Beauty

Secrets of a Professional Blow-out!

images8370.jpg

Why run to the salon every time you need a sleek blow-out? We've got expert tips so you can do it at home for free! Now, if your hair is...

Straight:

You need volume at the roots, so spritz damp strands with a hair-thickening spray. Then use a large, 3-inch-barrel round brush to blow-dry, wrapping large pieces of hair around the brush and aiming heat at the roots for extra lift.

Try Got2b Styl-tini 24 Hour Hair Thickener ($6).

Wavy:

Pull Off Pink Lips

images8538.jpg

A rosy pout is spring's prettiest accessory. Find your perfect shade with our simple tips.

Fair An opaque, pale pink gloss with an iridescent finish is light enough for your delicate skin but bright enough to give it a healthy glow. Try Clarins Paris Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in Rose Shimmer ($23).

 

The Coolest New Brushes

images8540.jpg

From monster knots to uncontrollable frizz, these will get you out of the hairiest situations.

Best for...

1. Quick drying: A flat paddle brush with vents in the back will grab large sections of hair and allow air to flow through. Conair Vented Paddle Brush with Tourmaline-Ionic and Ceramic Technology ($8)

 

9 Things Every Curl Needs

images8574.jpg

1. Oil

Don?t wash naturally curly hair more than twice a week; your rizos need the oils in your scalp to help keep them moisturized. And when you do, use a thick, hydrating shampoo and conditioner.

2. Fattening up

Before you go creating curls in straight or wavy hair, wash it with a thickening shampoo, then apply a thickening mousse while it?s wet so hair has the body it needs to hold a curl.

3. The brush-off

8 Foods to Put in Your Hair

images8620.jpg

In honor of our continuing search for the best Latino hairdressers in America, we bring you eight more secrets to gorgeous hair. Happy styling!

1. Mayonnaise Your hips may not need the extra mayo, but your hair sure could use it. The oils leave strands smooth and frizz-free. Simply slather the spread onto dry hair and leave it in for 30 minutes before shampooing.

 

Cute Beachy Hair

images8653.jpg

Here's an easy way to get tousled, just-swam-in-the-ocean waves: Apply the right styling product, twist hair into several braids, let loose after a few hours y ya! If your hair is...

Straight: First spritz dry hair with a texturizing spray; you need to give strands a rougher, coarser texture so they can hold a wave. Try Fekkai Summer Hair Beach Waves Tousled Wave Spray ($20).

 

Syndicate content