Miracle Worker: Go Smile Touch-Up Variety Pack
There's no reason not to have a perfect set of of polished pearly whites, even if you're on the go! Go Smile's portable Touch Up Kits comes with tiny ampoules that brighten and whiten your teeth, while freshening your breath. The 14-day kits comes in three great flavors; Fresh Mint, Watermelon Mint and Green Apple, and each one is packaged in a sleek silver carrying case. We love how simple the system is: just flip the ampoule upside down, pop to release the whitening serum, and polish your teeth for a post-lunch pick me up. No sink required! Go Smile Touch Up Flavored Ampoules Kit, $10 for 7-count, $28 for 14-count, and $35 for 30 count. Available at Gosmile.com and Sephora stores.
read more...Bria Murphy is the New Face of Dark & Lovely
Last night, haircare giant Dark & Lovely held a splashy fete at NYC's Juliet Supper Club to make a huge announcement: Eddie Murphy's daughter, Bria Murphy, will serve as the new global ambassador for the brand. The gorgeous 20-year-old is inheriting the role from actress Nia Long, who introduced the model to the crowd at the soiree. Murphy's parents and sister Shayne were also there to celebrate her first major campaign. With her fierce bob and stunning personal style, we think the radiant Miss Murphy is the perfect face for this iconic brand! Here's what you had to say: Theresa commented via Facebook: "Perfect choice — she's stunning!" Sonja wrote via Facebook: "Congratulations to her. I had a feeling she would model like her mom had done."
read more...Miracle Worker: Alterna Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil
Forget giving up french fries—if there's one resolution we plan on keeping in 2011, it's maintaining sexy, glossy, healthy hair. Alterna's new Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Pure Treatment Oil is just the thing to keep your 'do looking glorious all year long. Blended with strand-strengthening bamboo, the non-greasy oil helps repair and prevent split ends, banish frizz and leave hair smooth, sleek, and touchably soft. Simply apply a dime-sized amount to dry hair, or massage into damp hair for instant shine. Alterna Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Pure Treatment Oil, $24, sephora.com
read more...Miracle Worker: Oribe 24k Gold Pomade
Nothing says "holiday party chic" like a dose of glitz. So why not take a cue from Beyonce and add some gold accents to your strands? Oribe's new 24k Gold Pomade is blended with metallic gold shimmer for a dazzling and moisturizing effect on all hair types. Use it on wet or dry hair to create glimmering highlights or slick tresses in a sparkly, show-stopping bun. Go for the gold! Oribe 24k Gold Pomade, $49, available at Oribe.com
read more...Hair Beat: Rihanna Spotted With Dark Hair
After rocking her flaming red 'do for six months straight, Rihanna was recently spotted in London with dark brown locks peeking out from under a hat. We thought she was making a return to her natural hue, but alas, we saw her sporting the crimson coif shortly after. Do you think Rihanna's red hair is on its way out? Let us know in the comments section!
read more...Oprah's Stylist Andre Walker Debuts HSN Hair Care Line
It's no accident that Oprah's hair always looks fierce. Her hairstylist of twenty-five years, Andre Walker, happens to be one of the industry's most creative and respected mane men (and he has seven Emmys to prove it!). After years of whipping up custom formulations for his A-list clientele, the stylist is debuting his first line of haircare products, Andre Walker Hair, on HSN. The aloe vera, argan oil and keratin-infused line includes a shampoo, conditioner, shine serum, and a double-ended hair makeup wand -- all are formulated to leave locks healthier and more manageable than ever. We're sold! Andre Walker will introduce the line on HSN on December 16th at 8 pm EST, and December 17th at 11 am EST. Check out Andre Walker Hair on HSN.com.
read more...Miracle Worker: Hair Rules Blow Out Curls Cream
Simply put, we adore Hair Rules--the texture-centric Manhattan salon and the genius, formulations-for-every-hair-type product line. And their newest offering, the Hair Rules Blow Out Your Curls Styling Cream, might be the most groundbreaking product yet! Formulated for curly girls who love going straight every now and then, the lightweight styler helps transform even the tightest spirals into the sleekest, glossiest 'do ever. Simply apply...
read more...Miracle Worker: Clarins Shimmering Gold Powder
Every woman should have three things in their holiday party arsenal: A come-hither cocktail dress, ultra-vampy lipstick, and Clarins' new Barocco Shimmering Gold Powder. Perfect for adding a bit of ooh-la-la to your look, this super-fine, subtly twinkly powder adds a glimmery accent to your face, decolletage, and legs. Fabulous, a sparkle that requires no jewels! Clarins Barocoo Shimmering Gold Powder for Face and Decollete, $55, available at select department stores nationwide
read more...Black Salons Closing Due to Changing Trends
Enjoy your stylist at your favorite Black salon! According to the Washington Post, your stylist -- and your salon -- might not be around much longer. Sure, the recession is making it hard for African American-owned salons to prosper, but there's another culprit: Drastic changes in hair trends...
read more...Texture Guru: Your Choice, Your Hair, Your Rules
I believe all hair is not created the same, but has the right to be treated as equal. It's okay to walk into a boardroom with waves or come to work in braids. Hair should be free to grow short or long, kinky or straight. With this ideal I hope I can empower women to wear their hair with confidence and pride. By embracing every hair texture, I encourage women to love and wear the hair they were born with. For years cosmetics brands and magazines have broadcast a universal standard of beauty rather than a texture-specific approach. Hair Rules stands to challenge this idea and after decades of hair conformity, I'm finally noticing a shift in women's attitudes towards their hair...
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