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Curly Q's Part III: Lotions, Cremes and Potions

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:50:22 -0700

Welcome to the third installment of Curly Q's. This post features serums specially formulated for curly hair. Cremes, lotions and potions are fantastic for curls because they give curly hair (which tends to be more coarse and dry than straight hair) moisture. This results in hair that is softer, shinier and bouncier. Since I have pretty straight hair, I'm no expert on curls, so please let me know what you think!

Aveda's Be Curly Curl Enhancer, $18, is a hair lotion that helps intensify, define, and tame your curls. It fights frizz and adds serious shine to your hair. Use a small amount on wet hair and distribute evenly.

For two more serums for curly hair, read more

Fekkai's Luscious Curls Creme, $20, is intended to liven up and help define your precious curls. It is ideal for curly, wavy, or permed hair and will help soften, texturize and mold your hair without making it feel stiff or sticky. It smells really great too since it is made with honey nectar and ginseng. It will also help fight fly-aways and frizz!

Goldwell Curl Definition Instant Serum, $6, is a concentrated potion intended to help stabilize and revitalize naturally curly or permed hair. Your hair will feel hydrated, alive and full of bounce and elasticity.

Fab Shampoos and Conditioners for Curly Hair

BellaSugar — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:55:44 -0700

Curly hair can be challenging. To achieve soft looking ringlets, there needs to be just the right amount of moisture and pH balance in the product. The goal is to hydrate, tame and keep frizz away from your precious curly Q's.

Worry no more! These three shampoos and conditioners have been designed specifically for wavy and curly hair. They will add shine and help to improve the texture of your curls. To see more products for curly hair click here.

Fekkai Luscious Curls Shampoo, $22, and Fekkai Luscious Curls Conditioner, $22, is a gentle shampoo and conditioning duo that cleanses hair and helps to re-energize your curls. It also helps eliminate frizz and add shine.

It's made with a sweet smelling blend of honey nectar and ginseng and will detangle your curls without weighing them down. Luscious Curls will also control, smooth and nourish your hair.

It is recommended to finish in the shower with a cool rinse on your hair to seal the hair cuticle and lock in moisture.

For two more great shampoos and conditioners for curly hair, read more

Aveda Be Curly Shampoo, $20, and Aveda Be Curly Conditioner, $20, are also great for every day use. Since they are made from wheat protein and organic aloe, they are very gentle, will cleanse hair and combat frizz! This formula has been developed to expand when hair is wet and retract when hair is dry, to enhance your curls.

It also smells amazing! Be Curly has a citrusy smell and is made with organic limes, oranges, lemons, bergamot and flowers. Enjoy!

DevaCurl No-Poo Zero Lather Hair Cleanser, $13, and DevaCurl One Condition Ultra Creamy Instant Conditioner, $13, help control unmanageable curls. They cleanse and condition right at the scalp (fab!) and they smell of delicious and refreshing peppermint and rose.

The conditioner especially helps to hydrate dry curls and restore life and bounce to your waves. Suitable for all types of curly or wavy hair.

Hold It Curly Q! Serums For Curly Hair

FabSugar — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:51:56 -0800

I know those of you with curly hair are the most reluctant to try new products. Anything that has the potential threat of making you frizz scares the life out of you. However, you need not worry with these three haircare products that are specifically formulated for wavy and curly hair.

These serums are designed to help secure your curly Q's in place. They fill the tough job of not only protecting your precious hair from humidity and frizz, but they will also add instant shine. You hair won't look stiff or gelled - it will look beautifully soft and coiffed!

Oscar Blandi Riccia Curling Serum is $18 and the mac daddy of new products for curly hair. It resists all humidity; it's moisturizing and defines each and every curl. If Oscar is good enough for Mrs. Katie Cruise, he's good enough for me!

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Ouidad Shine Glaze Serum is $26 and formulated from micronized crystalline particles to help add sheen to your hair while also preventing frizz. It's claim to fame is that it washes out easily to eliminate grimy build-up that can weight hair down. Oui oui Ouidad!

CurlFriends Smoothing Serum is $12.95 and is a glossy serum intended to control frizz, as well as add shine to dry, curly locks. It's also meant to help tame fly away strands and condition the hair. I also really like the name 'CurlFriends' - so sweet!

Which Super Has the Sassiest Wink?

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:22 -0800

Over-the-knee boots are the sexiest boot to dominate in a while. This is what happens when you put three Supers in them, and only them. On the Winter '09 cover of i-D Magazine, the three show us their winking prowess. Makes you want to practice yours, huh? If I were to adopt a winking style based on this, I think I'd go the Claudia route - pure, unabashed flirtation. Eva's is more a bedroom eyes approach, while Helena subtly reveals one gorgeous green eye. They all have wild, curly glam hair and show just enough skin, but which Super has the sassiest wink?

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Is Your Hair Naturally Curly or Straight?

FabSugar — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:45:22 -0800

Barbie Takes Over Vogue Italia's Black Issue

FabSugar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:00:22 -0700

Barbie's on a roll! After showing a rad collection at New York Fashion Week earlier this year, the icon will make her next debut as the star in Vogue Italia's upcoming Black Issue.

"Barbie has been an icon for whole generations, which is why I really wanted to give a strong sign in step with the times, and dedicate the anniversary issue to Black Barbie," said Franca Sozzani, editor in chief of Vogue Italia.

The supplement issue will feature Black Barbie styled in an array of designer creations ranging from fancy evening gowns to bedazzled swimsuits. The brand will also be launching a new collection of black Barbie dolls next year, named the So In Style dolls, designed to look more authentic with fuller lips, a wider nose, curly hair, and distinctive cheek bones.

To see more of Barbie in the Black Issue, read more.

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Celebrity Style: Rachelle LeFevre

FabSugar — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:00:22 -0700

Twilight actress Rachelle LeFevre has quite the fashion sense. The casual cool outfit she wore to the premiere of Blood River grabbed my attention because it's trendy without going overboard. Her ripped jeans reveal her wild side, while her oversize beige blazer shows she's comfortable with menswear. The gold pumps, gold bangle, and russet suede clutch keep Rachelle from looking too disheveled. Side note: Isn't her ginger curly hair luscious?

Cotton Tank - $125.00	Cabana Blazer Linen - $348.00
Carmen Super Destroyed Skinny Jean - $139.00	Vince Camuto Ava - $110.00
Polished Chain Bangle - $8.80	Evelyn Knight Gold Circle Pendant Necklace - $100.00
Brian Atwood Kate Suede Clutch - $1,165.00

Visit CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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John Mayer, Secret Fashion Player, Take 1

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:00:22 -0700

Would you have ever guessed John Mayer has a secret fashion obsession? He's not a flashy rock star, but let's not forget he is a rock star, and therefore knows it helps to look good - no - damn good. I caught up with the curly haired cutie at New York Fashion Week, and we talked, and talked, and talked. So what did Fab and John have to talk about? Read and see!

You're more of a jeans and t-shirt kind of guy . . .

"Check this out: it appears as if I’m a jeans and t-shirt guy, but if I were to walk you through my closet, you’ll notice one thing about what I wear - you can never tag me. You can never say that I’m wearing this by that person. Cause I only normal wear stuff by my friends."

So your friends design clothes?

"Yeah. I don’t even want to give the brands away. Some of these brands are clothing lines so small that it's technically an artisan process and not a mass production thing. So I wear things that look like I just threw stuff on, but it’s the best version. When I’m wearing a hoodie, it looks like I just threw a hoodie on. I’m wearing what I discovered and figured out is the best hoodie I can find. And I’ll tell you, if you ever want to know the best hoodie, I know the best hoodie. The best hoodie ever made is by a company called Loopwheeler. It's all [styles] from the '40s and '50s that no one uses in America anymore. It makes one meter of fabric every hour. Do you know a store called Collette in Paris? They sell Loopwheeler. It’s the greatest stuff in the world."

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So what's your fashion advice for the world?

"Can I give you John Mayer’s fashion tips? Will you make a blog about this? Ready? . . . Number one, in no particular order: basics are the hardest to find. The word basic always gives the impression that it’s the easiest to find. Basics are incredibly hard to find. When you find a white t-shirt, a hoodie, a pair of jeans. When you find a basic you love, buy four of them. Because you need to create a basic private stock. Because basics come and go very quickly and next season you can be sure they will change. And it will never be the same."

Stay tuned for more of John's fashion tips!

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Look of the Day: Colorblocked

FabSugar — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:00:22 -0800

holleighz could stop traffic with her asymmetrical colorblocked ensemble. I love that she tempers the hard-edged feel of her outfit with a feminine mop of curly hair.

Here's what she has on:

Top: Arden B
Sweater: Limited
Leggings: Gap
Boots: Tribeca

Congrats to holleighz!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar! If you live overseas and have a Fab outfit to share, join the Overseas Fashionistas Group, to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

FABTV: The Knack "My Sharona"

FabSugar — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 13:00:22 -0800

I dare you to watch this and resist tapping a toe or bopping your head - this song is catchy as sh@t. It achieved worldwide fame because of the '90s defining film Reality Bites, but I remember hearing this as a wee lassie. It still makes me shimmy in my seat. The simplistic set - stark white walls, and shirts, with stripes of black - was the right call. With such a rockin' song there's no need for special effects and eye candy. It's all about the song and that cute guitarist with shaggy, curly hair. My Sharona!