After spending hundreds coloring your hair, why risk it to damage and fading in the sun? We apply sunscreen liberally on all parts of our body, why are we skimping out on our hair? If I can extend my hair color by just one week, I would be grateful - I hate sitting in the salon! UVA/UVB rays can ruin your hair just like it does your skin. The Redken Color Extend Sun Solar Screen with SPF 12
Top: Hilary Duff; Left: Stephanie Pratt and Giuliana Rancic
Usually these things are pretty basic, you get your hair touched up and nail polished applied. But Byron & Tracey offered full blown services - I got my hair colored which is what this salon is known for. Well, they're known for many things, mainly their celebrity following thanks to Rachel Zoe who brings all her clients here. Celebrities were here actually getting ready for the Emmy's with last minute color, cut, extensions, manicure and pedicures.
The salon is beautifully minimalistic set off the beaten path in Beverly Hills. As you might imagine, be prepared to pay a handsome ransom for perfect hair but Tracey Cunningham is a god in the colorist world, many a Hollywood blondes will not trust anyone other than her golden hands on their tresses. Tracey is also the color consultant for the Redken Color Extend line. I did not get my color done by her (I'm just covering greys so it would be a bit beneath her) - Dany who is doing my hair is wonderful and charming, as with most of their staff. There was also a gifting suite sponsored by Calvin Klein's new scent Euphoria, Redken, I "Heart" Bronson for JC Penney and many others.
This product isn't nearly as dirty as it sounds! 3 More Inches is one of the newest haircare lines that Space NK has introduced to their stores/online shop. There are three products in the line-up - a pre-wash treatment ($38), shampoo ($22), and conditioner ($22) -- all of which were developed by famed UK hairdresser Michael Van Clarke.
I have not tried the Blow, Dry Bar in New York (I will for sure when I'm there for Fashion Week!) but I did get a bottle of their non-stick hairspray formulated for blowouts. Whenever you get blowouts, they grab a section of hair, spray hairspray on it then work on it. And they move on the the next section. You can imagine after doing this to your whole head of hair, you end up with A LOT of hairspray in your hair. I hate that stuck hairspray feel, or even the heavy sticky feel when it supposedly still flows freely. But this is truly the most weightless hairspray I've ever used. I didn't get a professional blow out, I just used it at home, so I'm sure I didn't spray as much as they would have in a salon but I still made a pass on every section of hair I worked on and the result was pretty light and free flowing. Did it feel like I had no hairspray? No, but I wasn't weighed down by an abundance of gunk. When used as just a finished spray, you get a very light coverage that still gives you prolonged style and volume. All in all, I'm happy with this and will be using this when I'm doing "special" hair. At Durgstore for $19.75.
I have really thick hair (and lots of it) but for some reason, the top layer of my hair and the hairs around my face are baby fine. This is manageable on most days but when I put my hair in a pony tail, all hell breaks loose. The hairs stick up, fly up, and look wispy and messy. I've used hairspray (too crunchy), mousse (to slippery), hair gel (too sticky) but nothing works! Finally found this product and am praying with all fingers and toes crossed that it will work. I just ordered it and will give you an update when I use it. What about you, what Ponytail tips do you have for a sleek and chic look?
HerCut The Ponytail™ Styling Lotion 5 oz
What it is:
An emollient styling lotion that smoothes and controls straight or wavy strands to create the perfect ponytail.
What it does:
This lightweight-yet-substantial formula smoothes and holds resistant strands, controls fly-aways, and imparts glossy shine. It keeps the straight or wavy ponytail sleek while conditioning ingredients soften and enrich the hair from within.
$22.00 for 5 oz.
I wish this place was down the street from me! If they open one, I would be there twice a week! The Dry Bar is a blowout only salon and it includes the wash for only $35. Maybe I got lucky and had the talented Rudy do my blowout but when I looked around, everyone's hair was immaculately done. This isn't just a blow dry, this is actual styling with a choice of do's with cute names like The Manhattan (sleek and smooth), Mai Tai (messy beach hair),
Cosmopolitan (lots of loose curls) and Southern comfort (big hair lots of volume). The decor is super modern and comfortable. I got a mix of the Cosmopolitan and Southern Comfort, which would be headache inducing as a drink, but for the cocktail party I was going to, it was sexy and glamorous. Rudy used different sizes of curling irons to create a more natural and casual version of the bombshell look. You can get an updo for $70 and include a Floater, a 10 minute massage for $10. I have been to other similar blowout places and this was by far the best, they have real stylists who do a fantastic job. Right now they are in Brentwood but they are ramping up to open additional salons throughout the country, I can't wait!
Eating well contributes to overall better health, but can we eat our way to healthier hair? I'll let you be the judge..
Our hair, skin and nails are at the bottom of the body's food chain. The inner body (so to speak) takes and uses all the vitamins and minerals we consume, first. Whatever's left goes to our hair skin and nails, which is why, in my opinion, getting the most out of the foods we eat is so important. How do we get the most out of the foods we eat? By not cooking all the nutrients out of them. Here are some foods that are especially good for the health and beauty of one of our most prized outer body possessions, our hair. (JUMP FOR MORE!)
I woke up last Sunday morning to my boy sitting on my bed flipping channels, he came upon an infomercial for the InStyler Rotating Hot Iron and stopped (he's obsessed with infomercials and has memorized many! He once came up to me, touched my legs and said "mama, have you tried Smooth Away that leaves your skin so soft?"). Seriously, when did a 5 year boy old become such a beauty snob (apple does not fall far...)?! As we watched the infomercial, I ooohed and ahhhed and dialed immediately to take advantage of the "very special one time special offer" (yeah right).
I should mention that I HATE talking on the phone (I'm a text and email person), especially to salespeople so after answering what felt like 200 excruciating questions, I was finally the proud owner of not just ONE but TWO InStyler Rotating Hot Iron Hair Stylers for a "risk free" trial price of ONLY $14.95 plus shipping! If I am satisfied with the product, I will be billed ONLY 3 payments of $39.95 plus tax. However, I can't tell you if this works yet because shipping will take 4-6 WEEKS. Yes, you read correctly 4-6 WEEKS-- in this instant gratification day and age, who has time to wait that long? I'll be on to something new by then! Has anyone tried this? I've heard really good things about it from several twitter followers but would love to hear your thoughts.
InStyler Rotating Hot Iron Hair Styler for $89.99
