magic monday - luscious lady locks

As someone who wishes she woke up with sultry, bombshell hair à la Lana Del Rey, but isn't willing to spend more than half an hour getting ready ... I've made a new best friend. Hot Rollers.

Hot Rollers are the perfect way to get curls so sultry, you'd swear you stepped off a Victoria's Secret runway. They're more or less foolproof (bonus!) and take minutes to set.

Here's how:

Heat up your rollers. I normally flip the switch on mine as I'm headed to the kitchen to make my coffee. After I've got my first cup in hand, it's time to begin!

Starting with the top of your head, separate hair into 2-inch sections (sections should not be wider than the roller itself) Spray each section with your favorite hair spray (ours is the Kevin Murphy Session Spray) and roll hair onto the roller. Set in place with a roller-clip.

For added volume, remember to over direct the hair forward, while holding taut as you roll.

I normally roll the center section of my hair (from forehead to nape) then go on to roll two rows on each side.

When every hair is nestled ever-so-snuggly in hot roller heaven, I slap on some rouge, and grab a bite to eat. Your rollers are ready to remove when they've cooled completely. Most days I get distracted, and by the time they've cooled down, I'm only halfway done my breakfast. If you're in a bit of a rush, just give them a blast of cool air with your hair dryer.

Now for the fun part. Unclip each roller, and unleash the curls. When you've removed all the rollers from your hair, run your fingers through and give your head a shake.

Next, for that even, relaxed bombshell look, run a natural bristled paddle brush over your tresses. We love this boar bristle brush from Dannyco. (Free when you purchase any two Osis or Euphora products in our boutique!)

Give your hair one last spritz of Session Spray, and you're ready to go!

xxo

the fresh perspective...

DermOrganic Hair Spray We haven't officially started carrying this product, but for an aerosol hair spray it's very good.  What amazed me yesterday was the lack of harsh aerosol-ish type smell that comes with canned products.

While doing a bit of research about this specific line, they mentioned that because stylists use way more products everyday than the average client, it's important that we make sure what we are breathing in isn't killing us softly and slowly.  I have never thought about the products I use daily on every single lady/man/child head that sits in my chair! Wow!

Anyways, this hair spray has many benefits for you peeps who are very concerned about what goes on and in your body.

• DermOrganic products are all vegan.
• DermOrganic products made without animal by-products and are never tested on animals.
• DermOrganic products contain no sulfates, glycols, DEA, MEA, dyes or food coloring
• DermOrganic products are Gluten-free
• DermOrganicproducts contain no artificial preservatives. Paraben-free
• DermOrganic products are made without salt, sodium chloride or other artificial thickeners
• DermOrganic^®uses Certified Organic Organic Argan Oil, Sunflower Seed Extract and Grape Seed Extract

If you are one who cares about the corporate responsibility of a trade, you'll be happy to know that the Argan Oil industry in Morocco is a women-only business. The women of southwest Morocco have banded together to help teach the cultivation of the Argan fruit and preserve the traditional cold-pressing of the Argan oil. The larger purpose of this initiative is to help elevate the socioeconomic status and improve literacy rates of the women of Morocco.

So if you do use any products that do have Argan oil in it, you are doing wonders for your hair and a wee bit more for a small group of individuals.  That's the fresh perspective...

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