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Hair Wars: Tyra Versus Ciara

Arianne Suggs June 17, 2014June 17, 2014Leave a Comment

One is a supermodel and the other is a world renown singer and performer. What do these two ladies have in common? Simply put, great hair. Tyra Banks and Cara have both rocked cornrows which can be a hard style to pull off successfully at times. So then, who wins the battle? With great debate we gave the win to Tyra, because everything just works from the hair to the makeup. Ciara is a very close second because those braids are executed beautifully. That’s are hair war today so who do you think wins this match up?

Hair Tip: Never fashion your cornrows too tight. Super tight braiding can result in hair loss at your hair line.

Beauty

Bobbi Brown Beach Body Oil

Arianne Suggs June 17, 2014June 17, 2014Leave a Comment

Summer starts this week, but if you have been dying to experience this lovely season early we have found the perfect product for you! Body oil that has a fragrance that will remind you of summer…impossible? Not anymore, Bobbi Browns Beach Body Oil has notes of mandarin, jasmine and sea spray that will take you away to the coast. Besides its intoxicating scent this body oil will soften and moisturize your skin while giving your body a sultry sheen. Get your hands on this luscious body oil now which retails for $31.

Fashion

F21 Girls Summer 2014 Collection

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 17, 2014June 17, 2014Leave a Comment

Your little sister just got the hookup this summer! Forever 21’s couture fashions for little divas are adorably chic. Collection includes floral prints, overalls, cute accessories (she will need a pair of those sunglasses) and swimwear perfect for a summer pool party. Now the two of you can step out showing off your style prowess together.

Beauty

Late Night Beauty Call: Erykah Badu

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 17, 2014June 17, 2014Leave a Comment

Fashion designers and beauty enthusiasts concur that Erykah Badu is a bonafide icon. From her sultry and anthem lyrical masterpieces to her striking natural beauty, Erykah is truly in a class all by herself. Due to her uniqueness we couldn’t wait to make Miss Badu our beauty of the night.

As usual we had difficulties settling on one look so we chose to narrow it down to two. The first look is a classic red lip (major trend for this season). Erykah just looks too cool for school and demontrates that when applied correctly a strong makeup look does not have to overpower your fashions. Badu’s accessories are already intensely bold yet her makeup simply complements her overall look without exerting dominance.

For the second favorite beauty look we just had to showcase Badu looking au natural. Bare face is the new glamour makeup look. Your beautiful just the way you are so take a page from Erykah’s book and flaunt it!

Our Beauty’s Instagram: @erykahbadu

We’ll be calling again tomorrow night, see more beauty inspiration on our Instagram: @official1966magazine

Hair

Chic and Sleek

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 16, 2014June 16, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair trend alert, to be as hot as the temperature around you this summer you need to keep it chic and sleek! Bone straight locks are all the rage this season and to get this look it boils down to what tools you have in your hair arsenal. You can win the hair war in a cinch by investing in a great flat iron. Alright girls here is how we shall conquer!

Meet the Corioliss C3…what makes this flat iron one of the best?

This iron has plates made entirely from titanium. Titanium plates boast all of the same straightening properties as ceramic ones, but with a higher output of negative ions. If you have thick hair you will swear that this product was made just for you.

Nevertheless, the iron uses infrared heat to straighten hair. This differs from traditional heat because it generates longer wavelengths that more deeply penetrate the cuticle of individual hair strands. The result is straighter and smoother hair in mere seconds!

If you have unruly or coarse hair and other flat irons have failed you in the past then end all the drama with the Corioliss C3. The C3 retails for a whopping $200, however, the results are salon worthy which evens out the playing field just a bit. Get those tresses whipped into shape this summer with the help of a great product.

Hair

Hair Wars: Beyonce, Lisa Leslie and Eva Pigford

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 13, 2014June 13, 2014Leave a Comment

It’s a hair wars times three! In this round we have a top model, WNBA superstar and one of the biggest singers in music history. Who takes the cake? This choice was hard because the style works great on each of these ladies. It was just too hard to choose, so we are going to leave this one as tie. However, that just means that this is an universal style that can be worn by anyone and during any occasion. So give this look a try and don’t forget to tell us who you think wins!

Hair

BAD Hair Products

Alicia Suggs June 12, 2014June 12, 2014Leave a Comment

Want to grow a head full of healthy hair? If this is your wish then you need to ensure that you are protecting your hair from any and all potential damage. Heat, the elements and even your hair products can cause a serious damper in your hair progress. Natural products are on the rise, but let’s face it mainly on the market are products that contain harmful ingredients. Which ingredients should you look out for?

Here’s a little cheat sheet:

Mineral Oil

Petroleum Oil

Sodium Lauryly Sulfate

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Alcohol

Triethanolamin

Urea

Diethanolamine

Momoethnanolamine

This is just a small list of ingredients to watch out for, but remember that knowledge is power. The more that you can educate yourself about hair the healthier your tresses shall be.

Hair

Most Common Black Hair Mistake

Alicia Suggs June 12, 2014June 12, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: One of the most common black hair mistakes that women make are over-coloring or relaxing. Yes, maintaining your favorite Mary J blonde hair or Rihanna redhead look may look enticing but at what cost to your tresses? Relaxing and coloring your locks can be very damaging and should be done only when needed. How long should you wait in-between before performing these two processes? Hair stylists recommend every six to eight weeks and suggest deep conditioning your tresses often to help stave off any potential damage.

Fashion

Think Like a Man Too Photo Call

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 10, 2014June 10, 2014Leave a Comment

The ladies of Think Like a Man Too are busy with their LA press tour. At the film’s photo call held in Beverly Hills at the Beverly Hilton Hotel the ladies flexed some serious fashion muscle. Here’s a quick cheat sheet of what they wore:

Gabrielle Union dazzled in ELIZABETH & JAMES SPRING 2014

La La Anthony wore a DOLCE & GABBANA SPRING 2014 dress

Taraji P. Henson rocked a printed dress by TED BAKER

Meagan Good Wore a mint lace design by DOLCE & GABBANA

Regina Hall turned heads in a black short-sleeve jumpsuit with black strappy leather sandals

Hair

Hair Color Trend: Red Ombré

Alicia Suggs June 10, 2014June 10, 2014Leave a Comment

If you love bright, bold in your face color then you are going to love this hair color trend! For a few years ombré has been all the rage in the tress world. For this year, ombré is being infused with rouge.

Darker on the top with red at the bottom. Hhm…reminds us of a killer outfit fitted with Louboutins. But, we digress, reddish ombré locks are perfect if you do not wish to take the plunge all over. Plus, you will not have to deal with the dreaded roots touch up routine.

Who We Immediately Thought Of: This trend had us do a rewind back to the days of our girl Aaliyah. Remember when she rocked this one in a million look?