High vs. Low: The Headband

July 30, 2008 06:00 PM | Comments (1) | Posted in nordstrom, accessories, high vs low, hair, headband

Recently popularized by headband-loving Lauren Conrad on MTV’s The Hills, the headband is a really great hair accessory, especially during those unavoidable bad hair days. A plain wide headband is perfect for keeping your hair out of your face, and give you a pulled-together look. However, a fancier headband with chic embellishments is ideal for evenings out to cocktail parties and even weddings! Even if you don’t want to splurge on different colors and styles, a sleek neutral toned headband should be in every fashionista’s boudoir. We love both of these high and low versions. The circles add a sophisticated touch without going overboard. So, which is which?

On the bottom: The Tasha Soft Circle Headband, $32, available at nordstrom.com. Up top: The Circle Jelly Stretch Headband, $8, available at target.com.

Teased, Voluminous Hair: Beauty Trend 2008

June 24, 2008 06:00 PM | Comments (3) | Posted in hair, teased hair, ponytails, hair trend, thick hair, volume

What: Major height and matte texture are bringing big hairstyles back.

What the experts say: Sure, straight glossy strands look both healthy and hot, but a little teasing can go a long way. Runway stylist Guido tells Allure,

“We had been seeing so many simple, sleek, blown-out styles on the red carpet—and that’s beautiful—but it’s time for something new. This hair is about a rougher, matte texture, and using that to reinterpret classic shapes, like an updo or a ponytail, with more volume.”

The tools recommended to build body: flat, natural-bristle brushes; a rattail comb; thickening lotion; hair spray; and dry shampoo.

What we say: A rat what? OK, so we’re not up on our hairbrush lingo, but we find Amy Winehouse’s teased bouffant oddly intriguing, so we’re game for some added hair height. And while we may not go for a sky-high beehive, we can definitely see ourselves teasing our ponytails into pumped-up proportions. Why we love this trend: We can kiss daily—and damaging—blow-outs goodbye; we can skip a day (or four!) of washing our hair; and we can change up the look of our faithful standby style—the ponytail. But, can we build big body on a small budget? Of course!
If we’re going to inflate our hairstyle, we don’t want it to fall flat before our head hits the pillow. Luckily, Got 2b Styltini Double Shot 24 Hour Hair Thickener fattens our wimpy locks from morning to night, and at a mere $4.19, has us pumped. We hate the feel of sticky, crunchy hair and, though this trend calls for tons of hold, we found a hairspray that won’t give us helmet head: Thicker Fuller Hair Weightless Volumizing Hair Spray. It’s weightless, touchable, and contains Cell-U-Plex, a blend of plant extracts, vitamins and proteins to boost not only thickness, but also our hair’s health. For $4.99, that’s a steal. The idea of dry shampoo is so intriguing, but most powder shampoos cost a pretty penny. That’s why we’re psyched about Psssssst Instant Spray Shampoo, which we can spray on our oily roots to sop up any gross grease, but can also use to add texture and oomph to our teased styles.

More Beauty Tips from Your Kitchen

March 18, 2005 12:00 PM | Comments (0) | Posted in hair, skin, beauty_treatments, home_remedies

Here are some more beauty tips from your kitchen. If you’ve got food allergies to any of the ingredients, don’t try the recipe.

Skin.

Honey + Oatmeal Scrub. Mix 1/2 cup of plain uncooked oats with 3 tablespoons of honey. Place on face and let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse.

Cornmeal + Milk Scrub. Mix 1/2 cup of cornmeal with 4 tablespoons of milk. Mix together and scrub upon to skin. Let sit for five minutes and rinse.

Hair Rinses

For Blondes. Steep 3 chamomile bags in 2 cups of hot water. Let the water cool down. Remove the tea bags and rinse over you head.

For Brunettes/Red Heads. Pour 1 cup of cranberry juice on your hair and let sit for 10 minutes and rinse. Can also use cider vinegar to bring out highlights in hair.

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