With 2016 coming fast on the horizon what better way to start it off than with fabulous, voluminous hair? Elaine gave me two tools of the trade to try myself – and wow I was not disappointed! As you may know, I love having big hair. In fact, I don’t think there is really a…
Many, many hair products pass across my desk, and I have to admit that I don’t have high hopes for most of them. To be fair, I have pretty difficult hair to tame. Coarse, dry and curly – I need a lot of products to keep it at its best! I was recently introduced to Pai-Shau…
With so many hair salons and talented hair artists in the city, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. Sometimes, simple and laid back is best; for me this is what makes Fringe Portland so unique. When I first stepped through the doors of the King West neighborhood salon, I loved the minimal,…
I can’t remember the last time I was able to find a product line that met all my hair needs! The Garnier Fructis Style Line may just be the answer to all my hair woes. Garnier Fructis Big Volume Hair Spray, High Volume Mousse, and my absolute favorite, Texture Tease, work well together or as standalones. Having long, thin,…
Cocktails are huge in the bar scene. I’m not a big wine or beer drinker but cocktails are my thing, especially when it’s a tequila or bourbon-based drink. I give much credit to mixologists for coming up with creative drinks by using a combination of liquor, bitters, juices, etc to satisfy/quench your thirst. Sadly, this…
I’ve been extremely busy with work for the last two months or so. When my schedule is all over the place like it has been recently, the last thing that gets my attention is my hair. Even when I have all the time in the world, I tend to be low-maintenance when it comes to…
Full Pint – Medium Round Brush ($50) This ergonomic and lightweight brush is the perfect tool to create loose waves and curls or straighten and add volume for medium length hair. Its ceramic barrel heats up while the bristles smooth hair and adds shine. To take advantage of the brush, there are some simple tricks to…
Have you heard of going “no poo”? I have a few (curly-haired) friends who have tried it in the past. It consists of not using commercial shampoo and instead, cleaning your hair with water or some other product (like baking soda or vinegar). There are a lot of reasons that people choose to adopt this…
