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How to Use a Hair Dryer Diffuser Correctly

Arianne December 13, 2016December 13, 2016Leave a Comment

We always appreciate all of the numerous hair/beauty questions we get asked on social media so keep them coming girls. Recently, one question stuck out like a sore thumb because we know a lot of our readers are part of the curly girl club. Therefore, this one is for you dolls! Today we shall fill you in on: How to Use a Hair Dryer Diffuser Correctly.

How to Use a Hair Dryer Diffuser Correctly

A hair dryer diffuser can be a curly lady’s best friend for one of two reasons. Both reasons happen to pertain to how you plan to use the diffuser. Ask yourself, “Am I using a hair dryer diffuser in order to dry my hair more quickly? Or do I utilize it to achieve more volume? The diffuser will help you accomplish both purposes but you will need to position and hold the dryer differently in each case.

So then, let’s just quickly explain this case by case. Let’s start with the whole drying hair faster scenario. What you will want to do is hold the dryer with the diffuser attachment above your head and point it straight down. Most have been taught to point the dryer upwards; however, doing so can cause curls to become frizzy. If your goal is smooth curls then you would definitely want to avoid this mistake.

Alright, moving on to being able to create additional volume with a hair dryer diffuser. If bigger is better in your book you can gain more body by moving in a more circular motion. Also, if you really want to amp it up you need to cause lift at the roots. Flip your head over and move the diffuser in a circular motion all around the head but always aim the nozzle towards your ends.

Nonetheless, while creating volume you may create frizz if you get to close with the dryer. Prevent curls from losing their smoothness by keeping the nozzle a few inches from your strands. Moreover, by pointing the nozzle towards your ends as mentioned you will also help keep fuzz at bay.

So then, there you have it. A few quick tricks and tips that can help you get the style you want quickly and without all the fuss. Happy styling everyone!

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Bobby Pin – How to Get It to Stay and Secure Any Hairstyle

Arianne Suggs December 11, 2016December 11, 2016Leave a Comment

The bobby pin is an extremely helpful hairstyling tool. It is indeed tiny, but the end results it can achieve is darn right mighty. Nevertheless, there is a way to add even more security to your more elaborate hair looks. With one simple trick your bobby pin can get the job done with even more holding power!

Bobby Pin – How to Get It to Stay and Secure Any Hairstyle

Have you ever done your hair and walked out thinking you are just one good wind from disaster? Ease your mind by helping your bobby pins out a smudge. Before using them give your pins a quick spritz with dry shampoo or hairspray. The whole idea behind this is that the sprays will make the pins more tacky. As a result, that tackiness will in turn give your bobby pins more grip.

A little helpful grip is very useful especially if your bobby pins tend to fall out or your hair is on the thinner side. Nevertheless, even if your hair is thicker than an Instagram model sprayed bobby pins will cut down on worrying if your style will potentially fall out or become undone. Here’s how to give your bobby pin more control:

Place the bobby plans you plan to use on a clean tissue or paper towel.
Lightly spray the pins with hairspray or dry shampoo.
Allow the pins to dry for 1-2 minutes before inserting them into your hairstyle.
Happy styling!

Spraying your bobby pins is a quick and easy trick in order to gain more control and hold. So go ahead and spritz your way to the perfect hairstyle that will built to last.

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Naomi Campbell Edges Out the Competition With Laid Baby Hairs

Arianne Suggs December 5, 2016December 5, 2016Leave a Comment

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has a new hairdo! Campbell took to SM to reveal her sleekly cornrowed coif. Furthermore, we can’t think of the last time we have seen the gorgeous model in braids so this look is quite astounding. Fans erupted with surprise and awe in regards to the braided up Naomi. Scroll to learn more on how Naomi Campbell Edges Out the Competition With Laid Baby Hairs.

Naomi Campbell Edges Out the Competition With Laid Baby Hairs

So how did this Naomi Campbell epic baby hair come about? We spotted Campbell out celebrating with some of the industry’s finest as nominees for the 2016 Fashion Awards got together for a special luncheon. The event was hosted by Swarowski and Natalie Massenet, the Chairman of The British Fashion Council and founder of the Net-a-porter group.

The Fashion Awards will be held in London, England at the Royal Albert Hall. As a result, much preparation is currently underway. Here is a sneak peek at the trophies that will be handed out later tonight.

Naomi Campbell and Joan Smalls at 2016 Fashion Awards Lunch

Nevertheless, we digress. Back to the story at hand, Naomi’s new hairstyle. With all the negativity that has surrounds her tresses we are SO glad Campbell is confidently showing her hair in all its glory. Moreover, we like the braids on her and hope she does more similar looks in the future.

Plus, lets face it we all have dealt with hair issues and damage. You, me, Naomi and every woman on this planet loses and grows hair back. Therefore, there is never a need to down each other about it because it can always be rectified. Go Naomi, your bravery does not go unnoticed!

Naomi Campbell Edges Out the Competition – Fan Reaction

Campbell was immediately showered with much love from fans. Like us, many found her hairstyles, beauty and confidence quite refreshing. Here are few of their thoughts:

“Perfection.”

“You Look great, Naomi! As usual…”

“Love this pic.”

“Top.”

“WOW QUEEN.”

“Beauty!!!”

“You are still the most beautiful woman in the world. Sei Belissima.”

“Wow what a beautiful hairstyle for you. It looks awesome.”

“Gorgeous.”

“I’m sure this pic was hard to take considering all the negative press regarding your hair. Proud of you for stepping forward regardless of other’s opinion! There is power in being confident.”

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Cute Ponytail Hairstyles: The Longer The Better

Arianne Suggs December 2, 2016December 2, 2016Leave a Comment

The ponytail is getting the Sasha Fierce treatment! Get ready to relive a Willow Smith moment and whip your hair. The Ponytail is a style that although simple can be transformed to be very modern and voguish. We got the hair inspiration to prove it too. Read up on the latest black hair trend, Cute Ponytail Hairstyles: The Longer The Better.

Cute Ponytail Hairstyles: The Longer The Better

Go long or go home. If you want your tail to stand out from the rest of the pack then you need to ante up the inches. Celebrities have been spotted all over with middle of the back and longer ponytails. Therefore, don’t be afraid to rock it during your next night out with the girls. Ponytails work for daytime outfits as well as very posh, ritzy events.

La La Anthony

Ciara

India Westbrooks

Rihanna

Cute Ponytail Hairstyles

Need a little more hair inspiration before taking the long hair don’t care ponytail plunge? We have collected some our favorite recent hair sightings. Enjoy dolls!

Give new meaning to the name “Curly Sue.”

Straight and sleek then add blunt cut bangs for alluring appeal.

Don’t skip those baby hairs and feel free to add color. They say blondes do have more fun.

Soft waves will always be glamorous. Push your tail to the side for a fresh, current vibe.

Red just screams sexy also thick hair wraps to hide the elastic is beyond stylish.

The hair is a woman’s crown. Display your royalty status by adding height.

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The Best Celebrity Winter Hair Colors to Try Now

Arianne Suggs November 29, 2016November 29, 2016Leave a Comment

Celebrities are known to set the trends from beauty to fashion. What colors are they working with this season? From subtle highlights to boisterous tints they have showcased shades that fit just about every personality. Here are The Best Celebrity Winter Hair Colors to Try Now!

The Best Celebrity Winter Hair Colors to Try Now

Chocolate Browns

As Seen on: Joan Smalls and Jasmine Tookes (1st photo)

If you enjoy low maintenance then aim for a Chocolate ombre hair look. Dye jobs fade anyway and this particular look will ebb away gracefully. Plus, chocolate brown is universally flattering on everyone because its not too dark or too light.

Raven Blue

As Seen on: Nicki Minaj

This color is perfect for the cold, winter months. Its moody as well as mysterious yet reads as sleek and extravagant. If you want a no frills, sultry hair color this is the way to go.

Golden Blonde

As Seen On: Blac Chyna

Do blondes have more fun? By the looks of future Mrs. Rob Kardashian we would definitely say so! Winter hair colors do not need to be drab to look amazing. Golden or caramel blonde works well on lighter skin tones. Medium brown to dark skin tones can achieve amazing results with golden/caramel highlights.

The Best Celebrity Winter Hair Colors – For the Bold

Deep Purple

As Seen On: Justine Skye

They don’t call her the Purple Unicorn for nothing. Justine Skye’s signature plum tresses fall nicely right between allurement and calmness. Moreover, purple is the balance of red and blue and denotes royalty. Personality types drawn to this color are usually eccentric, creative and peaceful.

Stark White

As Seen On: Instagram Sensation Bee aka Melvnin

Nothing says winter like white snow so why not white dyed hair? Stark white used to be reserved for comic book and GOT characters. Not anymore, this trend was born out of the gray/platinum craze and looks to have serious staying power.

Blonde Highlights

As Seen On: Ciara and Zendaya

If going full on blonde is not your cup of tea then adding a few well-placed highlights could be the answer. Zendaya and Ciara’s soft highlights are chic and sophisticated. This is how to do color on a very subtle basis.

Winter Hair Colors – Super Sick Shades

Vibrant Red

As Seen On: India Westbrooks

When your career is getting as hot as India’s your hair color should match it! Westbrooks has returned to bold red locks and the result is purely fabulous. Red suits India’s sassy persona as well so if that describes you too consider a rouge tint.

Pastel Pink

As Seen On: Lil’ Mama

This type a color is for the girl that just wants to have fun and party with other fellow unicorns. Roots are kept dark to add contrast as well as depth.

Platinum

As Seen on: Malaysia Pargo

Out of all winter hair colors this one is for the brave. If you enjoy standing out in a crowd platinum is your shade. Leave roots opaque for an even more dramatic effect.

Electric Blue

As Seen On: Monica Brown

Show off your confidence this winter by infusing your strands with strong color only in the front. The differentiation reads business in the back and entertainment in the front. Besides confidence the color blue represents loyalty, wisdom, trust and imagination.

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Grow Hair Faster: What to Eat

Arianne Suggs November 25, 2016November 25, 2016Leave a Comment

Every day us girls are bombarded with images of women with small waists, shapely derrieres, beat faces and down-to-there hair. Companies promise that teas, waist trainers or a pill can create this look for each and every one of us. Yet, when it comes to hair growth what is that we really need to help us to attain results? We have the key, read on to learn how to grow hair faster.

Grow Hair Faster: What to Eat

If you were to poll a group of open and honest girls you may find nutrition to be towards the bottom of the how to grow hair faster list. Not because it does not work, but since there’s so many things that can place the spotlight elsewhere. There’s shampoos, conditioners, leave-ins, hair oils, hair masks, deep treatments, vitamins and the list goes on and on.

However, consuming the right foods should never be overlooked. Why would having the right diet help a lady grow hair faster? It really boils down to three things:

nutrients
revitalization
essential oils

While product may give your hair great results, there is nothing like working from the inside out. Think about it, to run properly your body needs good foods in general. Your strands are not any different. The overall health of your hair depends on the type of nourishment you supply it. Therefore, if your hair is shedding, dull or very weak you may need to take a closer look at your diet. The right diet will ensure that your hair is receiving all of what’s listed above so that longer hair will definitely be in your prospects.

Grow Hair Faster

So what type of foods should one eat and why? To grow hair faster hair experts the world over swear by a diet rich in protein, minerals and vitamins. Some examples of this include:

Lean Fish
Beans
Leafy Vegetables
Chicken
Seeds
Eggs

Eating these foods are helpful because hair is basically made up of protein. As a result, tresses in turn need protein in order to remain healthy and shiny. Hair growth can only be promoted when strands receive all the sustenance and provisions they need to grow.

Moreover, getting enough protein affects the construction of hair and revitalizes it. This means you will make your hair stronger and refresh it so that it is all set and ready to grow longer. Eating right in a way lays the foundation and groundwork for longer, silkier and healthier hair in the future.

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Meet Briogeo CEO Nancy Twine – Hair Industry’s Natural Sensation!

Arianne Suggs November 15, 2016November 15, 2016Leave a Comment

On a yearly basis black girls spend millions of dollars on hair care and related products. Hair is a lucrative industry that is quite “untapped” when it comes to black female entrepreneurs. Nevertheless, in recent years there has been a real push and emergence of boss ladies who are helping to change the scene for good. Therefore, today meet Briogeo CEO Nancy Twine, the hair industry’s natural sensation!

Meet Briogeo CEO Nancy Twine – Hair Industry’s Natural Sensation

Here are a few quick facts on Briogeo CEO Nancy Twine Hair Care line. Her products use natural ingredients and are available in the States as well as Canada. She sales a very impressive variety of products including shampoo, conditioner, heat protector, deep conditioning hair mask, overnight hair treatment and much, much more.

You can purchase Briogeo products by going here. Also, feel free to head to your local mall because Briogeo is sold at Sephora too! Thanks to hair pioneers like Nancy it is becoming easier to get great products without harmful ingredients.

Briogeo CEO Nancy Twine

Nancy would like everyone to know more about her and her awesome hair products. Here is what she had to say:

“Hi guys! I’m Nancy Twine, the founder and CEO of Briogeo Hair Care. I’ve been lucky to have met a handful of Briogeo fans during events and visits to many of the stores that carry our brand. But the truth of the matter is, most of you don’t know who I am and I’m hoping to fix that.

I’m a pretty behind-the-scenes type od person and have been so focused on the backstage elements of the brand. Like with our team of chemists to create awesome new formulas we hope you fall in love with or helping to support our small team of 4 kickass women in our NYC office. But despite all of that, I think its super important that I get to know you and you get to know me.

I’ll be sprinkling some behind-the-scenes love on our IG page more often so you can get a firsthand glimpse into what goes into creating and building a beauty brand. Also, the unfiltered realness of what it’s like to be a 30-something-year old running a business in NYC. Wherever this journey leads I’m excited to share it with you. Nice to meet you. 🙂 xx, Nancy.”

The Last Word

Seeing women like Briogeo CEO Nancy Twine excites us about future possibilities. We hope stories like this will encourage more black girls to help take back the hair industry. We set trends, pay TONS for hair products and yet do not own many hair companies or beauty supply stores.

Let’s put an end to this business trend and start getting a piece of the pie that we are helping to make on a daily business. Its our hair, our money and we should be apart of the success as well. Thank you Nancy Twine for your tireless efforts and example showing us all that it can be done and done well! Go girl!

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Hair Crush: Keke Palmer Fiery Red Hair With 5 Unbeatable Tips!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on October 17, 2016October 17, 2016Leave a Comment

Angela Bassett’s daughter, oops, we mean Keke Palmer gives us life every time she decides to hit up the Gram. We know she is either going to be killing it with her couture or banging with a new hair look. Right now the talented triple threat is giving Ariel a run for her money. The Keke Palmer fiery red hair is so hot you think you may scorch a finger if you double tap her pic!

Hair Crush: Keke Palmer Fiery Red Hair With 5 Unbeatable Tips!

Are you feeling our latest hair crush? We love it because it is bold and completely sassy! The color red is full of passion, confidence, fearlessly and allurement. If you have a personality with a little bit of bite or je ne sais quoi then red hair could do you some justice.

Keke’s take on fiery red hair has included really short strands and a longer length version. Although we adore Palmer with her short cuts we are definitely feeling the longer hair and red tint. Plus, the full bangs give the overall look a chic, modern vibe. Keke looks like she could take Black Widow’s place in the Avengers and never miss a beat! ‘

Style Seen: Work it Keke! Palmer hit us with some of that fierce black on black couture. She wore Ben Taverniti Unravel pants, Alix top and Chiara Ferragni Collection heels.

Keke Palmer Fiery Red Hair – 5 Unbeatable Tips!

Unfortunately, red tends to fade and fast. Use pomegranate or cherry juice as a wash in order to enhance red tones. The juices produce a nice “stain” keeping the hair color more vibrant.
Stylists rule of thumb with red hair color is that the darker your skin tone the darker the red hue should be. If a garment in a particular red tint does not look right on your skin tone most likely neither would it on your strands. When choosing the proper red shade try going to a beauty supply store first and try on various red wigs. That way you can see yourself in the right color before any chemicals touch your hair.
When cleansing red strands use cold water instead of hot water if you can stand it. Hot water will encourage red dye to slip right out. So then, get use to bundling up after showers!
Save your dye job from being ruined from tap water! Water from the tap can be a little harsh on strands due to some of the minerals that have seeped their way in over time. Try adding a few drops of vinegar to your final rinse. The vinegar will aid in dissolving the calcium from the tap as well as lock the cuticles thus enhancing shine.
Also save your color from fading caused by heat styling tools. Keep all heat styling to a minimum and if you absolutely must use a dryer, curler or flat iron always apply a heat protector product first.

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Hair Trends: Altuzarra Spring Summer 2017 Wet Hair

Arianne September 13, 2016September 13, 2016Leave a Comment

NYFW is keeping it ninety-nine plus one right now in the hair department. From the shows we have witnessed thus far it seems as though hair trends for next year will be fresh and modern. One look that we are currently dying for is Altuzarra Spring Summer 2017 Wet Hair. This hairstyle is simply a Californian’s dream!

Hair Trends: Altuzarra Spring Summer 2017 Wet Hair

Growing up in Socal your life consists of sun, beach, wind, bonfire and water. The old wash, rinse and repeat. Even with such consistency Cali life is relaxed and glamorously cool.

People love our laid back style out here and we love to serve it. Beachy waves and slick hair screams Cali girl because we all like to think of ourselves as fashionable, water sports lovers addicted to Ventura Boulevard. Maybe that is why we went B-A-N-A-N-A-S for the Altuzarra Spring Summer 2017 wet hair.

The overall look is slightly damp hair with more defined waves towards the front that loosen closer to the ends. As a result, hair looks youthful and voguish. We love this hair and thought it complemented the fruity, printed and light palette of the Altuzarra designs nicely.

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VVV Magazine September Issue Featuring Karreuche Tran

Arianne September 13, 2016September 13, 2016Leave a Comment

We have been loving all of the Karreuche sightings so far during NYFW. Tran is like Visa when it comes to hitting up the hottest designer fashion shows. Just everywhere you want to be! Nevertheless, Karreuche is also a covergirl yet again during this month. We take a closer look into the VVV Magazine September issue featuring Karreuche Tran!

VVV Magazine September Issue Featuring Karreuche Tran

Braids, braids and yes lawd more braids! What we adore most about the VVV Magazine September Issue Featuring Karreuche Tran is all of the numerous fun, braided hairstyles. The editorial showcases 90s meets now funky trends.

We felt a channeling of Left Eye from TLC meets FKA Twigs within the hair force. Each hair look is edgy, sleek and bold. If you have a go big or go home attitude then these styles will definitely suit and fit your hairstyle persona.

The Details

Photography By: James Perry

Hair Stylist: Vernon Francois

Styling: Mecca Cox

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