Fight Against Frizz - John Frieda 'Straight Ahead'

Frizzy hair is many a girl's nightmare, keeping those glossy locks looking fantastic can be the bane of our lives!!! This is where Frizz Ease 'Straight Ahead' comes to the rescue, as a long frizz-sufferer I have to say that I have loved the effects of their 'Straight Ahead' shampoo & conditioner, which has left me with glossy straight hair & absolutely no frizz in sight! My hair felt smooth & glossy, it also took about half the time to style with my straightening irons too, giving me a sleek polished finish worthy of any red carpet!!!
It instantly gives shine & smooths out the hair making it easy to straighten, it also nourishes & hydrates to give the hair that sleek healthy looking finish. It's straight-defining complex & essential moisturisers with frizz fighting silicone means that you don't even need to let the word 'frizz' enter your pretty head!
Finish off with Frizz Eaze Hair Serum 'Original Formula' to secure your gorgeous locks, it's also brilliant at covering up any signs of split ends too so your hair is perfect root to tip! Fabulous!
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Get the Look - Gwen Stefani at the MET Costume Institute Gala

Get Gwen's latest look with Pantene Pro-V Ambassador and Celebrity Stylist, who styled Gwen Stefanis' Hair for the event.

Danilo’s Step by Step Guide to Get the Look:


Step 1:
Wash and condition hair with Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body Shampoo and Conditioner – if you feel your hair needs a treatment apply Repair & Protect Intensive Hair Repair Treatment. It’s important to look after hair, especially when it’s coloured, so it’s soft and healthy looking.

Step 2:
While hair is still wet, spritz evenly with a heat protection spray (ready for the blow-dry). Create volume by applying Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body Mousse to help thicken roots and to support the grand bouffant.

Step 3:
Take 3cm wide sections of hair at a time and blow-dry the length of the hair curling the hair under at the ends with a round brush to give a rounded finish. After blow-drying, pull her hair back and pin in place to create the lift. Use your fingers to pull out small pieces to form rows on the top of the hair so it’s not perfectly smooth.

Step 4:
To finish the look, gently apply an anti-frizz serum to combat any humidity then mist hair all over with a Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body Hairspray to give your look staying power for the evening.

Danilo’s Top Tip: “Make sure you’ve got as much natural volume in your hair before styling by using Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body Shampoo and Conditioner.”

Products Used:
Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body Shampoo (rrp. £2.19)
Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body Conditioner (rrp. £2.19)
Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body Mousse (rrp. £2.99)
Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body Hairspray (rrp. £2.99)
Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Intensive Hair Repair Treatment (rrp. £3.99)

Top Tips - Corrective Eye Make-Up

Here's a couple of correction tips for your eye make-up, if you feel that you have 'Wide Set' or 'Close Set' eyes then following this short simple guide will detract from this & create an even balance.


Wide Set Eyes
Apply base colour over Socket
On the Upper Lid apply a darker shade to the inner portion of your lid, blend softly into the socket line.
Take a lighter shade & blend this from the outer edge to where the darker shade is on the inner upper lid.
When lining the upper lid, apply to the inner half, then lightly extend to three quarters of the way over & blend with a cotton bud to soften this out, then take a soft line on the bottom lash line
To Finish, as always apply your favourite Mascara!

Close Set Eyes
Apply base colour over Socket
On the Upper Lid lighten the inner portion, blending softly into the socket line.
Take a darker shade & blend this from the outer edge & into the outer part of the socket line.
When lining the upper lid, apply to the outer half, then lightly extend to three quarters of the way over & blend with a cotton bud to soften this out, then take a soft line on the bottom lash line, again take this from the outer edge & extend just past the half way point.
For an added touch, add a little highlighter with a cotton bud to the inner corners of your eyes which really open them up.
To Finish, as always, apply your favourite Mascara!

Intense Hydration from NUDE Skincare

Quench skin thirst this summer with NUDE Hydrating Water. Re-launched in a smaller 100ml travel size, this summer skin saviour is ideal for on-the-go glow as it locks in moisture, hydrates and leaves skin instantly revived and refreshed.

One spritz of NUDE’s Hydrating Water will nurture the skin throughout summer. Formulated with prickly pear and floral waters, it relieves dehydrated skin as it locks in water, while soothing rose and vanilla floral waters combat irritation caused by air conditioning, sun damage and heat.

Perfectly portable, this 100% natural Hydrating Water is small enough to keep in your handbag or desk drawer – so while you’re feeling the heat this summer your skin will be calm and cool.

NUDE 100ml Hydrating Water, £12 - available from the end of May 2010 at SpaceNK or online at www.nudeskincare.com

Behind the Smile - Tooth Whitening Facts & Fiction

A brilliant, white smile is often coveted and rarely achieved. There are currently dozens of at-home whitening kits, toothpastes and mouthwashes claiming to remove stains, and of course dentists ready to bleach your teeth to blindingly-white shades.

Trying to figure out what is real and what is fantasy in the world of cosmetic dentistry can be a challenge, and top New York Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Michael Entin has answered some of the common misconceptions about the practice of teeth whitening -

True or False? - The Truth About Teeth Whitening

"All teeth whitening gels are not the same"

TRUE: Not all whitening gels are the same. Even though most of them contain carbamide peroxide ("bleaching agent") they differ in the percentage of it used in a particular gel. Percentages can range from 5% to 45% or even more.

"All teeth can be whitened equally"

FALSE: The thicker the enamel layer of the teeth, the better is the whitening result. Most tooth stains are divided into two categories: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic stains are those that are within the chemical structure of the tooth itself – they cannot be bleached. Extrinsic stains are the result of outside staining like coffee, smoking, and red wine. Those stains can be bleached, so ask your dentist what kind of discoloration you have before you start a whitening procedure.

"I have to get the strongest gel so that my teeth can get whitest"

FALSE: You should consult your dentist for the proper strength of the gel. This should be done to avoid harming the teeth.

"Whitening toothpastes can bleach teeth"

MAYBE: Whitening toothpastes can bleach the teeth but only to an extent. Dr. Entin recommends that they be used in combination with whitening gel.

"Veneers, crowns, and tooth colored fillings will be whitened just like my teeth"
FALSE: All of the above are made from porcelain or resin composite and they cannot be bleached

"Tooth whitening can have side effects"

TRUE: There can be side effects if the proper instructions are not followed. There is increase in sensitivity, gingival burning, in some cased pulpitis (inflammation of the nerve and pulp inside the tooth). However, all of that can be avoided by consulting a dentist prior to the whitening process and strictly following your dentist's instructions.

"Dental insurance will pay for teeth whitening"

FALSE: Most insurance companies do not cover teeth whitening because it is considered to be a cosmetic procedure. Procedures like that are not covered most of the time.

"Whitening kits given by the dentist are the same as the ones purchased over the counter"

False: Over the counter kits contain a less active bleaching ingredient than the ones provided by the dentist, therefore it takes more time to whiten the teeth with over the counter kits.

"Once my teeth are whitened, they will stay white forever"

False: On average, tooth whitening can last six months, depending also on lifestyle habits like consumer foods and beverages that can stain the teeth.

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Danni Minogue's Yummy Mummy Glow!

Dannii Minogue was glowing yesterday as she unveiled her new fashion line at Selfridges in London. Project D, which goes on sale in June, is in collaboration with designer Tabitha Somerset-Webb, includes day dresses, cocktail chic and red-carpet-ready dresses. Dannii's burgeoning bump was looking effortlessly chic in her sparkling sequined dress which fitted beautifully, she said herself, "This one's stretched sequin thankfully so it goes over the bump! Being pregnant has completely opened my mind to having to really try different shapes and things I haven't worn before. You've got to dress cleverly around it but I've managed to get into my dresses without any alterations."
Danni spoke about her reasons for launching the new range, "Fashion has been a passion of mine since I can remember and I hope that every woman who slips on a Project D dress will feel glamorous yet effortless.
"Our philosophy is to make feeling confident with your wardrobe easy. We will do the hard work and get the details on the dresses right, so all you have to do is enjoy them.
"To me a dress design never comes to life till it is slipped on - who knows what adventures the dresses in this collection will get up to?"
The Autumn/Winter collection will be the first from the range & will also be followed by an accessories collecting plus a new fragrance later this year.
Get The Glow!
Get Dannii's fabulous glow with some gorgeous bronzer, go for one with a warm pink tone through it to give that healthy complexion look Dannii is pulling off so perfectly! Try out Benefit's 'Dallas' bronzer, it has the perfect pigment balance between bronzed & rosey making it suitable for even paler skin tones, just sweep over the cheek bones with a large brush, start on the apple of the cheeks & focus most of the colour in that area by smiling in the mirror as you apply it.

Jemma & Jodie Kidd - Sisters Are Doing it For Themselves!

Jemma Kidd will be joined by a very special model when she demonstrates her range on the show tomorrow. Supermodel sister, Jodie Kidd, will be on hand to help show off the best of Jemma’s beauty range live on QVC on Thursday 29th April.
Close friends and sisters, the pair have grown up to dominate both the fashion and beauty arenas. Whilst Jodie excelled as a model, Jemma became an international make-up artist and award-winning product designer.
Jemma is one of the UK’s most celebrated talents and sought after backstage artists, and has worked extensively at New York and London fashion weeks and with leading fashion designers, photographers and famous faces such as Matthew Williamson, Naomi Campbell, Peter Lindberg, Rankin, Jerry Hall, Jade Jagger, and Sienna Miller.