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I guess you can say I’m one of the lucky ones. I have long, thick, healthy straight hair…and as you can see I am very humble about this fact. You won’t see me bragging about how amazing my hair is, that is not my personality.

Because I am blessed with great hair (like I said I’m very modest), I tend to spend very little time styling it. What I like to do after I have washed my hair is to towel dry it then let it air dry. Before it dries completely though, I French braid my hair and let it stay this way overnight. The next day I let out the braid and finger comb my hair.

It is THE easiest way to get a sexy, sultry, beach-hair look.

If your hair is curly I am jealous of you. I for one can never get my hair to have that bouncy, curly hair look. The trick for you privileged haired gals to achieve the tousled hair look is to loosen it up and recreate the shape of your hair. After you have towel dried your hair, divide and braid four sections of your hair and secure the ends with an elastic band. Once your hair is almost dry unwind the braid and use your fingers to distribute a styling product (Pantene Pro-V Texture Foam Wax ~ $6.50) from roots to tips, and blow-dry using a diffuser while scrunching to create texture and volume. To create a more controlled look, use a two-inch curling iron vertically, and let the curls drop. And just like the straight haired gals, use your fingers to comb and loosen the look.

If you have wavy hair then you practically walk around with this sexy look all the time already. To perfect this look, follow the directions for straight hair BUT instead of washing your hair, simply mist your hair a little and then follow braiding and styling directions.

Shampoo and conditioner alone won’t give your dry hair the quench you crave. For luxurious locks you need to eat right and make time (at least once a month) to deep condition your hair. This will help you replenish lost moisture and leave you with touchably soft, shiny hair. If time and money are not your friends then turn to your fridge for the best at home treatment.

Recipe:

½ Avocado (whole if you have long hair)

1 small jar of mayonnaise

Plastic food wrap

Hair towel

Peel and remove pit from avocado and mix with mayonaisse until it’s a consistent green. Start by massaging mixture into scalp and roots and work you way to the ends until your hair is thoroughly saturated. Pile your hair into a bun and secure it with a clip. Take the saran wrap and cover your hair. Next, take a pre-heated (from the dryer) hair towel and wrap it over the towel. The heat from the towel will further help with the deep conditioning process.

You can leave in the conditioner for about 15 mintues, I prefer to leave it in for 30.

Once the time has passed, rinse your hair and shampoo as usual.

Note: If you have an oily scalp, avoid putting the mixture on your roots and drench the rest of your hair as usual.

Bollywood eyebrows are the HOTTEST depilatory fad since the Brazilian bikini line! It has long since become a major craze for salons and high-end spas across the country. Threading is an ancient Indian art of hair removal used to give flawless shape to the eyebrows and a clean look to the face by removing access hair.

It involves rolling and twisting cotton thread over hairlines pulling rows of hair from the root. Unlike tweezing or waxing the process is quick and precise. The beautician will begin by looping the thread around her hands about ten times and then pulling it taut over the area of hair. Her experienced hands will then cast her thread lasso-like around the ‘hairy’ region and remove the hair.

The standard hair threading session can last up to 20 minutes depending on the area you need cleaned. Any desired shape and thickness can be given so be sure to voice your desired look to the skilled beautician.

Like most hair removal methods, threading can be a little painful but no more than waxing and tweezing, and in the end the results are worth it. To alleviate some of the pain place a cool cloth on the skin when you get home and apply light moisturizer to the area.

Your sharp new look should last you about three weeks. Splendid!

Taupe-hued lids and natural soft lips topped off with beautiful undone french twists go wonderfully with the latest fall fashion trends. It’s a soft look that calls attention to your natural beauty.

Skin/Face:

Use foundation and pressed powder to even out the skin tone to create a natural canvas.

Use a combination of bronzer and blush to give yourself a warm glow: the bronzer is placed on the outer cheeks while the blush goes on the apples of th cheeks.

Eyes:

Use light goldish brown colors across the lid and inner corner of the eyes, gently tap some shadow across the bottom lash line as well. Next curl your lashes before applying dark brown volumizing mascara.

Lips:

Keep it simple; a hint of color keeps the look sophisticated and fresh.

 Hair:

You want to seem as if you just pulled up hair up after spending a day swimming.  To create this look, apply cream gel to damp hair roughly blowing it dry. Next wrap small sections of hair around a curling iron creating lose waves. Once curled, pull the hair back and pin it into a messy french twist before back-combing the pieces at the top of the head to make for a more prominent forelock.

Don’t worry about it looking too perfect, the point is to look natural!

The bikini line should never be ignored. I have pretty strong opinions about the subject and being nicely groomed down there is the way to go as far as I am concerned. I am a firm believer in waxing- not shaving the bikini line. Shaving in between is fine from time to time, but waxing will leave you looking great for weeks. It may feel strange at first having a stranger handle your genital area, but keep in mind she is dealing with vaginas all day long and has seen it all. So don’t feel too self-conscious it will all be over in a matter of minutes. She will apply baby power, wax, and in the end lotion and leave you feeling beautiful.

 How far you go with the waxing is really up to your taste or partners preference. If you love the au natural look so be it… if not there are other options:

The basic bikini wax involves removing excess hair from the sides and shaping what remains into a neat little triangle. It’s the least painful and least invasive way to go if you’re the shy type.

The Brazilian removes everything from front and back and in between except for a little landing strip of hair on top. It might be a little embarrassing to talk about the “back” but I still come across girls who don’t know what to expect when getting waxed. If you order a Brazilian wax the aesthetician will free the entire perianal area of hair… you can thank her later by tipping her.

Feeling creative? You can ask to have your pubic hair shaped into anything that makes you happy. A heart for Valentines day maybe? Or your special someone’s initials. Tacky? Sexy? You decide.

My tricks and tips:

·          I always wear a skirt when I go to my appointments because after being waxed the skin is extra sensitive and rubbing against clothing can irritate the skin. Going commando is key  ;-)    Just be careful not to flash your Britney to strangers.

·          I swear by Nad’s Ingrow Solution I will not use anything else. This stuff is amazing!

·          Buy a pair of loofah gloves and gently exfoliate daily using soap. The gloves will help with getting rid of any dead skin cells and this way you avoid ingrown hairs.

·          Baby powder is great for the first few days after getting waxed. It keeps baby skin silky soft and it will do the same for you!

·        And always make sure the waxing area is clean and that any wooden spatulas used to spread wax on your body are brand new. If you are not sure, do not hesitate to ask, you are paying for the service!

I’m sure everyone would agree with me that having long hair takes a lot of time and effort to maintain. I have very little patience when it comes to styling my hair, so you will see me sporting one of two styles any given day: Pony tail, or half-up with a magic clip. Having long hair is hard enough, unless you are one of those gals who have already discovered hair extensions. It is the instant way to long hair. It is almost impossible to tell when one is wearing hair extensions unless you happen to be a celebrity who went from having a pixie cut to looking like Rapunzel the very next day *ahem* Paris Hilton.

It’s not just celebrities wearing add-on tresses anymore, hair extensions are popping up everywhere.

What are Hair Extensions?

Its horse hair, okay that’s not quite true. There are various materials used to create hair extensions. It can be created from 100% synthetic hair, 100% real human hair, or a mixture of human and animal hair. They come in just about any color, length and texture. You are to wash and treat the fake hair as you would your natural hair. However, as your hair grows your extensions will be affected which means a visit back to the professional will be necessary. Too lazy? You can remove your hair extensions at home by twisting the tiny braided attachments and then gently snapping the seal.

If hassle-free is more of your cup of tea then clip-on hair extensions are ideal. They will add instant volume with little or no fuss. I know a little birdy who uses them and she looks fantastic. Adding a little personality has never been easier!