Saturday 1 December 2012

6 BEST HOT STYLING TOOLS - THE GLAMOUR SHOP



Heat styling is a necessary evil in the world of hairstyles. With sleight of hand, curl and volume can be added to stick-straight hair with rollers or curling iron action, and wavy or curly hair can miraculously be straightened with a solid blow out and flat iron finessing. 

And when you style your hair with these essential tools you expect them to make your job easier, right? Well, that's why we've rounded up of the best of the best straighteners, curling irons, blow dryers, rollers, diffusers, etc. according to our readers. 

See which hot styling tools to invest in now. 

Once you've discovered the new tools you must have, pair them with these nifty The Glamour Shop Hair and Beauty Products to blowing out, curling and straightening your hair and you'll get salon-worthy results every time you style. 

To boot, here are some hair care tips to help you maintain healthy hair no matter how many times you manipulate your God-given texture with heat: 

Tip 1: Use quality shampoo and conditioner for your hair type. 

Tip 2: Use a deep conditioner like KMS California Free Shape Conditioner 250ml£10.95 or L'Oréal Serie Expert Absolut Repair Cellular Repairing Conditioner 150ml£8.49 once or twice a month -- especially if you straighten your hair on the regular. 

Tip 3: Use a heat-protecting hair serum such as L'Oréal Serie Expert Absolut Repair Cellular Serum£10.99 or KMS FreeShape Quick Blow Dry 200ml£10.99 before and after blow-drying. 

Tip 4: If you are going to use a flat iron, let hair air dry the night before or use the lowest setting on your blow dryer if you didn't plan ahead. 


Tip 5: When you straighten your hair, select the lowest temperature possible that will still give you the straightening effect you desire, so you don't fry your strands. 

Tip 6: Style as desired using Goldwell Lagoom Jam Gel£6.99, very pliable NON DRYING or STICKY after-Gel. It gives you the ability to lift and sculpture the hair without having to use hair spray to keep it in place. It's as though, it has memory retention! I love it walking on a windy Fall day, a few shakes of my head, poof, my hair bounces back to the way I styled it to. Surprised in deed of a good gel!!

Thursday 29 November 2012

Your Hair Style Insperation


There's no excuse for a bad hair day! Whatever your hair colour, length, cut or texture, we've got the perfect style for you. 
  • Add waves to long glossy locks, and keep them off your face with a simple halo braid. Our Best Sold Product for Wavey Hair is Goldwell Style Sign Crystal Turn Gel Wax.
  • Gently back-comb your hair at the roots and sweep back the front section, adding soft waves to soften the look. Loréal Play Ball Pearl Whip a vanilla-pineapple fragranced styling product which helps you get amazing anti-frizz effect for ultimate control. Play Ball Pearl Whip is a rich cream that offers soft definition and a pearly finish.
  • Give pigtails a sophisticated twist with two twisted halo braids and an ultra-slick finish. Sofn’free Herbal Oil Moisturiser provides intense moisture to help reduce breakage and provide a healthy sheen.
  • Give Rapunzel a run for her money with ultra-long glossy waves. This has the most gorgeous hairever: if you're blessed with full hair, pin two front sections back for a chic finish. KMS SilkSheen Styling Creme has a unique lightweight formula that will leave your hair with a natural, product free finish. Designed to calm frizz and add a long lasting healthy shine, this crème is perfect for creating gorgeous styles.
These round-up of the hottest new catwalk and celebrity styles, pick your favourite and follow our top tips to get the look at home.

Tuesday 30 October 2012

KeraCare, Black women do love health and beauty as every other woman!

Nice to see dark skinned beauty lovers getting a look in, in such a high profile glossy!I hope this will be the first of many similar features! It's about time that Women of Color made a significant appearance in Glamour worldwe've got the best hair products for a flawless finish for Afro-Caribbean hair.

KeraCare 1st Lather Shampoo deep cleans hair and is designed for use prior to a conditioning shampooBeautifully prepares hair for a second sudsing with a conditioning shampoo.



DO be Afro-fabulous with a high-rise hairstyle like the gorgeous, Her hair seems to grow bigger every time we see her... And we like it. Love her tight shining long curls. we are biracial. How can you get my locks to look so shiny, healthy smooth? Our answer is Keracare, finest products combined wit science and nature to make your hair more shiny, beautiful and perfect for all occasion.

Sunday 28 October 2012

New Hair Colour Effects by The Glamour Shop

Hair color is very important because it can help enhance facial features as well as hairstyle. Find out which color suits you best from the 2012 hair color trends.

Hair color is a great and easy way to transform a person's look without changing hairstyle or hair length. The cosmetic industry has made it very easy for women nowadays to change their hair color in virtually minutes. You can go from one color to another whenever you feel the need of a change of appearance.

'We love color we love Magic Colour Ranges. Its vibrant shades are perfect for transforming any glam look, creating maximum impact. Make a statement and show your true colours.' Glam, Shine Irresistible......




MagiColor Permanent Hair Dyeing Cream Color with Regenerating Properties of Vitamins for Hair. 

Vitamin A + B3 + C Prevent hair damaged from harsh chemical, a line of products that combine the best between nature and science. Maximum respect to your hair and scalp.









Blonde tresses were always considered to be sexy and attractive, probably due to the fact that most of the sex symbols of the past and present were blonds. Blonde hair exudes warmth and exoticism, which makes blonde hair color one of the most popular hair colors of all. There are a variety of blonde shades available to suit most types of complexions. Celebrities seem to have fallen for this hair color as more and more celebrities are dyeing their gorgeous tresses blonde. From platinum blonde to strawberry blonde, they all look great.






Brown Hair is one of the most common colors because it matches almost all complexion types. There are several shades available from light brown to dark brown hair color to choose from in order to match all preferences. Brow hair color can soften a person's appearance because of the warmth the color exudes.


"Sleeping Beauty woke up in the fifties, when locks were as glamorous as the frocks"



Red Hair Color
Red hair always seemed to express innocence, but still had a certain mystery attached to it. There are so many red hair colors available, from intense red hair to orange red hair. Red is the best hair color for fair skin, as it enhances facial features, making them appear soft and make skin glow. Since there are so many red colours available it makes the process of finding the right color easier because of the wider range of colors.

" Sleeping Beauty woke up in the boho seventies, when parties were wild but hair was relaxed." 




Black hair always looked good on fair as well as on tanned skin. This is a hair color which definitely brings out the eye color and doesn't suit everyone. It enhances certain complexions but it can also make other complexions appear dull, pale and lifeless. If the color matches the complexion, it will help create a very sexy and mysterious look, a look most women can appeal to. 



Choose the right color for your skin type and the tone of color which appeals to you most and you will definitely look stylish. 

These colors will never go out of style because they are basic colors, the only thing that will change are the shades. Choose the one which suits you best and you will definitely be admired.








Saturday 25 August 2012

Mizani Thermasmooth System


Mizani Thermasmooth System


Do you love to straighten your hair but are tired of the damaging methods available to achieve it? Well Mizani has an option for you. Mizani Thermasmooth line of shampoo, conditioner and styling products work in synergy to not only straighten but also “repair, protect and smooth” hair. With Mizani’s exclusive C3 Smoothing Complex of Coconut Oil, Ceramides (natural lipids known for sustaining healthy skin) and Cationic Polymers (aid in silkening and smoothing of hair).  “Thermasmooth provides weightless protection for long-lasting, frizz-free, smooth style – ideal for use on natural, excessively curly hair to hair that is relaxed and or color treated.”
Mizani touts the Thermasmooth system as perfect for:
  • Natural/ color-treated hair “for a relaxed look without harsh chemicals”
  • Transitioning hair- those growing out relaxers
  • Relaxed hair- to extend time in between touchups
  • A good alternative to the press and curl
I have very coarse type 4B hair in the front and crown and a more curly texture in the back. I have always used extra strength relaxers on my hair because it is highly resistant. I like to extend my touchups beyond the usual 6-8 weeks to 10 weeks to avoid over processing (hope I’m not doing more harm than good by doing this) and hoped Thermasmooth would help me when I’m somewhere around 8 weeks out and looking to regain a little manageability.  I purchased the entire system and all the tools and also followed the salon instructions to a tee to ensure the best results.  I have to admit that I had my misgivings about all the raving about the line but I was pleasantly surprised to find out all the hoopla was much deserved.
Step 1: Thermasmooth Shampoo
Mizani describes their Thermasmooth Shampoo as “a creamy, conditioning shampoo that thoroughly cleanses the hair in preparation for the smoothing process. The advance C3 smoothing Complex deposits pure, nourishing coconut oil to help moisturize and detangle dry and brittle hair.”  I shampooed and rinsed twice with tepid water as suggested. The shampoo is thick and rich and smells heavenly. It lathers up nicely and doesn’t leave your hair feeling dry or stripped. Is it a great detangler? No, not really I find that the old fashioned Creme of Nature is the better detangler.
Step 2: Thermasmooth Conditioner
Mizani desscribes their Thermasmooth Conditioner as “a luxurious, cream conditioner that softens and smooths the hair cuticle for optimal manageability and shine prior to thermal styling. The advance C3 Smoothing Complex reinforces with inner cellular fortifying ceramide to help preserve elasticity and protect hair from thermal styling damage.”  The conditioner is creamy and rich much like the shampoo and also has the wonderful coconut fragrance. I applied it generously from root to tip, combed it through with a wide-toothed comb, covered my hair with a plastic cap and sat under my hood dryer for about 10 minutes. After that rinsed with more tepid water. My hair felt nice a little smoother than usual.
Step 3: Thermasmooth Smooth Guard Smoothing Serum
Mizani describes the Smooth Guard Smoothing Serum as a “lightweight, leave-in thermal protecting serum buffers against heat styling damage and facilitates the use of heat tools by providing extra glide for easier manageability. The advance C3 Smoothing Complex with cationic polymers is designed to shield and polish while hair is being smoothed.” Before applying the Smooth Guard Serum I towel blotted my hair to remove excess water then applied the Smooth Guard from root to tip as evenly as I could and sat under the dryer a bit to get it a little dry before blow drying. I hate blow drying my hair sopping wet plus I think it makes you have to expose it to more heat which could equal more damage. I sectioned my hair and applied a little more Smooth Guard to each section before I blow dried my hair using a nozzle dryer with a concentrator and a paddle brush Mizani recommends a dryer with Ion technology. The result was softness without feeling  residue from the serum which is really nice because who doesn’t want touchable hair? What I really like about this serum is that it has good slip  but it doesn’t just sit on the surface of your hair it penetrates in quite nicely and just like the rest of the line has the great coconut fragrance.
Step 4: Thermasmooth Shine Extend Anti-Humidity Spritz
Mizani describes the Shine Extend Anti-Humidity Spritz as a “high shine finishing spritz polishes and locks in shine while lightly shielding the hair to resist humidity. Formulated with an easy comb, light hold to help retain style memory.” I sprayed this over my entire head and then on each sectioned piece before I used a flatiron. Mizani recommends using a Tourmaline (technology) flat iron. As far as providing anti-humidity protection I can’t say I really got that out of the product. Parts of my hair are somewhat porous making it a sponge for the least bit of humidity in the air. So if your is humidity prone you may want to use a backup spray to get a little more protection.
The Thermasmooth system does replicate getting a relaxer but unfortunately doesn’t last as long. They say your results should last about two weeks but I seem to get a good weeks worth out of it before my roots continue to grow or just plain ole revert. Maybe those of you with less coarse hair texture may be able to maintain straight roots for two weeks. Best results are attained with hair that needs a relaxer I tried it the system once before before I really needed a relaxer and the results were not as impressive.  I use the the serum and spray with the shampoo and conditioner and get nice results as well. But overall I say go and get it! It adds shine, manageability, smoothness and a great smell to your hair.

Saturday 18 August 2012

Kleral Argan Oil Hair Care


Garden party Glam: With temperatures rising it;s important to choose the right look for all occasions. Whether it's perfecting your poolside panache or bringing the beauty to all those outdoor parties, The Glamour Shop have the style to make sure you sizzle this summer! Let the sun Shine!
Tips 1: Be bold with your look and don't be afraid of color, it is summer after all.
Tips 2: Be Poolside Princess, The key to this look is simple hair, gorgeous eyes and lots of contouring.
Looking Fabulous for summer and beyond, Your Hair Matters.....


Kleral Argan Oil is a luxury hair care range that features products that contain Organic argan oil. Argan oil is made from the nuts of the Moroccan argan tree, and is rich in vitamins E, F, C, and A, as well as omega 9, essential fatty acids and natural organic squalene to seal, protect, and nourish hair. 

In addition to nourishing and protecting hair, the products can also help with psoriasis and eczema, reduce inflammation, and soothe and condition the scalp. 
1. Keep it Clean: Wasing Removes product build-up and enables the hair to move freely. Use a mild, moisture infusing shampoo to wash ever fortnight only, as frequent washing reduces the life-span of the hair. Why not try Kleral Argan Oil Reparing and Hydrating Shampoo, £4.99.
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2. Conditioning is the most important part in caring for your hair. Retian that fresh look by deep conditioning the hair after every wash. Buy the best and be prepared to conditon for longer. Leave in conditioner for weekly use also a must. We love Kleral Argan Oil  Hydrating Restructuring Mask, £8.99.
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Kleral Argan Oil  Hydrating Restructuring Mask
3. Smooth Operator: Keep your hair smooth and controlled by investing in good quality Conditioning Oil (With Argan Oil). this Coats the hair with protective layer and reduce damage from daily wear. A Small amount of oil or anti-frizz gloss is also recommended Our Favorite Kleral Conditioning Argan Oil, £9.99
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Treat your hair nicely and it will return the favour. Always handle the hair with care. Comb with wide toothed comb or brush a maximum of three times per day or fingure comb.


Sunday 12 August 2012

Organic Root Olive Oil No-Lye Relaxer Kit

Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Built-In Protection NoLye Relaxer System is a revolutionary system that utilizes Olive Oil to protect the hair from damage during the relaxer process! Olive Oil, known as healing elixir for years, is rich in essential fatty acids that impart moisture directly into the scalp and hair shaft. The system provides continuous protection while straightening and providing long-lasting shine.




Organic Root Olive Oil No-Lye Relaxer Kit

Now Available at The Glamour Shop Only £3.99




Kit includes: Olive Oil Built-In Protection No Lye Relaxer, Olive Oil Built-In Protection Activator, Creamy Aloe Shampoo, Replenishing Pak Conditioner, Olive Oil Incredibly Rich Oil Moisturizing Hair Lotion, Olive Oil Wrap/Set Mousse, Latex bloves, mixing stick, step-by-step guide to proper relaxing at home.

Tips: 

Do not apply relaxer directly to scalp. If relaxer comes into contact with skin, wipe off immediately using a damp cloth.

Do not relax hair that is damaged, brittle, splitting or breaking. Follow all instructions to avoid skin and scalp irritation.