Holiday Hollywood Glamour

Well, it is that time of year again and the countdown has begun. This season you might say that old fashioned glamour is back! Save the boho waves for the weekend, big night hair looks like it took work. Here are some easy tips to achieve that retro, showstopping, old Hollywood glamour.

Use a curling iron to define waves, volumizers and hot rollers add height, but stay away from the little ones and these will leave curls too tight. Updos require bobby pins and statement making accessories.

Master the pin curl! During the 40s, the pin curl set formed the foundation of most styles. Pin curls were used on all types, textures and lengths of hair but were especially popular for the shorter styles.

Pin curls have the advantage of being fairly easy to create after a little practice. They are also easier to sleep in compared to the brush or large Velcro style rollers. If you're a beginner with pin curls or want to mix up the style a bit, experiment with mixing up different sets.

Try and alternate between larger and smaller loops or working with different types of parts ranging from a center to a deep side part. Set rows of pin curls, alternating the direction of the curls, clockwise and counter-clockwise. Consider placing the curls so that they alternate between curling toward the front or towards the back of your face. By alternating the direction of the pin curls, your tresses will coil into beautiful deep waves when you remove the pins.

Another option is to only apply pin curls to isolated sections of the hair or to just the top or just the bottom. Keep in mind that you can easily dictate the size of the waves by adjusting the size of the curls.

Here are some tips from hairboutique.com

1. Start by using a comb with a rat tail or if you prefer, use a fine toothed comb. From personal experience I can tell you that creating pin curls can be difficult without the proper comb.

2. Using the tail of the comb create a clean, deep part in your hair.

3. Carefully section off a 1" inch section of hair for a medium sized curls. Section off a smaller section for tighter curls and larger sections for looser curls.

4. Comb the new section until it is completely smooth.

5. Spritz the section with a spray bottle filled with water or you can experiment with a hairspray or super volumizing tonic.

6. Hold the section of hair flatly against your scalp with one finger.

7. Take the end of the section and wind in a clockwise position around the opposite index finger forming a complete circle. Keep in mind that for the best style, form a round curl and not an oval one.

Note: Be sure not to twist the hair as you wind it. Make sure that the ends are tucked inside of the curl and curl is pinned right on top of it natural hair base. Do not pin the curl away from the base of the curl.

8. Holding the end of the curl with the thumb of the same hand, slip the curl off the index finger letting the end naturally fold inward.

9. Continuing to hold the curl between the thumb and forefinger, finish winding it. Place it flat against the scalp. Clip it with a hair clip or two through the middle of the curl.

Note: If you prefer, you can use more than one clip on each curl. When using more than one clip, crisscross the clips to form an X configuration.

10. Press against the curl to make sure that the ends don't escape.
Note: You may wish to work with end papers available from most large beauty supply stores.

11. Once the curl is formed according to your desire, use a single or double pronged clip and slide it carefully over the newly formed curl to hold it in place.

Note: Keep in mind that many people prefer the double prong clips for sleeping comfort. Under no circumstance should you use bobby pins which will form dents in the hair and may add to overall frizziness.

12. Make sure that the curl is anchored tightly by the clip, especially if you plan to sleep in the set overnight.

13. Divide and conquer. Work in a uniform pattern when creating the curls, working from side to side and from top to bottom of the head.

14. Spray well with hairspray or styling spray. Sit under a hood dryer to set the style or sleep on the style overnight.

15. When styling, unclip one curl at a time. Use fingers to arrange the curls in the desired style.



Additional tips:

The more hair you use, the looser the curls. The less hair, the tighter.

The tighter the loop, the tighter the curl.

Hair needs to be damp, not wet to hold the set.

The longer the clips are in place, the stronger the set.

Sleep in the clips overnight or if that is not possible, sit under a hood dryer.

If you have a shaggy, chunky or other hair cut that renders the strands uneven, use end papers (available at a beauty supply store) or roll your hair in clean strips of unscented plain toilet paper. This keeps all the curls uniform, neat and prevents the dreaded hook ends that may occur.

Practice clipping from the top of the clip to guarantee a tight hold.

Use smooth clips, without ridges, if possible, to prevent creases.

Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk Serum

The secret weapon to Carries silken curls is Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk Serum. Apply a small amount to damp hair, work it through, style as usual and prepare to be envied - celebrity style.

Want That Perfect Blowout?

Some of the trendiest styles of the year, such as the bob and the lob are popping up on some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and the key to these iconic looks begin with the perfect blowout. Here is how to do it!

Blowout 101:

1. Moisturize – Apply Organix shampoo generously to wet hair, massage into a lather at the roots and work your way down to the ends, then rinse the hair thoroughly. After shampooing, use your favorite Organix conditioner and work through to ends, wait three to five minutes. After rinsing all of the conditioner out of your hair, do a final rinse with cold water. Cold water helps to eliminate frizz and create more shine.

2. Protect Hair – Always begin by blow drying hair with a thermal protector like Organix Smoothing Shea Butter Smoothing Treatment or Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk Blow Dry Cream to protect and hold the style.

3. Work in Sections – Dividing hair into manageable sections will cut down on frizz and ensure that your hair is fully dry. Use clips to keep wet and dry areas separate, a must for the perfect blowout.

4. Blow it Out – Beginning at the nape of the neck and working your way toward the crown, pull each section taunt with a brush and aim the heat directly onto the section. Pull the brush down with the dryer going in the same direction, moving from root to tip. Use a round brush for fine, straight hair and a paddle brush for thick or curly hair.

5. Straighten Out – With the same manageable sections, use a ceramic flat iron to get a sleek and sexy style. Keep the iron moving in a steady downward motion to fend off ridges.

6. Polish - Finish with an Organix Serum like Revitalizing Pomegranate Green Tea Anti-Frizz, Nourishing Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage, Smoothing Shea Butter Liquid Glass or Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk Serum to add shine, lock out frizz and tame flyaways.

Pomegranate Green Tea Styling Mousse

Steal Eva’s style... Just pump Organix Revitalizing Pomegranate Green Tea Styling Mousse into your hands and apply it to damp hair. This mousse revitalizes and adds texture and control to frizzy uncontrollable hair, providing long-lasting hold without leaving hair sticky.

This Revitalizing Pomegranate Green Tea Styling Mousse is a sensual and exotic antioxidant rich formula with pomegranate extracts and green tea, which helps target dry and brittle hair, while awakening follicles to create a clean and rejuvenating experience. It's an alluring, revitalizing, antioxidant rich blend for a provocatively irresistible experience, adding a brilliant and luminescent shine.

Coconut Milk Instant Repair Treatment

Tyra uses this deep-conditioning mask to keep her hair looking young and healthy. Scoop a small amount, apply evenly over dry hair with a wide-toothed comb, leave in for 3-5 minutes and then rinse.

You can use the instant repair treatment several ways depending on your hair needs. Here are a few suggestions.

#1. Deep Conditioning Treatment - Apply the Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Instant Repair Treatment evenly over DRY hair with a wide-toothed comb. The trade-secret on this product is that you can leave it on for up to an hour and use it as a deep conditioning mask. Once you’ve got the mask on, put a shower cap on, and then wrap a hot, wet towel around the shower cap. The heat will help the mask penetrate the hair even deeper, ensuring maximum conditioning.

#2. Condition Shampoo Condition Method - Apply the Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Instant Repair Treatment evenly over DRY hair with a wide-toothed comb. Let sit for 3 to 5 minutes than shampoo, condition, and style.

#3. Use as a Conditioner - Apply the Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Instant Repair Treatment to wet hair after shampooing. Allow to sit for 3 to 5 minutes then rinse and style.

Nourishing Coconut Milk Self Heating Oil

For Carmen’s sexy tresses try this. After shampooing, pump a bit into your hands, rub them together to activate the heat. Let sit for 3–5 minutes, rinse and condition. Voila, in five minutes, you’ve done a hot oil treatment!

Lights, Camera, Action!

Is your hair camera ready? Celebrities are crazy about Organix! From Tyra Banks to Grammy-award winning Carrie Underwood, the “A” list goes on and on… they’re all using Organix products.

Want hair that’s fierce? Tyra Banks uses the Nourishing Coconut Milk Instant Repair Treatment. The Nourishing Coconut Milk will moisturize and soften your hair a la Tyra’s soft tresses. Now that’s Bankable!

For hair with Stage Style, try the Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk Serum. It’s Multi-Platinum, Carrie Underwood’s favorite! That girl rocks her hair curly and straight, and the Vanilla Silk Serum can be used no matter which way she wears it. The bonus? That oh-so-yummy vanilla scent!

Anne Hathaway is a red carpet staple and she’s got GREAT hair. From up-do’s to long and poker-straight, the Revitalizing Pomegranate Anti-Frizz Serum keeps fly-a-ways at bay while leaving your hair super soft and shiny. Red carpet worthy? Always!

Get fired up with the Nourishing Coconut Milk Self-Heating Oil! For hair like Carmen Electra, use this unique self-heating formula. Girlfriend’s got luscious, locks so it’s no wonder that she’d love the sensual, seductive scent of the Nourishing Coconut Milk line.

Eva Mendes owns the night. This is one Fashion Diva who knows how to work the fotogs. For her Golden Globe glow, use this sensual and exotic, antioxidant rich, pomegranate green tea formula. Need a boost? Wake up those tired tresses and paint the town red. Organix Revitalizing Pomegranate Weightless Mousse will be sure to have your fans in a frenzy!

Organix makes celeb-worthy hair products accessible and affordable. It’s easy to have hair like a celebrity with Organix Stylers. It’s Beauty Pure and Simple.