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CinderellaHair Makeover 2 - Sparks of Red

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Lengthy Desires 

Makeover Magic with Hair Extensions 

Do you long for the feel of silky strands that caress your shoulders and roll softly down your back? Do you need to add fullness and volume to your thin and otherwise lifeless strands? Look to a Cinderella Hair extension specialist to lengthen and or expand your precious locks into luxurious and lavish lengths.

Starting with thin, flat, mid-length hair, colorist Nina Berea brightened up Brandi’s color to a stunning platinum blonde hue. Next hair extension specialist Nona Maria added six bundles of #S600 (Alpine Blonde), two bundles of #S613 (White Blonde) in 22-inch lengths and three bundles of 20-inch Fantasy Bright Red. After blending the extensions in, Steve French finished off the look by curling large sections with a large iron. He backcombed at the crown for height and pushed her bangs to the side and then coaxed the curls into softly rolling curves.

Using only the finest quality human hair, Cinderella Hair has developed the easiest professional-use method of applying hair extensions to existing hair. It comes in a wide array of colors, textures and lengths and features soft and flexible hair for a natural-looking extension. Cinderella Hair is a perfect match to any hair color, length or texture. For more information about Cinderella Hair extensions, please visit www.CinderellaHair.com.

Credits: 
Cinderella Hair 
Color: Nina Berea 
Extensions: Nona Maria 
Styling: Van / Steve French 
Hair Assistant: Courtney Verrecchia 
Makeup: Jaime Queenin 
Wardrobe: Lindsay Dean 
Photo: Taggart Winterhalter for Purely Visual 

Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken in exchange for this feature article. I have no affiliation to any of these brands mentioned and any opinions expressed are my own. 

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New Velvet Lip Pencils by Mirabella

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New Lip Shades for Fall

Mirabella Beauty delivers richly pigmented color that lasts with the launch of new La La Lips Velvet Lip Pencils! Available in six on-trend coral, pink and red shades for fall, Velvet Lip Pencils feature raspberry extract BerryFlux Vita to moisturize lips and preserve elasticity. The range includes Pop (bold coral), Sweet (petal pink), Love (bright cherry), Red (brick red), Rose (fuchsia) and Blush (deep pink) and provides a long-wearing formula that stays put without bleeding.

Velvet Lip Pencils will be available at professional salons and on mirabella.com beginning September 2013 for $23 each.

 For more information, please visit www.mirabellabeauty.com. 

Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken in exchange for this feature article. I have no affiliation to any of these brands mentioned and any opinions expressed are my own. 

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Fall Faves Giveaway!

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Fall Faves Giveaway 

$400 in Beauty Products!

As we head into the fall season, we look forward to all the transition brings; from turning leaves to a break in the weather. Fall also dishes up a renewed sense of style and a whole new opportunity to show off your greatest asset: your hair! 

To step into the season with flair, we're revisiting some of the fab faves in hair and skincare from the recent past. We wrap it all up into a nice neat package and offer you the Fall Faves Giveaway!



InfraShine Spring Iron
Glossy curls and waves are all the rage and the right tool makes all of the difference in the world when styling. Only genuine ceramic irons add luster-filled shine and smoothness for a perfectly polished style. If you are looking for a high-end ceramic iron to add controlled curl and wave, look no further than the industry pros at InfraShine.

To see the review / feature, go here: http://focusonhair.blogspot.com/2012/12/infrashine-ceramic-spring-irons.html

Skinjoy Skin Care 
Moisturizing Mist, Rejuvenating Cream & Face Finisher
This unique and revolutionary approach to skin care takes the guesswork out of creating and maintaining great skin. SKINJOY is one of the first and only skin care lines to incorporate pH balanced and stable formulas, which are sulfate and methyl paraben-free. Unique antioxidant blends and innovative lipid barrier systems take SKINJOY to the next level for professional skincare services and offer a perfect retailing option exclusively for salons and spas.

Bioken Enfanti Duo 
With a perfected blend of botanicals and their delightful aroma, Bioken brings a luxurious and sensual quality to every hair care experience. The result is healthy, youthful, silky hair with incredible shine.

BB Crème for Hair

BB crème, or beauty balm, was originally promoted as an all-in-one facial cosmetic product to replace serum, moisturizer, primer, foundation, and sunblock and save time during daily beauty regimes. In recent years they have be come all the rage in the beauty business with many top editors singing their praises.

The folks at Pantene have taken the concept of a multi-tasking beauty balm a step further by introducing a version for hair. They looked to the skincare benefits of the BB Crème and optimized a level of ingredients for a BB Crème for hair – a product designed to streamline the daily beauty routine but also to feel good on the hair and deliver a flawless finish.

To see the full review, go here: http://focusonhair.blogspot.com/2013/07/pantene-pro-v-ultimate-10-bb-creme.html


hbl Texture & Style System

Without the use of harsh sulfates, parabens, DEA’s, TEA’s and a whole laundry list of potentially harmful ingredients commonly found in mass marketed hair care products, hbl is gentle on hair and skin yet offers uncompromised performance. The light, virtually allergen-free fragrance is set to strict European standards and features a crisp, clean scent that spans uniformly throughout the entire line. 




ENJOY Volumizing Dry Shampoo

Looking for a quick pick-me-up to your day-old strands? Try the new ENJOY Volumizing Dry Shampoo. This new product refreshes limp lifeless hair, absorbs excess oil and enhances volume without a heavy or dull finish. This easy-to-use, in between washings product leaves hair with all-day freshness while revamping the body and lift at the root that typically diminishes after that first day post-wash. With easy to use instructions ENJOY Volumizing Dry Shampoo enhances and defines hair for a refreshed look in minutes.


For the full review, go here:http://focusonhair.blogspot.com/2013/02/enjoy-volumizing-dry-shampoo-review.html

One lucky US-based winner will receive all of the products shown on this page. Enter below: 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken in exchange for this specific feature article although I did receive all of this product for free and was compensated for some of the original reviews. Any opinions expressed are my own. Product for giveaway will be fulfilled by the product manufacturer or their PR firm.

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Hair Trends - Smooth to Wavy by Paul Mitchell

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One Haircut, Two Ways to Wear it
Go from chic to flirty and ready for a night on the town! With a great haircut and the right Paul Mitchell products, it's easy to change up your look for any style situation.


GET THE LOOK: Sassy Waves

GET THE LOOK: Perfectly Polished



Thanks to our friends at Paul Mitchell for sharing this great 2-for-1 look! See more here: http://www.paulmitchell.com/en-us/TheBuzz/StyleFile/HotRightNow/Pages/130609-1Cut2Looks.aspx
  • WHERE TO BUY

    Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken in exchange for this feature article. I have no affiliation to any of these brands mentioned and any opinions expressed are my own. 

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Sensitive Skin Line by SImple

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Simple Sensitive Skin Line 
The Simple brand was born in the UK in 1960 and was the first to create a cleansing product with no perfume and no color. This unique positioning was designed to care for sensitive skin. Today, Simple is the UK's #1 skincare range — made with no dyes, perfumes or harsh irritants that can upset your skin. Simple made it's debut in the US in 2012 with products suitable for all skin types — especially sensitive skin — with skin loving ingredients and added vitamins for natural, healthy-looking skin.

New additions to the hypoallergenic line, include the Moisturizer With SPF 15, Foaming Facial Cleanser, Makeup Remover Pads, Facial Wipes, and more). Add TLC to your skin care routine with soothing ingredients like chamomile, antioxidants, and vitamins. 

My take: Having somewhat sensitive skin, I find the line a refreshing option for my cleansing ritual. I especially like the Foaming Cleanser for daily use, as I find it effective but gentle and look forward to trying the Facial Wipes, which would be handy anytime. I'd like to keep them in my gym bag and even at my desk. Needless to say, I'm a fan of the line and look forward to any other new additions!


http://www.simpleskincare.com


Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken in exchange for this feature article and I purchased my own products. I have no affiliation to any of these brands mentioned and any opinions expressed are my own. 

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Volume for Men - Cleansing and Conditioning

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Pump up the Volume for Him!

Looking for some full volume body for your man's 'do? Check out these editor faves, sure to perk up his fine, flat and thinning tresses! 

Take fine or thinning hair to a new level of fullness! Full Impact bodifying shampoo by Redken gently cleanses hair and scalp to help eliminate build-up, residue and excess oils that can weigh hair down. Exclusive Thick-Lift Technology with patented Intra-Cylane and protein helps strengthen and thicken hair with texture and fullness. Hair gets a lift and makes a fuller impact!

One of PHILIP B's most acclaimed products, Peppermint & Avocado Volumizing & Clarifying Shampoo is a clarifying cleanser and powerfully active aroma-therapeutic scalp treatment in one. Formulated with sixteen pure plant extracts; eleven essential and carrier oils; and a potent, active dose of 2.3% pure peppermint oil, the shampoo works as a local anesthetic to soothe scalp tension, stimulate circulation and leave your scalp feeling tingly fresh and clean.

Turn fine hair to turn into thick beautiful locks with the L'Oreal Professional Serie Expert Volume Expand Shampoo. This shampoo is perfect if you want to add volume to your hair without weighing it down. It cleanses and nourishes your hair and scalp. It moisturizes your hair and revives your hair shafts so that you can have stronger, shinier hair.

Fekkai Full Volume Shampoo is a luxurious formula that works well on limp hair to give it bounce and life. It's enhanced with a combination of herbs and proteins for extra body and quantity. For thin and limp hair, this shampoo works wonderfully. Helps thicken and enhance each hair strand while stimulating agents add body and quantity. Specially formulated body-building proteins and herbs 

This revitalizing conditioner from Jack Black protects hair from environmental stress and the drying effects of the sun so hair is revitalized, healthy and primed for new growth. Expansion Technology, unique nano-technology with micro-sized particles, delivers Creatine and Wheat Protein, potent body-building ingredients, into each hair shaft, increasing the thickness of each strand for a volumized, full appearance. 

Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken in exchange for this feature article. I have no affiliation to any of these brands mentioned and any opinions expressed are my own. 

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Tresemmé Unveils Smoothing Line

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Tresemmé Smoothing Line

Are you looking for the secret to silky-smooth hair? Don’t let unruly frizz get the better of you. Look no further than Tresemmé's brand-new Keratin Smooth Collection, which includes shampoo, conditioner, serum, and heat-protectant spray that makes hair shiny and sleek for up to 48 hours. It's no secret keratin works wonders, and the low-sulfate formula means healthier hair. Ger ready to say so-long to frizz with the latest salon innovation!

http://www.tresemme.com

Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken in exchange for this feature article. I have no affiliation to any of these brands mentioned and any opinions expressed are my own.

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Youth Renewal by Nexxus

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Nexxus Anti-Aging HairCare

Nexxus’ first anti-aging line that combats eight signs of aging hair: volume loss, breakage, roughness, less shine, dryness, brittleness, unruliness and loss of color vibrancy. Nexxus Youth Renewal Anti-Aging Hair-Care replenishes and revitalizes for more vibrant, youthful-looking hair. The line includes:


Youth Renewal Rejuvenating Shampoo gently cleanses hair to help rebuild volume, vibrancy and vitality.

Youth Renewal Rejuvenating Conditioner provides lightweight nourishment to help preserve volume, vibrancy and vitality.

Youth Renewal Elixir Rejuvenating Elixir is a lightweight leave-in treatment that helps rebuild hair’s strength by reducing breakage* while making hair look more youthful and vibrant in just seven days. *vs non conditioning shampoo. 

Youth Renewal Rejuvenating Dry Shampoo weightlessly cleanses hair in between washes for increased volume and freshness.

Youth Renewal Plump & Lift Blow Dry Spray, infused with VITA-8 Complex, builds thicker-looking hair by providing weightless volume that lasts all day.

http://www.nexxus.com


Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken in exchange for this feature article. I have no affiliation to any of these brands mentioned and any opinions expressed are my own.

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Nail Trends at NYFW

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OPI @ NYFW for Spring Preview


 OPI kicked off an exciting time at New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week starting with BCBGMAXAZRIA at Lincoln Center. Models walked the runway wearing Samoan Sand, a soft neutral shade perfect for Spring 2014.  To see more from behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week, see video below or visit http://www.opi.com/.



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Color POW! Cuccio Colour Launches Neon

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Introducing Cuccio Colour Neons


Nail pros - Check out this new mix of dynamic bold, bright colors that will ignite any fashionistas' creative spark. Seven colours not enough? Add a little SHOCK VALUE glitter top coat and have another seven looks to illuminate your finger tips! Shock Value is a great way to transform these seven classic neons into several shocking new nail styles!


This collection adds all kinds of mixing options as well as keeping nails on the tip of the neon trends. The line includes:
  • Glitter Coat =Shock Value
  • Purple = Elec-Trick
  • Blue = Lightening Strike
  • Dark Pink = Fusionista
  • Light Pink = Recharge Your Battery
  • Orange = Say Watt?
  • Green = Alternative Energy
  • Yellow = Power Trip
http://www.cuccio.com/

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CinderellaHair Makeover 1 - Red Haute

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Fire on High 
Do you long for the feel of silky strands that caress your shoulders and roll softly down your back? Do you need to add fullness and volume to your thin and otherwise lifeless strands? Look to a Cinderella Hair extension specialist to lengthen and or expand your precious locks into luxurious and lavish lengths. 

For this rich red-hued re-do, colorist Chelsea Haines took the existing medium brown color and applied a fabulous fiery red hue. Extension specialist Nona Maria stepped in and added 22-inch lengths of CinderellaHair extension to this model's naturally frizzy, curly and shoulder touching length using two bundles each of #34 (Tahitian Red), #35 (Henna Red) and #36 (Hot Red). The extensions were cut to blend into the natural hair and then volume was added all over by drying the hair with a large round brush. Large sections were curled with a large iron and then were pinned up and allowed to cool. Once set, the pins were removed and then the hair was brushed and fingered through to leave a sultry wave. 

Using only the finest quality human hair, CinderellaHair has developed the easiest professional-use method of applying hair extensions to existing hair. It comes in a wide array of colors, textures and lengths and features soft and flexible hair for a natural-looking extension. CinderellaHair is a perfect match to any hair color, length or texture. For more information, please visit www.CinderellaHair.com.

Credits:
Cinderella Hair
Color: Chelsea Haines
Extensions and Styling: Nona Maria
Hair Assistant: Courtney Verrecchia
Makeup: Jaime Queenin
Wardrobe: Lindsay Dean
Photo: Taggart Winterhalter for Purely Visual


Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken in exchange for this feature article. I have no affiliation to any of these brands mentioned and any opinions expressed are my own. 

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Maintaining Tips For Black Hair Fading

Maintaining tips for black hair fading - Hair fading is a natural process, which will appear as we age. It also can be caused by exposure to the sun, staining and a variety of pollutants that accumulate in the hair shaft. There are many ways to prevent hair color fading as polished.

However, the natural way is the best option because it does not cause adverse effects us, such as hives or allergic skin ulcers head up with. When it occurs on the scalp ulcers to heal you can read back our recipes on Home making seborrhoeic dermatitis treatment oil.
black hair fading with natural treatment

For beauty matters you don’t have to be snatched away by keeping all.

Below are several ways that could be an alternative to protect your hair fading.

Using Coffee
Coffee can be used as a natural hair dye. Coffee decoction which cooled can be used as a hair mask. Apply on hair about 15 minutes and rinse with cold water. For more complete recipe pleas go to hot coffee treatment for hair grow.

Using Eclipta Alba Oil
You can use Eclipta alba oil to massage into the scalp and allowed to stand 30 minutes or 1 hour before shampooing, and allowed to stand overnight. Eclipta alba was believed to maintain the natural hair color. We have some recipe all benefits of Eclipta alba here.

Using Hazelnut or Pecan
The pecan is one of the natural ingredients to nourish the hair. The people in the past using a baked or roasted pecans for hair coloring. But today there are more practical hazelnut oil and you can use to treat your hair. To homemaking natural hazelnut oil please read the following article homemade hazelnut oil for hair.

Rinsing with Cold Water
To keep your hair color, get used to rinse hair with cold water. Water temperature can also affect the color of your hair shaft. Moreover, rinse your hair with cold water to prevent hair loss.

Using Aloe Vera
Use Aloe vera to rub it on your hair before going to bed. This action can help you get shiny hair in the next day. When using Aloe vera regularly the hair also becomes softer and smoother. You can use Aloe vera as a natural conditioner for your hair.

Those are some natural ways that you can use to maintain the natural color of your hair.

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Bamboo Beach Mango Coconut Refreshing Dry Shampoo by Alterna

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Summer Fresh Tresses with Bamboo Beach Mango Coconut Refreshing Dry Shampoo
Refresh hair between washings without getting your hair wet using Alterna 
Bamboo Beach Mango Coconut Refreshing Dry Shampoo. This silky must-have dry shampoo infused with a tropical mango coconut scent, provides tousled texture and a fresh look. 

To use, simply apply to dry hair as needed. 
Tilt the bottle and lightly shake near roots to release product, massaging in using your fingertips.

http://www.alternahaircare.com/


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Lanza Keratin Healing Oil Collection

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Experience the Next Generation of Keratin Treatment

Introducing the Lanza Keratin Healing Oil Collection. This system restores elasticity & strength to hair, replenishing optimal moisture. It helps protects haircolor while it builds noticeable body and volume.

A restorative blend of four botanical oils moisturizes and nourishes dry, stressed hair. This unique blend contains Abyssinian Flower Oil, Coffee Seed Oil, Acai Fruit Oil, and Babassu Kernel Oil. Together, they provide lightweight moisture and protection – they won’t build up on the hair or leave hair greasy or limp. Contains NO Argan Oil, which tends to harden and discolor the hair over time. Phyto IV Complex also provides the ideal balance of Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3 and Omega-6) to maintain proper moisture levels.

Lanza Keratin Healing Oil Collection:
• Keratin Healing Oil Hair Treatment 
• Keratin Healing Oil Shampoo 
• Keratin Healing Oil Conditioner 

To find a retailer near you, please visit www.lanza.com.

Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken in exchange for this feature article. I have no affiliation to any of these brands mentioned and any opinions expressed are my own. 

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Flex Shaping Hairspray by Living Proof

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Living Proof 
Flex Shaping Hairspray
This revolution in hairspray, by Living Proof, lets you set, style, and finish damp or dry hair.

Flex is powered by a flexible web technology to create a malleable holding network between strands as opposed to the glue-like coating of traditional hairsprays. It’s a lattice of staying power that weaves throughout hair, to bend rather than break for a style that’s workable, brush-able, and touchable. A true styling solution for any step in the styling process—never stiff, never heavy.
Use on damp or dry hair to set, style, and finish any look. It creates long-lasting volume and touchable control with heat protection up to 450°. Flex  offers  shine and humidity protection  with no flaking or build-up. 

http://www.livingproof.com/

Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken in exchange for this feature article. I have no affiliation to any of these brands mentioned and any opinions expressed are my own. 

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