Friday, February 1, 2008

Curly Haired Girls!


Do you have curly hair? If you do, these simple tips will make your hair more healthy and manageable!

1. Don't use shampoo! Curly hair is already prone to dryness and shampoo just makes it worse! Stick to conditioners and moisturizers!

2. Don't brush! Use a wide-toothed comb to detangle your hair and do that when it is wet!

3. Try to let hair air dry! Towel drying frizzes your hair and it also damages it.

4. Right before you get out of the shower, rinse your hair with cold water. This helps to eliminate frizz!


Here are some products that I recommend for curly hair:

Frizz-Ease Hair Serum by John Frieda

Redken Fresh Curls Spin Control Leave-in Treatment

Anything by Biolage

Eyelash Curlers


Eyelash curlers are quick and useful tools that can be used in your morning routine to spice up your eyelashes. They may be tricky and awkward at first but give it a couple of days.. you'll get the hang of it!

The best eyelash curler is made by Shu Uemura. At just under $20, the Shu Uemura is the best of the best and works very well. Click here for more info.

Most importantly, eyelash curlers should be used on clean eyelashes. If you have any mascara on them, the eyelashes will stick to the curler and rip out. Ew!

Steps:

1. On low heat, use your blow dryer to warm up the curler. Do this only for a few seconds. Make sure the curler isn't hot or it will burn you!

2. Clamp down on your eyelashes right at the roots. Hold in place for 15-30 seconds and release. Do this with your top lashes only, it's pointless and difficult to curl your bottom lashes.

3. Repeat on your other eye and apply a few coats of your favorite mascara. Voila!

Cheap Nail Polish

Don't have the money to spend on Dior OR Chanel nail lacquer? Try these cheaper brands and you won't be disappointed!

Try Sally Hansen, OPI or Milani.

Between the three, OPI is top tier stuff, it goes on easy and smooth and lasts long. It's got a nice variety of colors and is the most expensive of the three.

Remember, base and top coats are pertinent in long lasting nail color. You'll especially want top coats with Milani because it has an annoying little tendency to chip fast. The good thing about Milani is that you will find it anywhere and if you need black nail polish, it will probably be from this company.

I love Sally Hansen nail prisms. The colors are complex, glittery and eye catching., You will definitely get compliments when you sport it on your nails. As long as you add a few coats, chipping shouldn't have a major problem.