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Beauty Buzz: The Root of the Problem

By |January 6th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|
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So I’ve been sporting unintentional ombre hair.  It is “unintentional” because I haven’t had my hair highlighted since June (that’s 7 months, folks) my beloved hairdresser returned to her hometown in eastern Europe and I’m a lunatic when it comes to letting just anyone touch my beloved locks.  So, until I find someone who can properly  handle my strands of gold, I will allow my natural hue to emerge from my scalp.

While at times I want to punch my own reflection in the mirror, there are a few upsides.  One being that I’m allowing my hair a little bit of recovery time.  It isn’t easy being highlighted and flat ironed and tugged and pulled.  The other being that I’m apparently not alone in this hairy situation.  Celebrities from Whitney Port to Alexa Chung and Jessica Biel have been showing off a little root.

The first person I ever recall sporting roots and making it look cool was Sarah Jessica Parker back in the Sex and the City days.  I remember thinking, “She is so cool She can even make hair growth look good!” So what is ombre and how is it created?  Basically the top of the hair is left darker or in some cases dyed a bit darker while leaving the lower (middle to bottom) hair a few shades lighter.  It is supposed to be a subtle transitional look as to not channel “trailer park blonde.”

I actually really like the style on several celebs when it is done correctly. When the color is drastically different, I think it has a tendency to come off as more of a mistake than a choice.  Ombre hair looks best on brunettes and blondes who have naturally light hair.  Otherwise you may look like this:

Rather than looking like this:

Oh… I just realized another upside to ombre hair… I’m saving money!  While some may have to pay up to get the look, mine is as free as can be.  So what do you think? Would you rock the ombre hair trend?

rooting for you…

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Tough as Nails

By |December 9th, 2010|Beauty Buzz|
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I’ve mentioned once or twice that I have a heck of a time keeping any form of polish on my fingers. I have now been told that I may have “oily nailbeds.” Thanks, life. Dry skin and oily nailbeds. Anyway, I’ve tried Minx. I’ve tried OPI axxium.  I’ve spent weeks sans polish. So, when I went online to schedule my Brazilian last week, I was elated to see that bliss was now offering CND Shellac manicures! The sky then opened up and angels came down and serenaded me.

The problem with some of the gel manicures is that they are just as damaging as getting… gasp… acrylic nails. They may stay on and look shiny, but when it comes time to remove, there’s a lot of scraping, filing, and peeling done that leaves your nails week and paper thin.  When picking a gel manicure make sure that you ask if the gel will SOAK OFF. Otherwise, you may as well start picking out air brush art to go on your acrylics.

After experiencing the joy that is a Brazilian, I headed over to pamper my poor neglected little fingers. I mean, there is nothing worse than chipped nails when sporting your pretty diamond engagement bling. The lovely and talented Brandy fixed my fingers up in no time. She assured me that these puppies would last at least two weeks with no chips. The best part (other than the great convo and delicious mimosa) was the zero drying time. I still babied my fingers as if they might smudge, but they didn’t. It’s been about a week already and there is not a chip in sight (knock on wood).

bliss Hollywood

6250 Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood, CA 90028

If you don’t have a bliss near you- well, first of all I’m sorry- but here is a list of salons that offer CND Shellac manicures.

chip off the old block, eh?

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: So Fresh and So Clean

By |December 2nd, 2010|Beauty Buzz|
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Everyone wants clean, clear, smooth skin. I mean, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t. Except maybe my dog. However, we don’t always have the time or the resources to get to the spa for a facial every single month.  However, this is no excuse to abandon your skincare regimen. I made a How To video about how to make a great at home facial, but if you’re in need of of quick fix, I’ve also got you covered.


Murad Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask, $22.50

I read that this is what a lot of makeup artists use on clients before applying makeup because it really smooths and evens out the skin. I didn’t have particularly high expectations for this mask cause they all tend to just be lies. Lies, I tell you. When I smoothed it on, it was very, very cold and tingly. I left it on for the allotted fifteen minutes and then rinsed my face with a washcloth (it was nearly impossible to try and get it off with my bare hands). After patting my face dry with a towel, I was amazed at how “glowy” my face looked. It really did look clearer, smoother, and brighter. Even my fiance commented on how pretty my skin looked. *Note: after using the mask, it is much easier to extract blemishes (or perform face surgery as my fiance calls it). I definitely, definitely recommend this if your skin needs a little pick me up!

silky, silky now.

xx,

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Beauty Buzz: Tame the Beast

By |November 25th, 2010|Beauty Buzz|
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So, you may be aware that I have a ton of hair (on my head). While most of the time it seems to be under control… that doesn’t happen without a little bit of struggle. My hair is naturally wavy/curly.  I am not lucky enough to be able to just flip my head upside and blow it straight with a few strokes of the old hair brush. Getting my coif sleek and straight is a bit of  workout.

Last week, while popping in to say “hello” to my new friends at Neihule Salon, I asked for a recommendation of a great straightening product for blowing my hair straight. The lovely Megan walked me right over to the Loreal Texture Expert Fluid Intense Straightening Serum. She informed me that this was what all the stylists at the salon were using for blowouts and that this product was especially good for the long term health of my hair. Seeing as I could have played the lead in Tangled, I was happy to know this would protect and maintain my long locks. I went ahead and purchased the product and headed home to test it out.

Loreal Texture Expert Fluid Intense Straightening Serum, $24

After shampooing and conditioning, I applied the serum and was happy to see my hair already starting to behave after brushing it through. I blew my hair dry as usual and noticed that I only had to spend half as much time straightening any rogue waves or frizz with the flat iron (also a bonus for the health of my strands). Needless to say, I was very happy with my silky, slinky straight hair when finished. It also helped keep my  hair straight for a couple of days after, which always makes me very happy.

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Zap that Zit

By |November 18th, 2010|Beauty Buzz|
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Ugh. There is nothing more embarrassing than a huge red pulsating pimple on your pretty face. A nasty zit can ruin anybody’s day (unless, of course you’re Rudolph and no one will notice). The first thing you probably feel like doing is going after your blemish like Saddam Hussein hiding in that hole. However, you need to resist the urge. Squeezing and squishing can lead to even more swelling and redness, not to mention, if popped improperly, you can actually push the infection further back into your skin. Ick.

Here are five home remedy quick fixes for zapping a zit:

  1. Before bed and after washing your face apply a dab of toothpaste (paste, not gel) on the problem area. Wash off the next morning and notice the pimple’s diminished size.
  2. After getting the gunk off your face, apply lemon juice with a cotton ball as a “toner” and then wash off. For more concentrated use, dab lemon juice on the pimple and leave over night.
  3. Crush up aspirin in a bowl, add a few drops of warm water and aloe vera or honey to create a paste. Apply to face and leave on for fifteen minutes before washing off.
  4. Wrap an ice cube in a washcloth and apply to the pimple for 20-30 seconds at a time. Repeat every so often to reduce the swelling and redness of the pimple.
  5. Applying honey to the problem area will kill the bacteria and clear up the skin. Leave on over night.

Hopefully, one of these handy remedies will rid you of that nasty mess. Remember, do not touch your pimple. The less you touch it, the better. Believe it or not, your hands are dirty! If all else fails, pick up a great concealer, like Makeup Forever HD Invisible Cover Concealer, $28.

pimples = face terrorists

xx,

WhyDid

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