Drenched in Style

Alice + Olivia and Sebastian Professional have teamed up for a special gift set to pick up your look. The set includes Sebastian Professional Drench Conditioner, Drench Shampoo and a cute scarf designed by Stacey Bendet of Alice + Olivia (retail price: $25). The set comes with step-by-step styling instructions to show you how to look extra-hot. Eyeshadow Government hearts Alice + Olivia, like, extremely. Buy one box for mom and one for yourself.

The set launches on May 1st at salons across the country. (If you want a box, visit http://www.sebastianprofessional.com to locate a salon near you.)

Terax Delicato Shampoo and Crema Conditioner Reviews

I tested my Terax Delicato Classic shampoo and Terax Crema Ultra Moisturizing conditioner for the first time today, and perhaps you should too. The Terax shampoo has a gentle, fresh scent that isn't overpowering. After leaving the Terax conditioner on for about 7 minutes, my tangled up mane felt as smooth as a hair commercial. The conditioner is my favorite.

These natural, sulfate-free products totally cleaned up my hair and gave it a "chill" look. My hair is often frizzy, not that there's anything wrong with this, but I think the conditioner really helped minimize frizz.  After a spree of cleaning and decorating at my new apartment (moved just 6 blocks!), a great hair day is icing on the cake.

GRADE: A

BUY IT: The Terax line is sold at Ricky's stores and Beauty.com.

Get the Look: Liv Tyler's Shiny, Wavy Hair

Actress Liv Tyler stepped out for the premiere of her new film "Super,"  but not without some "super"-vision from celebrity hairstylist David Babaii.

1. To give Liv pretty and loose waves, Babaii added a few drops of Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment to her hair.

2. Then, he wrapped sections of her hair around a large-barreled curling iron and allowed the curls to fall naturally.

3. Next, he applied Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment again from roots to the end for loads of shine. (Babaii pumps the pequi oil treatment into his hands and applies it with his fingers.) This is his new favorite product.

4. Finally, Babaii spritzed some light holding hair spray onto his fingertips and massaged the product into Liv Tyler's roots for added lift and movement.


P.S. Is it just me, or does Liv Tyler look almost as young as she did in the "Crazy" music video?

Buy it: Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment ($32), Sephora.

XOXO,
Charlotte

Spring Cleaning + Aveda Smooth Infusion Style-Prep Smoother

I sometimes put on a nice dress for cleaning house. Counterintuitive, perhaps. But why should anyone clean dressed in rags? I am going to pop over to the laundromat, and then suds up the ol' apartment.

Before I do, a recommendation:

I started using this product about a week ago and it's solid. Speaking openly, I am not a "hair" person. It would be much easier if hair didn't exist, and in the meantime, mine is growing to the floor like a lhasa apso. If you put Aveda Smooth Infusion Style-Prep Smoother in your hair when it is still damp, it beats the frizzies. (Frizzies was a word, in 1979.)

Also, the Red Clay Ramblers released an album called "Chuckin' the Frizz" the same year:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chuckin-the-frizz/id253563208

Wishing you all a lovely Sunday.

Mistress of my domain,
Charlotte
P.S. If you have other tips for beating the humidity, chime in!