The Glamtastic

Are Gorilla's Sexy? GORILLA Warfare™ Hair Minimizing Antiperspirant Deodorant

TheGlamtastic — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:02:13 PDT

Dermadoctor GORILLA Warfare™ Hair Minimizing Antiperspirant Deodorant $29 - Sephora

I'll admit it. Perhaps I'm a tad jaded. After working in the beauty biz, it's hard to impress me with a totally unique product; something really innovative, something I have never seen before. Whether my jaw drops in awe or in disgust, it doesn't matter. If a product can get a rise out of me, it's worth further investigation. Scrolling the pages of Sephora,com for my online lotions and potions fix, I spotted it - Gorilla Warfare Hair Minimizing Antiperspirant.

Maybe it's the name that threw me off or the image of the cartoon purple gorilla. Not exactly the sexy, chic or sleek marketing that gets me hot and bothered.

Who likes shaving? Silence. Who likes sweatiy, smelly armpits, B.O.-cursed dresses and funky smelling tank tops? Nobody outside of the zoo! However, as beauty has become more and more aspirational throughout the past few years, promising the consumer a moment in time or a forbidden kiss, seeing this made me think of a smooch from a big, fury friend.

It's created WITHOUT synthetic dyes or fragrances.

Have you tried it???? Tell us what you think!!!

Blow It! Blow's New Serious Non-Stick Hairspray

TheGlamtastic — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Blow Hair Care Serious Non-stick Hair Spray $19 - Ulta

There is a big difference between adding enough product to maintain a style and keep almost every hair in place vs. placing a hairspray helmut over your 'do. Last week I was invited to visit the blow salon downtown location to witness just what this hairspray was capable of on my own curly, stressed out strands.

It felt like one of those magical before-and-afters moments where you drop into the stylist's chair exhausted and underwhelmed by your hair and leave inspired with a fresh look that promises to last 24 hours, as long as no rain gets in the way.

If you're looking for the perfect blowout that won't drain your wallet, blow salon is the perfect spot for a quick hair fix. Their product line was created to help women everywhere achieve and hold on to the perfect blow dry at home.

blow's new non-stick hairspray is created to hold hair without stiffness. Instead, this power product uses silk and soy proteins to help hold any style in place. All blow products are free of sulfates, parabens and sodium chloride - LOVE THAT!

Give it a go and tell us what you think!

*Please note: I did receive an editorial sample for testing.

Just Can't Live Without...Goody StayPut Metallic Wide No Slide Headwrap

TheGlamtastic — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:16:27 PST

I convinced my husband that it would be a wonderful idea to sign up for Cycle for Survival, a local indoor cycling race that benefits Sloan-Kettering Cancer Research Center. It required him to wake up at 6:30 am on a Sunday, otherwise, he was all about it.

In order to get "pumped up" for our Spinning extravaganza, I dragged him out of bed many a day to practice Spinning. I begged him to buy padded shorts and I even offered to buy them for him. But no, he "didn't need them." After months of Spinning, lifting and getting our bodies ready to rock, we woke up yesterday (Sunday) and headed over the Equinox Fitness Center in mid-town, so that the ride could begin!

I took the first two hours and my husband took the second two hours of the ride. What saved me during my two hours of jumps, sweat and sprints? It wasn't my spandex hot pants, although they are hot, or my million year old sport's bra that I refuse to throw out, but it was the cheapest thing on my entire body; my Goody Stayput Wide Metallic No Slide Headwrap. This super soft and stretchy headband kept my baby bangs back and the sweat controlled, so it wasn't dripping down my face. It stayed in place and didn't distract me at all during the race (very key).

I spun for two hours, no breaks, and then my husband took over and completed the additional two hours. I could have ridden the bike for all four. Today we (meaning everyone who spun) raised around 2.2 million dollars! Never underestimate the power of driven spinners! I can't wait until the next indoor Spinning race! Soul Cycle - are you listening???

When we got home, soaking wet and craving pizza, my No Slide HeadWrap was very easy to clean. All I needed was a dash of soap and water in the sink, and I let it simply air dry. Now, when I work out I won't hit the gym without a headwrap!

Check me out making my riding debut!

http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/112931/cyclists-put-spin-on-good-cause

Ask the Expert: Philip Kingsley

TheGlamtastic — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT

A Must-Try: Philip Kingsley Swimcap

This hair and scalp-saver guards against discoloration and damage caused by sun, chlorine, saltwater and wind, while providing a boost of hydration ($35.00).

You slather on sun block to protect against harmful UVA/UVB rays all summer long, but what are you doing to keep your scalp healthy?

We got the inside scoop on the hot topic of scalp health from famed trichologist

Philip Kingsley. His “cult” following is A-list all the way and includes starlets like Kate Winslet, Renee Zellweger, Candice Bergen…the list goes on!

Philip Kingsley, named “the hair guru” by The New York Times, shares his secrets for a healthy scalp, whether you’re strutting down Madison Avenue or down the boardwalk.

Q: What should I do to keep my scalp healthy?

A: Shampoo hair daily, while shampooing massage (knead) the scalp; use a scalp mask once a week or every other week and use an anti-flaky shampoo and scalp tonic occasionally to pre-empt the formulation of flakes.

Q: Does brushing hair impact scalp health?

A: The less you brush your hair, the better. And definitely not 100 strokes a day. Hard and heavy brushes can break the hair and pull it out, as well as scratch the scalp.

Q: How does diet affect my scalp?

A: Diet is crucial to health hair. For example, hair is protein so it’s important to have adequate protein intake. Many women also suffer from low iron levels, which can cause hair to fall, thin and become weaker. Foods containing high iron levels are important such as red meat, liver, whole grains and spinach. Also, take a multi-mineral, multi-vitamin daily.

Q: Is the scalp more prone to damage in the summer?

A: Yes, the sun breaks down the protein structure of the hair and also draws moisture from the hair cells.

Q: How does sun exposure impact scalp health?

A: Sun exposure roughens the hair's cuticle and gives the impression of drier, coarser and frizzier hair. Use a lightweight smoothing emulsion that protects from sun damage, while providing the hair with the much-needed moisture that it loses during the summer, leaving hair shiny and frizz-free.

Check him out for yourself at http://www.philipkingsley.com/

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About Our Expert: Philip Kingsley wanted to be more than a hairstylist. So, while working at his uncle’s salon in London, he studied and became a trichologist. Soon, he opened his own space dedicated to what in the 1950’s was a taboo subject-hair and scalp problems. After opening clinics in London and New York, he also launched his own trichologically driven product line based on hair textures rather than the standard normal, oily or dry. Now, 50 years later, Kingsley is the world’s leading authority on hair and scalp health.