Introducing Hairstylizing.com.

I am pretty much hair obsessed. Almost as obsessed as I am with makeup! To satisfy my passion, I have launched another site all about hair. Introducing Hairstylizing.com.

Hairstylizing will be the style guide for hair.

Each day I will update the site with the latest in hairstyles, hair products, hair tools, celebrity hair styles, hair tips, and the rundown and tutorials on how to "get the look" from those most known in the biz.

Honestly, I started the site with a local hair guru, but she has since figured out just how much work goes into writing and maintaining a website, that she is no longer a contributer. I will go to her for tips and tutorials now and then though, and it will still be fun to at least collaborate with her on those.

Please check it out and let me know what you think.

Do You Pre-Poo?

What is a pre-poo? Well, I say pre-poo as it is a cute shortened term for pre-shampoo. You have heard of pre-shampoo, haven't you? I have, but honestly not that often. Until recently, I never used one either. 

So, what is a pre-shampoo? A pre-shampoo is a mask or oil that you apply prior to shampoo-ing. Some people use them as an alternative to deep conditioning treatments by leaving it in for hours, but always prior to shampoo-ing. Some pre-poo's are simply used on dry hair a few minutes before a shampoo. Using them either way is not wrong, it just depends on the actual product and the need of your hair.

I finally have succumbed to the pre-shampoo ritual, like I have said. I could not be more thrilled with the results and am so happy to have found this amazing pre-shampoo treatment from Leonor Greyl called Huile de Palme.

This beauty will become a regular part of my hair-care routine. Why? This rich treatment with botanical oils smells divine and works to repair my hair. My color looks more vibrant. My hair is much more soft and manageable. The ends of my hair are not frayed all over the place. Huile de Palme is also a protectant. It almost seals in the oils (though you would not know it as hair it not weighed down after using and rinsing out) to protect it from the harsh effects of the sun and the rest of summer fun. Chlorine and salt water are no match for the formula as hair is protected while using.

All I use is about a dime sized amount on my dry hair for a few minutes before I get in the shower to shampoo. This is a product I would probably use once or twice a week depending on my hairs condition at the time. Someone with extremely dry and damaged hair might want to use it every other wash to keep hair in tip top shape.

Huile de Palme is a pre-poo you will want to check out. Like I said, this pre-shampoo is now a part of my regular hair care routine. I can't wait to sit by the pool with it in my hair all day for an extra special treatment too. I hear all the lovely women of St. Tropez walk around with this in their hair while beaching it. That is pretty much a testimonial for me.

Check out my NEW Hairdo!

Check out my long, thick, lustrous waves...

What do you think?

My new hair is courtesy of Ken Paves and a Hairdo Clip-In Hair Extension. To be exact, I used the Hairdo from Jessica Simpson & Ken Paves - 22" L Relaxed Curl Extension in the color Ginger Blonde.

If I can attach a clip-in extension on my first try, simply by following the easy directions, you can too. I made sure my hair was curled to match the style of the extension before I clipped it in and the hair basically just fell into place.

After clipping the extension in, I ran my fingers through my hair and the extension to sort of "inter-twine" them for the most natural look. I then sprayed some Sebastian Halo Mist Shine Spray over my natural hair as the extensions were much shinier than my own. I even put a few pieces behind my ear as I thought seeing only my natural hair framing my face made the extensions look even more believable.

Compliments immediately came in from my daughter and then friends I met for lunch. Only one friend  thought I got extensions but everyone else was stunned. Especially when they all found out it was a clip-in and just how easy it was to clip it in and out.

I can't wait to play with it more! For $99, I know I will get a ton of use out of my new hair.

For all of the Ken Paves line of products including the Hairdo extensions, check out his new shopping site, ShopKenPaves.