5 Types Of Troubled Hair, 5 Easy Solutions
When you and your hair have a domestic dispute and you're stuck leaving the house looking less than your best, it can be a mega confidence killer. Sure, we all have to accept certain beauty woes, but when it comes to the head, the right product and some hot tips should really be able to cure whatever ails you.
Enter Shin An and her new Santa Monica salon, Shin, a zen space that's the equivalent to a whiskey on the rocks after a long week (she actually might even offer you one!). Thanks to a cult following so hard core they've been dubbed "Shinheads," you know this stylist is the real deal. We recently visited Shin, chopped off six inches, and just when we thought we'd cry (as per usual), ended up over the moon! So, we've asked the coiff queen to offer her insights on every plait predicament from the frizzies to uncontrollable curls, and we swear, she really gets to the root of every problem.
Shin, 1025 Montana Avenue (Between 10th and 11th Streets); 310-310-3128.
Shin, 1025 Montana Avenue (Between 10th and 11th Streets); 310-310-3128.
A Luxe Beauty Bag Of Tricks For Your Stylin' Weekend Ski Trip!
It may be scorching hot here this weekend, but it is almost February (God bless Califor-ni-a!), and that means there's most likely trips to the local slopes penned in your planner—President's Day can't come fast enough, man. Although we're not necessarily ones to trek it up and down the mountain like some brave souls, we're definitely all about the après ski scene. And that means lodge-style luxury of the champagne swilling, cozy-up-with-a-good-book-variety.
Whatever mountain mayhem you're up to, we've got a collab that's suited for any luxe-hunter: Starting February 1st, Veuve Clicquot and natural beauty line Fresh will launch their Snow Beauty Survival Kit, that will keep you feeling smooth, sexy, and well, fresh!
Packed into a super cute Clicquot In The Snow logo-ed little pouch are the famed champagne house-inspired Citron de Vigne scent, Seaberry Restorative Body Cream To-Go, Brown Sugar Hand Cream, Crème Ancienne, and Sugar Lip Treatment. While we were Sundance-ing, we used each and every product ('twas sheer necessity), and we promise they provided extreme, opulent comfort while we braved the elements. For only $60 bucks, it's a steal of a high-style sack for your next ski/après ski excursion, and trust us, you'll realize it's for both function and frills.
Photo: Courtesy of LaForce + Stevens.
R29 Red Carpet Contest: We're Giving Away Awards Season Beauty Swag!
We're not letting the celebs score all the praise and prizes this awards season. Nope! We've got a beauty giveaway that's one serious swag bag for you, dear readers! Murad's over-the-top "Awards Season Survival Kit" gets the likes of Emily Blunt and Olivia Wilde all glowy for the Globes, and we're letting you in on this red carpet staple. Inside the line's goodie giveaway lies the Hybrid Skin Perfecting Primer Acne and Shine Control, Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum, Intensive-C Radiance Peel, Perfecting Serum, the Health Spa's Signature Massage, an Inclusive Health Consultation, and...wait for it...a customized Cosmetic Peel with Dr. Murad himself! Ooh la la! We won't make you squint for the fine print—here's the gist: At 9 a.m. tomorrow morning, we're running our ultimate list of the Golden Globes red carpet looks. Comment on this post on Facebook (before 9 a.m. mañana) and tell us who you think was the best-dressed female of the night. If your pick made our list, you'll be entered to win this fab freebie, and we will announce the winner tomorrow night! So much better than a gold statue...
Photo: Courtesy of Murad
Why Is This Happening? Kristen Stewart Is The New Face of Balenciaga Fragrance
Taking a break from vampires and painfully strained social interactions,
Twilight
star Kristen Stewart is trying out a new role — as the face of the new Balenciaga perfume.
The actress' mug will rep the brand's newest scent, which will be released in fall '12. Sure, Kristen's had a few praise-worthy moments in print, but the collaboration still makes us ask "WHY?!" Nicolas Ghesquière says it's her "unique sensibility and intelligence" and the fact that "she shares the radical spirit of Balenciaga." We'll admit that Kristen is very stylish on the red carpet, but she just doesn't strike us as a beauty spokesperson — the focus will be on her face and she almost always looks like she's in physical pain in front of a camera.
They could totally prove us wrong, but we have to ask: Why would Balenciaga want to associate themselves with awkwardness? NCLA and PETA Team Up For A Rad Limited-Edition Nail-Wrap Collab
What happens when NCLA (our go-to for super-fly nail colors) and PETA (the trailblazers in animal rights advocacy) get together for a collab? Well, we imagine that meeting started off with lots of YouTube video sharing of absurdly cute animals and then – tada! — a downright-awesome nail wrap design. These pieces of instant nail art feature the PETA bunny logo in a houndstooth pattern, and we’re seriously pining to give ‘em a try! And of course, the limited-edition goody is totally free of toxins and wouldn't even dream of testing on animals (naturally!).
Be sure to stock up on these nail-wrap beauties when they go on sale starting January 20, at NCLA or PETA.
Photo: Courtesy of NCLA.
L.A.’s Fab Five Blowouts For Your Star Turn
God we wish we were celebrities sometimes. Wouldn’t it be dreamy to have a glam squad tend to your tresses every morn before you even walked out the door? Well, since our big break ain’t coming any time soon (sigh), we can at least be thankful for the bevy of blow-dry bars that have popped up all over town recently. No matter how handy you are with heat-styling tools, no one can get your strands as smooth as a stylist, and these five genius salons will whip your mop into a polished coif in no time.
Photo: Courtesy of Neil George
Photo: Courtesy of Neil George
Prevention Patrol! Avoid Wrinkles AND Those Nasty Needles
You’ve seen her—that poor, repressed girl who roams around town expressionless, her emotions trapped within a frozen face. Or maybe you've just watched RHOBH. We never judge, but we can’t help but feel sorry for those innocent victims of bad Botox. But, have no fear! Even if you’ve put some mileage on your visage, you don’t have to look like a Golden Girl just because you won’t give in to the filler fad. We’ve enlisted the advice of one of the smartest skin care specialists in town, Brad Hunter of Brad Biophotonic Skin Care, to put your mind (and face) at ease. Equal parts mad scientist and progressive hunk, this expert is seriously the best in the beauty biz. With his non-surgical tips and tricks, you're on track to pull a mini Benjamin Button!
Banish Evil Under-Eye Darkness With These 7 Great Remedies
Your mind might have recovered from last weekend's mayhem by now, but signs of the season's stress may still be showing on your face, specifically beneath your eyes. Once they've laid claim to your eyes, those nasty dark circles are so hard to bid adieu to! So how do you disguise those pesky buggers? With sleep—duh! But lets be honest here, who's really racked up eight hours of beauty rest the last few days?! Aside from the obvious, we've pulled some quick fixes straight from our Beauty Bible, and these babies will be sure to give those beastly bags the old one-two punch!
Photo Via: Nordstrom.
Photo Via: Nordstrom.
New Year's Day Advil Alternative: Next Level Spa Treatments At Ciel
Tonight's festivities are sure to be a rollicking good time, but less fun is the aftermath of such revelries. Instead of chowing down on the beastly offerings of your local greasy spoon tomorrow morn (which we totally advocate), we thought we'd suggest at least one hangover cure that's a little more fulfilling. Ciel Spa, the in-house spa of the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, is offering some New Year’s Day specials to take the edge off of your post-party recovery.Looking for a luxurious facial and a relaxing massage? Try their Regenerate spa package for $215 instead of the regular $250. Still want to grab some food? A normally $155 brunch and massage (with a complimentary glass of champagne, natch) is only $130. And if you and your significant other are both suffering, a couples 60 minute Relaxation massage will auto-upgrade to a complimentary 90 minutes, as well as a 30 minute session of tub soaking (that's a $435 value for only $270, folks!). Hurry and reserve your treatment today; these special offers only apply on New Year’s Day!
When: January 1 only
Where: Ciel Spa at SLS, 465 South La Cienaga Blvd (at North San Vicente Boulevard); 310-247-0400.
Photo: Courtesy of Ciel Spa.
Butterscotch Your Bronze At This New Santa Monica Spa
Typically, we feel adamantly that tanning salons are a major no-no. However, an airbrush-only tanning salon is something we could totally get into. The delectably named Butterscotch aims to make you look like exactly like the candy, but maybe even more delectable, by focusing on airbrush tanning, makeup, and brow sculpting — instead of sending you to the crisper to fry.
Beautician Jenna Zucker and her partner Mar Fujimoto (of Venice's Studio Noi) aim to create an intimate environment where healthy glows, not Oompa Loompas, are celebrated. Oh, and while we wouldn't recommend keeping your mouth open during the treatment, Butterscotch's treatments claim to be 100% organic — a word so rarely used to describe anything tanning-related.
Butterscotch, 2914 Main Street (Between Kinney Street and Ashland Avenue) Santa Monica, 310-392-7848.
Photo: Courtesy of Butterscotch
6 Plans To Kick Post-Holiday Fat's Ass
Even though the actual holidays have yet to officially hit, we've already resigned ourselves to living in leggings after gorging on way too many pre-Christmas cookies and Hanukkah treats. But, before we have to loosen our belts another notch, we've gone ahead and looked for ways to make sure those resolutions stick (and that will justify all of our additional upcoming feasts, of course!). Just in case you're also on Santa's naughty nosh list, we've culled some fast, simple, and effective ways to get back into fighting shape come 2012. So, don't fret, we've done the serious legwork for you, and sifted through a multitude of trainers, cleanses, and fasts to bring you nothing but the best. Study up—unfortunately, we can't do those lunges for you, too!
Click through to find out how you can stay in shape after all of your holiday indulgences.
Photography: Via Pressed Juicery, David Kirsch, Organic Avenue, and Rebuild Cleanse.
Click through to find out how you can stay in shape after all of your holiday indulgences.
Photography: Via Pressed Juicery, David Kirsch, Organic Avenue, and Rebuild Cleanse.
5 Last-Minute Beauty Tips For Holiday Hotness
'Tis the season to be jolly, but balancing work and play during this time is never all fun and (white elephant) games. For those of us who end up burning the candle at both ends, the first thing that tends to suffer is our skin. But there's an art to still appearing dapper when you're feeling disheveled. That's why we asked ARCONA owner Chanel Jenae to help us save some face with five easy pointers for looking polished in a pinch. Her luxe, all-natural line of products and her Santa Monica spa get Erin Fetherston, Katherine Heigl, and AnnaLynne McCord glowy after long days and nights on set and at parties. Trust us, take these tricks of the trade and you'll have a ball at your holiday hullabaloos, looking like you've just stepped from the beaches of Bali rather than out of the depths of stress. Oh, and hangovers? You might feel like hell, but you'll look more Chloë Grace Moretz than Courtney Love.
Click through to get the five super-simple tricks to getting a flawless face, every time.
Click through to get the five super-simple tricks to getting a flawless face, every time.
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