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January 30th, 2012 at 08:33pm
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Perfume commercials are always trying to be provocative and sexy to attract consumers, but the new ads for Paco Rabane Black XS seem to be reaching out in a very different way: specifically, to glam rock fans in the early punk era. What else could possibly explain this frenetic new ad, which has everything a young David Bowie could want: Iggy Pop sensuously wrapping himself in an American flag, models licking a Damien Hirst-y jewel-encrusted skull, a couple writhing in money like a couple of proto-punk Scrooge McDucks, etc. It’s as if someone turned Velvet Goldmine into a perfume. As big fans of Mr. Stardust and his spiders from Mars, the campy elements of the ad are pretty appealing to us. But given the otherwise small overlap between perfumistas and ’70s-rock aficionados, this ad seems pretty niche indeed. Still, it’s always nice to see Iggy, and maybe now, with a perfume campaign under his belt, he can finally fulfill his beauty destiny by starting a hair care line.
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January 18th, 2012 at 11:03am
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Hair product can be a girl’s best friend, but when used incorrectly, it can look like you’ve stepped off the set as an extra in The Birds . Chaz Dean, founder of Wen hair care, explains a few things to avoid when applying your favorite products. Starting in the front : Since hair is more thick and dense in the back, product should be applied there first and then lightly diffused through to the front. If you do the opposite, the finer hair near the hairline can actually look weighed down and greasy – not a good thing. Overkilling the volumizer : “The less volumizer you use, the better,” says Dean. In fact, using too much can give the opposite effect. To get hair that’s more wowza than weighed down, he recommends spritzing a volumizer into the hands first and then lightly applying it to the hair. Allowing cream products just “sit” on your strands : Dean likens cream-based hair products to sunscreen. Would you just let your SPF sit on your face? No, you’d gently work it into the skin. The same applies for your hair lotions and creams: gently squeeze and press them into your hair for optimal results.
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Continue Reading Are You Making These Hair Mistakes?
January 17th, 2012 at 10:36pm
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The day before the Miss America pageant on Saturday, Chaz Dean, founder of the Wen hair care system (full disclosure: Wen flew me to Las Vegas for the weekend’s festivities), sat down with a group of beauty editors to discuss his process for keeping hair in tip-top shape. Lesson learned: if, despite your best efforts to keep it in prime condition, your hair is looking a little less than fabulous, the problem may be easier to remedy than you think. To see what Dean says you might inadvertently be doing to sabotage your hair, just keep reading.
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December 13th, 2011 at 10:08pm
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Eyebrows through history – The Fashion Spot Kate Winslet shows off her new makeup collection – InStyle These small skin luxuries are worth the price tag – Real Simple Classic Clinique Black Honey lipstick gets a makeover – Stylelist Vogue Italia editor Franca Sozzani on plastic surgery, Photoshopping, and sleeping 10 hours a night – Huffington Post Eat your way to better skin – Beautylish Glamour magazine is getting an overhaul – The Cut When to splurge on your hair care – Glo
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Continue Reading Link Time: The Supercilious History of Eyebrows
December 7th, 2011 at 09:22pm
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2011 has been a big year for Olivia Wilde . Along with nabbing roles in Cowboys & Aliens , Tron , and In Time , the 27-year-old actress became one of Revlon ‘s newest brand ambassadors. “It was exciting to join a company that wants to empower women through beauty and help them harness their inner confidence,” she said Monday in New York City. “We’re really in sync on that.” When asked about her beauty essentials, Olivia was refreshingly low-maintenance. “Sleep is like a beauty product,” she said. “If I could buy it in a bottle, I would.” Until that happens, though, here’s what Olivia reaches for again and again: Eyeliner : “It’s what looks best for my face and my eyes,” Olivia says. “All I need is to put some sort of definition on my eyes and it makes it appropriate for night. I wish I could be really good with shadows, but that takes a little bit more time and consideration.” Eye drops : Olivia prefers those with a cooling effect. “That’s actually a beauty thing that you don’t think about often, to have good eye drops in your bags,” she says. “Particularly if you’re working a 16-hour day and you need to take your look all day long.” Skin care : “I use the cheapest possible skin care – not because it’s cheap, but because it’s the best,” says Olivia. “Dermatologists have recommended it for years and I’ve never paid attention. But recently I started using Cetaphil cleanser and CeraVe moisturizer. They’re gentle and simple.” Hair care : Looking for glossy hair like Olivia’s? One of her regular red-carpet stylists, David Babaii, uses Couture Color Pequi Oil Treatment before red-carpet events.
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October 26th, 2011 at 12:00pm
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Not only has world-renowned hairstylist Oribe styled countless Vogue editorials and covers (last year alone he did seven front-pagers!), but he’s styled everyone from Naomi Campbell to Lauren Hutton over the course of his 34-year-long career. Most famously, however, is the work he has done with Jennifer Lopez . Oribe launched his eponymous hair care in 2009, and as he said at a recent San Francisco event at Festoon Salon, “Hair is an instrument; you’ve got to take care of it.” So to see more of his expert tips the dos and don’ts of achieving hair perfection, keep reading.
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Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez’s Stylist’s Top Hair Dos (And 3 Hair Don’ts)
October 19th, 2011 at 10:30am
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One of Amsterdam’s best beauty boutiques has come to the States, and the results are gorgeous. Set inside The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, a luxury resort and casino, Skins 6|2 Cosmetics stocks an astounding array of hard-to-find brands including Australian skin care line Grown, American Mortals hair care, and Maison Francis Kurkdjian fragrances. Featuring testers aplenty and friendly (but not overbearing) staff, the store is an amazing find - and, we hope, the first of many more Skins 6|2 shops to come. Read on to see some highlights. View Slideshow ›
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October 6th, 2011 at 07:36pm
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See some of the most avant-garde beauty looks from Spring 2012 – The Fashion Spot Weird beauty: the breast slapping treatment – StyleList Good ways to get rid of bad breath – Beautylish A first look at Chanel’s Spring nail polishes – Beauty Counter ANTM ‘s next season will reportedly be US vs. UK – The Cut Curly hair care tips for rainy days – Naturally Curly Pink hair hits the fashion world – The Daily Beast Kylie Minogue debuts a darker hair color – InStyle Feast your eyes on this fun, Muppet-inspired makeup palette – College Candy 7 picks for flawless skin – Real Simple Thandie Newton has a new role for Olay – Blaq Vixen Beauty
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Continue Reading Link Time: The Most Outrageous Beauty Looks From Spring 2012
October 3rd, 2011 at 07:33pm
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ANTM ‘s Fatima Siad walked in the Hermès show, too – The Cut How to get rid of dark spots, at any age – InStyle Surgery-free fixes for your beauty hangups – Glo The Kardashians blame their dad for their makeup addiction – Yahoo Shine 6 beauty tools worth investing in – Real Simple Halloween-themed nail art to get excited about – Refinery29 An internal monologue in the hair care aisle – The Frisky Is Nars California eyeshadow too much like MAC Mythology? – Temptalia Eczema sucks, but this lotion saves the day – Clumps of Mascara
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September 29th, 2011 at 06:03pm
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Celebrity stylist Ursula Stephen is the woman responsible for taking Rihanna ‘s hair from demure to dashing. By lopping off Rihanna’s long, straight hair, eventually taking it to an asymmetric razored cut, Stephen helped the singer become an international style icon. As you can imagine, Rihanna’s ever-changing hairstyles require as much hair care as creativity. Find out how Stephen keeps her hair healthy - and what styles feel fresh now – when you keep reading.
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September 22nd, 2011 at 05:39pm
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Backstage beauty at Gucci – Racked Fall’s smoky, sultry color palette is beautiful – Refinery29 How facial oils can rejuvenate stressed skin – Elle Six quick fixes for hair, skin, and nails – Real Simple Nina Dobrev shares her hair care secrets – InStyle Karlie Kloss ‘s racy Allure spread is apparently scandalous – The Cut At your doorstep: the rise of the beauty box brigade – xoJane CoverGirl Queen’s lipsticks mean richness all around – Clumps of Mascara
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September 13th, 2011 at 10:01am
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Andre Walker has worked on Oprah’s always-amazing hair for the past couple decades, so no one should be surprised that his line of hair care products are worthy of Ms. Winfrey. We received his Andre Walker Q-Oil ($35) a few weeks back, and we’ve been putting a drop through whenever we get wayward strands. Q-Oil is a nice, lightweight oil, so even fine-haired people won’t end up looking stringy from using it, and we also really like that it comes out as a gel-oil, so it’s not runny or inclined to make your hair look wet. Instead, all you get is a little extra shine and smoothness, and that’s just the way we like it.
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Continue Reading What We’re Sweet On: Hair Oil That Doesn’t Bring Us Down
August 10th, 2011 at 07:28pm
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Designer Charlotte Ronson is known for her flirty, downtown-girl fashion, and now she’s expanding her style into the beauty world. Charlotte Ronson Beauty , a collection of makeup and hair care, is launching next month as a Sephora exclusive. A sneak peek at the collection reveals easy-to-wear, no-fuss products such as face and body glow, lip gloss, and eye shadow palettes - all designed with Charlotte’s friends and family in mind. Look for a lightweight finishing powder inspired by Rashida Jones, gloss created for sister Samantha Ronson, and what may well be the highlight of the bunch: the eye shadow quad ($22) shown here. The warmed, bronzed colors were made for Nicole Richie , but the slightly shimmery shades are gorgeous enough to make anyone feel like part of the cool crowd.
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