Get the Look: Joan Smalls at Cleopatra Premiere at 2013 Cannes Film Festival

Joan Smalls Cannes 2013 - Hair

Celebrity hairstylist Johnnie Sapong created the look for Joan Smalls for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival premiere of “Cleopatra” using Leonor Greyl products!   Johnnie started off by blow-drying Joan’s middle part straight by spritzing the Leonor Greyl Lait Luminescence, then applied the Leonor Greyl Serum de Soie to smooth her hair down. Next, Johnnie [...]

TTB Travel: Leonor Greyl Institute in Paris

Huile de Palme

Ever the thrill-seeker, when traveling abroad, I embark on a hunt for new discoveries….an obscure scent, an innovative beauty tool, a skin-perfecting cream. You know, something extraordinary that I can’t find in New York City. And I have to tell you — In this digital age of unlimited information and far reaching access, it has [...]

ThisThatBeauty Previews: Motions STRAIGHT FINISH

Motions STRAIGHT FINISH

New Hair Product Alert!! And this one is strictly for girls like me who are naturally curly but prefer straight styling (most of the time…I made exceptions in the summer). Motions is preparing to introduce  STRAIGHT FINISH – A Revolutionary Heat Styling System for Natural Hair Textures. According to Motions’ research: One in four African [...]

ThisThatBeauty Reviews: Joico Hair Care Products with Bio-Advanced Peptide Complex

Joico Moisture Recovery

Science and technological innovation is often  first and foremost behind skincare brands – offering the latest and greatest in ingredients and results. But sometimes hair care can be a step behind. So, when a brand comes along and puts forth both DNA science and advancements in bio-mimicry (translation: mimicking the peptide chain needed to repair [...]

New York Fashion Week 2013: Alice + Olivia

Alice and Olivia Fall 2013 makeup

Designer: Alice and Olivia Key Makeup Artist: Sarah Lucero Makeup: Stila Cosmetics Inspiration: A romantic renaissance look with bronzed eyes and a bold lip. Face: Stila All Day Foundation and Concealer Eyes: In the light eye shadow palette Metal eyes foil finish shadow in Bronze Brows: Stay all day waterproof brow color Cheeks: Custom color [...]

New York Fashion Week Fall 2013 – Kérastase Paris for Jill Stuart

New York Fashion Week Fall 2013 – Kérastase Paris for Jill Stuart 1

Designer: Jill Stuart Key Hairstylist: Odile Gilbert for Kérastase Paris Overall look: Chic, fresh and natural blow dry. Steps: On damp hair, create a middle part and prep with Mousse Volumactive for volume and texture Blow dry hair using a diffuser and rough dry with your fingers Spray Double Force Hairspray as you go for buildable hold Create [...]

New York Fashion Week Fall 2013 – MAC cosmetics for Jen Kao

Jen Kao FAll 2013 Hair Images

Designer: Jen Kao Key Makeup Artist: Yadim Makeup: MAC Cosmetics The scoop: This collection mixes “dolly polish and modern strength” – a tough but girly look with field jackets and shearling collars mixed with more feminine and glamorous touches such as elbow length leather gloves. Makeup: An ode to 70′s glamour with a modern twist [...]

Hair Trends for Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day.  The day that can strike fear into the hearts of singles everywhere, create sky-rocketing flower prices or ensure that your favorite restaurant is only prix-fixe for the evening.  However, there is still so much fun to be had surrounding this holiday (well – sorta holiday), that can involve just treating yourself.  If the [...]

The Best Twistout I’ve Ever Had

Christene Carr Twist Out with Aloe Gel, Glycerine, Honey and Oils

I have about three inches of very tightly coiled natural hair that is more often than not — in Afro Helmet status. My hair is very dry and tends to get crunchy when I do a twist out…until now. My absolute must have product for a twistout is a DIY combo of ingredients that my [...]

Get the Look: Zooey Deschanel at the 2013 Golden Globes

Zooey-Deschanel-2013-Golden-Globes - Beauty

Who: Zooey Deschanel What: 70th Annual Golden Globes Makeup Artist: Jorjee Douglas for tarte Inspiration:  “We always love to go very 60s with Zooey’s makeup, so we look at Brigitte Bardot and Twiggy for inspiration. We went with a modern Zooey version that made her blue eyes pop.” How to: Face: She prepped Zooey’s skin the night [...]