Vidal Sassoon x Chictopia: "Show Your Genius" - Look 2: Sweet Glam

Second up to this Vidal Sassoon x Chictopia series, 
"Sweet Glam, Night Out" Look

White Agaci polka dot dress, Red c/o Hobo International 'Zara' clutch, Tan c/o Steve Madden MARLENEE heels.

Here, I used these Vidal Sassoon products:

1) Vidal Sassoon MOISTURE One Minute Mask

2) Vidal Sassoon REPAIR Heat & Protect Shine Spray

3) Vidal Sassoon EXTRA FIRM HOLD Hairspray

I wanted to have more fun with this look and was kind of inspired by (everyone's new fave movie) The Great Gatsby along with beachy hippie hair ;).  And having short hair, I love curling it and having it reminiscent of those flapper girl 1920's hair styles.  The hippie vibe came from creating the side braids.
In other words, Hippie meets Gatsby.

First, I used the Vidal Sassoon MOISTURE One Minute Mask, after applying to damp hair and combing through in the shower, I rinsed it thoroughly.  After, I applied the Vidal Sassoon REPAIR Heat & Protect Shine Spray all over the ends before applying any heat to my hair.  Right after blow drying, my hair felt so silky and soft, I could run my hand through it without any tangles.  I then started to curl my hair alternating between inward and outward curls for volume.  After each curl, I also applied the Vidal Sassoon EXTRA FIRM HOLD Hairspray which held the curls tightly without any frizzy hair as well.  Next the curls helped to create the braids and hold them together too -- ended it off with tying them to the back with a little clip.

After styling my hair with curls all over, I decided to style it with a sweet party night out outfit.  This white polka dot dress from Agaci was perfect for the hair style I created.  Both the polka dot dress and curly hair were perfect for a sweet yet glam night look.

If you haven't yet, enter Vidal Sassoon's fun contest HERE -- share your own hair style look and be entered to win one of many prizes, $1,000 to complete your look, and a year's supply of Vidal Sassoon Pro Series!  Also, feel free to check out my Chictopia posts on the series as well here.

Hope you lovelies enjoyed this two-part post!  My very first set of beauty-meets-fashion posts :).
Keep inspiring Beautifuls!
xo,
Kathleen

Vidal Sassoon x Chictopia: "Show Your Genius" - Look 1: Sleek Chic

Blue floral blouse tank top via Crossroads Trading, White c/o GUESS rhinestone necklace, Ivory vintage Chanel crossbody purse, Light blue HM skinny jeans, White Tildon heels.

I'm so excited to share with you lovelies my first beauty-meets-fashion post on Inspirafashion!  

I recently was asked by Vidal Sassoon x Chictopia to participate in their campaign called "Show Your Genius."  Here, I was able to show my creative side with unique hair style creations using Vidal Sassoon products.

Also, I've entered Vidal Sassoon's fun contest on their Facebook, be sure to enter too HERE lovelies!  You can share your own hair style look and be entered to win one of many prizes, $1,000 to complete your look, and a year's supply of Vidal Sassoon Pro Series!  Also, feel free to check out my Chictopia posts on the series as well here.

I've always loved creating different hair styles especially when I had longer hair, but now having shorter hair, it was a fun and new experience creating different hair styles.

I decided it'd be fun to show a bit variety by creating two different hair style looks -- one as a casual daytime look and the other for night or going out.  Hope you liked the first part of this series!

First up, "Sleek Chic and 'Faux' Side-Swept" Look

I decided to use these three products from Vidal Sassoon's Pro Series:

1) VS Moisture Lock Shampoo

2) VS Moisture Lock Conditioner

3) VS Mega Firm Hold Gel

After washing my hair with Vidal Sassoon's Moisture Lock shampoo and conditioner, my hair felt super soft, and fresh and clean.  After, I did a quick blow dry using a round brush. I usually have blunt straight across bangs, so I thought it'd be hard to have "faux" side-swept bangs.  But with the help of Vidal Sassoon's Mega Firm Hold Gel, they were manageable and held my bangs to the side after applying the product and sweeping the bangs to the side with a small tooth comb.  Not to mention, the product smells SO GOOD.  I think I'd compare it to sweet candy or a mix of floral scents.

With this Casual straight hair style, I decided to keep it simple and style a pretty floral printed blouse from Crossroads Trading with high-waisted jeans, along with all white accessories: rhinestone necklace, Chanel purse, and sleek pointy white heels.

Hope you enjoyed the first look :).  Stay tuned for part 2 this week!  The second look I created as a "Glam" hair style you can wear on a night-out.

Hope you're having a great week Beautifuls!

xo,

Kathleen

Hair rescue.

I was contacted by Misikko.com, an online store which specializes in salon grade Professional Flat Irons and Professional Hair Dryers, to review their HANAair Professional Hair Dryer.  I was very excited to do the review and for my very first beauty post here on Inspirafashion :).  And let me first off express how I have very thick coarse hair and using this professional hair dryer creates wonders.

The dryer comes with all of these different settings, which in my POV, is a great feature to have so many options literally at your finger tips.  The cold shot is helpful when I need extra shine.  The highest fan speed is seriously aaamazing..as I said before, I have really thick hair, so in my previous experiences with hair dryers they take forever to dry my hair (my bicep gets a workout).  But, I timed it with this hair dryer, only took me about 7 MINUTES! -- to completely dry my hair.

Another feature I love is the extra long plug.  I am a mad woman when it comes to doing my hair, I like to move around and multi-task in the morning time (grab clothes, check emails, etc.)..and having this long plug really comes in handy.  The concentrator attachment also is god-sent when drying every last tip..as well as not fearing my hair to be sucked into the hair dryer itself.

Thought I'd take this opportunity to also share with you my everyday hair routine, right after I get out of the shower while my hair is a bit damp.

...and the end result:

Beachy wavy hair.  I always try to achieve Mary-Kate Olsen's amazing locks, so hopefully I did! :)  Definitely recommend investing in a good quality hair dryer that will do wonders with your hair; the HANAair Professional Hair Dryer, which you can check out here! :)

Hope you enjoyed this first beauty post!  Not only do I love fashion, but also have a big love for makeup, beauty products, etc.  Have a wonderful rest of your week lovelies, and keep inspiring! <3

♥, Kathleen.