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We recognize that hair is a huge part of our beauty routines: every woman’s crowning glory is her treasure. Most often, that’s what people first notice — hence the mammoth size of the industry, and documentaries like Chris Rock’s Good Hair.
We’ve covered the subject in painstaking detail on BeautyStat over the past years, from breaking the news of the Brazilian Blowout controversy to suggesting safer at-home or in salon alternatives. Curly hair, straight hair, problem hair or trends — we’ve got it covered from accessories to feathering extensions.
So when we …

We here at BeautyStat have promised to give you the chance to win the hottest new beauty products to hit the market, and we are aiming to please. So without further adieu, below are the winners of last week’s giveaways (winners chosen by random number generator).
And the winner of the …. (Giveaway) Ask the Color Cosmetics and Makeover Expert : Jill Kirsh Color
is …. Carolyn W.
And the winner of the …(Review & Giveaway): Best Spring/ Summer 2011 Fragrances (Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2011, David Yurman The Essence, Bond. No 9 …

We have long been ardent fans of Redken’s products, from glass 01 smoothing serum to the Nature’s Rescue line. Now, add this to your portfolio: the shine flash 02 glistening mist, which adds a nice high-gloss finish to your hair.
It’s meant to be used on DRY hair, and gives you a frizz-free radiant look. You can also lightly mist the hair for a grease-free shine.

Guido, Redken’s Creative Consultant, loves its versatility. “At Fashion Week, I need products that I can layer before the show to keep the look fresh seconds …

When Spring comes along, most women ditch the hats and scarves and are ready to show off a hot new hair cut or style.  Well we checked in with our own resident celebrity hair stylist, Rodney Cutler to find out what are the hottest looks for the season.
This season, the Cutler/Redken team created the trends for over 40 shows at fashion week in New York City.  Owner of Cutler/Redken salons, Rodney Cutler, and his talented team of stylists took to the catwalk to showcase stunning hair. For spring, …

We here at BeautyStat have promised to give you the chance to win the hottest new beauty products to hit the market, and we are aiming to please. So without further adieu, below are the winners of last week’s giveaways (winners chosen by random number generator).
And the winners of the (Giveaway & Review): Softsheen-Carson’s “Dark & Lovely” Relaxers
are Robin (you won the Fine-to-Medium Relaxer) and Dee (you won Color-Treated) and Patricia (you won SuperCoarse). We emailed all of you to so please reply back to us to claim.
And the …

In women speak, a bad hair day needs no language; it’s a commonly understood plight that every woman can understand. All of us are in the search of the perfect head of hair and the elimination of the bad hair day, so it makes sense that the best gift you could get, or give, this Valentine’s Day is a bit of TLC for your locks.
To help you all in your quest for hair nirvana, BeautyStat has some sweet gift suggestions for you. Read …

Do you use a root lifter in your hair? Which brand do you love? By all means, name names!

Cindy Espenship-Taylor I have been using Kenra.. but recently tried the Full Thickening Root Lifter and love it!!
Michelle Sibio Verrastro Redken….
Cyndi Williams Big Sexy Hair
LisaMarie Santos Big Sexy! ♥
Diane Marinelli Nieves sally hershberger!, kim vo!!!
Bekki Boyd Guts by Redken…its a spray foam can’t keep it on our shelf at the salon
Amy Wanden Never usd one! Do they really work n how u use it?
Kierra Brown Big Sexy Root Pump
Kierra Brown ‎@Amy you …

Redken, one of our favorite haircare brands, has entered the sulfate-free haircare market with its new line Nature’s Rescue. It is the brand’s first sulfate-free and silicone-free line with water fresh fragrances.
The whole premise behind this line is one of cooling. The packaging also reflects this, with its cool blue tones and a picture of the breezy, balmy sea. It’s inviting and cooling at the same time.
The nutrient-rich sea algae complex has sea algae, aloe vera and soy protein to really moisturize the hair. These ingredients leave the hair nice …

Fresh off an exciting showing at this fall’s Fashion Week, the hair experts at Redken are set to reveal some exciting new additions to their already hot brand! This January, the brand will release two new hairsprays—fashion work 12 and pure force 16—and the new and improved forceful 23.

fashion work 12, a fast drying, fine mist hairspray, lets you shape and finish your hair while providing 24-hour humidity resistance and eight-hour control. The new and improved forceful 23, a super-strength finishing spray, dries fast and provides lasting shape memory and …

The fashion runway this fall has taken hair volume to new heights. And while you love how it looks, you’re not exactly sure you can replicate the look on your own head. I mean, calculating volume in geometry was hard enough…
Of course, it’s easy to rationalize that perhaps you were meant to lust from afar. I used to say such foolish things as well. But then I discovered my inner volume vixen (read: I found the right tools), and I’m about to intro you to …