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CC Beauty Live: The Perfect Blowout

Caitlin-University of Alabama — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:00:10 +0000

I always hated having to style my hair a few days after getting a nice, bouncy blowout at the hair salon. It never looked as good as when my stylist did it, and I would hate my haircut because it looked stupid whenever I did it.

Well, those days are long gone (!!!!).

I like to think I’ve mastered the blowout, and dare I say it, I might be better than some stylists. Yeah, I went there. Honestly, it’s not that hard to get a perfect blowout. I do it every week, and if I can then you definitely can! This week, I’m laying out my steps to a perfect blowout and hopefully, you’ll never have to feel that post-salon depression again.

Life changing, right?

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From Glamour: 15 Grown-Up Ways to Wear Braids

CC Staff — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:00:11 +0000

More from Glamour

By: Baze Mpinja

Attention, ponytails: You’ve got some competition! Braids are taking over as the go-to, chic-for-every-occasion hairstyle on celebs, models and, now, you.

1. The undone braid
The number-one thing to love about this style: The messier it gets, the better it looks!

How to Get it Right

1. No need for a blowout; just apply a bit of texturizer to the bottom third of dry hair for nongreasy piecey-ness. A good one to try: Pantene Pro-V Texture Spray Wax ($6.50, at drugstores). 2. Make a braid (or two!), securing with a clear elastic two inches from the ends. 3. Now gently tug around the crown and back of your head to get the messiness going, instructs celebrity hairstylist Hallie Bowman. To loosen the braid up even more, stick your fingers or the handle of a comb in and wiggle a bit. Got layers? Let ‘em hang out.

Read the rest at Glamour!

CC Beauty Live: Formal Fauxhawk

Caitlin-University of Alabama — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:00:29 +0000

I’m not really a fan of traditional up-dos. You know, the ones with the spiral curls that are pinned neatly together and sprayed with enough hairspray to destroy the ozone. Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve never really been into pageant hair. I prefer something a little sleeker and sexier, not to mention something that doesn’t quadruple my carbon footprint.

When it comes to formal or special events, I’m all about taking risks with hair and makeup.

The bigger the risk the better the payoff, right?

That couldn’t be more true with this look. If you’ve got a formal coming up (or you just want to try something different on a Saturday night), this fauxhawk is sophisticated, fun and super easy to do.