Watch today on air or on line as Enya presents items you will love for your winter travel days. See blog post here:
https://itsaglamthing.com/2015/11/16/your-carolina-with-jack-and-megan/
November 17, 2015
Antonio Banderas is ‘Miami Fashion Week’ honorary President
ANTONIO BANDERAS HONORARY PRESIDENT MIAMI FASHION WEEK
JULIO IRANZO, President of Miami Fashion Week and in representation of the entire organization, recently welcomed ANTONIO BANDERAS and thanked him for his active involvement as HONORARY PRESIDENT.
“ANTONIO BANDERAS with his creative talent, network and charisma gives a new boost to MIAMI FASHION WEEK. We are at the point of renewal and relaunch to position the event to a higher dimension and become part of the TOP international fashion circuit”, says IRANZO.
BANDERAS has expressed his excitement about his involvement in this new fashion project and to form part of the organizing team that counts with prestigious collaborators such as Sergio Salerni, as well as the teams in Miami, Milan, Barcelona and Madrid.
“We´re going to bring to fashion a new way of communicating. Unquestionably, Miami is a city in full swing with rapid growth in all areas that deserves to have a fashion event of the highest international level. This is for me a very exciting challenge indeed”, says Banderas about this new facet.
The renowed actor has recently completed his first fashion course at London´s Central Saint Martins. Antonio is launching next fall a Men´s Fashion Line with his own label: ANTONIO BANDERA´S DESIGN in association with the Danish multinational BESTSELLER.
The new group The Fashion Shows, that is behind Miami Fashion Week brand, has an aggressive and innovative strategic relaunching plan for the event that will revolutionize the fashion industry in the city of Miami and with Antonio Banderas on board it will surely be the event of reference for the national and international market.
November 17, 2015
Duri Cosmetics Offers a Helping Hand to Paris
The world over are showing their solidarity with the people of Paris by overlaying the colors of the French flag on their Facebook profile pictures and other social media. Now beauty mavens can unite and wave hands (and toes) in unity.
Duri Cosmetics encourages showing support with a “high ten” manicure customized with their 3-Free, chip resistant, long lasting nail polishes. Wave the flag with a coat of Baton Rouge Blue (a humble periwinkle), I Do (solid white), and Parisian Tango (a pigmented brave red) At $6 each an effortless way to pay respects and show support.Très beau!
November 16, 2015
Seven Most Important Things to Consider When Choosing A Watch
So many to options!
When you walk into a shop with all kinds of watches – different brands, different styles and designs, different features – it can be pretty difficult to make a choice. This is especially true if you are buying a watch for someone else because you have the added pressure of choosing what they would like.
Some people sweat the small stuff when making final decisions on a watch. They get caught up in the number of jewels inside, which doesn’t really change the value or function of the watch. Alternatively, they could get hang up on movement details that may not be important unless you are buying a unique watch or one that costs over $10,000.
What’s really important…
So we’ll look at seven of the most important elements you should consider when buying a watch.
- Price
The best way not to get confused in a shop is to decide how much you are willing to spend on the watch. If you want to get a luxury watch, you should plan to spend well over $1,000. You can also get good watches for between $300 and $700, or simpler fashion and sports watches for $60 to $200. Once you determine your price limit, you can go ahead and look at the other features.
- Brand
There are watch brands that are better known and more trusted than others given their history of quality products. Checking the brand is especially important when buying luxury watches since there tends to be knock-off watches carrying the brand name.
Ask around about the manufacturer on internet forums, or friends and family who own the brands you are thinking about.
- Store
You can buy a watch from the internet or an actual store. The choice should be based on the kind of watch. For luxury watches, you can get new and used ones from specialist online stores.
- Style
This refers to your personal style (or the one you’re buying the watch for) as well as the style of the watch. There are three basic styles: Dress watches, designer watches and sports watches. You can choose any of them depending on the person and the occasion for the watch.
- Size
The rule is, the bigger you are, the bigger the face of the watch should be and vice versa. Proportion is important.
- Life expectancy
The watch should serve you for as long as possible without too many visits to the repair shop. Mechanical watches tend to have this quality and their parts can be found easily which is not the case for quartz watches.
- Maintenance requirements
The kind of maintenance needed will be determined by the kind of watch you get. Mechanical watches need servicing every three years, quartz range between two to five years for battery replacements while watches running on LID batteries can run up to 10 years.
Author Bio:
David Kuttner is a photographer, writer, and a father. When he’s not busy writing, he’s most likely spending time with his wife and their two mischievous dogs, Lily and Bart. He is also a self-styled luxury watch connoisseur with a small collection of used pieces.
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November 16, 2015
Your Carolina with Jack and Megan
Tomorrow I will be presenting on Your Carolina with Jack and Megan some products I think you will want to take on your winter holiday vacations.
Pura d’or Enriching Shampoo and Healing Conditioner
For a trip to the slopes, the beach, hiking, no matter where your trip takes you, travel is tough on your hair for both men and women. Pura d’or Enriching Shampoo and Healing Conditioner is the perfect choice of hair care products to take along on your trip. The Enriching shampoo is formulated with Essential Oils to harmonize the body and mind after a long, tiring day on the beach or walking the streets sightseeing. It is pure and organic, has no parabens or harsh chemicals. It will give you great texture, body and shine everyday throughout your trip. The Healing Conditioner is filled with coconut and vegetable proteins to help hydrate, heal and repair sun, wind or sand damaged hair from root to end without adding weight or buildup. It is also pure and organic with no parabens or harsh chemicals. Take along the large bottles if you are on a long trip or for a weekender fill the 3 oz travel bottles. www.purador.com available at Target online and select Target stores.
Inspired by Dawn Pill Box
Taking your pills & vitamins on your trip? Do you hate pulling out the conventional, boring and drab weekly pill box and having other passengers or tourists wonder what illness you have? Pretty up and disguise that pill box with The Style Rx pill box case from InspiredbyDawn.com: They come in decorative prints with vibrant colors and unique patterns and include the regular pill box insert inside . Your pills and vitamins won’t spill all over into your carry-on or purse. The Stylish RX Pill Box Case has a secure magnetic closure. They are stylishly discreet – others won’t even know it’s a pill box. They are lightweight yet durable and if you are taking an extended trip, load additional pill box inserts beforehand and swap them in.
Louvelle Turban Shower Cap
Getting an expensive blow out for your trip? Your will love these modern turban shower caps by Louvelle to keep your blow out perfect for days. In the Dahlia Style and Amelie Style. Founded by Simone Taylor from Australia and inspired by vintage Hollywood glamour, she created a modern turban style shower cap to feel chic while showering in two styles: Amelie which is ruched and sleek and Dahlia which is more voluminous and knotted at the front. Both come in a variety of about 10 different colors and prints. They are quick and easy to put on. They are crafted from luxurious, silky quick-dry stretch fabric with a water resistant lining. The fit is firmer than your average shower cap. Other than for the shower, Louvelle caps can be worn to protect the hairline when removing makeup, body scrubs and face masks. Available on www.Louvellewear.com
Fabrications by Emilia bags and pillow sets
There a new accessory designer in the design field. One of her designs is a pillow and bag combo set that is great for Travel. These pretty bags are neatly packed with a matching pillow; these are designed by Fabrications by Emilia. The bags have pockets for wallets, keys. iPhone, lipstick and other handbag necessities and the pillow is a perfect travel companion that fits nicely inside the bag. The bag can also hold your Kindle, paper files and more all in the bag including the pillow! Just take the pretty pillow out for a head rest for auto travel, on the plane or put it out in your hotel room for a personal touch while away. One of the newest designs is made with a Robert Allen Fabric, with sailboats. It is perfect for sailing and yacht charter destinations or travel to anywhere. The bag can be used alone also. Sold on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/FabricationsbyEmilia?ref=search_shop_redirect
Chi Cordless Mini Curling Iron
The pretty Fabrications by Emilia bags with pillow combo can also hold the Chi Escape Mini cordless curling iron. For on the go beauty. take a CHI Escape anywhere as easily as taking your cell phone to have perfectly coifed hair! It’s got intelligent heat settings, a travel pouch and multiple charging devices – charge it in your car or carry it in your purse, take it with you anywhere in the world with its dual voltage wall charger. http://farouk.com/chi
Urban Undercover Underwear
Dirty laundry in your take home luggage unsanitary and unsightly. This is something unique and interesting for ladies and their panties. UrbanUndercover underwear is underwear that repackages itself into a pocket for easy on the go travel. They fold into the attached to the panty pocket and then there are two flaps, one you fold over when they are clean – which is printed with , ‘let’s go’ and one you fold over when they are dirty which is printed with ‘nope’. And when you fold the worn pair into their pocket, they are not only discreet, but they avoid getting the rest of your bag and clothing dirty. These are great for travel, but also for today’s woman on the go from work, to the gym, to dinner. www.urbanundercover.com
November 13, 2015
Are your crow’s feet, dark circles and puffy eyes making you look (and feel) old?
Introducing the breakthrough eye treatment that smoothes, brightens and hydrates the delicate skin around your eyes – and makes you look years younger!
Do you remember finding your first wrinkle?
I sure do.
I switched on the bathroom light one morning… leaned toward the mirror… and stopped in shock when I noticed fine lines branching out from the corners of my eyes.
I was still in my late 20s at the time, but I remember thinking…
I’m getting old!
But I shouldn’t have been surprised…
Three Reasons Your Eyes Show Your Age First
One of the first places you’re going to see signs of aging is around your eyes. And here’s why…
- The skin around your eyes is thinner and more delicate than the skin covering the rest of your body. And this makes it more vulnerable to damage and aging.
- The eye area has little subcutaneous fat tissue. That makes it susceptible to damage from facial movements such as laughing and squinting. Plus, as you age, the fatty tissue becomes less plump – which just adds to the problem.
- The collagen that gives the skin around your eyes structural support begins to fail as you age. External factors – like exposure to sunlight – increase the levels of collagen-destroying enzymes in your body. Plus, simple sugars attach themselves to proteins in your collagen in a process called glycation, causing your collagen fibers to lose their flexibility and strength.
As a result, facial movements leave a lasting impression in the form of lines and wrinkles… your under-eye skin appears thinner and more translucent… and dark circles begin to emerge.
And before you know it… you’re looking a lot older than you feel!
But I’ve got good news for you…
Ingredients found in nature can help you cheat the time clock and take years off your eyes
If you’ve heard from me before, you already know how I feel about the synthetic and toxic chemicals that are lurking in most of our skin care products.
Manufacturers use them because they’re cheap. And they can even give you good results, at first. But in the long run, manmade chemicals like sulfates and parabens destroy your complexion and even harm your health.
That bothers me a lot because skin care companies don’t need to be using those toxic substances in the first place. There’s an abundance of safe and natural nutrients that work wonders to smooth away your wrinkles… even out skin tone… and hydrate and soften even the driest skin.
The problem is… it’s hard to find safe, gentle eye creams that contain advanced, anti-aging ingredients that are 100% natural.
So I spent years working with top doctors and skin scientists to create my own…
Système 41 Revitalizing Eye Treatment is your all-natural solution for smoother, younger-looking skin
Crow’s feet, dark circles and puffy eyes don’t have to make you look old before your time.
The Système 41 Revitalizing Eye Treatment transforms the skin around your eyes with powerful, age-defying nutrients found right in nature and makes you look years younger – safely and gently.
In this powerful anti-aging formula, you’ll find…
Spilanthes flower extract – to erase laugh lines and crow’s feet
Did you know that every time you laugh, smile or speak, your facial skin is subjected to involuntary micro contractions?
It’s true. You could potentially have thousands of them every day – and that leads to the formation of wrinkles.
There used to be nothing you could do about it – until scientists stumbled upon the myorelaxant mechanism in the flowers of the spilanthes acmella plant in Brazil.
Powerful substances in these red and gold blossoms have the ability to relax your facial muscles and slow down micro contractions – giving you fewer lines and wrinkles. But that’s not all…
Spilanthes acmella extract is rich in alkylamides, which help reorganize and tighten your collagen fiber network – firming your skin and further reducing your wrinkles.
Sounds too good to be true? I thought so too – until I heard about this study…
Scientists gathered together two groups of women aged 45 to 65. They had one group apply spilanthes acmella extract to their crow’s feet twice a day for 28 days. The control group applied a placebo.
And the results blew the researchers and their test subjects away.
The women who used the spilanthes acmella extract saw visible results on the first day – with 36% fewer lines and wrinkles than the control group!
From the first application, 53% of volunteers noticed an increase in firmness, and 61% claimed their skin looked smoother. And the longer the women used it, the younger their skin looked.
Coconut Oil – to protect and hydrate the delicate skin around your eyes
Coconut oil has been a dietary and beauty must-have for centuries, so it’s not exactly breaking news.
But when I was looking for the most effective anti-aging ingredients for the Système 41 Revitalizing Eye Treatment, I realized just how amazing this tropical oil really is.
Coconut oil contains unique medium chain fatty acids that fight off bacteria, viruses and fungus – and act as antioxidants to protect your skin from oxidative damage.
It’s the perfect natural moisturizer. It’s light and gentle enough for your delicate eye area, but at the same time it’s able to penetrate deep into your skin and connective tissues.
Once absorbed, it helps make your connective tissues strong and supple – diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Coconut oil also helps…
- Ease under-eye puffiness…
- Erase dark circles…
- Exfoliate dead skin cells that make your skin rough and flaky…
- And soften your skin.
It’s Nature’s food for healthy, younger-looking skin!
Kukui Seed Oil – to fight inflammation and restore moisture and elasticity
Kukui seed oil comes from the Aleurites moluccana tree, which is the State Tree of Hawaii.
It’s loaded with essential fatty acids – like linoleic acid, which gives powerful anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and healing benefits. Plus, it’s rich in vitamins A, C, E and other antioxidants that help prevent free radical damage to your skin.
It may be called an oil, but kukui never leaves a greasy film. It absorbs quickly and goes deep into your skin to ramp up moisture, fight inflammation, and reduce the appearance of crow’s feet and wrinkles.
Kukui seed oil also improves the elasticity of your skin – which is vital for your eye area. Plus, it gets rid of dead skin cells and helps regenerate new, healthy skin.
This Hawaiian skin-rejuvenator is the perfect addition to the Revitalizing Eye Treatment formula. It’s gentle enough to not irritate your eyes – but it can take the driest, dullest aging skin and make it smooth, hydrated and radiant again.
And there’s more…
Over 30 natural ingredients work together to reduce crow’s feet, dark circles and puffiness – for younger-looking eyes
Système 41 Revitalizing Eye Treatment is a mother load of anti-aging nutrients that have been proven in scientific studies to plump up skin moisture… diminish crow’s feet… brighten under-eye skin… and tame your puffy eyes.
Along with spilanthes flower extract, coconut oil and kukui seed oil, you’ll find ingredients like…
Sunflower Seed Oil – High in free radical-fighting antioxidants – especially A, C and E – sunflower seed oil protects your delicate under-eye skin from damage… traps much-needed moisture inside your skin cells… and soothes away inflammation.
Olive Squalene Oil – This antioxidant-rich oil helps replace the moisture-rich squalene your skin is losing through the normal aging process – so you can retain your skin’s natural moisture… soften skin texture… smooth away lines and wrinkles… and prevent UV damage.
Sandalwood Extract – This exotic-smelling oil helps soften the skin under your eyes by increasing and restoring its ability to store moisture. Plus, it works wonders to strengthen the underlying structure of your skin and improve elasticity.
Shea Butter – This popular skin-healer contains numerous fatty acids and plant sterols – as well as a healthy dose of vitamins A and E. It works powerfully to protect and strengthen your skin… stimulate collagen production… repair fine lines and wrinkles… and deeply moisturize your skin.
Rose Hip Seed Oil – Harvested from rose bushes traditionally grown in Chile, rose hip seed oil is loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids that quickly penetrate and hydrate dry, damaged skin. It protects the skin around your eyes from environmental damage… repairs your skin’s surface… restores elasticity… and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
Hyaluronic Acid – This mega-hydrator can actually draw moisture from the air and hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water! When applied topically, hyaluronic acid boosts the moisture levels in your skin, increases skin elasticity and even helps repair free radical damage.
Plus, this amazing formula also contains white tea extract, beech tree bud extract, macadamia seed oil and a host of other skin-transforming vitamins and nutrients that protect your tender, under-eye skin… boost your moisture content… and erase years from your face.
But don’t take my word for it…
Folks across the country are raving about the smoother, brighter skin around their eyes
Since we introduced the Système 41 Revitalizing Eye Treatment, emails and letters from happy customers have been pouring in
You can diminish crow’s feet, dark circles and bags – and take years off your appearance
The Système 41 Revitalizing Eye Treatment protects the delicate skin around your eyes from free radical damage… strengthens and restores your collagen structure… and amps up the moisture – leaving you with more youthful-looking skin.
In a matter of weeks, people will be noticing how fresh and young you look – and may even start wondering if you “got work done”!
This is your chance to safely and naturally get back the youthful, vibrant appearance you thought you had lost for good – so why wait another minute?
A one month supply for just $49.95. (other qty. special offers are available)
Your order is covered by our “Bottom of the bottle” guarantee. You can use the Système 41 Revitalizing Eye Treatment for as long as you like. If the skin around your eyes doesn’t look and feel softer, smoother, brighter and younger that it has in years, just send the product back — even if you’re at the bottom of the bottle — and we’ll refund your purchase price. No hassles, no questions asked.So you have nothing to lose by giving Système 41 Revitalizing Eye Treatment a try.
It’s like turning back the clock to a younger, more vibrant YOU!
Within a few short weeks, the Système 41 Revitalizing Eye Treatment can give you tauter, softer, smoother skin around your eyes.
Your fine lines and crow’s feet will begin to disappear… dark circles will brighten… and puffy bags will shrink – leaving you looking years younger than your actual age.
And it works its anti-aging magic with 100% natural ingredients – so it’s safe and gentle on your skin.
But don’t take my word for it. Why not see and feel the results for yourself? There’s absolutely no risk — and it’s so easy to get started.
Just call toll free – 1-800-791-3446 or click here to order now.
Yours for younger-looking skin,
Dr. Janet Zand, O.M.D., L.Ac
P.S. Remember… our “Bottom of the bottle” guarantee allows you to try the Système 41 Revitalizing Eye Treatment with no risk. You have nothing to lose. So click here to order now.
November 13, 2015
Create “Stunning Braids” and Hair Styles this holiday season
Don’t wait until after the holidays for stunning braids, Monae’ Everett’s book, Stunning Hair Braids, will teach you step-by-step, how to create fabulous and stylish hairstyles. You will look amazing this holiday season with looks like the “Vintage Hair Cheat”, “Queen Bee” and “Knotted Updo”, all shown above. Following the easy step-by-step instructions, my daughter created this “Side Braid Pony” and is currently working on her next look.
Stunning Braids is designed for all hair types. The are easy and fun to create. This DIY guide was written by New York City celebrity hairstylist Monaé Everett and “presents easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos for creating beautiful looks”. With over 20 stylish braids and Hair-dos to choose from, you will also learn the prep work for some of these intricate hair creations.
Stunning Braids also has a chapter explaining different types of styling equipment needed and braiding preps. Everything you need to know is right in the book. I even created a hairstyle from Sunning Braids and if I can do it, you definitely can too! What are you waiting for? Start practicing your Stunning Braids. Get you copy at Amazon today.
November 12, 2015
Exciting news from DOVE: Dove Love Your Curls Emojis
Have you ever taken a close look at your Emoji keyboard and noticed that one very popular hair type is missing? If you are part of the 1 in 3 women in the U.S. with curly hair, chances are you have.
Today, Dove Hair will put an end to this #CurlyHairProb by launching the Dove Love Your Curls Emojis. This is an extension of Dove Hair’s Love Your Curls mission, and is a Global launch with a purpose – to help women and girls embrace and love their curls by ensuring they see accurate reflections of their hair in their everyday lives.
· 1 in 3 women in the U.S. have curly hair, and 74% of people in the U.S. report using Emojis daily. Yet there continues to be no representation of curly hair available in the Unicode Emoji keyboard.
· While Emojis are diversifying (as evidenced by the last update), there is still a “one size fits all” for hair – straight and sleek, the traditional beauty ideal. Reports on the next round of Emojis to be added to the official keyboard still do not include curly hair, either.
· Knowing it takes extensive time to petition Unicode to update its keyboard, Dove Hair will offer an immediate solution for all of the curly women and girls who currently have no accurate representation of their hair when “speaking” in the increasingly common social language of Emojis.
· How to get the Dove Love Your Curls Emojis:
Available for free download in the App Store or Google Play (this Smart-URL: http://bit.ly/DoveKB will direct users to the correct app store based on their device)
· Additionally, today, Dove Hair will kick off a partnership with Twitter, so every time someone tweets “#LoveYourCurls, a curly Emoji will automatically appear within the tweet right after the hashtag.
Research Findings:
· Girls are growing up in a world of technology, but 3 in 5 women say they cannot accurately depict how they look using emojis
· 82% of curly-haired women say they would like to see more female emoji options depicting what their hair looks like
· 72% of curly-haired women want to use an emoji that looks like them when expressing emotions via text
Expert:
· We are also working with Sali Tagliamonte, a Linguist who specializes in the field of language variation and change. She is available to speak to the cultural conversation taking place about how adolescents see Emojis as a new, social language – and the importance of accurate self-expression and representation in all aspects of language.
November 12, 2015
Be Like a Tree…Change and Let GO!
More than 10 million women are suffering with their body image and it can affect your self-esteem. I am one of the 10 million women that suffers with their body image. I confess, I am coming clean and speaking 100% honest to you. I have lost over 115 pounds and still suffer with my body image. When I look in the mirror I don’t see the image that everyone else sees. It is weird to explain to those of you who have not lost a lot of weight or even gained weight, our minds eye sees what it wants to see versus with is really reflected in the mirror.
You have seen women walking down the street and think, what in the world? Did they NOT look in the mirror before they left the house? (or it could be you) Chances are they did and they really liked what they saw. That is why they are walking out in the streets head up and chest out. It’s so hard to judge others because I know I am guilty of it myself. Almost all of us were either small and gained weight or big and lost weight, but the true test is how we adjust. There are many things that need to adjust, our wardrobe, our attitude, our mind set. We must adjust to reflect that change that has physically taken place. I know that it is hard for us to see our true image, the image that others see us as, our minds eye is very powerful, trust me. Let me share with you some of the tricks and tips that I have learned to use to view myself.
When I look in the mirror, I see a little chunky Elizabeth looking back at me. But in order to see what others see, I take a picture of myself….the camera does not lie. Have you seen a picture of yourself and say “Do I really look like that?” or “Do I look fat?” Well it could be the lighting, it could be that you are in mid smile or mid conversation but your body is what it is. So if you say Dang I look fat in this picture…..that’s probably how other people see you. It could be a million reasons why the picture is not flattering but if you are finding yourself saying “I look fat” in almost every picture you take, you really should look at yourself as you are and not as you were.
There are several things you can do to help improve your self-image and self-esteem. We all know the most obvious is working out and eating right. When we take time to be good to our bodies we really feel good about ourselves. Our self-esteem gets a boost regardless of the scale, we feel as though we are in control, we are making ourselves strong and healthy, instead of letting everything control our bodies.
Another way to feel good about yourself is get new clothes, that fit! I know you used to wear a size 8 but now you are a size 10 or vice versa. No one sees the size of your clothes, the tag is on the inside of your clothes for a reason. Find the size that fits your body style no matter the size on the tag. When you are wearing the proper size jeans no one is saying Dang, I wonder what size those jeans are she is wearing. They are saying Dang she is rocking those jeans!! However, try to squeeze your size 10 into a size 8 and the responses will be a whole lot different. First of all, you won’t feel comfortable and others will be able to tell that as well.
Try a new hair style. Getting a new do is hard, trust me I know. If you have had the same hair style for the past 10 years, it’s time for a change. A cut, new color or even a part on the opposite side. Change is good, not easy but good, it pushes us out of our comfort zone and shakes us up a bit. The great thing about hair is, that it’s just hair and it will grow back or easily change back to what you had before. Try to sit with that new do for at least 4 weeks before going back to your safe style.
Let’s take a lesson from the trees, watch how they change and let things go. This is a great time of the year to clean out your closet, set those new goals, change and let go of the old.
November 11, 2015
Butterfly Studio Salon Hairstyles
Let your hair be your best accessory this holiday season with statement making hairstyles for both guys and girls from Butterfly Studio Salon stylists, Dana Tizzio and Jason J. Dougherty.
Dana Tizzio’s “Pretty Ponytail”
Upgrade a worn ponytail from day to night by taking out that pony and shaking it as hard as you can just to create some body.
1. Grab your purse-size dry texturizing spray like Philip B. Russian Amber Imperial Insta-Thick, $20, and apply through entire head, roots to tips.
2. Shake hair out, using your hands as well to break up, lift, and activate your spray.
3. Pull hair back, taking one section at a time to create a super textured look (versus slicked back and smooth).
4. Secure above or at the curve of the head with a hair tie (the positioning makes it more playful.)
5. Gently pull on the hair to create height and adjust the look.
6. Wrap a small section of hair around the base of the pony and tuck for a messy, sexy ponytail or add a metallic pony cuff for a chic way to accessorize the look.
Dana Tizzio’s “10 Minute (No brush) UpdoBraid”
This DIY ‘do will take you from a bad hair moment or a long day at the office to black tie-chic without any hot tools or hair prep. Not even a hairbrush is required! All you’ll need is a few pins, hair ties, and a mini/travel-sized version of your favorite dry shampoo/texturizing spray.
- Section 1/4 hair from side part to ear, and add Philip B. Russian Amber Imperial Insta-Thick, $20 for volume.
- Start braid at part, focusing braid at front of forehead, and secure end with elastic.
- Spritz more Insta-thick spray throughout hair to enhance texture for easier styling.
- Without brushing, twist all of hair to the side of braid and secure with elastic, creating a ponytail.
- Braid ponytail, including front braid, and secure end with elastic. (It does not need to be tight)
- Hold one piece of braid at the end with one hand. With the other hand, push entire braid upward from the bottom with your fingers to create a rouging effect.
- Wrap braid to create a bun or knot shape, nestled on one side of your head for the best look. You want your style to be seen!
- Secure with bobby pins, and use the hair pins to manage any loose ends.
- Loosen the front of the braid and work your way back. Widen from the start of the braid for an effect that beautifully frames your face by pulling apart gently on each section. This will create a softer and more romantic, evening-ready braided look.
Jason J. Dougherty’s “Quick Men’s Style”
For a sophisticated style or a Don Draper-inspired look, try this relaxed yet polished look which has enough body to make a statement while staying clean cut enough for the office.
- Start with clean, just washed hair and comb through before applying product.
- Using a quarter-sized amount of Philip B Lovin’ Pomade,$26, emulsify using your hands and apply product throughout hair.
- With a fine tooth comb, comb through front half of hair, while blow drying on a low setting. Blow dry back half of hair while simply running fingers through.
- Use texturizing spray such as Philip B. Russian Amber Imperial Insta-Thick, $20 to roots at the front for a boost. Your style will thank you later. Sculpt hair with hands.
- Finish with a medium (more flexible) hairspray like Philip B Jet Set Precision Control Hair Spray, $30, throughout for extra shine and hold.