Hair Articles

3 Short Hairstyles for Fall 2012

Miley had the right idea when she decided to go for the chop not too long ago (no pun intended!) and try a short and edgy pixie cut! We recently got the chance to speak with Eric Del Monaco, hair guru and owner of Del Monaco Hair Studio here in Toronto and he gave us the 411 on fall hair trends. You heard it from the best chicks: lengths are rising; short hair is where it is at this fall...

Yay or Nay: Miley Cyrus' New Cropped Haircut

Perhaps Miley Cyrus was inspired by Anne Hathaway's recent chopped 'do because this past weekend she went from long, beach waves to a short pixie cut. Miley tweeted photos as she cut off her signature hair style into a dramatic and edgy style. It's bleach blonde, choppy and definitely a bold move for the young actress! 


See what I mean by bold? This isn't the same

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Emergency Beauty Fixes: Bad Hair Day

We talked recently about that 'eeek!' moment when you realize halfway through the day that an evil red pimple is starting to appear on your face. Now, continuing our list of beauty issues that seem to jump up on you, this week we are discussing...The Bad Hair Day. 

As a curly haired lady, I have indeed had my share of bad hair days. Sometimes, it's a smoothing / straightening...

Contests and Prizes For The Week of August 6-12

 
This week, I was in a hairspirational mood. I've been trying to get my damaged hair back into healthy, tip top shape. So I've been researching, experimenting and playing around with all different products. 

I wanted to pass along some of that hairspiration to you chicks! This week, we're giving away two hair product prize packs. What's in them?

 
Herbal Essences...

Contests and Prizes For The Week of July 30-August 5

Alright chicks, by now, you know the drill. This week we've got two contests for you and two (pretty amazing) prize packs to be won! 

'Get to the prizes!', you might be saying. Well, all right then! Let's jump right in! Here's what you can win this week:
 
Prize Pack #1 


CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Quad in Sugar Coated (C$6.39) 
Marc Anthony Salon...

5 Ways To Dress Up a Ponytail + How to Make a DIY Sock Bun

Let's have a reality check ladies; with the balmy weather in full effect, keeping your hair down is pretty much certifiably insane. At the same time, the same 'ol messy bun or your basic ponytail done everyday can get so boring and seriously get you in a bit of a hair style rut. 

To spice things up, we rounded up five versatile hair accessories that you can use to dress up your...

Would You Wear: A Head Chain Crown?

Every so often, a trend comes along that I totally fall victim to and end up questioning myself, my fashion sense and my taste. This is definitely an example of that. This week we're going to be discussing: the head chain crown. A.K.A. my new love. That's right, I will admit it; I am a total sucker for this trend and I'm not sure if that's a good thing. Before we go any...

Yay or Nay: Anne Hathaway's Cropped Hair

(image via justjared.com) 
 
Is it just me, or is Anne Hathaway looking very Audrey Hepburn meets Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby these days? She recently chopped off her signature long locks for her upcoming film Les Miserables. Reportedly, Anne wasn't too pleased with the change, but I've got to give her props for the daring short hair. I don't think I could ever go this...

Beach Essentials: New Products for Face, Body, Hair and More!

With the warm weather in full force, what better way to cool off than going to the beach. Of course, a trip to the beach is never as simple as throwing a suit and towel into a bag. There's your makeup, your skin and your hair to think of! The wind, sun, and humidity can melt your makeup or give your hair a bad case of the frizzies. That's why we're here! We have a whole whack of...

The "Social-ite" Girl on the Go: What's in Alexandra's Bag (plus enter to win!)

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I do a lot of running around, whether it's going from work to an event to the gym, or shopping, errands, and dinner with friends so I can't have anything slowing me down. I'm always on the lookout for products that will help keep me looking and feeling my best throughout the day. 

Having curly hair one of the absolute worst things is getting that deflated, limp wave after...