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10.18.10GKhair Taming System ReviewI talked about GKhair a few days ago, and mentioned that my sister-in-law, Michelle, was going to be interviewed by HOTB about her experience with the hair straightening system. (Of course, these days we can't talk about hair straightening without discussing the F word: Formaldehyde. I asked the Gkhair company reps about their bottom line on formaldehyde. The company's response is at the end of the interview, if you're interested!) OK, onward! Michelle went to see Joanne Morrison at C Salon in Chicago for her treatment. Check out our chat, and the amazing before and afters, and check back next ...
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10.03.10Brazilian Blowouts Formaldehyde-Free?I have written extensively about the Brazilian Blowout here on Hair On The Brain, and the company has always maintained that their product is formaldehyde-free. But now reports from Oregon's Occupational Safety & Health Administration say Brazilian Blowout has been found to actually contain formaldehyde. This was after stylists at an Oregon hair salon reported difficulty breathing, nosebleeds, and eye irritation after coming into contact with the formula. Brazilian Blowout states that their product is formaldehyde-free and is challenging Oregon OSHA's test results since the sample didn't come from the company, but from a salon. So what's the big deal ...
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08.30.10Boys Getting Brazilian BlowoutsEver wonder if guys get Brazilian Blowouts too? Well... They do in West Hollywood! Check out this video of stylist Mateo Herreros at my fav Argyle Salon & Spa giving a dude a BB! ;)
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08.12.10Interview With Celeb Stylist Denis De SouzaYesterday I got to interview mega celebrity hairstylist Denis De Souza from Andy LeCompte Salon in West Hollywood and Prive Salon in New York. Denis is best known for being the coloring genius behind Rachel Bilson's to-die-for hair, which is one of my all-time favorites! Denis was so much fun to interview and answered all my Rachel Bilson hair color questions. Plus, he dished on how he keeps his clients' hair looking so healthy and gorgeous while coloring, and of course, which celebs he wants to get into his chair. Check it out! Hair On The Brain: How did you get ...
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07.06.10Nicole On ExtensionFirst of all, Nicole Richie is so cute. This pic is from last week when she was at traffic school in Van Nuys. Not sure why she was all bundled up like it was fall, since it was hot out that day but whatever. Also, her hair is such a pretty color right now and very full and fluffy looking! We know she gets Brazilian Blowouts and occasionally extensions... Hmm. I wonder if she has extensions in right now?
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06.12.10Extensions!I met with Jordana Lorraine over at Dino-Clark Salon in Santa Monica yesterday to discuss my favorite HOTB topic: Extensions! Actually, I just thought of something. I wonder if Jordanna would rather do/discuss extensions or Brazilian Blowouts, as she is a whiz at both. Anyway, Jordana was super sweet in person, and I felt like I'd known her forever since I've interviewed her a bunch of times. (Check out Guide to Types of Hair Extensions, In-Depth Guide to Hair Extensions, and In-Depth Guide to Brazilian Blowouts!) It was great to finally meet in person, and it was exciting to discuss ...
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06.05.10In-Depth Guide to HighlightsRecently, I got my highlights done at the Argyle Salon & Spa by Alfredo Lewis. He also did my Brazilian Blowout. I heart him; he is a great stylist and totally fun to talk to as well. After my BB, we did an interview about his start as a stylist and about his experience doing the Brazilian Blowout. And since that interview went so well, I asked Alfredo to answer all my highlight questions--from what a “Smudge” is to how often you should have your hair touched up to when to get a Brazilian Blowout with your highlights! Find it ...
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06.01.10Brazilian Blowout FAQsThe Brazilian Blowout™ (BB) is the only smoothing treatment with ZERO downtime, that means no three day wait to wash your hair like with the keratin based treatments! The minute you leave the salon with your BB, you are good to go. The main question I have been asked about my Brazilian Blowout, is if it damaged my hair, but it is the exact opposite--it seemed to improve the health of my hair, totally eliminated the frizz and added shine. It just adds a protective protein layer around each hair strand. And BB are cumulative, so your hair’s condition will ...
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05.07.10Interview with Alfredo at Argyle SalonBack in April, I attended a Brazilian Blowout event at Argyle Salon & Spa in West Hollywood where I received a Brazilian Blowout from Alfredo Lewis. We totally hit it off and talked celebrity hair gossip--he’s done everyone from Sandra Bullock to Jane Fonda! Alfredo even gave me advice on my upcoming wedding hair and what I should do with the color… So, stay tuned for more on that. Alfredo agreed to do a little interview with HOTB on everything from how he got his start to extending the life of your Brazilian Blowout to what celebrity needs a hair ...
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04.22.10Brazilian Blowout Acai Hair CareLast weekend I stopped by Urbanic Paper Boutique in Venice to pick up my invitations and the owner, Audrey, asked me to do some research into the Brazilian Blowout Acai Hair Care products. Audrey said she’d had the Brazilian Blowout and was loving it, but wasn’t sure if the aftercare line was really worth the money. I told her I'd get right on it! (By the way, love Urbanic. Our invites turned out fantastic! It's the cutest shop. LA girls, you must go!) So, at the Argyle Salon & Spa event yesterday, I asked everyone about the Brazilian Blowout Acai Hair ...
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