How to Pull Off a Short Hair Style

No one rocks the short hair style better than Keira Knightly. It’s short, piecey, and very hip. “Pirate” her look and snag your very own Jack Sparrow this Valentine’s Day!


1. Because short hair styles need lots of body, the best way to bulk up strands is by adding protein. Start by washing with a protein-rich shampoo, such as Lanza Hair Repair Formula Protein plus Shampoo. If your hair is dry or damaged, follow up with a conditioner like Graham Webb Classic Silk Repair Protein Conditioner. For normal to oily hair, skip the conditioner.


2. Towel dry hair. While it’s still damp, vigorously massage in Redken Guts 10 Volume Spray Foam. Spray at the roots to give lift. Blowdry hair upside down with a ceramic model (to avoid damage) while tousling.


3. When hair is almost dry, flip hair back up, and mist with a thermal spray like Chi 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray. It guards against heat damage and adds texture. Blowdry strands and style them forward. Because you’ll be using two heated appliances, it is extremely important to use a high-quality dryer.


4. Holding hair at the roots, straighten only the ends to prevent volume-loss. Choose a ceramic iron to enhance shine and prevent damage.


5. Finish with a little bit of shine pomade. Use a natural product, such as Alterna Hemp Seed Sheer Pomade, so your short style won’t be weighed down. Gently ruffle hair back and forth with fingers and palms, starting in the back and moving forward. Smooth and separate pieces with fingers.


Kristen L – Beauty and Hair Consultant

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Do It Up in 2007: New Textured Updo for the New Year

Nothing says classy like a chic updo to highlight your face and show off sexy shoulders. This year’s newest updo is not tightly pulled back, but textured to give the perfect mix of luxe and laid-back.

1. To avoid slippery strands, hold hair upside down and apply a styling spray all over for volume and a matte finish. Then lightly back-comb the top sections starting at the roots and move to the ends. This gives your hair oomph without the damage.

2. Gather hair into a low ponytail at the right above the nape of the neck. Do not flatten the top. Use a pick-comb to smooth back and style the top into a soft pout. Mist lightly with an aerosol hairspray. For a more casual look, pull out a few face-framing wisps.

3. Finish by pulling the elastic holding your ponytail away from the scalp, to loosen it up a bit. Twist the ponytail and wrap it around the elastic, close to the scalp. Secure ends with bobby pins. To prevent hair from unraveling, place pins between the scalp and elastic.

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Sexy Holiday Hair for Any Hair Type – Part III

So that cutie in the corner office asks if you want to grab a holiday drink after work. You’ve been pushing papers all day, but you’ve got to look hot just in case there’s some mistletoe to go with that eggnog. Quick, what do you do?

Reach for the perfume? Wrong. Touch-up your makeup? Nope.

Women forget that hair is their sexiest accessory. If your hair doesn’t look hot, chances are you’ll look a hot mess! Read on for some quick fixes to getting foxy.

Shine up: Look radiant in minutes by just adding a bit of shine to your hair. For medium to long hair, try MOP Glisten Shine Drops. It uses organic ingredients like aloe, oat straw, and horsetail to give you great shine. The natural composition is perfect for a last-minute fix because it won’t weigh hair down. For shorter styles, use Sebastian Crude Clay, which is best used on dry hair. It is quick-drying and provides separation and texture for short hair. Do not overdo it on shine products – or you’ll be greasy instead of glowing.

Get the part: Nothing give you instant “bad girl” like a quick side-part. Down the middle says boring and plain. Just give your hair a quick brush-through and part on the side. It is a good idea to use a mirror for this. Use a light-hold hairspray like Back to Basics Style & Finish Flexible Hold Hair Spray to preserve your part without looking stiff.

Put it up: A quick up-do is always sexy because it exposes the neck and accentuates the face. Simply grab hair into a low pony-tail at the nape of the neck and twist upwards. Allow a few tendrils to fall around your face. Secure with a wooden hair stick that says naturally classy, instead of an I’m-in-5th-grade scrunchie or rubber band. For very layered hair, use only a few bobby pins to secure strands.

After your hair is in place, feel free to spritz on the Michael Kors and break out the lip gloss.



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Jojoba - The Natural Secret to Beautiful Hair

First used to treat sores and cuts by Native Americans, jojoba has been used for centuries as a natural healing agent. In the 1960’s and 1970’s, an increase in environmental awareness brought jojoba into the limelight as a valuable cosmetic ingredient. Laws were enforced to protect endangered species, such as the Sperm Whale, whose spermaceti waxes were highly valued in cosmetic applications. Fortunately, scientists soon found that jojoba oil could not only replace spermaceti wax, but was actually superior to it. Currently, jojoba is found in many organic beauty products because of its unmatched similarity to oil found on human skin and hair.

Jojoba sets itself apart from other hair product ingredients because it aids in both cleansing and conditioning, even preventing hair loss.

Many scalp related problems occur due to hardened sebum build-up that clogs hair follicles. Failure to remove this residue eventually obstructs the follicle’s ability to function properly, leading to loss of the hair shaft. Because jojoba has anti-bacterial properties as well as a low comedogenic (pore-clogging) factor, it is ideal for thoroughly cleansing the hair and scalp. Shampoos containing jojoba loosen hardened build-up, leaving follicles clean and ready to resume their natural functions.

Jojoba oil is a unique conditioner due to hypo-allergenic qualities absent in most natural moisturizers, such as almond oil. Its keratoplastic make-up creates a shimmering effect that enhances natural color and shine. As mentioned before, jojoba has a long-standing reputation as a healing ingredient for skin afflictions. It also does wonders for damaged hair in the form of treatments and leave-in conditioners.

There are several hair products containing jojoba in a variety of forms. The ISH Ionic Rescue line actually crystallizes jojoba into small beads called HRC (Hair Renewal Crystals). When used with a heated appliance, the beads melt and infuse their moisture into the hair shaft, repairing brittle and damaged ends. Used regularly, jojoba-rich products improve hair and scalp quality, leaving strands brilliant and supple.

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Sexy Holiday Style for Any Hair Type – Part II

Sensual, loose curls are in this season. Why not make this holiday your sexiest? This style is a combination of sophisticated and casual, perfect for all your holiday galas. Think bed-head elegance. Regardless of hair type, you too can achieve sexy waves in just a few simple steps.

Start with a layered cut to add more depth and sexy volume. Have a professional stylist do this; otherwise hair will look uneven when twisted.

Because wavy hair naturally reflects less light than straight hair, it is important to keep your locks healthy to promote shine. Keep up a weekly deep-conditioning regiment with a treatment such as the ISH Ionic Rescue One-Minute Treatment, which contains pure jojoba crystals.

For hair that’s CURLY …

Start with clean, towel-dried hair. Apply a styling lotion like Back to Basic’s Style & Finish Texture Defining Lotion. The natural blend will sculpt style, while maintaining movement and shine. Next, braid hair and twist it on top of your head. Hold in place with clips for 15-20 minutes. After, blow-dry hair using an ionic model to preserve moisture and shine.

For hair that’s SHORT …

Slick hair back using a control crème, such as KMS Curlup Control Crème, which bundles hair into sexy curls while controlling frizz. Dry hair completely using a diffuser. Lightly run fingers through hair to create softer waves.

For hair that’s STRAIGHT …

Avoid any gels or heavy lotions. Instead use a mousse or foam, such as ISO Daily Foam, and scrunch into towel-dried hair with your head upside down. Use 5-7 butterfly clips to put up sections of hair into zigzags against your scalp. The idea is to pull hair in different directions, giving body to naturally straight hair. Diffuse-dry hair for 15-20 minutes. Release curls and scrunch hair once more. Do not run fingers through the hair, as it may cause curls to relax completely.

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Sexy Holiday Style for Any Hair Type

Everyone wants sexy, voluminous hair this holiday season. Naturally, the same techniques and products will not work on all textures and types. The experts at our Hair & Beauty Tips Center share their secrets on how to look hot even when it’s cold out. Just find your hair type below and start the holidays off with a sexy new look!

For STRAIGHT, THICK HAIR try …

Volumizing: Thick hair has a tendency to get weighed down. To preserve body and movement, use a volume enhancing spray at the roots. Try the ISH I Love My Hair Styling Spray, safe to use with heated appliances in the next step.

Heat-styling: Curl 1-inch sections of hair using a ceramic curling iron to avoid dull strands. Hold the iron vertically and curl away from the face towards the scalp. Pin each section against the scalp using bobby pins. After hair has cooled, remove the bobby pins and lightly run fingers through curls to separate and create sensual waves.

A Light-Hold Plus Shine: Sexy hair is not stiff, so be sure to use a finishing spray that allows for plenty of movement. Try a formula that contains silk particles, such as Biosilk Finishing Spray, for a soft-natural looking shine.

For FINE HAIR try …

A Blow-dry Technique: Blow-dry clean hair half way then flip head over. Spritz with a light volumizing spray at the roots, such as TIGI Catwalk Root Boost. If a styling tool will be used, be sure to use a heat-safe spray like the ISH I Love My Hair Styling Spray.

Teasing: Backcomb around the nape of the neck and around the crown for added body.

Adding Shine: Using a shine enhancing spray not only makes hair look naturally healthy and sexy, but also fights frizz.

For CORSE HAIR try …

A Double-Duty Iron: If hair has not been chemically relaxed, use an iron with dual functions like the FHI Flat Iron. Because the FHI Flat Iron is entirely ceramic, it can be used to curl and straighten. Simply twist the appliance while pulling it down through small sections of hair. For a video demonstration, check out the FHIheat.com website.

Extensions: With extensions, anyone can add fullness and length to hair that may be lacking. Professionals can match the color and texture to the client’s natural hair and create multiple sexy looks, straight or curly. Micro-rings are a new type of extension attachment that does not use any damaging glues or bonds.

A Conditioning Treatment: Coarse hair also tends to be dry and loses luster especially after styling. To combat parched locks, prep hair with a moisture infusing treatment such as the ISH Ionic Rescue One-Minute Treatment. This product reacts with heat, actually melting pure jojoba into the hair shaft.

With these simple tips and tricks, you’re sure to turn heads this holiday season!

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