Posts Tagged ‘tips’

H20 Hair Styling Secrets for the Pros

Posted on May 29th, 2009 by Amanda  |  Comments Off

We just came across this great article from Self.com all about H20 styling secrets. Here are some key tips that will help keep your locks hydrated all summer long. Catch waves Like watermelon and flip-flops, a tousled, low- maintenance look is a summer staple, and a little H2O is the styling secret. Dampen hair, then [...]

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Summer Hair Fashion Fix With A Charity Twist

Posted on May 26th, 2009 by Amanda  |  Comments Off

Best solution for big hair having a bad day – a scarf! Designer Bonita Sands has launched a collection of flirty and fun hair scarves that are making a splash on the summer accessory forecast. They are adjustable, washable and affordable ($23-25) for active women. There are a ton of stylish prints to choose from [...]

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Hair Color at Home Tips and Tricks

Posted on May 21st, 2009 by Amanda  |  4 Comments »

Getting your hair colored at a salon can cost mucho dinero! Seems like more and more women are starting to take their beauty routines in-house to help save money. Celebrity stylist Sharon Dorram just issued some great tips to The Today Show on how to take hair color into your own hands. #1 – How [...]

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Get Bikini Ready with READYbetty

Posted on April 22nd, 2009 by Amanda  |  3 Comments »

In Miami, it’s already HOT outside and we’re gearing up for Bikini Season! If waxing is too painful, Nair doesn’t work and shaving makes you break out in a rash, listen up! The mastermind behind  betty – color for your hair down there, Nancy Jarecki, just launched a new stylin’ kit called READYbetty. The kit [...]

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Vaso Salon – Where Curlies Belong on South Beach

Posted on April 13th, 2009 by Amanda  |  1 Comment »

Over the weekend, I had a chance to meet and get a haircut from Vaso Spirou, the owner and master hairstylist and colorist at Vaso Salon. Before I met Vaso, I knew she was the curly hair expert. So I came prepared with a lot of questions! But let me start by saying that this [...]

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What is Cowashing?

Posted on April 10th, 2009 by Amanda  |  Comments Off

Cowashing is a term that means washing your hair with conditioner only. I probably do this 2 times a week to make sure I’m not stripping my natural oils by overwashing. However, we curlies have to be careful of cowashing. Because we use products like gel and mousse, cleaning just with conditioner can make our [...]

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Hair-Cutbacks

Posted on April 10th, 2009 by Amanda  |  Comments Off

Now is the time to re-evaluate your budget and determine where and what to cut. I know it’s hard, but in this economy, you have to start somewhere, especially if you’re trying to save. Is the $95 haircut really necessary? If you decide no, here are a few money saving options when it comes to [...]

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Half Up, Half Down How-To

Posted on April 6th, 2009 by Amanda  |  Comments Off

We came across this article in the LA Times on how to create the perfect half-up, half down hairstyle. Here are the tips from Celebrity stylist David Babaii. Now remember, this look is supposed to look a little tousled. Step 1: Begin with clean, dry hair. Section the hair into three equal parts around the head and [...]

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Access Hollywood Releases Their Healthy Hair Tips

Posted on April 1st, 2009 by Amanda  |  Comments Off

Access Hollywood spoke to Kaz Amor, Celebrity Hairstylist at Warren Tricomi Salon in Los Angeles,  for some tips on getting and maintaining healthy hair. Here are the key things to remember: * Scalp massages are a great way to stimulate hair growth.  You may even want to invest in a scalp massage brush. * Just [...]

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Joss Stone’s American Idol Hair

Posted on March 27th, 2009 by Amanda  |  Comments Off

Joss Stone performed last night with Smokey Robinson on American Idol, and of course in typical PGH fashion, we have to talk about her hair! She wore her hair down in waves and pulled back the front pieces in braids. It’s a very easy look to recreate – especially for PGH. * If you hair [...]

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