I recently tried these two new products from Living Proof, and I absolutely loved them! I have naturally frizzy hair, and finding shampoo and conditioners (forget about styling products) has always been very tricky for me. I’ve tried many different frizz-free shampoo and conditioners in the past, but nothing compares to these products.  My hair has never felt so healthy, and soft.  I can even let my hair dry without product (a no-no for me!) and I can see a drastic difference in the appearance of my hair.  Do yourself a favor, and give these products a try.  I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!

no frizz shampoo and conditioner

for all hair types

Beautiful, frizz-free hair starts with properly cared for hair. No Frizz Shampoo features an exclusive sulfate-free surfactant system to effectively cleanse hair without harsh stripping. No Frizz Conditioner rehydrates even the most dry, damaged hair without silcones or oils. Together they deposit PolyfluoroEster – the same breakthrough technology as our styling product – onto the hair to effectively block humidity and reduce friction.

Finally, a complete system for hair that’s incredibly smooth, soft, and frizz-free.

How it Works.
Shampoo and Conditioner

Beautiful, frizz-free hair starts with hair that’s properly cared for. Just shampooing and conditioning your hair – two simple things you do everyday – can cause unwanted damage. Most shampoos on the market – even those that claim to be natural – contain sulfates: harsh drying detergents. These sulfates damage the hair – stripping it, and fading its color. They dry hair out and perpetuate the frizz cycle. The majority of conditioners today rely on silicones or oils which allow humidity to penetrate – leaving hair limp, greasy and just as frizzy as before.

New No Frizz shampoo and conditioners are formulated with no sulfates and silicones – relying upon entirely new technology to cleanse and hydrate even the driest, most damaged, frizz-prone hair – leaving it soft, shiny and, of course, frizz-free. And, they deposit PolyfluoroEster, the breakthrough secret ingredient in our No Frizz styling line, onto the hair so you can say good-bye to frizzy hair days forever.

$24.00 each – BUY HERE!

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I don’t know about you, but by early August, I usually get more than a little lazy with my makeup routine. However, these lovely shots of Kerry Washington and Blake Lively at an event in the Hamptons have inspired me to whip out my neglected eyeshadow brush sometime very soon.

These two eye-shadow schemes are playful and not too involved–perfect for a mid-summer day. First, check out Kerry’s look. She had a sheer wash of green shadow swept across her top lids and then verrry gently haloed beneath her bottom lids. Black liner (applied inside the lash line, too) and mascara kept the look neat and tidy enough for day (versus smoked-out and sexy for night).

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Of course, not everyone can, or wants to, wear green shadow–but I think basically anyone can pull off this next idea, as seen on Blake Lively. She rimmed her eyes all around in sheer, shimmery white, adding a little extra at the inner corners and adding some matte nude shadow below the brows to add definition. Lots and lots of mascara on top and bottom are the perfect finishing touch.

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Lauren Luke My Fierce Violets Palette
What it is:
An all-in-one palette brought to you by the world’s most popular makeup artist.

What it does:
My Fierce Violets Palette includes a bevy of complementary beauty essentials to create come-hither eyes, blushing cheeks, and lickable lips. Create a gorgeous look for any occasion with this must-have ensemble.

This palette contains:
- Shadow Primer in Nude Slip Dark and Nude Slip Light
- Eye Shadow in Crushed Lilac, Turkish Night, and Porcelain Dust
- Blush in Sepia Rose
- Cream Eye Liner in Raven Black
- Lip Color in Sheer Berry and Cherry Whip

$32.50  Lauren Luke My Fierce Violets Palette

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It’s no surprise that too much time in the tanning bed can be dangerous for your health. But a new study released yesterday reveals just how much.

International cancer experts say that the ultraviolet radiation from tanning bed bulbs is a definite cause of cancer. For years scientists have described those UVA rays as “probable carcinogens.”

Medical journal Lancet Oncology published the research. It now ranks tanning beds and ultraviolet radiation into the top cancer risk category, alongside tobacco, the hepatitis B virus and arsenic.

“Whether it’s sunshine or ultra violet tanning in a tanning bed, there is no safe way,” said Dr. Mark Koone, a dermatologist at Texoma Dermatology Clinic in Sherman.

Dr. Koone said it’s especially important for Texans to be wary of ultraviolet rays, because the sun is so intense in this region.

“If you’re getting ultra violet radiation enough to the point where you get a tan it means you’ve caused DNA damage, you’ve caused mutations in your skin,” explained Dr. Koone.

But what do these findings mean for local tanning businesses?

Joan Thompson owns Electric Beach Tan, the first tanning salon to open its doors in Denison 20 years ago. She says the reason customers keep coming back is because they enjoy the tanning experience.

“It’s just relaxing for a lot of people because it’s their me time,” said Thompson.

And even though that relaxation could come at a price, she said she isn’t too worried about her business.

“I think no, it’s not going to change people that really love to tan, because this business has been in place for too long,” said Thompson.

Dr. Koone seems to feel the same way, although he hopes people will heed the research’s findings.

“My gut feeling is the behavior overall probably won’t change that much, this is just confirming what we’ve already suspected,” said Dr. Koone.

The new analysis combined about 20 studies and concluded that the risk of skin cancer jumps by 75 percent when people start using tanning beds before age 30.

One mother said she’s been following the research and is always adamant about sun protection for her family. Kate Whitfield of Sherman said it’s an effort worthwhile and will pay off in the long run.

So as for “fake n bake?” Well she said that’s out of the question.

“We haven’t had any skin burns and we’ve never had anybody even ask to go to a tanning parlor because they know that would be not acceptable,” said Whitfield.

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From COVERGIRL’S Celebrity Makeup Artist Molly R. Stern:

“It always seems that inspiration ends up coming from the dress. Last night Amy wore a gorgeous full length Carolina Herrera gown with a charcoal and white pattern speckled with gold beading. So I borrowed from that exquisite color palette.”

“We went for a steel and copper smoky lid, gorgeous full lashes, a peachy cheek and a golden amber lip.”

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Face
I first started by prepping her skin with a refreshing spray of Jurlique rose water balancing mist. And then moisturized her skin with La Mer’s moisturizing lotion

Next I based her skin sparingly with the new Cle de peau cream foundation. Then I warmed up her cheeks with the gorgeous new COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush in Plush Peach.

Eyes
For her eye, I based the lid with a combination of Shu Uemura’s cream eye shadow in P taupe, and Vincent Longo’s silky orange liquid eyeshadow

Over that I blended the new NARS shadows in Brumes.

Under her eye I smudged COVERGIRL Exact Eyelights Eyeliner in Radiant Sapphire in the outer corner and on the inner corner I dabbed a smidge of Shu Uemura pressed eye shadow in NME gold 350.

On her lashes I coated them with COVERGIRL Exact Eyelights Mascara in Black Sapphire.

Lips
To finish off the look I tinted her lips with COVERGIRL Outlast Lipstain in Cinnamon Smile with a dab of YSL golden gloss over top.

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The sun, heat, and sweat of summer can all leave my face overly greasy and produce blemishes. I am always on the lookout for a gentle cleanser and exfoliator to help keep my skin clear and bright through the hot summer months. I just found a new product to try listed on InStyles Best Beauty Buys 2009.  We are in the middle of a 100+ heat wave in Oregon and my skin needs a little extra love, cant wait to try Vivite!

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BEST BEAUTY BUYS 2009

Vivite Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
BEST EXFOILIATOR FOR NORMAL SKIN
“It cleans really well but doesn’t leave skin dry or irritated,” says N.Y.C. dermatologist David Goldberg of this chemical exfoliant, which has 15 percent glycolic acid to clear away dead skin and unclog pores.

$39/6.7 oz.; buy online now at drugstore.com.

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Rimmel London is the mascara pioneer and now they are launching two new breakthrough lash formulas. Glam’Eyes Lash Flirt Mascara delivers intensely dark lashes, while Sexy Curves Waterproof Mascara offers eye-opening curl with no compromise on volume.

For 2X blacker pigments and up to 80% longer, fluttery lashes try Glam’Eyes Lash Flirt Mascara. Soft as a feather and intensely black, the lightweight mousse formula voluminously wraps lashes with kohl-black pigments for major impact. Featuring supple elasto-bristles, the custom VolumFlex brush includes two shorter sides for lash loading and two longer sides for perfect separation and lift.

For 70% curlier, fabulously fuller lashes and voluptuous volume, try Sexy Curves Waterproof Mascara. This mascara plumps up lashes with an effective, gentle, easy-to-remove formula that stays put. It is formulated with the Aquatrap System, a wash off resistant emulsion with Natural Linseed Oil Complex, to promote lash health and produce an exceptional waterproof mascara.

Check out the new line here!

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