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Get It Straight: Brocato Vibrastrait Flat Iron

Brocato Vibrastrait Flat Iron

I get my hair professionally straightened. I love how it looks and how it feels, but I have a hard time spending so much money on my Brazilian Blowout every few months. Instead, I'm contemplating spending the money on this: The Brocato Vibrastrait - a top-of-the-line flat iron with ceramic tourmaline plates that vibrate up to 7,500 times per minute. Unlike a lower-end flat iron, the Brocato Vibrastrait glides effortlessly through hair - no more pulling and tugging, it heats up super quickly, and can reach temperatures of 450 degrees. It even automatically shuts off after 50 minutes! 

Now, what to do with all that extra money...

 

Super Skincare: I Kiehl's For You

Kiehl's Skincare - Lip Balm

I think I love you.

Kiehl's, Kiehl's, Kiehl's. Softening skin since 1851 - and getting better all the time! Whether you get your Kiehl's at Bloomingdale's, beso or any of the other fabulous places selling the fantastic products, be sure you'll never run out.

While Kiehl's skincare covers everything from haircare to a line of metrosexual manscaping, my very favorite Kiehl's products are the Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 and the Kiehl's Body Cleansers.

So, go - kick up your Kiehl's at Bloomingdale's, at Nordstrom or at the Kiehl's store - Kiehl over anywhere you can find Kiehl's skincare! Just don't Kiehl yourself doing it...

Men's After Shave Products

Maybe you’re a man who is required to keep your stubble to a minimum everyday because your girl is not a fan of beard-burn. Or maybe you simply just like how you look and feel right after shaving. As you probably already know, you’re prone to cuts and skin irritation every time you take that 3 bladed razor to your face. A good solution to keeping your skin smooth and free of razor burn and red bumps is a cool and soothing aftershave such as The Art of Shaving After Shave.  Here are a few other products I'd recommend:

Ahava After-Shave Moisturizer

Marc Jacobs After Shave Splash

Hot Tools Cermanic Deep Waver

Using Hot Tools' ceramic wave iron is an easy way to achieve a versatile summer hair do. Ceramic styling tools are ideal for getting the high heating temps needed for a fresh from the salon look that won't dry out your hair. The deep waver works wonders in conjunction with Chi silk infusion to add luster and further protect hair against heat damage. After you’re done using the deep waver, leave the pattern as is for a glam old Hollywood inspired style. If you want a carefree beach wave ala celebs like Ashley Olsen and Cameron Diaz comb through your hair with your fingers or a wide tooth comb and give it a tousle.

Hot Tools Deep Waver with Ceramic Tourmaline

The Best Sulfate-Free Shampoos

Whether you'd like to transition into a less harsh haircare routine or you just got a Brazilian Keratin treatment and need compatible products, sulfate-free shampoo are easy to find and affordable.  Especially beneficial for curly and dry hair, sulfate-free shampoos leave more moisture in hair while cleansing the scalp.  Focus product on the scalp (where hair is oiliest) and work through to ends to retain moisture.  Sulfate-free shampoos are also a great choice for colored hair and sensitive scalps and skin.

DevaCurl No-Poo and Low-Poo Cleanser, $18 for 12 oz. or $38 for 32 oz.

DevaCurl's No-Poo and Low-Poo formulations are designed to help curly hair remain soft and frizz-free.  They shun harsh sulfates and silicones because they can mess with the natural curl pattern.  Don't be fooled by the name, DevaCurl's gentle cleansers work for wavy and straight hair also. 

Burt's Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit and Sugar Beet Shampoo, $8
Burt's Bees shampoo is a great deal at $8.  Packed with essential citrus oils and gentle, nourishing sunflower and coconut oil, this shampoo leaves hair shiny, weightless and bouncy.  The perfect way to detox hair this summer when you may be using more styling products to fight frizz. 

Kiss My Face Shampoo, as low as $6.23
Another bargain choice, Kiss My Face shampoos are formulated using natural ingredients, free of artificial color, parabens, pthalates and they don't test on animals!  This is a great choice for post-BKT maintenance.  Way cheaper than any shampoo they'll offer at the salon, you can use the money you've saved to buy an ultra-moisturizing conditioner and start saving for your next Brazilian Keratin Treatment.

Alba Botanica Shampoo, $10

Alba Botanica Hair Washes come in delicious scents like coconut, plumeria, mango and honeydew.  Formulated using natural, moisturizing ingredients, the Hair Washes leave hair soft, shiny and clean!

TIGI Bed Head SuperStar Sulfate Free Shampoo, $16

Lots of lather makes TIGI's Superstar an easy switch for those who want an extra clean feeling.  Wet hair first and then scrunch shampoo into scalp for lots of bubbles.  SuperStar has a sweet cotton-candy smell but it does not linger on hair (a plus for those of us with a signature fragrance).