Masking the Frizz and Fray of Winter Hair

Whether you have highlighted hair, dyed hair, or just natural hair, we all have struggled to keep our hair hydrated especially in these winter months. Rule #1: Stop washing your hair everyday! Did you know that Americans wash their hair more than any other country does? Think about what this could do to your water bill! "Total Bonus!" If you work out and get sweaty, just use a cream rinse instead of doing both shampoo and conditioner. Rule #2 Find yourself a Hair Mask. I am currently using a Time Renewal Replenishing Mask from Pantene. You shampoo, rinse, ring out hair as much as possible, then apply the cream mask all over your hair (especially the ends) an then let it set for 5 minutes and rinse. With my highlighted hair, I can get split ends so easily. My hair is so much softer and shiny looking since I've started using a mask. I also incorporate Pantene's Frizz Control Ultra Smoothing Balm while my hair is still damp. This helps smooth out any fly aways or extra dry ends.

Spring/Summer 2010 Trends

Bring the Spring

Long time no blog! Let's just say that Spring is bringing me new inspiration so I am here to share it with you. We are all in the "Blah" phase of winter, and can't stop talking about the snow that keeps coming. I'm ready to spice up the conversation with conversational pieces in your wardrobe! Let's start with this Springs must-have trends:

1. The Fabric is Denim. It's not just for jeans, try a bag, shoes or cool clothes.
2. The Skirt is Mini. In brights, neutrals or print, anything goes.
3. The Texture is Soft Leather and Suede. Forget structured and stiff. Light skin tones in dresses, jackets, shorts, and more are super stylish.
4. The Shoe is a Modern Clog. Add earthy cool to jeans, shorts or a drapery dress with chunky-heeled platforms. Stick to Neutral hues.
5. The Jewelry is Clear. The lucite look is back. Necklaces are chunky in size, but still have a lightweight feel.
6. The Colors are Soft and Neutral. From sleek accessories to romantic tops to drapey dresses, shades of blush, sand and taupe are everywhere. This also includes shoes and bags.
7. The Nail color is "Putty". OPI's big hit "You Don't Know Jacques" is a perfect shade to compare to Putty.
8. The Bag is a Drawstring Bucket. This slightly '80s style is roomy but not oversize.
9. The Lib Color is Orange-Red. Wet n Wild carries the perfect shade, Coraline for $1.99.
10. The Eye Shadow is Pastel. Pale yet eye-catching shades-lavender, turquoise, pink and green in matte to shimmery finishes.
11. The Skin in Luminous. A natural glow is the look to strive for.
12. The Hair is Tousled and Textured. Persission and perfection are old hat for the Spring and Summer. Beach hair Baby!