Living Proof Instant Texture Mist
I usually get the most compliments on my hair when it’s dirty. In fact, it’s not uncommon for me to get a bunch of nice comments on my (secretly greasy) ‘do on a five-day old blowout. (Or maybe more....
View ArticleMalibu C Swimmers Wellness Shampoo
I can’t get my girls out of the pool this summer. I would never spoil their fun, but I’ve been cringing inside at the thought of all the chlorine saturating their beautiful, silky kid hair. Then I...
View ArticleLiving Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield
Fighting frizz is pretty much my second vocation. I’ve been a huge fan of Living Proof for years now (see here and here) and they never stop amazing me with innovative products that truly work. This...
View ArticleThe Best Hair Sprays
I must preface this post by saying I generally do not like hair spray. The build-up. The aerosol. The smell. Maybe I have some PTSD from overusing my giant purple can of Aussie maximum hold in 1991,...
View ArticleInvestment Piece: The Harry Josh Blow Dryer
Every once in a while, there is a really exciting new breakthrough in the hair tool category. (For me, the last one was the clipless curling iron.) Now, hands down, celebrity hair stylist Harry Josh...
View ArticleTerax Original Crema + Keratin
When I was a teenager in Miami, my hair care consisted of drugstore brands like Aussie and Herbal Essence. I can still conjure the scent of those products. It’s practically Pavlovian: I get a whiff...
View ArticleLuxe Beauty Gifts
Wow. There are so many amazing gift sets this season, I decided to make two lists because I had such a tough time narrowing it down. Here my luxury beauty picks. (Watch out for my under $50 list next.)...
View ArticleBling In the New Year
I love some unexpected sparkle added to an otherwise quiet hairstyle. A little glitz in the form of a barrette, headband or hair pin is an easy way to elevate your ‘do. Whether you wear your hair up or...
View ArticleShu Uemura Straightforward Time-Saving Blow Dry Oil Spray
I honestly had no idea what to make of this product when it showed up. I was a little wary of spraying oil on my wet hair, but when the gilded bottle says “Shu Uemura,” I trust. And it works. Like,...
View ArticleShu Uemura Ultimate Remedy Extreme Restoration Treatment
I have a confession: this past March, I got a hair smoothing treatment that seriously damaged my hair. I’ve been trying to stay away from chemical-laden keratin treatments so I tried an amino-acid...
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