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Friday, August 27th, 2010
Glam it up with our must-have product picks and hottest beauty trends for fall:
1. Grey Nail Polish (CND nail polish in Asphalt) – From pale stone to dark ash – grey nail polish is the easiest way to indulge in one of the season’s trendiest hues.
2. Straight Hair (Garnier Fructis Smoothing Cream) – A smoothing agent and flat iron are the best tools to get pin straight hair which dominated the fall runways.
3. Purple (Origins Eyeshadow in Purple Passion) – Whether you wear it on your eyes, nails or even lips, this season, purple reigns supreme.
4. Bold Brows (Benefit Speed Brow) – Fill in those brows with gel and pencil for a bold look that works now.
5. Neutral Nails (L’Oreal Pro Manicure Nail Polish in Goldy Lucks) – Like the hottest fashion trend, earth tones (think brown, green and dusty khaki) are taking the beauty world by storm.
6. Bright Lip Colour (Lime Crime Lipstick in No She Didn’t Opaque Blue) – Bright blue, purple, red and orange are the unexpected shades boldly taking over lip colour.
7. Blue (Estee Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadow Palette) – Blue is still a hot trend for fall beauty. Beautiful bright blues pump up the volume of your fall makeup.
8. Pony Tails (Juicy Couture Elastics) – This season, the polished perfection of a ponytail feels totally fresh.
Tags: beauty must haves, CND, estee lauder, eye brows, fall beauty, fall beauty must have, fall beauty trends, fall hair, fall hair style, fall makeup, fall makeup trends, garnier, grey nail polish, Hair Care, hair trends, l'oreal, lip stick, Makeup, makeup trends, nail polish, origins makeup, purple, purple makeup, straight hair
Posted in Beauty News, Hair Care, Makeup
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
The Real Style Beauty Guinea Pig is back with a new hair care product review.
For the past few weeks, I have been testing out the new Got2b Smoothing Lustre Lotion on my unruly hair. This summer has been hell on my hair. Not only has it been humid, but I also have a new haircut that requires a lot more attention. Needless to say, I have racked up a cupboard full of smoothing lotions, defrizzers and styling creams.
When I started using the Got2b Smoothing Lustre Lotion my first reaction was this does nothing. I tried it on towel dried and dry hair to see the difference, but it all felt the same. My hair was just as smooth as it ever was. I didn’t see the difference. I chalked this down to another product that doesn’t do much and pushed it to the back of the cupboard.
Then it happened, I didn’t use the smoothing lotion. I am now eating my words. The Got2b product definitely does something. My hair didn’t have the soft smooth shine I had gotten used to. It was only when I didn’t use it that I noticed. Got2b gave my hair such a natural smooth look, that I figured I was having a good hair day.
While it didn’t stop flyaways and frizz for all that long, it did leave my hair feeling silky smooth.
So this is me apologizing Got2b, you have got something here.
Tags: beauty product review, beauty review, Got2b, Got2b hair care, Got2b product, Got2b review, Got2b Smoothing Lustre Lotion, Hair Care
Posted in Beauty Reviews
Saturday, August 21st, 2010
Grey hair may be in, but CNN’s Anderson Cooper could be going back to his natural hair colour if he takes up an offer from a beauty company.
News reports say Anderson Cooper has been offered $1 million to use the new Go Away Grey pill for the next five years. Rise-N-Shine, the makers of the pill claim it can turn grey hair back to it’s natural colour and shine. All they want is for Anderson Cooper to take the pill and write about his hair colour on Twitter and Facebook for fans to see.
The company said Anderson Cooper was a natural choice and we have to agree. He has had grey hair since he first appeared on television. Will he want to change his hair colour though, since it is his trademark now? We aren’t even sure what colour Anderson Cooper’s hair actually is.
If the pills works for Anderson though, there could be a line up of people wanting the pill.
[photo via Craig ONeal]
Tags: Anderson Cooper, Anderson Cooper hair, Beauty News, Go Away Grey pill, grey hair, Hair Care
Posted in Beauty News, Hair Care
Saturday, August 14th, 2010
Here are some of the beauty news headlines of the week:
Estee Lauder is launching their new Sensuous Noir fragrance for fall. This is a new take on the Estee Lauder Sensuous fragrance that was launched back in 2008. In a press release Estee Lauder says this new fragrance is richer and more intense than the original. They have added scents like spiced lily, patchouli and black pepper to intensify the smell. Expect the new fall fragrance on shelves in September.
Origins has introduced a new moisturizer which they claim will keep you from having to spend thousands on cosmetic surgery. The new Brighter By Nature SPF 35 Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer claims to be able to fade dark spots, redness and other skin afflictions caused from overexposure to the elements. Thanks to the sunscreen, it also claims to protect your skin from further harm. They say in just four weeks your skin will look better. You can try it out later this month to see if it works. Better yet, check out our beauty review section if we get a review on the product!
The Body Shop is adding hair care to their list of eco-friendly products. The new Body Shop Rainforest Hair Care collection contains pracaxi oil a product beauty news stories say is 100% natural, bio-degradable, organic and non-irritating. The Body Shop products are also said to break down in water and the bottles made of recycleable material. All in all this is one hair care product that is really good for the environment!
Tags: Beauty News, estee lauder, Estee Lauder fragrance, Estee Lauder Sensuous Noir, Fragrance, fragrance news, Hair Care, moisturizer, origins, Origins Moisturizer, Skin Care, the body shop, The Body Shop shampoo
Posted in Beauty News, Fragrance, Hair Care, Skin Care
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
I don’t know about you, but at Real Style Network summer means wedding fever. We have seen more than our fair share of weddings both in person and in Hollywood this year. With a few weeks of summer left, you could still be preparing for your big day. Having the perfect beauty look for your wedding can be intimidating. With so many high-profile celebrity weddings this summer, take your cue from the celebrity wedding hair. We found tips from Latrice Strader, Master Hairstylist and Owner of Destiny De’Ve Hair Salon on the top five celebrity wedding hair choices you can chose.
Regal Beauty
America’s favorite first daughter tied the knot in a beautiful dress and ceremony, in addition to a classic feminine French twist. “The twists and braids are perfect for Chelsea since she is young, vibrant, and is a part of American royalty” says Latrice. “For any bride desiring a classic look with a lot of volume and texture, this French twist is a top bridal hairstyle—perfect for any princess fairytale wedding” Latrice continues.
Foxy and Simple
Transformers star Megan Fox shows off her shiny jet-black hair on her big day by keeping it straight and simple for her wedding. “Straight hair is definitely a sexy way to highlight natural beauty,” says Latrice. “For any bride who desires a sexier and more natural look, straight hair is the perfect hairstyle” Latrice continues.
Gold, Elegant Waves
Khloe Kardashian’s perfectly crimped locks are highlighted by her luscious golden highlights for her big day. Khloe’s gold streaks bring out her glowing fair skin as well. “Gold and/or deep brown highlights are a great way to highlight your natural skin tone if you have naturally dark hair,” says Latrice. “Shades of lighter colors for those with naturally lighter hair can also bring out beautiful glowing skin as well.”
All-American Girl Updo
Carrie Underwood’s beautiful smile and voice aren’t the only things touching hearts all around the nation. Carrie’s golden tresses are gathered into an elegant updo with loose curls that are easy to work with. “Carrie’s side swoop bangs complement her loose curls perfectly and add a fun yet beautiful look to her style,” says Latrice.
Fit for a Queen
Grammy award winning Alicia Keys continues to set trends even on her wedding day. Incorporating a diamond encrusted tiara with an elegant chignon tucked and pinned away from her face, Alicia exudes a regal look on her big day. “Alicia’s beauty is radiant with this simple yet glamorous hairstyle,” says Latrice. “It’s a super chic and classic look that highlights her beauty well, especially with the added touch of the tiara.”
Tags: Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Celebrity Beauty, celebrity hair, Chelsea Clinton, Destiny De'Ve Hair Salon, hair, Hair Care, hair style, khloe kardashian, Latrice Strader, megan fox, megan fox hair, wedding hair, wedding hair idea, wedding hair style
Posted in Celebrity Beauty, Hair Care
Saturday, August 7th, 2010
As the resident Real Style Beauty Product tester or otherwise affectionately known as the Beauty Guinea Pig (BGP), I get to test out the hottest beauty products on the market and I LOVE it !
Today my beauty review is on MorocanOil Hair Glimmer Shine Spray! MoroccanOil is one of the hottest new hair care products around. Everyone is talking about it and all of the celebs are using it. So when their package arrived, I exercised my rights as the BGP and jumped at the chance to test the product on my wavy to curly, often frizzy, highlighted and very dry end of summer hair!
Since I have tried the original MoroccanOil before and loved it as it smoothed down and moisturized my hair without making it feel greasy, I was eager to try another one of their products! I tried out the MoroccanOil Glimmer Shine Spray to see if it was up to the same high standard.
The MorocanOil Glimmer Shine Spray claims to give your hair a brilliant shine, enhance your highlights and protect it from the elements.
I’m happy to report that The MoroccanOil spray does exactly what it claims. I was actually getting compliments on how shiny my hair looked. You can see the difference almost immediately.
Nevertheless there were some drawbacks. The hair care product did leave my hair feeling a little bit greasy and it did not stop flyaway hair or frizz. I still had to use all of my other regular products before this. So while it does do it’s job, it seems a little redundant. If MoroccanOil could combine the shine secrets with their others hair smoothing products then it would really be worth it. I haven’t tried the hair glimmer shine spray with the actual oil yet. I will follow up with an addendum to let you know if that combination did the trick or if it left the hair too oily!
Until later, BGP is over and out!
Tags: beauty review, Hair Care, hair care review, moroccanoil, Moroccanoil glimmer shine spray, moroccanoil hair, moroccanoil review
Posted in Beauty Reviews, Hair Care
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
Tags: Andrea lashes, Ardell lashes, Au Courant, Bath & Body, beauty contest, beauty giveaway, Beauty Through Balance, body butter, Comwell & Cruthers, conditioner, contest, Donato salon, dry shampoo, eye serum, Finesse, Gatsby, giveaway, Hair Care, hair spray, J.R. Watkins, Jouviance, Kiss My Face, Lash 28, lashes, lotion, Lypsyl, Makeup, Profound, self tanner, shampoo, Skin Care, soap, SurgiCare, the body shop, The body Shop Deoderant, The Body Shop lip colour, Unite, Unite hair care, Yardley Of London
Posted in Bath & Body, Hair Care, Makeup, Skin Care
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
For our latest beauty review, one of our Real Style Beauty testers took a chance with the Got2b Got2b Fat-tastic Instant Infusion Collagen Root Boosting Spray to give her hair care routine a lift. Our tester has fine, thin hair that sometimes needs a boost of volume to create the perfect hair style, so this product is right up her alley.
As soon as she went to use it she noticed one big issue with this Got2b product. There is little to no instructions on how to use the hair care product properly. All hair care products have a different application process whether it’s in wet hair, towel dry or dry to ensure you get the most out of it. The Got2b hair care product left our tester stumped and to her own devices.
Once she decided how to use the Root Boosting Spray, she was pleased with the results. Her hair got volume and lift without being left too crunchy.
She told us one of the biggest problems with most sprays claiming to give your hair volume is that the sprays are too heavy. Most sprays weight down her thin hair defeating the purpose. The Got2b hair spray is light and left her hair with volume and style.
If you are looking for a boost for your hair, she said she would definitely recommend this product to anyone who has the same flat hair problem as she does.
Tags: beauty review, Got2b, Got2b Fat-tastic Instant Infusion Collagen Root Boosting Spray, Got2b hair products, hair boost, Hair Care, hair care product, hair volume, volume
Posted in Beauty Reviews, Hair Care
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Our curly haired girls on the Real Style Network beauty team are always on the hunt for the perfect straightener. Three of them got a chance to try the Straight & Curl 2 in 1 Ceramic Curling Iron from Rowenta Beauty to see if it was the one we had been looking for. This is the hair care company who did all of the great looks backstage at Toronto Fashion Week so we had high expectations. Here is our beauty review:
Before After
At first look, we were skeptical of the Rowenta Beauty iron. We didn’t think the straightener was up to the challenge of our thick hair. But the unique designer of a straighener plus curling iron made us excited for the possibilities.
Despite our fears, our hair came out just as smooth and straight as if we had done it at home. Even though the straightener is small, it does have enough power to be able to do your hair in the same amount of time. The heat is perfect to manage even the toughest curls. The addition of a curling iron on the end means that you can curl your ends easily to get a new look.
The Rowenta Beauty straightener’s biggest strengths are also it’s flaws though. Because of the curling iron on the outside, you cannot get a good grip on the straightener. Since it is small, the curling portion of the iron only allows you to grab a small portion of hair at a time. If you have thin hair that is ok, but for us girls with thick locks, we could be there all day.
In the end though for a straightener, it’s all about getting the job done. It may have been a little difficult to maneuver for a newcomer to the Rowenta Straightener, but her hair came out soft and straight.
Find out where to get your own Rowenta Straight & Curl on their website here.
Tags: Beauty find, beauty review, curling iron, Hair Care, hair care products, hair straightener, Rowenta Beauty, straightener
Posted in Beauty Reviews, Hair Care
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
When Rihanna debuted her new short undercut hair style, we thought it suited the edgy celebrity, but never dreamed it would become a fad. Now hair stylists are saying demand for the undercut hair style is rising.
An undercut is where you shave off a portion of your hair while leaving the rest of your locks longer and more feminine. It is a very edgy look that only the bravest should attempt. The look can go from a subtle undercut that you can hide under longer hair to dramatic looks that really show off the shaved portions of your hair. It’s up to you how far you want to go with your hair style.
According to this story in the Daily Mail the style has taken off thanks to a number of British celebrities sporting the hair style recently.
Apparently the look started in the 80’s when David Bowie sported one of the first undercut hair styles. Now it has launched back into demand after an appearance in fashion shows.
With the heat of the summer, it’s not surprising that women are choosing to shave off their locks for a bit of relief. Short hair styles are great for summer and hey, it will always grow back.
Tags: Hair Care, hair style, hair style trend, hair trend, rihanna, Rihanna hair, short hair, short hair cut, summer hair trend, undercut
Posted in Celebrity Beauty, Hair Care
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
It is so hot and humid this summer that a lot of the girls in the Real Style Network beauty office have been wearing their hair up to beat the heat. In Hollywood we’ve noticed that a lot of the celebrities have chopped their lucisous locks short for the summer sun. Hair stylist Latrice Strader of Destiny De’Ve Hair Salon has offered up some short hair style suggestions straight from the celebrity beauty books for those who can ‘t stand their long hair anymore this summer.
Vamp It Up – We showed you the new hair when Kristen Stewart debuted her short red locks. We thought this light hairstyle really softened this Twilight star up for the summer and Latrice agrees. “Summer is a great time of year to go with a lighter shade,” says Latrice. “This length is perfect for women with a more oval shaped face, who may typically shy away from short cuts” Latrice continues.
Fiery Red Hot Hair – Rihanna also chopped her hair short for the summer and went red. But Rihanna’s red is bright and firey to match her bold outgoing personality. If you are brave enough to rock Rihanna’s hairstyle we salute you. “Bold colors are definitely in this season,” says Latrice. “Shades of red and copper look fantastic on brown skin tones and bright orange adds an amazing pop of color to more fair skin tones.”
Short & Sweet – Hayden Panettiere’s haircut shocked her fans this spring, but the star has learned to work the new hair well on the red carpet. Hayden’s short golden tresses highlight her healthy glowing skin while framing her face with sleek bangs. “Side swoop bangs are very popular right now and look great with a super short cut,” says Latrice.
Low Maintenance, High Altitudes – Janet Jackson shows off her chic hair do that is perfectly coiffed high above her head. Perfect for the red carpet, Janet’s hairstyle keeps her looking fresh and radiant with maximum style in minimal time. “This elegant look works well for many occasions,” says Latrice. “It’s also very versatile and can easily be transformed and smoothed down to an everyday look.”
Tags: Celebrity Beauty, celebrity hair, Hair Care, hair colour, hair cut, hair cut advice, hair trends, hayden panettiere, hayden panettiere hair, Janet Jackson, Janet Jackson hair, Kristen Stewart, Kristen Stewart hair, rihanna, Rihanna hair, short hair cut, summer hair colour, summer hair cut, summer hair trends
Posted in Celebrity Beauty, Hair Care
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
We are going to file this story under the category of gross hair beauty ideas. A British caterer has decided to make a premium jam infused with human hair. Not just any hair, but the hair of Princess Diana.
Now we know that Princess Diana was a legendary beauty. Her blonde curls and fair skin are a celebrity beauty style that will be imitated for years to come. But eating her hair? Yuck! It probably won’t get you any closer to the fair princess’s beauty.
The Princess Diana Jam was made by Sam Bompas of Bompas and Parr. The company tries to make their food extraordinary, this time they have definitely done that. He bought Princess Diana’s hair on eBay and made the Milk Jam, which you can get now at London’s Barbican Art Gallery.
The hair jam is part of the Occult series of jams which also includes a jam made with sands from the Great Pyramids and wood from Nelson’s ship in The Victory.
If you made the trip to try the jam, please let us know how it tastes.
Tags: Beauty, Bompas and Parr, Bompas and Parr jam, Celebrity Beauty, Hair Care, hair jam, Princess Diana, Princess Diana hair, Princess Diana hair jam
Posted in Celebrity Beauty, Hair Care
Sunday, July 4th, 2010
Beauty Find is Real Style Network’s special feature where we asked real people for their recommendations on their favourite beauty products.
One reader emailed us to rave about John Frieda’s Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Creme. John Frieda products are well known to any girl who suffers from having frizzy hair year round thanks to the humidity or dry air. The Flawless Finishing Creme is meant to be your last defense against frizzy hair during your hair care routine.
Our reader said: After just one use of this cream and I was hooked. I could NOT believe the difference. I had been fighting with my hair in the summer humidity for day. I was going crazy, but a friend recommended this cream to me and my hair was smooth again just like that. A lot of these frizz creams make your hair stiff, but it left my hair feel so soft and smooth. It was honestly amazing. I had to go buy it right away.
Send us your beauty finds at editorial@realstylenetwork.com.
Tags: Beauty find, beauty review, frizzy hair, frizzy hair products, Hair Care, John Frieda, John Frieda hair care, John Frieda Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Creme, stop frizzy hair
Posted in Hair Care
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
On the eve of the release of Twilight Eclipse, Kristen Stewart premiered with a brand new hair colour along with the blockbuster movie. Beauty news sites were surprised to see Kristen Stewart appear at The Late Show With David Letterman yesterday with red hair.
Kristen Stewart’s dark brown hair is known by Twilight fans around the world. She has cut it short and choppy for The Runaways, had long extensions on the red carpet or had Bella Swan’s Twilight waves. We think Kristen Stewart’s red hair really suits her.
The new red hair colour seems to give Kristen Stewart a lighter look for the summer. We have seen Kristen ramp up her fashion for the Twilight Eclipse premiere’s around the world. Maybe this new hair is all a part of the glamming of Kristen Stewart.
You can get the same red shade as Kristen Stewart by dying your hair a copper colour.
Tags: Beauty, Celebrity Beauty, Hair Care, hair colour, hair dye, Kristen Stewart, Kristen Stewart hair, Kristen Stewart red hair, red hair, Twilight Eclipse
Posted in Celebrity Beauty, Hair Care
Monday, June 28th, 2010
Tags: Andrea lashes, Ardell lashes, Au Courant, Bath & Body, beauty contest, beauty giveaway, Beauty Through Balance, body butter, Comwell & Cruthers, conditioner, contest, Donato salon, dry shampoo, eye serum, Finesse, Gatsby, giveaway, Hair Care, hair spray, J.R. Watkins, Jouviance, Kiss My Face, Lash 28, lashes, lotion, Lypsyl, Makeup, Profound, self tanner, shampoo, Skin Care, soap, SurgiCare, the body shop, The body Shop Deoderant, The Body Shop lip colour, Unite, Unite hair care, Yardley Of London
Posted in Bath & Body, Hair Care, Makeup, Skin Care
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