Seventeen April 2013

This month it was all about hair and the issue was jammed packed with other cool tips. It seems a lot of magazines this month has hair tips mostly I am guessing because of the warm months coming up.

The hottest new trend for shoes are neon, funky details, cool metallics, and bold prints. Just don’t try to wear all four trends at once as cool as it sounds.

Seventeen gave tips for wearing jeans for your bodytype.

“1. Boyish - Destroyed. Look for a pair with cool details like random rips and wild bleaching - the texture fills out your slender hips and legs.

2. Curvy all over - Ombre. Accentuate your shape with denim that gets darker to bring the eye downward and visually elongate your body.

3. Long Torso - High Waisted. This style was made for you! the high waisted cut raises your waistline so your middle looks more in proportion.

4.Petite - Ankle.  Longer jeans swallow you up! Seek out skinnies that hit right at the ankle so your pants won’t pool around your shoes. [Or do what I do and get it tailored]

5. Curvy Booty - Trousers. The wide legs make a round backside look smaller by comparison.”

Just in time for the sun - shorts! Instead of wearing minis, why not try one of these trends instead - fancy metallic, high - waisted, camo cutoff, tropical floral, silky pattern and neon bermudas.

To match the new fashion trends, there is no reason why your hair should take the backseat. In this month, sweet and low pony, graphic parts [no more regular old down the middle parts], glam pouf, and  super slick hair.

With the warm weather and heat from styling tools, you want to keep your hair looking healthy. Depending on your hair texture, Seventeen recommends a different product type.

“Straight - Hot oil treatment. Split ends are your biggest problem. The reason: Sleek strands show damage more than waves or curls. Keep your ends smooth and healthy with a weekly lightweight oil treatment. Pick one with naturally rich ingredients like calendula, sage, and rosemary for maximum repair.

Photo credit - L'Oreal Paris,
L’oreal paris advanced hair care total repair 5 multi restorative dry oil

Wavy - Shine treatment. Sometimes you want your waves to be beachy, sometimes you want to go bouncy - but all the heat styling can dull wavy hair fast. Get fresh out of the salon shine with an at home gloss treatment twice a week.

Photo Credit - Oscar Blandi, oscar blandi at home salon glaze

Curvy - Leave in treatment. You want volume without pouf, and frizz free locks that don’t go limp. So use a leave-in conditioner packed with nutrients, like coconut and grape seed oils. it will weigh your curls down just enough so they stay perfect 24-7.

Photo Credit - L'Oreal Parism, L'Oreal paris evercurl hydracharge leave in cream

Super curly - Deep conditioner. Kinkier curls are coarser and stiffer, which makes them challenging to style. Keep ‘em soft and manageable by using a deep conditioner once a week. Go for one with shea butter - it’s the secret ingredient in the most uber-hydrating treatments used at salons.

Photo Credit - Fekkai, Fekkai essential shea ultra rich mask

Relaxed - Gel Masque. Relaxing is an intense process, so you have to hydrate if you want your strands to stay silky. But you also don’t want your do to look greasy. That’s where a gel masque comes in - it locks in moisture without leaving a product-y look behind. Just coat clean [wet or dry] hair with it from roots to ends, leave on until it hardens, then rinse out. “

Photo Credit - Philip B, Philip B katira hair masque

My favorite part of this issue was the DIY hair mask.

“Revive Dull Strands - Banana Paste

1 over - ripe banana, smashed into a paste and wide tooth comb

How to - Hairspray, mousse, and gel can help score you great styles, but over time they build up and make your hair look blah. To get the glossiness back, mash an overly ripe banana until it’s creamy and apply it to wet or dry hair. Leave it on 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly, running a wide tooth comb through your hair to help remove the banana. Shampoo and condition thoroughly. Once your hair is dry, it will look fresh and vibrant again. The potassium and vitamins in these guys give hair shine without weighing it down.

Get Rid of Grease - Herbal Shampoo

½ cup distilled water, 2oz. liquid castile soap, 4 tsp. dried mint, 1 tsp. dried sage, and ⅔ cup regular shampoo

How To - On days when your strands are extra oily, clarifying shampoo gets squeaky clean. Make your own by combining water and liquid castile soap. Then add dried mint, sage, and a few squirts of your regular shampoo to the mixture. Wash your hair as usual.

Add Bounce - Mint Splash

2oz. witch hazel and 2oz. mouthwash

How To - You’ll get instant volume with a tonic that makes your strands swell, giving them body. Just mix ingredients together and apply the liquid to your scalp with a cotton ball. Massage it in for five minutes, and then shampoo, condition, and style as usual.

Make it Sleek - Rose Oil Mask

½ coconut oil, 2 tbsp rose mask, and ½ cup mixed fresh flower petals such as rose or jasmine.

How To - Ditch frizz with this delicious smelling concoction. Boil the coconut oil, rose water, and petals for three minutes in a pan. Let mixture cool, then strain it and massage into your scalp. Wrap hair in a towel for 20 minutes before washing out.

Repair Damage - An Avocado Treatment

2 eggs, 2 tbsp. olive oil, ½ ripe avocado, and 2 oz water

Transform crispy stands with a vitamin - spiked hair mask - it’s full of the fatty acids that fix damage. Combine all ingredients with your fingers, then apply mixture to dry hair and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and then shampoo as usual. “

Pick up the issue for more hair, fashion and makeup tips and exclusive discounts.