hair grey for the launch of her Longchamp purse collection last month, the models in the recent Chanel show had grey hair and even 13 year old blogger Tavi Gevinson just dyed her locks grey.
According to The Toronto Star the trend of grey hair first became popular in Asia as a break from basic black.
They say the trick is to not go all grey. They suggest streaks of grey through a darker hair colour. A man could get silver highlights in his hair. The other option is to stop dying your hair and celebrate your natural grey.
Stylists say grey hair can make you look younger, cool and rebellious.
Finding do it yourself grey hair dye might be tricky since right now most colouring kits are made to cover grey, not enhance it.
Tags: chanel, colour, dye, grey hair, hair trend, kate moss, Tavi Gevinson
Posted in Hair Care
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Launching last year amid big buzz and acclaim, hair care brand Living Proof’s popularity among frizz-prone women is growing every day.
Living Proof was created in Cambridge, Massachusetts with the purpose of applying advanced technology to solve hair’s toughest challenges. Thanks to its breakthrough team of world-class scientists from leading universities and experts in the beauty industry, Living Proof is able to invent formulas with never-before-seen technologies. They offer the newest way to treat frizzy, lackluser and dificult hair (and the products actually work).
Women across North America have really taken to Living Proof products and last year after just six months of sales, Living Proof was named the top launch of the year at Sephora. Living Proof hair care has also won numerous industry awards including the WWD 2009 Breakthrough Product of the Year Award in the Hair category, the Allure Magazine Best De-Frizzer in the 2009 Best of Beauty Awards and Life & Style Beauty Award for Healthy Hair Must Have.
Living Proof carries a wide array of hair products including those for wavy hair, straight hair and dull/lackluster hair. If you’re in the market for a new hair care line, we suggest checking out Living Proof at your local Sephora. Prices range from $14-$35.
Tags: living proof, living proof hair, living proof hair care, living proof no-frizz
Posted in Hair Care
Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Tennis star Serena Williams has announced on her blog that she is enrolled in a program to become a certified nail technician. Yes, a nail technician. Serena wrote, “No one likes getting their nails done more than I do. As a matter of fact I go every 4 days to get a manicure and every 7 days for a pedicure.”
Victoria Beckham recently revealed her skin care must-have. It’s Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel. The Perfekt brand is a favourite of many stars in their 30’s and 40’s. Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel is a lightweight gel that evens out skin tone and conceals blemishes.
Normally when women seek dry shampoo, they look to the professional brands. Finally a drugstore brand has released a quality dry shampoo. Tresemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo promises to remove oil buildup and odor in between washes and leave hair looking clean and full of volume.
In a poll conducted in the UK, Canadians were deemed to be the 10th most attractive looking people in the world. Top honours went to the USA, Brazil, and Spain.
Tags: most attractive poll, serena williams nail technician, tresemme fresh start, victoria beckham perfekt gel
Posted in Celebrity Beauty, Hair Care, Makeup, Skin Care
Monday, February 8th, 2010
The Moroccanoil beauty craze really hit its stride in 2009 and the brand’s hugely successful line of Moroccanoil products continues its incredibly popular run into 2010.
For those of you that have never heard of Moroccanoil, it’s a product designed for hair care and created using argan oil, an ingredient cultivated in Morocco and used by Moroccan women for centuries on both their skin and hair. Its benefits are said to be countless.
Moroccanoil is designed for all types of hair (works especially well for dry, damaged hair) and promises to help make your hair softer and healthier. It’s a powerful antioxidant and UV protector, Moroccanoil’s proprietary Argan oil blend is rich in vitamins and natural elements that fortify the hair, including Vitamin F (Omega 6), Vitamin A to improve elasticity, Vitamin E to protect against free-radicals, and Phenols to shield against environmental stressors.
Moroccanoil has now created a gift basket designed especially for Valentine’s Day. Both cost efficient and practical, this kit is perfect for fans of Moroccanoil oil or for those of you that might want to give it a try. The Moroccanoil Valentine’s Day promo travel kit includes:
- One Moroccanoil 50ml Treatment
- One bonus Moroccanoil 10ml Treatment
- One Moroccanoil 70ml Moisture Repair Shampoo
- One Moroccanoil 70ml Moisture Repair Conditioner
- Your choice of one Moroccanoil 75ml Hydrating Styling Cream or one Moroccanoil 75ml Intense Curl Cream
You can pick up the kit now for $55.00 CAD at fine salons and spas nationwide.
Tags: moroccanoil, moroccanoil gift, moroccanoil hair
Posted in Hair Care
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
For all you men out there (and ladies that buy for their men) P&G is releasing a new Head & Shoulders product called Head & Shoulders Hair Endurance for Men.
The new hair endurance product is meant to reduce hair breakage by eliminating dandruff while helping to thicken hair. Head & Shoulders Hair Endurance is meant to strengthen and visibly improve the look and feel of men’s hair (all in a daily shampoo).
This product is designed for men who tend to be a bit rougher with their hair (more so than women) and want care specifically for their targeted problems. P&G research shows that more than 44% of U.S. males who experience some form of hair loss also claim to have dandruff troubles. The product is aimed at men who are concerned about their thinning hair, but not at the point that they want to get into hair re-growth products.
Keep an eye out for Head & Shoulders Hair Endurance for Men in your local drugstores this month.
Tags: head & shoulders, head & shoulders hair endurance, head & shoulders shampoo
Posted in Hair Care
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Kate Hudson has been receiving a lot of positive pr for her recent looks at high profile awards shows like the Golden Globes and SAG Awards. From her hair to her gowns, she’s been looking fantastic.
Back in 2009, we featured Kate’s hair care collection on our blog. It’s a collection she created with her hairstylist David Babaii. The collection is titled David Babaii for WildAid. We have since tried the collection and have become big fans of the David Babaii for WildAid Shampoo and Conditioner.
Initially the David Babaii for WildAid line caught our interest because of its natural, eco-friendly concept. This hair care line is free of sulfates, parabens and toxic petrochemicals. The products are not tested on animals, but on Kate Hudson herself. The line is made from an exclusive blend of exotic and wild, natural and renewable ingredients including Blue Algae, White Ginger, Cupuacu Butter and Volcanic Ash. Its already achieved great acclaim winning numerous awards including “Best Green Hair Care” brand by InStyle Magazine and the “2009 Reader’s Favorites” hairspray category winner for the Mise en Plis Extra Hold Styling Spray by New Beauty Magazine.
With 10% of the profits going to WildAid (the global wildlife conservation organization www.wildaid.org) it’s just another great reason to give this line a try. The collection is available in both Canada and the United States and can be purchased through RiteAid, Ulta, The Shopping Channel and a variety of other retailers.
Tags: david babaii, david babaii wildaid, kate hudson hair, kate hudson kate hudson hair, wildaid hair
Posted in Celebrity Beauty, Hair Care
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
At last night’s Kate Moss for Longchamp launch party Kate sported a new grey blond bob. Her hair was very layered and her traditionally blonde hair was spiked with grey streaks. With her tanned skin, it didn’t look bad, but we didn’t love it. It makes her look older than her 36 years of age.
Grey hair has been seen on the recent runway shows with Chanel’s spring collection featuring models with grey streaks.
According to Hello Magazine, it isn’t likely the look will catch on. The technical director at Richard Ward’s salon spoke to the magazine and said, “Grey hair is draining on the complexion,” he says. “Ashen colour absorbs light, rather than reflecting it, so it can be very dulling.”
Tags: grey hair, grey hair kate moss, kate moss, kate moss hair
Posted in Celebrity Beauty, Hair Care
Monday, January 25th, 2010
In today’s beauty news, hair care giant Kérastase has just launched their newest hair care collection called Age Premium.
As women get older, they can suffer from hormonal changes and aggressions that lead to ageing. Hair can change becoming thinner and more vulnerable. Kérastase Age Premium is designed to nourish, strengthen and protect mature hair and scalp by addressing the three characteristics of mature hair; fibro-porosity, loss of density and dry scalp. Age Premium is made with three new technologies that will nourish the hair and replenish it with essential minerals and protective agents. The Age Premium collection includes the following products:
Bain Substantif, Rejuvenating Shampoo - This hair bath leaves the hair looking revitalized and light.
Masque Substantif, Rejuvenating Masque - This masque will leave the hair feeling thicker while comforting the scalp. It contains hyaluronic acid, a hydrating ingredient widely used in skin care.
Laque Substantive, Strong Hold Finishing Spray – This strong hold finishing spray will give long lasting hold with enhanced body and shine.
Kérastase Nutritional Supplement - A food supplement to help improve hair quality.
If you’re interested in learning more about the line, visit the Kérastase site or your local fine hair salon.
Tags: age premium hair, age premium products, Hair Care, kerastase, kerastase age premium
Posted in Hair Care
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
In today’s beauty news, best selling Eden Allure Moroccan Argan Oil is now available in Canada. Known as “liquid gold,” argan oil is one of the most exotic, rare, and beneficial oils on the planet. This organic oil is produced exclusively in southwestern Morocco, and has been used by the women of the local Berber tribe for centuries.
Argan oil is commonly used on the skin, but also works wonders on hair and nails. It is rich in anti-oxidants, fatty acids, and vitamin E, and absorbs quickly into the skin and hair. Many of you have likely used or heard of argan oil. Moroccanoil is the well known argan oil brand currently popular with North Americans.
What’s special about Eden Allure Moroccan Argan Oil is that in addition to being a fantastic, pure source of argan oil, its also eco-certified which guarantees that the oil is produced in an ecologically beneficial way in environmentally safe recyclable packaging. Cultural Connections (the company behind Eden Allure Moroccan Argan Oil) also donates a portion of its proceeds to Kiva- a charitable organization that helps fund entrepreneurial women throughout the world.
If you love argan oil, you can pick up Eden Allure Moroccan Argan Oil today for $30 (CAD) at Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets stores Canada.
Tags: argan oil, eden allure, eden allure argan oil, glamour secrets, moroccanoil, trade secrets
Posted in Hair Care, Skin Care
Monday, January 18th, 2010
In today’s beauty news, the Golden Globes were every bit as glamorous as we at Real Style Network expected.
When it came to beauty, many of the actresses opted for minimalist updos (some messy, some more chic). This was an especially flattering and smart look considering the rainy weather. Drew Barrymore, Marion Cottilard, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Nicole Kidman were just a few of the stars who opted for an updo. Not surprisingly, many stars actually skipped the red carpet altogether to avoid the poor weather. The stars who did stick it out on the red carpet found that their updos were generally safe and their gowns were only mildly spotty (the Beverly Hilton supplied umbrellas to all celebrities prior to arriving on the red carpet).
Another beauty trend spotted on the carpet? Dark nails. Stars like Marion Cottilard, Jennifer Aniston, and Gabourey Sidibe all sported dark nail polish which complimented their black and jewel tone gowns.
Soft pink lips and natural, porcelain skin were also big trends with stars like Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, Chloe Sevigny and Kristin Bell all sporting natural, rosy makeup. The one star beauty look we didn’t love? We thought Fergie was a little overdone with her tanned ski and flat brown hair (although her periwinkle Elie Saab gown was lovely). We think she would have benefitted from a chic updo and a little less self tanner. For more info on Golden Globe fashions, check out our fashion blog here.
[Photo of Drew Barrymore courtesy of PR Photos]
Tags: Celebrity Beauty, dark nails, golden globes, golden globes beauty, hair updo, natural makeup, star beauty at golden globes
Posted in Bath & Body, Celebrity Beauty, Hair Care, Makeup
Friday, January 15th, 2010
Have you tried the retro line from Lush Cosmetics? RetroLush is a line inspired by past Lush products, items that were discontinued that customers want back. Made in small batches, these retro beauty products change frequently, so if you love Lush products or retro beauty items, be sure to check out the RetroLush line at the Lush website. Some of our favourites from the current retro line include:
Gingerman Bath Bombs ($6.95)- The Gingerman Bath Bombs are full of exotic and sensual essential oils; mimosa, ylang ylang and jasmine asd well as a warm, spicy scent that comes from Jamaican ginger essential oil. You’ll feel relaxed and totally at peace when using these bath bombs.
No. 1 Seed Soap ($6.75) – The No.1 Seed Soap is a rich and lush cream soap with four different types of seeds to exfoliate where the skin needs it most. Rest assured, your skin will feel refreshed and smooth after use of the No.1 Seed Soap.
Dr. Peppermint ($8.95) – Dr. Peppermint is the perfect product for those men and women with scalp and hair issues. Thinning hair will love this product with its essential oils to stimulate the scalp and calming neroli oil.
Tags: dr peppermint lush, gingerman bath bombs, lush, lush beauty, lush cosmetics, lush seed soap, retro lush
Posted in Bath & Body, Hair Care, Skin Care
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
According to the New York Times, hair fragrances are becoming more and more popular. New hair fragrances are regularly being released and women seem to be responding to the new trend. We at Real Style Network have tried several hair fragrances and in many cases, we were impressed with the results. See below for three of our favourites.
The very popular Aquolina Pink Sugar perfume has its own Pink Sugar Hair Perfume ($15). A sweet and fun scent, it blends vanilla and caramel together to remind you of childhood memories and cotton candy. Fragrance notes include Sicilian orange, raspberry, cotton candy, vanilla, caramel and musk. Keep in mind, this hair perfume is quite popular and regularly sells out!
The classic fragrance Angel by Thierry Mugler has the Angel Hair Mist by Thierry Mugler ($35). It seduces with passionate notes like honey, dewberry, vanilla, patchouli and chocolate. This hair fragrance is long lasting and has a stronger scent than many others. Perfect for a club night or long evening out.
Clean Hair Fragrance by Fusion Brands ($39) is for those of you that don’t like traditional fragrances, but appreciate clean and soapy scents that smell like you just got out of the shower. A couple of sprays and your hair smells fresh all day. Perfect for everyday wear and great in the summertime.
You can pick up all of these hair fragrances at Sephora stores and Sephora.com.
Tags: angel hairmist, aquolina hair perfume, clean hair fragrance, fragrances, hair fragrances, hair scents
Posted in Fragrance, Hair Care
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