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By NaturallyCurly · Published December 14, 2009

Infiniti Nano Silver

Revlon Perfect Heat Ceramic

“We lab-tested 10 hair dryers (also called blow dryers”> and found that you can spend up to $200 for the quietest model—or spend $20 for our Best Buy and use all that extra money to buy some ear plugs. For consumers itching to tame curls, we also tested nine straightening irons. The best performer was the Infiniti Nano Silver by Conair SS9 for $100—but if that’s more than you want to spend, the Revlon Perfect Heat Ceramic RVST2001C ($30″> offers an excellent value, plus it’s light and travels well.”

—Consumer Reports

By NaturallyCurly · Published December 14, 2009

Although Frank Barbosa—Hair Department Head on Sex and the City 2—can’t dish about Carrie and Big’s marriage (sorry, we’ll have to wait until the film releases in May for that!”>, he can tell all about the hair on the set and how he keeps the four leading ladies looking their SEX-iest.

Carrie’s as notorious for her messy, free flowing waves as she is for her love of designer heels. To get her lived in, bed head, sexy hair that all girls crave and love (we know you do!”>, Frank spritzes the René Furterer Naturia dry shampoo throughout her hair to give it texture and added volume.

For the smooth, sleek blowouts that enhance Charlotte’s polished, Park Avenue persona, Frank relies on René Furterer Fioravanti no rinse detangling spray. He says, “I just can’t live without it in my set bag. It gives hair that healthy, Hollywood glow without being greasy or weighing the hair down. We all love it on the set!”

Filming outdoors can be a challenge, but Frank can’t let wind, rain, and other outdoor elements stand in the way of camera-ready hair. He always keeps Klorane no rinse care with papyrus milk on hand to tame tresses in humid climates and control fly-aways.

René Furterer Naturia dry shampoo retails for $12 for 1.6 oz. and $24 for 3.2 oz., René Furterer Fioravanti no rinse detangling spray retails for $24 and Klorane no rinse care with papyrus milk retails for $14. All René Furterer products are available in salons nationwide and at beauty.com and Klorane products are available at beauty.com.

By NaturallyCurly · Published December 11, 2009

Will wearing Nicole by OPI’s “Respect the World” make you fashionable in 2010?

Pantone — self-proclaimed global authority on color—recently announced Pantone 15-5519 Turquoise, an inviting, luminous hue, as the color of the year for 2010. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of well-being.

So how does this translate to hair and beauty, one might wonder. Hair, maybe not, but we see some beautiful turquoise nails in our future, and maybe some eyelids?

We’ll see what happens next year!

Will you wear turquoise eye shadow next year?(survey software“>

By NaturallyCurly · Published December 11, 2009

Dario Alequin/NFphoto.com

Taylor Swift shows off her straight hair.

Taylor Swift is celebrating her latest milestone—with a new hairdo!

The singer – who turns 20 Sunday – was spotted with straight hair while heading out to dinner in NYC.

See more celebs who have switched up their hair for winter

Earlier in the day, Swift Twittered: “Photo shoot all day, followed by dinner with [actress] Emma Stone. Then we wandered around a candy store like wide-eyed little kids.”

See Taylor Swift and the other best dressed stars at the AMAs

Swift—who just landed eight Grammy nods—recently wrote on her MySpace blog that the holidays are her “favorite time of year. Hands down.”

“I love everything about this time of year, but mostly the way that people find ways to be with the ones they love,” wrote Swift, who is dating “New Moon” hottie Taylor Lautner. “And I love sweaters. Everyone is wearing sweaters right now.”

— US Magazine

By NaturallyCurly · Published December 9, 2009

Do these lovely ladies need a pill to “cure” their textured hair?

Scientists who discovered the ‘curly gene‘ are developing a treatment that could spell the end of hair straighteners.

It is hoped the breakthrough could lead to a pill to make hair straighter or curlier, rendering the must-have beauty accessory redundant.

The discovery will also make it possible to predict whether a baby will have straight or curly hair.

And it may even help police, with DNA found at the scene of the crime indicating how wavy a suspect’s locks are.

Researchers in Australia identified the trichohyalin gene as being mainly responsible for creating curls.

Although it was known to play a role in the development of the hair follicle, Queensland Institute of Medical Research scientists have discovered its role in curliness.

Professor Nick Martin, author of the research, said a variation in the gene determined the straightness or curliness of hair. Professor Martin said it may be possible to come up with treatments to make hair straighter rather than relying on heated hair straighteners.

He said: “Potentially we can now develop new treatments to make hair curlier or straighter, rather than treating the hair directly.

“I will be discussing this with a major cosmetic company in Paris in January,” he said. (NaturallyCurly guesses this is L’Oreal, who supposedly has been working on a pill for curly hair for some time.”>

— The Daily Mail

By NaturallyCurly · Published December 8, 2009

Gretchen Heber, left, and Michelle Breyer founded NaturallyCurly.com in 1998.

NaturallyCurly.com has been named one of Austin’s “30 City Gems” by Austin Monthly magazine, in its December issue.

The nod reports: “When curly-headed Austinites Gretchen Heber and Michelle Breyer launched NaturallyCurly.com 11 years ago, they were doing what many of us only dream about: following a passion. The site exploeded and has since become the go-to place on the Web for both curly-girles around the world and the companies that make products for them. Heber and Breyer follow in long line of Austin entrepreneurs who are living proof that work can be fun — and insanely rewarding. They insist the secret to their success is simple: “A lot of curlies—a lot of room to grow.”

In picking its 30 gems, the magazine says “There are enough obvious cool things about Austin that we could make a list of them in our sleep. But wake up, fellow Austinites—there are so many obscure, iconoclastic, quirky and fascinating facets of this town that we compiled an entirely different kind of list. These are 30 more gems—new or under the radar—that will make you appreciate our city’s cool factor.”

By NaturallyCurly · Published December 2, 2009

Andrew Shawaf/Pacific Coast News

Justin Timberlake is sporting curls again.

After going solo back in 2002, Justin Timberlake ditched the highlighted curls that made him famous in ‘NSync for a sexy cropped cut that he has kept ever since. But, now, it seems that Justin is getting back to his roots. The sexy singer stepped out on a movie set showing off a head full of almost-blond curls! While his luxurious waves first captured our hearts back in his boy band days, we’re so used to seeing his close crop that this really took us by surprise.

— People magazine

By NaturallyCurly · Published December 1, 2009

Eufora Haircare and celebrity stylist Allison Woodruff are taking the guesswork out of holiday hair how-to.

Allison is a stylist at the Sally Hershberger Downtown Salon in New York City with a celebrity clientele that includes Parker Posey, Ana Ortiz, Tracy Anderson and Megan Mullaly. These flattering and universal looks are guaranteed to turn heads at your next holiday gathering.

Seventies Throwback

For a glamorous look that is easy to pull off at home, Allison recommends creating big waves. This style works best on medium-long lengths but can also be achieved on shorter bobs. To get the look, Allison recommends:

• Prep wet hair with Eufora Formation Whipped Styling Solution and blow hair out smooth
• Take a double barrel curling iron and curl the entire head
• Break up the curls using fingers and finish with Eufora Illuminate Shine
• Mist for frizz control and shine

Hot Buns

An updo is an easy way to go from office appropriate to party-ready in no time. Follow Allison’s quick tips to achieve this style:

• Blow hair out smooth, creating a center part
• Taking the lengths of the hair, create a ponytail around a donut-shaped rat (to create structure”> and wrap the hair around
• Secure this style with bobby pins and Eufora Elevate Finishing Spray
• To smooth any fly-aways on the top of the head, apply a light application of Eufora Pure Polish Drops

Island-bound for the Holidays?

Toss a bottle of new Eufora Piece Works Defining Paste in your bag! Piece Works is a re-workable styling product designed to provide pliable hold and lasting control while doubling as an antioxidant rich wear-in treatment. It is rich in antioxidants to prevent hair damage by neutralizing free radicals and photo damage from UVA and UVB rays. For a carefree beach babe look, Allison recommends:

• Scrunch Eufora Piece Works into damp hair and diffuse dry
• Curl random sections of hair throughout the entire head with a small barrel curling iron

By NaturallyCurly · Published December 1, 2009

The office holiday party is a great opportunity to show your co-workers a more glamorous side of yourself, but there’s a fine line between a “do” and an “over-do.”

Makeup artist Gita Bass, who has created eye-catching looks for celebrities such as Eliza Dushku, Mila Kunis and Keira Knightly, offers her advice for flawless holiday party looks:

DON’T go overboard with the eye makeup: The key is to look great but still professional and approachable. “Instead of a dark, edgy smoky eye, choose brown, slate or plum for a softer look, and make sure to blend well so there are no harsh lines,” Bass suggests. “Keep the rest of the face bare to avoid looking overdone.”

DO opt for a red pout: A red lip is always appropriate when paired with soft makeup on the rest of the face. This makes your look fun and festive, yet classic, says Bass. “Make sure to powder the edges of your lips to prevent any bleeding and remember to check your teeth after you apply!

DON’T look washed out: Summer may be long gone, but bronzer is a great way to achieve a healthy glow all year round. “During the winter months, it’s best to choose a bronzer that is more matte and less shimmery for a more natural finish,” Bass recommends.

DO perk up your peepers: Spend hours staring at your computer screen, Blackberry or iPhone, and your eyes will red, irritated and screaming for relief. “Bloodshot eyes are never a good look, especially at an event where you should look polished and put-together,” Bass says. “To look bright-eyed and well-rested, try some ROHTO eye drops. These drops not only lubricate and soothe your eyes, they have refreshing ‘kick,’ that makes eyes feel awake and refreshed instantly.”

By NaturallyCurly · Published December 1, 2009

Our CurlTalkers are a wonderful, boisterous bunch. We talk tough, we argue, we complain. But we know, truly, that CurlTalkers are tender to the core. Read their beautiful stories of holiday gift giving and receiving and you’ll know just what an amazing group of curlies call NaturallyCurly home.

NetG

When we were in high school my brother was a baseball player and wanted to get recruited to play college ball. He hit over .500, but never hit a home run.

There was that old M&Ms commercial where kids were playing a baseball game, and different colors represented different types of hits. Greens were home runs. (Yes, we were very innocent, and no you couldn’t just buy a single color at the time that I knew of.”> The entire fall semester of school I bought M&Ms each time I wanted a snack and saved the greens. Each time one of my friends bought some I asked them to save the greens. For Hanukkah I ended up giving my brother a jar of green M&Ms. Years later he told me it was the best present anyone had given him, because he knew how much time and energy it took to collect all of them.

Oh, and the next year he hit his first home run.

rudeechick

In HS and college I had 2 best friends. One was Jewish (like me”> and the other was Catholic. We were HS tight, ya know? Lived in each others houses, etc.

Every Christmas I was invited to join my friend Karen and her immediate family only for the holiday. They were old-school Italian, so the food was abundant and off the hook. But the best part was being included as a member of the family; it always felt warm and close and not at all commercial. I was moved and grateful to be so unconditionally welcomed in their intimate family tradition.

PartyHair

I grew up in central Illinois and we had years and years of terribly cold and snowy winters when I was in grade school and junior high. My dad was an over-the-road truck driver, and because of our horrible weather, and the horrible weather on the east coast (where they always seemed to send him in December”>, we never knew for sure if he was going to make it home for Christmas even if the boss guaranteed him the day off.

So every year for years the best gift our family got was hearing that “big dog” idling outside, and Dad yelling, “MERRY CHRISTMAS!” regardless of the time of night.

I miss my dad so much.

Jess the Mess

Last year my uncle got a huge check from disability that he had been fighting for for over a year. He bought the entire family a season pass to Disneyland for Christmas with his check. Less than 2 weeks later he died. We have gone 7 times this year and every time we thank him.

curlypearl

Not to be sappy, but I’m so thrilled to be alive and post-surgery, every bell, song and holiday greeting I hear from any and all religions are going to be gifts to me this season. I’m so excited and ready for the holidays!!!

NoraCurl

My two BFFs would always invite me and my family over for Christmas and Thanksgiving. Their mom would always cook her famous enchiladas and we would always have apple cider and do cheers in honor of being together. They have this tradition when after dinner, everyone gathers around the Christmas tree and my BFFs would always perform a song they wrote (they’re aspiring singers-songwriters”>. Last year, we got an old friend of ours back in Orlando, Alexis on the phone to listen, and they performed “When You’re Around”, which was written for me and our friend. The song was to remind them that we’ve been BFFs ever since 2004, that they moved with me, and that they’d always be there no matter what. I was so touched I almost cried, and Alexis actually did start to cry a bit. The gift to me was mostly that they were letting me know all that in their own words from their own heart. It was the best present anyone has ever given me.

By NaturallyCurly · Published November 23, 2009

We hear you! Since January, we’ve asked you a lot of questions on our home-page polls, and your responses have been enlightening. We discovered that you’re mostly loyal to one stylist, but some of you do switch around. We found that most of you like your man’s curls short and controlled, but that some of you crazy curlies like your guy’s hair long and wild. Sixty-one of you prefer Julia Roberts’ hair in “Pretty Woman” to the ‘dos she sported in other films. In short, we curlies are opinionated, and we thought you might like to see what you had to say over the hear on a variety of topic. Enjoy, and weigh in below in the comments section if you just can’t believe what you’re seeing!

By NaturallyCurly · Published November 23, 2009

Blake Lively

Rick Wellman, celebrity colorist and blond expert, specializes in blondes. As the head colorist and co-owner of Patrick Melville Salon, his clients include celebrity blondes like Heidi Klum and Blake Lively—the latter, who hits up the salon with her dog Penny, was recently credited with the hair of the moment by the New York Times.

As a former artist, Wellman has an uncanny ability to blend and paint color onto hair, using his unique signature style called Bio-Lights, finding the perfect, natural-looking shade which Wellman claims is dependent on your skin tone. While he is an influential colorist at a top salon, Wellman has also worked with companies like Clairol to develop boxed at-home color.

When coloring natural curly or wavy hair, Wellman says to keep in mind the texture is generally a little more coarse and dry. It can also be a little more difficult to find those hard to reach areas when dyeing curly hair at home. Use an old toothbrush for assistance.

One advantage, though, is that most likely the curls will camouflage any missed spots. Treat and time the root area differently than you treat the ends, especially if you already taken away your hair’s virginity. Be careful to avoid excessive overlapping of color to the ends as curly hair tends to be more porous and can quickly suck up color and become dull. Try adding a tablespoon of natural coconut oil to buffer the remaining formula and help protect ends.

When getting highlights, avoid many tiny fine strands of light pieces as they can just get lost and melt into your curls. Generally, curly hair needs thicker pieces of lightness to be even noticed or worth the while.

Wellman says that the key to achieving natural-looking blond color is “to keep subtle dimension throughout. Solid platinum or monotone yellow are dead giveaways to fake hair color. Remember, hair naturally is composed of different shades blended in the same family. For a more natural look, blonde hair color should always be a little more toned down or ashy near the root area and gradually lighter and vibrant towards the ends… never the reversed.”

By NaturallyCurly · Published November 20, 2009

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By NaturallyCurly · Published November 19, 2009

Noemie Lenoir before and after

Unbelievably, it seems the Britney look is catching on. Gorgeous French model and actress Noemie Lenoir, the face of Marks and Spencer and Next, was spotted in New York—with a freshly shorn blonde crop.

Noemie is barely recognisable without the signature golden brown pre-Raphaelite curls she normally sports in television and advertising campaigns for the companies she models for.

What was she thinking?: Model and actress Noemie Lenoir has cut her beautiful brown curls off for this severe blond crop.

With no clue as to why she’s undergone such a severe transformation, one can only conclude that she’s been cast a baddie in her latest film.

She is currently filming the third installment in the Rush Hour franchise with Chris Tucker.

The mother of one, who is married to French international and Chelsea star, Claude Makelele, looked like she was getting into character, as she sat stern, and unsmiling while lunching with friends at popular celeb restaurant Cipriani.

Let’s hope this attack of the crops isn’t catching.

Who will it strike next?

— The London Evening Standard

By NaturallyCurly · Published November 19, 2009

In its ninth installment, Consumer Reports AdWatch takes a look at the eyelash growing drug Latisse. The ad is everywhere.

And while it may be easy to spot a TV commercial for Latisse, it’s not so easy for consumers to recognize the downside of gorgeous eyelashes.

Consumer Reports spells it out—the drug, which costs about $100 a month, could make hair grow in places you don’t want it; it could turn your blue eyes brown; it could cause darkening of the lower eyelids and a “raccoon” look; and it could give you itchy, red eyes. And P.S., when you stop using Latisse, your eyelashes return to normal.

Consumer Reports notes that Latisse has caught the eye of the Food and Drug Administration, which in September warned Allergan that promotional materials on the drug’s Web site omitted or minimized certain risks.

As noted in a blog posted at ConsumerReportsHealth.org, the Latisse commercial embodies pretty much everything that’s wrong with direct-to-consumer advertising.

Click here for the blog and the Ad Watch video

By NaturallyCurly · Published November 19, 2009

Actress Lucy Benjamin is mostly worried about her hair going wild as she prepares to embark on her jungle adventure for the taping of the British TV show “I’m a Celebrity”.

The 39 year-old mum-of-one said she is so concerned about the state of her frizzy hair if she doesn’t have any conditioner she might have to resort to rubbing leaves into it.

She says: “I couldn’t be without my hair conditioner because I’ve got naturally curly hair. I’m trying to wangle getting conditioner in because otherwise I’m going to look like a mad woman.

“At one point I thought, ‘I’m just going to pick leaves that have got balm in them and rub them in my hair, anything.”

By NaturallyCurly · Published November 19, 2009

Taylor Swift has spoken about her “girly” fashion style.

In the December issue of “In Style” magazine, Swift gave girls tips on getting their hair to look curly. “It helps if you have natural curly hair but if you want a really good spiral curl and want it to have a nice lift, you take a piece of your hair and wrap it around your finger, going towards the back of your head.”

She also told the publication: “I love dresses, I love skirts, headbands, old antique necklaces.

“I’m really inspired by retro fashions and things that were beautiful then and can still be beautiful now in a more modernized way,” the “You Belong With Me” singer added.

By NaturallyCurly · Published November 19, 2009

Look like a star! Quick directions for achieving celebrity looks at home.

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood glowed on the red carpet this past weekend at the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards. Her look was romantic, polished, and ultra-glamorous. Alterna’s Global Creative Director, Michael Shaun Corby, explains how to re-create this glam-curly, red-carpet look at home.

• Work a volumizing styling lotion into damp, freshly washed hair like Alterna’s Hemp with Organics Thickening Compound and create a side part
• Blow-dry hair with a round brush to achieve volume, especially at the roots
• Back-comb the top back portion of the hair lightly and carefully to get volume at the top of the head
• Lightly spray the entire head and hair with Alterna’s Caviar Working Hair Spray
• Use a wide-barrel curling iron to curl sections of the hair from mid-shaft to the ends, spraying each curl with Caviar Working Hair Spray after it’s been curled, to maintain the shape
• Pin back a small amount of hair from the sides, securing just below the back-combed section and pushing it up and back slightly to get extra height
• Use fingers to lightly separate the curls to add some texture
• Finish with a light spray of Caviar Working Hair Spray and Hemp with Organics Spray Shine for a brilliant sheen

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s fun, feminine updo perfectly complemented her elegant sparkly gown. We love the loose curls that fall along her face! To get this look at home, Alterna’s Corby offers a few easy steps using Alterna products:

• Work a small amount of Alterna’s Hemp Shine & Texturizing Catalyst into damp, freshly washed hair for smooth, soft, weightless volume and create a side part
• Blow-dry hair with a round brush
• Lightly spray the entire head and hair with Alterna’s Caviar Working Hair Spray
• Use a small-barrel curling iron to create ringlet curls throughout the hair from mid-shaft to the ends, spraying each curl with Caviar Working Hair Spray to maintain the shape
• Coat fingers lightly in Caviar Anti-Aging Shaping Balm, and use fingers to lightly separate the curls and add texture with the balm
• Pin up the hair by rolling the ends under for a ‘faux bob’ effect and pinning to secure. Make sure to leave some loose curled strands to fall along the face
• Finish with a light spray of Caviar Working Hair Spray and Hemp with Organics Spray Shine for a brilliant sheen

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman’s hairdresser David Babaii created Nicole’s loose waves for the award show.

• Shampoo and condition hair with David Babaii for WildAid Amplifying Shampoo and Conditioner for volume. His motto is: rinse, rinse rinse so you have a clean canvas. This is a must for achieving a “good hair day!”
• Spray the entire head with David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray and scrunch the product into hair. This gives just the right amount of texture and movement.
• To create added volume while blow drying, move hair in various directions. Once dry, section 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. He 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, use David Babaii for WildAid Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier. With fingers, lift sections for extra volume and height.
• To complete the look, spray David Babaii for WildAid Mise en Plis Light Styling Spray.