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Tomorrow is Memorial Day, which is kind of the unofficial summer kick-off. While summer doesn’t actually start until June 20, school is pretty much out if you’re lucky and it’s time for laying out, barbecues, and lots of outdoor activities. Well, this braided headband look I did back during the holidays is perfect for the summer, too. It’s especially great because you can braid your bangs in and pull the rest of your hair up so you’ve got a great heat-friendly look. This look is also perfect for beach hair and goes swimmingly (hehe) with salty waves.

So what are you waiting for? If you didn’t give this one a try over the holidays, go for it now! Read More »

Hair chalking is one of the hottest new trends in the beauty world right now. It’s a great alternative to dying your tips or getting colored highlights because it washes out. Plus, you can easily change colors whenever you want! While some people are using art pastels to do it, companies like Hi-Definition Beauty have formulated a special chalk just for hair! It’s safe and made with all natural ingredients. And because it contains jojoba oil, Color Fusion actually conditions your hair instead of drying out your locks. I tested it out just for you, and I must say it’s pretty cool!

Watch below to see how it works! Read More »

As we’re nearing the end of the semester, school isn’t the only thing I’m being lazy about. I’ve got a serious case of senioritis, but it’s affecting my beauty routine as well. I know, I know. Me of all people should be able to suck it up for the next couple of weeks and keep myself looking presentable, right? Right. That’s exactly why I have found ways to be lazy while still being a good beauty guru. Do I go several days without washing my hair? Yes, that’s why there’s dry shampoo. And I’ve told you it’s bad to wash your hair every day anyway. Do I keep makeup removal wipes on my end table? You bet.

I’m sure you all are getting tired of being put together for class as well, especially when your bangs grow out because you haven’t had time to get your hair cut. I feel your pain. I think my last hair cut was in January. It’s been way too long. I’m so busy I don’t even have time to trim my bangs myself like I usually do. Watch below for my quick fix… Read More »

Today is Lady Gaga’s 26th birthday. Yay? I’ll be honest, I don’t care too much. But the internet cares, so here I am telling you about Lady Gaga. Back in the “Bad Romance” days, I thought Gaga’s weird, crazy aesthetic was pretty awesome. But at this point, she tries so hard to be as bizarre as possible at every moment that she’s managed to make it boring. We know that Lady Gaga’s going to be wearing something crazy, so it’s gotten a lot harder for her to shock us.

But Gaga’s an undeniable trendsetter. Crazy costumes have become the norm now for other stars like Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj. We live in a post-Gaga world. So in honor of Lady Gaga’s 26th birthday, here are her 26 craziest hair/headpiece looks. Read More »

I’ve introduced you all to a lot of products throughout CC Beauty Live, hair products in particular. We’ve done a few hair oils and what not, but I have to tell you that Free Your Mane really impressed me. I absolutely adore products that aim to be chemical free, and this company has made that its mission and keep things affordable at the same time. Haircare is something that should be one of the top priorities in your beauty routine next to skincare. Your hair needs a lot of love, and it can be difficult to keep it healthy when products are filled with sulfates and chemicals.

Free Your Mane sent me their Sulfate Free Shampoo ($16), Daily Detangling Conditioner ($16), and Baobab Brilliant Restorative Hair Oil ($25) with “ultra-moisturizing Argan Oil from Morocco, anti-oxidant rich Pomegranate Seed Oil and Sweet Almond Oil.” This hair oil is fantastic and has made my split ends almost disappear. The shampoo and conditioner are wonderful, and you can really tell a difference compared to products containing sulfates.

Watch below! Read More »

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Are y’all hooked on Netflix? Because I sure am. And I’ve been watching Gossip Girl for the past three weeks. I finally finished season 4 and am dying to start on season 5 when I can. Anyway, I’ve been total inspired by all of the fabulous hair on the show. I think this might become a CC Beauty Live theme. Everything from Blair’s loose curls to Serena’s ridiculously awesome braids had my little beauty obsessed mind ticking. But I fell absolutely in love with Serena’s messy, teased ponytails and figured it’s super easy and quick to do. Plus, it keeps your hair out of your face and is perfect for dirty hair days.

Below I’ll show you how to get a quick and dirty ponytail Serena van der Woodsen style…

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Who doesn’t love big, curly hair? I know we do down here in the South, and there’s never a day that goes by when I don’t see a girl with hot rollers in her hair at my sorority house. Big curls are a big deal and yet so simple! I get a lot of complaints from friends about not knowing how to use a curling iron or styling wand, and hot rollers are the perfect solution to the hair apparatus challenged. Not to mention, they’re a gigantic time saver and leave you with voluptuous hair. They may not look sexy while they’re in, but they sure do make you look like a bombshell when you take em out.

Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered, so watch below!

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I’ve gotten highlights a few times, and it just never worked out the way I wanted it to. One time in like eighth grade, I had these awful blonde highlights that made me look like Tony the Tiger’s cousin. It was bad. I really wish I could have seen what it would have looked like before I let that hair lady touch me with her bleach and foil. That was one of my worst hair faux pas, and fortunately I’ve never dealt with that again. I’ve learned that blonde doesn’t work for me, but sometimes I want to spice up my locks temporarily.

Generation Klean has solved this dilemma. They sent me their Gray Disappear temporary hair color “mascaras.” Basically, it’s mascara for your hair that is used to cover up grays but can also be used as temporary highlights. It covers up roots, too. It comes in four colors: blaze, gold, espresso, and onyx. Blaze was the only one that really showed up in my dark brown hair, but if you have lighter hair you’ll have a blast playing around with different looks. I might add some red in permanently after using these.

Check out how Gray Disappear works in the video! Read More »