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More, More, MORE From Frederic Fekkai

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:28:17 -0700

Leave it to the all mighty one to solve more hair care trauma. For those of you ladies (myself included) who have superfine hair, or hair that just feels, thin, limp and lifeless - fret no more! Hair care guru Frederic Fekkai has invented MORE, $100.

MORE is a a four step advanced hair care system that nourishes thin hair and troubled hair follicles. It contains a patented Niaplex technology which basically releases essential doses of niacin (Vitamin B3) to your hair each day.

With continuous use, after just 90 days, your hair will seem thicker, stronger and fuller!

To see MORE of my favorite Fekkai products, click here, and to read about the four components of The Kit, read more

MORE Scalp Purifying Shampoo which is the first step in healthy hair. Suddenly, your pH balance will be restored, your hair and scalp will be invigorated and all of the greasy grimy residue that weighs your hair down will vanish.
MORE Root Nourishing Conditioner is an intense treatment that hydrates your hair to help make it shiny and strong. It also transports essential nutrients into the roots of your hair and scalp.
MORE All Day Density Styling Whip is an ultra light air whipped mousse which helps thicken, lift and add volume to each strand of hair. Apply a small amount to the palms of your hands and then rub evenly throughout your hair from roots to ends when it is damp.
MORE Nighttime Follicle Boosting Treatment is made from caffeine, oxygen and glycogen to increase the amount of oxygen to your hair follicle. It helps your scalp tighten as well as helps thicken the layer of your scalp. This makes hair healthier and more dense!

Straight is Great!

BellaSugar — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:15:33 -0800

Believe it or not, stick straight hair is back in style. So get your dusty flat iron out of storage and make sure it is in working condition for Spring. We've already seen tons of straight hair on the Fall runways and now again at the Oscars from Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Ellen Pompeo, Kelly Preston and Zizi Zhang. Here are some new products that can help you achieve your own Oscar winning look.

Oscar Blandi Raffinata Pure Straight, $19, is a balm designed to smooth out any type of hair without weighing it down. It acts as a straightening agent by deeply penetrating into the cuticle of your hair as well as provides protection against heat damage caused from styling tools.

Simply rub a dime sized amount into your hands and rub evenly all over your towel-dried hair beginning from the ends and working your way up toward your roots. Then, blow dry hair straight. You will notice this product significantly reduces your drying time!

For one more straightening product, read more

Frédéric Fekkai Straight Away, $17.50, is a featherweight styling balm that helps to achieve straight hair when blow drying.

Even if your hair is naturally wavy or curly, it will help relax your hair instantly. It washes out - so it's perfectly safe for permed hair...and since it's made from pure botanicals, it smells delicious!

Oscars Red Carpet Beauty: How to Get Kate Winslet's Hair

BellaSugar — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:02:33 -0800

Kate Winslet looked simply radiant at the Oscars Sunday night in her mint green Valentino gown.

I loved her dress, her jewels and her gorgeous and classic hair. Last night I spoke with hairstylist Campbell McAuley, about how he created Kate's old Hollywood style sweeping soft waves secured in a low side chignon. He said,

"Because Kate's dress was lovely and simple, the hair was styled the same way to create an elegant look."

For step by step instructions on how to create this look at home, read more

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Campbell explained it is crucial to apply a smoothing product when the hair is wet. He used Smooth Hair, $17.50, when the hair is wet. This adds shine and prevents frizz.
Begin by blow drying hair straight. Next, when Campbell was ready to begin styling, he used a medium sized curling iron around the front of her face for volume. Try Enzo Milano's 25 mm Grande Curling Iron, $129.95.
Then, brush out the hair completely until it's smooth and put it in a side ponytail. Then run a nickel sized amount of Technician Color-Protecting Glaze, $20, into the palms of your hands and apply it all over the hair to add even more shine!
Next, add a little extra hair (either a weave or extensions) to the ponytail so that it's fuller and thicker and then shape it into a side knot and secure it with bobby pins.
Lastly, mist hair all over with a light hairspray for hold.

Oscars Red Carpet Beauty: How to Get Anne Hathaway's Hair

BellaSugar — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:39:55 -0800

Anne Hathaway looked very pretty Sunday night at the Oscars. She sported red lips, a 14 carat diamond right hand ring and three diamond bracelets from Van Cleef & Arpels.

Although I wasn't totally in love with her Valentino black and white bow dress, overall she presented herself in a very, sophisticated, elegant and age appropriate way. Anne just has a fabulous demeanor about her that makes you appreciate any ensemble she puts together.

Hairstylist, Adir Abergel created Anne's vintage inspired side swept up-do influenced by the classic style of Audrey Hepburn and the screen siren glamour of Rita Hayworth. Her up-do had lots of volume, texture and glamorous looking free flowing pieces. To find out exactly how to create this look at home, read more

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Begin by parting hair to the side. Then apply Instant Volume Spray by Fekkai, $19.50, to the roots for a full blow dry using The Classic Brush, $95.
Once hair is blown-dry with lots of body, reshape the side part again to really accentuate it.
Next, pull hair back into a modern chignon and fasten to the side with several hair pins. Keep the look soft and sexy with lots of movement.
Lastly, finish with hairspray for a light hold with lots of shine. Bellisima!

Winter Hair Woes Solved! Thanks To Frederic Fekkai

FabSugar — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:09:03 -0800

Hair guru Frederic Fekkai has created a limited edition winter hair collection. Wahoo! I am really excited about this as my hair takes a beating in the winter and special haircare is necessary for extreme climates. I think guys would be into sharing these products too; hat head is not sexy! Here are my picks from the collection:

Winter Hair Anti Static Weightless Mist, $15. This weightless mist utilizes organic salt to neutralize the static charge and soften the surface of the hair and Fekkai's exclusive Insulate Winter Protection technology - a protective silicone complex that seals-in moisture, softness, and shine, provides UV protection, and seals and smoothes the hair cuticle.

Winter Hair Lift-Define-Shine Styling Compact (Anti-Hat Head), $25. One part Root Lifting/Piecing Wax and one part Glossing Balm, this slim compact does "double duty" creating instant fullness and lift at the roots and smooth definition at the ends (wax), and it insulates the hair cuticle and locks in shine (glossing balm).

One more, so read more

Winter Hair Thermal Restore Insulating Treatment, $25. Infuses hair with intensive moisture and insulates strands from winter-specific environmental stress with Fekkai's exclusive Insulate Winter Protection technology, a protective silicone complex that seals-in moisture, softness, and shine, provides UV protection, and seals and smoothes the cuticle.

Fab Shampoos For Redheads

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:08:36 -0800

These shampoos are formulated especially for red hair. They are actually pigmented with color to ensure that your newly dyed red hair maintains it's fiery gorgeousness. Now that you've gone to all of the trouble of tinting your locks this brilliant shade, you want to be sure this color doesn't fade away. Here are some noteworthy shampoos for red hair:

Artec Cherry Bark Color Shampoo, $10.95, will help maintain your color. It's specifically designed for: red, red-brown and burgundy hair and deposits a semi-permanent hair color to your hair cuticle. This is my personal fave and it leaves my fine hair with a great stylable texture.

Frederic Fekkai Rio Red Shampoo, $20, helps brighten hair. It is also intended to restore shine, elasticity and softness. All of the ingredients are natural and this shampoo is extremely gentle on your hair.

For one last redhead shampoo, read more

You can buy Aveda Madder Root Shampoo on sale for $8.99. This yummy smelling shampoo is infused with natural plants so it won't harm or oxidize your chestnut, auburn and red color. This is a very gentle shampoo that can be used daily and will also help moisturize your scalp.

Shea Butter: Mmm Mmm Good For Your Skin

FabSugar — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 02:34:30 -0800

OK ladies. It's winter time - time to moisturize! Here's one of my winter skin staples...

There is no doubt shea butter is good stuff. It has soothing, moisturizing and protecting effects. It displays a protecting role against UV rays - it is an asset against skin aging. It also aides in the healing of small wounds, skin cracks and crevices. Moreover, dry skin, dermatitis, dermatoses, eczema, sun burn, and burns are all helped by shea butter. Lastly, it has an anti-elastase characteristic which makes it a good active ingredient against stretch marks. Do you need any more convincing that shea butter is good stuff? Stock up on this miracle worker to prevent cold weather skin woes. Here are my faves:

Body Time Otuke All-Natural Moisturizer, $28.50 for 1.6 oz.

Jergens Shea Butter Cream, $6.99 for 7.5 oz.

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L'Occitane 24 Hours Ultra Rich Face Cream, $34 for 1.7 oz.

Frederic Fekkai Moisturizing Shampoo with Shea Butter, $30 for 9.5 oz.

Curel Natural Healing Moisturizing Lotion, Honey, Vanilla & Shea Butter Extracts, $7.49 for 13 oz.

Fab Gift Guide: Party Girl

FabSugar — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:59:20 -0800

With all these party dresses and party accessories I felt it was time to do a gift guide for the Party Girl. She's crazy, excessive, and so much fun. To see all of my gift guides, click here. To learn how to contribute you own fabulous finds to our Fab Gift Guide, click here. Here are some ideas.

Under $50

Frederic Fekkai Sparkling Shimmer Hair Spray will add even more pizazz to her evening plans. $12.50, available here.

Party on, read more

$50-$100

so8os: A Photographic Diary of a Decade (Hardcover), $52.80, available here.

Over $100

The name(s) say it all. This
Marc by Marc Jacobs Party Girl Clutch is $328 and can be found here.

Add Some Luster To Your Locks

FabSugar — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:32:21 -0800

Fekkai Ageless Damage-Defense Capsules are the latest fabulous product brought to us by the famous hair guru Frekeric Fekkai. They are shine enhancing capsules that are so lightweight that they won't weigh your hair down.

They have also been created to help protect your hair from further sun and air damage through a proactive decoy molecule defense. Basically, these teensy little capsules contain a whole lot of heavy duty SPF and environmental pollutant protectors in them.

It is recommended that you use them daily to see the best results. Just break open one capsule when you are done blow-drying or styling your hair. Then, thoroughly rub it in starting from the ends up to the roots. Buy the 45 capsule jar here for $45.

Free Stuff Alert! Saks In the Mood Beauty Event

FabSugar — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:23:38 -0700

Saks Fifth Avenue is hosting a special beauty event, called In The Mood; a promotion that takes place both in stores and online. The online promotion begins today and the in-store promotion begins on September 28 and runs through October 9th. During this period, every time you make a cosmetics or fragrance purchase of $100 or more, you get a free red-and-black patent leather tote with a special cell phone pocket on the inside. (If you're buying online, just be sure to use the code INTHEMOOD when you check out.) What's cooler, though, is the grab bag of goodies inside the tote, including some of our favorite products! Here's a peek at the free samples.

A Fresh Sake Bath Packet
GoSMILE Touch Ups Mint-liscious Refresher
Lancome Secret De Vie
Revive Arrete Booster C
Estee Lauder More Than Mascara in Black
Narciso Rodriguez Eau De Toilette
Kiehl's Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate
Bond No. 9 Chelsea Flowers
Frederic Fekkai Glossing Sheer Shine Mist