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03.14.11

Gee, Your Hair Smells Like Coconuts! hair products, shopping | (5)
I don't really use a hairbrush, aside from blow drying my bangs, but I find these Denman Tutti Frutti Scented Hairbrushes oddly appealing. I like the old school vibe--they're basically a classic Denman styling brush, but with a brightly colored pad and fruit design that corresponds to each brush's fruit fragrance. They come in lemon, strawberry, grape, and coconut. I don't have much experience using a Denman brush to blow dry or style, but some people swear by them. I just really want to smell these... Denman Tutti Frutti Scented Brushes are available at Urban Outfitters for $12.00 each. Do ...

Tagged: brush, brushes, Denman, hair products, hair tools, shopping, Urban Outfitters
04.13.10

How To: Fishtail Bun accessories, braids, hair salons, how to, updo | (2)
I talk about fishtail braids all the time on Hair on the Brain, but this is the first time I've seen the fishtail bun! This gorgeous updo was created by Charlotte Belk from Elysium Salon in Charleston, S.C. Here's how to recreate this beautiful style... Step one: Make sure you have a rubber band and a nice boar bristle brush, like a Mason Pearson handy. Begin by spraying Oribe Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray lightly on hair from roots to ends. This will give the hair a nice texture for an updo, as well as keep humidity out and tame frizzies. Step two: Brush ...

Tagged: boar bristle brush, braids, brushes, bun, Charlotte Belk, Elysium Salon, fishtail braids, hair accessories, hair products, hair salon, hair tools, Mason Pearson, Oribe, updo
11.21.09

Marie Clarie's Top 5 Hair Products hair products, reviews | (6)
Marie Clarie recently came out with a list of the 15 Best Beauty Products of All Time. Let's take a look at the top five hair products and what they have to say about each. Do your favorites make the cut? Marie Clarie's Top Five Hair Products: Pantene Pro-V Beautiful Lengths Conditioner: By detangling and preventing breakage, this lightweight hydrator helps hair grow longer and stronger. Price: $3.99 Mason Pearson Junior Brush: A hairstylist's best friend, these nylon-and-boar bristles make blowouts a breeze. Price $126 L'Oréal Elnett Hairspray: The ultimate backstage updo glue that miraculously brushes out without flaking or stickiness. Price: $13.99 Johnson's Baby ...

Tagged: brushes, dry shampoo, hair products, Klorane, L\'Oreal, magazines, Marie Clarie, Mason Pearson, Oscar Blandi, Pantene, reviews, Sonia Kashuk
01.23.09

Brush Lust hair products, shopping | (0)
I've always wanted a Mason Pearson brush. There is just something so old school awesome about them. But... They're kind of expensive, and I figured, well, it's just a brush, right? Continue Reading...

Tagged: brushes, hair tools, Mason Pearson