August 19, 2014

Skyy Hadley’s Recipe for the Ultimate Hydrating Coconut Scrub

Skyy Hadley’s Recipe

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Summer may be winding down but our feet are always in need of some restoration and hydration. Whether you’ve had a long day at the office, you’re suffering from dry flip-flop feet, or you’re trying to break in a new pair of heels, there is nothing a DIY at-home foot scrub can’t fix. Try the below recipe for a luxurious, at-home foot treatment from celebrity manicurist and owner of As “U” Wish Nail Spa, Skyy Hadley and your feet will feel good as new in no time!

Skyy Hadley’s Recipe for the Ultimate Hydrating Coconut Scrub:

*Begin by muddling a few fresh mint leaves in an empty jar to release their natural essential oils. This will help you relax while providing hydration.·

*Warm up some coconut oil and pour into the jar until it is halfway full.

*Add 2 tablespoons of honey and mix in 1 tablespoon of sugar until the sugar is completely immersed in the oil mixture.

*Take a couple spoonfuls of the scrub and work into your legs and feet to fully exfoliate, sloughing away dead skin and smoothing out calluses, cracked heels and rough spots.

*The coconut oil will provide a great amount of moisture, leaving skin feeling smooth and supple.

Also, be sure to rub on toe nail beds and in between toes to prevent nail infections and fungus (as coconut oil contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties).

Repeat 1-2 times per week for a moisturizing and revitalizing at-home spa treatment.

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August 18, 2014

Brenton Lee, Stylist To The Stars, Wins At Wella Vision Awards

Stylist to the Stars Wins the Gold

*** Brenton Lee Wins Big at The 2014 Wella Vision Awards ***

Brenton Lee

Brenton Lee

(Pasadena, CA) Brenton Lee, Nationally know “Stylist to the Stars,” has been recognized for all his hard work by winning the prestigious USA Gold Award at the 2014 Wella North American Trend Vision Awards.

Top hair professionals from across the USA and Canada gather every year to show off their Creativity, innovation and talent at the North American Trend Vision Competition and Awards Show. Wella Professionals annual International Trend Vision competition offers young stylists and talented colorists across the globe a chance to showcase their passion and talent to the world.

One of the largest and truly international competitions of its kind, Trend Vision celebrates the skills of pioneering stylists with an inherent sense of originality. Stylists demonstrate their skills and creativity through their interpretation of one of the Wella 2014 Trends.

Brenton Lee’s forte is to sculpt his client’s hair to fit their face shape, personality and lifestyle. Still young and driven, his talents inspire him to be innovative and imaginative when creating trendsetting hairstyles. He has proven his success and taken his style to undeniable parallels that continue to set the trend for style visions all around the globe. He now will take his talents to compete internationally for Trend Vision award in Monaco coming up in November 2014.

About Brenton Lee
Brenton Lee started cutting hair as a young teen, and enrolled in beauty school at just 16 years of age. His cutting-edge hairstyles have won him over 20 hairstyling awards, and attracted celebrity clients such as Nia Long, Lindsay Lohan, Melody Scott Thomas, MC Lyte and Susan Anton. Brenton has also been published in national hair magazines such as Modern Salon, American Salon, Canadian Hairdresser and Behind The Chair. Brenton is the owner of the Brenton Lee Salon in South Pasadena, CA, and also serves as a Design Team Artist & educator for Wella. One of his main focuses for the hair industry is to give back by teaching young professionals and offering his talents to support charities.

For more information visit: www.brentonleesalon.com

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August 17, 2014

Beauty Tips and Tricks-Studio 10

See as I share these great Beauty Tips and Tricks on Studio 10!

On Studio 10

On Studio 10

Watch the segment here: http://www.wtsp.com/videos/entertainment/television/studio10/2014/08/18/14242461/

Proper way to comb wet hair (straight or curly) ( I will bring my mannequin head I used in beauty school to demonstrate)- After shampooing and conditioning you want to make sure the hair is damp. Next take a wide toothed comb and section your hair horizontally starting from the bottom up. This will keep your hair from being pulled out and will make it a lot less painful.

Instead of microfiber towels use this- Now we have plenty of these around the house am I right? I am talking about t-shirts. Did you know that using microfiber towels can actually cause hair breakage and hair loss. SO next time you get out of the shower have a cotton fiber t-shirt sitting next to you and use that to wrap your hair.

Best way to shampoo and condition hair (especially if it is color treated)- When shampooing your hair don’t use more than a nickel size amount and only focus on your scalp. Do not ball your hair at the top of your head. Use your fingertips to massage your scalp and work into a lather. rinse hair and let shampoo run down the ends of your hair. Make sure you use a shampoo with low pH balance such as the ones found in your salon. Next to condition only use a nickel size and this time focus on the ends of your hair. RInse with cool water to help lock in moisture and also to help lock in color. If your hair is color treated especially redheads wash hair 2-3 times a week.

At home remedy for red heads- Aside from using shampoo and conditioner that is made specifically for color treated hair, a great at home remedy to help maintain redheads is rinsing your hair with cranberry juice. YES cranberry juice. We have all heard from our parents be careful cranberry juice stains. Its the same idea for your hair. After shampooing and conditioning your hair take a bottle of cranberry juice turn your head upside down in the shower and pour the cranberry juice on your hair and allow the water to run clear before flipping your head back over (tip: do this BEFORE you shave your legs)

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August 13, 2014

Miracle Skin Transformer debuts New Beauty Sets on HSN

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Miracle Skin Transformer will be debuting new beauty sets on HSN on the Beauty Report with Amy Morrison on:

Thursday, August 14th – 8:00pm
Friday, August 15th – 6:00 am & 6:00 pm

To find your local station, please visit hsn.com

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August 12, 2014

Feel Like a KILLER QUEEN with Katy Perry’s Sexy Fragrance

Katy Perry Killer Quees

Katy Perry Killer Queen

Just like Katy Perry herself, her Killer Queen perfume exudes playful sexiness. The perfume comes in a luxurious bottle shaped like a red ruby, a fun and sophisticated look for this intoxicating and rich scent.  On the skin, Killer Queen is a slightly sweet and very attractive smell that has hints of wild berries, dark plum, velvety flowers, and jasmine.  It is a complex scent that is almost androgynous and certainly playful and sexy. Accordingly, the perfume works for both night and day. Plus, for me it was long-lasting so it lasts from day to night, amazing! Overall, this luscious and sexy scent is a great confidence booster and makes you feel sophisticated, empowered and beautiful. This perfume certainly lived up to the name and made me feel like a Killer Queen.

You can find Katy Perry Killer Queen at http://www.ulta.com

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August 11, 2014

Selena Gomez at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards: Get The Look with John Frieda Hair Care

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez

INSPIRATION: Selena’s very tailored Saint Laurent suit

GET THE LOOK: This look “weaves confident, youthful, sexy, a hint of bold, but still very sweet,” said celebrity stylist Lona Vigi

• To start, Vigi misted Selena’s hair with an Evian atomizer in order to prep her hair and keep it in the cleanest condition.

• Next, she applied a dime sized amount of the John Frieda Frizz Ease Original Six Effects Serum into her hands, and rubbed them together before going into Selena’s hair, starting at the roots and pulling all the way to the ends. “This serum is like a BB Cream for the hair,” said Vigi. “It covers so many vital bases that you end up using multiple products for, instead you can cut all of that out of the equation and just have this one master product.”

• In the front, Vigi sprayed John Frieda Frizz Ease Moisture Barrier Firm Hold Hairspray while the hair was still damp in order to keep all the little baby hairs around the frame of the face tamed down.

•Then, while blowing drying on a medium heat with the Harry Josh Pro Tools Dryer, Vigi sprayed the hair continuously to ensure the hair stayed back into the ponytail.

• Next Vigi clipped the hair up and took super small sections and went over them with a flat iron, getting as close to the scalp as possible.

• Vigi created a center part and then gathered Selena’s hair by the nape of her neck to create the ponytail. Once it was secure, she patted John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Weapon Touch-Up Creme into the ponytail so that it looked extra strong and shiny. “We wanted the ponytail to be the accessory to her look,” said Vigi.

• As a final touch, Lona secured the ponytail with a long, black ribbon.

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August 11, 2014

Nina Dobrev Debuts The Rope Braid at the Teen Choice Awards

Nina Dobrev Debuts The Red Carpet Rope Braid At The Teen Choice Awards

Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev dazzled on the Teen Choice Awards Blue Carpet tonight debuting what stylist Riawna Capri calls “The Red Carpet Rope Braid. “ Riawna created the unique look by blowing drying Nina’s hair using the KMS California FREESHAPE quick blow dry to cut down on drying time leaving more time for Capri to style to the hair. Once the hair was dry, Riawna used the KMS California FREESHAPE 2-in-1 styling and finishing spray before curling the hair with a 1-inch curling iron in big sections vertically to make a messy beach wave. Then Capri flipped over Dobrev’s hair and sprayed the KMS HAIRPLAY playable texture liberally to saturate the hair and create a disheveled texture.

To construct the unique rope braid, Riawna separated the hair into three sections, twisted them clockwise and then took those twisted sections and braided them counter clockwise to showcase distinct texture. Capri then spread out the braid and pulled out some loose pieces to frame Dobrev’s face and give an effortless look, sprayed her final masterpiece with the KMS California HAIRSTAY medium hold hairspray to keep the it in place.

KMS Hairspray

KMS Hairspray

KMS Hairspray

KMS Hairspray

KMS Hairspray

KMS Hairspray

KMS Hairspray

KMS Hairspray

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August 11, 2014

Pur Mineral Complexion BOGO is Here !!

Pur Minerals

Pur Minerals

Starting today and running through August 18th, Pür Minerals customers worldwide have the opportunity to purchase any item in the BOGO category and choose another item of equal or lesser value free. While it was the 4-in-1 Pressed Powder that kick-started the brand’s cult following, it’s the latest additions to the family of multi-tasking complexion products that have Pür Minerals fans swooning for more.

Pür Minerals Complexion BOGO Sale is avalible for:
4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Powder ($27),  4-in-1 Liquid Foundation ($36), CC Cream ($38), 4-in-1 Mineral Tinted Moisturizer ($34), Disappearing Act 4-in-1 Concealer ($22) and  Color Correcting Primer ($31):

Shop now at purminerals.com

 

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August 11, 2014

You’ll never guess what Joey is up to now

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Unfortunately, Joey finds himself in hairy situations in his brow studio and his love life. That’s where you come in!

The Singles Project, brought to you by BRAVO, follows six successful cast members navigating New York City’s rocky dating terrain. Real time production allows you to experience television, dating, and most importantly Joey in an entirely new way! Interact with Joey’s journey via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other forms of social media in real time. Give him advice on outfits, what not to say, who not to date, and everything in between.

The show premieres August 12th at 10/9C.

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August 10, 2014

Love Chocolate? Karin Herzog presents the ultimate aromatic treatment for beautiful skin with her Finest Chocolate Cleansing !

Can you imagine the luxury of “waking up” your face each morning, then each evening thoroughly removing your makeup (even waterproof) with ease, by using a gentle cleansing gel that will surround your senses with the aroma of Swiss Chocolate ?
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Well, I can tell you that I have, and it’s “beyond words“!

Let me introduce you to Karin Herzog’s Finest Chocolate Cleansing.
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This gel cleanser glides on your skin and leaves a very clean, hydrated feeling. Being a “professional grade dual action” cleanser while it’s melting away makeup, dirt, oil, and even eye makeup, Finest Chocolate Cleansing is nourishing your skin. This melding of Swiss Chocolate and “pure essential oils” is a definite plus for your complexion and senses.

Additional Benefits in Karin Herzog’s Finest Chocolate Cleansing:
• There are no “harsh detergents or preservatives.”
• It “restores the skins ‘optimal’ PH balance.”
• Finest Chocolate Cleansing “primes the skin for subsequent application of Oxygen Products.”

Key Ingredients:
• “Theobroma Cocoa (Swiss Chocolate)”
• “Pure Essential Oils”

Finest Chocolate Cleansing is very easy to use:
Here are the instructions I received, and have used with excellent results:
• “Use a small amount of the cleanser (size of a hazelnut) and warm it between your fingers.” This is where you’ll begin to enjoy the dreamy Swiss Chocolate aroma!
• “Blend in a bit of warm water. On a dampened face and neck, massage in circular motions for 10 to 15 seconds.” Here’s where I personally like to relax and inhale the wonderful Swiss Chocolate as I clean my face and neck area, and enjoy a decadent Swiss Chocolate “moment”!!
• “Rinse thoroughly with warm water, until all traces of the cleanser have been removed”.

What’s nice about Karin Herzog’s Finest Chocolate Cleansing is you also have the option, due to the cleanser’s unique gel formulation, to apply it without water . It’s terrific for heavy makeup users. It’s recommended, for best results, “ to remove Finest Chocolate Cleansing” with the Karin Herzog Silk Towel or a washcloth that has been soaked in warm water.””

I’ve used this gel cleanser both with and without water, liked both options, and found it an exceptional “premier” cleanser.

You’ll certainly want to check out Karin Herzog’s complete Chocolate Collection at :
http://us.karinherzog.com/en/collections/face/chocolate.html

Also be sure to visit: http://www.karinheriz.com where you’ll find a full array of products for women and men , face and body, skin care collections, and more!
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About Karin Herzog:
• “Karin Herzog is the only brand on the market to utilize patented-active oxygen in skin care.”
• The line was founded 40 years ago after Karin’s husband; Dr. Paul Herzog was honored by the Nobel Institute for his research focused on the benefits of oxygen for the skin”.
• As an esthetician, Karin inspired to collaborate in incorporating Dr.Herzog’s research into a skin care formulation, and the Karin Herzog line was born.”
• “The Karin Herzog line is still founding-family owned, operated, and located on the shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland.”

(Quoted or Paraphrased information in this article was obtained by a furnished fact-sheet. Any personal commentary was my opinion from using the product that was also supplied to me.)

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