Moisture Wicking Headbands

fit2bmomHow many times have you played tennis or gone to the gym and you feel like a water fountain is sitting on the top of your head.  The worst is when the sunscreen starts to run straight into your eyes.  FIT2BMOM, the makers of maternity workout wear, has the answer.  FIT2BMOM’s headbands, made with silky smooth, moisture wicking Supplex fabric, are designed to wick moisture away from your skin to keep your hairline cool and dry all throughout your workout, daily activities and beyond!  It comes in all different colors Read more about FIT2BMOM at their website www.fit2bmom.com.

Clairol Beautiful Collection

clairol color

The ladies out there with relaxed hair have asked me time and time again whether they can color their after relaxing their hair.  Previously I would have said a resounding NO.  However now that answer has changed.  Clairol has recently launched the new Clairol Beautiful Collection one step semi-permanent hair color.  The color is a one step process.  So you just open the bottle and apply, wait 25 minutes, and then rinse out.  There is no mixing or mess!  Bonus – this hair color does not include ammonia or peroxide and yes it is safe to use after relaxing your hair.

Video: Jon and Kate Plus HairDo

Watch StyleBell’s synopsis of Kate Gosselin’s hairstyle, star of Jon and Kate Plus 8.  Does StyleBell give it a thumbs up or down.  Watch to find out!

Video Review: Instyler Rotating Styling Iron

instylerA few weeks ago I went to an event in Soho, NY launching the new Instyler Rotating Barrel Styling Iron. At the event was celebrity stylist Dean Banowetz, think American Idol stylist for 6 years and stylist to Ryan Seacrest! Upon seeing the demonstration of the rotating styling iron I was quite hesitant to try. I thought it would burn my hands off! After the demonstration Dean could see my look of complete horror and decided to call me up and give me a one on one demonstration. Yay! Can I just say wow! This iron not only straightened my hair but it also curled it. Check out my video review of the Instyler below!  Read more about the Instyler at www.getinstyler.com.

True or False: Cutting Hair Makes Hair Grow?

This is completely false.  I wish we could give you a magical remedy to help your hair grow longer, however, cutting the hair more often will not make your hair grow faster.  On average your hair grows about 1/2  inch every  month.

Your Curly Hair Defined by DevaCurl

DevaCurl is definitely the curly girl’s best friend!  I recently had the chance to connect with DevaCurl and it was amazing.  I learned so many new and intriguing facts about curly hair that I had to share with you!  Below is DevaCurl’s 411 on everything curly!
Curls are like fingerprints; no tow curls are alike.  All curls need individual attention – a little nurturing and some tLC – to become their curly best.  The question is, which Curly Girl are you?  DevaCurl, the premier Curly Experts, will iron out the kinks in this hair mystery and help you find your inner Curly Girl.  The good news is there are some tired-and-true Curly Girl categories that hold the key to your hair’s needs and to maximize its curly potential.
When you look in the mirror, what do you see (or what do you think you should see)?
The Corkscrew – You know you have corkscrew curls if:
Your hair role model is Lorraine Massey, the “original” curly girl
When cut too short, “tightly wound” doesn’t even begin to describe it
You have coily curl texture
Your curls beg for moisture and soak up as much conditioner as you give them
The frizz factor has made you question whether it’s even worth going outside on a rainy day
The Botticelli – You know you have Botticelli curls if:
Your hair role model is Sarah Jessica Parker
Your curls gracefully cascade instead of sticking straight out
Your curl texture is fine to medium
Those gorgeous curls on the bottom layer of your hair are often overshadowed by the not-so-curly top layer
Wavy Curls – You know you have Wavy Curls if:
Your hair role models are sex kittens, Eva Mendez and Penelope Cruz
Your hair occasionally develops a natural wave, which you’ve tried to blow straight
Your hair texture can be fine to medium, wavy or straight
Your hair has a tendency to look unkempt
Your hair often looks flat at the crown
S’wavy Curls:  You know you have S’wavy curls if:
Your hair role model is Kate Winslet
Your hair seems straight, but could be encouraged to do a bit more
You think your hair is incapable of the perfect wave

DevaCurl is definitely the curly girl’s best friend!  I recently had the chance to connect with DevaCurl and it was amazing.  I learned so many new and intriguing facts about curly hair that I had to share with you!  Below is DevaCurl’s 411 on everything curly!

Curls are like fingerprints; no tow curls are alike.  All curls need individual attention – a little nurturing and some tLC – to become their curly best.  The question is, which Curly Girl are you?  DevaCurl, the premier Curly Experts, will iron out the kinks in this hair mystery and help you find your inner Curly Girl.  The good news is there are some tired-and-true Curly Girl categories that hold the key to your hair’s needs and to maximize its curly potential.

When you look in the mirror, what do you see (or what do you think you should see)?

The Corkscrew – You know you have corkscrew curls if:LorraineMassey

  • Your hair role model is Lorraine Massey, the “original” curly girl
  • When cut too short, “tightly wound” doesn’t even begin to describe it
  • You have coily curl texture
  • Your curls beg for moisture and soak up as much conditioner as you give them
  • The frizz factor has made you question whether it’s even worth going outside on a rainy day

sarah_jessica_parkerThe Botticelli – You know you have Botticelli curls if:

  • Your hair role model is Sarah Jessica Parker
  • Your curls gracefully cascade instead of sticking straight out
  • Your curl texture is fine to medium
  • Those gorgeous curls on the bottom layer of your hair are often overshadowed by the not-so-curly top layer

eva mendezWavy Curls – You know you have Wavy Curls if:

  • Your hair role models are sex kittens, Eva Mendez and Penelope Cruz
  • Your hair occasionally develops a natural wave, which you’ve tried to blow straight
  • Your hair texture can be fine to medium, wavy or straight
  • Your hair has a tendency to look unkempt
  • Your hair often looks flat at the crown

kate_winsletS’wavy Curls: You know you have S’wavy curls if:

  • Your hair role model is Kate Winslet
  • Your hair seems straight, but could be encouraged to do a bit more
  • You think your hair is incapable of the perfect wave

Thanks DevaCurl.  Read more about DevaCurl at www.devachansalon.com!

Hair Color Perfection by Redken and David Stanko

Everybody knows my choice for hair colorist is New York based Redken Colorist Expert, David Stanko.  David puts the glam in my hair using the incredible Redken Collection of hair color.  I just visited David last week and of course he created nothing but perfection with the new Blonde Glam Collection hair color by Redken.

David in partnership with Redken just launched a new video which I love! He does a makeover for Beauty Editor of Latina Magazine, Angelique Serrano, turning her dark locks into summer glam.

You’re Invited! 2nd Annual Pay It Fashion Forward Event!

fashion forward

Special Announcement: All of my StyleBell readers are invited to an exclusive event hosted by the Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation on June 18th 2009 at 7:30pm at the M2!  The 2nd Annual Pay It Fashion Forward Event will be honoring five fashion industry vanguards for their positive influences on their communities and the environment.

This year the following fashion icons will be honored:

  • Chloe Jo Berman, Girliegirl Army
  • Sally Fowler & Jessica Moment, Philanthropist
  • Linda Loudermilk, Linda Loudermilk, Inc.
  • Franke Rodriguez, I/Denti/Tee
  • Jones Apparel Group, Wes Card, CEO

To top it off the event will be hosted by the one and only LL Cool J with a special performance by Tamarama.  Tickets are only $50 and when you buy a ticket Earnest Sewn will be donating a pair of jeans to support the California Relief Campaign.    Buy your tickets at www.fashiondelivers.org.

Fashion Delivers is a non-profit charity dedicated to helping those in need by providing donated products from the men’s, women’s and home goods industry.  Created during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Fashion Delivers has donated nearly 34 million dollars worth of products to those in need in the United States and around the world. For more information on Fashion Delivers, please go to www.fashiondelivers.org.