Tressed Out
Winter weather can be frightful, but your hair can still look amazing (hey, it’s party season!).
We’ve got tips to keep your locks fab, even when the weather is frigid.
Goodbye hat head, hello glossy strands!
Here's our four ways to great winter hair...
Avoid Hat Head
Hats are tres trendy this season and, hello, keep your noggin toasty. Keep hat head away by brushing locks with a paddle brush. Then, mist hair with a light hairspray.
Pop on your topper—and avoid that tell-tale dent.
Zap Static Cling
Static seems unavoidable in the winter, but snoozing on a silk pillowcase may help ya avoid those freaky flyaways. They’re relatively inexpensive on amazon.com, and it’ll add a bit of glamour to your nighttime routine.
Or, blast a bit of hairspray on a brush to smooth down hair.
Dry Locks Faster!
What’s worse than having damp hair on a frigid day? Uh, nothing.
Wrap strands in a microfiber towel to get hair dry faster.
Keep Hair Hydrated
Frizzy, distressed locks just get worse in cold weather. Deep condition once a week to keep strands smooth and moisturized. Got limp hair?
Don’t condition the roots as deeply, or risk weighing down hair. This mask leaves your mane extra soft!
-Katie Abbondanza
BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/7/2009 7:00:00 AM 12 COMMENTS
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Dressy hair doesn’t have to take hours (or a trip to the salon). We’ve got four dramatic ’dos that are totally easy and will look perf at any winter party or dance.
Whether you wanna go retro with lots of curls or amp up your pony, we’ve got cinchy how-tos for you! You’re welcome.
Glam Ponytail
Fab for girls who love a ponytail, but need to make it work for a fancy dinner!
Start with damp locks. Use a rattail comb to create a way-deep side part (use the outer edge of your eyebrow as a marker). Apply some mousse and blow-dry hair, using a round brush to smooth locks as you go. Be sure to keep your part in place.
Gather strands into a low ponytail and secure with an elastic. Smooth down flyaways with a frizz serum. Viola—totally sleek. An accessorized elastic adds extra sparkle.
Retro Girl Curls
Old-school curls get extra dramatic when you pump up the volume.
Apply a volumizer to damp hair. Blow-dry hair, using a round brush to straighten locks as you go. Once hair is totally, wrap a 2-inch section of hair around a hot roller.
Secure in place with a clip. Repeat, until all of your hair is in rollers. Let them cool. Carefully remove rollers, and loosen curls with your fingers. Use a rattail comb to create a side part. On the side with less hair, use a cute clip to pin locks behind your ear. Hairspray and you’re done.
Easiest-Ever Party Locks
Need a ’do that’ll take two secs and looks fun ‘n’ festive? Hello, shimmery headband!
Part hair to one side. Dab on some shine serum to get locks lustrous.
Pop on a glittery headband and go.
A Bun That’s Tops
Wanna be daring? Try out a tiny top hat—so perf for New Year’s Eve!
Start with dry hair. Backcomb locks, so you get some volume at the crown. Smooth hair back and gather into a low ponytail. Twist into a bun and secure with an elastic.
Clip on a tiny top hat pin to the side of your head (just slightly off center of the top). Finish with hairspray and get ready to make a statement.
-Katie Abbondanza
BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/3/2009 7:00:00 AM 145 COMMENTS
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We’ve got all the beauty secrets to get the ultimate sleek and shine you see in those ads! Follow these tips and you can wave goodbye to your hair drama!
Keep hair healthy. Locks look lush when they’re totally moisturized. Let your conditioner sink in for a couple minutes and deep condition once a week. Rinse with cold water to close the hair follicle and lock in shine.
Resist the temptation to tousle. After your shower, gently pat strands dry with a towel. Don’t scrunch! When hair’s damp, comb a volumizer through your locks.
Opt for subtle styling. When you overdo it, the edges of your hair get rough and chipped, which means duller strands. Drop the flat iron and blow out your hair while brushing it with a round brush. Got curly hair? Use a blow dryer with a diffuser. Dry your hair on a cool setting. Believe it or not, the cool air will bring out the shine in your hair.
Polish it off. When locks are dry, apply a shine serum. It’ll lock in moisturize and keep away dreaded frizz. Rub a dime-sized amount in your palms and apply, focusing on the roots and tips. Avoid gel, which make hair look slick not sleek!
-Claudia Notarangelo
BY CAITLIN R. ON 10/31/2009 7:00:00 AM 83 COMMENTS
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Don't wanna lop off those long locks? No worries, there are ways you can keep your tresses AND still help out during Breast Cancer Awareness month (and all year, actually).
Here's three ways your strands can support breast cancer awareness and research. Then tell us how YOU'RE fighting for the cure!
Gems Galore
Heart cute hair accessories? Us, too. Clips4aCure has every hair accoutrement imaginable. Choose from bow clips with zany zebra stripes, headbands with sassy flowers, bejeweled pony holders and more!
The best part is, 20 percent of the profits go to the American Cancer Society. You’ll look fab and help out at the same time! Plus, the woman who started the company is a breast cancer survivor herself.
Creative Color
Wanna show off your wild side AND support the cause? Salons around the country are offering hot pink hair extensions. So, add a streak of cuh-razy color to show you care. For around 10 bucks you can nab these magenta strands.
It’s for charity, so your mom won’t freak. Just stop off at a salon that participates to add some extra edge to your look.
Hot Hair Tool
Wanna dry your locks and still do-good at the same time? It's totally possible! An ionic dryer becomes iconic when it's plastered with the signature pink ribbon.
Best part about it? Conair donates 15% of proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
-Megan Parker
BLOG IT OUT! What are you doing to help support Breast Cancer Awareness? Tell us now!
BY CAITLIN R. ON 10/24/2009 7:00:00 AM 115 COMMENTS
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