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Yearly Homecoming

I have been in South Florida for about a week. If I were to ever move back to South Florida, I would have to live in Ft Lauderdale and east of 95. It has been 12 years since I moved from my Set Point Ft. Lauderdale apartment. I drove by my old apartment building a couple days ago and the apartment’s grounds are still well kept. The tiki bar and tennis courts are all there. It is hard to believe that it has been twelve years. I always run and exercise along Ft. Lauderdale Beach during my yearly homecoming. This year, I expanded my workout path along the beach and I added walking on sand. Walking on sand can be tricky especially when the sand is not packed tightly. But it provides for great workout and helps with balance. Walking on sand brought me closer to the ocean. Some days the ocean waves were more frequent and choppy but today the waves were placid. I am always taken away by the sounds of the waves, the beauty and the calmness that the ocean brings. For me this is the time of the year that I rejuvenate before starting a new year. 80 degree in December is paradise but there is still the Florida humidity. Glad I came prepared and that I have my Tancho Stick for my edges.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from The Hair And Makeup Blog and TheLookHairAndMakeup.com
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List of great hair stylists coming soon

It's been almost a week since my last post.  I left Los Angeles last Wednesday to take care of some business in Charlotte, NC and to meet with some of my faithful hair stylists.  Today I am in Atlanta and am headed to Miami to finally start my vacation.  It's December and I am sure so many of us are busy with travel, work, business, entertaining, family and friends. 

Recently, I have been getting a number of requests for quality hair stylists in different cities.  When traveling, I try to have a stylist that I can visit in case I need to have something done to my hair. The thought occurred to me that The Hair And Makeup Blog needs to put a directory together of great hair stylist.  Everyone knows that California has super stylist as do most of the country.  We just need to know where to locate them.  Isn't it wonderful to have reliable recommended hair stylist that you can depend on when  traveling?

So stay tuned, I will be creating a directory and will be seeking input from The Hair And Makeup Blog readers.  Let's give a shout out to all the super stylist that keep us looking fabulous.

Jessica Simpson Co-Washing hair

Conditioner Washing

MSN Entertainment and the "Beauty and Fitness Blog" website is reporting Jessica Simpson only washes her hair three times a month.  Some are making a big fuss over infrequent washing or use of shampoo.

Ken Paves recommends co-washing to celebrity client Jessica Simpson. 
"She only washes her hair three times a month.  I told Jess a long time ago she should only wash her hair a few times a week and in between, rinse and condition it.  And her hair looks fantastic all the time" shares Paves. 

But if Simpson is co-washing her hair with conditioner only what's the big deal?  She is still shampooing three times a month and conditioner washing in between.  I personally feel that some of these shampoos have too many drying detergents that damages and robs the hair of moisture.  Right on Jess, continue with your co-wash.  Many of the hair boards have been recommending the benefits of conditioner washing.

Jessica has flawless hair extensions that's the real reason her hair is always on point.  The Bain De Terre balancig conditioner works great with human hair extensions. 

 

 

The Mini or Biggie Flat Iron Winners

Congratulations to Angela W. of Largo, MD winner of the H3000 mini 1/2" Flat Iron and Nicole D. of Silver Spring, MD winner of the biggie H6000 1 3/4" Flat Iron.

15% off Luxury Hair Extensions, Flat Irons, Tancho Tique and Model in a Bottle

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Sale ends Jan 31st

The Mini or Biggie Flat Iron Giveaway

Enter for your chance to WIN Mini or Extra Large Flat Iron

The Hair and Makeup Blog is giving away TWO top of the line Tourmaline Ionic Flat Irons to two lucky readers: ONE mini flat iron and ONE biggie flat iron. 

Have you considered a smaller flat iron for your roots or your hairline or as my childhood friend says "when you want to get right up on it." Do you worry about getting your edges straight? How about a larger flat iron for smoothing out a Bob or straightening longer hair?  What about using a larger flat iron on human hair weaves or human hair extensions?

I am loving how the 1/2" mini flat iron straightens my edges and the fact that this flat iron is a cinch to use. The swivel cord makes it easy to maneuver and the mini flat iron fits nicely in most purses.  The mini is ideal for touching up  rogue hair. 

H6000 Extra wide flat iron is perfect for straightening and curling Arm Pit Length hair, Bra Strap Length Hair and for straightening longer human weave hair or human hair extensions.  The extra wide flat iron also has a swivel cord and is easy to maneuver.

Here are the Specs for the Mini and Biggie Flat Irons:

1.  Hairart Mini H3000

• Retails for $49.99 and higher but FREE for ONE Winner

• Quick Heating, Mini 1/2" plate

• Uses Ionic with tourmaline and ceramic technology

• Get what the professionals are using!

• Comes with black heat resistent bag and swivel cord

2.  Hairart H6000

• Retails for $149.99 and higher but FREE for ONE Winner

• Quick Heating, Extra Wide 1 3/4" plates

• Uses Ionic with tourmaline and ceramic technology

• Award Winning Flat Iron with 5 Temperature settings

• Comes with black heat resistent bag and swivel cord

Contest Instructions:

• Open to US Residents
• All entries must be in on or before Tuesday, December 16th at 12 Noon PST.

• Name and email address are required. Email address will not be displayed with the comment

• Post your answers for questions 1 through 4 in the comment section of this Blog post. 

1. What size flat iron do you own?
2. Are you interested in purchasing a lager or smaller flat iron than you currently have?
3. What size flat iron would you prefer to add to your collection and why?  Would you prefer the 1/2" mini flat iron, or the 1 3/4" biggie?
4. Are you open to either the mini or biggie flat iron?

Increase your chance to win by joining the The Hair And Makeup Facebook Blog Network and subscribing to our newsletter.

Send ONE email to contest@TheLookHairAndMakeup.com with your full name and alias used on The Hair And Makeup Blog comment section along with notification that you joined our Facebook Blog Network. 

We will notify two winners on Tuesday, Dec. 16th and mail flat irons to arrive before Christmas.  You must respond within an HOUR of being notified or we will move to the next person.

Happy Holidays and Good Luck!

Winners of our Tancho Stick Giveaway

Congratulations to the following 3 ladies who won the Tancho Stick Pomade.  That's right 3 winners when I said I would select 1 winner.  Hey Christmas is almost here.  Enjoy Ladies. 

1. Sheila W. from Willingboro, New Jersey

2.  Natalie P. from Hillside, New Jersey

3.  Susan F. from Brantford, Ontario

Check back for more articles and prizes.  Be sure to visit our online store: http://www.TheLookHairAndMakeup.com  Free shipping when you spend $50.  Our online store retails the very best in Human Hair Extensions: Indian Hair Extensions and Brazilian Hair Extensions as well as the Model in a Bottle Line and my personal favorite: The Tancho Stick.

The Spa Treatment for Less During the Holidays

 Enjoy Spa Treatments for Less During the Holidays

Were you aware that you can get spa services at some beauty schools?  Not only do beauty schools provide salon services, many offer the following spa services: facials, manicures, pedicures and massages at ridiculously low prices.  You can also find beauty schools offering waxing and eyebrow threading services. 

I am going to check out Burbank's Marinello School of Beauty spa services and report back on my experience. Check Google for beauty schools offering spa services in your area.  While you are out shopping for everyone else remember to treat yourself, you deserve it.

 

Free Tancho Stick Contest from TheLookHairAndMakup.com

Contest Ends Monday, December 8th at 3 PM PST.  Winner will be notified by email and winners first name or handle will be posted on blog.