Author: Iskra Banović

Hair care holiday gift sets are not only a great way to give the gift of beautiful hair, but they often come at a discounted price and have bonus gifts inside, making your holiday dollar go farther. There are some of my favorite holiday gift sets that are ready to wrap and make someone (perhaps yourself) smile this year. 1. Give the Gift of the Perfect Blowout Macadamia Natural Oil products are infused with a combination of macadamia oil and argan oil, making this the perfect gift set for dry, damaged, or hair that is course and prone to frizz.…

Whether you just have to have the latest hair technology, you’re looking for something to make curling your hair easier, or you’re just in need of a new curling iron, the CHI ARC by Farouk Systems will satisfy your need for something new while making styling your hair fun. So fun, that you just might fix your hair a lot more often. Seriously. The Technologically Advanced Styling Tool Call me lazy or just call me a lover or all kinds of technology, the fact that the CHI ARC spins your hair into a curl at the push of a button…

With so many flat irons competing to be the best, how do you know what will work for you? It’s tough. I like a flat iron that makes styling easier, faster, and with as little damage to my hair as possible. It’s a tall order. The Ultimate Control Flat Iron by Sexy Hair, not only delivered well on those requests but is sexy and sleek in and of itself, don’t you think? Sexy Hair Ultimate Control Flat Iron Sexy Hair’s website boasts: Made with 1-inch wide Black Ceramic Titanium plates that help seal in the hairs’ natural moisture, locking out…

A good hairdryer is worth its weight in gold, but in this case, the lightweight handle-less design of the Kiss 1875W Hair Dryer makes it worth a lot more than that. With a retail price of $29.99, and three attachments for a better, easier blowout, you really can’t go wrong with the Handle-Less Hair Dryer by Kiss. Plus, it’s made with ceramic tourmaline, which will reduce frizz, increase moisture, and boost shine in your hair with each use. From the Manufacturer’s Web Site The Kiss InstaWave website: the revolutionary Handle-Less 1875W Hair Dryer combines comfort, versatility, and control for effortless…

I originally got my hands on CHI’s brand new line of Argan Oil hair products during the part of the fall when everyone’s hair starts to dry out in the Midwest. It truly couldn’t have come at a better time to test out my clients’ hair, to be perfectly honest, and it didn’t take long to start flying off the shelves. The CHI Argan Oil Hair Products The complete product line consists of four products: CHI Argan Oil Shampoo: combines a unique blend of exotic oils that gently cleanse and rejuvenate dry, damaged hair by restoring moisture, essential vitamins, antioxidants…

Let me be perfectly frank here; when a marketing executive first contacted me asking if I’d like to try the Voloom, I was a little hesitant. I checked out the brochure that was attached to the e-mail and giggled under my breath a little. What an oddball contraption, I thought. I’ve never seen or heard of a device like the Voloom, and while I understood the concept, I truly thought that the Voloom wouldn’t come close to delivering the results that were shown in the photos. If they did, I could only imagine that the root of my hair would…

‘Tis the Season for Ponytails, Side ‘Dos and Curls Holiday parties are such a fun excuse to wear something sparkly. And what better time to go all out on your hair and makeup. I’ve pulled together some favorite looks to inspire you for your holiday office party, New Year’s party or party with friends and family. While these looks can be achieved by you in your own home, for a really glam event, I always recommend having your hair done at a salon. They can curl your hair, blow it out, pull it into a sexy topknot or a chignon…

I’m a sucker for rich and beautiful brunette hair color, but there are times when your brunette hair color may need a pick-me-up. Maybe you got highlights a while ago that have grown out, or perhaps the sun has lightened your hair more than you want. At any rate, if your brown hair has gone brassy, too light, or has turned dull, it may be time for a refresh. Lucky for all the brunettes out there, you can actually refresh your color at home with coffee, and the results are supernatural. Yes, seriously. With coffee. What You Need for a…

I was sent a bottle of Nexxus Hydra-Light Shampoo and Conditioner to try out a while back. At the time, my pixie cut was just newly grown out into a cropped bob style. Pixie haircuts don’t need a lot of specifics when it comes to shampoo and conditioner. The hair is too short to tangle, and the ends are kept up with regular haircuts so they don’t get dry and frizzy like longer hair does. In fact, while I had a pixie cut, I rarely even used a comb after a shower. I could just run my fingers through my…

My Birchbox recently showed up with a sample of Number 4 Clarifying Shampoo. By the way, if you’re not getting a monthly Birchbox, check the site up and sign up. I really love this service for trying hair and other beauty products that I otherwise wouldn’t even know about. Plus, getting a box of beauty products every month (for next to nothing) never gets old. At the time this Number 4 Clarifying Shampoo came in the mail, I wasn’t really in need of a clarifying treatment, so I tucked it away and forgot about it. Then one morning I woke…

How often should you actually wash your hair? Can your hair be too clean? Yes. It absolutely can. This is quite a likely one of the most commonly asked questions asked of me in the salon. The answer is super simple, believe it or not. Ready for it? Wash your hair as infrequently as possible. Are you rolling your eyes at your computer screen yet? What does that actually mean as infrequently as possible anyway? Let me start off by saying that shampooing your hair is not just about cleaning your hair. It’s mostly about maintaining a healthy scalp, and a…

Is Your Hair Color Fading Problems all Your Fault? Whether you color your hair yourself (be careful, please) or you spend hundreds of dollars at the salon, some people just can’t seem to catch a break with hair color fading. While some fading is to be expected, you may be surprised to learn that some of the reasons your hair color is fading are all your fault, and some of the things you always thought was fading your hair, really aren’t at all. Your Hair is Damaged Honesty is the best policy here. Is your hair damaged? Do you flat iron…