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Shiny, ultra-straight hair is a surefire way to create an elegant, sleek look. Aveda's Vice President, Global Creative Director Antoinette Beenders provides expert tips and techniques on how to do this with their new Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener that hits stores this week.

The Flat Wrap Technique.

Brush hair tightly against the scalp and blow-dry at the roots in small sections (about the width of your brush).
First, dry in one direction, then go back and dry roots in the opposite direction.
Next, dry hair from mid-length to ends by placing the brush underneath the hair and holding it taut while blow-drying from above. Move slowly from mid-length to ends with the brush and dryer.

Blowout Tip: Drying the roots first gives a sleeker look and holds the hair straighter at the scalp.

Sleek Ponytail Tip: Slick back hair and create a tight, sleek ponytail. Instead of hair spray, work a few drops of the Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener into palms and slide it over the top of hair for a glossy finish and to tame flyaways.

(examiner)

Labels: Aveda, Dermalogica, Frederic fekkai, Revitalash

Achieve beachy summer waves without leaving the city

OK, so it's hot and humid, you're doing everything in your power to keep hair frizz-free and silky smooth that is as long as you're following "Frizz-be-gone 101:your how to guide on achieving shiny, smooth, & frizz-free hair," a previous article I wrote in May, if you missed it, divas, what are you waiting for? Check it out! Put down the flat iron, no, I'm not talking about embracing frizz...eww, I'm talking about letting your hair be more natural and not so perfect.

Maintaining perfectly glossed tresses is hard work, especially during the incredibly humid days that take over our city streets. Beauty divas think sexy chic beach waves and thanks to the beauty gods, you no longer have to be chilling at the beach to achieve summer cool waves. If possible, unplug the flat iron, put away the frizz-ease hair serum for the summer months and embrace your natural waves....think Boho summer chic!

Who doesn't love sexy, full, volumous, and textured hair? Sea-salted air and ocean water transform hair, you don't have to do a thing, expect go for a swim, check, and hang out at the beach all day, but with Frederic Fekkai's, Marine Summer Hair Beach Waves, it brings the beach to you! It's formulated with marine waters, which create surf-sexy texture and sea kelp to hydrate and block moisture loss, it helps hydrate moisture-thirsty hair and the UV shield helps prevent fading, perfect for those of you who color your hair!

Hair will have a healthy shine, texture, and style that lasts all day! Simply spritz and work through hair for a fabulously easy solution to suffering through the hot and humid days of summer! There are many different brands who carry "beachy" hair products, but Frederic Fekkai's is my favorite, however, for the beauty diva on a budget, hit your local drugstore and score Sunsilk Waves of Envy, Sea Mist for only $3.99! At that price, there's no reason why your hair shouldn't look beachy-keen! Leave the flat iron behind and hit the streets, looking like you just came from the beach!

(Examiner)

Labels: Dermalogica, Frederic fekkai, Rene furterer, Revitalash

A softer makeup look for Adam Lambert

Another season of American Idol has come and gone, but Adam Lambert's rock star makeup is an inspiration to hordes of screaming girls (and guys) across the nation.

The Idol runner up sported a style all his own from the beginning of the season to the end. His look was edgy, creative, and glam rock inspired. Lambert didn't veer far from his trademark smokey eyeliner, bronzed skin and lip-balmed lips. However, Idol makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy had the opportunity to soften his look during disco week. The final result: he looked polished, smart and very handsome. Sometimes less is definitely more.

Hussainy revealed her makeup staples for this softer look on the American Idol blog:

Moisturize - Dermalogica Active Moisture hydrated the skin and smoothed out any rough patches.

Primer - Luminous {me} by Mezhgan primer helped the foundation stay in place.

Foundation - Bronze Espesial foundation by Gerda Spillman was the key to evening out Lambert’s skin tone.

Concealer - Dermacolor concealer helped hide any remaining scars or blemishes. Under eye circles were hidden with Amazing Cosmetics concealer in Tan.

Set - Temptu silicone foundation was airbrushed over the face to smooth out the skin and add contouring (a darker shade was used for contouring).

Powder - Makeup Forever HD powder set the entire look and eliminated shine.

Bronzer- Mezhgan bronzer was dusted all over the face to warm up the skin.

Eyes - Curled lashes and black mascara opened the eye. Eyes were lined with NARS Bali Taupe shadow and a thin angled eyeshadow brush.

Lips - Kiehl's tinted lip balm moisturized and added a hint of color.

And there you have it - the best way to get the look of one of your favorite rising rock stars.

(Examiner.com)

Labels: Dermalogica Active Moist, Makeup, Revitalash, Skincare

Beauty tips on how to look good in credit crunch

LOOKING good on a budget can be a tough task.

Hair and beauty treatments can quickly add up, and even home treatments can put pressure on stretched finances.

However, your Chronicle is here to help. We have teamed up with award-winning hair and beauty salon Hair Mechanics, in Thornton Street, Newcastle, to give you some top tips on budget beauty.

Here owner, Jesko Wilson-Gielnik gives readers some style pointers:

On beauty products, Jesko said: "Get your skin professionally assessed so you can find out exactly which products are right for you. Then, invest in some quality products specifically recommended for your skin - top brands such as Dermalogica will mean you only need use a small amount and you'll also be reassured that what you are using is right for you. And what's more, some hair and beauty salons offer free skin-mapping so it won't cost you a penny and you'll get free samples into the bargain."

There are also a number of simple tips and quick-fix remedies that you can do at home when your skin needs a boost.

Facial Steamer: Steaming your face takes just a few minutes but can unclog the skin, speed up the renewal of skin cells and generally brighten your skin's appearance.

Face Massage: When applying your moisturiser, give your face a quick massage. Start at your chin and move your fingers upwards and outwards in a circular motion up the face. This will also help to rejuvenate the skin's appearance.

Simple Sparkle: Relax for 10 minutes with two slices of cold cucumber over your eyes to reduce puffiness under the eyes and add sparkle, simple but effective. And if you really want to make your eyes stand out, buy some false eyelashes or get your own eye lashes permed. Alternatively, invest in an eye-lash curler and good quality mascara.

Hair: Let it shine: A shine spray will add gloss to dull hair and revive the colour when it starts to fade.

Define: Definition products such as hair paste, putty or wax can hide grown out dead ends when applied to the ends of your hair and will buy you a couple of extra weeks when booking your next hair appointment.

Grown-out colour and the dreaded roots? Alternate your appointments. Get a full head of highlights done, then on the next just get some highlights put down the parting of your hair. This means you can save money by paying for a full set of highlights approximately every 12 weeks instead of every six.

Another alternative is to have a diffused and not a defined parting. This will work wonders at hiding grown out roots - as will one of the trendy, brightly coloured thick headbands which are proving popular at the moment and can be picked up for very little cost in most high-street accessory shops.

Esquire men's hairdressers in St Ronan's Road, Monkseaton, has frozen an April price rise until September this year. Owner Mick Carr said he made the move to help his customers offset the recession.

Labels: Dermalogica, Moroccan oil, Revitalash