February 12, 2015

Take the “Strip With Biore” Challenge

 

Biore

Biore

Bioré Skincare has teamed up with Brittany Snow to create the #StripWithBiore Challenge!  Bioré and Brittany dare you to take on dirt and oil in your pores with the new Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips and encourage your friends to do the same for a chance to win a free trip to Los Angeles and attend a charity event supporting the Jed Foundation’s Love is Louder Movement, and walk the red carpet with Brittany Snow herself.

To enter the challenge and have your photo featured on strip.biore.com, post a photo using a classic or new Bioré Charcoal Pore Strip to Twitter or Instagram by March 31st, using the #StripwithBiore #Sweeps hashtag, and tag three of your friends! 

Biore would LOVE for you and your readers to take the challenge.  

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February 11, 2015

Candles and Valentine’s Day make a perfect match!

Unknown-1Whether you have a significant other in your life or not, share this day with someone special, even if that special someone is yourself. Light a romantic candle, put on some red lipstick, bat your eyelashes or style your hair a new way. There’s no need to feel down on this day of love!

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C.O. Bigelow Home Fragrance Collection offers the finest fragrances and now available in specialty crafted candles. A curated collection of scented candles from America’s oldest apothecary, C.O. Bigelow. For generations, C. O. Bigelow has been providing premium customized healing formulas and personal care remedies. Now, the famed apothecary’s dedicated chemists have created nine scented candles inspired by many of the brand’s most popular personal care items. With a proprietary blend of waxes and lead-free wicks, the candles are specially designed to ensure even melting. Made with the highest quality oils, these high quality candles bring a sense of refinement to any home.

C.O. Bigelow Home Fragrance Collection are $42 and available in 9 stunning scents,  Freesia, Lemon, Amber, Musk, Eucalyptus, Fig, Smoke and Neroli and my favorite, Lavendar Peppermint!
You will find the collection at C.O. Bigelow & www.bigelowchemists.com

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February 11, 2015

Tamron Hall on cover of SHEEN Magazine

Emmy Award winning journalist, Tamron Hall lights up the cover of the March/April 2015 edition of SHEEN MAGAZINE.

Sheen Magazine

Sheen Magazine

Emmy Award winning journalist, Tamron Hall anchors her own interview on the cover of SHEEN Magazine. The down to earth Texas Beauty doesn’t mince words as she gives it to us straight on fashion tips and just plain old girl talk! Tamron says, I actually do my own makeup before every show, there isn’t a glam squad waiting on me each morning to arrive at work, it’s just something I enjoy doing. Her audience adores her and looks to her for fashion advice as she gives us the daily 411. What’s next for this award-winning journalist?

From the White House to the UN find out who really runs the world with SHEEN’s Top 10 Business Savvy Women! Star Hair Expert Johnny Wright doesn’t follow trends… He creates them! Mr. Wright will never steer you wrong with great business advice as well as info on all the product must haves for great looking tresses like Flotus Michelle Obama and of course Tamron Hall. Relationship Guru Tony Gaskins tells us how to find “Real Love.” Style setter Shun Melson tells us what we need to know about making it in the style biz and the 3 things we need in order to get through the weekend!

We have a plethora of beauty and hair products on our pages for you to explore, and we will show you what’s new in Spring makeup palettes and how to get that Hollywood Glam look just like Gugu Mbatha-Raw! The lovely Grace Gealy from Fox’s hot new series Empire gives us insight to her personal life, no Bob Boo Kitty here! Renee Lawless from Own Networks The Haves and Have Nots has it all from faith to passion for life, she tells us we can do whatever we want! Hunky Mandate Thomas Q. Jones didn’t focus only on the football goal but his education and entrepreneurial goals as well! Take a walk on the sexy side with Chad Coleman star of AMC’s Walking Dead it’s easy feel safe with this kind and compassionate guy around! Yes, it’s Spring and the Sun will come out when Annie star Quvenzhane’ Wallis is around, the award winning actress talks video games, pizza, and Barbies. Daisy Lewellyn from Bravo’s Blood Sweat & High Heels tells us how to shop smart for less.

This issue of SHEEN MAGAZINE is bursting at the seams with many fabulous products and style ideas, information, and entertaining articles.

SHEEN MAGAZINE’s March/April Issue SPRING FASHION and BUSINESS SAVYY WOMEN lands on stands February 25, 2015.

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February 9, 2015

It’s all about those Grammys

As we know last night was the Grammys awards. Stars flooded the red carpet in beautiful AND jaw dropping fashions that are making headlines. I have always loved watching award shows, especially the red carpet, to see just how creative people can get. It was a show with some dos and dont’s of red carpet fashion. Hard to believe Taylor Swift made the worst dress list when that one was one of my favorites.

Many memorable performances of the night were Sia performing her hit single “Chandelier” with Maddie Zieglar dancing, Annie Lennox with Hozier and my personal favorite Lady Gaga with Tony Bennet performing “Cheek to Cheek”. Not only great performances but many awards were handed out as well. It was defintely a night of star studded bliss that will keep us all talking.

But like I said Im all about those red carpet looks & these ladies (& gentleman) didn’t dare disappoint when it came to their look and may I Just add…Miley you look great.

Beyonce

Beyonce

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus

Rhianna

Rhianna

Annie Lennox

Annie Lennox

Big Sean and Ariana Grande

Big Sean and Ariana Grande

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February 9, 2015

Get the look: Mary J. Blige at the Grammys

Mary J Blige, the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” rocked it out with Sam Smith last night at the 57th Grammy Awards, but it was her Rock Star Pompadour that was all the buzz. Celebrity hairstylist, Larry Sims, was the man responsible for this sleek silhouette

Mary J Blige Performer and Grammy Nominee for Best Dance Recording

Mary J Blige
Performer and Grammy Nominee for
Best Dance Recording

Look: Rock Star Pompadour

1. Apply Smooth ‘N Shine Silk Style Foaming Wrap Lotion to clean, toweled dry hair and establish a strong side part over the right eyebrow.

2. Blow dry entire head and evenly distribute a dime size of Smooth ‘N Shine Silk ‘N Sleek Styling Heat Protect Straighten Polisher from root to tip for added protection and shine.

3. Flat iron whole head and use a large barrel curling iron, moving away from the face, to create volume at the crown.

4. After volume is achieved, take a large tooth bone comb and sculpt hair with a workable, light hold hairspray.

5. For that added Red Carpet shine, mist the Smooth ‘N Shine Instant Repair Spray-On Polisher to finish the look

Smooth ‘N Shine Silk Style Foaming Wrap Lotion ($3.99; Wal-mart/Target) A quick drying formula provides added protection when using heat styling tools and gives hair a natural hold with body, movement and shine, ideal for wrapping. This foaming liquid gives hair a smooth finish and manageable, lasting hold leaving hair healthy, shiny and heat-protected.

Smooth ‘N Shine Silk ‘N Sleek Styling Heat Protect Straighten Polisher ($4.99; Wal-mart/Target) A heat protecting polish formulated with silk amino acids and essential exotic oils. Designed to seal in moisture and protect hair from heat styling tools. Heat activated polymers and exotic oils provide extra smoothing benefits to hair, seal in moisture and protect hair from heat damage. Instantly smoothes straight styles while providing radiant shine.

Smooth ‘N Shine Instant Repair Spray-On Hair Polisher ($4.99; Wal-mart/Target) A light-weight spray-on hair polisher that instantly creates a shiny, glossy and smooth finished style. The advanced polishing formula instantly creates intense shine while it detangles and smoothes frizzies, split-ends and fly-aways. Conditions damaged hair to help prevent future breakage.

These products and more can be found at your local Walmart and Target stores

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February 5, 2015

More heat, no problem

Styling our hair with hot tools can really take a toll. Especially when we do it everyday. After a while of using flat irons and blow driers etc. on my hair, it started becoming very brittle, dry and my color was fading faster and I was still using heat protectants. Having worked behind the chair it is my duty to educate on how to keep hair strong and healthy but how could I do that when mine was falling apart in my hands? So I stopped using all tools and my hair went back to normal. Only problem is I like to style my hair and not being able to find the right heat protectant I just couldn’t.

Oscar Blandi Logo

Oscar Blandi Logo

Designed and tested by Italian hairdresser, Oscar Blandi launched his line in 2005. Oscar is a native of Naples, Italy with hairdressing in his blood. He started working on hair when he was just 14 and has his father, brother and 3 of his sisters all in the industry. I guess you can say he was born with a comb and shears in his hand. Now Oscar resides in New York and works on celebrities such as Faith Hill, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, and Jessica Biel.

After discovering Oscar Blandi Dry Styling Heat Protect Spray, I can now style my hair without fear. In my experience with Oscar Blandi not only is my hair protected but with the Keratin properties it is much stronger and shinier! Not only that but you can use the Oscar Blandi Dry Styling Spray as a day 2 re-styler. Yes!!! Now you can keep your style for an extra day with no added heat (unless you need it). Also, this spray can withstand heat up to 450 degrees. I use this spray to not only flat iron my hair but also to diffuse my hair, while it s damp, giving my curls a soft, shiny bounce.

Oscar Blandi Heat Protect

Oscar Blandi Heat Protect

Such a versatile spray from wet styling, heat styling to restyling, Oscar Blandi Heat Protect Spray is a got to product. Head on over to www.blandiproducts.com, www.sephora.com, www.ultabeauty.com (just to name a few) to check out all Oscar Blandi products and how you can get your own Heat Protect Spray. Get the celebrity hair you always wanted.

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February 4, 2015

Oh Johnny how you can love?

I am not really one to write about celebrities and their personal lives but when it comes to one of my favorites I can’t help myself. This week in celeb news congratulations are in order! Johnny Depp & Amber Heard will tie the knot this weekend on his private island after a one year engagement. He says he can’t wait to marry her and if you ask me they look very cute together. This will be Amber’s first marriage and Johnny’s second.
Congratulations you two 🙂

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Oh one quick thing… Johnny do you ever age?

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February 2, 2015

Jeff Chastain launches hair care at Birchbox

NYC CELEBRITY HAIR STYLIST JEFF CHASTAIN
LAUNCHES HAIR CARE LINE EXCLUSIVELY ON BIRCHBOX.COM

Jeff Chastin

Jeff Chastin

Parlor haircare

Parlor haircare

February 2, 2015 – NEW YORK, NEW YORK, Today Jeff Chastain, a New York City celebrity hair stylist, and Birchbox, a leading beauty and grooming company, announce the launch of PARLOR by Jeff Chastain, a line of multitasking hair care and styling products that combine professional quality with everyday ease for fresh, no-fuss style. Chastain – whose celebrity clients include Sarah Jessica Parker, Kerry Washington, Keri Russell, Sam Rockwell, Chris Messina, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Kristen Taekman, among others – designed and developed the collection exclusively for Birchbox.

Inspired by his signature practice of “product cocktailing” – using several different products at once – Chastain created PARLOR by Jeff Chastain, blending the benefits of his favorite products into single, easy-to-use formulas. The launch collection, available today on Birchbox.com, consists of four unisex products: Moisturizing Sea Salt Spray, Smoothing Blow Out Spray, Detangling Leave-In Conditioner and Reworkable Hold Paste. Two additional products – the Texturizing Finishing Spray and Flexible Hold Spray – will launch in May 2015.

“In my experience working with other salon hair brands, I’ve noticed that you often have to use two or more products together to get the desired effect. This always leaves you with too many products in your bathroom that you aren’t using,” says Jeff Chastain. “Every product in the PARLOR by Jeff Chastain line can be used alone to get great style because I’ve done the mixing for you.”

All products contain nourishing sweet almond extract and feature a refined but addictive fragrance with notes of ripe peach, fresh cut grass, and white woods. The bottles and secondary packaging have a premium, soft-touch finish with a sleek silhouette to give the collection a luxury-brand feel at a more accessible price point.

“Jeff Chastain is a long time friend of mine, Hayley’s, and the brand,” said Katia Beauchamp, Birchbox, Co-Founder and Co-CEO. “When Jeff came to us about launching his first hair care line, it was a natural fit. We loved the products and his vision for the line, and really stand behind this brand.”

PARLOR by Jeff Chastain is available today exclusively on Birchbox.com and at the Birchbox store in SoHo, with products retailing individually from $24.00-$28.00.

o Debut Collection – February 2, 2015
§ Moisturizing Sea Salt Spray – $24.00: part beach wave spray, part leave-in conditioner, giving hair that covetable surfer-girl texture without the drying effects of salt water
§ Smoothing Blow Out Spray – $24.00: an all-in-one hear protectant, blow-dry aid, and smoothing treatment
§ Detangling Leave-In Conditioner – $24.00: the perfect detangler combined with thermal protection in the form of a leave-in conditioner
§ Reworkable Hold Paste – $24.00: combines the softness and flexibility of a styling cream with the definition of a paste
o May 2015 Launch (waitlist)
§ Texturizing Finishing Spray – $28.00
§ Flexible Hold Spray – $24.00

About Birchbox

Launched in 2010, Birchbox is a leading beauty e-commerce company for both men and women. Birchbox redefines the retail process by offering consumers a personalized way to discover, learn about and purchase the best beauty, grooming and lifestyle products. With more than 800,000 members, Birchbox users enjoy first-touch experiences with new products each month and exclusive access to expert editorial content to help them get the most out of each item. Additionally, through Birchbox’s online store, customers can shop a handpicked selection of full-sized products from more than 800 top brands such as Beauty Protector, Benefit, Cynthia Rowley, Caudalie, Liz Earle, dr. brandt and Joie. Birchbox is headquartered in the US and available in Canada, France, Spain, the UK, and Belgium. In 2014, Birchbox opened its first brick and mortar store in New York. For more info check out www.birchbox.com

About Jeff Chastain

Jeff Chastain is a New York City stylist with over 14 years’ experience. Owner of the Jeff Chastain Parlor salon in Chelsea, he recently opened BLOWN by Jeff Chastain, a blowout bar in the East Village. Jeff’s celebrity clientele includes Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Arianna Huffington, Jonathan Tucker, Jenna Fischer, Sam Rockwell, and Leslie Bibb. He is the personal hairstylist for Kristen Taekman of The Real Housewives of New York City. Fans of PARLOR by Jeff Chastain will love Jeff’s down-to-earth, welcoming personality. Despite his success, he remains lighthearted and doesn’t take himself too seriously. To learn more about Jeff Chastain visit http://www.parlorbyjeffchastain.com.

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February 1, 2015

Eating habits to promote hair growth

Continuous washing, styling and coloring can wreak havoc on the hair. To encourage optimal hair health, focus on a diet rich in essential vitamins, minerals, proteins and beneficial fats.

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Model

As an established leader in hair growth, HairMax provides a list of super foods known to strengthen, from the inside out:

Protein:

Chicken

Chicken

Hair is comprised of about 97% protein, a critical building block of the body. Without it, the body can’t replace the hairs that you naturally shed.

Prevent unnecessary hair loss by reaching for soy, poultry and lean cuts of beef.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids:

Salmon

Salmon

The hair shaft consists of 2-3% of omega-3s, which are also found in the scalp’s cells and sebum, known to hydrate the scalp and hair.

Since the body doesn’t produce its own omega-3s, ensure silky strands by consuming walnuts, salmon, sardines, trout, mackerel, avocado and pumpkin seeds.

Zinc:

nuts

nuts

Support the glands attached to your hair follicles with zinc, a mineral whose absence causes hair to weaken and fall out. Zinc also promotes balanced hormone levels, which is directly linked to hair health.

To strengthen those tresses, opt for oysters, whole-grain breads, nuts, beef, eggs and shrimp.

Iron:

Greens

Greens

Vital for the production of hemoglobin, which is responsible for oxygen transport through blood, iron is necessary to ensure healthy blood flow to stimulate hair growth.

To encourage hair growth, reach for raisins, dried cherries, eggs, kale, dates and whole-grain cereals.

Don’t have time to eat right? Sometimes our body needs that little extra help to get the essential nourishment needed for healthy hair growth. Reach the daily nutritional goals not fulfilled through diet alone with HairMax’ Dietary Supplements. The nutrient-rich formulas are specifically designed with androgen blockers and powerful antioxidants to support scalp health and promote hair growth. See more at www.hairmax.com

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January 29, 2015

Rag water bottle workout on Studio 10

Elizabeth Morrell with It’s a Glam Thing is a personal trainer and nutritionist who will demonstrate her Rag/Water bottle Workout Full body Workout

On Studio 10

On Studio 10

Watch the segment here: http://bcove.me/n0ujedky

Equipment Needed:
Rag
2 Water bottles (unopened)

1st Workout

Legs: (Bottom)
Stand hip width apart
Place rag on the floor
Place right foot on the rag and slid leg forward slight bend in left leg
Slide leg back to standing.

Arms: (Top)
Hold a water bottle in each hand, palms facing forward
When you slide your leg forward bring arms up
When you slide your leg back to standing lower your arms back to your side (bicep curl)

2nd Workout

Legs: (Bottom)
Stand hip width apart
Place rag on the floor
Place right foot on the rag and slid leg to the side bend in left leg
Slide leg back to standing.

Arms: (Top)
Hold a water bottle in each hand, palms facing inward
When you slide your leg to the side bring arms up lateral palms down
When you slide your leg back to standing lower your arms back to your side (lateral raises)

3rd Workout

Legs: (Bottom)
Stand hip width apart
Place rag on the floor
Place right foot on the rag and slid leg backward bend in left leg
Slide leg back to standing.

Arms: (Top)
Hold a water bottle in each hand, palms facing inward
When you slide your leg back bring arms up over head and bend at elbow
When you slide your leg back to standing lower your arms back to your side (triceps curl)

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