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Two Lip Products That You Need in Your Life


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04.06.2010
Drybar- LA’s first blowdry-only concept

So there is nothing that will boost a girl’s confidence faster than a good blowout.  Back in NYC (and when I was making some good money), I would make frequent trips to Blow, New York City’s blowdry-only establishment on the Upper East Side.  There’s something that makes you feel just so fabulous when you know that your hair will look professionally done before a friend’s party or even a night out with friends…so when I heard that LA was finally picking up on the trend, I was elated, to say the least.

I have to say, Drybar just might have Blow beat. I made my way over the west side, Brentwood to be specific.  I absolutely love the feel that Drybar is actually supposed to look like a BAR.  The station chairs are all lined up behind an actual bar (with bartender) and they even serve cocktails and snacks.  There’s also a phenom menu for you to choose exactly what kind of blowout that you want…I went with the “Southern Comfort,” a favorite liqour of mine as well.  The Southern Comfort gave me big hair and lots of volume.  I instructed my stylist that I did want the volume but that I didn’t want “Texas hair” and she knew exactly what I meant, which I found really, really funny.

For $35, this is honestly a great deal…Blow charges between $40-$60 and at Drybar, you definitely get a much wider selection of what kind of blowout that you want.

MENU

“Straight Up” – signature blowout

“Manhattan” – sleek and smooth

“Cosmopolitan” – lots of loose curls

“Southern Comfort” – big hair and lots of volume

“Mai Tai” – messy, beach hair

“Shirley Temple” – pre-teen blowout

“Floater” – head massage

*you also need to see the amazing light fixture made of yellow blowdryers…now THAT is creativity.

04.05.2010
LiQWD Volumizing products

So I’ve tried pretty much every volumizing product on the market.  The verdict?  Some work, some work well and some… don’t work at all.  My good friend Nadine Jolie recently told me about a fabulous hair care line called LiQWD and when Nadine tells me that I have to try something, I listen.  First off, I  have to comment on the uber chic and sleek outer packaging because as soon as I saw it, I oooohed and aaahhed and I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a sucker for aethestics.  Anywho, back to the product at hand.  I was really, truly, honestly impressed with how fluffed up and voluminous my hair turned out after using the Shampoo and Conditioner but it didn’t stop there…not only was my hair actually bigger but I also noticed less frizz and didn’t even need to use my flat iron, which, for me, is MAJOR plus.

What makes this product so innovative?  LiQWD uses nano-hydrasphere technology for real gotta-see-it-to-believe-it volume and now, I’m definitely a believer.  Weightless, micorscopic particles penetrate the hair shaft, infusing critical, previously unreachable cortex layers with proprietary volumizing compounds. How’s that for weird science?

04.05.2010
LiQWD Volumizing products

So I’ve tried pretty much every volumizing product on the market.  The verdict?  Some work, some work well and some… don’t work at all.  My good friend Nadine Jolie recently told me about a fabulous hair care line called LiQWD and when Nadine tells me that I have to try something, I listen.  First off, I  have to comment on the uber chic and sleek outer packaging because as soon as I saw it, I oooohed and aaahhed and I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a sucker for aethestics.  Anywho, back to the product at hand.  I was really, truly, honestly impressed with how fluffed up and voluminous my hair turned out after using the Shampoo and Conditioner but it didn’t stop there…not only was my hair actually bigger but I also noticed less frizz and didn’t even need to use my flat iron, which, for me, is MAJOR plus.

What makes this product so innovative?  LiQWD uses nano-hydrasphere technology for real gotta-see-it-to-believe-it volume and now, I’m definitely a believer.  Weightless, micorscopic particles penetrate the hair shaft, infusing critical, previously unreachable cortex layers with proprietary volumizing compounds. How’s that for weird science?

04.05.2010
TRESemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo

So I’m always raving about how much I love dry shampoo but one downside is definitely the cost.  Dry shampoo doesn’t come cheap…until now.  TRESemme just launched their new Fresh Start collection that features the very first “masstige” dry shampoo!  The unique solution refreshes hair on days when you skip a shampoo, removes excess oil, odor and even frizz.  The formula, comprised of mineral clay and citrus extract, refreshes the odor of your hair.  Love it.  AND it’s only $4.99.

04.05.2010
TRESemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo

So I’m always raving about how much I love dry shampoo but one downside is definitely the cost.  Dry shampoo doesn’t come cheap…until now.  TRESemme just launched their new Fresh Start collection that features the very first “masstige” dry shampoo!  The unique solution refreshes hair on days when you skip a shampoo, removes excess oil, odor and even frizz.  The formula, comprised of mineral clay and citrus extract, refreshes the odor of your hair.  Love it.  AND it’s only $4.99.