So you made the cut..and now you're miserable.  We've all been there.  Don’t worry; hair grow back! Perhaps slower than we would like, but at least a bad cut can't last forever (unless you're Joe Dirt).  A bad chop can be traumatic, but you don't have to resort to wearing hats for the next six months.  Just take this quick tip from Richard and you'll be back to gorgeous in no time! 

 

 

Ask Richard a Question:

 

Richard Marin is one of the top hair stylists in the hip, competitive world of hair styling. His remarkable work has graced the pages of some of the most elite fashion magazines, including Vogue, Allure and Vanity Fair.

 

 

As founder and editor of All Things Chic, I have a lot of beauty products arriving on my doorstep. I've tested it all. Sometimes its great - sometimes I discover what not to use. So I was totally game to try out the Remington Women's S™ Razor and Shaving Gels.

 

They looked great - the Shaving Gels smelled fabulous and the "S" Razor had a cool ergonomic shaping. But as soon as I opened the package, I knew this was something new and different.  The "S" Razor handle brew me away. The soft-flex hinge and soft-grip handle was like nothing I've seen. I gave it a try and instantly loved it. This is my new razor - I threw out my old razor that very day and you will find the Remington "S" Razor in my shower from now on!!

 

 

 

 

We all know that bangs are still going strong and in the spirit of DIY Richard Marin gives us the tips and techniques we can use to create fabulous fringe at home! 

 

 

If you're brave enough make the cut and try Richard's techniques let us know how it goes on Facebook.com\RemintgonReady!

 

 

 

Ask Richard a Question:

 

Richard Marin is one of the top hair stylists in the hip, competitive world of hair styling. His remarkable work has graced the pages of some of the most elite fashion magazines, including Vogue, Allure and Vanity Fair.

 

I'm sure you've heard of the Remington i-LIGHT Pro by now, but just in case I'll give you a quick overview. The Remington i-LIGHT Pro is a great little Intense Pulsed Light device that gives you long term hair removal for up to  6 months#!  

 

Unlike most at-home hair removal meth­ods, IPL doesn't cut, burn or pull out hair, but instead works below the skin's surface to disable active hairs and prevent new ones from growing.  That means you get professional-quality results in the privacy and comfort of your own home for a fraction of the cost of getting in-office laser hair removal.  Pretty cool!

 

We had our friend and self-proclaimed laser hair removal "Queen", Vera Sweeney of Ladyandtheblog.com, try it out and see how it compares to her in office treatments.  Here's what she had to say:

 

 

Video Correction - The Remington i-LIGHT Pro is FDA *Cleared*

 

#Individual results will vary. In clinical testing, on average, participants had 47.8% fewer hairs six months after just three treatments, similar to results observed from professional hair removal systems.

Ever wonder why your color fades under the sun's harsh rays?   Richard tells us why it happens and helps us protect our hair from losing its color and shine:

 

 

Ask Richard a Question:

 

Richard Marin is one of the top hair stylists in the hip, competitive world of hair styling. His remarkable work has graced the pages of some of the most elite fashion magazines, including Vogue, Allure and Vanity Fair.

 

 

 

We asked our friend and fitness model, Emily Loftiss, to put together a simple and impactful workout to whip our winter bodies into summer shape. She sent us these 10 moves that are great for people at any fitness level.  The best part is you can do these exercises ANYWHERE.  No Gym required, so No Excuses allowed :)

 

Here are Emily's Tips for her work out:

 

"Everyone is on a different fitness level. I suggest doing 10 of each movement. Arms back - 20 reps and hold plank position for 30 seconds. If you can repeat this entire series one to two more times YOU ARE A ROCKSTAR!!!!! Just remember to listen to your body! GOOD LUCK!" - Emily Loftiss

 

 

Emily Loftiss is a TV Host and Image Consultant in NYC. Emily's blog is Loftiss Says where she discusses Fashion, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Events and Pop Culture. Please follow her on Twitter and Facebook. And as always "TAKE RISKS! THAT'S THE BEAUTY IN BEAUTY!"

 

If you were stranded on an desert island, what hair accessory could you NOT live without?  Your answer probably the same as Richard's favorite summer hair accessory...well, at least mine is! Find out what which accessory will give you all the hottest styles this year: 

 

 

Ask Richard a Question:

 

Richard Marin is one of the top hair stylists in the hip, competitive world of hair styling. His remarkable work has graced the pages of some of the most elite fashion magazines, including Vogue, Allure and Vanity Fair.

 

 

Some people would say that the topknot is my "signature" hair style. I promise you it is not because I am trying to be fashion forward or chic (although topknots ARE both!) I wear topknots because I look better with my hair up, and I hate washing my hair.

 

Topknots are wonderful for a variety of reasons: they make you look taller, they make your cheekbones stand out, they make you look effortless, they make you look trendy, they take 5 minutes to do, even if you suck at doing hair you can make a topknot, you never have to wash your hair, they stay nice in the rain and snow, did I mention wearing your hair up makes you look taller and thinner!

 

I wanted to share with you how I made my perfect topknots, and all the fun accessories that you can play around with to make your knot unique!

 

Happy Knotting!

 

 

Keltie Colleen is a blogger/author. You can check out her blog on Buzznet and you can "Like" her Facebook page for a free chapter of her book Rockettes, Rockstars and Rockbottom

If you're in the habit of going lighter with your highlights and hair color in the spring and summer, you know the toll it can take!  Don't worry, you don't have to sacrifice your style.  Richard has the tips for keeping your locks strong and heathy in this week's video:

 

 

Ask Richard a Question:

 

Richard Marin is one of the top hair stylists in the hip, competitive world of hair styling. His remarkable work has graced the pages of some of the most elite fashion magazines, including Vogue, Allure and Vanity Fair.

 

 

 

Spring 2012 fashion is full of vivid bights, luxurious neutrals and soft pastels. This vibrant, energetic color palette, mixing neon and pastels, has been seen all over the runways. We’re in love with this year's trend so we’ve pulled together a couple outfits that bring the color combinations to life. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Natural Colors

 

 1. Purple Layer Dress – Urban Outfitters, $69

 

 2. Beige Framed Sunglasses – Aldo, $12

 

 3. Pour La Victoire Women's Taryn Platform Sandal – Endless.com, $275

 

 4. Betsey Johnson Nail Colour in XOX Betsy – Sephora.com, $9.50

 

 

 

 

 

Cockatoo Blue

 

 5. Mint Cross Pleat Dress by Dorothy Perkins – UnitedHabit.com, $23

 

 6. Splurge: Harper Connect Leather Bag by Diane Von Furstenberg, $695

 

    Steal: BCBGeneration Charlie Shoulder Bag - Endless.com $88

 

 7. Altwies Leather Sandals – Aldo.com, $110

 

 8. You Don’t Know Jaques! Nail Color by OPI, Amazon.com, $5.45

 

 

 

 

Tangerine Pops 

 

         9. Ruffle Maxi Dress by Tbags Los Angeles– Shopbop.com, $204

 

10. Maranville Leather Sandals – Aldo.com, $50

 

11. Splurg: Hamilton Large North South Tote - MICHAEL Michael Kors, $348

 

      Steal: Twisted Sister Satchel - Olivia & Joy, $65

 

12. Hard Candy Bangle – Charming Charlie, $7.99

 

 

 

 

Bright All Over

 

13. Sessun Piano Solo Dress – Urbanoutfitters.com, $244

 

14. Fravel in Fuscia– Aldoshoes.com, $90

 

15. Turquise & Caicos – Essie, $8

 

16. Pulver in Taupe – Aldo.com, $35