Hair Crush: Kate Middleton

How does she do it? 

– Tips and Tricks for the Royal Glow

It has been said that pregnant women have a glow about them. And no one glows more than the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. Serious morning sickness or not, Kate has been looking radiant during her term of pregnancy. With the due date coming up in exactly two months we look at how you yourself can recreate this glorious glow.

Pregnancy changes a woman’s body in many ways. Hair is no exception. The two most common issues women encounter whilst pregnant are dry and brittle hair or excess oil, leaving hair limp and oily. De Lorenzo’s Prescriptive Solutions Series are perfectly adapted to these dilemmas, restoring your hair to its former glory, naturally.

The thickness and shine that supposedly comes with being pregnant is not bestowed on everyone. De Lorenzo’s ‘Intense’ Shampoo and Conditioner from their Prescriptive Solutions range is a moisture balance treatment that strengthens, nourishes and repairs hair. If paired with the Essential Treatments Protein Complex Spray 

– your hair will become strengthened and replenished. If you have dry hair it is important to shampoo less frequently, as this strips your hair of its natural oils. Essential Treatments ‘Equilibrium’ by contrast is a deep repair treatment masque that transforms your hair into the silky hair you were promised during pregnancy.

With the different hormonal changes experienced by women, not everyone develops dry hair. Others produce excess oil, leaving their hair limp and oily.  De Lorenzo have developed a pre-shampoo Oil Balance Spray that rebalances your oily roots and dry ends with organic rosehip and linseed oils. Followed by the ‘Control’ Shampoo and Conditioner from their Prescriptive Solutions Range, this mild olive and coconut-based cleanser will refresh, cleanse and liberate the scalp and hair.

With little research as to the effects of certain skin and hair care products when pregnant, doctors caution to use those that are chemical-free. De Lorenzo products contain no parabens, no petrochemicals, use fair trade, certified organic ingredients and are cruelty free. De Lorenzo: what’s best for mother, child and the environment. Can you really place a price on peace of mind?

For more information on these products visit www.delorenzo.com.au 

The Met Ball 2013

A red carpet run down of the Met Ball 2013

The Met Ball (or Met Gala) marks the “Night of Nights” for the fashion industry as the bold and beautiful flock to the Metropolitan Museum to celebrate the opening of the fashion exhibit at the Costume Institute. This year, the theme of the evening was Punk: Chaos to Couture, and the celebrities in attendance did not disappoint.

With an endless who’s who of A-List Celebrities, the hair styles rocked on the evening were some for the ages. With Nicole Richie and Anne Hathaway sporting silver grey and platinum blonde respectively, or Sarah Jessica Parker’s milliner extravaganza – it wasn’t your everyday red carpet

Not always an easy feat to marry the grunge and daring of punk with couture, there are those who made the connection elegantly and seamlessly.

Unfortunately we can’t all be winners and there were certainly a few fashion flops to attest to the old saying. 

Hair Crush: Zooey Deschanel

Bangs are Back!

This week’s hair crush really began as a nod to the staggeringly sweet and quirky Zooey Deschanel. With voluminous dark brown locks and baby blue eyes, I’m sure we’re not the only ones who’ve developed a little crush.

However, the most iconic part of the Zooey Deschanel look, would have to be her fringe.  Thicker than most and with longer wisps on the side to frame her face; this look does everything to highlight her best features, namely her eyes and porcelain skin. But it would appear that Zooey is not the only one who has taken on the fringe.

Alexa Chung rocks a less structured fringe, with a side part – complementing her hipster-style and identifiable red lipstick look. By contrast, Marion Cotillard dares to be different, with a short, messy fringe. Emma Stone also demonstrates that a more structured fringe can provide maturity and elegance to one’s look.

Whatever the case, make sure you choose a fringe that best shapes your face:

• For square faces, long eye-grazing bangs that are tapered on the sides add a soft element
• For round faces, a gently arching fringe can complement soft features, however, make sure bangs are thicker so as to not make a round face appear even fuller
• For heart-shaped faces, try side swept bangs that will have a balancing effect in drawing attention down to your eyes
• If you have a small forehead, a sloping asymmetrical fringe will make a short forehead seem stronger and more pronounced
• If you have a high forehead, swingy bangs are in order. The gradual angle opens and widens the face. These bangs should be cut thickly and will start behind your natural hairline

De Lorenzo Chocolate Novafusion

New product:

De Lorenzo releases the Novafusion Chocolate Colour Care SHAMPOO

De Lorenzo have expanded their Novafusion Colour Care range and created the Novacolor Chocolate colour care shampoo. This shampoo enhances deep chocolate tones in medium and dark brown hair. For in the winter months, having rich chocolate hair is now as enticing as the dessert it’s named after.

The Novafusion Colour Care Shampoo is formulated to work in synergy with your hair colour, to control and prevent colour fade and enhance its shine and brilliance. De Lorenzo products are inspired by nature, utilising key natural ingredients to rejuvenate your hair to its original, healthy state.

The Novafusion range capitalises on the phenomenal natural plant and botanical wonders afforded by the Australian bushland, creating a colour care product that is sure to improve condition and shine. Kakadu Plum, is a small plum fruit extraordinarily rich in vitamin C. Unlike most animals and plants, humans cannot make or store vitamin C, we must therefore constantly replenish it, so as to maintain healthy hair and skin. Rooibos, also rich in minerals and antioxidants prevent damage to the hair and provide a soothing effect on the hair and scalp. Willowbark extract, a staple ingredient in many herbal remedies, stimulates circulation helping to tone the scalp and provide a soothing effect on sun-exposed hair and skin. Also Hawthorne extract, its flowers and fruit contain Lecithin, vitamin B complex and vitamin C, all sure to keep your hair healthy, naturally.

As with all De Lorenzo products, the Novafusion range contains no parabens, no petrochemicals, certified fair trade and organic ingredients, is cruelty free and 100% Australian made & owned.

For information on stockists call 1800 800 347

RRP $25.95 for 250mL

Michelle Williams: Asymmetrical Bob

Bobbing along to the tune of her own drum 

– she’s done it again!

Not afraid to ruffle a few feathers, Michelle Williams is no stranger to making herself vulnerable both on and off screen. From the role of a jilted wife in Brokeback Mountain, a sultry tortured Marilyn Monroe to a crushed shell of a woman in Blue Valentine, Michelle knows how to gage an emotional reaction. However, this courage seems to translate off screen as well, as she makes daring style changes, transforming her into an influential style icon.

It is this brave can-do attitude that has made her our current hair crush. Growing out of a pixie cut isn’t always easy, but with Michelle adopting the asymmetrical bob, it seems she has managed to anyway.

The asymmetrical bob originally came into vogue in the 1980s, matched with power outfits and the advent of the career woman. It has continued to evolve, with several celebrities rocking it with their own personal interpretation; Victoria Beckham, Keira Knightley and Rihanna, just to name a few.

Here are some tips, if you’re keen to make the plunge yourself:

1. An asymmetrical bob looks best when it’s not cut into a blunt shape; use textured layers near the front to add movement and shape.
2. If your face is round, have your hair cut so one side is longer than the other, this draws the eye downward, giving the impression of a longer visage.
3. If your face is already long, keep the lengths on either side similar, but have your stylist create wispy layers on one side, leaving the other side more full.

Logies 2013 - Best Beauty Looks

The Logies were on last night and if you were watching you would have seen all the glitz and glamour on the red carpet. There was lots of black, lots of backless dresses and lots of waves going on.

Check out our best picks, trends and how-to's below!

BEST HAIR: Samara Weaving

She earned the hat trick with this look..understated messy look, on trend side part and low side bun. Samara looked smouldering in her red long sleeved lace gown. Perfect red carpet look.

HOW TO: 
This look is best achieved with day old hair - to revive it spray De Lorenzo Absorb Dry Shampoo to the roots to create volume. Part hair as desired (A deep side part is on trend) pull hair into a low pony tail on the nape of your neck. Use your fingertips to gently massage your scalp for added volume and natural effortless looseness. Use a brush to gently tease the ponytail and use De Lorenzo Sandstorm Dry Texture Spray to create more volume. Loosely wrap the ponytail around itself to form a messy deconstructed bun. Use Pins to secure. 

TREND ALERT: Side Swept Retro Waves

Deep side part with gorgeous, soft waves were seen on Stephanie Rice, Sonia Kruger and Sophie Faulkiner. Classic, timeless and elegant. We rate it! 

HOW TO:

Spray De Lorenzo Extinguish Heat Protector to the hair. Create a deep side part and section hair into  hot rollers and let them cool. Once you take them out spray lightly with De Lorenzo Vapour Mist Medium Hold Hairspray. Take a brush and comb through the curls, Thoroughly brush through the curls so it almost looks like one gigantic curl. Sweep hair to one side behind your ear or let the curls fall along your opposite shoulder. Lightly spray De Lorenzo Vapour Mist Medium Hold Hairspray to finish. 

TREND ALERT: Relaxed/Messy Up Do

From Messy up-do to messy chignons.. you can't go past the instant facelift an up-do provides. Seen on Jennifer Hawkins, Kate Ritchie and Rebecca Gibney. Age is no barrier with this look. 

HOW TO:

Spray hair with De Lorenzo Absorb Dry Shampoo at the roots, Gather hair into a high ponytail. Spray any fly aways with De Lorenzo Vapour Mist Medium Hold Hairspray. Take a comb and tease the ponytail. Section the ponytail into 2 pieces and wrap the ponytail around itself by twisting in opposite directions. Secure the pieces with a few pins. Another light mist of De Lorenzo Vapour Mist Medium hold hairspray to finish.