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This Works! The Deep Conditioning Hair Workout Plan

This Works! The Deep Conditioning Hair Workout Plan

We’re all busy people so when we can kill two birds with one stone we are happy campers. Did you know you can mix fitness and haircare? Get a great physique and awesome head of hair. Check out the deep conditioning hair workout plan that actually works!

The Deep Conditioning Hair Workout Plan

We were kind of skeptical when we learned of this hair tip. In theory of course it sounded logical, but some of the best sounding tricks at times fall flat. Nevertheless, so what exactly is the deep conditioning hair workout plan?

First, you begin by completely saturating your tresses with a hair oil. We tried coconut, grapeseed, argan and Moroccan oil. Next, toss your hair up in a bun or if shorter pin it back and away from your face. You don’t want to clog your pores with all that excess oil do you?

After hair is in position go exercise! That is when the magic starts to happen. Once your body begins to heat up due to your movements the oil in your hair will also heat up. While you workout you will be giving your strands a nice hot oil treatment. Thus, deep conditioning your hair.

Deep Conditioning Hair Removal

Oil does not mix with water so you will need more than just H2O to remove it from your strands. All you have to do is wash your hair like normal and the treatment will rinse out. The deep conditioning hair workout plan is a very easy at-home treatment that can be done as often as you need.

Moreover, all that exercise you will be doing will have you looking like an IG baddie too. As a result, in no time flat you will achieve a sexy bod and beautiful hair! So try try out this hair trick because you will love the outcome.

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Fashion

We Found Rihanna a New Pink Dress! Ralph and Russo

We Found Rihanna a New Pink Dress! Ralph and Russo

Let’s take a quick trip down fashion memory lane. Do you recall when Rihanna showed up to the 2015 Grammys? The stylish vixen came looking like a three tier Barbie cake. RiRi has always had love for the color pink and if you don’t believe check this out. So then, we decided to find her a new ultimate pink dress and we succeeded! We found Rihanna a new pink dress by Ralph and Russo.

We Found Rihanna a New Pink Dress

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Now if you remember back in 2015 Rihanna’s pink red carpet smash was designed by Giamattista Valli. The dress made even more news for two reasons. First, Rihanna was one of the very last celebrities to arrive to the Grammys that year. As a result, she instantly captured everyone’s undivided attention.

Second, Rihanna revealed how the dress came to be in her possession. While other celebrities had their stylists hard at work finding them a designer frock to wear. Fenty simply did some online shopping. Yes, the singer literally searched online, found the infamous pink dress and purchased it. Therefore, that is how Rihanna’s humongous pink gown went from Paris Couture Fashion Week to the Grammys red carpet.

Ralph and Russo

Ralph and Russo has produced several extremely gorgeous pink dresses this year. If Rihanna ever wanted to dazzle in a pink showstopper again one of these designs would be perfection.

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Ralph and Russo Spring/Summer 2016 Collection

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Ralph and Russo Autumn/Winter 2016 Collection

Pink is such a girly, flirty and fun color. We totally understand why RiRi loves it so much. Nevertheless, how did we do? Are these pink dresses perfect for the style queen better known as Rihanna?

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Fashion

Michelle Obama Wears Jonathan Simkhai On Variety

Michelle Obama wears Jonathan Simkhai in her cover shoot for Variety.

She had us at, “Hollaaaaaaa!” Everyone is still obsessed and talking about First Lady, Michelle Obama’s karaoke ride. Michelle sang away with James Cordon and Missy Elliot! Thus, proving that as a leader it is still okay to let your hair down and have fun. For this reason Variety is featuring Flotus as Michelle Obama wears Jonathan Simkhai.

Michelle Obama Wears Jonathan Simkhai On Variety

Mrs. Obama over the years has captured hearts despite much criticism. Nevertheless, Variety highlights how Michelle is now a debonair leading lady. Variety states, “Michelle Obama used her passion, smarts and entertainment savvy to transition from White House supporting player to beloved media star.”

We couldn’t agree with that statement more. Obama will go down as one of great First Ladies who truly resonated with “the people.” Always a class act and fighting for the good of the nation.

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Variety Details

Michelle Obama’s Variety feature hit stands this week on Tuesday, August 22nd. Her stunning editorial was lensed by Art Streiber. For the story Michelle Obama wears Jonathan Simkhai. The black and white dress from the Pre-Fall 2016 collection got quite a reaction on social.

“She looks awesome. I’m gonna miss her when she leaves the White House.”

“OMG, what a dress, she looks awesome!!!!”

“She certainly has come into her own, what a beautiful person she is.”

“Love our FLOTUS. She is flawless!”

“Amazing! Love and respect FLOTUS. Purchasing several copies tomorrow!”

“Buying this…”

“And she’s perfect.”

“Flawless Flotus.”

“Love the cover.”

Well, it looks like it is unanimous. Flotus brought her stylish A-game to the Variety cover and absolutely killed it! Go Michelle and thanks for being a positive role model for girls all around the world!

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Beauty

Dolce & Gabbana Inspired Nail Art From Mars The Salon

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Hold up, wait a minute! Mars the Salon has done it again with a new nail look sure to bring out the beauty envy in your girl squad. This year Dolce & Gabbana made headlines with their vibrant floral and print designs. If you loved the DG runway show you are going to raise a Cosmopolitan drink in honor of Ayumi Namaizawa.  Ayumi of Mars the Salon in West Hollywood has created a Dolce & Gabbana inspired nail art that is simply divine. Here’s how to get the look!

Dolce & Gabbana Inspired Nail Art

Dolce & Gabbana Inpsired Nail Art From Mars The Salon

Alright, gals before you get started look above to check out a pic of the final look you will be creating! As you can see it incorporates the essence of the Dolce & Gabbana collection. Have fun and happy painting dolls!

Dolce & Gabbana Inspired Nail Art From Mars The Salon

1.       Apply base coat.

2. Apply light beige color on index, middle, and pinky, and apply black color on dumb and ring finger. Draw French line with white color on thumb and ring finger.

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3. Draw a white dot on the bottom part of thumb, and draw round shape surrounding the dot.

Draw a yellow dot and yellow petal on thumb.

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4. Draw 2 yellow dots on ring finger.

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5. Draw some petals of daisy flowers on ring finger.

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6. Draw some petals of a daisy flower with white color, and draw orange dot on yellow flower.

Draw orange pattern on white circle on thumb.

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7. Draw some leaves of the flowers with green color, and outer lines of the beach ball with black color on thumb.

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8. Draw some gray color dots on the french tip of thumb.

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9. Draw some leaves of the flowers with green color.

Draw some gray color dots on the french tip of ring finger.

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10. Draw 3 dots on the bottom and tip of the index, middle, and pinky with white and light green colors.

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11. Draw some dots outer side of the nail with white and light green color.

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12. Draw yellow dots inside of the 3 dots.

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13. Draw some gray dots on index and pinky finger.

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14. Apply top coat.

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Fashion

Trunkettes Red Carpet Inspired Swim Wear Looks!

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There is a reason why starlets always get asked who they are wearing during A-list events. It is because inquiring minds want to know! We all love seeing gorgeous gown after gorgeous gown float effortlessly down the red carpet. Nevertheless, what if we told you that you could get your fashion paws on celebrity designs that fit this scorching summer heat? Well, dream no more fashionistas because Trunkettes red carpet inspired swim wear looks are stylish must-haves!

Trunkettes Red Carpet Inspired Swim Wear Looks

Ashley Graham made waves this year being the first plus-size model ever to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated Swim edition. Moreover, do you know what she was rocking on that highly coveted cover? She dazzled in a neon purple and pink Trunkettes swimsuit! With that under the belt of Trunkettes owner, Hillary Genga, the label has designed a new line of chic styles. This move is signaling a red carpet revolution in swimwear. Trunkettes has now made it possible to bring your favorite A-list premier ready looks straight to the beach, or pool.

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Trunkettes Red Carpet Inspired Swim Wear

Get that perfect candid shot in a Halle Berry red mesh one-piece that makes a statement as soon as you step on the sand. Or if J-Lo is your style muse, get her sheer palm print dress look-a-like bikini cover up, held together with a gold pendant as a finishing touch. Show off your tantalizing tan in a Lupita Nyong’o inspired Tiffany blue plunging one-piece that’s sure to catch the eye of the lifeguards. Hollywood by Trunkettes, because you don’t need a dress to walk the red carpet, all you need is a chic bathing suit.

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Fashion

Ciara Stuns at 2016 Apollo in the Hamptons

Ciara Stuns at 2016 Apollo in the Hamptons

Some of the biggest acts in music owe their start to the Apollo. The King of Pop aka Michael Jackson is one such example. The music staple put on an event in the ritzy Hamptons this past weekend. Several stars came out to show their support. Ciara was among the crowd at the 2016 Apollo in the Hamptons festivities.

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Cici totally brought it this weekend in a sexy little number by Michael Costello. Costello has dressed everyone from Beyoncé to Shakira. Ciara dazzled in a design from the 2017 Michael Costello Capsule Collection.

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Mrs. Wilson looked stunning in the high split ensemble. Ciara wasn’t just an attendee she also took to the stage belting out hits. On and off stage Ciara was snapped in some pretty cool squad photos.

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Ciara and Jon Bon Jovi

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Ciara with Maya Henry and Katie Holmes

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Ciara on stage with Lionel Richie and Don Johnson 

2016 Apollo in the Hamptons

Ciara was even spotted chatting with supermodel Christie Brinkley. Afterward  Brinkley had only super sweet things to say regarding Ciara. Christie took to social stating,

“Ciara is not only drop dead gorgeous and talented (she slayed with her vocals and dance moves last night). But she is also warm, lovely, fun and really really nice!”

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Brinkley went on to talk about Apollo itself. Pointing out why this past weekend’s event was so necessary. She said,

“From Ella Fitzgerald to Michael Jackson and Jay Z the Apollo provides the opportunity. Ron Perleman’s party made over 5 million to support the programs that produce some of our favorite musical stars. What a great night!”

Sure sounds 2016 Apollo in the Hamptons was a success. Therefore, may the music never end and may Ciara continue to be the amazing, sweet, talented and fashionable star we love!

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Hair

Hair Crush: Keke Palmer Short Cut

Hair Crush: Keke Palmer Short Cut

Okay it’s official Keke Palmer is Angela Bassett reincarnated. I may have been too little to see Waiting to Exhale when it came out but I know a Bassett cut when I see one! Nevertheless, this isn’t a discussion of who did it first because Palmer is simply slaying my life right now. The Keke Palmer short cut is definitely one of my 2016 hair crushes!

Keke Palmer Short Cut

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No this isn’t the first time Keke has chopped off all her locks. However, each time I absolutely love it. There’s some women who make short hair iconic. Like Halle Berry, Toni Braxton, Zendaya, Rihanna, Amber Rose, Dorothy Dandridge and Diana Ross. Palmer is right in the mix for me.

Not everyone can pull off short hair yet Keke makes it look like a sizzling trend every single time. The Keke Palmer short cut is a pixie dream. Short but with plenty of texture. The hairstyle says I’m all business with sassy allure.

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Plus, I just love the attitude this style gives her! You can tell in her head she’s thinking, “I didn’t come to play with y’all!” She always seems more feisty (in a good way) when she rocks with the short hair.

The Keke Palmer Short Cut Reaction

I’m not the only one who is feeling Miss Palmers tresses. Fans have been weighing in on her look too. Here’s a few of their lovely thoughts.

“Love the short hair!”

“Damn she gorgeous.”

“Serving Angela Bassett in Waiting to Exhale!”

“Killin it.”

“Look like a young Angela Bassett.”

“Yasss.”

“Beautiful.”

“Yas girl.”

“She do look like Angela Bassett.”

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Guess its unanimous. Palmer is Angela’s honorary daughter (LOL). They both share the same awesome acting chops and apparently great hair.

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Beauty

Halle Berry 50 Year Old Smoking Body Secrets

Year Old Smoking Body Secrets

When it comes to Hollywood physiques Halle Berry has one of the best. What’s even more amazing is that her body has been beyond hot for decades. While we sit snacking on Kit Kats and slamming down Frappés as we write this piece. Berry has used a much different approach to being sexy and healthy. Here’s the Halle Berry 50 Year old smoking body secrets you must know!

Halle Berry 50 Year Old Smoking Body Secrets

First off, Halle’s body slays most women half her age and younger. Turning 50 recently posed no problem for the gorgeous star either. Berry proudly took to social media to say she embraced the big 5-0.

Maybe that’s a secret in itself to aging fantastically. Don’t panic. Don’t be afraid. Just embrace each year as it comes at you.

Pretty hard to do when you’re trying to graduate or figure how to direct life through the hurdles known as your twenties. However, Berry made it through and looks amazing. Therefore, she is totally life goals.

Berry credits consistency to retaining her lovely shape. The proof is definitely in the pudding because Halle has consistently burned up the red carpet.

The Workout

Remember when Halle Berry played catwoman? Berry’s workouts became public knowledge because of their simplicity and effectiveness. Berry had  just given birth four months prior to slinking into her skintight kitty ensembles. She dropped a whooping 40 pounds and every inch of body was extremely toned.

So what kind of workouts is Berry used to doing? It’s a mix of cardio and strength training that lasts a measly 25 minutes. Yes, you read that right. Only 25 minutes gets you a Halle Berry body! We can do this ladies!

The workout is broke up into 5 parts that each last 5 minutes. Now you can’t do these halfway and expect results. So then, go full out for less than a half hour and you’ll reap the benefits. Here’s the cheat sheet:

• 5 minute cardio warm up

• Upper body ( i.e. Push ups, bicep curls)

• Lower body ( squats and lunges)

• Core Work ( sit ups using stability ball)

• 5 minute cardio burst

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Now you can workout until you’re blue in the face but if you don’t eat right it’s useless. Berry’s diet although not restrictive is not full of “junk.” For instance, no matter what she eats the main course contains high protein and low amounts of fat. Also her meal consists of beans, vegetables or sweet potatoes with a sugarless beverage.

There are a few more secrets when it comes to Halle’s diet. Berry also aims to consume lots of lean protein, high fiber content, and heart healthy fats that are used for energy in the body. No doubt her healthy eating no only gives her body a sexy edge but keeps her skin looking just as youthful.

Conclusion

The keys to having a Halle Berry 50 Year Old Smoking Body now is consistency, exercise and diet. 3 things that seem so simple but are a challenge for everyone.

Of course Halle Berry gets paid the big bucks to look amazing 24/7. However, her routine is easy to fit into any busy schedule. Her trainer specifically designed it that way. So then, got 25 minutes a day, five times a week to devote to a better you? We thought so and you can do it!

Halle Berry Inspiration

Sometimes visuals can really help in the motivation department. Here are some of our favorite photos of Halle throughout the years.

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Fashion

Give Mother Nature a Hug … Eco-Friendly Fashion for Back to School

Give Mother Nature a Hug ... Eco-Friendly Fashion for Back to School

This school year be environmentally conscious and cute! With fall right around the corner, it’s important to keep an eye out for Back To School styles that will make people ask who the new “IT” girl on campus is. Nonetheless, finding chic eco-friendly fashion is getting easier due to more amazing brands developing green designs.

For instance,  Joy & Mario, a Los Angeles–based shoe designer, has partnered with The World Wildlife Fund, a leading conservation organization dedicated to halt the degradation of the environment. The collaboration also aims to combat climate change by offering great new eco-friendly shoes that bring comfort and style to girls headed back to class.

Eco-Friendly Fashion for Back to School

Trust us ladies we hear ya! We know there’s a growing concern about the environment and how it affects our health. However, together through our style choices we can make a real difference.

Case in point, the WWF works in a staggering 100 countries! Also, the WWF is supported by 1.1 million members to ensure the development of innovative solutions. These solutions aim to meet the needs both of people and nature. So then, by purchasing eco-friendly Joy & Mario designs you will have a major effect.

Nevertheless, besides being “green,” we know you also want to look cute, and Joy & Mario’s five new WWF inspired designs keep you looking cute while keeping the environment safe. Additionally, the soles are made from natural jute materials providing extra comfort when compared to standard espadrilles. So then, go ahead and be the coolest girl at school while making Mother Nature proud.

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Celebrities

First Sweep in Olympic History Full of Black Girl Magic

First Sweep in Olympic History Full of Black Girl Magic

There have been several awesome moments during the 2016 Olympics. For instance, Simone Biles racked up four gold medals while Simone Manuel became the first African American woman to win an individual gold in swimming. Also, Michael Phelps added to his insane medal collection and teamed up with Ryan Lochte to win a coveted team relay race. Moreover, Usain Bolt once again proved he is the fastest man in the world. Bolt’s spectacular performance has not been the only amazing moment on the track. The first sweep in Olympic history is full of black girl magic!

First Sweep in Olympic History Full of Black Girl Magic

Brianna Rollins from the United States celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's 100-meter hurdles final during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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What is black girl magic? This occurs when a woman of color achieves a great accomplishment that in turn can build confidence and inspire other black girls. It’s like when a fairy sprinkles pixie dust and the recipient can suddenly do something insanely cool. As success is achieved and talked about it is sprinkled upon as well as spread to the masses showing dreams do come true.

Magic was definitely witnessed as the first sweep in Olympic history in 100m hurdles took place. Americans Brianna Rollins, Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin all leaped their way to the finish line during the talent loaded race. Rollins, Ali and Castlin showed poise, determination and of course speed.

Before the start, the feeling was tense as the athletes readied themselves for the race. Pacing and stretching instantly became second nature to all. Announcer Ato Boldon then boldly declared numerous times that the Americans had absolutely no chance at sweeping the medals. Boldon may not have believed in the ladies capabilities, however they were about to silence his ignorance.

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First Sweep in Olympic History – The Moment

Bang! All eight hurdlers took off in pursuit of Olympic glory. Besides, the three Americans the race included: Phylicia George of Canada, the Bahamas Pedrya Seymour, Cindy Roleder of Germany as well as Cindy Ofili and Tiffany Porter of Great Britain.

At first, it looked as though only one American would medal but at the half way point things began to change. Suddenly, Ali and Castlin turned on the jets to push ahead of the competition. Brianna and Nia came across the finish line undisputed as the gold and silver medal winners. Then the wait was on… would they sweep?

After some time the results poured in and the outcome was revealed. It was an American sweep! Moreover, it was the first sweep in Olympic history ever and a true demonstration of girl power. Congratulations to Brianna Rollins (gold), Nia Ali (silver) and Kristi Castlin (bronze) on their entertaining and historic win!

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2016 Rio Olympics - Athletics - Final - Women's 100m Hurdles Final - Olympic Stadium - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 17/08/2016. Gold medallist Brianna Rollins (USA) of USA (C), silver medallist Nia Ali (USA) of USA (R) and bronze medallist Kristi Castlin (USA) of USA (L) hold up the U.S. flag. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
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