Get Voluminous Hair with BED HEAD Styling Tools

Kiss your flat hair woes good-bye with the latest from Bed Head Styling Tools! Prep your gravity-defying look by drying your locks with the Bed Head Blow Out Dryer and the Bed Head I ON Epic Volume Vent  Brush and watch your ’do climb inch by inch by adding in the Bed Head Little Tease Crimper to finish the look! Get ready to turn up the volume and rock it! 

Bed Head I ON Epic Volume Vent Brush  ($7.99; ULTA and HEB)

Ionic technology to reduce frizz and add shine

Make your volume Epic while reducing drying time! The Bed Head I ON Epic Volume Vent Brush used ionic technology to reduce frizz, add shine and features rubberized handle and side grips for easy styling! 

Bed Head Blowout™ 1875 Watt Tourmaline Ceramic Dryer ($24.99; WalMart and Target )

Extreme shine and smooth results make for a perfect blowout. The Bed Head Blowout™ 1875 Watt Tourmaline Ceramic Dryer will give you body and shine that lasts until your next shampoo.

Bed Head Little Tease™ 1” Tourmaline Ceramic Crimper ($29.99; WalMart, Target, and ULTA )

All the other kids with the pumped up crimps…are using the Bed Head Little Tease™ 1” Tourmaline Ceramic Crimper. Get tempting texture and pumped up volume using this crimper. Crimp before braiding for a massive braid full of texture. We won’t tell your secret, you little tease.

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Oscar-Worthy Hair From Viviscal

With the Oscars just a few days away, fashion and beauty fanatics are eagerly anticipating celebs’ Red Carpet looks. Based on the hair styles we’ve seen from the Golden Globes and SAG Awards, celebs are showcasing their chic ‘n shiny locks. While we ordinary folks might not have a celebrity hairstylist at our disposal, we can easily achieve some great looks with a little help from Hollywood’s secret to beautiful hair, Viviscal, and tips and tricks from the top hairstylists!

Remember Christina Aguilera’s gorgeous low bun with a braided headband at the AMA’s during her emotional performance with A Great Big Something?  When asked how to achieve Christina Aguilera’s look if our locks aren’t long and thick, stylist David Babaii says,

 “I recommend Christina and whoever else wants luscious thick hair start taking Viviscal because it makes a big difference and helps achieve luscious, thick, beautiful hair.”

For a more glamorous approach, look no further than Christina Milian at the ALMA Awards. Her gorgeous up-do was created by longtime stylist, Randy Stodghill. 

  "I always recommend my clients start taking Viviscal because it makes a big difference. The hair grows faster and gives more oomph, while leaving a healthy shine and soft finish. You end up having more volume because it is thicker and gives an all-around healthier appearance,” states Stodghill.

So what do we do if we’re not blessed with the hair of both Christinas? Take the beauty supplement that celebrities, models and stylists swear by – Viviscal, the #1 hair growth supplement in the US that uses its own proprietary ingredient, AminoMar, to nourish and promote growth from the inside out!

 Artist Images via Google

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Best Hair and Beauty Products of 2013

The results are in! Itsarkeedah's list of the very best hair, makeup, and skin products for 2013. This year was pretty amazing and I've had the pleasure of reviewing some awesome products and I've complied a list of the best products in my opinion. 

1. Dark and Lovely Au Naturale Collection: $9.99 per product: 6 amazing anti-shrinkage recipes that hydrate and define your lovely locks Link to review: http://www.itsarkeedah.com/2013/01/review-new-dark-and-lovely-au-naturale.html

2: Beautiful Textures Curl Definer Styling Custard & Mousse $6.89 I used these products when I had my tapered cut, and I achieved volume, definition and soft curls. Link to review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkEfEKAeh74

3.SheaMoisture African Black Soap Face & Body Bar $ 4.54;
SheaMoisture’s African Black Soap Face & Body bar is designed to cleanse, hydrate and calm problem skin.

4. NARS Blush-Taj Mahal $29.00; One of the BEST blushes and worth every penny. Matte Blazing burnt orange with golden shimmer

 5. Milani Baked Bronzer $8.99
A bronzing powder that features a mélange infusion of colors baked on Italian terracota tiles. Easy to use, sensorial in texture, the nuances of color become extraordinarily luminous, enhancing the purity of the skin. This hi-tech, streak free bronzer, gives a perfect radiant look

 6. Wet n Wild MEGA LAST LIP COLOR $1.99 I adore these matte, long-wearing lipsticks

7. Kiss Products Everlasting Gel Polish Starter System $22.99: With this system you can get a professional gel manicure at home. Link to review: http://www.itsarkeedah.com/2013/02/review-kiss-products-everlasting-gel.html

8. Kiss Products: Tornado 360 1875W Ionic Blow Dryer $29.99 Protects from spot heat damage

 9. Sereniti Bath Body and You: Amazing Body Scrubs and Creams
Link to review: http://www.itsarkeedah.com/2013/11/lavish-your-skin-with-sereniti-bath.html

10. Almay Brow Defining Pencil $7.62 An Amazing alternative to M·A·C Spiked Eyebrow Pencil

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Porsha Stewart Releases Hair Line + Beauty Products

Well Porsha Stewart has been on the move, she has already established her own line of luxury wigs and weaves called Naked, now she's also launched Beauty by Porsha Stewart.

The beauty line features Bye Frizzy! towelettes to tame flyaways, eliminate static and keep hair smelling fresh. Bye Brittle! is a nail hardening treatment infused with diamond dust to strengthen nails and prevent peeling. A 25-count packet of Bye Frizzy! retails for $15 while a bottle of Bye Brittle! will cost you $10 through aveyou.com.
 
Her collection of weaves has styles for any look you're you want, whether it be wavy, curly or straight. Prices start a $72 for 14 inches and go up to $216 for a 32-inch piece.
To check out the line, visit gonakedhair.com.

SOURCE/ BET.COM

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Hair Tools for under $25!

Hair tools can make the difference between having a good hair day and a bad hair day – but it doesn’t mean you need to splurge and empty out your wallet!  Achieve shiny, beautiful tresses with Kiss Hair Appliances for under $25!

The revolutionary Kiss Tornado 360° dryer minimizes heat damage with the patent-pending 360° degree rotating air booster for rapid blow drying and styling. No more shaking the dryer and it comes with a bonus air concentrator nozzle to achieve bombshell blowouts. It will only cost you $24.79! (Walmart stores)

The Kiss Silicone Styler is a 1-inch flat iron with Silicone Technology that minimizes damage and transforms frizzy, dull hair into gorgeously straight, sleek locks – or easy loose curls.  ($25.00 with free shipping at Amazon.com)

**Celebrity hairstylist, Dominick Pucciarello, the go-to for Victoria’s Secret supermodels Doutzen Kroes, Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima says, “To create boho waves, flip hair upside down and blow dry using the Kiss Tornado 360 dryer to get most of the moisture out, then flip back and finger tousle hair until completely dry.  Straighten just the ends of hair with the Kiss Silicone Styler.”

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Indique Boutique Atlanta Grand Opening

 

On August 31, Indique Boutique will be expanding to Atlanta. If you would like to attend the Grand Opening celebration RSVP here

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Olori Swank Launches Color Me Campaign with The Virgin Hair Fantasy!!!

Olori Swank, celebrity stylist, known for her striking blue mane, has partnered with The Virgin Hair Fantasy to launch the Color Me by Olori Swank campaign. Color Me is a collection of luxury extensions that allows individuals to express themselves with bold hair color. The color options of blue, red, and blonde, come in wefts, clip-ins, and closures to meet your hair extensions needs.

Olori is known for her bold style and has been wearing blue extensions for over 6 years. Always a topic of discussion, Olori Swank and her blue hair have been featured in VIBEVixen.com, JETmag.com, FashionBombDaily.com, AOL.com. Her resume of celebrity clients includes; Angela Simmons, Christina Milian, Lance Gross, TI, Tyrese, Keyshia Cole & more!

For more information on Color Me visit www.thevirginhairfantasy.com

For more information on Olori Swank visit www.oloriswank.com

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Hair-Routine: Pillow Bonnet Review

I'm so excited to share this AMAZING product with you, While working at the Dark and Lovely event Morria Bowens had a gift for me, after she explained what it was I became even more excited. It was a Pillow bonnet, The  Pillow Bonnet is a high-quality, modern, easy-to-use stylish product that helps you find the perfect balance to maintain healthy hair and establish your daily hair routine and a Headrest Bonnet, The headrest Bonnet can be used on most car headrests and most airplane seats.

Pretty Cool right? Check out my Pillow Bonnet results below:

 

Product Details:

Size: Fits standard/queen
100% Peau de Soie Satin
Machine wash warm
Tumble dry medium, remove promptly
Water repellent

Price: $45

Colors: Topaz, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz, Turquoise & Ruby


My thoughts/Results:  

Pictured above are the results from me sleeping on my pillow bonnet, I went to bed with the top two-strand twisted and the sides and back are finger coiled. My hair looked amazing the next day. I'm pleased with the results because I'm not a fan of the old school bonnets and its good to know I can get the same beautiful twist out with my pillow bonnet. 

I'm packing all of my old school bonnets away and adding my new pillow bonnet to my hair routine. I have to Thank Morria Bowens and Keisha Kinnley for gifting me this awesome product.

For more information please visit: http://hair-routine.com/




The product in this review was provided to the reviewer for the purpose of writing a review. This in no way affects the quality of the review provided. No monetary exchange occurred in exchange for the writing of the review. The views expressed in this review are strictly that of the reviewer. All reviews provided here are the work of the reviewer and remain completely unbiased 

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The Relaunch of MegaGrowth hosted by Laz Alonso And Tatyana Ali

MegaGrowth, an anti-breakage system created by Strength of Nature to strengthen and protect both relaxed and natural hair celebrated the re-launch of the brand last night in Atlanta. The event was hosted by Laz Alonso And Tatyana Ali.

“The Mane Event” was held at the King Plow Event Gallery and featured a RELAXation massage zone, hair styling booths for styling tips, product demonstrations and information. In addition, Tasheara Neshell, celebrity hairstylist known for styling clients like Jennifer Hudson and Viola Davis, was also in attendance mixing and mingling with guests as they enjoyed complementary cocktails, desserts and live music.

RHOA's Porsha Stewart

Guests

 Laz Alonso,  Tatyana Ali and Strength of Nature Global National Marketing Director, Charlene Dance

Egypt Sherrod and Laz Alonso

 

Tasheara Neshell and I

Laz Alonso and I

Tatyana Ali and I

Pictures courtesy of CME 3000

To See full gallery visit: http://www.cme3000.com/Events/BRANDS/Mega-Growth/28879049_FTQmdW#!i=2453494632&k=vzxFJhx

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Fierce & Festive Natural Updo's for the Holidays

'Tis The Season! Here are some ideas on how to wear your hair this holiday season. Below, are a few styles and styling tips provided by Design Essentials® master stylist Deshonica Kerrie.

STYLING TIP #1: When creating the perfect, chic holiday updo, Design Essentials® Master Stylist Deshonica Kerrie prepped the model's hair by first blowdrying it 80% straight. By blow drying the hair first, it is easier to achieve smooth flat twists which helps to anchor the updo from the sides. Photo Credit: Blue Poppy

STYLING TIP #2: After twisting the side of the hair, Deshonica parts the remaining hair into multiple sections and begins to roll and tuck the hair, securing each roll with pins. To ensure a smooth look while keeping the hair moisturized, Deshonica applies Design Essentials® Natural Daily Moisturizing Lotion and Nutriment Rx Creme Hairdress to each rolled section. Photo Credit: Blue Poppy

STYLING TIP #3: This revolutionized French Roll which includes several multi-rolls was created using Design Essentials® Natural Curl Cleanser Sulfate Free Shampoo, Natural Moisturizing Conditioner, Natural Daily Moisturizing Lotion and Nutriment Rx Creme Hairdress. This is a great styling option for longtime and newly naturals, offering the perfect double-take style for the holidays! Photo Credit: Blue Poppy

Design Essentials® Old & New Updo

STYLING TIP #1: For a festive night out this holiday season, Deshonica suggests creating a trendy look by combining a little bit of the old and new for a funky up-do. Deshonica achieves this style by first crafting a flat twist design around the sides and back of the hair. Photo Credit: Blue Poppy

STYLING TIP #2: After completing the flat twists, Deshonica rolled and tucked sections of the hair by applying dime-sized amounts of Design Essentials® Natural Daily Moisturizing Lotion and Nutriment Rx Creme Hairdress. Afterward, each roll was secured with hair pins. Photo Credit: Blue Poppy

STYLING TIP #3: Deshonica finishes this old and new retro style by locking in shine with a light mist of Design Essentials® Diamonds Oil Sheen, smoothed over each roll with the fingertips. Photo Credit: Blue Poppy

 Design Essentials® Spiral Updo

STYLING TIP #1: For a great updo to last your readers through the holiday season (approx. 2-4 weeks), Deshonica offers up the Spiral Updo. This style is achieved first by using Design Essentials® Natural Twist and Set Setting Lotion. After applying the product, Deshonica took small sections of the hair and hooked it to small and medium sized setting rods, making sure to start at the base of the hair while wrapping the hair downward, around the rod, toward the end. The hair was then secured to the rod with a hair clamp. Photo Credit: Blue Poppy

STYLING TIP #2: After removing the rods upon drying the hair, Deshonica Kerrie separated the coils using Design Essentials® Natural Daily Moisturizing Lotion to achieve frizz-free, individual ringlets. Photo Credit: Blue Poppy

  

STYLING TIP #3: Voila! Upon separating the coils, this natural girl is ready to start her holiday celebration! For long lasting wear, Deshonica recommends applying a small amount of Design Essentials® Natural Daily Moisturizing Lotion to revitalize curls and reduce frizz as the curls begin to expand with wear. Photo Credit: Blue Poppy

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LASIO HYPERSILK, Hollywood’s Red Carpet Best Kept Secret for Beautiful Looking Hair

LASIO®, Inc., the well known professional hair care company that provides superb products and services, has HYPERSILK®, a line of premium keratin infused daily care and styling products that is used by Hollywood’s A-list to hair trendsetters alike.

 

From celebrities, models to hair trendsetters and or consumers who’s hair needs a remedy for hair up keep to new revamped va-va-voom, beautiful looking hair can use HYPERSILK® and can purchase these fine products exclusively in salons, the LASIO Studios® salon, the LASIO® website and folica.com, the only authorized online retailer. HYPERSILK® products creates hair that is always in fashion and embraces your natural hair all the while making your hair look its best.

 

The HYPERSILK® line currently includes premium keratin infused daily care and styling products from a Replenishing Shampoo and Conditioner, Color-Treated Shampoo and Conditioner, Smoothing Balm, Advanced Serum, Wave Activator, and a Revitalizing Masque. The HYPERSILK® line is sold at the LASIO Studios® salon in NYC, exclusive salons, and at the LASIO® website at www.lasioinc.com. HYPERSILK® will be launching a new Volumizing Hair Spray product this Winter 2012.

 

LASIO®, Inc. is committed to excellence and creating innovative, high quality hair care products and services. Founded by hair care expert, CEO and LASIO® founder, Nadine Ramos, created LASIO® Keratin Treatment, HYPERSILK® and LASIO Studios® salon located in New York City. LASIO® proudly holds the title of “keratin pioneer” in the United States due to Ms. Ramos’ recognition of the unique reparative characteristics of this naturally created miracle protein, in an industry previously saturated with Japanese straighteners and harsh relaxer’s. LASIO® also has the product Rio de Keratin® Release Yourself Keratin kit. For more information on LASIO®, visit www.lasioinc.com and Facebook via facebook.com/lasioprofessionalhaircare and Twitter via twitter.com/lasionyc.

 

HYPERSILK® is LASIO® Professional Hair Care’s line of premium keratin infused daily care and styling products. It is a prime hair care option for women seeking healthy hair and a tailored match for the LASIO® Keratin Treatments. The HYPERSILK® line currently includes Replenishing Shampoo and Conditioner, Color-Treated Shampoo and Conditioner, Smoothing Balm, Advanced Serum, Wave Activator, and a Revitalizing Masque.

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NEW!! Rio De Keratin 'Release Yourself' Keratin Kit

LASIO®, Inc., the well known professional hair care company that provides superb products and services, releases their new youth centric Rio de Keratin® brand in the marketplace. Celebrities, models and hair trendsetters alike can now purchase Rio de Keratin® products at select stores and via online.

As a leading keratin manufacturer, LASIO®, Inc., offers consumers an affordable, do-it-yourself, at home, keratin kit. Rio de Keratin® Release Yourself Keratin Kit is an easy-to-use, hassle-free, keratin product that has no harsh ingredients. Rio de Keratin® Release Yourself Keratin Kit locks in moisture and shine, cuts styling time in half and best of all, it eliminates frizz. It can be used year round and lasts up to 2 months after using the product. Each kit allows for 2 applications for 120 days of silky, smooth, and manageable hair.

Rio de Keratin® Release Yourself Keratin Kit is targeted towards young women and is perfect for on-the-go lifestyles as you can use it anytime, anywhere at your leisure. More than a great hair care brand, Rio de Keratin® provides scholarships and internships for young women. Rio de Keratin® has also helped to provide resources in communities that promote achievement and success for females 16-24 years of age.

Rio de Keratin® Release Yourself Keratin Kit contains Life is a Beach Shampoo, Release Yourself Frizz Fighting Cocolada Keratin Treatment and the Take Me Away Conditioner. The Rio de Keratin® Release Yourself Keratin Kit retails for $34.99 and is sold in select stores and online stores and at the Rio de Keratin® website at www.riodekeratin.com.

Rio de Keratin® brand comes from the company, LASIO®, Inc., that is committed to excellence and creating innovative, high quality hair care products and services. Rio de Keratin® Release Yourself Keratin Kit creates smooth, shiny, frizz free, manageable hair. The Rio de Keratin® brand provides internships, scholarships, and resources in communities that promote achievement and success for females 16-24 years of age. For more information on Rio de Keratin®, visit www.riodekeratin.com and Facebook via facebook.com/Riodekeratin and Twitter via twitter.com/Rdkhair.

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