Author: Iskra Banović

I’m Iskra Banović, editor of Blufashion and the voice behind its fashion, beauty, and lifestyle stories. Fashion, beauty, and lifestyle are my playground, but I'm just as likely to share the messy side of it all, like the time I tested a "must-have" skincare gadget and ended up with glitter stuck in my hair. I love turning trends and everyday finds into something useful (and fun) for real people.

Braiding Basics

Curious about braiding but tired of the same old three-strand twists? Let’s take a minute to reexamine the classics and explore some unique braiding ideas that will keep your locks lovely and inspired. French Braids & Dutch Braids Most of you are familiar with the concept of French braiding, especially if you had unruly hair as a child. To appease my mother, and my wild tangles, my hair was always in a French braid after bath time. Plus, when I woke up the next morning, my messy, flat hair had miraculously transformed into mermaid waves. Needless to say, I thought…

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Up Do's For Curly Hair

In my opinion, naturally curly hair is kind of like a wild animal. It can be terrifying and confusing, but it should never be caged or hidden. When styling curls, I like to work with the natural curl instead of against it. This usually means creating styles that are not too tight, and working with soft and romantic textures. With these four DIY updos, you can learn to embrace your curly hair and create beautiful styles for elegant and casual occasions. Let’s get started! 1. Vintage Curly Side Bun If you didn’t catch on already, I am all about the…

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Sesame Conditioner

DIY projects – 5 Homemade Hair Recipes Imagine this scene – you, at a party or a night out, and one of your new friends asks you something like: Wow, great hair. How do you keep it so healthy and shiny? My hairstylist swears by Oscar Blandi and Redken… Read about our 5 amazing homemade hair recipes below: And your response? Eggs and avocado oil. I can vividly imagine that face and that dropped jaw because I’ve seen it happen. I am a professional stylist, but I’ve been dabbling a lot over the past few years in all-natural hair nourishment.…

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Tips & Tricks for Naturally Curly Hair

After years of struggling with multiple personality hair disorder, I feel like I finally have enough tools in my DIY natural hair kit to make my hair work for me. I have my ShamPHree routine down, I regularly trim my ends to keep my hair healthy, and I’ve got my favorite hairbrush to tame my mane when all else fails. I also have some pretty valuable tricks up my sleeve for humid days when my hair wants to do its own thing! The FauxDeva Set To start my naturally curly routine, I use a pre-poo conditioning treatment. Let’s call it…

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Waxing A Man's Eyebrows

A Guide To Waxing A Man’s Eyebrows – A Little Pain for Some Great ‘Brows If you’ve got brows that look like two large caterpillarsa sleeping on your forehead — or even worse, just one big eyebrow — it’s time to take action. But what’s a real man to do? Pluck? Shave? Wax? Waxing, for many, is the best option because it lasts longer.Eyebrow waxing is something women have been doing forever. It’s very quick and also less painful than plucking and much more effective than shaving. Of course, it’s best to have this done by a professional, but if…

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Andis MVP Detachable Blade Clipper

A Review of the Andis MVP Clipper For years, I have been a big fan of the Oster 76 Detachable Blade Clipper — it’s an authentic workhorse in the barbering business. Until now, I have not found a clipper that would make me want to put my Oster 76 in a drawer. My brand-new favorite is the Andis MVP Detachable Blade Clipper (model number SMC-2). The folks at Andis have really outdone themselves this time. The new MVP features a 2-speed powerful rotary motor that makes an easy task of cutting wet or dry hair. In addition to the MVP’s…

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Worlds Fastest Haircut Ivan Zoot

Worlds Fastest Haircut – Ivan Zoot Sets New World Records for Haircutting In the hair care industry, 44-year-old Ivan Zoot is a superstar. He’s the Michael Phelps of barbering. That’s why I was so excited to be invited to be an official witness as he attempted to break three Guinness Book of World Records for haircutting. Not only did he break the records, I watched as he completely obliterated them. The world record event took place on Friday, August 22 at Rooster’s Men’s Grooming Center in Austin, Texas, and was a benefit for Children With Hairloss, an organization which seeks to…

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Neck Tattoos

Tattoos and Body Piercings – Neck Tattoos Designs & Ideas Are you considering neck tattoos? This placement area is often considered one of the most prominent, besides the hands and the face. Opting for a neck tattoo is a very serious decision, and you should not only consider the design but your future in the planning of the tattoo. First things first, many employers shun visible tattoos. Although acceptance is slowly gaining, it seems once we take one step forward we also take two steps back. Consider the most recent modification to the military, and how anyone enlisting in the…

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Male Hair Loss

How to Prevent Hair Loss Male – Modern Medicine Can Help These days, there’s not as much of a negative stigma surrounding hair loss in men, and many men are picking up the razor and going bald by choice. For some men, however, male pattern baldness and hair loss can be a devastating blow to self-esteem and confidence. Fortunately, there are more medical treatments for male hair loss available today than ever before. Before I continue, it’s important to note that there is no cure for baldness. By the age of fifty, nearly half of all men experience male pattern…

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Braun Cruzer Body Shaver

Braun Cruzer Body Shaver Review – Reviews of Men’s Body Grooming Products Overall, this is a solid product that makes body grooming a bit more convenient. The A Review of the Braun Cruzer Body Shaver can be used in the shower, eliminating the need for much cleanup after the manscaping project is complete. For those who body groom, I can confidently recommend this product. For more info: Braun Body Cruzer website Pros Can be used wet or dry in the shower.Trimming and shaving in one stroke is a great time saver.Rechargeable so you don’t have to change batteries.Trimmer works exceptionally well (but…

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Mens' Grooming Products

As Blufashion’s Hair Guide, I use and try lots of different men’s grooming products — at any given moment, my bathroom countertop will be loaded with dozens of different pastes, creams, soaps, and products. Once I finish testing a product for review, I normally pass it along to a friend or client (or stash below the bathroom sink). There are a few products, however, that I must selfishly keep for myself. What’s on my counter right now? Take a look! Just For Men Color Gel – My facial hair is very light and getting a bit gray. When I’m sporting…

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Gray hair trends - mens gray hair

This is a trend I’m not sure I would have predicted, but we’re starting to see young guys go gray — on purpose. Recently Zayn Malik (formerly of the pop band One Direction) was seen sporting a fresh gray mane, so you can guess other guys will probably follow his lead. Zayn is working the trend well, but one of the best I’ve seen so far on Landon Ray’s Instagram page. Earlier this year, The Telegraph reported that Amazon.com’s sales of gray hair dye have increased by roughly 80%. What is going on here!? Am I in an alternate universe?…

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