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Hairstylist on MTV’s Finding Carter Shares Styling Tips
Celebrity hairstylist Richard Boggs, who is currently hair department head on the MTV drama television series Finding Carter, shares his tips for styling the show’s lead actress Kathryn Prescott (Carter Stevens). Watch every Tuesday at 10/9c.
Photo from MTV.com
1. Start out by cleansing and treating the hair with RBpro Essentials Moisture Shampoo ($17) and Moisture Conditioner ($17). This duo is sulfate and paraben free. Their powerful anti-aging and collagen-building properties act as a barrier to seal the hair cuticle and protect from fading and damage. This is a great way to maintain and keep reds like this bright for filming.
2. When we are on set, I am blow drying every day and then restyling the hair can cause stress, breakage and fly-always. I make sure to reach for RBPro Essentials Everyday Miracle Repair Treatment ($17) when hair is damp and apply it just before I begin heat styling. It is a must for maintaining the integrity and over-all health of the hair. The treatment is weightless, which is important when using it on fine hair like Ms. Prescott’s.
3. Since Finding Carter is shot in Hot-Atlanta’s humidity, it’s important to thoroughly blow dry hair in stages. Section the hair off into 4 main parts, then thoroughly blow dry root to end. This will ensure great long lasting and smooth volume. I always use RBpro Essentials Le Deux Styling Crème($17). No flat iron or curling iron needed. It’s a blow-n-go!
4. To finish the style, a shot of White Sands Infinity Finishing Spray ($22) at the root area will always insure fullness. Finishing off a Hollywood style with White Sands is a guarantee your glamour work will endure the long day of shooting! This spray just holds the style no matter what the weather or shooting conditions are like.
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Hair How-To: Chrissy Teigen’s Golden Globes Look
John Legend may have won the Golden Globe last night for Best Original Song but it’s Chrissy Teigen who stole the Red Carpet spotlight with her blush pink sheath gown and super chic, tousled pony.
Celebrity Hairstylist and International Creative Director for Macadamia Professional, Giannandrea (pictured above with the happy couple), was inspired to create an effortless style that pulled her hair up and away from the face and neck, allowing the detailed dress to really shine. It was a modern, elegant take on the playful pony, which perfectly accented the rest of her look.
See the step-by-step “how to” with product recommendations below:
Step 1: Apply Macadamia Professional Foaming Volumizer on wet hair before blow drying the whole head with a large round brush, to create ample volume at the roots and length
Step 2: Use a 1-inch curling iron and curl the whole head in waves
Step 3: Once the hair was set in waves, use a generous dollop of Macadamia Professional Whipped Detailing Cream and run hands throughout the hair, using fingers to create supple separation and texture all the way through the ends
Step 4: Gather hair into a high pony tail, slightly below the crown. Tie the pony into an elastic band and take a small section of hair from the ponytail and wrap it around the elastic band covering it. Keep the pony playful by using your fingers to open it up and make it wide, textured and volumized
Step 5: Make sure it’s not too tight around the face by creating volume at the front with separation. Leave some flyaways on the sides for an effortless look
Step 6: Spray in place with Macadamia Control Working Spray to protect against humidity and set for a night out
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Experts Weigh In: Hair Washing Trends & The Right Routine For You
From women who insist on washing their hair every night to those who are immersing themselves in the “no-shampoo” or “co-washing” movements, who wins out?
With numerous hair washing trends emerging and “How often should I wash my hair?” being one of Google’s top 10 beauty searches for 2014, we’ve turned to NYC-dermatologist, Dr. Marnie Nussbaum and celebrity hair stylist, Naté Bova to save you (and your hair) a headache. Here is their easy-breezy guide to help you gauge the right routine for your locks:
- Co-Washing. “Co-washing is extremely beneficial to those with dry, dehydrated or damaged hair, otherwise it will simply weigh down those the fine-haired. Since unshampooed hair retains more of its natural oils than shampooed hair, the conditioner’s moisturizing agents will now leave strands even smoother and silkier than usual,” says Bova.
- Non-Foaming Shampoo and ‘No-Poo’. “The biggest problem with ‘no poo’ is many experience extremely oily and greasy looking strands in the beginning, because your scalp keeps producing natural oils at the same rate it did when you used a basic shampoo that stripped your hair. You can still get healthy hair results by opting for a shampoo that is made with natural or organic ingredients and one that doesn’t contain sulfates, paraben or harsh chemicals like Aviva’s Hydracreme Shampoo. Formulated with an assortment of botanical extracts, the shampoo works to eliminate buildup without stripping your hair of the moisture it needs, leaving your locks nourished and your scalp soothed,” says Dr. Nussbaum.
- Cleansing Conditioners. “Cleansing conditioners work well with thicker, wiry hair because they leave more humectants throughout the hair. It is also a frizz controller because the humectants in most of these products can give a ‘weight’ to the hair strands keeping unruly hair under control. Dry or dyed hair can also benefit from these products, because they leave your hair feeling conditioned. Those with finer hair can also use these products, but should alternate regularly with a regular shampoo” says Bova.
- Scalp Washing. “Incorporating a soap and alkali-free scalp shampoo into your weekly regimen can help to stabilize you hairs structure, as well as treat sensitive and delicate scalp conditions while eliminating dandruff. I often recommend Sebamed Scalp Activating Shampoo to patients as it’s a pH balanced wash that naturally supports scalp circulation – which is essential for hair growth and thicker-looking hair” says Dr. Nussbaum
As far as to how often you should be washing your hair? Dr. Nussbaum says, “All of these routines allow your hair to retain its natural oils, which will prevent dryness of the scalp and strands. Depending on the texture and condition of your hair you shouldn’t wash your hair on a daily basis. The drier your hair, the less you should wash but I do recommend using a regular shampoo once or twice a week to cleanse the scalp and alleviate product buildup left behind from hairsprays, mousse or gels.”
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Infiniti Pro by Conair 3Q
There is only so much time in the day and you don’t want to spend all of that time drying your hair. I am really excited to try to the new Conair 3Q. It has a ton of features such as the 3Q brushless motor. With holiday parties quickly filling up the calendar, this handy tool will put your mind at ease when getting ready. Get your Glitz on!
Ready to dry my hair with the Q3Quick:· The advanced brushless motor in the 3Q provides ultra-fast airflow to reduce drying time by up to 70%, which in turn minimizes the time hair is exposed to the damaging effects of heat styling.
· It dries equivalent to a 2000 watt professional hair dryer.
Quiet:· The 3Q is powerful, but quiet with up to 40% less noise with patent pending noise reduction technology.Quality:· The brushless motor in the 3Q uses magnets and electronics to power the motor, which extends the life of the dryer by up to 10x. Standard dryer motors use carbon brushes that wear out over time, causing the motor to stop working.
The 3Q product features also include:o Ionic Technology for 75% less frizz *****
o Titanium Ceramic technology provides infrared heat to gently dry hair
o 3 rocker switches for custom heat/speed settings: 3 heat settings, 2 speed settings
o Locking True Cold Shot button which glows blue when in operation
o Attachment pieces:
Concentrator attachment for pinpoint styling
Diffuser attachment enhances curls and waves
Filter cleaning brush
Suggested Retail Price: $119.99
About Conair Corporation
Conair Corporation began in 1959 as a small hair appliance and hair care company. Today Conair is a multinational corporation with annual gross sales of nearly $3 billion. Headquartered in East Windsor, New Jersey, with sales and marketing operations in Stamford, Connecticut, Conair is recognized and respected around the world as one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of personal care and professional products, and premium kitchen electrics and cookware. Conair products currently sell in over 120 countries on six continents. -
The Ultimate Flat Iron Guide: Achieve Salon Perfect Hair Every Day
Dull, lifeless hair? Forget about it. If you want to make sure that your crowning glory remains just that, you need an amazing straightener in your beauty arsenal. There is more to life than fabulous hair, but it is a good place to start. No woman in the world wants to have a bad hair day. When you have an awesome straightener at your disposal, bad hair days are a thing of the past.
The most common complaints from women, the world over, is having dull hair. Older styles of hair straighteners have seen women with limp, lifeless hair. What is more, our hair has been prone to frizz and flyaway hairs. This is the beauty bane of our life.
So, with this in mind, how would you like to possess a flat iron that does not give you these bad hair days? Let’s take a look at what is currently on the market.
Hair Textures
We women have different kinds of hair. Curly, wavy or relatively straight, we are all different. But for those with wild curly locks, the thought of straightening your hair can leave you cold. Curly is notoriously difficult to straighten and keep in a healthy condition. One of the remarkable things about ionic and ceramic straighteners is that they can help curly haired women. The hair remains hydrated, and the natural oils that our hair needs are locked in. This is a great advantage for many people.
What Hair Straighteners Are Best For Me?
For those with reasonably straight hair, you should use a glass or titanium plated flat iron. This will not damage the hair follicles and ensure that you have glorious locks. These heat up quickly and efficiently. The titanium technology will glide through your hair causing minimum damage to the ends.
Women that have wavy, thick hair should opt for ceramic style straighteners. The ceramic nature will make sure that your hair is not pulled or snagged. If your hair is thick, other straighteners may pull your hair from the root. Ceramic coated straighteners will slide through your hair. This will reduce any damage to your locks.
Frizzy hair is usually at the behest of flat irons. An ionic flat iron will keep your hair healthy and strong, even with hot temperatures. This is downright revolutionary when it comes to hair care. Many of us try to give our hair a day off from heated products. Ionic technology is revolutionising hair care. Due to the innovative technology of the straightener, the hair follicles are treated with ions. This treats your hair to a smoothing technique that is usually only found in salons. Take a look at the Paul Mitchell flat iron for more information on this technology.
What Other Products Can Help My Hair?
Aside from wonderful flat irons, there are a wealth of products that are dedicated to fabulous hair. This means that you can purchase brushes, combs and spray solution. Use a heat solution spray prior to straightening. This will minimise damage to your crowning glory. A sea-salt spray is good for hair that needs texture. Utilise a serum to keep your smooth and sleek. All of these products will help keep your hair in premium condition. You don’t want to have split, broken hair. You can achieve salon perfect hair at home. Little wonder your hair stylist has kept this a secret from you. Achieving salon sleek locks need not cost you a fortune.
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Sexy Corkscrew Curls with @LEEStafford Chopstick Styler
The most revolutionary styler ever! The Lee Stafford Chopstick Styler just launched at TARGET.com and it is a square barrel extra skinny ceramic styler for kinky curls. This tool makes wild corkscrew curls, heats up really quickly and is well made with a 2 year warranty.
What kind of look can this create?
@iamjenniferle
Beyonce
Check out Target.com tomorrow for the product launch!
