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How to Tame Frizzy Hair
Curly hair ala Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman is gorgeous. But it can be hard to manage, especially if you are the wash-and-wear type. That said, here is how to tame frizzy hair within minutes:Avoid too much shampooingShampooing too much dries out hair. Try washing your hair every other day or so to lock your hair's natural oils and prevent it from drying out. But if you must shampoo your hair ever... [Read More]
Affordable Hair Care
Just because the economic downturn has affected your beauty maintenance budget does not mean you have to step out having less than fabulous hair. There are ways to care for your hair without breaking the bank. Experts share the following beauty tips to Elle:Long rockin' locksGrowing out your locks and adding length can stretch the time between salon sessions. However, hairstylist Ted Gibson says s... [Read More]
Secrets to Glossy Hair
Up close, a hair strand looks like it is covered in scales. These "scales" are actually semicircular keratins. The secret to glossy hair lies in them; the smoother they lie, the glossier your tresses will be. Unfortunately, the best way to boost shine is through heat styling and coloring. Luckily there are products that are created specifically to combat the damaging effects of co... [Read More]
How to Save Money at the Salon
Going to the salon regularly can eat up a huge chunk of your budget. Fortunately there is a way for you to cut costs and still maintain look and style. Marie Claire shares the following tips on how to save money at the salon.Book follow-up appointments with a junior stylistBooking appointments with a senior or master stylist can get costly. To save money, schedule your follow-up appointments with ... [Read More]
Jennifer Aniston’s Hair Secrets
Ever since Friends exploded into one of the most popular sitcoms of our time, Jennifer Aniston has become somewhat of a hairstyle icon. Every new hairstyle is noted and catalogued, and used as reference by Find out how she's able to get superb tresses straight from the man who's been caring for them from the start. Chris McMillan, Aniston's longtime stylist, share's the stars secrets to Elle.The R... [Read More]
Homemade Hair Shine
NYC's Phyto Universe Salon shares their secret to having great summer hair. The best thing about it is you can do it in the comfort of your own home. Elle.com's Emily Hebert recounts her experience at Phyto Universe and where she had the salon's new Summer Bliss Treatment. The treatment starts with a study of the hair and scalp. The stylist rubs an ultra-sound like lens to observe sections of the ... [Read More]
Caring for Sad Summer Fringe
The summer heat can cause your fringe to resemble something that you use to create a masterpiece with, or something that your can use to adorn a handbag. Fret no more. You can save your fringe or from looking like a frizzy or greasy disaster that's plastered on your forehead. Leonardo Manetti, co-owner of New York's downtown salon ION shares his fringe-care secrets:Do not apply too much conditione... [Read More]
Hair Care Products: Splurge or Save?
Uncertain times have come between you and your hairstylist, your hundred-dollar haircuts and treatments, not to mention your costly hair care products. Never fear. You'll come out of this economic slump with your tresses looking good enough for a shampoo commercial. Style.com suggests, if you can't go to your stylist, let your stylist come to you - in the form of hair care products that is. Here a... [Read More]
Preparing Your Hair for Summer Needs
Sunny days are almost here. And while you anticipate summer's arrival with thoughts about the beach and breezy, laid back days, your hair probably isn't. The summer heat can cause a lot of damage to your hair, so does salt water of the sea or chlorine-infused water of your pool. Check out the following items so you can better prepare for your hair's summer needs. Start with cleaning your tresses w... [Read More]
How to Find the Best Hair Care Products
Taking good care of your hair means that you have to use the right hair care products. It's important to know which products work for your hair because it saves you time, money and effort. Using the wrong haircare products are a waste of money because they do not provide good results, and worse, they may also damage your hair - and going to the salon for hair fixes costs a lot of money. Here's how... [Read More]