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We’re just getting started modeling our summer hairstyles, but it’s never too early to start planning your Fall/Winter 2013/14 hair looks!
Redken Creative Consultant Guido tells us how to achieve some of the upcoming fall season’s most captivating, dark and cinematic-inspired looks seen on the runways of Dior to Marc Jacobs.

Hair is slicked back with ultra-shine products including Redken’s NEW Diamond Oil line. Curls are luxe and cool with oversized volume, while ballerina buns take a back seat (in a good way!) and a gleaming touch was added to the classic …

Who wouldn’t want to be hair-free in just 7 weeks? After years of shaving and waxing to achieve smooth, hair-free results, I contemplated laser treatments (for my underarms and bikini area) but it’s just too darn expensive!

Well, about 4 weeks ago I received a great gift to test out: the revolutionary Mē Smooth System! ($395.00 at www.mepower.com Sephora and QVC). This is the FIRST FDA-cleared, dermatologist-approved and clinically proven hair removal system that is safe for ALL SKINTONES.

Even those with the darkest skintone can use this system. The Mē Smooth …

Capture the golden flecks of summer with Clarins Splendours Summer 2013 Colour Collection!
With a shimmery body oil that illuminates skin, a collection of four harmonious brown, gold and pink eyeshadows, an elongating water-proof mascara, a bronzing compact that allows skin to look either sun-kissed or très soleil and crystalline glaze lipsticks and glosses that condition and add immense shine to lips — you’ll be feeling like a bronzed goddess in no time!

Splendours Summer Bronzing Compact ($35.00)
This generously sized bronzing compact boasts a Mineral Sunlight Complex that allows for mineral pigments …

This summer, don’t forget to pamper yourself while on-the-go! We might remember to pack all of our skincare essentials, but who really wants to bring extra spa-related stuff? That’s why LUSH makes a summer weekend getaway into a truly unique and effective spa-like experience with their travel-friendly products.
We were lucky to have LUSH Product Trainer Jeff Brown share some tips with us on how to get a spa-like experience anywhere with some of their new and fan-favorite products.
As always, LUSH products contain fresh ingredients that are handmade, which is consistent …

When it comes to skincare some people like a simple routine, while others prefer a complex regimen of multiple serums, moisturizers, toners and more! But, is a serum really that important for your skin or is it just an extra step?
BeautyStat reviewed some great serums for all different skin types and concerns, from anti-aging and scar-reducing to sensitive and oily skin. Our very own Ron Robinson explained exactly what a serum does for one’s skin and how to apply:
“Serums are specialized treatments that work to target a specific beauty concern. …

The unique, Luna Anti-Aging And Facial-Cleansing System ($199.00) has a dual function: anti-aging and cleansing all in one.  According to the literature provided by Foreo, using the Luna System for two minutes both morning and night will:
“Activate your skin’s natural potential… by applying pulsations that have been shown to improve blood flow by up to 450%, the Luna System delivers sophisticated facial care that revitalizes skin and melts away the signs of aging.”

What’s the secret here? Silicone! This versatile material has formed the basis of countless modern advances, from groundbreaking …

With summer comes new makeup collections and plenty of skin-baring shorts, skirts and dresses, which means time to remove some unwanted body hair!
Whether you’re a fan of shaving, epilating or waxing, BeautyStat got in touch with hair removal expert Noemi Grupenmager (founder and CEO of Uni K Wax Centers) to weigh in on how each hair removal process works, which methods are best for your skin type and ways to relieve any redness and/or irritation from razor burn, ingrown hairs.
We’ve also reviewed three Remington hair-removing devices including the Women’s Body …

Get smooth, shiny hair that radiates health from the inside out! From YUKO, the innovators behind the original Japanese Straightening System founded in 1993 by Yuko Yamashita with Phiten Japan, comes the latest breakthrough product in professional haircare technology, DEEP CONDITIONING TREATMENT BY YUKO®.
DEEP CONDITIONING TREATMENT BY YUKO® is a salon-pro service (only available at select salons) that is different from any other conditioning treatment on the market today. YUKO’s use of soy, wheat, and silk will improve both the look and feel of your hair by bonding with the ultimate “heat-activated” hydrating agent, Meadowfoam Seed Oil. …

Last week, I attended a BEACH PARTY… well, sort of! Too Faced Cosmetics held a beach-themed party at a rooftop apartment in Manhattan to unveil a few new additions to their amazing bronzer line: Bronzed & Poreless, Endless Summer 16 Hour Bronzer, Sweetheart Beads Radiant Face Powder, 2013 Summer Sexy Shadow Collection and Sweet Sun Shines Lip Glosses!

Evelyn wearing Sun Bunny Bronzer
Guests had their makeup done, along with learning some summer beauty tips and having their hair braided at a separate station. Along with the two new bronzer additions, Too …

Just as I discovered what I knew to be the first DD cream from Julep, I am excited to unveil the first ever CC cream for hair, which I first saw on Sephora.com: Alterna Caviar CC Cream 10-In-1 Complete Correction ($25.00).
BB Cream for hair, too? Check out our review of the Pantene Pro-V Ultimate BB Crème for hair HERE!
Being that Katie Holmes is their spokesperson doesn’t hurt either, as I have always admired her sense of style, cosmetics and beautiful hair!

This leave-in hair perfector and styling cream — an all-in-one product …