More.ca : Beauty in a hot flash

Your primer to glowing skin, sweatproof makeup and luxurious hair...raging hormones or not!

By: Vanessa Craft

Luxurious hair and hot beauty products

What to do? Linzon suggests women try minoxidil, which has been proven to stimulate hair growth. It works by keeping the hair in the growing (anagen) stage for longer, and is available over-the-counter in a two per cent solution or at five per cent by prescription. Many women find new hair growth occurring within three months — but it may not work for everyone.

 

Consult your doctor to determine if hair loss is hereditary, hormonal, related to illness or even the result of medication, including vitamin supplements. "Vitamin A in high doses can cause hair loss," she warns.

As for the hair you've got, there's never been a better time to ask your stylist for a cut that embraces your hair's natural tendency rather than fighting against it. For example, if you've got curly hair, a modern, pin-straight blowout might look gorgeous, but it won't last a minute when you're hit with a hot flash.
Alain Larivée, Canadian creative consultant for John Frieda, says the best way to stop your roots from getting frizzy or limp during a sudden sweat is preparation. "You need to use products formulated to shield the hair against the elements," he says. "They should have a combination of silicones and conditioning agents to create a barrier around the hair shaft."
In layperson terms, this means looking for hair products that have "anti-humidity" and "anti-frizz" emblazoned across them in gigantic flashing letters. Find one that smells good, since you'll be using it non-stop for a while.

Hot hair styles for hot flashes

One of the easiest styles to work with is a mid-length shag — flattering when down and easy to pin up or pull back into a messy ballerina knot during really hot moments. You may be set to 400 degrees, but at least you can look chic while blazing. (Insert "you'll literally be the hottest gal in the office joke" here.)
Recommended items for your body-building, hot flash survival hair kit include: a volumizing shampoo with protein, Velcro rollers (roll up, not under) and a dry shampoo for your purse to give limp roots a lift.

Hot products

John Frieda Collection Weather Works by Frizz-Ease Weather-Proofing Style Sealant Creme shields hair from humidity and moisture without leaving it oily or lank.
Rene Furterer Triphasic Regenerating Serum promises to help progressively thinning hair by improving the health of your scalp.
Annick Goutal Un Matin d'Orage Eau de Toilette is a light gardenia-based floral that will never overwhelm.
Revlon Matte Eye Shadow in Rich Sable glides on with a soft, velvety texture but with nary a sparkle in sight.
June Jacobs Spa Collection Intensive Age Defying Hydrating Serum is a super-powered mix of peptides and antioxidants to help mature skin protect itself.
Clarins Super Restorative Replenishing Comfort Mask gives dry skin a big moisture hit while gently exfoliating the rough stuff.

This article originally appeared in the February/March 2010 issue of More 

http://www.more.ca/style/beauty/beauty-in-a-hot-flash/a/29600/3

Beauty editor.ca : Diane Kruger at the Genie Awards: Get the look with John Frieda

Last night I was lucky enough to score an invite to the Genie Awards, a.k.a Canada’s version of the Oscars. (My partner in crime was my good pal and fellow ex-magazine editor Marilisa of The Chic Storm—make sure to check out her blog, it’s a  must-read!)

Our invite was courtesy of John Frieda, whose talented stylists were responsible for many of the gorgeous hairstyles.

More to come on those soon, including how-tos—but first can we talk about Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson? Diane was there last night to support her man, who ended up winning the Genie for Best Actor.
I can see why she digs him—not only is he handsome but he’s also totally modest: when he stepped up to accept the award he said “I can’t believe I won something!” THEN, to the delight of the audience, in his acceptance speech he told Diane he loved her. Awwww…
Sadly I didn’t have the chance to get all up in their face to gawk or ask about beauty tips—I don’t think Diane was down with the after-party at The Guvernment—but I DID score a how-to from John Frieda’s creative consultant Alain Larivée.
Here’s a better look at the hair (sorry for the blurry back shot):

And here’s how to get it:

“This is a very easy, DIY look that is on-trend for this summer and is easily acheived at home,” says Alain.

1. Apply Frizz-Ease Straight Fixation to wet hair.
2. Blow dry using your fingers [to rake through the hair] from root to tip to achieve a non-finished natural wave.
3. Create a centre part, leaving a few front strands loose to acheive the ‘undone’ look.
4. Pull the rest of your hair back to the nape of your neck. Take hair and wrap it into a circular tight bun and secure with bobby pins.
5. Finish the style with Frizz-Ease Moisture Barrier Hair Spray.

http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/13/diane-kruger-at-the-genie-awards-get-the-look-with-john-frieda/

Vervegirl.com : Winner of the John Frieda® Beauty Panel!

Congratulations to April who is the winner of the John Frieda® Beauty Panel. Our judges felt that April had the most improved hair after using John Frieda® hair care products.

April used John Frieda® Root Awakening® products throughout the progam and her before and after pics tell all! 

Here's what our judges had to say:

Alain Larivée
Canadian Creative Consultant for the John Frieda® Professional Haircare division of KAO Brands Company
"I really like the weightless shiny and moveable style John Frieda Root Awakening products has given to her hairstyle, its easy to see the benefits that natural eucalyptus infused products offer. The lines framing her face along with the fringe elongates her natural morphology giving her a more, most desirable, oval shape and the overall look transformation makes her hair look healthy and stylish."

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