December 2010
22 posts
Top Ten Foods for Healthy Hair
Did you know that the foods that you eat can promote healthy hair? We’ve got your list of the ten foods that will keep your hair strong and healthy: 1) Salmon: Salmon is packed with omega 3 fatty acids, B12 and iron, all of which support scalp health. 2) Dark Green Veggies: Green veggies, again are a great source of iron. Remember, the greener the veggie the more nutrients it...
How To: Keep Color Treated Hair Healthy
We all know color treated hair is harder to keep healthy. If you want to make a change and opt for some color, it’s important to take extra care of your hair to keep it vibrant and healthy. How do you do that you ask? Lucky for you, we’ve got some great tips to keep your color treated hair beautiful. 1) Before you color your hair, deep condition it. Do this a few...
Best Haircuts for Your Face Shape
Everyone of us has had a bad haircut a time or two. How do you avoid this mishap? Most people don’t think to choose their cut based on their face shape. If this has never occurred to you, we’ve got your guide to finding the best hairstyle for your face.
Round Face: The trick to round facial shapes is to make your face appear longer and leaner. To do this,...
Get a Perm: For Your Lashes!
The newest trend in beauty is the perm. But not for your hair, for your lashes? How can this be, you ask? We’ve all seen those eyelash curlers. Instead of curling your lashes every day, you can now go to the salon and get a perm for your lashes, leaving them curly for up to three months. How neat is that??
Short Hair: Best Cuts
Thinking about going short but worried your look won’t be stylish? We’ve got some great celebrity inspiration for you. These ladies definitely know how to make the super short look super chic! Take a photo of your favorite cut to your stylists and prepare to look fab!
Best Celebrity Hair of 2010
Another year is coming to an end. We’ve got a look at our pics for best celeb hair of 2010. These ladies either took risks, or just have naturally gorgeous hair that we can all aspire to!
New Trend for Eyebrows: Go Bold!
Looking for a new look but don’t want to make a permanent change? Try bold eyebrows. This trend is great if you just want to experiment with a new look. Not to mention it’s super easy to do. Start by brushing brows upward. Then take an eyebrow pencil (you can also use eyeliner or shadow) and carefully fill in small strokes resembling hair. That’s it! Quick, easy,...
Star Style: Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba recently revealed a new look. She strutted the red carpet showing off a chic, sleek bob. We’ve never seen Jess sport a short do but we like it! It frames her face amazingly. Gorgeous!
How To: Prevent and Repair Split Ends
We’ve all dealt with split ends before. If you’re trying to grow your hair, or just maintain healthy hair it’s important to try to prevent split ends. So what are the best ways to do this? We’ve got some great tips on prevention and repair! To prevent split ends: 1) Try to put heat on hair only when necessary. After washing your hair, air dry it, and try not to...
Hair Beauty Tip: Dryer Sheets!
Looking for a way to remove flyaways? Try a dryer sheet. According to Sally Herschberg of the Associated Press, dryer sheets are great way to tame hair. She does advise, that unscented sheet are most effective.
But the tips don’t stop there. We, at CHIC.TV have another great tip for you. Want to make your hair smell great but don’t have time to shampoo? A dryer sheet works great for...
Dry Hair? Lemon Hair Mask DIY!
A great way to recover your weak and dry hair is by doing a mask with lemon juice. Seems like it wouldn’t work but it actually leaves hair soft and shiny! You will need: 2 tbsp castor oil/almond oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp honey. Add honey and oil to lemon juice. Mix all ingredients together well and apply the mixture generously first to the roots and then to the entire length...
How To: Get Long Lashes
We all want long lashes, but how do we get them? These days there are tons of ways to make your lashes long and luscious.
1) The easiest way to lengthen your lashes is to use mascara. Some mascaras are made to specifically thicken lashes while others focus on lengthening.
2) Try false eyelashes. There are lots of options here from very natural to long, exaggerated lashes. False lashes also...
Condition Your Hair....With Olive Oil!
Instead of spending money on store bought conditioner, try olive oil. It’s natural and leaves your hair smooth and shiny. Want to know how it works? We’ve got your steps to getting perfectly conditioned hair here!
1) Warm 2 tsp of olive oil.
2)Massage olive oil into your hair, beginning with your scalp and working your way down to your ends.
3) Wrap hair in warm towel for about 30...
Holiday Hair: An Easy Quick Chignon
Have a fancy holiday party coming up and don’t know how to wear your hair? We’ve got a quick, easy and chic holiday hairstyle that will only take you five minutes! For a simple chignon, secure your hair in a tight low ponytail. Braid hair and secure end with hair tie. Wrap bun around in a circular motion and secure with several bobby pins. For a more glamorous look add a sparkly hair...
Makeup Love: Natalie Portman at Black Swan...
We already raved about Natalie’s hair at the New York premiere of Black Swan, but we just have to mention her makeup! With statement-making red lips, long, dark lashes and romantic curls, Natalie skipped her casual nude looks and chose the dramatic vibe of her new movie Black Swan.
EOS Launches Antibacterial Lip Balm
Amazing much? The new lipbalm formula packs consists in .5% Phenol, an effective dose of the same antiseptic ingredient used in other cold-fighting products like Chloroseptic, and could just help keep you from getting sick this winter!!In addition, the design is supercute and still has Eos’ signature yummy smell and flavor. Amazing. Stock up at drugstores for just $3.
DIY Eyebrows
We all know that an arched eyebrow can change the look of your entire face, but many of us can’t afford to go to the salon once a week to keep the look up. If you’re looking to save a little cash, try arching your eyebrows yourself with these tips:
1) Make sure to have a guide. Find a picture of one of your favorite celebs are take a photo of a friend who has an arch that you like.
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Hair Styles: Alicia Keys
Last night, singer Alicia Keys attended the screening of Biutiful rocking a modern version of a bouffant. I’m sure we all agree that Keys is beautiful and pulls off a lot of looks, but what do we think about this one? Do we love her daring or does the style not quite translate?
How to: Wear Bangs
Thinking about a new look for the winter? Bangs are an easy way to spice up your look without making a huge commitment. And, we’ve got some great tips on how to style this look so that you’re perfectly on trend!
Flat iron your bangs: In order to wear this look, it’s essential that your bangs are evenly and bluntly cut or it will look strange. Flat iron bangs, apply a dry...
How to: Choose the Right Mascara
We all know that mascara is a great way to play up your eyes, but how do you know which mascara is right for you? Here are our tips:
For daytime use, make sure to wear a mascara that compliments your hair color and skin tone. Many of us are tempted to wear black mascara but it can come of looking harsh on people with fairer colored hair. If you’re not brunette, save this color for...
Celebrity Workout Playlists
Get fit like your favorite celebs! Check out their workout playlists below:
Elisabeth Hasselbeck
“Walk by Faith” - Jeremy Camp
“Ooh Aah” - Grits
“Crazy” - Gnarls Barkley
“Hey Ya” - Outkast
“I Will Follow”- U2
“Yeah” - Usher
“Family Affair” - Mary J. Blidge
Kristen Davis
“TiK ToK” - Ke$ha
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DIY Beauty Treatments
Don’t have the money to spend on expensive beauty products and spa visits? We’ve got some great at-home beauty recipes guaranteed to have you looking like a glowing goddess in no time!
Rejuvinating Scrub
from Body + Soul
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
15 drops peppermint essential oil
1/2 cup used coffee grounds from a freshly brewed pot
Combine all...