Summer? Fake it!

Mid 70's with a chance of sun is Summer in Washington for ya! You cant rely on mother nature. Here's a few ways to fake that summer look. First of all, get a tan! You can hit the beds but I prefer a little self tanner. Whether it be at home or in a salon, get a glow going. A little bronzer goes a long way too. Bright colors are always a nice touch a on the nails. If you have issues with polish chipping, try Schellac. I have had great success with this gel-based polish. There's no dry time and it lasts for two weeks! And last, but certainly not least, what to do with your hair. Want beach hair? Spray in a salt water based product. My fav is Bumble and Bumble's Surf Spray. Apply to damp hair and let air dry or diffuse depending on the natural amount of wave in your hair. It gives nice separation and texture. If you you swim in chlorine or salt water, shampoo with Kerastase Bain Apres Soliel. It will remove buildup without stripping your color or drying out your hair. Balyage highlights brighten up your hair with less maintenance that foils. These hand painted highlights not only look more natural, they last up to 12 weeks! That's about how long our summer is here in the Puget Sound! So here's to summer! Soak up as much vitamin D as you can!

InStyle Haircare

May brings InStyle Magazine's Best Beauty Buys issue! InStyle does a annual product review of their favorites for everything from makeup to bodycare. Of course I was curious what haircare and hair tools made the cut. Here are a few of their favorites that I have used and stand behind! For more suggestions, pick up your copy on news stands now. Enjoy!

  Kerastase gives hair instant gratification!

Best Shampoo

For Normal Hair

Kerastase Bain Satin 1

$35

Moisturizing, yet Light

Best Conditioner

For Normal Hair

Kerastase Lait Vital

$38

Moisturizing, yet Light

Best Shampoo

For Coarse/ Curly Hair

Kerastase Bain Oleo Curl

$35

Very Moisturizing, Great Fragrance

Best Conditioner

For Coarse/ Curly Hair

$60

Softens and Smooths

Very Mosturizing

Best Flat Iron

Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium

$130

This iron works! It gets extremely hot. Be careful not to touch the outer ends when flat ironing. You will burn yourself!

Best Curling Iron

Hot Tools Pro Iron

$34

A good iron for the price! Maintains heat and is durable.

Best Styling Product

Bumble & Bumble Styling Cream

$24

Apply prior to bowdrying to add texture and stylability. Maintains body and provides long lasting hold for curls!

 I few of my other favorites that made the list Bare Minerals, Dior Show Mascara, Essy Chinchilly Nail Polish, & Issey L'eau D'issy.

~Kristal

Why Wash? Use Dry Shampoo!

Free yourself from daily shampooing. It's a waist of time and dries out your hair and scalp. With the use of dry shampoos, your hair can look fresh for days! They absorb excess oil and add body and texture to your style. Apply section by section at your roots and massage in and you're good to go. It's like a shower in a bottle! Now not all dry shampoos are created equal. You have to find the one that works for you. Here are a few I've used and stand behind.

My favorite is Bumble and Bumble Hair Powder. It comes in different colors to match your own and aerosols make for easy application. It has a powerful spray, so apply it away from your scalp. It's easy to overdo it, a little goes a long way! I love it in updos!









Schwartzkof Osis+ Dust It Mattifying Powder has a lot of bang for your buck! Don't underestimate this tiny shaker. This powder adds a ton of texture to your hair. Great for backcombing! It's translucent, so it works for all hair colors. It's the perfect size for your purse.









Ojon Rub Out Dry Cleanser is a traditional Dry Shampoo. It has a great fragrance and leaves the hair feeling clean. It does not alter your texture and is very user friendly aerosol. It's clear, so again great for all hair colors.










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