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.
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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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. “
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| 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. “
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