Back To School Beauty Essentials

Hey teachers and students, it’s almost time for back to school! But of course you already knew that because you are starting to check the essentials off of your list before classes begin. We know you’ll never forget the easy items like pens, pencils, a new iPad or a new shower caddy for your new dorm. But this post is to remind you that staying groomed and looking great will help to ease the stresses of school. Below are a few beauty essentials that you’ll need before school begins.

Hair Dye

The best thing about back to school is a fresh start so why not start with a new look too? U Color has a great selection of professional-looking colors that are easy to apply at home with no mess at only $7! You can’t really beat that.

Foot Bath

From walking around campus to walking the halls of the school you teach in, both students and teachers can benefit from a foot bath. After long days of being on your feet, coming home to a foot bath will get you recharged and your feet replenished for the next day.

Nail Polish

Back to school means fall so have your nails looking pretty and prepared with two of the hottest fall collections. The Safari Collection by China Glaze and On The Runway Collection by Gelish are two nail polish collections featuring some of the best fall colors for your nails. Plus getting a fresh mani/pedi with your gal pals before the first day of school sounds fun doesn’t it?

Keratin Treatment

The purpose of a keratin treatment is to smooth and moisturize your hair making it healthier, less frizzy and more manageable. And we know once school gets started, late nights and early mornings will happen, so what better way to cut down on hair styling time than with a keratin treatment? With proper maintenance, a keratin treatment can last 3-6 months.

Male Grooming

No guys, we didn’t forget about you. For your first day back, step into class with a clean shave. This can easily be achieved with the Lucky Tiger products. Having a nicely groomed face will help you feel better and fresher and maybe even score points with the cute girl in your bio class!

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Fall 2012 Hair Trends

By looking at the runways, we can tell not only what fashions will be trendy each season but also which hairstyles will be “in”. And by the looks of the models from New York to Paris and even Milan, the two biggest hair trends for fall 2012 will be precise pony’s and slick, straight locks.

Perfect, pulled back ponytails will be all the rage for fall and winter 2012. This means you’ll need to load up on hair spray, hair ties and a brush that prevents frizz and adds shine. You will want to reduce the amount of fly-aways in order to create the perfectly slicked back look by using hair spray to keep everything in place. Also, you can use a brush like the Olivia Garden Ceramic + Ion Mega Thermal Round Brush to help decrease frizz and add shine. This brush will distribute your hair’s natural oils in order to add shine and complete the look of this sassy fall hair trend.

Look from the Fall 2012 BCBG fashion show

Straight, low-volume hair will be another big trend this coming season. To achieve this look, you’ll need your trusty flat iron. Perfectly ironed locks will set the tone for fall hair fashion. But if you want to get your hair as straight as possible, try a keratin treatment. Keratin treatments like One N Only's Brazilian Tech Keratin Treatment will work to reduce frizz and keep your hair healthy and straight for up to 3 months. While lots of body still looks good, sleek and straight will be the bigger choice this fall.

Look from the Fall 2012 Alexander Wang fashion show

You've still got a little bit of time left this summer to rock your beachy waves but now you’re prepared for what is to come this fall in hair trends!

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DIY Saran Wrap Nails

Here’s a fun and easy DIY nail art tutorial for creating marble nails. All you need is saran wrap and your two favorite nail polish colors!

1.       Choose two nail polish colors and pre-cut 10 small pieces of saran wrap and crumble them.  

2.       Apply the first color to the base of your nail (typically a lighter color). Apply a second coat if needed.

3.       Once the first color has completely dried, apply the second color (only one coat).

4.       Take your crumbled saran wrap pieces and lightly dab it on your nail. This will create a cool, marble looking effect.

5.       Repeat steps on desired nails.

6.       If you get excess polish on the sides of your nails, simply use a small Q-Tip dipped in nail polish remover and clean up the edges. However, to avoid this, try taping the edges of your nails before you begin painting and remove the tape once the painting process is completed.

7.       Once your nails are dry, seal it with a top coat

Then, your nails should look like this:

Photo Credit: Hair Spray and High Heels

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Spa Day At Home

Spas are wonderful establishments because they promote relaxation, rejuvenation and best of all, a healthier lifestyle. But did you know that you can have all of that at home too?  So grab your girls or your guy and get relaxed, get rejuvenated and get healthy with these products for at-home spa use.

Lomasi Home Manicure/Home Pedicure Gel Nail Polish Kit

This kit comes with everything you need to get a mani or pedi at home. From a UV lamp to a how-to DVD, you have everything you need to get a professional looking mani or pedi in the comfort of your home.

Helen of Troy HotSpa Professional Foot Bath Plus with Acupressure Massage Center

This foot spa gives the feeling and results of a professional foot bath and includes an acupressure massage center and pumice stone to exfoliate feet. Your feet will thank you!

Earthly Body 3 in 1 Suntouched Body Massage Candle 

This candle burns for a longer length of time than regular candles but best of all; it melts down to a massage oil that can double as a full body moisturizer. So you get three in one!

Malibu Algae Clay Exfoliating Masque

For the facial portion of your at-home spa day this exfoliating masque is perfect. It naturally draws sebum, toxins and impurities out of the skin by binding them to the clay molecules and gently yet effectively cleansing them away, leaving skin feeling silky smooth and purified.

These are just a few essentials for your at-home spa use. Visit BigDaddyBeauty.com to check out all of our spa-like products then you can pamper yourself anytime!

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The Science of Straightening Hair

We’re all aware that a flat iron is a device made of two hot plates assembled together in order to straighten the hair. But have you ever wondered how a flat iron really works? 

Hair is made up of keratin, a strong protein that is also found in skin and nails. Keratin and other proteins like sulfur and amino acids contribute to the overall strength of the hair. This means that the atoms conjoin together to form a bond ensuring that the shape of the hair fibers stay the same. It is almost as if a microscopic army sets up camp in your hair, holds hands and doesn’t let go. The army of atoms then forms a wall and this wall forms the structure of your hair, making it either curly or frizzy.

Helen of Troy

However, to break down that wall and achieve straight hair, a flat iron can be used. Flat irons are used at extreme heats, often between 300 and 500 degrees. The heat from the flat iron works to break the bond between atoms. When the heat from the flat iron hits the hair, the keratin proteins are forced to reposition themselves, in turn hair can go from curly or frizzy to straight within minutes. With this process, it is almost as if an uncomfortable force is attacking that hand-in-hand army and in order to get comfortable again, they must readjust their positions. The new position results in the army of atoms lying flat so that hair is straightened.

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By using a flat iron, your hair becomes straight but this is not a permanent method of hair straightening since natural effects like exposure to moisture can turn hair back to its original state. But using a flat iron is the most common and easiest way to achieve straight hair.

Now that you know the science of straight hair, go forth and fight that army of atoms and visit BigDaddyBeauty.com for our selection of flat irons. 

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Benefits of Gel Nails vs. Acrylic Nails

By now you know that gel nails are a superb alternative to acrylic nails or basic manicures. The most important fact about gel nails you have been introduced to is that they are long lasting, surviving weeks with no chipping. But just in case you were wondering, there are several other benefits to switching to gel nails. We’ve compiled a list of reasons we love gel nails and why you should too!

Gel nails look natural – A special base coat is applied and cured to your actual nail creating a natural and healthy look. No artificial nail pieces are needed to achieve gel nails. And as a result, gel nails can be worn with or without polish.

Gel nails are easy to do at home - All you need is the Lomasi gel nails home manicure kit! It comes with all of the tools you need to get salon-like gel nails but in the comfort of your own home.

Gel nails dry quicker – Because a special UV or LED light is used to cure the gel polishes, gel nails cut down on drying time.

With gel nails you can use regular polish or gel polish – As we stated before, a special base coat is applied creating the gel affect. After the clear base coat is cured, then the color polish can be put on. As long as you are using the special gel nails base coat, then any polish can be applied –gel or traditional nail polish.

Gel nails strengthen and condition natural nails – Unlike acrylic nails, your nails don’t need to be filed and buffed. This gives your nails the opportunity to grow and strengthen within two weeks.  

Hundreds of color options – Although you can use regular nail polish while still achieving gel nails, companies like Gelish and Lomasi have created hundreds of color options to give you the best looking and best colored gel nails out there. Plus you can get artsy with it and get your gel nails with creative nail art.

The removal process is easy – Removing gel nails does not harm or damage your natural nails. All you have to do is use a gel nail polish remover and a nail stick tool to remove the excess gel. It’s quick, simple and painless.

We hope we dropped a little knowledge on you, so go and spread the word by filling your friends in on these benefits. 

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Beauty Essentials for the Beach

Now that it’s officially summer, it’s time to hit the beach! But before you load up the car and travel to your sandy destination, here’s a list of a few beach day essentials to cover your beauty needs.

SPF Lip Balm

You know to pack your sunscreen in order to stay protected from the sun’s harmful rays, but don’t forget to snag some protection for your lips too. Bask Heavenly Lips Lip Balm is an SPF 30 made of a moisturizing base of Apricot, Soy, Olive and Jojoba oil. Plus, Bask Heavenly Lips not only protects your lips, it also protects your nose and tattoos!

Lotion

After spending all day in the water, your skin becomes dry. Bring it back to life with Hempz Lotion. 100% vegan and herbal, Hempz Lotion is contains the calming properties of shea butter and ginseng as well as vitamins A, C and E.

Nail Polish

You’ve got to hit the beach in style plus, having the perfect pops of color on your nails will make for great Facebook and Instagram photos! So check out the China Glaze Summer Neons collection. There are tons of beach-friendly colors like I’m With The Lifeguard, Love’s A Beach and Sun-Kissed. You can even create some fun nail art to match your teeny weeny bikini.

Shampoo and Conditioner

It seems like it will be a pretty lovely summer, and that means lots of days at the beach and the pool. But spending lots of time in the water can affect your hair. Keep it healthy and clean by using Malibu Swimmers shampoo and conditioner. This collection is made specifically for those who spend lots of time in the water as it is made with natural ingredients to rid your hair of chemical residue and fortifies your hair with natural ingredients.

Now that you've got your beach essentials, go have a blast at the beach and don’t forget your favorite sunnies! 

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