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Solutions for Oily Hair

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Solutions for Oily Hair

By Lisa Cohen Lee for Life & Beauty Weekly

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If you are a busy mom, not shampooing your hair every day can be a huge time-saver. Unfortunately, though, if you have an oily scalp and hair, you probably don’t have that luxury; for your hair -- and you -- to look and feel beautiful, you probably need to wash away the oils daily.

What’s worse, even when you do shampoo every morning, excess oil can build up throughout the day, leaving hair limp and greasy-looking by evening. “Strands can literally drown in their own oil, and your hair goes flat really fast,” explains Edward Tricomi, co-owner of Warren Tricomi salon in New York City.

What Causes Excess Oil
It may not seem like it, but in most cases, an oily scalp is as normal as having oily skin or brown eyes. Sebaceous glands inside hair follicles produce what’s called sebum, an oily, waxy substance. Sebum is then released onto the scalp, in a similar way to the pores on your face releasing oil onto your skin. No one knows why, but your glands simply produce excessive sebum, which migrates more into your hair and gives it that greasy look and feel, says Dr. Heidi Waldorf, a dermatologist and associate clinical director of dermatology at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.

Although you can’t permanently change your scalp’s composition or your hair type, there are a few things you can do to help control oil and get hair that looks fresh and healthy:

1. Consider your hormones.
Hormonal fluctuations can increase sebum production. So, during your menstrual cycle, your scalp can feel greasier. Birth control pills may help normalize the hormones and balance the oil, says Waldorf. Talk to your doctor if this is an option for you.

2. Switch shampoos.
Waldorf suggests using a shampoo that contains zinc pyrithione or salicylic acid, which are found in some dandruff shampoos. These ingredients may help keep the oil on your scalp in check, she says.

3. Lather, wait, rinse, repeat.
Don’t rinse out your shampoo right away. Instead, lightly massage it into your scalp and wait at least 30 seconds before rinsing. This gives the suds more time to break down excess oil. Then lather up again if needed to clear away additional residue. This way, you are sure to start the day with an ultra-clean scalp and hair. 

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Cindy Crawford Hair Tutorial

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I don't know about you, but I have always envied the 90's tossled, sexy hair. Although, I think I could most definitely rock the big hair, giving myself a really good blow out with the hairdryer sometimes seems near to impossible.Celebrity hairstylist George Gonzalez, owner of George The Salon Chicago recently styled iconic beauty Cindy Crawford during her latest visit to the Windy City. And who better than Cindy Crawford to be an example of what a really great blow out looks like! "When it comes to hair, Chicago is known for keeping styles soft and natural. It's the 'girl next door' feel but sexier. A natural beauty like Cindy Crawford is a perfect example of this," says Gonzalez.

Below, George shares his tips for how he created his signature blowout on Cindy.

1. With your blow dryer set to a medium heat setting, take the excess moisture out of wet hair drying tresses until they are damp. Make sure to softly use your fingers during this process and point the dryer's nozzle down to seal each cuticle.

Tip: "The best way to avoid frizz is to blow dry your hair from the top down," reveals Gonzalez. "Direct the dryer towards the tips and always dry the roots about 70% first. Then, you can make sure to control the ends with your brush or even try using your hands to press the dried hair smooth."

2. Next, divide hair and clip into sections: top, sides and back leaving the nape area free to style first.

Tip: Create a product cocktail combining a leave in conditioner and a volumizing mousse.

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Great Gatsby Hair Tutorial

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Star-studded film The Great Gatsby hits theaters this weekend, and John Blaine, celebrity hairstylist and Creative Director for hair care line Obliphica Professional, dishes on his tips for creating an elegant 1920s inspired coif. Recently, John mastered these looks on his client, Dita Von Teese, internationally renowned Queen of Burlesque!

DITA's GREAT GATSBY COIFFURE

1. "All beautiful styles start with healthy hair," says John.

2. To get maximum shine and long lasting waves, prep your hair with a moisturizing, replenishing, and UV protecting shampoo and conditioner. John recommends (and Dita uses) Obliphica Professional's Intensive Nourisging Shampoo and Hair Mask.

3. Mix two drops of Obliphica Professional's Treatment Serum with your favorite styling cream and evenly distribute throughout damp locks. This will help soften your hair while adding extra shine and hold without stiffness. If you don't have a favorite styling product, the Treatment Serum works great by itself.

3. Blow dry two-inch sections with a boar bristle round brush. Begin with under-most layers of the hair, curling the brush under the strands to create a voluminous bounce and inward curl at the ends.

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The 13 Greatest Celebrity Hair Makeovers

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The 13 Greatest Celebrity Hair Makeovers

By Shelley Levitt for The Style Glossy

It’s easy to fall into a hair rut, especially for celebrities. After all, it’s scary to show up on the red carpet with a brand-new hairdo when you know thousands of tweets will be flying within seconds offering spare-no-feelings judgments on your look.

Still, it’s good to shake things up now and then, whether you’re an A-lister or the first lady. We asked hairstylists across the country to share the celebrity hair makeovers they’d like to see. Maybe their suggestions will inspire you to try a new look too!

Kate Middleton
The Duchess of Cambridge is very beautiful, but her look is a bit dull. Kate has beautiful eyes and a great face shape, so a multitude of styles will work for her. My absolute favorite look for Kate would be a sleek, chin-grazing bob with a wispy bang, like Katie Holmes wore years ago. This cut would give her a little edge, while still looking like royalty.
-- Brittany Brudzinski, stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago

Sofia Vergara
Did you know that Sofia is a natural blonde? I think she would look gorgeous adding some balayage ribbons of golden butterscotch. I love her hair long, but it would be nice to switch up the style a bit here and there with a top bun or a side braid twist.
-- Jet Rhys, owner of Jet Rhys Salon in San Diego

Vanessa Hudgens
She rocks the fun and flirty hairstyles, but I’d love to give Vanessa a more refined look with a slicked-back ponytail. This hairstyle is simple, easy to do and adds sophistication at any age.  
-- Nicholas Penna, owner of Salon Capri in Boston

Taylor Swift
Taylor’s look hasn’t changed much over the years. She always looks very sweet, and I think it’s time for a slightly less innocent look. I would love to see Taylor with a wildly layered bob and bang, like Debbie (Blondie) Harry from the 1980’s.
-- Brittany Brudzinski, stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago

Megan Fox
Megan is so beautiful, but her long, extra dark hair is severe. I would love to see her hair more layered in a lighter cinnamon-brown color with soft light brown tones mixed in.
-- Kevin Gatto, owner of Verde Salon in Collingswood, N.J.

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Easy Hairstyles for Summer

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Easy Styles for Summer by Sian Bitner-KearneyWhile some parts of the country have been lucky enough to ease into summer with a touch of spring still lingering in the air, the rest of the country has already begun to feel the sting of hot temperatures and hair devastating humidity! So what’s a girl to do? When it comes to summer styles, it’s best to keep it simple and classic.

These are five of our favorite summer styles that require minimum fuss and minimum products to achieve.

Get your lob on! While many women gasp at the thought of trimming their mane into a traditional bob, the lob (or long bob), gives women a free spirited style without feeling too drastic. Best part of the lob is that most women find a natural wave or texture magically appears with this cut. See your stylist for the perfect length (and layers as applicable) and then apply a styling cream for that tousled bed head look.

Take it to the side! While a traditional braid may seem a bit juvenile or undone for the average beauty, a side braid suggests sophistication with a hint of playfulness.

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Curl Your Hair With A Flat Iron!

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Have you ever wondered how celebrities manage to achieve that perfect curl? Rumor has it their wavy ringlets are not the product of pins or curlers, but actually the result a few twists and flips of a flat iron. Although this technique seems to be pretty straight forward, there is indeed a specific method that must be applied in order to create this sought-after style.

Mario Russo, owner of Salon Mario Russo in Boston, which is known for their bouncy blowouts that incorporate this approach, shares his tips and trick in an easy-to-execute step-by-step guide to creating these coveted curls.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:  

  • Round brush
  • Blow dryer
  • 3” flat iron we use and recommend a 1" flat iron 
  • 3 Hair clips for sectioning (Mario suggests duck clips to hold the hair in place)
  • Flat iron protectant spray (Mario suggests Oribe Royal Blowout)
  • Medium hold hair spray (Mario suggests Kerastase Double Force Hairspray)
  • Finishing spray (Mario suggests Oribe Dry Texture Spray, which is great for taming any fly-aways without adding too much weight)

The Instructions:
1. Wash and condition your hair with a volumizing shampoo and condition such as Kerastase Volumactive Shampoo and Kerastase Volumactive Conditoner (these are great for adding volume)
2. Blow dry your hair straight using a 1 1/2 to 2" barrel ceramic ion round brush
3. Lightly mist your hair with a heat protectant like Oribe Royal Blowout Flat Iron Protectant Spray

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Coachella Beauty Guide

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Music festival style is edgy, and easy.  But, considering the heat that can come with the outdoor festival locations, you want an easy updo that looks sexy and keeps your hair off your neck!  Think a sexy, voluminous ponytail. Check out BeautyHigh for more info, and for a step-by-step guide to get a voluminous pony that will be sure to turn heads at that next big music festival (or any fun night out)!

Here are the styling tools you’ll need to get started:

  • Hair clips
  • Fine tooth comb
  • All-cloth elastic
  • Bobby pins
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HOW TO:

  • Start with dry hair, blown out for volume (add some Garnier Fructis Style Sky-Hi Volume Mousse for a boost).
  • Clip the front section out of the way, then take a small section of hair from the top, about 1–2 inches thick, and tease it with a fine-tooth comb. Continue teasing section by section, until you have the shape you want.
  • Using your fingers, gently swoop your hair back into a high pony, letting front pieces fall loose. Secure pony with an elastic—choose one that’s all-cloth (they don’t snag). Separate tail into two sections and lightly pull them away from each other, for extra poof.
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