3 Brushable HairSprays That Hold, Shine + Are Gentle To Hair

Hairspray.

It's one of those styling aids you can't do without, but how HARSH is your hairspray?

We all LOVE the hairspray that adds SUPER volume, staying power + shine, but are you sure it's NOT harming your tresses?

We've been using those hairsprays that LOCK every strand in place, but then when we go to BRUSH it, we can't get any teeth into the hair. TOO sticky.

UGH.

So, we've gone back to brushable hairspray.

Oh, yeah.....It DOES exist, and is kinder + gentler to tresses, so strands don't SNAP off when trying to change styles or just to brush it out.

Here are 3 Brushable Hairsprays that women adore:

1. VO5 Hair Spray, Brush Out, 14 Hour Hold, Crystal Clear ($5.59, at RiteAid). Smells great + you CAN move hair around after spraying.

2. L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray Strong Hold ($14.99, at LOrealParisUSA). Lots  of shine + manageability....plus you can still brush through it.

3. Sebastian Shaper Hairspray ($18.95, at ULTA). Flexible hold + satiny finish.....and brushable capability.

Try one of these 3 brushable hairsprays. You still get great hold without that stuck-on, hot mess spray that won't allow a brush anywhere near it.

Jennifer Garner Stuns On Red Carpet In Oo-La-La Oscar De La Renta Pink

Jennifer Garner attends the premiere of “Miracles from Heaven” at ArcLight Hollywood last evening, adorned in a luscious pink dress and black lace/applique by Oscar de la Renta.

It was a pretty, happy party dress, and Jennifer looked lovely + comfortable.

Jennifer's hair + makeup look un-fussy + gorgeous. We're told she has lots of thick hair. Lucky gal.

To achieve a super hairstyle like Jen's, start with a wonderful blow-out helper like this one by Frederic Fekkai, $18.95, free shipping at Amazon.

Rihanna's Stylist Uses Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion On Her For Amazing Shine + Body

Celebrity stylist Ursula Stephen once revealed that she likes using an inexpensive styling aid on the sexy star for great shine + blow-outs.

Ursula also happens to be a brand ambassador for the $4.00 hair product known as Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion. We found a bottle at SallyBeauty.

We have 2 bottles of it at ALL times. It's an AMAZING hair styling product.

And Ursula has mentioned in the past, that she uses it on Rihanna BEFORE red carpet events.

Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion is really a triple-threat secret beauty weapon. And here's why:

"I use it as a (1)primer before a blow-out, as a (2)texture enhancer to scrunch and shape waves, and as a (3)setting lotion for roller sets," Ursula explains.

Now, that's what we call a versatile hair product. Plus, the lotion is a big shine-booster.

If you've NEVER tried this, get a bottle NOW!

You won't regret it! We like it as much as keratin styling products, plus this one gives you added BODY.

Long Or Short Hair: Take John Frieda Quick Test To Find Out!

We happen to have a strong jaw + strong chin, as you can see from any photo snapped of us.

So, we know right away that SHORT hair will NOT do us favors, such as a cute bob.

But what if you're NOT sure and wonder if you can pull off LONG or SHORT hair, and which one is BEST suited for your personal bone structure?

Is there a fool-proof method that can show you the answer?

Well, famous stylist John Frieda devised a simple test to show you how. We took the quick test, and as predicted....FLUNKED for short hair. LOL

We stumbled upon this from a John Frieda hair care website, so we want to give credit where credit is due. This wonderful website is ALL about  color-treated hair. Check it out  here at ColorWowHair.com.

All you need is a pencil + ruler. And to LOOK into a mirror.
It's called the 2.25" Test.

1, Place the pencil under your chin horizontally.
2. Then place the ruler under your ear, vertically.
3. The intersection of the pencil and ruler meet indicates a measurement.

See what your measurement is, and compare it to the John Frieda 2.25 inch standard.

Since my strong jaw and chin are GREATER than 2.25 inches, then LONGER locks look better on me.

If your measurement came out LESS than the 2.25 inches, then SHORTER hair is better for you.

So, the question begs, Why the 2.25 inch standard?

John Frieda has CUT lots + lots of hair in his time and has looked at many faces and bone structures and he explains it like this, according to John Frieda Salons UK Giles Robinson:

 "It's all about angles", he said, referring to the measurement. "

"John studied faces and saw that the angle of the jaw bone determined whether or not someone would look best with short hair or long hair."  

We are FASCINATED by this theory. But then again, maybe you think it's silly and that you look great in BOTH short + long hair.

Tell us what you think?

GOOP Guru Gwyneth And Juice Beauty's Skin Care Collection

Okay....Gwyneth Paltrow has taken hits in the past for being a somewhat snobby gal who doesn't live in the real world, but in the lap of luxury.

So, you probably WON'T like her recent collaboration with organic Juice Beauty for a pricey skin care line available at her GOOP website.

We were curious, because GP always seems to look flawless on the red carpet with glowing skin.

Juice Beauty takes pride in its anti-aging products that bear the clinically validated results. 

So, let's examine the much-talked about:

LUMINOUS MELTING CLEANSER

GOOP BY JUICE BEAUTY

$90

Yup....$90 for a SMALL 3.3 fluid ounce jar of  anti-aging cleanser, as described by GOOP:

The Luminous Melting Cleanser sinks luxuriously into skin to remove dirt and makeup, leaving it incredibly moisturized, soft, and glowing. This sumptuous blend of almond, olive and coconut oils, shea and cocoa seed butters, as well as jojoba and sunflower gently purifies and deeply hydrates the skin as it cleanses. Beautifully textured, it evens skin tone and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as it cleanses.

Hey, GP does NOT apologize for her fancy priced, fancy skin care + makeup.

Why should she?

If the products are out-of-your-range, then disregard....and move along.

Okay....We are quietly moving along.

Shop at GOOP here.

Oh Sugar! CoverGirl's New Pretty Lip Balms Look Good Enough To Eat!

With delicious names like Cupcake, Sprinkle + Taffy, it's no wonder that CoverGirl's newest lip balms are selling like hot cakes .

Most gals like a little lip color that is NOT too heavy, is hydrating to lips and sheer enough for daytime.

That's why tinted lip balms have exploded across the beauty market.

CG's Oh Sugar balms look like a regular lipstick tube, but these are delicate + dreamy.

They are sheer + buildable and leave a mild stain. Plus, they're infused with moisture-rich avocado and grapeseed oils.

Check out Janelle Monae for CG showing off the new Oh Sugar(s) here on YouTube.

By the way, found Oh Sugar at Walgreens for $8.99.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion Liquid Foundation: New Concept

Foundation.

We think this is essential when building your makeup.  Foundation is the base.

Liquid foundations offer excellent coverage and even up your skin tone, but some women think that foundation can be too heavy to wear, so they skip it altogether.

Well, L'Oreal Paris claims they have revolutionized liquid foundation, and believe it is in their newest product,  True Match Lumi Cushion.

This is a SHEER foundation. And the great news---it's a BUILDABLE foundation, so you control how much coverage you prefer.

Lumi Cushion comes in a sizable compact. We found it at Walgreens for $16.99.

It comes in 12 shades to choose from, and Walgreens has little Lumi Cushion cards that show you the shades to choose from, to help you decide on a color.

What's lovely about Lumi Cushion is the luminous effect it leaves on the complexion.

This is liquid foundation in a cushion. It comes with a small applicator puff that you use to TAP the makeup on to the skin.

There's a brief demo at the Walgreens website, that shows you how to put this foundation on.

We think this is a good beauty buy to try.

We have an oily complexion, so we are not sure if it might be too luminous or too dewy for our complexion. Still, we are going to try it out.

We wear foundation EVERY day, because it balances our skin tone and helps hide imperfections like broken capillaries, dark circles, etc.