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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Do-It-Yourself Prom Hair
For special events like prom or homecoming, even the most laid-back or athletic girl wants to join her BFF's for a special night of dress-up. Finding the perfect dress may take weeks or months, followed by a search for the perfect shoe. But it's the hair and makeup that can make or break the perfect evening look. If your hair dryer is going to break, Murphy's Law says that's the night it will happen.
It seems girls either have a strong idea about the look they're after, or really have no clue. An important, and often overlooked, part of looking glamorous is matching the hair style with the makeup look. A sophisticated updo can be spoiled with overly strong makeup. Similarly, a simple (but well prepared) hair style can work well with the smoky eye look. Cost and stylist time can be barriers for some. Consider taking on your own beautification at home with the help of a friend or your mother.
Consider the shape of your face (heart, oval, round) and today's hottest actresses. Whose face shape looks like yours? Because you can bet they're getting the best hair advice, consider trying to mimic their 'do.
Chances are you'll need the basic tools like a hair dryer, flat iron, fine toothed comb, and spray. Starting with clean, dry hair, begin experimenting with your tresses to try to re-create your favorite actress's coif. You'll likely need to start at the back and work your way forward in small sections. Use mini bobby pins to help secure curls or tuck strands as seen in the photos you're working from.
In the end you'll arrive at a style entirely your own, rooted in a basic shape designed to fit your face. Thanks to hair dryers and flat irons, you're ready to be the belle of the ball.
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Are Corioliss Hair Straighteners Worth The Money?
Hair Straighteners
If you talk to hair dressers about which are the best straightening irons then you expect to hear names such as GHD and Cloud Nine but Corioliss also make a range of decent hair straighteners and being very competitively priced certainly makes them a brand worth consideration. Corioliss have been in the market place since 2002 so have almost 10 years of experience in the industry. The C1, C2 and C3 models of hair straightener are all full size and come with 1 inch plates. Corioliss also do a mini version called the Baby SXE. So if you are looking to upgrade your current straighteners, buy some for a loved one or looking to straighten your hair for the time then read on to understand more about this lesser known make.
Corioliss C1 versus C2
If price is your biggest concern then the first thing you need to be aware of is that the C1 is about half the price of the Corioliss C2. Apart from that these 2 Corioliss straighteners share many qualities. With titanium plates and a variable temperature control you have the flexibility to use heat appropriate to you specific hair type. Note however that the C1 heats to 230°C whilst the C2 only heats to 210°C although this temperature should be sufficient for most people needs. The C2 also gets to that max temperature in a super speedy 20 seconds. The Corioliss C2 has a remote digital display on the cord to change and view the heat settings, as opposed to the C1 which has this on the main body of the iron. To reduce the dreaded frizz Corioliss use Negative Ion technology in all their straighteners which combat the positive ions that cause static. They also use something called far infrared technology with is a slightly different way of internally heating up the hair gently so as not to bring about so much damage from straightening. Finally the last thing that the Corioliss C2 has which the C1 doesn't is an automatic sleep mode which kicks in after 30 minutes making your irons safe if you forget to switch them off.
Corioliss C3
The C3's from Corioliss are the most expensive model they make. The added benefit of these is that they come with extra-long floating titanium plates. This can really help to reduce the time it takes to style your hair and is fantastic if you have long or really thick hair. With the plates reaching almost to the edge of the irons Corioliss straighteners are amongst the best for allowing you to get close to the root of the hair and consequently achieve that professional sleek finish.
The Baby SXE
Men these days are increasingly styling their hair so even people with short hair can benefit from using straightening irons. If you fall into this category but want someone petite and lightweight then the Corioliss Baby SXE iron might be what you are looking for. At just 20cm in length and weighing in at only 120g these are easy to use and will fit in your bag if you are looking for irons with portability. The plates are still titanium with negative ion technology but with dual circuitry you will be able to travel anywhere with these straighteners.
A Rainbow of Colours!
It's the colours that really make the Corioliss straighteners come alive. If your bank balance allows then for around £400 you can bag yourself a twinkling delight in the form of the Corioliss C2 Crystal. This is bling all over and I'm sure there are a few WAGS around with this one on their dressing table. If you are looking for something a little more subtle then the C2 in Midas Gold is perhaps a little more classy and sophisticated or why not go really funky with the purple Zebra or Red Leopard. For those seeking a little more traditional colour scheme it might be worth noting that each model also comes in black.
Should you spend your money?
In answer to whether they are worth the money - my conclusion is that they are. At around £50, the C1 provides you with a really quality straigthening iron but the Corioliss C2 seems to have it all and would be my top choice.
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