Saturday, February 18, 2012

Stylist at Home: Conair Spin Brush


I have thick, wavy hair that I hate blowdrying. It takes forever (45 mins to an hour) and often the results are only satisfactory.  I admit that for any big meeting or event, I always get it blown out. I'd rather save money elsewhere because if my hair is a mess, it doesn't matter how great everything else looks, I just don't feel right.

When I heard about the Infiniti Pro by Conair Spin Air Brush, I was intrigued. Could this be the answer to my blowout dilemma?

After testing it out, I am officially in love. It is super easy to use and it gives me results equal to a salon blowout (without the hefty price tag).  It's a blow dryer. It's a brush. And it spins - in two directions.

Since I have a lot of hair, I dry my hair with a regular blow dryer until it's about 80% dry. Then, I section off my hair and finish each piece with the Spin Brush.  It takes a little getting used to (you have to keep the tension on the hair or else it can tangle a bit) but once you figure it out - it's simple.

This new tool is one of my must-haves for anyone out there who is a slave to their blow dryer.  I can't believe I ever survived without it. Now, I have salon-worthy hair in about 15 minutes. If I could, I would put the Spin Brush on speed dial.

Monday, February 13, 2012

If it's couture does it mean it's not crass?

The Grammy Awards' red carpet is always risque and last night was no different. Which begs the question: If it's couture does it give you an excuse to wear something ridiculous and call it fashion?

Did Rihanna and Fergie ace their looks or did they just use high-end fashion as an excuse to dress provocatively?

Rihanna

Wearing a Giorgio Armani gown (accessorized with the ultimate beauty crime).



Fergie
Wearing a gown by Jean Paul Gaultier.

What do you think? When it's couture is all forgiven?
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