Cheap Suds

Need a quick pick-me-up for your hair? Every once in awhile it's great to jump start your hair with a good' ole sudsing of some cheap shampoo. You know, the kind you get in a vat at the grocery store that smells like blueberries for $3. I'm not suggesting you buy any but on those occasions that you are visiting family or staying at your boyfriends and it is glaring at you in the corner of the shower, indulge. For your hair it is like a metabolism jolt, compare it to your diet and how every once in awhile some serious junk food is good. Professional shampoos are very moisturizing and nurishing for the hair, even the lightest ones; which is good. But on occassion it is great to use a cheap shampoo. They are chalk full of chemicals (sulfactants and parabens), hence why you shouldn't be making them your every day shampoo, that gives that lather and squekky clean feel. Ultimately this will leave your hair all light and bouncy, but, too much of this will dry your hair out.
My fav, stole a dulop from my new male roomate..Garnier Fructis.
-Pepper

I cant stress enough how eyebrows can enhance a face. Nicely groomed and well shaped eyebrows will definitely accentuate features. It can slim down a face, lift and open an aging eye, and overall give you a clean polished look.

Here are a few brow shapes I think are great.

Most would agree that Jennifer Connelly's brows are beyond amazing, and add a lovely contrast against her sparkling green eyes. Not only are these brows eye framing, but they also balance out her long facial shape. The flat shape, and low arch actually help shorten a face shape like hers. Don't be fooled, even though they look naturally "unruly", they aren't. These brows need constant trimming and slight shaping for definition.

This shape is great for Catherine Zeta-Jones, the high arched lengthens her rounded face shape, and instantly lifts her eyes. If her brows were rounded, it would make her face look wider and do nothing for her gorgeous face. Her eyeb rows are also lighten a few shades to add softness to her features. If you find yourself lacking a strong high arched brow, you can always accentuate them by filling them in.

These brows perfectly suit Halle Berry's classic oval face shape. They aren't too heavy, nor too arched. The soft curve of her brows really highlight her beautiful almond shaped eyes. Her natural but polished look, can be a chieved by ad ding a bit of eyebrow wa x, then brushing with a com b to set the hairs in place.

-Emma Bazan

Sergeant Pepper

August 11, 2009

Sergeant Pepper

Pepper Pastor Salon Opens

Alice, don’t you know that there are two sides to the looking glass?

Or, in the case of the Pepper Pastor Salon, two attitudes.

At the new hair haven, stylist Pepper Pastor (tattooed former ballet dancer, Paul Labrecque alum) and co-owner Joel Sonkin (former finance guy) fuse old-world glamour and modern edge.

Down to the Seaport (NYC’s rabbit hole) you go. Wait your turn on a reupholstered 19th-century Victorian sofa, marveling at magnifying glass sconces, a chandelier of clawed-feet candlesticks, vintage jewelry, and floating wood shelves lined with Philip B and Oribe products.

Here, hairstyling has an opinion. Girls can leave the salon with punk-rock bobs, tight ponytails, Hollywood waves, and Gossip Girl-esque blowouts. Along with hydrating hair treatments and color restoration, patrons are treated to caramels, watermelon-flavored marshmallows, and custom tea service from Teaposy.

Which has the power to change your perception of just about anything.

Pepper Pastor Salon, 223 Front Street, at Beekman Street (212-785-8065 or pepperpastorsalon.com).

Check out the cute hair on Baya Voce from MTV's Real World. We did a serious side sweep to change up her look for the latest Keep-A-Breast Campaign with Pony.
The latest collection, a collaboration with Pepa Prieto, donates funds to the Keep-A-Breast Foundation. The collection, Check Yourself, raises awareness to teen girls to educate them on early detection.

Stained beauty

I recently came across this image of actress Camilla Belle, and couldn't help but fall in love with her makeup . The soft and delicate shades of color are absolutely stunning, and is reminiscent of a pastel painting of Marie Antoinette. Just like the Queen of France, who used berries to stain her lips, Camilla herself looks as if she has been feasting on black berries all day, giving her lips a lovely wash of plum.

Unlike lipstick or glosses, lip stains don't need to be applied as often, which is a great addition to your summer makeup. It doesn't end there, it can also transition beautifully into other seasons, since most stains are flattering all year long.

There are many Lip stains on the market, varying in formula and color- from gels, creams to liquids. Not only are they prefect for lips, but they are great for cheeks too!

Tip: because lip stains can lack moisture, always exfoliate and hydrate lips to ensure an even and perfect application.

-Emma Bazan