No matter where you turn, people are tightening their belts. Sadly, this fact has worked its way into beauty.
We all want to look and feel our best, but we have to be realistic: Cutting back on expenses is going to include our hair. Of course, that’s not to say we can’t STILL look as hot as always.
We consulted Jamie Bushman, owner of The Circle Salon and top Chicago stylist, and came up with some great ways to have a great head of hair – and money left for dinner.
1. Using tinted color shampoo and conditioner (like Davines’ Alchemic series) …read more

Mother’s Day is not all about presents and celebratory brunches – we know, it’s actually about looking as hot as we possibly can so it will sting less when our mom berates us for not yet making her a grandmother.
And, while it’s likely we will spend most of the day tearing our hair out anyway, we should at least start it out looking fabulous. Suave Celebrity Hairstylist Luke O’Connor was cool enough to share some hot looks to get us from brunch to breakdown. (Sorry mommy, I love you!)
Stunning and Simple Side Bun
* For smooth and frizz-free locks, prep hair …read more

Since summer is on its way and humidity tends to wreak havoc on curly hair, it seemed good timing to share these curly hair tips from Eufora founder, Don Bewley.
According to Don Bewley, all curls are not created equal. Each has its own personality with combinations of curly, wavy, and even a few straight strands. A customized hair care regimen and styling strategy based on hair type, texture and condition is the key to beautifully curly hair
Shampoo Right.
Only massage shampoo at the scalp and gently work lather down the length. Blot dry wet hair – never rub dry …read more

I go on lots of business trips (I actually have at least one and possibly two in the next two weeks!), and while they are not technically “vacation”, in the name of journalism, I must treat them as they are. The question always is: What to do with our hair???

Especially when we head off to warm, humid spots (and honestly, where ELSE would we go???) frizz and flyaways becomes an issue. Suki Duggan, owner of Manhattan’s Donsuki Townhouse Salon has some tips on how to NOT have scary hair in all those vacay pix.
Lay off the hot styling tools
If you …read more

A couple of weeks before I started writing for Beauty Gizmo, funny thing happened to my really old hair dryer. It just died. It just completely blew up and died. It was one of those funny things but not really. Know what I mean? It was an old hair dryer though so it wasn’t really a surprise. Nevertheless, I considered it a major beauty disaster. I also found it ironic how and when it happened. See, my routine after shower is as follows :

dry up
brush my teeth
moisturize, moisturize, moisturize

Then I would apply mousse all over my hair for volume. …read more