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Easy Ways to Achieve Perfect Hair

On June 7, 2011 · 6 Comments · In Hair Care, Primp, Summer, Wear
Hello Darlings,

Thanks to EXIT Salon my hair feels beautiful. The relationship has been wonderful and following my color post, here are styling tips on how to achieve perfect hair. What I learned from Leland is that beautiful hair is attainable as long as you understand your hair type and its needs.

Be In The Know

1. Have a clear idea what you want: Pictures are easiest show your stylist what you want.

2. Be flexible: Stylists know when a style is not suitable, and good stylists offer alternatives.

3. If you don't like the cut: It is easier to fix with the same stylist versus going elsewhere.

4. Have a consultation before the cut, even if you're a regular.

5. Cut VS Trim: They both take the same time. 6-8 weeks between cuts is suggested.

5 Tips When Looking For a New Salon

1. Select a well known salon

2. Select a salon that offers consultations

3. A salon with friendly service

4. Select a salon with magazines

5. A stylist who is a good listener

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Drugstore VS Salon Quality Products

1. Drugstore products: Contain lots of chemicals and waxes to make hair look and feel healthy, but do not improve your hair, just improve the look.

2. "Box color" can work with drugstore products: "Box colors" use metallic dyes which last longer since color bonds are stronger and molecules larger. It is hard for salons to lift out "box color". If you have salon color then use salon quality products.

Hair Essentials

1. Good shampoo and conditioner

2. One or two styling products specific to your hair: Ask your stylist for recommendation since they know your hair texture as wrong products cause more problems.

3. Round Brush: Ceramic brushes give shape as it heats up and manipulates the hair. Boar Bristle Brush is good for smoothing hair and adding shine. For coarse hair, use boar bristle brushes, and ceramic brushes for styling.

4. If you flat/curling iron, use a good one: Iron must have ceramic plates and not ceramic coating. When ceramic coating comes off, your hair is cooking. Do not use flat iron without a head adjustment setting. Do not exceed 210 degrees when styling hair (and using curling irons).

Styling Tips

1. Pre-dry your hair 75-80%: It should feel dry but with moist parts.

2. Always style front to back

3. To add volume: Always pull your brush up. If hair gets stuck in a brush, you are taking too much hair. Your section should never be wider than the actual brush.

4. Beach-y Hair: To get the look, wash the hair and add braids before bed.

I am wearing:
♥ Talula Babaton Silk Blouse
♥ See by Chloe Bow Bloomer Shorts
♥ Repetto "Rose Amour" Ballet Flats
♥ Chanel Sunnies ♥ A.V. Max Studded Cuff

I wore this outfit for late lunch after my hair appointment, with my favorite See by Chloé, a silk blouse and flats. In summer, I enjoy wearing easy breezy looks. And for those that are curious... No, red hair does not stain light clothing :P Mystery Solved!

With Love...

Marta

     

Part 2 Vlog: Vaughan Mills New Media Challenge

On May 22, 2011 · 5 Comments · In Fly, Giveaways, Go, Shopping, Summer, Toronto, Wear
Hello Darlings,

The much promised video :) Still nervous doing them :)

In the allotted hour, I bought a beautiful silk Rebecca Taylor dress that was marked down from $350 to $78 at Holt Renfrew Last Call and was ready to present it to the judging panel in 60 seconds.

The panel, I said something like this: “I was looking for a cute summer dress, and found this one by Rebecca Taylor at Holt Renfrew Last Call. This is my first floral print piece and I love that it does not look like garden gone wild!” I told the judges that my mission was to find a cute summer dress, and explained that although not previously appreciating florals, it was their competition that inspired me to take the plunge!

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Erin Fetherston for Juicy Couture…

On November 30, 2010 · 13 Comments · In Shopping, Spring, Summer, Wear
Hello Darlings,

New Year's Eve is a month away and it's already on my mind, not speaking of actually making any solid plans, but I have already purchased an outfit!

I couldn't help myself when finding this beautiful silk jumper on Shopbop. As some of you may know, I adore Juicy Couture (most of the time). Yes, even their tracksuits (no "Juicy" on my bum) as lounge wear around home, to walk my dog, or when on an airplane for more than 10 hours! But only for lounge wear! Note: Never use the tracksuit as substitute for REAL CLOTHING! Because it is not!

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Because we can make a difference…

On August 13, 2010 · 11 Comments · In Events, Family, Go, Life As It Happens, Summer, Wear
Hello Darlings,

Yesterday, I showed my support for Canadian Cancer Society Girls Night In program while spending some much needed quality time with my mom. This amazing program focuses on funding leading-edge research for women's cancers, specifically breast, cervical, ovarian and uterine. Every little bit helps, so sign up and host your own girls night in or out! It can be as small and intimate as mine or a big fiesta... For more information on the program check out, Girls Night In.

There is another way to get involved by participating in North York General Hospital's Underwear Affair on August 28. The mission of the Underwear Affair is to bring awareness to down there-ness and to uncover a cure for below-the-waist cancers. Following the 10K/5K walk is an EXPOsed Afterparty. With Love…readers can sign up for The Underwear Affair for only $15! Just enter the following discount code when registering: With Love

Regardless of the cause just remember every effort counts, so please get involved!!! Not only did I have fun expressing my support but I am back with an outfit post and seven steps to stay healthy :)

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