Get Melissa Leo's Hair from the SAG Awards

I use to see Melissa Leo all of the time when she did ADR for the TV show Homicide at a studio called Flite 3. Melissa was always kind (as was the majority of the cast) when she came in to do her sessions.

I'm so thrilled for her success in the last few years. And I'm even happier to see her embrace her gorgeous, glamorous side. (The writers of Homicide seemed to have something against her character wearing makeup after season 1). I loved her hair at the 17th Annual SAG Awards. Here is how her stylist, Creighton Bowman, gave her the screen goddess look.

First, I spritzed wet hair with Phytocurl Spray from roots to ends, and then worked a little Phyto Ultra Shine Cream into the ends.

To keep Melissa’s natural curls light and airy, I gave her hair a blow-out with a diffuser attachment, which diffuses the airflow, preventing curls from flattening.

Once Melissa’s hair was dry, I used a small curling iron to give curls a softer texture. To add a pretty sheen, I rubbed a few drops of René Furterer Myrrhea No Rinse Silkening Fluid between the palms of my hands, and then lightly smoothed it over Melissa’s curls.

Next, I lightly back-combed the roots, and pulled hair into a loose, low ponytail, securing it with “hook bands.” Sweeping the ponytail into a soft, romantic updo, I pinned the ends, allowing a few curls to fall freely around Melissa’s face.

Last, a quick spritz of L’Oréal Elnett Satin Hairspray, and Melissa was ready for her award-winning moment.




I love it! And I am so, so happy for Melissa and her success!


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Prove It! Loreal 6 Hour Infallible Lip Gloss

Prove It! is a new type of post for Gouldylox Reviews. Many cosmetic items make claims that sound too good to be true. Who am I kidding? All companies make those claims. Even if a product falls slightly short of making me taller, thinner and sexier, it doesn't mean that the color isn't good or that the beta hydroxy acid isn't effective. Prove It! posts will test the claims of cosmetics as thoroughly as possible and give you the results. The first Prove It! test revolves around a lip gloss and it's claim to wear beautifully for six hours.

I was in the drug store yesterday and couldn't pass up this Loreal Infallible 6 Hour Lip Plumping Lip Gloss. It is a gorgeous color and that alone sold me. In fact, the color is so pretty, I didn't mind the fact that it was long wearing. I don't trust that stuff. It always seems to dry out my lips or require multiple steps. In the past, I would have passed. This stuff looks great on Eva Longoria in the ads and I would be happy if I looked like her. Can this lip gloss deliver six hours?

But the plumping Coral Sands color is really, really pretty. It has a little sparkle in a different-than-usual coral color. I really hope this formula doesn't stink. But can it last for six full hours of normal wear? Here is how my official "Prove It" scientific testing goes:

Test One: Wearer (me) applies at 8am and goes through morning routine as usual. This includes drinking beverages, kissing my husband several times, eating Greek yogurt with honey and lots of chatting. For this lip gloss to live up to its claims, it must stay on and visible for 6 hours, until about 2pm.

Results of test one: Lip gloss makes it through drinking a beverage, although is much less shiny, but some shine, color and sparkle is left on the lips. Lips also start to feel VERY STICKY about 20 minutes into the test. I don't have hair that can get caught in it, but if I did, we are talking the equivalent of getting your-hair-caught-in-a-bicycle-chain-sticky. All color is gone at 10:30. Two and a half hours isn't bad for round one. Granted, the color really faded and it was really sticky, but two and a half hours is pretty impressive.

Test Two: Repeated test one, beginning at 12pm. For the gloss to stand up to it's claims, it has to last until 6pm. Lip gloss must last through lunch and a chatty, possibly stressful, meeting.

Results of Test Two: Color lasted until about 2pm. It is still very sticky, but the color is so pretty when it is first applied. (I feel glamoured by this color, making me forget why I am testing it) I also decide I don't care for the applicator. Two hours seems to be the average length of wear, it would appear. That's not too shabby.

Test Three: Mission Combat the Sticky. I really like the color and want this to work! At 3pm, gloss was applied and allowed to dry to the sticky finish. Then a non-sticky gloss (Benefit California Kissin) was applied over the Loreal 6 Hour Infallible Gloss. At 3:45pm, the California Kissin surrendered to the sticky. The color is still there, but I am left with the sticky. Blurgh.

It's Been Proven: The color is beautiful, but we knew that! While it doesn't last for six hours, two hours for a gloss is really not bad. Sure the color really fades after 45 minutes, but it is so pretty! However, if you are one of those gals who is bothered by sticky gloss, this isn't for you.

Tell me what product has you curious to live up to it's claims - perhaps it will be the next to Prove It!




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Recession Friendly Beauty: Keep Your Color Fresh For Less

I have bright red hair- it's been described as fire engine and mercurochrome red. Like it or lump it, having hair that red means constant upkeep. Luckily, it is also pretty short (Halle Berry short, not chin-length-bob short) so I don't ravage my hair by over dying it. That said, it fades super fast and I have to color every 3-4 weeks. Needless to say, I do it at home. Otherwise, I would have to go out without mascara, and that isn't going to happen (except on Sundays).

There are a lot of ways you can keep your amazing hair color and not feel like every day should be a hat day, even in between paychecks. Here are some ways to prolong your color without emptying your bank account.

Try using colored shampoos, like Aveda, John Freida and Ulta, which can boost color between visits.

Use a semi-permanant color to quickly freshen up color - if you're not sure how to do this, ask your stylist. They will probably be happy to give you some tips.

Try Clairol's Root TouchUp and get your roots ready in 10 minutes. Don't do your whole head- save time and only do around your hairline and your part. No one will know the difference!

Have blonde hair that has gotten a little lackluster? Try a shampoo made to remove chlorine green from your hair.

If you are a DIY'r when it comes to color, after rinsing out the color, be sure to use Ion's Color Defense. It helps to lock in color by balancing your hair's pH level. I have been using this for months and it really makes a difference!

Make sure you are using a shampoo and conditioner for color treated hair. If you use a sulfate based detergent, make sure the sulfate is Sodium Laureth. Better yet, use EverPure or Pureology.

Use a leave-in spray with UV filters to block some of the damaging rays. I really like Loreal Pro Vive Glossy Style spray with UV filters. It helps your color stay fresher and adds great shine.

Finally, check out the beauty schools in your area. Call and ask when they take color appointments and what their satisfaction policy is. Usually, the teachers will oversee students, making sure you love your locks before you leave.

What is your favorite trick for making your color last longer? Tell me in the comments below!

Copyright 2009, Gouldylox Reviews

Loreal Color Vive Nutri Gloss Conditioner

I firmly believe that Loreal Color Vive Nutri Gloss Conditioner, along with my EverPure Shampoo, are the one-two punch that are making my over-processed, thirsty, red tresses sing. This rich conditioner claims to have a "dual UV filter that keeps hair color truer, longer." While I am super skeptical about any product that claims to do anything after you wash it off/out, something in this conditioner is making my locks gleam like a dazzle glass. If I wasn't so happy with my EverPure (which I intended to hate), I would try the shampoo that goes with this conditioner. But, for me, for the moment, I seem to have found hair nirvana.

I love it. I bought it. You'll love it.

Loreal EverPure Color Care System- Moisture Shampoo

So this review isn't really for a new product. In fact, I know news about this shampoo has been everywhere. But here's the deal - I didn't want Loreal's EverPure Moisture Shampoo to work. I told my friends they shouldn't use it. Over and over again.

Why? I feel like Loreal is playing on consumers' interest in the green initiative to get rid of harsh sulfates in a soap, with no real intent to be kind to my hair and the environment. That doesn't seem like a bad goal to have, being green, but I don't like to be so openly manipulated. It also bothers me because by saying that having sulfates (which are in everything) makes your shampoo bad, equals saying that every other hair product Loreal makes for colored hair is bad for your colored hair. As if they are admitting they have been pulling the wool over our eyes until the release of this product. The big sulfate we all know you must avoid is the harsh ammonium lauryl sulfate. Lauryl does have a sister detergent, Laureth, and she is not quite as harsh and is typically accepted to be better for color treated hair. That said, you may want to consider avoiding sulfates in general, but that is up to you.

Now, I eat crow.

This stuff really does work. My hair color, which is bright, bright red, has lasted longer for the last month than ever before. I haven't found myself reaching for a color depositing shampoo or conditioner and my hair is really, really shiny. I mean out-of-this-world, getting-compliments-all-of-the-time-shiny. My color hasn't faded. And for a red, that is saying something. The shiny, may be due in part to a conditioner (I'll get to that later). But for a product I wanted to fail, I really, really liked it!

I really liked this item. I bought this item. You need to try this if you have colored hair.