Hello Lovelies! My first No Heat Waves Tutorial got SO much love from my readers (thank you!), I thought I’d share another easy way to get beautiful beachy waves without using any heat! What’s the difference between my first no heat tutorial and this one? With today’s technique, you can sleep while it works it’s… [Read more…]
December 10, 2012
Complete Sock Bun Series. Part 1. How to make a Sock Donut. Click Here for Tutorial. Part 2. Perfect Sock Bun. Click Here for Tutorial. Part 3. Perfectly Messy Sock Bun. This post! Keep reading. Part 3. Perfectly Messy Sock Bun Tutorial. First I’d like to thank all of you for making my Perfect Sock… [Read more…]
November 18, 2012
Here’s a really quick post on the Etude House Strawberry Sponge Rollers I picked up on my recent Korean beauty haul! Set of 4 Etude House Strawberry Rollers $6.99. Available HERE! My results: Each pack comes with 4 rollers. I knew 4 rollers wouldn’t be enough for my entire head, so I picked up two… [Read more…]
September 19, 2012
As a member of the Glam Beauty Board, I received a {huge} box of beauty products for a fall makeover. From head to toe, Glam thought of everything and included a little bit of everything ranging from drugstore to department store brands. There’s a ton of stuff, so let’s get started! ~~~~~ {Skincare} ~~~~~ Pur:… [Read more…]
September 15, 2012
There’s only a few products that I’ve come across that have really improved my (beauty) life. Dry shampoos are definitely one of those products… a definite beauty must have in my book! If the concept is a bit strange, just think… you powder your face when it gets oily, why not powder your scalp and… [Read more…]
September 7, 2012
Like most of you, I use bobby pins with the wavy side up. In other words, the flat side in against my head. In a recent article, Allure Magazine challenged this common hair knowledge. They stated that bobby pins were meant to be used with the wavy side down?! W.H.A.T?! I was in disbelief, shock…… [Read more…]
August 24, 2012
{GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED} A HUGE “thank you” from me to you, so it’s fitting I have a HUGE Giveaway! As of right now, I’m only 50 Facebook likes from 2,000. Update: I’m over 2,000 fans! Definitely a reason to say “Thanks” and show my appreciate by hosting a MEGA HUGE Giveaway! Prize Information: I’ve… [Read more…]
August 6, 2012
Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend. You may think it’s quite silly for me to write a post on how to shower (who doesn’t know how to shower right?)… but have you ever wondered if the way you shower is helping or hurting your skin? There’s no set “shower rulebook,” but here’s the… [Read more…]
August 1, 2012
Part 2. The Perfect Sock Bun. Welcome to the second part to my sock bun series! Yesterday’s post showed you How to Make a Sock Bun at home. Today’s post will show you how to use your homemade Sock Bun donut for “The Perfect Sock Bun.” Btw… If you can’t get it to work, you… [Read more…]
July 31, 2012
Complete Sock Bun Series. Part 1. How to make a Sock Donut. This post! Keep reading. Part 2. Perfect Sock Bun. Click Here for tutorial. Part 3. Perfectly Messy Sock Bun. Click Here for tutorial. Part 1. How To Make A Sock Bun Donut Have you heard of the “sock bun?” Here’s me with my… [Read more…]
July 30, 2012
Hello Beautiful! I shared this photo on Instagram a couple of weeks ago and some of you asked me what it was. Well, I’m here to share with you today that this is THE best conditioner… ever. A few years ago, I shared with my hair stylist that my hair was super dry and tangled… [Read more…]
May 16, 2012
Sulfate Free. We see it highlighted on shampoo bottles like it’s a big deal, but what does this really mean? Why is it important for us to use sulfate free shampoos and conditioners? I did a little research and here’s the short + sweet + simple answer. Sulfate is an inexpensive chemical used by companies… [Read more…]
May 11, 2012
I’m sure you’ve seen these and wondered… “Do Bumpits really work?” I wondered the same thing for years before purchasing Bumpits. Was this really a product that can give me the perfect poof without any teasing? I really tried to make it work, but was very disappointed. Here’s why Bumpits did NOT work for me:… [Read more…]
March 25, 2012
This weekend, I hosted a Benefit Cosmetics / Beauty Party! Thank you Benefit Cosmetics and House Party for choosing me to host the “Laughter is the Best Cosmetic” house party and sending me great products to test out and share with Pretty Gossip’s earliest supporters and personal friends! Benefit sent a ton of stuff to share,… [Read more…]
March 21, 2012
Updated on 3/26/12: The randomly selected winner of The Hunger Games and Not Your Mother’s FLASH Giveaway is…. Steffy Blondell! Congratulations! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anyone excited for The Hunger Games?! I am! I am!~ To celebrate the anticipated release of The Hunger Games, I’m having a FLASH GIVEAWAY! ONE WINNER will win : An autograph from The… [Read more…]
March 14, 2012
Just in case you’re not following me on Facebook, I wanted to let you know about my FLASH Giveaway! I’m giving away Sex and the City’s Gilles Marini’s autograph and his favorite Not Your Mother’s product : Clean Freak Dry Shampoo!~ Ends at 9pm pst tonight! So that’s 45 minutes left~ Go Go Go!!! Click… [Read more…]
March 7, 2012
If you have straight hair like me, you probably get frustrated with bobby pins that constantly slide down your hair. You can always use 2 bobby pins and cross them like a “X” for extra hold… but sometimes you don’t feel like it, right? My solution?! Make my bobby pins “stick” to my hair!~ Here’s… [Read more…]
February 29, 2012
Hello Beautiful!~ Here’s a easy hair trick I’ve been using for years. This simple hair trick requires no heat or products, but is a great way to enhance your curls/waves and eliminate frizz. Scroll down to see instructions and tips on how it can even work for straight hair! Good luck~ For wavy/curly hair: This… [Read more…]
February 24, 2012
A quick update!~ I’m excited to share that Pretty Gossip been invited to an Oscar Swag Lounge!~ These lounges are set up a day before the Academy Awards and brands/sponsors are able to gift their products to celebrities… meaning, it’s like trick or treat on steroids. This is exciting for a couple of reasons. 1.… [Read more…]
February 16, 2012
I shared this photo on Twitter and Facebook about a month ago and a few of you have asked for the “after” photos. Looks intense, right? I just went in for a haircut and got talked into getting what Koreans refer to as a “Digital Perm.” Here’s the play by play: 1) Wash and apply… [Read more…]
February 4, 2012
If you’re a mommy of a little one, you’ll definitely be interested in Hot Tot! If you’re not a mommy of a little one, keep Hot Tot in mind~ they make great gifts! I’m always a supporter of small(er) sized businesses and love finding good items in the overwhelming chaos of beauty products… so I’m… [Read more…]
February 1, 2012
*** This Giveaway has ended, but stay tuned for another exclusive giveaway starting tomorrow! *** I was going to announce the giveaway tomorrow, but I couldn’t wait. So I’ll go ahead and share the 1st giveaway for the month of February. As you know, I’ve fallen in love with Not Your Mother’s hair styling… [Read more…]
January 10, 2012
I recently started using Not Your Mother’s Kinky Moves: Curl Defining Hair Cream and am loving it! “Curl defining hair cream with grape seed and jasmine. Saturate your locks with Kinky Moves then blow-dry to keep curls smooth all day long.” Here’s why I love this cream. 1. Smells wonderful! It’s infused with Grape Seed… [Read more…]
December 27, 2011
Whether it’s a $3 or $60 bottle, these 2 little steps will definitely help you get the most out of your conditioner. After you’ve rinsed out your shampoo… Be sure to gently squeeze out the excess water before applying your conditioner. Removing the excess water will allow your conditioner to penetrate the hair shaft without… [Read more…]
December 20, 2011
photo credit: wenhaircare.com I’m always looking for new and unique products, so I decided to give Wen Cleansing Conditioner a try. I paid$29.95 for a 30 day supply of sweet almond mint cleanser and some other goodies: a texture stick, moisture hair mask and a styling cream. Description of Wen Cleansing Conditioner: No lather. They claim that it’s all in one: shampoo,… [Read more…]
November 8, 2011
Washing your hair daily will dry out your hair, scalp, and cause static especially during the cold winter months. While I know it’s not advised to wash my hair everyday… how could I not?! After just one day, I’m left with clumpy, flat, and oily hair. Gross! So I set out on a mission to… [Read more…]
November 7, 2011
As the weather gets colder, here are a few things that are my must haves. 1. Bounce Strange that this is #1 on my list, but I really don’t like having static in my hair. During the cold season, it’s inevitable to get static-y hair and shock yourself when you reach for door handles (Ugh).… [Read more…]
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