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1st Day of Indique!
12 Days of Indique!
Stay tuned to www.indiquehair.com, the Indique Life Blog, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for a special offer everyday through Christmas Eve. 12 Days of Indique begins tomorrow, December 13th!
Scandalous Hair
Love Olivia Pope’s effortlessly classy hair, but don’t know where to begin? Try our PURE Wavy or PURE Straight in 12 inches, and have your hair wrapped for bounce and volume. When you feel the need, use a large barrel iron or thick panel flat iron to add curls, and you give your look a little more spice. This style is ideal for the professional woman, who may work out in the evenings, and goes for drinks on the weekends.
Scandal Coats
Scandal is the hottest show right now, and with the weather getting colder, it’s only fair that we take a fashion cue from our favorite stylista, Olivia Pope. With Olivia, you can always expect a light, neutral, effortless class and a bit of spice from her form fitting slacks and blazers. Her coats are no exception. Leave to Olivia to have a different coat for each outfit. From winter whites to the occasional plum, Olivia Pope knows what works with her skin tone and how to clinch the waist for a sleek, professional look. Grab you Scandal-inspired coat today!
6 Winter Beauty Tips
1. Moisturize your face: Make sure your face is hydrated before applying make-up.
2. Exfoliate your skin: To get rid of dead skin cells and enhance it's overall appearance, it is important to exfoliate.
3. Condition your hair: During the winter months, there is less moisture in the air which can make your hair and scalp feel dry and brittle.
4. Choose a protective style: Adding hair extensions are a great alternative to wearing your natural hair in the winter. Also try to avoid flat irons, blow dryers and curling irons if possible.
5. Get a humidifier: This will produce extra moisture into the air and prevent dry skin and eyes in the winter.
6. Drink plenty of water: Drink lots of water and let it run through your hair often to restore any lost moisture.
BOLD Holiday Hair
Be inspired by this haute holiday hair! Bright, fun and bold!!!
Tis the Season to Be Chic: Holiday Dresses You’ll love
Get these great holiday looks, using silhouettes and textures that bring out your best features. You can use our pure wavy or pure straight hair to complete these great holiday looks.
The A Line
Classic and elegant, you can never go wrong with an A Line dress
The Bodycon
Show off that figure you’ve been working so hard on all year in a bodycon dress
The Midi
Midi is the new mini, especially during the winter months.
Texture
Be anything but boring in a textured dress.
Haute Hair Alert!
We just love Tika Sumpter's sleek, bone straight hairstyle! It compliments her festive Alice and Olivia pantsuit to perfection. Go from drab to fab with longer locks that blend nicely with darker hair tones! You can achieve this look by wearing our Hysteria, color Ebony in 22".
#MariahHoliday
The sultry icon has a new holiday nail polish line by OPI. The line features 18 new colors; deep reds and great shimmers like "All I want for Christmas (is OPI)", "Sleigh Ride For Two", "Visions of Love", and "I Snow You Love Me". They're super chic and festive, we can't wait to try!
Favorite Winter Beauty Products
We've got a remedy for every winter woe that you may be facing around this time of year! Check out our list of favs below!
Dry Hair and Skin?
WINNER: Organic Coconut Oil
This is an amazing product and it's also super affordable! It's great when used as a hot oil treatment for your hair as well as a full body moisturizer! Coconut oil smells great and it makes your skin and hair feel and look amazing! It's all natural so you don't have to worry about using any harsh chemicals.
Dull skin?
WINNER: Cetaphil
Are you experiencing dull and dry skin that even your foundation won't fix? You're probably lacking moisture due to the bitter cold weather that you've been exposed to. Cetaphil is a drug-store brand that you can always count on! It's gentle for all skin types and it gets the job done effectively without breaking the bank! Try their cleansers and moisturizers and you'll see what all of the hype is about. Cetaphil is great for leaving your skin fresh and hydrated without all of those extra fragrances and chemicals that most other brands use.
Dry hands?
WINNER: Ahava Deadsea Mud Dermud Intensive Hand Cream
This stuff is a miracle worker for dry hands! It penetrates the skin layers
to deliver a super hydration and healing! Lastly, this stuff smells AMAZING!
This is carried in your local Macy's and Nordstrom.
Chapped Lips?
WINNER: NYX "The it list" pink lip gloss set
Just in time for the holidays, NYX put together an amazing lip gloss kit to
fit all of your needs! Whether its shine, sparkle, shimmer or moisture that
you seek, it's all in the kit! Plus its only $20! You can't lose!
Say Yes to Cucumbers
We’ve heard nothing but good things about this facial cleanser. This product is very healthy for the skin. With Soy Proteins and added Green Tea for an anti-oxidant leaving your face feeling soft and refreshed. Also don’t be afraid to try the other products Yes To has to offer .
Big, Bold, Attention-Grabbing Hair
Sleek, straight hair can be beautiful, but nothing does more for your look than big, bold, attention grabbing hair. If you already have a great length, you’ll want to maximize on volume by curling your tightly using small flexi-rods or by utilizing the Bantu-Knot method. For instant-glam, use textures like Organic Curl and Coil Curl from the Bounce Collection to achieve jaw-dropping curls and coils. The curly look is for any nationality and this season is the perfect time to step out the box!
Heat-less Holiday Hair
Does your hair suffer major heat damage while trying to keep up with your Holiday rounds? Try these 2 heat free holiday styles to preserve your locks:
Knotted Braids: Part your hair down the middle from crown to neck and classically braid each half of your hair. At this point your hair pin into classic braided knots on either side of the nape of the neck.
Holiday Waves: After washing and conditioning your hair, squeeze the all excess moisture out with a towel. Take a series of medium sized flexi-rods and wrap your hair around the flexi-rods. Mist your hair with leave-in conditioner and then leave the hair tied up until it is air dried completely. We recommend doing this during the day to allow ample time to dry. Remove flexi-rods and voila instant glam!
5 Holiday Cosmetics Gift Sets You'll LOVE!
1. Rihanna for MAC Holiday Collection
2. Dolce & Gabbana Jewel Tone Holiday Lipsticks
3. NARS x Guy Bourdin Limited Edition Holiday Collection
4. Bobbi Brown Holiday Gift Set
5. Sephora x Pantone Universe Holiday Gift Set
Easy Styles You Won't Sweat Out
Keeping your friends waiting while you stare in the mirror for hours trying to figure out what to do with your hair is not exactly our idea of fun. You want something fun and exciting that will scream "life of the party" but also something sophisticated and sexy that won't sweat out on the dance floor (don't fret, it has happened to the best of us). Don’t sweat it girlfriend (pun intended), Indique has you covered.
1. Let it all hang out!
If you’re natural or wearing one of our natural textures like BOUNCE Coil Curl let your hair down. Whether they are tight and short or loose and long, all curls are beautiful. Use a wide tooth comb or a brush to give yourself big hair. This hair style screams “fun.” Don’t worry about sweating this look out. It will allow you to be the dancing disco queen of the night.
2. Pump up your ponytail!
Ponytails are the easiest way to move hair off your face and neck. Nobody wants to be the girl with sweaty bangs plastered to her forehead. To avoid sweat ruining your favorite hair-do, tease the top of your hair to add more height and drama. Then pull it into a sleek ponytail. High pony, low pony, side pony, you name it, they all work.
3. Braid it!
We’re not talking about pigtails when we say “braid it.” You’re older, wiser and more sophisticated than your eight-year-old self. Try something new. Be creative. A braid doesn’t have to be a three strand twist at the back of your head. You can style your hair into multiple braids that intertwine into one big braid, try zig-zag braids, attempt fishtails or anything else you can find a tutorial for on Youtube. With this hairstyle you won’t have to worry about detangling your hair after the night club closes.
4. Cut it!
If you have short hair or you’ve been debating whether or not you should cut your hair for the past few months, you should know that short hairstyles are perfect for your upcoming girls’ night out. They are sexy and cut your bathroom time in half. While everyone else is fighting for spot in the mirror trying to get their hair back to pre-dance perfection, you’ll be in and out out of the ladies room. Use hair spray or gels to spike it, tease it or try other fun looks with your cute cut.
5. Have fun with buns!
Another easy way to get the hair off of your face is to style your hair in a bun. There are so many types of buns you can create. Options are endless with this hairstyle so play it up. Wear a high bun if you want to play it safe. Part your hair down the middle or on the side and pair it with a side or back bun to add a little more edge to your look.
Gift Ideas for the Beauty Guru
There's always a constant struggle when we're trying to figure out the perfect present to get our friends and family members for the holiday. Here's a list of affordable things that your BFF, mom, sister, cousin or aunt will be sure to love:
1. Miniature makeup kit
This small sized makeup kit mimics the design of an iPhone and has nine high quality eyeshadows by Too Faced cosmetics, along with blush, bronzer and highlighter. It can be found at Ulta. $25
2. Nail polish set
This nail polish set from Sephora contains an array of colors and a dazzling glitter pot. Give this to your trendiest friend or family member. She'll love it. $36
3. Styling tools
Styling tools are the way to a girl's heart. This T3 flat iron, like other T3 products, is top of the line. It'll get your hair silky straight or form the curls you desire. Find T3 products at an Indique boutique or on our website. Flat iron $160
4. Hair care products
Every woman needs hair care products, whether they're for extensions or natural hair. Our sweet scented sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner will cleanse your natural hair and extensions, leaving your hair soft, hydrated and manageable. The argan oil moisturizes hair, fights frizz and works as a heat protectant. Find these products at an Indique boutique or on our website. Receive a discount on these items when you purchase two tubes of hair. Shampoo $18 Conditioner $18 Argan oil $22
Watching You Like a Faux Hawk
To create an effortless Faux Hawk like the one pictured above follow these tips:
1) If adding extra hair use one of our textured pieces including Organic Curl, Coil Curl or Deep Wave. Add to your hair by having your stylist sew in a couple tracks primarily in the middle of your hair. Or opt to make your own clip in pieces and clip in to add length and volume.
2) Once additional hair is added, smooth out the sides of your hair using a light styling gel and boar bristled brush.
3) Using one hand to hold one side back tightly, use the other hand to bobby pin that section in place. If you find that your bobby pins aren’t doing a good enough job of holding the hair, try criss-crossing them to make an X shape that will hold the hair more securely.
4) Repeat same step on opposite side.
5)To complete the look, fluff out the hair in the middle and spritz it with water if you need to revive your curls.
Featured Partner Stylist Kimmi Hendrix
As an international coiffurist with over 20 years of experience, Kimmi has made her claim to fame healthy, gorgeous hair with precision style and execution. Her portfolio is extremely diverse and she has worked on variety of celebrity clients including LaToya Jackson and Kelly Rowland. Kimmi has been an Indique Partner Stylist since June 2012 and is our Featured Partner Stylist at the Little Neck Boutique for December 2013 and January 2014.
Kimmi specializes in amazing installs that keep her clients' natural hair healthy and growing, as well as custom cuts and colors. Right now Kimmi is offering a very special discount to Indique clients: installs staring at $200! Call the Indique Little Neck Boutique at (718)225-0002 for more information on how to qualify for this special price.
Holiday Accessories
Cold months are upon us and Christmas and New Year's Day are approaching us. Here are some style tips and accessories that will spruce up your look for the holiday season.
1. Sparkly nail polish:
You'll be doing a lot of hugging, kissing and handshaking with family and friends this holiday. Accesorize your chic holiday look with a sparkly nail polish that'll brighten up the room.
2. Peppermint fragrances
If you like the scent of candy canes you're in luck. Peppermint scented body scrubs and lotions will give you a glorious holiday scent while moisturizing your skin.
3. Decorative headbands and hair clips
Using hair accessories is a great way to dress up your outfit. Wear a simple outfit with a rhinestone encrusted hair accessory if you don't feel like dressing up for the holiday celebration.
4.The perfect clutch purse
No need to worry about hauling your oversized purse with you to your office party. A clutch purse is the perfect type of bag to carry to a holiday party. You'll be able to eat and drink all while holding your purse under your arm.
