Refreshing Spring Beauty Trends

Annabella Pardo

Spring 2022 is all about refreshing and rejuvenating ourselves. Skincare and health is of the utmost importance for us to shine as bright as the sun this year. We’ve listed our favorite beauty products this season to give us our most glowing self.

Thrive Causemetics just launched the Sunproof 3-in-1 Invisible Priming Sunscreen with SPF 37. This is the ultimate versatile primer that transforms skin into the ideal canvas for makeup (or just velvety skin on its own) that won't budge for up to 16 hours. Protect, hydrate, smooth and shield skin from UVA + UVB rays with SPF 37, while at the same time creating a water-resistant and velvet-matte finish that deeply moisturizes skin. Always infused with skin-loving ingredients and 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Best of all the product is clear and blends into all skin tones evenly with no residue.

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The Defender is a mineral based broad spectrum sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide plus lots of other great organic ingredients and peptides to help fight off UV damage!

Thrive Causemetics also have some gorgeous new long-wear makeup which is a must for these longer Spring days. Infinity Waterproof Eyeshadow Sticks: Get an effortless eye look in seconds! Our waterproof, smudge-proof eyeshadow stick is powered by Semi-Permanent Micropigments™ to stay put from morning to night. Packed with skin-loving ingredients, our revolutionary formula glides seamlessly onto your lids and sets in 30 seconds for life-proof color with the benefits of an eye cream.

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Short hair is timeless and this year jaw length bob and Bixie (combo of bob and pixie) are the it-cut. Making sure to always start my style with Pureology Colorfanatic 21- Benefit Multitasking Spray. It’s a lightweight leave-in conditioner that primes the hair with heat protection and lightweight nourishment at the same time.

2022 is all about warming up the hair color! Warm tones are in creating a high-end luxury look and feel to your image. When you think of warm tones, think buttery, butterscotch, cinnamon, roasted almond, and warm coffee bean. One of my favorites is the Luxurious rich browns, which add a dimension of depth to the hair. Keeping the look fresh and vibrant I recommend Pureology’s Strengthcure Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner. The purple toning properties will counteract any unwanted brassy tones that happen over time with fading

Powergloss is restorative hair and scalp treatment designed to use while you do. Their unique formula goes on dry hair to create overall hair health by repairing, moisturizing, balancing pH, and thickening from root to tip with organic ingredients. When used regularly for an extended period of time, our blend of castor, rosehip, rosemary, and lavender oils stimulates and nourishes the scalp while creating a healthy environment for hair to grow, resulting in improved hair thickness and strength.

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Royal Tanning Balm from Tanning Club, designed to help you bronze responsibly (Vitamin D required), the esthetician-approved balm is packed with antioxidants and natural UV absorbers to restore moisture and help protect skin from sun damage, and plays well with mineral SPF. Use it in the sun, after sun and as the ultimate dose of luxe hydration any time. Made with royal jelly, shea butter and coconut, olive, Vitamin E, grapeseed, red raspberry seed, geranium and jojoba oils. Produced in CA with 100% recyclable, plastic-free packaging.

ZO Skin Health launched one of its most innovative products to give your skin a glowing makeover. IAOX serum uses ZO’s exclusive technologies to defend against premature signs of aging to enable long-lasting youthful skin. It also offers:

• Antioxidant Protection: This new technology combines an exclusive 12 hour release antioxidant complex which is packed with Vitamins A, C and E as a first line of defense against neutralizing free radicals. A powerful combinations of hydration, cell renewing and anti-aging technology, this IAOX serum will have your skin feeling refreshed.

• Fights “Inflammaging”: Research has shown that chronic inflammation is the top cause of aging. Unlike acute skin inflammation – that stimulates the body’s innate immune response to protect + repair itself – chronic inflammation exhausts skin’s defensive and regenerative capability resulting in damage known as “inflammaging.” Visual signs of inflammaging include dehydration, dullness, uneven tone and premature lines + wrinkles.

• Ultra Lightweight Hydration - With cicro-minerals and weightless hydrating power, this product instantly revives complexion with youthful luminosity and glow.

Chrysmela is the world's most secure earring back. It's the perfect gift for someone who has it all. Great for mother's day and bridal parties especially.

Chrysmela is the only earring back that automatically fits, locks and lifts all types of earrings. Made in the same high-tech factories in Japan that manufacture elements of smartphone cameras, the patented technology uses three micro ball bearings to securely lock into place. It's functional, comfortable, and provides peace of mind.

SilcSkin offers non-invasive methods of fighting wrinkles. When applied to the skin, electrostatic energy provided by the pads eliminates wrinkles by improving the irregular collagen structure and creating an increased blood flow, which will result in an improved skin tone and plumped wrinkles. Silicone contributes to moisturizing the skin by drawing the skin’s natural moisture to the surface, which hydrates the skin.

BeeSpa is an incredible all-natural skin cream designed to relieve dry, cracked skin quickly and naturally. Carefully crafted with 16% beeswax, BeeSpa products carry anti-inflammatory properties, and work to moisturize all skin - no matter how dry! A natural, fresh addition to your self-care routine, BeeSpa provides the spa experience from your home, while simultaneously soothing cracked, irritated skin.

Grüner's Evening Ritual Oil is the perfect overnight oil. A single application to address dehydration and the signs of aging. In our opinion, good skincare goes beyond the aesthetic, and supports total wellbeing.. Their thesis for the design of this product is simple: A fast-absorbing facial oil with the antioxidant profile of pure virgin marula oil, and the skin restorative benefits of vitamin A and ceramides, without any essential oils or fragrances.

Karmela Cosmetics, by Nechami is a high-performance, natural beauty brand, focused on giving back to women's healing and empowerment.

They donate 10% of the net profits from every lipstick to organizations devoted to women’s healing and empowerment: eating disorders, breast cancer, endometriosis and more.

Polished allows users to track what polishes they’ve already worn.  With a quick pic from their phone, users can log each manicure including brand and polish name, whether they liked it, would recommend it, and for what occasion they wore it.  Users can browse what everyone else is wearing.  Spotted a color on your friend that you liked? Looking for inspiration for your next spring mani?

Perfect for hair spring protection, Kimtrue's Scalp Gel is designed to help protect fragile and brittle hair from harsh weather. This lightweight formula helps promote growth, alleviate itchy scalps, and strengthen strands of hair.

Myaderm is revolutionizing how you look and feel. The revolution started in 2017 with innovative cannabidiol (CBD) products that deliver effective results. Today, as the CBD cream brand most distributed through national retail, we are committed to continuing to provide FDA compliant and powerful CBD products you can trust. The Ultimate skin care product line reduces redness for a healthy-looking complexion and reduces excess oil (sebum) for clear skin.

Ultimate Wrinkle Repair Cream Improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles while you sleep with the power of CBD and Pro-Retinol. This lightweight, moisturizing night cream has a powerful ingredient combination that leaves you with dramatically smoother, younger looking complexion when you wake.

Jovē alkaline water is infused with an exclusive patented liquid silica, an essential mineral that increases alkalinity, and charged with electrons, a primary source of energy for our body and cells. Jovē is clinically shown to provide hydration for skin and cellular health through its Advanced Cellular Hydration Technology™.

Musely is a personalized prescription anti-aging skincare platform. Patients are seen virtually by a dermatologist, place an online order, and receive prescription skincare products within days. Musely provides access to the best skincare medication to treat fine lines, wrinkles, sunspots, melasma and more. Products include The Spot Cream, The Day Cream, The Anti-Aging Night Cream, The Cleanser, The Neck Cream and more.

TRISWIM Chlorine Removal Shampoo dual action gently removes unwanted Chlorine, Bromine, salt water, hard water minerals, associated odors and green tint from your hair while moisturizing with Aloe Vera, Pro-Vitamin B5 and botanicals. The fresh lime + tropical mango scent will reinvigorate your senses.

Jerome Alexander is a 54 year old beauty company that believes every woman deserves to feel beautiful! They recently launched their Stackables Starter Stack, a full-sized portable makeup stack with everything busy women need for home or on-the-go! This stack includes a full sized MagicMinerals Powder Foundation (for concealing, color correcting), cream to powder foundation, eyeshadow and lip quads, and blusher/highlighter. All products come in one neat stack so it's easy to take along in a briefcase, gym bag, purse, or suitcase! All Stackables products are also enhanced with skincare active ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, and Argan/Apricot Oils for beautiful long-term results while giving you a flawless, full-face of makeup no matter where you are!

TrendHim A healthy beard takes time and dedication to grow. That effort deserves to be treated with respect and care… not a quick wash with whatever soap you find in the shower. This refreshing set includes shampoo and conditioner – the one-two punch for a tangle and build-up free beard.

ENSO is the first smart hair care system designed for the unique needs of fine, medium and thick hair. Wake up to soft, well-nourished hair with the ENSO Overnight Restorative Hair Mask.. ENSO's intuitive technology instantly adjusts to hair on contact, helping to provide ideal amounts of moisture, volume and protection, while enhancing color and shine. Plus, it includes our Karmatin™ and micro-encapsulated vegan b-silk™ protein, to suit the unique needs of each hair type.

Boost whole body well-being with GRO WELL Hair Boost Supplement + Probiotic Multi-Pack, which includes a proprietary blend, jam-packed with vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, 50 million CFU probiotics and pro-inflammatory cytokines, which support healthy keratin and collagen production. Super-charge any drink with the powder to support a healthy gut microbiome and circulation, as well as promote and help encourage visibly thicker, fuller, longer-looking hair.

Treat yourself to a soothing massage with the GRO Revitalizing Scalp Massager. It's safe for use on all hair types, wet or dry hair, and features gentle bristles that both stimulate the scalp and its circulation while offering a calming massage that can be done to relax at home or while on-the-go!

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Tips For Your Curly Hair For Winter

Alexandra Reconco

Winter is a brutal season for all types of hair but one of the most difficult types of hair to keep and maintain healthy during the colder months is curly hair. Curly hair is some of the most temperamental types of hair that changes according to the season, and for winter this is the season that truly pushes our hair to the limit. The cold air dries the hair out and makes it nearly impossible to keep the hair from drying out, becoming dull, and quite honestly looking like a hot mess. But luckily for all my curly-headed people out there, I have experimented and narrowed down some amazing products and tips to help all different curl types.

Deep Conditioning and Hair Masks

Deep conditioning curly hair is the best thing you can do to protect the hair from drying out and making it look replenished and healthy. Deep conditioning fortifies the hair with nutrients, moisture, and protein and helps prevent breakage and brittleness, and it keeps the curls hydrated. Depending on how dry your hair gets, you can deep condition as much as you need, I usually deep condition once a week but you can do it up to 2-3 times a week. Another tip for a more homemade, DIY approach to a deep conditioner is using an overly ripe avocado and mashing it up and putting extra virgin olive oil and mixing them together. Massage the mixture into the hair and let sit for half an hour, rinse and wash normally.

Kinky-Curly’s Stellar Strands is an amazing deep conditioner that helps curly hair that is prone to dryness in the winter. Stellar Strands is a deep hydrating treatment enriched with Macadamia and Argan Oil for intense moisture and shine, Stellar Strands rejuvenates dry, brittle hair and strengthens weak strands. Elasticity is improved and breakage is reduced. Stellar Strands maintains the hair’s natural shine, silkiness and softness.

Kinky-Curly Stellar Strands (8 oz.) $13.00

Another hair mask that I highly recommend is SH-RD which is a Taiwanese hair care brand that uses rosemary to stimulate hair growth, soften hair, maintain moisture for the scalp and accentuate curls. SH-RD Protein Cream is formulated Silk Protein Complex, which combines the moisture and protection of silk amino acid and hydrolyzed silk protein. This product smooths and seals the cuticle while locking in hydration and strengthening the hair. UV Protection/Heat Protection/Chlorine Damage Protection.

SH-RD Protein Cream (2.71oz) $28.00

Oils

Natural oils play a vital role in the health of your curls but during the winter, hair can feel dry and brittle. Below are some ways you can incorporate oil into your hair routine. The natural oils that your scalp produces travels down the length of your hair shaft to protect it from the elements and moisturize your curls. The more twists and turns in each strand the harder it is for sebum to reach the full length of your hair. The result is hair that can sometimes appear frizzy, dull and coarse.

• TIP: Combat dryness by adding oil to your routine. Oils have natural conditioning properties, but also work to seal moisture into the hair shaft, so a hot oil treatment is a great way to get the most out of all these benefits. Adding oils encourages the cuticle layer to close and seal in moisture, creating a protective barrier.

• TIP: Split and damaged ends can cause excessive frizz and keep your curls from looking defined. Lightly coat your ends with oil to temporarily smooth and seal them. This will reduce the appearance of fraying and dryness, as well as protect against further damage.

• TIP: Smooth down frizzy, dry ends or halo frizz at the crown once your hair is fully dried and styled. You have to be careful how much you use: too much can weigh your curls down and leave your curls looking limp and stringy.

• TIP: If you’re using oil post-styling, try a dime-sized amount. You can always add more if your hair or curls are extra thirsty. Rub your palms together and gently scrunch the oil throughout your hair or smooth it down the length of your hair, by sandwiching your curls between your palms.

*Tips were given to us by Sahar Saidi, CEO & Founder of curly hair company LUS

Shampoo and Conditioner

Choosing a good shampoo and conditioner can truly transform your hair routine. Some products that I truly recommend to use for maintaining curly hair during the winter is AQUIS. This brand makes products that help hair combat water which truly dries out the hair and makes it more prone to breakage. “Wet Hair is Weak Hair.” AQUIS is pioneering a revolutionary science-based approach to haircare, transforming your hair’s natural strength, vitality and beauty. AQUIS works with the biology of your hair, restoring its strength from the inside out--unlike so many quick-fix, temporary solutions which only mask damage. You get healthier, more beautiful hair in less time and with less effort.

AQUIS Prime Water Defense Prewash ($29/Sephora.com) - the essential first step in the haircare routine that is applied BEFORE exposure to water, when hair is most vulnerable, to protect from damage.  Clinically proven to reduce hair swelling by 46%.

Fight water damage while rebalancing hair’s natural pH and moisture levels with AQUIS Prime Rebalancing Hair Wash ($26/Sephora.com). Cleanse and hydrate while fortifying hair’s natural defenses against damage, thinning and color fade.

AQUIS Prime Restorative Leave-In Conditioner ($26/Sephora.com) - this lightweight mist replenishes, hydrates, and eliminates tangles while enhancing hair’s core strength to improve the quality, texture, and strength of hair for softer, more vibrant hair that is easier to manage and style.

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It's Not Too Late To Save Your Hair

Did you know that hair loss is more common in the fall than any other season? Believe it or not, we actually shed 50 - 100 hairs a day, but board-certified dermatologist Dr. Terrence Keaney, M.D. has some tips for your hair care routine this fall that can help prevent hair loss.

According to Dr. Terrence Keaney, M.D., hair loss isn’t actually what we think it is. Typically when we think of hair loss, we picture our hair falling out and leaving a bald spot, but what actually happens is that our hairs miniaturize themselves. This means that the hair is still growing as it should, however, it’s thinner, weaker and shorter.

You don’t need to worry quite yet about losing your hair though as this miniaturization happens over the course of years. Although, you should start taking precautions now as Dr. Keaney warns it is easier to prevent hair loss than treat hair loss. He recommends using Dove Men+Care Thick and Strong Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner that is enriched with calcium and caffeine as it helps make your hair stronger, thicker and fuller. 

 For more in-depth strategies on maintaining your hair's health and beauty, check out our article on how to save your hair.

However, if you're already experiencing hair loss, you still may not need to worry. Dr. Keaney recommends an early treatment using topical minoxidil, or better known as Rogaine. It is only if hair loss continues that treatments need to become stronger. Dr. Keaney says that he introduces treatments such as finasteride, platelet-rich plasma injections, photobiomodulation, or nutraceuticals if the topical minoxidil doesn't help.

The most important thing to remember out of all of this is to take care of your hair. Avoiding scalp irritation is the best way to ensure you don't fall victim to hair loss since the more irritated your scalp becomes, the more likely hair miniaturization is to occur. Make sure to brush your hair daily and use products that promotes hair and scalp health.

By Shaunna Redman

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