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What are Sulfates?

Arianne Suggs October 28, 2014October 28, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: Sulfates can be found in products such as shampoo or conditioner and are designed to help remove dirt and oil. The removal of such of debris is a good thing, but as mama always said, “Too much of a good thing can be bad.” Using products with sulfates too often can lead to your hair being stripped, not good especially if you are trying to grow out your mane. Limiting sulfate products and using sulfate-free products instead is the best defense against this harmful hair offense. If possible, try to use sulfate products once a month.

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Is Your Tap Water Drying Out Your Hair?

Arianne Suggs October 28, 2014October 28, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: Your tap water could be stripping your hair of the moisture it needs to stay healthy. Pure water has a PH balance of 7, however, the water supply in many areas do not match this number. The mineral deposits that can be left behind on tresses will not only cause them to be drier than the desert, but this dryness could then lead to breakage. Testing your water with PH Balance strips can help you gauge what type of water may be affecting your hair. Now, please note your water may not be the culprit behind your hair’s dryness. Nevertheless, knowledge and prevention is the best way to grow and maintain the length of your hair.

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Hair of the Week: Rihanna at Rogue Man Fragrance Launch

Arianne Suggs October 27, 2014October 27, 2014Leave a Comment

It seems like Rihanna changes her hairstyle almost every week and we are not mad. Each style looks amazing on the 26-year-old stunner. RiRi’s Caribbean flavored wavy tresses were transformed into sleek lustrous locks (really look at that shine) as she attended her Rogue Man Fragrance launch which was held at Macy’s Lenox Square in Atlanta, GA. Rihanna got fans excited for the event by tweeting:

“Atlanta, if you haven’t already, head to @Macys Lenox Sq. & pick up #ROGUEMAN to meet me TODAY at 3PM!”

Fashion Notes: Rihanna was wearing a design by Adam Selman from the Spring 2015 collection.

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Stylish Braided Hairstyles

Arianne Suggs October 24, 2014October 24, 2014Leave a Comment

We absolutely love braids because when they are installed as well as maintained properly tresses may flourish. Braided hairstyling is perfect for protecting your hair from harmful elements and excessive use of heat. Many women have successfully grown fuller, longer hair thanks to allowing their strands to rest in braids. Interested in braids but not quite sure what type of hairstyle might fit you? No problem here is a little hair inspiration to help you out.

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It’s A Wrap

Arianne Suggs October 24, 2014October 24, 2014Leave a Comment

Wrap hairstyling is becoming increasingly more popular among black women. These are great hairstyles to try when you may be short on time or want to look chic while you protect and cover your tresses. You may choose to cover all your hair or leave some out, works on all textures from curly to straight as well as braids and locks.

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2014 Winter Hair Inspiration: Tyra Banks

Arianne Suggs October 23, 2014October 23, 2014Leave a Comment

Up-dos are trending this season so a little inspiration may be necessary to help get those hair pins and hairspray creation juices flowing! It doesn’t matter if you like messy or sleek hair, braids, twists or chignons. This season is a “Go” on all of these options. From the Jenny Packham Fall/Winter 2014 fashion show to the Angel Sanchez Autumn/Winter 2014 runway show models wore gorgeous, stylish hair buns.

One celebrity who does hair buns (chignons) like no other is supermodel Tyra Banks. She has worn then high, low, big and small. Get inspired and follow Tyra’s lead rock those up-dos!

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Short Hairstyles For Black Women: Modern Punk

Arianne Suggs October 17, 2014October 17, 2014Leave a Comment

If bands and artists of the 80’s could have looked into the future to take a quick look at us all, they would have been proud…very proud. These days punk hairstyles are being revisited by hair masters and given a chic modern twist. In recent times this has included the side hair shave and longer lengths of hair being pulled forward, especially with mohawk hairstyles. Celebrities that have stepped into the punk short hair pond have included fashion icon, Rihanna and the gorgeous Jill Scott. Enjoy the photos and get inspired if and when you decide to do some snipping.

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Fall 2014 Hair Trend: High Voluminous Chignon

Arianne Suggs October 14, 2014October 14, 2014Leave a Comment

This season when it comes to tresses you need to go big or go home! Voluminous, dramatic hairstyles were seen flying down catwalks during various autumn/winter runway shows. The lovely chignon that was created for the Carolina Herrera runway show was bar none. The hair was smoothly pulled back which flowed into a high modern bee-hive up-do. It was a very elegant hairstyle for a beautiful and sophisticated collection. Who knew that simplicity could look so grand?

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The Gold System By Andre Walker Hair now available at Sephora!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on October 14, 2014October 13, 2014Leave a Comment

Oprah Winfrey’s longtime hair stylist, Andre Walker, developed The Gold System that contains a series of products specially designed for women who strive to wear their hair naturally, but struggle with frizzy locks. These products work together to tame stubborn curls without the hassle of going to the salon.

The Ultimate Moisture Sulfate Free Shampoo, TKO Ultimate Moisture Conditioner, Beautiful Kinks Styling Crème Gelee and Get It Straight Styling Crème are the perfect blend of products that take your natural hair where it’s never gone before for under $100!

The Gold System by Andre Walker Hair are now available at the store locations below:

34th Street, NY
5th Avenue, NY
Arden Fair Relo, Sacramento
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Emeryville, San Francisco Metro
Fashion Valley, San Diego
Newport Centre, Jersey City
Palisades Center, NJ
Plaza Las Americas, San Juan Puerto Rico
Powell Street, San Francisco
Riverside, Riverside CA
Short Hills, NJ
South Center, Seattle
Union Square, NY
Lenox Square, Atlanta

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What to Look For in a Dandruff Shampoo

Arianne Suggs October 13, 2014October 13, 2014Leave a Comment

Did you know that your skin renews itself about every 28 days? That’s a lot of skin shedding going on that you probably do not notice very often. Nonetheless, flakes on the scalp can be caused for a number of reasons besides this natural occurrence. Therefore, what can be done to eliminate dandruff?

For one, you will need a shampoo that is well equipped as well as formulated to handle the job. When doing your haircare shopping be sure to include an anti-dandruff shampoo. Before buying flip the bottle over and look for these ingredients:

Salicylic Acid
Zinc Pyrithione
Ketoconazole
Selenium Sulfide

Hair Tip Bonus: If you continue to use the same hair products over and over again your hair can develop an immunity to the product’s ingredients and the product will lose it’s effectiveness. To prevent this from happening rotate the brands you use at least once a month.