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ASK KKZ: How to Banish Dandruff

January 13, 2012 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Advice, Hair

I have dandruff, do you know of any home remedies to cure it? Head and Shoulders doesn’t work. :(

- Submitted by Samantha.

Though dandruff is an embarrassing nuisance, it’s really nothing to be ashamed of. Dandruff affects as many as 40% of teenagers and adults, which makes it a pretty common ailment.

Dandruff occurs when dead skins cells shed too rapidly, which then clumps together and produces that visible, flaky white dandruff. The shedding of these cells is a normal process, which everyone’s scalp goes through. But several factors can put our skin on overdrive, and preventing this is what will stop the flaking.

So here are some of my tips…

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TUTORIAL: Easy Braided Headband Updo

November 16, 2011 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Hair, Tutorials

This looks complicated, but can be easily achieve using only a few simple tools! Tutorial by Keiko Lynn

TUTORIAL: Vintage Pin-Up Victory Rolls

October 17, 2011 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Hair, Tutorials

This past Friday I attended one of my best friend’s engagement party. Thrown a bit last minute, I as scrambling to find a dress and planb out my make-up and hair to suit her noir theme.  (I know right, fun!) So I hunted the inter webs for a perfect hairstyle I could achieve at home with my own two hands, and with minimal hair spray.

AND- It’s long hair friendly! Many period styles from the 40′s and 30′s are hard to find when you’ve got hair shorter than a shoulder-length crop!

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TUTORIAL: Easy, Non-Damaging Heat-Free Curls!

October 13, 2011 2 Comments

Filed Under: Hair, Tutorials

As a little girl, many-a Sunday night was spent rolling foam curlers into my sister and I’s hair before school on Sunday. After hunting countless dollar stores over the years, I’ve yet to find the curlers that my sister and I coveted so much in our childhood. And with naturally straight hair, i find curls created from an iron fall limp and flat within hours.

So that’s why when I happened around this new tutorial, I was able to achieve flowing, natural curls overnight without heat, or even countless hours rolling 50 foam clips into my hair. All I needed was a little water, and a couple pairs of socks.

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COSTUME TUTORIAL: Marie Antoinette Made Easy

October 7, 2011 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Beauty, Hair, Tutorials, Tutorials

Since I was just a tween playing the Nancy Drew Game, and again with the release of Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette staring Kirsten Dunst (above), I’ve had quite the crush on the romantic and tragic tale of Marie Antoinette. And with such a story and elaborate dress of the time, it’s no wonder why it’s one of the most popular Halloween costumes year after year!

And I’ve found a video tutorial so you may easily execute the hair and make-up to complete your costume! Best of all, the hair tutorial completely removes the need for a starchy, squashed and scratchy wig!

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(VIDEO) Backcombing 101; How to Tease Hair

October 5, 2011 1 Comment

Filed Under: Hair, Tutorials

I get it; you guys are craving volume. One of my most frequently asked questions for ‘Ask KKZ’ features is ‘HOW THE HELL DO I TEASE/BACKCOMB/ADD MOTHERFFNG VOLUME TO MY HAIR? And as a thin, flat-haired femme; I feel your pain. It just so happens that I’ve found a great video tutorial to help us achieve some pouff, and get the limp locks off our backs.

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TUTORIAL: Easy Ke$ha-Style, Raggamuffin Curls

September 29, 2011 Leave a Comment

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I get questions in my inbox every week from readers looking for a tutorial on how to achieve Ke$ha’s signature hairstyle. You know, her, crazy, messy, lazy curls. So if you’ve ever wanted to look as if you got in a fight with a wave at the beach, lucky for you, I’ve finally found the perfect tutorial to achieve you some sloppy curls, and it’s super easy – no fancy tools required! You just need your hair straightener. No joke!

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TRY THIS: Ombre Hair

September 12, 2011 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Hair, Trends

Being September (*give up summer groan*), I’ve been keeping my eyes open for hot styles for fall. And I’ve got it. Ombre hair. It’s a great work-friendly style that’s still edgy enough for whatever it is you do at night. How to achieve it? Pick a neutral, red-free chestnut hue for the base and lighten the tips to a golden natural blonde.

See below for even more photos of this rad fall-friendly style.

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Tutorial: Chaotic Femme; The Messy French Braid Updo

August 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

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The braids are back! And this time, we’re sharing an easy laid back style that can perfect for semi-casual formal event (think bridal shower, or cocktail wedding), and it’s even suitable for a casual weekend spent at a family bbq, shopping, or at a bistro by the beach. Tutorial, below: [Read more...]

TUTORIAL: Easy Formal Hair, The Side Chignon

June 23, 2011 1 Comment

Filed Under: Hair, Tutorials

I can do casual hair. I’m a master of  beach-y waves, soft curls, and flirty layers. Take me to a formal event, and I essentially just clip in a bow. I find up-dos to be overwhelming. It’s hard to place perfect curls behind your head, y’know?

That’s why, when I stumbled across these super-simple do-it-yourself formal hair tutorials from Martha Stewart, I had to post them. I know there are girls out there dying for a simple, low-maintenance formal style they can execute themselves.  So here you go!

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