LiqwdBlog http://www.liqwd.com/blog LiQWd Professional Products Blog Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:56:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Yay or Nay: Cameron’s New ‘Do http://www.liqwd.com/blog/2012/01/04/yay-or-nay-cameron%e2%80%99s-new-%e2%80%98do/ http://www.liqwd.com/blog/2012/01/04/yay-or-nay-cameron%e2%80%99s-new-%e2%80%98do/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:56:27 +0000 LiQWD Team http://www.liqwd.com/blog/?p=893 Looks like one of Hollywood’s golden girls made a change over the holiday season. It’s Cameron Diaz! The bubbly blonde traded in her luxurious locks for a sporty, platinum cut. We can’t really tell how she’s going to style this look when it comes to working the red carpet, but we can say it looks pretty effortless and fun for a beach frolic. What do you think of Cameron’s new style?

]]> http://www.liqwd.com/blog/2012/01/04/yay-or-nay-cameron%e2%80%99s-new-%e2%80%98do/feed/ 0 Styles to Try in 2012 http://www.liqwd.com/blog/2012/01/03/styles-to-try-in-2012/ http://www.liqwd.com/blog/2012/01/03/styles-to-try-in-2012/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:52:38 +0000 LiQWD Team http://www.liqwd.com/blog/?p=883 It’s a new year. That means it’s time for a new look, right? Or at least a little change. The upcoming year is full of exciting new styles to try. Think of it like this: 2012 hair takes some of the most iconic styles of the 20th century and refashions them to fit today’s woman. We’ve picked out a few of our favorites (and some of the most doable) looks to share with you. From the faux bob to the center part, the underlooped pony tail to the afro, this year promises to be an
adventure of hair from beginning to end.

Faux Bob:
The best thing about this pulled together ‘do is you don’t have to chop your locks to sport a high-fashion style bob. Channel the vintage vibe of Mad Men’s Betty Draper as you borrow from the 60’s with perfectly pinned and coiffed hair.

Rocakbilly Hair:
A homage to American style, these looks showed up on the catwalk last fall as a “must” for spring 2012. The look include bouffant pony and pigtails, poufs and lots of holding spray. The looks are dramatic, but can be toned down for everyday wear.


Side-pinned Waves:
This look grabs its inspiration from the thirties. It’s a simple combination of sexy waves and girlish accent. With a side-part, soft waves and a barrette pinned on one side the look is cool, easy to achieve and has the potential to turn you into a vintage vixen. Side-pinned waves are ideal for long hair, but work perfectly with short and mid-length cuts also.

Chignon with Side-waves:
The chignon is already a classy look and doesn’t require much dazzling, but pair it with a few loose side-waves. Another look that’s paired with a sweeping side part, requires you to leave some hair loose to create an effect with the hair–it’s a different look depending on the angle you view it from.

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Top Bun: Smooth your hair with a dime-size amount of SLiQWd and pull into a pony at the crown of your head. Gently twist the hair so the bun will be “full.” Next, wrap the hair around the elastic and secure with bobby pins. Spray some Professional Working Spray and you’re good to go.

The Messy Side Braid: Spray a little LiQWd Volumizing Catalyst on your locks before you blow dry. Once the hair is dry, create a deep side part and set out a few face framing bits. Take the remaining tresses and braid at an angle, starting at the nape of the next and moving from one side to the other. Tease (or curl) those lose pieces in the front for the tousled effect. Lastly, gently loosen the braid with your fingers.

The (Glam) Pony: Pull your hair into a slick pony (secure with an elastic that’s the same color as your hair). Use a bit of Longevity Serum to tame flyaways, up top and underneath. Next add a few soft curls to your pony for volume and a little added style. If you have fringe this look is especially sweet and seductive.

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you get it? Well if you have long locks, get ready to chop them off. Have your stylist trim your tresses to about an inch past your ears. Make certain the cut isn’t super-angled or severe, this is the beauty of this style–it’s soft, but edgy all in the same moment.

To get that great volume that these bobs seem to (always) have, dry your hair with cold air, which makes a style stay. Follow up with a curling iron–loosely wrap larger pieces of hair around the barrel of the curling iron for waves. That’s it. You’ll look like one of these ladies in no time.

]]> http://www.liqwd.com/blog/2011/12/19/the-wavy-bob/feed/ 0 Hair How To: Rag Curls http://www.liqwd.com/blog/2011/12/16/hair-how-to-rag-curls/ http://www.liqwd.com/blog/2011/12/16/hair-how-to-rag-curls/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:11:05 +0000 LiQWD Team http://www.liqwd.com/blog/?p=846 Maybe you heard about rag curls from your grandmother or great-aunt. If not, we’ll give you a little lesson. Rag curls are a heat-free way to get soft pretty curls all over year crown. It’s a vintage approach, but one that’s stood the test of time. Rag curls are fairly simple you just need the following:

2 x 5 strips of fabric (taken from old clothing or sheets)
A comb
water

Next up follow these steps:

Start with wet hair. Either dampen with a spray bottle or work with fresh out-of-the-shower hair (pat with a towel and make sure it is evenly dry)

Take a small section of hair and twist it around one strip of fabric from the bottom to the top–don’t twist too tight, or it won’t dry.

Tie the fabric strip into place (under the curl) and repeat until all of your hair is rolled.

Now head to bed. You’ll want your curls to set overnight, so in the morning you’ll wake up with pretty waves. Note if you’re doing this for an evening outting, set your hair early in the day so they’re dry by night.

Gently untie the rags and spray a little LiQWd Professional Working Spray for hold. Et viola! Soft, beautiful curls and no heat damage.

Image via A Beautiful Mess

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]]> http://www.liqwd.com/blog/2011/12/14/christina-hendricks-party-%e2%80%98do-or-don%e2%80%99t/feed/ 0 Best Hair-related Holiday Gifts http://www.liqwd.com/blog/2011/12/12/best-hair-related-holiday-gifts/ http://www.liqwd.com/blog/2011/12/12/best-hair-related-holiday-gifts/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:30:45 +0000 LiQWD Team http://www.liqwd.com/blog/?p=827 Chances are you’ve already hit the stores, braved the crowds and started checking names off of your holiday shopping list. Go you! But as the story goes year after year you’re a little stumped on what to get for a few of your favorite people. A gift card would be nice, but you did that last year. Same goes for the snazzy candle and the glamorous picture frame.

LiQWd to the rescue. We’ve picked out what we think are the best hair beautifying gifts around.

LiQWd Styling Products (naturally)

Tasha ‘Skinny Bow’ Headband, $24


HairArt Pink Tourmaline & Ceramic Boar Round Brush, $19.99

Henri Bendel Studded Hair Ties, $58

Beautyzzz Natural Silk Pillow Case, $47

Blow The Perfect Shower Cap, $18

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]]> http://www.liqwd.com/blog/2011/12/09/liqwd-on-styleunited/feed/ 0 Holiday Party Style http://www.liqwd.com/blog/2011/12/07/holiday-party-style/ http://www.liqwd.com/blog/2011/12/07/holiday-party-style/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:04:01 +0000 LiQWD Team http://www.liqwd.com/blog/?p=815 Who doesn’t love a joyous holiday celebration? We like them best when they’re filled with eggnog, candy cane cocktails, peppermint bark, sparkling frocks, dazzling bracelets–need we go on? We also love the fact that holiday parties give you a chance to be festive with your locks (and not worry about who’s saying you’re overdone). Rather than sport a traditional holiday look of curls and waves and elegant chignons, we’ve decided to show up to the party with a unique ladylike look–1960’s inspired hair. Check out some our favorite styles below:

*Tip to make any of these styles stay you’ll need to enlist our Professional Working Spray. It’ll keep any coif in tact.

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