Temple of Glam

Yo Diary!

Long time no write (I know, I know). Remember when I jokingly told my grandma about a life decision I made, knowing she'd disapprove? And she glared at me, as if to say, "so help me, if you are serious, I will stab you".

Though her latest accessory is a walker, when she sternly says, "hold it" mid-conversation, she ain't playing games. Speaking of "hold it" (mmm hmm segue time), I have been super excited to tell you about Rene Furterer Vegetal Finishing Spray ($27). Now normally I shy away from using any kind of holding spray on my fragile, winter-molested tresses. But this one is supposed to be different. It offers hold and hydration without weighing hair down; it has Vitamin B5.

And you know me, dear diary. I put this bad boy to the test: during the east coast's latest precipitation-wind mash up. I have to tell you. I ran my fingers through my hair just now and it felt soft and managed. Kinda' like the way I feel when my grandma gives me "the eye".

Write ya again soon,

S Breezy

Dearest Hair Diary,

This year has been one of firsts for me: my first time getting a relaxer, my first time making regular visits to the salon, my first time getting a "real" hair cut, and now my first time having full, bouncy hair.

Mari, my hair magician, looked at me askance when I pulled out all four products, but I was committed to the entire Living Proof experience. First she used the Full shampoo and followed with the conditioner.

"What do you think? I asked.

"Shampoo always works, but I don't know about the conditioner." She replied.

She was still skeptical, but after the roller set with the Full Thickening Cream and Root Lift Spray, she was sold.

"Bien brillo!" She exclaimed.

Super shiny and my hair was soft, full, and big! Score!

-Posted by: Shanna S.

Image courtesy of Rantings of a Shopaholic

Are you there Hair Diary? It's me, Cat.

It's been so busy, I've barely taken a comb to my mop. But my neglected hair will get some much-needed attention next week. I am taking the plunge and getting my hair bleached on the ends and darkened at the roots.

Eeew. Roots. "Really?", you ask.

Yes. Roots. On purpose.

I sense your judgment, Hair Diary. So let me calm your nerves.

The technique is very simple. My hair fairy  puts a little dark brown on my roots (to cover my grey--our secret!) and highlights on the under layer halfway down, gradually lightening down to the ends.That means no visible grow out! And between pedicures, bi-weekly eyelashes and eyebrows plucked every three weeks. Adding one more touch up to the mix is a recipe for a breakdown.

-Posted by: Cathy S.

Cathy is the Natalie to my Tootie. The dark chocolate to my milk chocolate ( I MUST tell you that story!). She is as brutally brilliant as she is painfully stylish. She is a bastion of beauty and I'm thrilled that she's on board to share her hair "sitch" with you every Thursday. Enjoy her first "diary entry"...I did! xx Shaunequa

Are you there Hair Diary? It's me, Cat.

My hair is not my selling point. Ever since that attempt at a perm in 5th grade, I've been in a love-hate relationship with my strands. While I no longer have a perm helmet that could have secured me the leading role in Annie, I struggle with taming the beast that is My' 'Do. I've bobbed it, banged it, dyed it, streaked it, twisted it, scrunched it, and still, I wake up in the morning, look in the mirror, and wonder what my hair will do (or more often, not do) that day.

I'm on an extremely spiritual mission to learn what works best for this Italian girl's wavy, frizzy, fine, tangly hair.

There will be gel, mousse, serum, dye, dryers, curlers, and flat irons. And since no one who knows me wants to hear about my hair one second longer, I will divulge my innermost hair secrets to you and only you.

And unlike the diary I kept during my childhood, I don't have to worry about my brother finding you and reading my entries like performance art, at Thanksgiving dinner. Do you like the pic of me and my heroine, Snooki?

-Posted by: Cathy S.

I am so pleased to announce the first installment of The Hairess Diaries: Wows & Woes of Hair. Shanna is a hair product junky, a fragrance fiend, and she has an extensive beauty background. In fact we met when we worked for the same beauty company. She is also very, very chic. I know you will love her "diary entry" about last night's Living Proof event...enjoy! xx Shaunequa

Dearest Diary,

Going to beauty events after work can be problematic especially when you've been running like crazy all day, the beauty event starts at 5:30pm, and lasts only an hour. But you know me. I slapped on some lipgloss and kept it moving!

It turns out the scientists at Living Proof are introducing shampoo and conditioner to their mega-successful Full Thickening Cream ($24). The Full line pumps up fine, limp hair (like mine, except you can add frizz for a "hair-don't" trifecta). I usually don't mind frizz because it gives my hair some volume, but I definitely mind when I want a sleek and full look. My blowout's fantastic fullness lasts all of 2 minutes and then it seems like my hair is magnetically attracted to my skull. Not cute.

Needless to say, I almost dove for the swag bag at the end of the presentation. I can't wait to try the products and tell you all about them!

-Posted by: Shanna S.