BREAK UP WITH FRIZZ FOR GOOD!

Posted on: May 15th, 2012

Frizzy hair days – a relationship we could all do without. Whether with you from the very beginning or in a sudden mid-hair crisis, we think it’s time to break up with frizz for good. The best way to get over a bad hair relationship? Find something new; and do we have the perfect match for you in the bye.bye.Frizz Keratin Smoothing Collection. Smooth, sleek and best of all long term.

No more hiding under hats, pulling into a pony, or overdoing the flat iron. The daily bicker with frizz ends here.

 

HAIR THERAPY – WHAT MAKES FRIZZ TICK?

We can’t just say goodbye to frizz without discovering what makes it tick. Let’s take a deeper look.

It all began with the cuticle…

The cuticle is the outermost part of the hair shaft made up of dead cells that protect the inner structure of the hair and give it strength. It looks very much like overlapping layers of roof shingles. When the cuticle is lying flat or closed it looks smooth and allows light to be reflected off the surface for a natural sheen. When the cuticle is open hair appears frizzy, dull and coarse. Many factors can contribute to a frizzy cuticle.

  • TEXTURE: Some hair textures inherently have a cuticle that just won’t lie flat; curly hair being one of them.
  • DAMAGE: Stress from daily styling, hot tools, chemical processing and the elements can roughen the cuticle.
  • DEHYDRATION: Dehydrated hair becomes brittle causing the cuticle to rise. The problem compounds since the open cuticle lets even more moisture escape.
  • HUMIDITY: Alternatively, when hair encounters humidity the inner layers of the hair begin to swell creating breaks in the cuticle, making it jagged.

It seems that frizz has a lot of issues and some things therapy just can’t fix. Time to move on to a date with a smoother hair destiny. Try these frizz fighters on for size…

MOVING ON – THE LOVE AFFAIR WITH SLEEK

FOR LONG TERM FRIZZ CONTROL TRY…

BYE.BYE.FRIZZ 30-DAY NO FRIZZ KERATIN SMOOTHING TREATMENT

With just one us, this at home Keratin Smoothing Treatment takes frizzy hair to a level of smooth you never thought you could achieve for up to 30 days. It removes frizz from curly or straight hair and softens the texture of curls and waves for faster, easier straight styling.

The heat activated Hydrolyzed Keratin formula penetrates the cuticle to smooth the surface layer. Humidity is blocked, moisture is retained, strength is restored, damage is alleviated and shine is boosted. Plus, it reduces blow drying time by laminating the hair surface, sealing in moisture and preventing additional moisture from diffusing into the cortex. You can spend less time styling and more time enjoying your newly found frizz-free love affair. 

 

FOR FRIZZ CONTROL STARTING WITH YOUR WASH TRY…

BYE.BYE.FRIZZ KERATIN SMOOTHING SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

Keep your smooth relationship fresh with this Sulfate Free Shampoo and Conditioner. Formulated with K-Silk Complex (Hydrolyzed Silk and Keratin) and an Amino Acid Blend, it forms a coherent cuticle smoothing layer while improving strength, repairing surface damage and binding moisture. Soft, silky hair with incredible shine; what more could a girl want from beauty soul mates.

 

FOR DAILY FRIZZ-FREE STRAIGHT OR CURLY STYLING TRY…

BYE.BYE.FRIZZ KERATIN SMOOTHING BLOW DRY CREAM

Get a perfectly smooth blowout every time with this dual purpose Blow Dry Cream. It can be used on straight or curly hair for a fool-proof sleek blowout or for defined scrunching and diffusing. K-Silk Complex (protein that occurs naturally in hair) forms a ‘protein shield’ on the cuticle to absorb damage caused by external factors (styling, hot tools, UV rays, etc.), leaving your own cuticle intact. It smoothes the cuticle, preserves moisture and protects your hair’s natural Keratin. Your hair will never feel this soft or look this glossy. Now, aren’t you just smitten?

 WATCH VIDEO TUTORIALS ON 30-DAY NO FRIZZ AND SMOOTHING CREAM

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SULTRY, SEXY, SUMMER WAVES… SINFULLY SIMPLE

Posted on: May 8th, 2012

For 100s of years the mermaid has tamed even the naughtiest of pirates with her siren voice and big, sexy, wavy hair. Ladies, you’re on your own for singing classes but we have those voluminous beach waves down and are willing to share the secret.

Our DREAM WAVES brings you its new AMPLIFYING COLLECTION – designed to give you HIGH VOLUME WAVES for extreme beach goddess hair.

The hidden treasure… special Conditioning Polymers help to add BODY to limp hair, create an EXTRA WAVY BOUNCE and BLOCK HUMIDITY for longer lasting style. Hydrolyzed Silk and Provitamin B5 add MOISTURE and high SHINE. Powerful UV Protectors absorb ultraviolet light to save your mane from harmful sun exposure, dehydration and color-fade. You’re left with manageable, touchable waves.

WASH & CONDITION: Start with the Sulfate Free AMPLIFYING SHAMPOO and CONDITIONER to prepare your hair for a full day of volume and texture.

VOLUMINOUS & DEFINED:  For a voluminous, defined wave apply AMPLIFYING LOTION on damp hair and scrunch to boost volume. For maximum fullness and bounce, blow dry with a diffuser.

TEXTURED & DISHEVELED:  For a super textured, disheveled wave use BEACH SPRAY on damp or dry hair and scrunch. Let hair dry naturally or use a diffuser for even more texture and wave.

Soft, flowing, extra volume waves… sinfully seductive.

CLICK HERE FOR A BEACH WAVE VIDEO TUTORIAL 

 

 

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Prom Hair: “I look this amazing without even trying”

Posted on: April 12th, 2012

Inspiration: Ashley Benson

Only prom, right? No big deal…only it is…but it can’t look like it is…but we all fret over it…ah school life!

image from brebeauty.com

 

When in doubt a relaxed sort of sexy works well for any formal occasion. The trick to this look is the simplicity of the style against the polished finish. This look will work no matter what you wear.

  1. Prep: A full smooth blowout is crucial to start this, so if your hair is curly use a smoothing shampoo and conditioner like bye.bye.Frizz Keratin Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner. If your hair is fine try our Dream Waves Amplifying Shampoo and Conditioner. This is perfect for hair that needs to have a bit of a wave and volume added.

 

  1. Blowout: Use a medium round natural bristle brush and bye.bye.Frizz Blow Dry Cream for your blowout. After applying product, take smaller sections, wrap hair around the brush and repeatedly roll it up and down slowly to avoid tangling as you blow dry. This look is about smoothness with a polished wave, so keeping hair taut all the way through as you blow dry is important. 

 

  1. Set: Once a section is dry gently ‘unwind’ the section so that the motion is retained. Immediately roll it back up with your fingers and clip each section up; this helps to set the curved shape that the brush creates.

 

  1. Tousle: Once hair is finish unclip it and, with a bit of Moisture Gloss Daily Drops on your fingertips, go over each section so that it is super shiny and frizz free. Then gently play with the sections, breaking them up with your fingertips and tugging gently.

 

  1. Perfect: If you feel there is not quite enough movement take a large size curling iron and go over the hair (using large sections) to pump up the wave slightly. Remember the key to this look is natural so don’t over work the wave.

 

A light spray with Salon Expert Hairspray and you will be the perfect “I look amazing but I don’t care” prom queen.

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Ann Margret Hair Paired with D&G Heels – Simply Divine!

Posted on: April 9th, 2012

Hair & Shoes – a Killer Combo!

 

Shoes… Why did we not think of this earlier? Our two favorite things – shoes and hair! You’re nodding your head thinking we are genius. We think so too.

Image from talkshoes.com / artistdirect.com

  

Who better as inspiration for these killer D&G shoes than Ann Margret. A grown up sexy look that begs to be duplicated. 

You need full-on volume prep for this. We love our Instantly Thick Hair Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner as a start and a large, round bristle brush with some Instantly Thick Hair Thickening Cream or Salon Expert Amplifying Blowout Cream for the next step.

  1. Blow Dry: After washing and conditioning, apply the Cream from roots to ends. Using the brush keep your hair taut while holding the brush up high as you dry. Roll the brush down to the scalp and back out (this should be done cautiously as tangling may occur if you’re not careful) and keep repeating the process until dry. As you finish drying pin each section up in place (this helps each section to set its shape and volume).

 

  1. Roller Set: Once all of your hair is dry release the clips and take out extra large hot rollers. We prefer ceramic rollers as they hold a curl better and don’t leave marks in the hair. Before rolling up your sections spray each one with some Pro Finish Hairspray to give it hold.  Roll up each section and leave them to set for at least 15 minutes. You want tons of hold and volume for this. 

 

  1. Back Brush: Once hair has cooled remove rollers, add some Moisture Gloss Daily Drops to your fingertips, flip your hair over and tousle your hair with vigour. Using a natural bristle/nylon brush gently back brush your hair. Hold a section of hair in one hand and softly, from mid shaft, brush towards the scalp. Repeat all over. Once this is done fuss with the hair to move it into place. You may need to gently brush any bits that look overly messy. One last spray with Pro Finish and you are ready for those gorgeous shoes!

 

Have a fabulously delicious, cheeky evening ladies.

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SPRING 2012 HAIR TREND

Posted on: March 14th, 2012

HOT VS. VELCRO: THE ROMANTIC ROLLER SET OF SPRING 2012

 

The twilight moment: that moment after hair has been done, but before it becomes unraveled.  It is that state of grace when hair still has an amazing glamorous feeling yet just a little undone. This is the mood for Spring/Summer 2012.

We don’t know what was put in the fashion water this season, but for a change fashion seems to be more about a mood than a particular era. The look is pretty with a dash of romantic. It is definitely a nod to the glamorous side of the 60s, but so new; a modern JEAN SHRIMPTON.

To get the look it’s time to dig up those hot or Velcro rollers for a simple set. Quick and easy, you can leave the rollers to set as you get dressed and finish your makeup.

 

  

WASH: You want hair to be smooth yet full, so CURLY GIRLS should wash and condition with Style Straight Unwind Shampoo and Frizz Away Conditioner.  STRAIGHT HAIR GIRLS should use Instantly Thick Hair Thickening Shampoo and Volumizing Conditioner for extra body.

 

DRY: Blow dry with a ROUND BRISTLE BRUSH to get hair full and smooth with lots of movement. 

 

HOT SET: Spray sections of hair with Pro Finish Ultimate Hold Hairspray and wrap around large HOT ROLLERS (min. 1 ½ inches). Roll back and away from your face. Let it set the curl until cooled. 

 

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VELCRO SET: Spray a light spritz of Strictly Curls Curl Booster on each section before rolling them in the large VELCO ROLLERS (min. 1 ½ inches). This will add a bit of extra curl hold since these rollers are not heated. Roll them back and away from your face and leave them in for 20 minutes. Before removing the rollers quickly apply some heat with a blow dryer to ensure a complete set. 

 

FINISH: After removing the rollers, add Moisture Gloss Daily Drops to your fingertips and give a quick tousle. Use a nylon bristle brush to give the entire thing a proper brushing and loosen the curl. An allover spritz with Pro Finish and you’re ready for the season’s deliciously feminine clothing.

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THE GRAMMYS – WHO MADE THE TOP 5 MANE GRADE?

Posted on: February 13th, 2012

 

Reporting Live from the Red Carpet

We love the Grammys because you just never know what to expect; and that is what makes it so fun. From chic and sophisticated to the bizarre and inspired, the 54th Annual Grammy Awards had it all. Celebrity Hair Stylist, Marc Anthony walked the Red Carpet to give you a quick peek at his 5 favorite manes from the festivities.

What a quiet year for the awards show that we count on to entertain us on many levels. The look was mostly sophisticated and understated. Though we missed the madness of a bevy of crazy outfits and zany hair and makeup moments, it was beautiful.  Perhaps it was the passing of Whitney Houston that gave us a very subdued fashion mood this year, but whatever it was, it was lovely. One of our favorite looks this season is the trend toward younger talent embracing their youth and easing up on the ‘done’ vibe of the last few years.

1.RIHANNA
 

 

  

Wow! We love her as a blonde. Everything about this is so elegant yet super sexy. She captures the fashion culture of the 70’s with this new look while keeping it current. Think ‘Farah’ hair for the new millennium or the modern ‘Tina Turner’. The loose curls and beach vibe works so well with the dress. To get the look try a texture boosting product like Dream Waves Amplifying Lotion  – it will let you rock this look with little effort.
 

2.ADELE

 

 

Adele looked like a totally modern bombshell – Très Marilyn. We are so happy, not only to see her back but, to see that she is back to her glamour tricks. A perfect blowout and a perfect look. We love that she has grown the front out and cut a few inches off the ends. For this look, a bit of thickening product like Instantly Thick Hair Thickening Cream helps to keep the volume full and high.
 
 

3.KATY PERRY

 

 

 

Even Katy Perry looked all pretty and grown up. Her ability to take blue hair and make it, not only look modern but, avoid the grand-mamma trap is sheer fashion genius. This look had a sort of 50’s vibe but the super slick sides and bouffant top kept it fresh. Coupled with the dress she shone brilliantly.  An easy way to get a bit of extra volume is to give it a good spray with 2nd Day Clear Dry Shampoo, which is perfect for any hair color… including blue.

4.TAYLOR SWIFT

 

This is such a simple but modern up-do. She seems to be shifting her image and is finally looking her age. The messy high bun is perfect for the formal dress and, by pushing her new fringe back, the look is all about the bun. She has never looked better.  A bit of mousse, like Instantly Thick Volumizing Foam, helps this look to keep its shape and a politely disheveled vibe.

 

 

5.CARRIE UNDERWOOD

 

 

Image credit to Getty Images

A modern, softly bouffant, faux pony. We love the pulled back, almost ponytail feeling this has. With a dress like this it is easy to appear contrived, but by keeping the hair soft and sexy with a modern sixties feeling the entire look is kept fresh.  For this look, a blowout with a product like Style Straight Instant Straightening Cream helps it to stay smooth.

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Sisterhood of the Travelling Hair Part 5 of 5

Posted on: January 25th, 2012

Sydney Waves – Quick Tips for a Mane on the Go

Mother was right, yet again. First impressions do count. Unfortunately nothing looks sadder than an unprepared glamour girl after a long and tedious flight. This little tête-à-tête reveals how to exit a train, plane or automobile looking old school glamorous and how to revive your mane on-the-go.

In Transit…

Wavy hair travels well, so you have several options. Before nodding off on the plane, gently TWIST your waves around your fingers toward the back of your neck and bobby pin into place to hold the wave. Alternately, you could make two loose BRAIDS on either side of your head.

Before it is time to disembark, remove the twists or braids and use your fingers to comb them out.

On-the-go…

STRAIGHT TO BONDI BEACH PARTY… No time to unwind at the hotel – you’ve got a beach party to hit. It’s time to add some TEXTURE to your wave. Spray DREAM WAVES BEACH SPRAY into your hair and scrunch to amplify the wave. Even if your hair is naturally straight, you’ll get a nice boost of texture so it looks like you’ve been relaxing in a cabana instead of snoozing on a plane.

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Sisterhood of the Travelling Hair Part 4 of 5

Posted on: January 24th, 2012

Tokyo Shine – Quick Tips for a Mane on the Go

Mother was right, yet again. First impressions do count. Unfortunately nothing looks sadder than an unprepared glamour girl after a long and tedious flight. This little tête-à-tête reveals how to exit a train, plane or automobile looking old school glamorous and how to revive your mane on-the-go.

In Transit…

Shine can be difficult to maintain on a long plane or train ride. Tossing and tangling as you sleep; plus extra dry air can take the shine out of any diva. Prepare for the dry ride by AVOIDING WASHING your hair the day you depart. You want to keep some of your natural oils to make up for the dry air.

Throughout the journey BRUSH your hair once or twice – this is the best way to distribute natural oils from roots to ends. Add a bit of MOISTURE GLOSS DAILY DROPS to the mix and you’ll arrive shining bright.

On-the-go…

CATCH THE SHOPS IN HARASHUKU… Hold that cab… shop first, then hotel. Give a good spray of 2ND DAY CLEAR DRY SHAMPOO – your hair will feel clean, volumized and best of all full of shine.

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Sisterhood of the Travelling Hair Part 3 of 5

Posted on: January 23rd, 2012

Kenya Curls – Quick Tips for a Mane on the Go

Mother was right, yet again. First impressions do count. Unfortunately nothing looks sadder than an unprepared glamour girl after a long and tedious flight. This little tête-à-tête reveals how to exit a train, plane or automobile looking old school glamorous and how to revive your mane on-the-go.

 

In Transit…

Curly hair is the most difficult type to sustain while travelling on a train or plane, but not impossible. It can become dry quickly so start with OIL OF MOROCCO Argan Oil – it wraps around strands to prevent moisture loss.

Clip your hair loosely, HIGH ON THE CROWN with a large butterfly clamp (yes we know it’s not your finest fashionista moment). Cover the pillow with a SILK SCARF to keep hair from knotting. The silk scarf is also less likely to absorb your hair’s moisture.

Once you arrive tousle your hair lightly to revive any crushed curls.

On-the-go…

DIRECT TO THE SAFARI… Put the bags in the back of the Range Rover because you’ve got a date with some zebras and lions. Take a bit of STRICTLY CURLS CURL ENVY PERFECT CURL CREAM and rub it into your fingertips. Gently tousle and SCRUNCH your hair to wake up your curls. Safari has never looked so glam.

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Sisterhood of the Travelling Hair Part 2 of 5

Posted on: January 19th, 2012

Paris Sleek – Quick Tips for a Mane on the Go

Mother was right, yet again. First impressions do count. Unfortunately nothing looks sadder than an unprepared glamour girl after a long and tedious flight. This little tête-à-tête reveals how to exit a train, plane or automobile looking old school glamorous and how to revive your mane on-the-go.

 

In Transit…

As you settle in for travel, brush your hair back and place a fabric HAIR BAND around your hairline to keep it out of your face. If you have a fringe, leave it.

Split your hair down the middle into TWO SECTIONS. Gently TWIST each section away from your face, roll them up around your fingers and clip them in place to prevent it from knotting as you get your beauty rest.

Just before arrival, unravel your hair and run a brush through.

On–the-go…

OFF TO THE LOUVRE… We hope you’ve had enough rest because there’s just enough time to drop off your luggage before you hit Le Louvre. Apply INSTANTLY THICK HAIR THICKENING CREAM to your fingertips. In a circular motion, rub it into your ROOTS to add some lift. Add a bit of MOISTURE GLOSS DAILY DROPS to revitalize shine. So art chic!

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