How To Get Shiny Healthy Hair Like Salma Hayek

Actress Salma Hayek is an exotic beauty, and at age 42, she's doing something right.

We especially like her shiny, healthy hair!!!

She is pictured here at the recent book-launching party for Good to Great Hair by Robert Vetica in Hollywood.

Robert Vetica and Salma Hayek put out the book together, and she serves as the cover girl for the how-to on beautiful hair. Good to Great Hair is available at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ for the online price of $19.99.

So what is Salma's secret to such shiny, healthy hair? We know that Hollywood beauties go through quite a lot of hair trauma, especially being colored, blown-dry, flat-ironed, heat-curled, straightened, all under very hot movie and television lighting. And so on.

Argan oil.

We spoke about the almost magical qualities of this beauty oil from Morocco recently, in our article on the 7 Breakthrough Ingredients for Super Skin in 2009:

http://www.beautytiptoday.com/2009/03/7-breakthrough-ingredients-for-super.html.

And this oil is even spectacular for strong, beautiful hair.

Stylist Robert Vetica told PeopleStyleWatch how he gave Salma Hayek shiny and amazing hair.

How to Do It

1: Separate hair into small sections.

2: Add Moroccanoil Treatment and Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream to each.

3: Use round brush to blow dry sections.

4: Let hair fall and mist with Moroccanoil Gold Glimmer Shine Spray.

There's the secret: Moroccanoil. According to their website, http://www.moroccanoil.com/, this argan oil formula can do wonders for a head of hair:

Restores shine and softness to dull lifeless hair. Strengthens brittle hair.● Promotes healing and provides nourishment to hair damaged by coloring and styling.● Creates an optimal balance for the hair and scalp.● Nourishes the scalp (alleviates itchy, dry scalp)● Protects against UV damage and other environmental factors.● Reduces drying time and speeds up styling time.

New! Elizabeth Arden Fresh Ground Mineral Powder Foundation

Twist. Swirl. Tap. Apply.

If you wear mineral powder foundation, then you know what those words mean.

But now there's something new! And this foundation could be considered the cadillac of all the mineral makeup out there.

We took a closer look at Elizabeth Arden's new Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation, SPF 20 ($37.50, at fine dept. stores, or http://www.elizabetharden.com/).

What's so uber chic about Elizabeth Arden's mineral makeup?

Fresh ground.

Simple, but smart. Elizabeth Arden's mineral powder foundation comes equipped with its own portable grinder compact. Every time you use it, you get a fresh layer of microlight makeup.

Twist the grinder a little and get just the right amount of loose powder you need. No waste and no mess. Quick and immaculate.

Here's what the fine folks at Elizabeth Arden are saying about Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation:

"New fresh ground technology delivers a microlight powder, virtually weightless, that blends perfectly on the skin.
Takes the mess out of loose powder mineral makeup to control just the amount you need. No more powder everywhere.
Non-drying. It's skin brightening and comfortable to wear.
Smooths imperfections. It doesn't cake or settle into fine lines.
Infused with minerals rich with antioxidants, vitamins A, C and E and natural skin smoothers.
Enriched with sea water complex which contains elements such as calcium and magnesium known to strengthen skin and support natural mineral equilibrium.
Buildable formula, it's easy to create your own customized look from light to full coverage, without a made up look.
Pure, luminous natural finish.
SPF 20 sun protection. UVA and UVB protection.
For all skin types. Sensitive skin tested.
Clinically, dermatologist and allergy tested. Talc free. Fragrance free."

The mineral makeup comes in 9 shades to choose from.

Kashi Go Lean Snacks Help Hollywood Stay Skinny

If you're looking for new ways to stay on the right track when it comes to diet and nutrition, why not follow the Hollywood healthy way. And get down with Kashi Go Lean snacks, and stay skinny.

You can find Kashi Go Lean foods everywhere. And there must be something to them, because lovely celebrities like country singing sensation Carrie Underwood, love to nosh on them all the time.

The Kashi website spells out their mission. And it's really a simple and smart one:

"Healthy food is good. Great tasting healthy food is better.
Making natural food that tastes great is our job. And we love it. When you eat great-tasting all-natural food you won’t miss the highly refined sugars, artificial additives, or preservatives. Our food is your ally in wellness, so everything from breakfast to dinner will make you feel healthier and happier."

Kashi features lots of good, natural foods like: hot & cold cereals. snacks & bars. pilaf. frozen food.

At http://www.kashi.com/, you will also find some tasy recipes, like Roasted almond salmon with citrus-soy herb spritz, and Oatmeal dark chocolate cookie bread pudding.


Carrie Underwood, a vegetarian, enjoys her healthy snacks. Carrie always throws a Kashi Go lean bar in her bag.

What's so great about these Kashi Go lean bars?!

"GOLEAN® Crunchy! bars are a delightfully light and crunchy snack made with a blend of crispy whole grain cereal and dipped in chocolate.
GOLEAN Crunchy! bars are designed for an Optimized Glycemic Response with slow release carbohydrates to balance blood sugar, and protein and fiber to help you stay satisfied."

This Kashi Go Lean cinnamon coffee cake bar is sinfully delicious, by the way. Love 'em!

Jaclyn Smith And Jose Eber Design Beautiful Hair Clip-Ons

Maybe we are on a beautiful hair crusade these days. Our past 3 blogs have been all about the hair.

We came across an ad featuring the always-gorgeous Jaclyn Smith and legendary west coast hair genius Jose Eber, teaming up together and designing beautiful hair clip-ons, wigs, falls, and hair pieces for the Paula Young wig company, http://www.paulayoung.com/.

The faux tresses are called: Style by Jaclyn Smith.

Jaclyn Smith was always our favorite angel, and although Farrah Fawcett got 99% of the attention for her amazing hairstyle, we like to believe that Jaclyn had even better hair and such classic beauty.

Jose Eber has maintained many a pretty head of hair in the Hollywood business. He has always created the loveliest hairstyles for Jaclyn Smith. So we applaud her line of wigs and clip-ons with Jose:

"The collection includes over 20 styles: full-coverage wigs; clever volumizers that integrate with existing hair to boost volume; luxurious falls; and add-on pieces to create polished ponytails and easy updos. Jaclyn even personally selected the collection’s color palette, from her rich Blended Colors (like her signature Caramelized Brown shade) to her exclusive Rooted Colors (available in her wig styles), which begin slightly darker at the roots for a more natural look."

Check out Jaclyn Smith modeling the Volumizer. How hot is this?! Who wouldn't want her hair!!

The cost: $89.00, at paulayoung.com.

Description: Enhance the body and length of your own hair with these long, wavy layers.
Weight: 3 oz.
Length: Hair Length: 6 1/2" front; 9" top; 12" crown, sides & upper back; 12" nape.
Material: Synthetic
Recommended Face Shapes: Square
Details: Open cap.Front velvet comfort band.Stretch lace elastic back.

Think about it. It's a lot cheaper than Jennifer Aniston's blow-out and flat-iron do. The hairstyle that recently ran a bill of some $56,000.

Bad Economy Hair Tips For Big Spender Jen & Us

Who are we to cast judgment on big box office draw Jennifer Aniston?!

The bad economy has all of us looking for spare change under the couch seats these days.

Except for Miss Jen. Hair gossip has been buzzing for days everywhere about Jennifer Aniston's sky-high hairstyle bill for the London premiere of movie hit Marley & Me.

Now let's be fair here. The movie has brought in some $166 million worldwide. Wow!

Jen's cost to blow and flat-iron her gorgeous sleek, blonde locks over in London----$56,792. Oh, yeah!

The crazy thing is, Jen insisted on having her fav hairstylist Chris McMillian accompany her to London. First class flight to London. Expensive hotels. Expert blow-drying and superb flat-ironing, we are sure. Plus a private jet with Jen to the Paris premier. And so on. More blow-outs and flat-irons.

You get the picture. And the photos here show Jen Aniston at the London premier. She looks lovely, and yes, her hair is pretty. But her hair ain't all that for the hefty pricetag of $56,792!!!

We know, Jen Aniston, an A-list actress, shouldn't have to explain her receipts to anyone, so we can see her point. But we also wonder how insecure this attractive star could be.

Meantime....a couple of hair tips to deal with in this bad economy:

DO buy hair coloring touch-up kits:
In between big and costly hair coloring sessions at the salon, try to cover your own roots.

Pros love Clairol's Nice 'n Easy Root Touch-Up ($7, drugstores).

Or try Instant Grey Touch Up ($5.99, http://www.beautyboutique.com/). Comes in a mascara-like tube. All you do is brush away the grey. Comes in 5 shades.

DO clip beauty coupons in the Sunday papers from drugstores. Then wait for a big sale. You can get great savings on shampoos, conditioners, hair color, hairstyling products.

DO try the TRESemme hair care line:

Tons of wonderful shampoos, volumizers, hairsprays, and more, at decent prices. Big bottles for cheap!! And the fine folks at TRESemme are always introducing new lines of hair products. The latest:
TRESemme 24-Hour Body Collection. Foaming Mousse. Root spray. Sculpting spray. Weightless creme. etc.

http://www.tresemme.com/

Naked Naturals Shampoo Makes Hair 7x Stronger

One of our girlfriends told us about this shampoo line---Naked Naturals. And we stress 'all-natural.'

No harsh this or that. Nothing synthetic. And certainly, not a bit of artificial anything.

By the way, our friend colors her shoulder-length very blonde hair. And it is thick and shiny.

She uses the Naked Naturals Awapuhi & Lavender Color-Treated Hair Shampoo ($8.49, at local drugstores and supermarkets everywhere).

Awapuhi is a powerful plant protein, that when combined with the beauty and medicinal properties of lavender, make for a super hair shampoo. Naked Naturals claims that your hair will become up to 7x stronger.

The Hawaiian awapuhi fortifies your strands from the inside out. And the lovely lavender stimulates hair growth. Of course, the shampoo smells divine, and many say, actually stops hair-breakage. We like that!

There is also a Naked Naturals Awapuhi & Lavender Color-Treated Hair Conditioner
($8.49).

In addition, you can also try:

Naked Naturals Citrus & Keratin Shampoo, and Conditioner
Naked Naturals Aloe Vera & Chamomile Shampoo, and Conditioner

New Adonia LegTone Serum Zaps Cellulite In 9 Minutes?

We would be doing you all a disservice, by not keeping you up-to-date with all the new beauty and skin care products appearing on the market.

And here is yet one more:

Another promising cellulite serum. This one called Adonia LegTone Serum by Green Island Labs, swears to go to work in just 9 minutes, to improve your dimpled fat cellulite by 47%.

Look, we've done a few articles in the past, here at BeautyTipToday, and we have interviewed the dimpled fat experts like Anushka and Dr. Murad. And both professionals have told us, that there is "no way to permanently get rid of cellulite."

We checked out www.adonialegtone.com, and this is how they explain their miracle cellulite formula:

"Using the latest Plant Stem Cell technology combined with the time-tested wisdom of 23 organic Greek botanicals; Adonia's LegTone™ Serum helps to re-awaken and reactivate dormant or less active skin stem cells back to the levels they were in your 20s. By rejuvenating your existing skin stem cells, you can help reduce the appearance of cellulite naturally. Healthy stem cells cause the skin to regenerate and renew itself naturally."

But Anushka and Dr. Murad both believe there are treatments to reduce the appearance of cellulite and to prevent new cellulite formation.

Okay, having said that, maybe Adonia LegTone Serum can make our thighs 'look' more smooth and toned temporarily.

However, there is something a little off with the science Green Island Labs is claiming to use, acoording to one expert, who said this to the Daily Mail of Great Britain:

"Prof Liam Dolan, an expert in plant stem cells at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, said he was surprised to hear that stem cells could regenerate human skin stem cells.

'There may be chemicals in plant stem cells that stimulate animal stem cells, but if that was the case I wouldn't expert to learn about it from a cosmetic company website - it would be front page news of a major science journal,' he said.

'If the product worked as claimed, the developers deserved a Nobel Prize', he said."

What we do like about this new cellulite zapper, is Green Island Lab's 60-day-money-back-guarantee. The cost is $87, and includes FREE FedEx shipping.