HAIRY ENCOUNTERS
✦ Don’t let your hair lock you down
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When you face a mutinous mane each and every morning, it can be hard to let your hair down. Here are pointers to help women of all locks tame the mane, courtesy Shep Wolsey of Shep Studio in Provo. High and dry Want a salon-worthy style in the mornings? Here’s the blow by blow. “Three elements make a good blow dry,” Shep says. “The products you use, the heat from the blow dryer, and the tension from the brush.” To maximize all three, consult your stylist for the right hair products, invest in a quality blow dryer and use a hairbrush with boar bristles (in either a round or flat brush). But if you’re not prepared, these elements won’t always make the cut. “Without a great haircut, products and brushes are kind of worthless,” he says. Let’s get this straight The days of planting your head on the ironing board are long gone, but some of us are still flat-out damaging our dos. “A lot of people are abusing the flat iron these days,” Shep says. “Be careful not to over-iron.” To become a straight shooter, Shep suggests getting your hair as straight as possible with the blow dryer, and then using a silicone-based flat iron. And don’t forget your thermal protectant spray! Curly Qs Don’t get tangled in the twists and turns of curly hair. Here are three steps to redefining your wave. 1.Turn down the heat “Use a lower heat and air setting when you diffuse your hair,” Shep says. “It takes a little longer, but it’s a much nicer curl.” 2. In a crunch? “Most professional lines have curly hair products that will give you a softer curl,” Shep says. “Use those rather than gels, which will give you the crunchy look. Crunchy curls are out!” 3. Location, location, location “Aim the diffuser right into the scalp,” Shep says. “That way you’ll have a separated curl that doesn’t have the crunchy frizz.”
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The “right” hair products (such as these from Shep Studio in Provo) depend on the person and their strands. Consult your stylist to find what’s right for you.
CRIMES OF FASHION
✦ 5 wears and tears
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A lot of clothes calls are made in the heat of fashion. Some stand the test of time (those glorious long-length shirts), others not so much (may culottes rest in peace). But throughout these trendy times, it’s possible to stay levelheaded with fashionable basics. Local wardrobe consultant Alicia Richmond, owner of Chic on a Shoestring, spills her savvy secrets with five “fashion don’ts.” DON’T be too matchy-matchy. Your entire outfit does not have to be completely color coordinated. Try adding a different colored handbag or shoes. A pop of color will make an outfit interesting. DON’T buy each new fashion trend. Choose one or two trends that work with your lifestyle and adopt those into your wardMake new friends and keep the old — one is robe. Not all trends work for everyone. silver and the other gold. DON’T think you have to spend a fortune. When updating your wardrobe, don’t forget to check out discount stores. You can often find great pieces that cost a fraction of regular retail. DON’T compete with teenagers — dress age appropriate! Most women like to look fashionable and stay up on the trends, but don’t wear the same trends you see the teens wearing. Ask yourself: Did I wear this trend when I was younger? Make the trend fashionable for your age. DON’T be afraid to mix gold and silver. You were probably told by your mother not to mix your metals. This is completely untrue. Mixing gold and silver has become very fashionable and gives interest and depth to classic pieces.
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