About the same time we received a sample of L’Oreal Professionnel’s new True Grip hair texturizing powder at the Fashionista office, the Glamourai’s Kelly Framel was dousing Leah’s hair with it at a Viennese ball.
Leah described it as a “magical powder”–it looks like baby powder but creates crazy volume and texture.
So what are hair powders? And how on earth do they work? Don’t worry… we found out.
Current hair color trends run the gamut from subtle ombre (yes, still) to shocking red, with a sprinkling of candy colors–like pink and lavender–still going strong among a certain subset of ladies who like to make a statement.
But experts say “apricot” is poised to be the next big thing.
Between the news that Kate Middleton and Prince William just jetted off to their honeymoon and the fancy beach party that was Chanel’s cruise collection, you’re probably ready for summer. But if you have colored or highlighted hair, you’ll want to protect your investment while you’re out in the elements.
Chlorine, sun, and salt water can all wreak havoc on a dye job, so we looked for advice from our favorite hair expert, stylist Chris Lospalluto from the Sally Hershberger salon here in NYC.
We spend a lot of time around the office discussing our favorite items, from shoes to bags to whatever look book happens to be around. Sometimes the best way to find a new product is to have a friend turn you on to it. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up all of our favorite beauty products, in no particular order.
Nars, MAC, and Clinique are popular in our office, and our beauty purchasing is very high/low, ranging from Tom Ford to Neutrogena from the drugstore. And like most women, we have some things to which we’re very loyal, and some that get transitioned in and out.
Click through to see our top picks, and tell us about your beloved products–we’re always looking for ideas.
Schedules are finalized, batteries are charged, shoes are chosen. And having a few key beauty items to face the week of chaos is just as important as having my Macbook charger in tow. Faced with crappy weather, a frenzied schedule of shows, and the pressure of day-to-night dressing, you have to be prepared for all eventualities. And really, isn’t this true of anyone’s life?
There are tons of new and classic products that are perfect:
Hair: Sleek or tousled? If the latter, you must try Bumble and Bumble’s new Texture Hair (Un)Dressing Creme. Run it through damp hair and dry with a diffuser for volume and a perfect messy look. I’ve used it on my hair dry, too. It adds a little weight and texture when things are getting flyaway. Prefer sleek? Aveda’s classic Brilliant Emollient Finishing Gloss with rice bran oil provides a ton of shine and the smell is really calming. And I’m giving Leah a can of Meta Revive Dry Shampoo from celeb hairdresser Serge Normant’s posh new line. Because who has time to wash their hair during Fashion Week?
I’m an organic freak. If anyone dared open my bathroom cabinet they’d be bombarded with Kiehl’s, Aveda and bareMinerals. Sure, they’re easier on the environment, but they’re also gentler on my sensitive Dutch skin. And with Earth Day around the corner–April 22—-I thought I’d share some of my favorite organic products. Choosing them may not Read more →
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Fashion’s Night Out just released their prolific schedule for September 10th. Seven hundred stores across all five boroughs will stay open until 11pm, but Anna Wintour, Michael Kors, a surprise celebrity guest and the cast of Hair will kick everything off at Macy’s six hours earlier. At Barneys, Wool & the Gang will teach knitting Read more →
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Starting October 13th, NYLON will have a new Beauty Director, Holly Siegel. Holly, formerly Senior Editor of ELLEgirl.com, followed by a brief stint at Bellasugar, will be replacing longtime Beauty Director Fiorella Valdesolo, who’s starting a serious freelancing career for Glamour.com and others, in addition to continuing her work for NYLON. We happen to know Read more →
