Archive for February, 2010

Grammy Beauty 2010

February 2nd, 2010 by Amber

Grammy night 2010 was full of hot music performances and high fashion that kept everyone talking well into the next day. But let’s not overlook the beauty! Take a look at some of our favorite beauty looks of the 2010 Grammys and the products you can use to recreate them at home or on your [...]

Real-Life Edward Scissorhands!

December 17th, 2009 by BSD

Move over Johnny Depp – there’s a new Edward Scissorhands in town! Valentino LoSauro, a London-native operating a salon in Florida, has created devices that he says cut hair twice as fast as normal scissors. The device: little shears that attach to his hands making him look like a real-life Edward Scissorhands. The ‘CLAWZ‘ were [...]

Staying Glamorous For the Long Night Out

November 20th, 2009 by BSD

Getting ready to bump the beat and hit the street tonight? Clubbing is great fun and a way to keep the bonds with your ladies tight, but it can play hell on your skin and hair. You can take a few simple precautions to keep your look fresh and minimize the damage while you’re out [...]

Review of Chris Rock’s “Good Hair”

October 27th, 2009 by BSD

Chris Rock’s three-year-old daughter Lola asked him, “Daddy, why don’t I have good hair?” This launched the comedian headfirst into the topic of ‘good hair’ - commonly thought of as straight, shiny, European-looking locks. This topic has fueled debates within the African American community for generations.
Rock records this search for truth in African American hair [...]

Where Hair Extensions Come From

October 21st, 2009 by BSD

Have you ever wondered where hair extensions come from? According to Oprah.com, 1000 tons of human hair are imported into the U.S. every year. The finest quality hair comes from India.
One Indian landmark in particular is famous for exporting human hair. The Venkateswara Temple in Southern India earns around 18 million a year selling hair [...]