Monday, December 7, 2009

Glaze Plus Created to Achieve Flexible Hold with a High Gloss Finish

White Sands continues its creation of UVB ray shielding products with the release of Glaze Plus.

Glaze Plus is an alcohol-free styling aid with a mousse-like performance for amazing volume and a medium hold. Containing color enhancers and chamomile extract, this product provides superior protection against color fading, a primary after effect of prolonged sun exposure.

Due to this alcohol free formula, Glaze Plus leaves hair with a high gloss finish and the ability to effortlessly re-create and re-shape new styles. Instantly achieve long lasting support free from build-up like flaking or stickiness. Glaze Plus’s natural humectants (molecules with incredible moisturization properties) even provide a balanced moisture level within each strand.

Glaze Plus is the secret to dressing all types of hair. From normal to oily, to undernourished or over stressed hair, this styling aid closes the cuticle layer for high gloss results.


White Sand’s Expert Styling Tip: Combine Glaze Plus and Smudge of equal parts for an anti-frizz styling aid.


http://www.whitesandsproducts.com/

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Nicole Kidman at the 2009 CMA's

Hairstyling how-to by celebrity hairdresser David Babaii who created Nicole's loose waves for the 2009 Country Music Awards


To get started, I had Nicole shampoo and condition her hair with David Babaii for WildAid Amplifying Shampoo and Conditioner for volume. Plus, remember my motto: rinse, rinse rinse so you have a clean canvas. This is a must for achieving a "good hair day"!

Next, I sprayed her entire head with David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray and scrunched the product into her hair. This gives just the right amount of texture and movement. To create added volume while blow drying, I moved her hair in various directions. Once dry, I sectioned the hair into 3 different parts: top, sides and back leaving the nape area free. This is vital because you need to have constant control over the hair at all times. I used a 1 ½" sized FHI Heat Ceramic curling iron to create these luscious loose curls.

To achieve natural looking curls and/or hide any partings, take alternating "V" shaped partings and wrap the sections around the inside of the barrel and hold for 10 seconds. Clip each curl and allow them to cool. To style, remove all the clips and rub a small amount of David Babaii for WildAid Hair Polish into your hands and finger tips. Gently run your fingers through the curls to loosen (no comb or brush, please!) Remember, your hands can be your best styling tools.

To create these loose curls, take random sections and run your fingers through to separate and define.For additional lift or volume at the scalp area, I used David Babaii for WildAid Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier. With my fingers, I lifted sections for extra volume and height.

To complete Nicole's look, I sprayed David Babaii for WildAid Mise en Plis Light Styling Spray.


http://www.db4wildaid.com/

Monday, November 16, 2009

H2pro Presto Flat Iron to Cut Styling Time with Turbo Power Technology

According to H2pro, the Presto 1 Inch Styling Iron is the first iron to feature Turbo Power Technology with a turbo trigger to cut styling time and simultaneously seal in moisture.

As H2pro's innovative turbo, ceramic styling iron, the Presto 1 Inch Flat Iron releases extra heat to make unruly tresses easier to style to achieve shiny, frizz free hair in 1-2-3.

Presto! This iron reaches 450°F in a matter of seconds and releases a burst of power when straightening, curling, or flipping. The tool’s turbo trigger releases a shot of heat for even better styling control, while offering consistent heat distribution. Every time the Presto 1 Inch Flat Iron is clamped, this turbo trigger is released. The Presto 1" can turn stubborn and dry hair into sleek, vibrant, and healthy tresses faster than your average tool.

Smooth away split ends and upgrade to a premium iron with H2pro’s Presto Line.


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White Sands Creates Liquid Texture Soft Hold as the Ultimate Curl Companion

As curl’s new best friend, White Sands Liquid Texture Soft Hold Styling Spray is a fast drying design tool, providing a flexible, frizz free texture with shine, immediate lift, and control. From enhancing natural waves to creating curls on the straightest of locks, this product is ideal for all hair types and curly hairstyling needs.

For scrunching and creating the perfect moisture balance to reduce frizz, Liquid Texture Soft Hold works wonders on wet or dry naturally wavy hair, producing shiny curls with amazing staying power. Instantly achieve a textured design without a heavy product feel and create defined tousled tresses with only a few mists.

Looking to turn your straight tresses into gorgeous waves? Liquid Texture Soft Hold excels with hot tools due to its thermal guards, color enhancers, and humidity resistance. From creating perfectly polished spirals with a curling iron to romantic waves with your flat iron, this curl companion allows you to put every type of hot iron directly on hair infused with this wet product. The more heat applied, the shinier the hair becomes.

Liquid Texture leaves locks soft and silky without flaking or leaving residue on hot tools, allowing you to easily brush through any curl style for a touchable hold or instant restyling.




Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Backstage Beauty Secrets From CW’s Vampire Diaries

With one of the most attractive casts on TV, it is no surprise the debut of CW’s Vampire Diaries pulled in more viewers than any other new show launch in the network's history. Thanks to series hairstylist Randa Squillacote and the #1 product line found on today’s top TV and movie sets, White Sands Hair Care products, staying beautiful has never been so easy in the midst of the good and evil battle between vampires.

Looking for the juicy, backstage secrets on how to copy the hairstyles of your favorite Vampire Diaries beauty? Randa Squillacote shares her on set tips to achieve their star style with ease.


Actress Nina Dobrev as “Elena”
Nina has medium thickness and a natural wavy pattern to start.

To achieve this look:

1. Shampoo and condition hair with White Sands Vegan
Volumizing Shampoo and Volumizing Conditioner for a clean canvas.

2. Blow dry hair with a large round brush, spraying sections with White Sands Liquid Texture Medium Hold for its thermal protection and color enhancers. This technique creates volume and shine with just a round brush in hand.

3. Using White Sands Liquid Texture Firm Hold, flat iron hair in sections starting at the crown and lift straight up. Turn iron slightly at the middle of each hair strand to the ends for a slight bend and beautiful wave. Iron all hair sections in the same direction and let hair cool.

4. Brush and finger comb in place and spray with White Sands Infinity Finishing Spray.


Actress Candice Accola as “Caroline”
Candice has thick, natural wavy hair to start.

To achieve this look:

1. Shampoo and condition hair with White Sands Vegan Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner to thoroughly cleanse, while infusing a vital moisture balance back into each strand.

2. Blow dry hair with a medium round brush for fullness.

3. Spray entire head with White Sands Liquid Texture Firm Hold.

Section off 1-inch partings starting at the nape area. Take these 1-inch sections and using a 1-inch barrel curling iron, curl hair from ends to scalp (like a roller). Remove iron and clip into place until entire head is set. Wait until cooled.

4. Remove clips and brush out for a soft, sexy, wavy style. Spray with White Sands Infinity Finishing Spray for a flexible hold that repels outside moisture, while providing a long lasting style: a must on set!


Actress Katerina Graham as “Bonnie”
Katerina has medium thick and relaxed curly hair to start.

1. Shampoo and condition hair with White Sands Vegan Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner to improve hydration levels and stand strength.

2. Spray on White Sands Porosity the Fix and apply Curl up in Silk Medium Mousse to define texture and remove frizz, drying tresses under a hairdryer.

3. Spray entire head with White Sands Liquid Texture Medium Hold.
Take 1-inch partings, starting at nape. Gather each 1-inch section and hold a 1 ½ inch curling iron vertical and wrap hair around barrel from scalp to ends.

4. Let curls drop and separate with White Sands Smudge Texture Creme for a soft relaxed curl look


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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Scarlett Johannson's Latest Hair How-To

Celebrity hairdresser David Babaii traveled across the ocean to Tokyo, Japan to create this Red Carpet look for actress Scarlett Johannson at the Moet & Chandon "Tribute to Cinema" on October 20, 2009.

To create this "power look" and accentuate her fire red dress, David Babaii took Scarlett Johansson's long strawberry blonde hair and transformed her tresses into a dramatic side swept, short textured bob. After rough drying her locks with Hair Polish applied to damp hair, David loosely twirled large sections of hair and sprayed them with Bohemian Beach Spray, while finishing the drying process.

When hair was completely dried, he used his fingers as a comb to gently loosen the twirled sections. He continued using his fingers to sweep hair to one side as not to disturb the texture he achieved, cupping her long locks under giving the illusion of shorter hair. He secured the style with bobby pins and sprayed his Mise en Plis Light Styling Spray for a soft long lasting hold.



Please visit http://www.db4wildaid.com/ for information on where to purchase the David Babaii for WildAid product line.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

David Babaii for WildAid Root Amplifier

My must have product for my new layered hair cut = David Babaii for WildAid Root Amplifier

David Babaii for WildAid Root Amplifier is an aerosol lifting product that pumps up flat, limp or fine hair, giving it amazing fullness and dramatically enhanced volume.

Features & Benefits:

  • Exclusive blend of natural ingredients including Mineral-rich Volcanic Ash, Jojoba Oil and Panthenol add thickness and lift
  • Blue Algae, Kiwi, Mango and White Ginger protect and deep condition the hair and scalp, allowing a healthy shine

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Far-infrared Flat Iron

As a technologically advanced and premier styling tool, H2pro's Vivace 1 Inch Flat Iron contains three layers of ceramic and a PTFC ceramic heater. Since PTFC heaters are based on far-infrared heat, this allows the ceramic plates to produce an even heat distribution, while offering superior heat recovery. Far-infrared is the deepest and safest heat for all hair types, naturally and organically sealing the cuticle. This instantly protects tresses from continued styling, sealing in moisture to reveal frizz free, silky, and revitalized tresses.

The Vivace 1 Inch Flat Iron even offers a variable temperature setting, allowing hair to be styled anywhere from 140°F to 450°F.

For further unmatched styling capabilities and health benefits, the added feature of Nano Hi-Tech Technology creates even smoother styles through its advanced combination of three distinct Nano technologies, Nano Ti + Nano TiO + Nano Ag. The moisturizing element of Nano Ttanium, work together with the cleansing and purifying characteristics of Nano Titanium Oxide and Nano Silver, to leave your hair healthier, shinier, and more vibrant, while free of harmful bacteria and free radical pollutants.


http://www.h2probeautylife.com/

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Eliminate Limp, Lackluster Winter Hair with White Sands Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner

Tired of limp, flat tresses as a result of even the cutest winter hat?

Eliminate dreaded “hat hair” from the start by creating the perfect styling foundation with Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner by White Sands. By creating fuller locks infused with a body boosting burst of voluminous shine, this cleansing duo will tackle static and flyaways, revealing healthy, vibrant locks even in the toughest weather conditions.

Volumizing Shampoo’s special blend of ingredients contains this much needed anti static element to allow the hair to separate between each strand which creates amazing volume without frizz and static, while the line’s skin care conditioners soothe the scalp and prevent chemical dandruff.

“Dryness of the scalp can augment the problem of hat hair,” explains White Sands founder Fernando Salas. “It is vital to maintain a healthy and daily conditioning routine to combat the effects of winter’s drying cold.”

White Sands Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner will provide this needed hydration, while offering a cruelty free, 100% Vegan line free of sulfates, silicones, and parabens!

Plus, the conditioner’s Wheat Amino Acids promote moisture when applying hot tools, while Silk Amino Acids’ cationic and anionic properties create a positive charge to damaged hair fibers in order to polish tresses for high shine. Goodbye static!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

GBK Emmy Gifting Lounge


with client It&ly Hairfashion and Randy Jackson at the GBK Emmy Gifting Lounge

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Style Talk


Decora Series iPhone Crystal 3G Case in Black Rose

www.dsstyles.com

Monday, August 31, 2009

Balmain Paris


In the words of Rachel Zoe, "I die!". I seriously love/want/need this Balmain leather jacket. Too bad it's over $10,000!

Friday, August 28, 2009

Us Weekly in Chicago

At the Red Canary for the US Weekly Hot Hollywood Summer Party

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

H2pro's Pink Flat Iron = Love

Designed for the ultimate pink lover, H2pro's Pink 300 Special Edition (SE) Ceramic Styling Iron is one of the first tools to remove unwanted frizz and create perfectly straight hair, while adding a splash of color to your daily styling routine.

Reaching a temperature of 450°F in a matter of seconds, the Pink 300SE brings more styling power with advanced self adjusting plates to equal more smoothness and sleekness from a styling tool like never before.


www.h2probeautylife.com

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Angelina Jolie’s Babaii Waves

For her red carpet look during the August 10, 2009 premiere of "Inglourious Basterds", celebrity hairdresser David Babaii created a naturally tousled look for Angelina Jolie's long tresses.

First, David applied Hair Polish to her entire mane followed by spraying Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier to the root area for lift and volume. Next, he parted hair into 3 sections (This is David’s “key” signature tip). Beginning at the nape area, he used the David Babaii for WildAid Blow Dryer with the nozzle attachment for direct styling. To achieve her look, David blow dried her hair using a large round brush to smooth tresses straight and shiny. When done drying the entire head, he took large sections and wrapped hair around the same round brush. With the blow dryer and nozzle in hand, blow an additional blast of hot air for10 seconds and then hit the cool button for a burst of cool air: this sets the shape. Carefully release the section from the brush and continue until you have completed the whole head. To finish, spray Mise en Plis Light Styling Spray.

David Babaii for WildAid products can be purchased at: http://www.db4wildaid.com/ , Rite Aid, Ulta, http://www.drugstore.com/ & http://www.amazon.com/

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

PAWS Chicago


Coco and I at the PAWS Chicago 7th Annual Beach Party



Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Look of the Week


Leighton Meester at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards

Vegan Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner

As 100% Vegan, Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner by White Sands is an all natural, sulfate, silicone and cruelty free cleansing duo powered by Wheat and Silk Amino Acids. The line excels at moisturizing dry, damaged hair from the inside out, while providing superior hair color protection with each use.

White Sands Hydrating Shampoo will delicately cleanse and maintain an essential moisture balance for extremely dry, thirsty hair. Tresses that have become lifeless due to excessive styling and over processing will feel instantly revitalized and renewed. Easily erase the unwanted signs of frizz and cuticle stress, while improving hydration levels and strand strength.

White Sands Hydrating Conditioner is a light weight crème enriched with essential moisture to reverse the unwanted effects of extremely coarse, dry, and unruly hair. Soothe and nourish over stressed tresses to reveal amazingly smooth, soft, and silky locks. This ultra weightless formula will not weigh hair down while styling to create an irresistible look full of ultimate vigor and shine.

By correcting the hair’s internal moisture balance, White Sands Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner create a guard against humidity, creating the foundation for the perfect frizz free style. To further the pairs’ amazing results, Wheat Amino Acids promote moisture when applying hot tools, while Silk Amino Acids’ cationic and anionic properties create a positive charge to damaged hair fibers in order to polish tresses for high shine.

How does White Sands Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner prevent color fading?

Color Intelligent: Ensures protection of color treated hair and neutralizes the oxidative radicals generated by daily UV exposure, sealing in a moisture balance to create instantly shiny and healthy hair without residue or build up.

Clear Micro Shield: Secures hair color and locks in a balanced, self-adjusting moisture rendering the hair weightless.



3 reasons why you are color secure:

· Color Intelligent
· Sulfate Free
· Clear Micro Shield



Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Scarlett Johansson’s Summer Red Carpet Looks by David Babaii

Celebrity hairstylist David Babaii recently coiffed his client Scarlett Johansson for a few summer Red Carpet Events, creating some dramatic variations to her long strawberry blonde locks.


Scarlett Johansson at Comic-Con 2009

To achieve this curly, wavy, sexy look for Scarlett Johansson’s appearance at Comic-Con 2009, celebrity hairstylist David Babaii applied his Amplifying Whipped Mousse from roots to ends. This gives just the right amount of volume and hold to her strawberry blonde hair.

Next, he rough dried her tresses by using his hands, moving the hair in various directions. Once dry, he sectioned her hair into 3 different parts: top, sides and back leaving the nape area free. This is one of David’s most important styling tips, since you need to have constant control over the hair at all times. To create his famous wavy curls, he used a 1 ½” sized FHI Heat Ceramic Curling Iron.

To style, he took small “V” shaped strands and wrapped them around the inside of the barrel. Then, David allowed each curl to fall naturally. Through selected strands, he ran his fingers up the partially curled strand to achieve added volume. For additional lift at the scalp area, he sprayed Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier on his finger tips and applied to the root area by roughly massaging into the area. This adds added fullness and texture. To complete, he sprayed Mise en Plis Light Styling Spray.


Scarlett Johansson at LA Shorts Fest ‘09

David Babaii’s inspiration for Scarlett Johansson’s style was a 40’s Marilyn Monroe look with the illusion of a chin length “bob” without cutting any hair!

After drying her locks with Hair Polish applied to damp hair, David divided her tresses into 3 sections: top with a side part, sides and back leaving the nape area free. To create these large barrel sized curls, he took alternating “V” shaped partings to avoid any part lines from showing through. David used a 1 ½ inch FHI Heat Ceramic Curling Iron throughout her entire head. The sides and back curls were pinned into various sized looped curls giving the illusion of a short “bob”. On the top, he gently brushed her hair to one side forming soft waves. For added glamour, David brushed back one side and secured with a decorative hair pin. For hold, David used his Mise en Plis Light Styling Spray for a soft long lasting hold.



http://www.db4wildaid.com/

Monday, July 27, 2009

Diamonds & Rings

Gift to Myself = Hello Kitty Diamond Ring


Love. Love. Love.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Phoebe's Cupcakes

Yesterday, I discovered, what has to be, the BEST cupcakes I have ever had in my life: Phoebe's Cupcakes. Located in Chicago, this mini treat boutique has an array of tantalizing flavours paired with amazing design.

Glam Guide Recommendation: Try the Red Velvet Cupcake for one of the fluffiest frostings this side of town.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Shoe Obsession


Christian Louboutins = Love

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Hair How To: Lil Mama at BET Awards

Celebrity hairdresser Marcia Hamilton created a fun, fresh look for rapper Lil Mama at this years' 2009 BET Awards in Los Angeles. To copy her red carpet style:

1. Part a heavy fringe from eyebrow to eyebrow.


2. Brush all remaining hair up and to the side, above the left eyebrow.


3. Use a Goody Elastic Band to hold hair and sweep into a side ponytail. Spray hair with David Babaii for WildAid Mise En Plis Light Hold Hairspray to smooth down fly-aways.


4. For extra volume, wrap a human hair weft around the ponytail and secure with a bobby pin.


5. For smooth curls and waves in the ponytail, use H2pro's HC34 3/4² Ceramic Curling Iron. Taking 1 inch sections, mist with a thermal protection spray like White Sands Liquid Texture Medium Hold and wrap around a closed iron for perfectly polished curls.


6. For a smooth and perfect fringe, use a mini flat iron from root to ends. Spray with David Babaii for WildAid Extra Hold Styling Spray for a long lasting but movable hold. To finish, mist ponytail with a light shine spray to finish the look.




www.marciahamilton.com

Monday, June 29, 2009

Wet Cement

I am absolutely in love with the Wet Cement clothing line (so cute for summer!), especially this tank on Hills’ darling Audrina: the perfect compliment to black skinny jeans.

Wet Cement clothing has a fabulous array of handmade and custom-screened tank tops, t-shirts and hoodies. The best past is every piece you buy is one of a kind: so chic!

Plus, Wet Cement is available in all of my favorite stores like Fred Segal, Lisa Kline, Neiman Marcus, Saks, Nordstrom’s and Bloomingdales.

No wonder stars like Lindsay Lohan, Paula Abdul, and Lacey Schwimmer are fans of the line!

www.wetcementclothing.com

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

H2pro 1-Minute Thermal Hair Treatment

As the perfect hot tool partner, H2pro Silk is a 1-minute leave in treatment to revitalize hair and protect tresses from heat as you style. Apply before using your favorite H2pro tool to moisturize and create silky smooth hair.

Infused with Jojoba Hydrolyzing Crystals, this treatment will hydrate as well as protect hair from heat. As a leave-in treatment providing results in just 1-minute, H2pro Silk will enhance the benefits of Nano Hi-Tech Technology, a unique feature of all H2pro tools combining three distinct Nano particles (Nano Ti + Nano TiO + Nano Ag) to leave hair healthier, shiner, and more vibrant, while removing bacteria and pollutants.


Wednesday, June 17, 2009

The Cure 24/7 Repairs Split Ends

The Cure 24/7 by White Sands is a revolutionary leave in treatment that repairs split ends and mends the cuticle through a new scientific process called “Cellular Bridging”. This innovative process stimulates hair cell renewal with Micro-gels so tiny they instantly fill cuticle cracks, leaving each strand smooth and repaired up to 7 days. It also serves as a 2nd skin to moisturize internally while repelling humidity on the outside.

Finally, a serum delivers nonstop conditioning and superior results 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Cure 24/7 never sleeps always providing these advanced restoration properties without regard for time or the elements outside.

The Cure 24/7 is the newest cutting edge leave-in treatment with visible results in just minutes. The name says it all; a treatment that can be done day or night, wet or dry. Plus, The Cure requires NO HEAT to work. With blends of natural botanicals and Cell Bridging Technology, The Cure 24/7 mends split ends, repairs damaged hair fibers, restores internal moisture, while making tresses stronger, smoother, and shinier. Creating healthy, frizz and split end free hair has never been so convenient and simple.


www.whitesandsproducts.com

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Catherine Zeta-Jones: How to Achieve the Look

37th AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards

Catherine Zeta-Jones Hair How To by David Babaii


After gently towel-drying her hair to remove excess water, I warmed a small amount of Hair Polish in the palms of my hands before applying it through the hair. I've found warming this product actually boosts its ability to seal the cuticle, while repairing and strengthening each strand. Not to mention the shine!

Next, I dried her hair using my David Babaii for WildAid Blow Dryer with the nozzle attachment and a large round brush to smooth hair straight. Try to avoid any metal coated brushes. These brushes only generate unnecessary heat and will cause hair to be baked not dried. I sectioned her hair first: top, sides and back. To begin, I started by drying the nape area first and then proceeded until her entire head was dry.

Finally, to achieve her sleek straight look I went through her hair with my David Babaii for WildAid Styling Iron with Tourmaline and Ceramic technology. I did this by once again dividing her hair into three parts again: top, sides and back. Starting at the nape area and taking small sections at a time, I combed the hair before running the flat iron through. For the mega watt shine, I applied an additional amount of Hair Polish after the entire head was straightened. This created her mirror finish.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Fall 2009 Hair Trends by David Babaii

Celebrity hairstylist David Babaii’s forecast for Fall Hair 2009 includes a flash back to the 70’s: an era considered to be a major turning point for hair with the birth of the blow dryer, Farah Fawcett’s famous style, the Shag, the Afro and punk. In 2009, the blow dryer will, once again, play a key role in creating looks for longer length hair.

The David Babaii for WildAid Blow Dryer is one of the safest and most innovative dryers on the market today. It provides Ceramic and Tourmaline technology, negative ionization system, Advanced Nano-Fuzeion™, low EMF and a “one shot fuse”. These advances in technology provide saving on electricity, drying hair 50% faster and safer all while maintaining healthier and shinier hair.

According to celebrity stylist David Babaii, hair is all about movement with soft layers to achieve an updated version of Farah’s world famous hairstyle. Opt for a longer length fringe so you can easily create changes in your style. The key is creating a lot of changes using accessories like a fabulous headband or scarf to transform your style as often as your mood fits.

To accomplish, simply use a leave in treatment such as Hair Polish to mend, nourish and create shine. (Keeping hair in optimum condition is always a trend and fashion statement). Hair Polish will also help to maintain a sleek straight look with bounce and movement. Today, most women achieve their gleaming straight tresses with a flat iron. However, The David Babaii for WildAid Styling Iron will keep hair shiny and healthy even if used daily. It contains 3 layers of baked Ceramic and Tourmaline plates producing a high level of negative ions, allowing each strand to absorb moisture, improve its condition and repel static plus generate maximum amount of far infrared heat (a gentle, less damaging form). So, use it daily without damaging your hair!

The 70’s Shag incorporated many disconnected layers. In 2009, any disconnect is out dated. A well blended and softly textured version of the Shag will definitely turn heads. Create this look by using David Babaii for WildAid Fibers Molding Paste. It is a distinctive styling product ideal for all of your finishing needs, creating texture, movement and style definition. This gentle hold paste composed of feather like fibers fashions a dramatic effect when applied. Simply rub a small amount into the palm of your hands after hair is dry and scrunch to create texture and definition.

Big hair also dominated this period and will always be a fashion statement. What woman doesn’t love “Gianormous” hair? No matter what length of texture, volume can be created numerous ways. Using volumizing products such as David Babaii for WildAid Amplifying Shampoo and Conditioner is the foundation for all good hair days. Next, after styling use my Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier by lifting sections and spraying. This is like a burst of oxygen to the hair without any build up or a sticky feel. The volume you love will last all day.

For women with highly textured hair, the Afro gave this era a sense of freedom and style. For Fall Hair 2009, your curls and waves can still experience that same freedom. Do not work against your curls, instead enhance them with David Babaii Bohemian Beach Spray. Globally sourced, the Bohemian Beach Spray contains sea salt from the Dead Sea for naturally enhanced texture; mineral rich Volcanic Ash from the Vanuatu Islands of the South Pacific for increased volume; a trio of Blue Algae, Mango and Kiwi to keep hair thoroughly hydrated; Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Hemp Oil and Cupuacu Butter to further aid moisture retention. This extraordinary blend works together to create texture or volume, while strengthening and moisturizing. It is perfect on wet or dry hair to define your curls and waves. To freshen them after a long day, simply spray extra Bohemian Beach Spray and your curls will be instantly revived like that much needed afternoon cup of coffee.

For Fall 2009, hair color should be natural looking but color enhanced with a conditioner or glaze to bring out your hair’s assets.

The 70’s is my favorite era so think of Goldie Hawn, ABBA and Disco!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Access Hollywood Photos

Check me out as a model for David Babaii for WildAid. David is a hair genius and I was in absolute hair heaven!





Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Puppy Couture





I am absolutely in love with these gorgeous tutus for my baby yorkie Coco from One Lucky Dog Couture.

Friday, May 15, 2009

NEW Magazine Article

Check out the August 2009 issue of Hairdo Ideas Magazine with my article = on newsstands now!



Monday, May 11, 2009

Smudge for Endless Hairstyling Options

As a multi-purpose product, White Sands Smudge Texture Creme finally makes styling hair a fun and artistic experience, offering endless, creative options for piecing, straightening, spiking, texturizing, blow drying, curling, and even flat ironing. Perfect on a wet or dry mane, this finishing aid instantly leaves hair soft, smooth, and touchable but totally in control.

Since Smudge is weightless, this non-greasy formula is ideal for any hair type and length, never leaving tresses with a heavy product feel or build up. Hairstyles will instantly be free of stubborn fly a-ways, frizz, revealing revitalized locks with an incredibly healthy shine.

Transform boring tresses into the extraordinary with a smidgen of Smudge.



Smudge Styling Tips


As a straightening cream: Apply throughout wet, newly washed and conditioned hair, then blow dry. Pair with a flat iron for results that shout straight shiny hair.



As a texturizer: Apply to dry hair for a silky, touchable style. Simply scrunch or twist the product into tresses for multiple results.



As an anti-frizz aid: Cocktail Smudge with White Sands Glaze Plus and apply to wet or dry hair to tame unwanted frizzies. Each strand will be as smooth as silk.


http://www.whitesandsproducts.com/

Friday, May 8, 2009

Favorite New Cleanser

Yes to Tomatoes Trouble Free Face Wash is my new favorite cleanser. My skin feels amazing, looking clearer and brighter each day!

The wash is made with lycopene, found in organic red fruits and vegetables, to help brighten, refine and purify combination to oily skin. It's also made with 26 rich minerals from the Dead Sea that help detoxify and mineralize the skin naturally. This cleanser removes excess oils and other impurities, leaving skin totally clean.


Thursday, May 7, 2009

Fall Hair Forecast

For Fall Hair 2009, intricate buns and glamorous ponytails are hot trends on the runways along with bringing back teasing for height and texture. Pomades and hairsprays will be ideal for re-creating these catwalk styles. All looks are sleek and polished, turning your ceramic flat iron into the perfect way to make tresses frizz free.

Pomade Pick: David Babaii for WildAid Volcanic Ash Sculpting Clay to create and support any textured or molded style such as the bold buns of Fall

Hairspray Pick:
White Sands Stuck Up Mega Hold Hairspray for height and hold without a stiff, sticky feel

Tool Pick: H2pro 300 Special Edition Styling Iron to remove frizz for a perfectly polished ponytail

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

White Sands Hairstyling How-To

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK : CELEBRITY PINCURLS


Fernando Salas, founder of the professional hair care company White Sands, shares his tips for how to achieve the picture perfect pincurl.


Wash and condition with Phase 1 Shampoo and Conditioner.

Use 4 to 6 sprays of Porosity on wet hair for even distribution. It cures dry texture and balances moisture.

Cocktail the Firm Mousse with Designer Gel this will give you the most volume possible.

Dry hair with a flat brush and spray again with Liquid Texture Firm.

Dry the spray with hot air and recomb.

Take sections the size of a fifty-cent piece and wrap them around your fingers. As with a curling iron, wrap the sections from the inside to the outside of two or three fingers (this will determine the curl size and volume).

Next, draw the curl from your fingers and hold it pinched between your index finger and thumb. Then apply a flat iron to the curl.

Consume the curl into the flat iron and hold for about 10 seconds. Pin with a clip.

Let the curl cool. Remove clips and put your fingers through the curls. The more you comb through the hair, the looser the style will become.

Finish with Infinity Finishing Spray to add extra volume and a beautiful, touchable finish.

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Monday, April 27, 2009

Monday Must

Prada Tessuto Pietre Tote = the perfect amount of pop for a fabulous summer handbag


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Infinity Finishing Spray

White Sands Infinity Finishing Spray instantly transforms into the hairspray of choice for the stylist and the styled. Due to the product’s versatility and infinite styling options, Infinity is a flexible finish spray, providing incredible hold, control, and volume. It can be easily combed through for any style change, provides UV protection, and repels moisture, even in the harshest weather conditions.

Effortlessly keeps your favorite hairstyle in check with tresses taking on a nude-like feel once styled. Unwanted product build-up and a heavy stickiness are problems of the past. Advance into the future with Infinity to enhance your design and finish with a fast drying, weightless, long-lasting style.

Infinity Finishing Spray is also ideal with any hot tool, allowing you to create and recreate with ease. Infinity even increases the amount of shine in the hair when paired with your favorite iron. The more heat applied, the shinier the hair becomes, providing superior on-demand styling performance.

Use Infinity Finishing Spray for wet or dry styling to achieve the desired style and finish.

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