Ok-this video is a short tutorial for her hair style. I love the (what I have coined as) duo sumo rolls with a top twist. The twist is what is so exciting because it’s not the trendy braid. My short bangs had a hard time twisting into a smooth shape.

Thank goodness for my Bosley Volumizing and Thickening gel!

I spritzed all hairs into place with Smooth n Shine Diamond Luster pump hairspray.

I used a Goody comb, a few bobby pins and some basic brown hair elastics to match my hair color.

 1. Smooth some gel into your hair and make a side part in line with the end of your eyebrow.

2. Comb the hair sideways and section two pieces off at the hairline where it meets the forhead and begin to twist. Pull sections of hair into the twist just like you would a french braid-but caution- do not go past the part line on the twist side. You need to have about a 1 inch section of hair above the ear to smooth back into a sumo roll.

3. Pin the twist and secure with hairspray. Next comb the sides back to begin a sumo roll, use the gel to smooth the hair above the ears as you comb the hair straight back. Secure in a pony tail holder and before you pull the hair through the holder for a pony tail, simply stop half way and create a roll.

 4. Fan the roll out. I had to pin my sumo roll up on the inside of the roll against my head because even with fanning out the roll, my thin hair wouldn’t stand up.

5. Finish the I Heart Radio No Doubt Gwen Stefani hairstyle look by pulling the bottom section of hair into the ponytail holder and pull it into a sumo roll.

Spray with hairspray and fan out the bottom sumo roll, smooth the tails and fan out for a spikey effect.

Love the look! Enjoy the video!

My favorite part was when Pink came on stage and sang I’m Just a Girl with Gwen Stefani. Too good!
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Hello gorgeous!
How is your summer going?
Mine is jam packed with activities and production-but it’s worth it!

Now to keep the summer fashion  trends working with out breaking the bank-try a nail polish to update your look.
The Lightning Strikes Crackle by Pure Ice is a sure way to add some fun to your manicure and pedicure for the up coming
Fourth of July Independence Day celebrations.

In the mean time, mix up your nail colors with DURI ‘strictly summer’ collection.

I’ve got the light green on my nails with a touch of crackle only on the ring fingers.

It’s fun and matches my silver slip on heels with out looking too ‘matchy matchy’.

I have a short video review for you-and also, if you have some fun summer manicure photos-share ‘em!
Find more about Duri here http://www.duri.com
and see more about Pure Ice products at http://www.baricosmetics.com
Enjoy!

Hello Gorgeous!

Wow-school is over and graduation ceremonies are happening all over the Phoenix valley tonight. Where did the time go? I suppose we could ask ourselves that questions about many things?

Well if ramping up your anti-aging routine for summer is on your to-do list, then try some Murad Age Reform Time Release Retinol Concentrate. I have been testing my sample for a few days and love the light texture, lack of scent, no sting and best of all the very Star Trek syringe looking tube-it says sci fi to me and I like it!

This product is a part of the skin care routine that comes between washing/toning and moisturizing. So be sure and use it before your moisturizer and sunscreen.

Now-the challenge-where to buy: online I’ve seen it selling for about $34 though if you need it today like right now-then expect to pay $65 at Nordstroms. We all know convenience costs!

Here’s a bit of info from the main Murad website:
” Wrinkle-FreeReclaiming your youth just got easier. Murad’s breakthrough Time Release Retinol Concentrate for Deep Wrinkles features a highly concentrated formula that resurfaces skin, minimizing the length and depth of wrinkles. The luxe multi-action formula also plumps skin to decrease wrinkle volume, while rebuilding damaged collagen to promote a smoother, more refined, younger-looking complexion. Think of it as your best defense against the aging process. ”

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Hello Gorgeous
If you are graduating this week, CONGRATULATIONS!
You deserve a break and a beauty boost for all of your hard work!

For those of you who have recently got your hair blown out ( I love when the stylist does my hair and blows it out super straight!) or a professional brazillian blowout treatment, these products can help keep it smooth and shiny!

Acai shine & shield spray shine is a lightweight mist that you use to finish your hair look.

This pomade is my favorite product because it adds a piecey texture to create volume and movement without looking greasy.

It’s easy to mold into the hair and re-mold and re-shape the hair later in the day if you are switching up your hairstyle.

In the Arizona intense heat, I have seen the two Acai Brazillian Blowout products hold up under the extreme heat.

So far so good! Maybe get some for yourself for your newly graduated self or to get a jump on the summer beach looks!

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Hello Graduating class of 2012! Many photos will be taken, some professionally and some with a cell phone and others with a wind up snappy cam that still requires developing.

To ensure you look your best in all of these photo opportunities, try the Sheer cover Base Perfector-whether you be lady or gent-it’s a pore minimizer and it smoothes imperfections, meaning your photos just got a lot better.

I’ve tested mine with a liquid foundation and also with the Sheer Cover mineral makeup in nude. I like the results and in photos, the smooth canvas look of even skin tone is evident as a success of the product!

No need to take my opinion-check it out for yourself by visiting www.sheercover.com or catch the HSN show with Leeza Gibbons.
 
 Remember: you are beautiful!
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