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New Hair Care on FOX23’s Great Day Green Country

New Hair Care on FOX23's Great Day Green Country on Belle Belle Beauty

It is Friday and you know what that means! I’m back on FOX23’s Great Day Green Country and this week I am sharing all that is new and wonderful in the world of hair care from color to shampoo. Every season, it seems as if they are coming up with things bigger and better, from drugstore to salons to keep our tresses looking good. Some of my top new favorites:

Gone are the days of having to spend a fortune at the salon for a change in hair color. I do have some caveats – don’t go lighter or add complex highlights yourself. That is best left to a professional. I’ve been toying with the idea of adding some ombré touches to the ends of my hair myself. It seems this trend isn’t going anywhere. L’Oreal makes this easy with three different formulas. All three use a plastic brush for maximum control and natural looking accents.

L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Ombré Touch is the most subtle effect. Féria Coloured Ombré adds a dash of red, perfect for those who are tempted to go a little edgy or experiment with red tones. Féria Intense Ombré is specifically designed to create an ombré effect on darker hair colors and ethnic hair types. Looking for an all-over change in hair color? Check out  the special edition Paris Lumière Collection with three iconic shades inspired by the lights of Paris. 

Alterna, one of my favorite salon quality lines and partly owned by Katie Holmes, recently launched their Caviar anti-aging product line with flagship product, Caviar CC Cream for Hair. This multi-tasking styling product works on hair in ten different ways leaving strands healthy and shiny. Having some frizzy moments? Check out Alterna Haircare Caviar Seasilk Oil Gel to give a little hold and control. I’ve been so into the return of flat iron styles and Alterna Caviar Perfect Iron Spray allows me to do it damage and guilt free. Lastly, Alterna Caviar 3-minute Shine Boost recharges even the dullest of hair in a jiffy.

Are you a hair color beginner but still shying away from the salon? Look no further than Madison Reed. This new line makes colorists available through an online color advisor, mobile app, live web chat, digital photo consultation or via phone. And they will even send a colorist to you in San Francisco and New York. The formulas are handcrafted in Italy and come in 27 shades. Everything is ammonia- and resorcinol-free ensuring a fade-resistant, salon-quality color.

And back to L’Oreal – they are on fire! I had fallen hard for their Advanced Haircare line (this mask) and based on its success, they just launched their Advanced Hairstyle line with a focus on performance. Five segments offer whatever our particular hair styling needs: hold (“Lock It”), volume (“Boost It”), smooth (“Sleek It”), curl (“Curve It”) and texture (“TXT It”). And you can’t beat the bargain prices. I’m particularly wild about the Sleek It Iron Straight Heatspray (can you tell I am into the super straight look?) and the Lock It Fine Control Hairspray (it might be beating out my beloved Elnett).

Check out my segment below!

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A Little Lighter With Clairol Professional ‘Classic Collection’

A Little Lighter With Clairol Professional ‘Classic Collection’ // Belle Belle Beauty

As promised in last week’s post, here is the final look with my new, lighter hair. I actually love the way the ends absorbed more of the color for a slight ombré effect. And the more nuanced color actually livens up my complexion. One tone, darker hair can actually be a little aging. And I can see how the lighter shade actually gives a more youthful appearance. One other upside to coloring my hair, I’ve found strands are actually easier to style. My hair tends to hold volume and curl much better. While I went for a straight look here, beachy waves are much more attainable.

This shot is from last weekend’s Saks Fifth Avenue Fall Beauty and Fashion Trend Show. Naturally, I stepped up my fashion game. I was wearing:

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Classic makes a comeback. Clairol Professional’s new ‘Classic Collection’ offers 16 timeless shades with a modern formula for brilliant shine and deep conditioning.

 

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Clairol Professional via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Clairol Professional.

Clairol Professional ‘Classic Collection’

 Clairol Professional ‘Classic Collection’ // Belle Belle Beauty

Well, you can say I am hooked. After years of being a hair color virgin, I now am sold on using color to change things up in the hair department. Not to mention, those pesky grey hairs were just all too visible now that I have hit the big 3-4. So, when I had a chance to try the revamped Clairol Professional “Classic Collection”, I jumped.

The new formula has the addition of SOY4PLEX, an ingredient that keeps your hair looking healthy. There are 16 shades, and I chose 5GN, a light sun-kissed brown. I guess I wanted one last run at lighter hair before we get into the fall months.

I couldn’t have been more pleased with the process. I was a little intimidated by doing at-home hair color as such a novice. But once I got going, it was fairly easy. I made four sections of hair and used a ketchup dispenser to apply the color to my strands. I didn’t have a brush, so I used my fingers (wearing vinyl gloves) and worked the shade from root to tip in smaller parts of each of the four sections.

Clairol Professional ‘Classic Collection’ // Belle Belle Beauty

What I was most impressed by was how shiny my hair came out. It was wildly conditioned. But still had that colored hair texture that holds curl so well. The shade turned out to be subtly sun-kissed. Even though it was a single shade, it didn’t look one dimensional – I got lots of depth (all on my own!). Stay tuned on the blog for the full look next Monday!

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Classic makes a comeback. Clairol Professional’s new ‘Classic Collection’ offers 16 timeless shades with a modern formula for brilliant shine and deep conditioning.

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Clairol Professional via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Clairol Professional.

Anastasia Beverly Hills ‘Hypercolor’ Brow & Hair Powder

Anastasia Beverly Hills  'Hypercolor' Brow & Hair Powder // Belle Belle Beauty

I’ve been eying the bold streaks on the runways the past couple of seasons. I was particularly swooning over Peter Som’s multicolored neon accents (above) in his Spring 2013 show last month. The problem: my hair is dark dark brown. I just figured nothing would show up on my strands and resigned myself to boring single tone hair.

Well, I was wrong. And I’m okay with that. Because I’ve been playing with Anastasia Beverly Hills Hypercolor Brow and Hair Powder and am happy to report it looks just as vibrant on my dark locks! Below, I am wearing Electric Blue, Ultra Violet and In The Pink. I was so thrilled that the pigment-rich oxides were robust enough for dark hair.

Anastasia Beverly Hills  'Hypercolor' Brow & Hair Powder // Belle Belle Beauty

The formula is designed for both hair and eyebrows. You can use a brush, but I prefered holding a small peice of hair inbetween my finger and the pot and sliding the strands you want to color in between. Then, flip sides. Silicone makes the powder ultra smooth and soft so it slides on but also stays in place. I haven’t tried it yet, but word is this can also be used as eyeliner. How fun is that?

While these swatches above were on my regular styled hair, it is recommended you set with hair spray or brow gel. The color will rinse out in one to two washes. Available at Nordstrom and Ulta.

Brand Spotlight: Oscar Blandi

Brand Spotlight: Oscar Blandi // Belle Belle Beauty

You’d think I’d won the lottery. I was positively giddy when I scored a travel size of Oscar Blandi Pronto Invisible Voluminizing Dry Shampoo back in September. I was already devoted to their Jasmine Oil Hair Serum. But people just raved about their dry shampoos. Alas, it did not disappoint  I love the feather-light weight and instant volume is provided. It contains Vitamin E and wheat proteins to strengthen and protect the hair shaft.  Plus, it did not show up one single bit on my dark brown hair.

I’m sure it doesn’t shock you that I had to dive deeper into the world of Oscar Blandi. The Naples native with family roots in haircare came to the United States 20 years ago to share old Italian methods. With a New York salon buzzing, he launched products in 2005.  Today, stars like Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Faith Hill and Kelly Ripa credit their hair to Oscar. After trying out some of his more notable products, I almost feel like the Italian has done my hair. My favorites:

Jasmine Oil Hair Serum: I ordered this eons ago from Birchbox just based on a fabulous scent. I couldn’t get enough of the Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Eucalyptus. But I was also happy to find it provided a whallop of shine. I use just a very small bit mostly on ends to hydrate and tame fly-aways. It also makes for a great heat-protectant.

Oscar Blandi Pronto Invisible Voluminizing Dry Shampoo: As mentioned above, it adds instant volume, revives day old hair and is clear! No white residue on my dark hair. Side note: did you know Oscar Blandi makes three dry shampoos!? For more of a heavy duty oil absorption, try Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Powder on your strands while you sleep for an overnight refresh. It also helps combat dandruff. If you want a slightly more amped version of the Invisible, try Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray (this might be ideal for those with a slightly oilier scalp). 

At Home Salon Glaze: To wrap up every hair color service at the salon, clients are treated to a shine enhancing, color-preserving glaze. Oscar wanted to share it with us who couldn’t make it to the salon and wanted the treatment at home. Thanks to my new found blowout skills, my hair has been a little dull and dry. So I couldn’t tear this open quick enough. The three minute treatment socks hair with moisture and nutrients. Natural plant emoillients help maintain vibrancy while Olive Oil & Macadamia Oil provide instant shine. Soy & Wheat proteins with Panthenol & Vitamin E add nutrition and healthy appearance. You can do the glaze weekly or add a bit to your conditioner for a daily shine boost.

Pronto Texture & Volume Spray: My hair prefers to be straight with zero volume. I got to the point where I didn’t fight it because nothing seemed to work. Well now… hold the phone. This Texture and Volume Spray added that much desired “undone” look to my straight blowout. For the first time, my hair actually held a decent curl. The natural mineral, zeolite, is the key to this volume and hold. Plus, a dose of keratin strengthens hair. The formula is very similar to a hair spray – dry and light-weight. It also comes in handy for extra hold in updos.

I’ll be keeping my eye out for the newest from Oscar Blandi: Dry Teasing Dust and Dry Sculpting Pomade. What can I say? I’m hooked! Shop my favorites here:

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L’Oréal Paris Healthy Look Crème Gloss Color & Giveaway!

So, today is the big 3-3 Birthday for me! And what better to celebrate with than a new experience. Confession: I have virgin hair. Never been colored, ever. And frankly, I’m enjoying not having the extra load on my pocketbook. But that doesn’t mean I couldn’t use a little change every now and then. And I know I was massively in need for some conditioning on my dry ends. So when I had the chance to try L’Oréal Paris Healthy Look Crème Gloss Color, it was a no-brainer.

L’Oréal Paris Healthy Look Crème Gloss Color is designed to take natural hair color up a notch. It is no-ammonia hair color that lasts through 28 shampoos. It can blend away grays and since it isn’t a permanent color, you don’t have to worry about roots. I used shade 6BB and my hair came out shinier, slightly darker and massively conditioned.

The process of the color was easier than I expected. You mix a little bottle, activating the color. I used every ounce to cover my very long hair. The nozzle on the bottle allowed me to get in every nook and cranny. The formula didn’t drip anywhere, although I would suggest wearing a shirt that can handle a little stain. The color stays on your head for 10 minutes then it is off to the shower. As you rinse, color is everywhere. I was a bit concerned, but it simply washed away. It took a good couple of minutes of rinsing to get all the color out. Then, I applied the included conditioner. This time, you are allowed to use conditioner on your scalp (normally stick to just your ends). This stuff is a real treat and left my hair uber-soft. Rinse again and you are done! I had no color transfer to my towels or sheets. This was literally a mess-free process.

Check out their app on Facebook where you can:

  • Take the Hair Color Census – Stand up for your shade by answering a short series of questions. When the results are in, we finally get to find out if blonds have more fun (I don’t think so!)
  • Enhance Your Facebook Page – You can create customized cover photos, wallpaper and poster images, including editing options for adding a cool quotes/artwork
  • Experience Shade Inspiration AND Entering to Win – Upload “Before & After” images of your Healthy Look Crème Gloss Color experience for a chance to win a year’s worth of FREE hair color. Bonus: a downloadable $2-off coupon

And since it is my birthday, we’ve gotta make it a giveaway! We are giving 10 (TEN!) so you guys can try it too. I know you will be hooked. Just enter below using the widget. US residents only.

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