iron bags!

for any girl on the go we all know how frustrating it is to wait for your curling iron to cool down before you can throw it in your suitcase, drawer, or before your 2 foot monsters are allowed to freely roam the bathroom. very few are lucky enough to get an iron bag with their curling iron purchase, but for those of you who aren't, i've made them! using different fabrics with heat resistant lining you can insert your iron after you unplug it. throw it in a drawer and you don't have to worry about melting anything else!

all seams have been hidden so the iron only comes in contact with the heat resistant fabric. there's no seam bottom so no worry about it pushing out. velcro strap to secure your iron in place. outer pocket to tuck in the cord or store a comb. so great to toss anywhere! many different fabrics, colors and designs! save yourself a few minutes of worry when getting ready!

contact me if you would like your own! (or the perfect gift) on here, facebook or email, elizabethartley@yahoo.com

keep curling!

-e

my newest obsession

now that summer has come to an end it's time to repair all the damage that chlorine and sun has done to your hair. not to mention your iron for all those summer parties! Moroccanoil is amazing. the ends of your hair that feels so dry and damaged you think there's no fixing it, there is. this miracle oil turns brittle dry hair to silky soft totally touchable beautiful hair.

after shampooing and conditioning, towel dry hair, apply a small amount to the ends of your hair, apply any other styling aids and proceed with blow drying. i've found this so great through the warmer days as well now that there will be more scarves sweaters and coats rubbing up on your longer lengths of hair. it comes in a great travel size, that you can also shove in your purse in case of a static attack in the dressing room! (yes its okay to apply to dry hair as well)

Moroccanoil has a whole line of styling and care products that i also look forward to playing with. the oil treatment is so wonderful i had to share it with you!

Moroccanoil treatment has the ability to restore over-processed hair caused by everyday chemicals used in shampoos, color procedures and environmental factors. hair looks shinier and healthier after just one use. with multiple applications, hair continues to improve, alleviating split ends and brittle breakage. the oil instantly absorbs into the hair eliminating frizz, speeds up styling time by 40% and provides long-term conditioning to all hair types.

this product is so genius it's stored in an amber glass bottle to protect the oil from ultra-violet rays that cause oxidation and degradation. the whole line uses recycled materials where they can and none of it is animal ingredients or tested on animals. sounds like a win to me!

contact me if you want your own bottle! on here, facebook or email, elizabethartley@yahoo.com

go ahead touch your hair!

-e

eye contact

your eyebrows are just as important to include in your beauty regiment as your haircut and hair color. they are a prominent part of your face and having them polished and maintained will make all the difference in the world.

first and foremost is the shape. the more angular your face, the softer your curve should be. if you have a round face, a sharper arch will elongate it. check into the salon and have your beauty pro guide you with the proper shape. tweeze gently between waxing appointments to keep the shape if you feel comfortable.

occasionally brows need to be trimmed. bushy eyebrows are frightening! simply comb the hairs up and trim with eyebrow scissors, the difference is phenomenal!

my favorite trick is adding color to your eyebrows! if your hair colorist is turning your dishwater blonde hair to a rich mocha brown the difference may be noticeable in your brows. an easy fix to this problem is pencil, a good trick to make sure the pencil doesn't look too harsh is to gently blend it in with a tissue to soften it. if you're more daring you can have your hairdresser apply hair color to your eyebrows. using professional hair color  is great, you don't have to reapply every morning. adding color to your face brightens your skin and makes your eyes pop!

get your face in the game!

-e

faux banger

okay so as i was talking about before i've become obsessed with bangs. so for those of you that have shear shock here's an amazing alternative. jessica simpson has a line of different hair extensions. i've been a fan of her clip in extensions, an excellent alternative when you just can't make your hair grow! well her latest addition is a clip-in bang.

this is an excellent alternative if you're dieing to try those amazing bangs but you just don't have the guts to make the chop. three tiny clips hold this beauty in place. the best price i've found for them is on QVC. once you get them it's best to bring them into the salon and i can trim them up for you and you'll be fab in a flash!

find these bangs all over the november issue of LUCKY!

bang on

-e

attn: blow dryers

if you love blow drying your hair every day you might be missing a step. you've got the basics, towel dry, comb with a wide tooth comb, apply products and blow. you might think you're done but take a second and check your blow dryer. maintaining your tools will benefit you in the long run and save you from having to go buy a whole new dryer. 

so check out the vent in the back of your dryer. different styles of dryers have it assembled differently, mostly located in the back with a cover. make sure you remove the cover carefully and check out all the lint. i was greeted by this smiling face the other day..

just simply wipe out all the lint, just like you would a dryer screen.

when you're done you should be able to see the fans. you'll be very surprised how much faster your drying time will be. and your blow dryer will live a nice long happy life.

happy blowing!

-e

the big bang theory

lately i've been very drawn to bangs. there's so many different ways to wear them and now that its not mega hot out they don't stick to your forehead. always frustrating in the summer. so its definitely time to play with some fringe! great look to try right now is a very long bang to the eyelashes. they're dramatic when straight and if you decide to curl and give them some bend they'll still be able to drape beautifully.

ok so this is a shot of my new salon and my best friends beautiful hair. i'm addicted to curling. this is the result of using a one inch iron and wrapping the hair around the barrel and letting it relax. so many different ways. so many different irons. love it.

have fun with your hair!

-e

so fresh!

hey this is my brand new blog! i will be discussing all things hair and beauty! you'll learn about all my likes and dislikes, what's in and what's out and what to look for that is still to come! keep on checking back for fun new ideas and to catch what's fresh!