Color me pretty with Kevin Murphy Color Bug.  Hot neon and pastel hues are all the rage for this season and our tresses aren’t left out.  Pop stars and chic streetwalkers alike have discovered the strong statement of a candy colored strand.  What many have also discovered, is that semi-permanent color in those tones might be great at first but fades fast and permanent color usually means you’ll need to bleach first and lets face it — that’s scary and can get expensive.  Where there is a specialized look in mind, Kevin Murphy comes to the rescue!  The Kevin Murphy Color Bug is a stylist’s favorite new way to get you skittle-dipped with no strings attached.  Quick Tip: Apply a fave pomade to prime the strand and make for easier application of the product.  Kevin Murphy Color Bug, $30 at select salons.

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Have you seen Louboutin nails? We got more than a kick out of this awesome trend when Adele sported red under her nails in honor of the godly designer at the 2012 Grammys. The excitement was dimmed, however, when we tried it on our own. Here is the lowdown on getting this haute detail to tie your look.

Great Lengths

To have the red bottoms, first you need bottoms– whether they’re natural and grown out, or done by a pro with acrylics.

White Top

Coat the top with white to ensure either top or bottom color won’t show through the other side.

Paint it Red

If you don’t have a small polish brush, or don’t trust yourself to not make a mess, Apply tape where needed on your finger to solve that problem.

Top Coat

Apply any color that you wish to the top of your nail to get that classic Louboutin show-inspired nail.

Waiting for the polish to dry can be expedited with a quick-dry product!

Don’t Forget—

Nailtini Dry Martini Drying Spray for $12

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This season the bar for nail art has been raised.  Fashion icons like Adele and daring streetwalkers alike have been increasingly embracing their differences – well of their nails anyway.

Zoe Pocock, founder of Nail Wraps, thankfully brought these awesome designs to the US. This season, her most creative works can be easily found at Nordstrom and CVS. The awesomely trendy decals are as easy as 1-2-3 and are said to last for ten days “through shampooing sessions and all” says ELLE. So to recap, they’re: adoredby celebrities, affordable, easy to apply, AND they last?! So here’s the availability—

Nail Wraps $8

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For those who have textured, naturally frizzy, or kinky hair, this is a must have, or it’s definitely one of them, anyway.  Squeeze, don’t rub, your freshly shamp’d hair with this magic Turbie Twist Hair Towel to get rid of your excess moisture. It works so well that it’ll cut your time to a fraction for your long styling road, (and we know you need that time!)  It is designed with a loop to secure your turban so it’ll stay put while you finish your beauty routine. Throw it on, moisturize, and it’ll be perfectly damp for your blowout! Turbie Twist Hair Towel $10 Post by Cecilia Kerr

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Once you’ve found your dream cut, you’ll have to come to terms with the fact that you need your hair stylist to also see your vision or things can quickly go south. Keep the bad hair cut experience at bay by schooling yourself a little bit with the language. The less you can communicate with your stylist, the larger the margin for error.

Be Straight Forward

Pictures, sign language, speak up – All things that help bridge the communication gap. Rather than talking inches, point to where you want the cut. Stylists are visual people, so pictures are non-offensive. It is also very possible that they translate the picture differently than you so don’t be afraid to talk about it. “Piecy,” “having movement,” and “structured,” are all descriptions that will perk the ears of a hair stylist so ask questions to get on the same page. Being shy can score you a shopping spree for hats so get fabulous and speak up!

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Save space and save face with the Jane Iredale Active Light Concealer.  Ironically, beauty editors seem to never wear makeup, but still have a healthy sheen. The secret? Linda Wells, editor for Allure swears that on a deserted island she’d have to save space for her concealer. There are other key tools to tie in the look, but definitely for the beauty minimalists out there, concealer is your magic wand.

We love Jane Iredale’s Active Light. A concealer and brightener in one, it disguises wrinkles, fatigue, and deep creases in its no mess pen-like dispenser. That said, we’ll skip the rest of the details and go right to the availability.

Jane Iredale Active Light Concealer- $27

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Ladies, it’s time to level the playing field!  If you’re not seeing great results with your makeup, it could be that you’re missing avital step: face primer. With the Jan Marini Face Primer comes a plethora of answers to your makeup woes.

Complexion still uneven? Primer.  Concealer and lid creases? Primer.  Makeup always seems caked on? Primer.  And so on…

Needless to say, there are a few tricks of the trade that, (you guessed it!), primer is the star.  Jan Marini is a leading dermatologist-recommended brand that we can go on and on about. Prime is prime!

Jan Marini Face Primer $35 at salons.

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WHAT IS IT -  The Jane Iredale Roses and Lollipops is a petite & portable lip duo featuring creamy PureMoist colors that doubles as a chic keychain locket.  The locket contains two of their best-selling products: PureMoist™ Lip Colour (in Roses)– a pigment-rich, creamy lipstick that hydrates and soothes the lips with jojoba and grape seed extract; and PureGloss™ for Lips (in Lollipops) – a sheer, petroleum-free gloss made with green tea leaf extract. HOW TO - Dip your favorite lip brush directly into either the PureMoist LipColour or PureGloss for Lips and apply product across the lips or pick up desired amount of product with your finger and apply directly onto the lips. GIVING BACK - 100% of profits from the sale of the Jane Iredale Roses and Lollipops are donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer which empowers all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life. Post by Cecilia Kerr

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Achieve a perfect day glow with the Smashbox Illuminator Artificial Light

There is always time and reason to celebrate an awesome product, especially if it’s a multi-tasker. This touch of gold pigment does just that—gives any of your favorite makeup items a hint of glimmer and glow.

One of our favorite uses is mixing with a great primer and blending into your hilite zones; cheek bones, outer brow line, etc. Splash alone on your lids for an awesome dewy color, or blend the smallest amount into cheeks for a nude cheek tone with some pop.

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If we had to choose to take one thing home from the salon, it might have to be perpetual shine. The Kerastase Elixir Ultime does just that- elicits shine and health from your hair cuticle by using a powerful potion that also protects against external forces, and promotes cellular renewal. Yes, please!

Good to Know

Its versatility adds value worth more than the gold color it came in. Kerastase can tell you how exactly it can be used to remove impurities, deep condition, rock a blowout, control frizz, and smooth ends.

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