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Got Dry Hair? Let’s Fix It!

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Of course your hair is all dried out. This summer was brutal! But never fear, the hair gods are here. You don’t have to cut off all your locks just because they’re looking a little thirsty. Here are 6 tricks to get hair hydrated and totally gorg for fall from Amina Bouchouirab, treatment specialist at one of our fave salons, Pierre Michel.

1. Get a little snip snip. Cut off the ends now to save the rest of your locks tomorrow.

2. Apply a good deep conditioner to hair and then either place a hot towel on your head or if you have a sauna at your gym, place a plastic shower cap on your head in the sauna.

3. Switch your brush. Your hair is sensitive right now. Plastic bristled brushes tend to pull and tear hair. Try a boar bristle brush (such as a Mason Pearson) instead.

4. Skip a day between washes to give your hair a break and to let natural oils work their magic. On days of unwash use a dry shampoo to get rid of noticeable grease.

5. Use a hydrating shampoo and conditioner on a daily basis.

6. Air dry, air dry, air dry…just for a week or so until your hair is hydrated. Heating tools just keep sucking out hair’s natural moisture.

Is Insuring Your Hair a Little Douchey?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

That was the question being asked around our office when we first heard the story of the million dollar insurance policy on football player Troy Polamalu’s locks. Then someone over in the inventory department got all journalisty on us and found out the real story. Polamalu didn’t insure his own luscious locks, his sponsor, the shampoo company Head & Shoulders took out the policy to protect their investment. That made a little more sense. We apologize for jumping to D-word conclusions.

And frankly we only got judgey because all of us are so enamored with the three feet of locks that Troy shakes out of his helmet in the end zone. We should all have such romance novel cover manes.

What do you think? Are Troy’s locks worth $1 million? Would you ever insure your hair? Or any other body part for that matter?

The Pixie Craze is Contagious!! Should Jo Go Pixie?

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Hi ladies! Jo here! My hair has gone through varying lengths over the years, bob, long, bangs, layers, bob and now back to long. But I have never chopped it all off. The pixie is in the one cut I have never tried. And why? Well it is scary! It just seems like such a drastic switch. I for one can’t imagine even getting into the shower and having nothing to run my fingers through.

But I am easily swayed by trends. Emma Watson, Cate Blanchett, Renee Zellwegger and now Anne Hathaway have all gone pixie and I think they look super cute. Jackie disagrees on Anne Hathaway, but that’s ok.  Every once in awhile we have thoughts of our own.

So I am thinking about it. That’s as far as I have gotten…just thinking about it. But I want to hear your thoughts.

Should I pixie?

Mane on Main: Lizzie Grubman Goes Shorter, Darker, Sexier (Rarrr!)

Monday, August 30th, 2010

If you know our dear friend Lizzie Grubman than you know that her new hue is essentially brunette for the long time uber-blonde. We’ve known Lizzie for years and we’ve always loved the blonde locks on her, but that’s because we didn’t know any better.

She recently met with the hair gods over at Pierre Michel in NYC for this trim and darkening. The color was done by Ludovic Audesson and the cut was done by Chris Brescia and we have to say BRAVO to them!

Gorg cut. Gorg color. Gorg lady!!

Lock & Mane on Betty Confidential

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

We heart gossip blogger extraordinaire Micah Jesse. Not only doesn’t he mind slinging back a martini in a beer glass with us every once in awhile but he has a fantabulous sense of style. That’s probably why those pretty bitches over at Betty Confidential asked him for his Red Carpet Dos and Don’ts.

We couldn’t agree more with the Georgia Peach about the dilemma of white deodorant stains and then general horror that is body glitter.

And we feel strongly about his suggestions when it comes to hair!

I know, I know the summer can be hot, and even worse, humid. But that’s no excuse for stepping out with a frizzy head of hair. I suggest using a product like Frizz Ease or slicking back your hair into a tight ponytail if you think your locks are are going to turn into a Lion’s mane. Speaking of manes, you can pick up lots of luscious products for your hair at Lock & Mane.

Thanks for the love, my love. Can’t wait to see you for fashion week!

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