Fashion Pulse Daily

July 10, 2013

Ready for Hawaii? Let’s Go!!

I’ve got some fantastic news: as of Friday, I am now a married lady! We are taking this week to catch our breathe, regroup, start to work on those thank-yous, and get ready for Phase II – the honeymoon! Fashion Pulse Hubby and I will be heading to Hawaii, and it couldn’t come soon enough. I will soon post pics, particularly the fashion and beauty ones from the wedding, but in the meanwhile, I’ve got some fabulous gifts in tow that I’m throwing into my suitcase before I forget. I certainly can’t take a vacation. let alone a honeymoon, without my chic, new Robert Verdi Aviators, packed along side a new pair of Call It Spring flip flops and a matching towel – super cute, right?

We have exploring beaches, hiking, ATV tours, and more on our agenda, and everyone advises to come equipped with bug repellent. Luckily, I’ve already got the situation under control and carry-on friendly, thanks to Avon’s SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus Picaridin Towelettes and the SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus Expedition SPF 30 Pump Spray. Fashion Pulse Mom hooked me up with a beautiful Missoni dress and Tiffany bracelet to wear, so it looks like all I need at this point is to remember to throw in my bathing suit! Stay tuned for more to come soon, regarding the Hawaii adventure…

July 8, 2013

The Tricks of the Trade to Dying Your Hair at Home

by Julia DiNardo

A lot of women are petrified of the prospect of taking their hair color into their own hands, but it CAN be done successfully and beautifully! Plus, think of all of the money that you could save if you do it at home (I did the math, and I could be saving around $700 per year!). I spoke with Lindsay Perez, who works with Sally Beauty and is the Franchise Education Manager for Clairol Professional & Wella Color Charm about how to overcome the fright and instead be equipped with a bevy of knowledge to make the perfect brand, color, and tool selections in order to create an incredible (and afforable) hair color at home. See below for my q&a with Lindsay, and be prepared to learn all that you wanted to know about everything from what is a warm verus cool tone, to what to do about your eyebrows when you dye your hair.

Fashion Pulse Daily: How do you know what tones are in the color you had done professionally, or last used, and match it with a box dye? How do you define the different tones?

Lindsay Perez: First start by determining if the tones are warm or cool. Warm tones can be compared the sunsets; golden yellows, red oranges, and bright red violets. Think of cool tones as the colors reflected from moonlight; shades of blue, deep violets, and grays. Once you determine if it’s a warm or cool shade, look for descriptive words that correspond to the tone like golden blonde vs. ash blonde.

FPD: What’s the best way to maintain and upkeep salon-colored hair with a bought boxed dye?

LP: Sally Beauty Supply is the best place to start, because they sell high quality, professional color lines like Wella Color Charm and Clairol Professional and you don’t need a license to buy them. Wella Color Charm is perfect if you have stubborn, resistant grays and they have a variety of shade choices in gel or liquid forms. If you want a color that leaves your hair healthy and shiny looking, use Clairol Professional Liquicolor Permanente. Both lines allow you to mix and match more than one shade, which allows you to get the most natural looking results.

FPD: When should you use permanent hair color? Semi-permanent hair color? What are the best brands?

July 5, 2013

Beauty Lessons: How to Clean Your Hair Brushes

by fashion pulse contributor

A hair brush is one of those things that you certainly usevery day of your life, BUT do you remember the last time that you cleaned it? Every time you use your brush it comes in contact with greasy hair follicles, dust particles, as well as any product you use in your hair. Over time, all this dirt and grime builds up and gets spread throughout your hair every time you brush and style it. The solution to all this messiness? A good old fashioned brush bath. This simple method will extend the life of your brush as well as giving you cleaner, healthier looking hair.

To start, remove any hair that is left on the brush using your fingers or a comb. If the hair is really difficult to remove you can use scissors to cut the hair down the middle. You want to get as much out as you can before you continue.
Wet your brushes or combs under warm running water. Apply a small amount of shampoo to the brush bristles. The shampoo will help break up leftover hair grease and clean your tools.
You can use a toothbrush or a comb to gently scrub the bristles with the shampoo. Scrub in one direction only for a better clean. Rinse brushes in warm water.
Dry your brushes on a towel then lay them flat with the bristles facing down to get rid of any excess moisture that could be trapped in the brush bed. Leave them to dry overnight or speed up the dry time by using a hair dryer.

Now that you have a clean brush you want to keep it that way. For best results, you should choose a brush with tough synthetic nylon bristles and a plastic handle. These are the easiest and safest to clean as opposed to wooden handles that swell when exposed to moisture and eventually split apart. Aim to give your brushes a rinse at least once a week and those 100 strokes a night will make your hair feel even better than before.

July 3, 2013

Fashion Pulse Daily’s 2013 Fourth of July Roundup!

by fashion pulse contributor

[Nautica American Flag Jacket; $149 at nautica.com]

Fourth of July celebrations are one of the main reasons we love summer. Not only for the parties but for the way it allows us to celebrate our independent style. Light up your patriotic ensemble with our hand-picked pieces that will make you feel glamorous no matter what star spangled celebration you attend. From a family cookout to a night at the beach watching fireworks, let your freedom ring in style!