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Good-bye Summer, Hellooo Fall!
While everyone is bummed about summer being over, we can't wait for fall colors, sweaters, Halloween, and especially Thanksgiving delicious-ness. T-minus, one more week until it's officially Fall ladies! Here are some ideas for the perfect Fall hair transformations brought to you by our favorite local hairstylists:
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1. Caramel Balayage by @masey.cheveux from Butterfly Loft Salon and Spa
Fall is best known for darker tones and this brondess is perfect. Milk chocolate to dark chocolate tones.
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2. Soft Blonde Waves by @mbomshell_ in Downey, CA
If you're not ready to go to the dark side quite yet, caramel and toffee tones are also perfect for the Fall season. The trick to still keep your blonde fall friendly is to keep your roots a couple of shades darker.
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3. Chop-Chop by @theweavetamer in Highland Park, Los Angeles
A subtle angled cut without any texture or layers is always trendy chic.
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4. Long Bobs by @loveefran
Long bobs are perfect for those who aren't ready to fully commit. Long, textured bobs look great with any hair color.
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5. Platinum by @hairartbymeg at N Style Salon
This Game of Thrones inspired look is perfect for the winter season, however, if you want to achieve this in time, then we suggest to begin the processing now. Slow and steady is the way to go in order to maintain the quality and health of your hair. WINTER IS COMING.
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6. All-natural chop by @JessicaHanleyHair
After months of processing, sun, wind and chlorine, Fall is a great time to let go of what is dead including damaged hair. Give your hair a break and start over with a fun lob and natural dark tones.
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Happiest Labor Day, Angels! Eat, Drink, and Enjoy your week celebrating yourself, "thunder is good, thunder is impressive, but it is lightning that does the work" that's our motto! Here are a few of the girl bosses that have inspired and lightened up our world this year:
1. Madonna Badger ( @madonnabadger )
With her campaign #WomenNotObjects, Madonna Badger uses advertising as a tool to act against the objectification of women in advertising and their negative impacts on women.
2. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy ( @sharmeenobaidchinoy )
Sharmeed is a Pakistanian journalist, filmmaker and activist who uses film as a means to highlight societal issues that need to change
3. Katherine Power ( @katherinepower )
Our fearless beauty leader Katherine Power, co-founder and CEO of CMG, the content and technology company behind Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie.
4. Misty Copeland ( @MistyCopelandOfficial )
The Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theater is the girl boss proving over and over again that you can succeed at your passion no matter your race, size, or physical appearance. Misty is a testament to how powerful you can be by simply believing in yourself and working hard to achieve your dreams.
5. Diane Guerrero ( @DianeGuerrero_ )
Author, Actress, Activist! Diane Guerrero is the author of In the Country We Love: My Family Divided, a memoir about her parents being detained and deported when she was fourteen. Also, appears in Orange is the New Black.
3 BEAUTY TOOLS FOR BOSS LADIES ON-THE-GO
1. Brush N Blo
Blow Drying at its finest, lightweight brush and powerful blow dryer, all in one!
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2. Le Angelique Straightening Brush
Easy and lightweight, straightening has never been so easy!
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3. Wet2Dry Hot Brush
For that DIY/ on-the-go glamorous blow out!
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7 Quick and Cute Back-to-School Hairstyles
Because sleep is waaaay too important, but also looking flawless, we came up with super easy hairstyles and on-the-go essentials that will take you minutes to throw together before heading out to school, after sports, and after school. We'll have you beating the summer heat and looking fire all day long!
1. Soooo Wavy
Easy, silky waves that will take minutes to accomplish, finish it up with some chia seed oil for a smooth, NOT greasy look.
Get the look
Le Angelique - The Ultimate Curling Iron 32mm (1.5") Gold Edition
Latinoil- First hair treatment of its kind, formulated with chia oil from cold-pressed chia seeds. Its clear, lightweight, multipurpose formula is rich in antioxidants and omegas 3, 6 and 9, which all work to nourish and hydrate hair from root to tip. Use Latinoil to add instant shine, condition and intensely repair hair.
2. The Ultimate Top Knot
Slick top knot and finish it up with some medium hold hair spray.
Get the look:
Le Angelique- Halo Bun Builder
Moroccan Oil Hair Spray- This medium hold, flexible hairspray provides long-lasting, weightless hold for soft and natural styles
3. Issa Pony
Messy pony tail after blown out hair, add some texturizing spray for the "messy, wavy" look.
Get the look:
Le Angelique Brush N Blo- Blow Dryer Hair Brush, this salon tested technology provide less damage to hair cuticles, creating a smoother, silky final finish to your hair.
Ouia- this ultra-lightweight hair spray builds incredible volume and texture.
4. Get Up and Go
Half up top know after blown out hair, use heat protectant spray and serum before blow out.
Get the look:
Le Angelique UV Light Hair Dryer- The petit build of this dryer was very deliberate. By shortening the nose of the dryer the air that comes out, comes out at a higher, more powerful rate. The greatest benefit is that you no longer have to lift your arm so high; never again will you have to worry about harming your shoulders. The Smart Ionic UV 2200 Dryer is so light weight that it almost feels like you're holding air when you use it. Other really useful features that this dryer has is that it has a UV light built into it that is said to be good for nourishing the scalp and adding additional shine to your hair.
Le Angelique- Angel Hair Rescue that Repairs, Strengthens, Protects
5. Post Workout Curls
All natural curls, especially for post Physical Ed. / Sports
Get the look:
Le Angelique Bisou Mini Blow Dryer- Mini durable ionic DC motor blow dryer is easy to use at home or on the go. It fits into any size bag. Two speed settings, safety overheat automatic cut-out, extremely lightweight, and super powerful.
6. Easy, Breezy, Beautiful, Curly Girl
Perfect curls that will last all day.
Get the look:
Le Angelique The Ultimate Curling Iron 18-25 mm Pink- The clipless curling wand is ideal for creating large tight or loose beautiful long lasting curls.The 18/25mm Pink barrel is wider at the base and gradually gets more narrow toward the tip. With a wide variety of sizes Le Angelique makes it simple to create those red carpet styles that can last up to 48 hours
Latinoil BB Cream- This unique BB cream defines curls without hardening them.
7. Suns Out Buns Out
Get the look:
Le Angelique Celebrite Ultimate Curling Iron 9-18mm Black- The clipless barrel distributes heat evenly which helps to create perfect curls, curl after curl, and helps to work against heat damage, leaving the hair silky, shiny and smooth. The beautiful curls last up to 48 hours!
Latinoil- Chia Curls BB Cream is a leave-in anti frizz softening cream. This unique BB cream defines curls without hardening them.
Summer Lovin' and Cosmoprof 2017
In addition to the heat wave, daily gym grind, and champagne popsicles, Summer 2017 brings some of our favorite hair goals and trends. Le Angelique had an eventful kick off to the Summer with fun collaborations, events, major travel goals and Cosmoprof North America 2017!
Cosmoprof North America is one of the largest B2B beauty conventions in the world. We were so excited to meet, mingle and connect with incredible companies and other innovative brands from all over the globe.
Current and prospective partners absolutely loved our latest tool, Brush N' Blo, a 2 in 1 hair brush and blow dryer with the options to change to cooler temperatures. It also comes in white and is perfect for that "fresh out of DryBar" look.
Some of our Angels also traveled to Thailand.
Boats, Grand palaces, Temples and food galore, Thailand was beyond beautiful, pictures didn't do it justice, however, the heat didn't play any games either.
In order to enter the temples, palaces and any other sacred ground, visitors need to wear clothes that cover their legs/ankles and arms. Because of this, braids, ponytails, and buns were a must. Be proactive and take in some of our Thailand hair tips below:
Our new mini travel blow dryer came in clutch, but make sure to bring your converters!
Updos were definitely a must to withstand the humidity and keep hair away from face. Our Bun Builders definitely came in handy during our temple visits and we still looked Instagram ready.
To help keep the frizz away, especially for our nights out, we used Le Angelique's straightening brush. Because it didn't take too much time or heat to straighten with this tool, we were able to spare the sweat storm while getting ready.
ALSO...
Le Angelique partnered up with LTO Fitness for their Mother-Daughter giveaway and photo shoot and got to style this dynamic duo.
Brooke Dee is a passionate and talented artist. Her mother, Jenn, has been such an incredible supporter throughout Brooke's journey thus far.
Matching denim and one piece fits. #motherdaughtergoals
Gorgeous, just gorgeous. <3
Follow Brooke on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brookedeemusic/
Speaking of mothers, leaving Summer 2017 let alone this year's most exciting news thus far for last, but our amazingly talented and incredible CEO gave birth to her first baby boy, June 17, 2017! #bossbabes
Jonathan Judah <3
Summer Seventeen Biggest Hair Trends
Out with the ice and in with the warmth! 2017 is going to bring back golds, bronzes, along with wavy mermaid locks, dutch braids with gorgeous extensions accessorized with hair jewelry... see you later platinum! Nikki Lee from L.A's Nine Zero One "The big one this year is going to be red!" Check out @Lenajaye_ and #KimbleHairStudio for some braid inspiration and to book an appointment!
HERE ARE OUR TOP 7 LOOKS:
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1. Red Hue's + Waves
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2. Rosé All Day
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3. Warm & Curly & SO pretty
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4. Fishtailin' Through The Summer
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5. CURLY + CUTE
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6. Braids, Braids, Braids!
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7. "I'm so Wavy, I'm so Wavyyyy"
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Best of May 2017
OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW, SUMMER WE ARE READY FOR YOU!
As 2017 hastens with a quickened pace, June is already around the corner and as much as we love Summer and that the school semesters are finally at an end, May was definitely a month to remember.
One of the top reasons that make May truly a magical month each year, is because of the celebration of Motherhood and the incredible women throughout the world who have sacrificed their body, time, and sometimes sanity.
Le Angelique was so honored to be a part of the 4th Scandal-less Mother's Day Brunch where celebrity moms celebrated mother and sisterhood and honored Grammy Award-winning singer Melanie Fiona (https://en.wikipedia.org/
The aesthetics were stunning with themed tiffany blue which matched the amazing décorations by event planning teams Cairo's Custom Events (https://www.instagram.com/
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We also collaborated with LTO Fitness for their Mother's Day special where they chose an incredible mother-daughter duo to be treated with a glam day and photoshoot on June 11th at the LTO Fitness studios in Burbank. Le Angelique will be providing the hair for the shoot.
Our team also went to New York City to meet with editors and caught the concrete jungle's perfect Spring time weather.
What to Remember this Memorial Weekend
Hello Birdies! Before we get our long weekend vibes on:
Memorial Day is much more than just a three-day weekend and a chance to get the year's first sunburn. Here's a handy pack of tips to give the holiday some perspective and some spark. We have put together a list of 3 fabulous looks and getaway ideas. Feel free to take notes ;)
1. CITY SLICKER BEAUTY (Vegas Baaaaby)
ACHIEVE THIS LOOK:
Our UV Blowdryer and round brush can help you achieve this full look. Top it with Latin Oil's chia seed formula for instant shine and flexibility.
2. EASY, BEACHY, BEAUTIFUL (Bahama Mama)
ACHIEVE THIS LOOK:
Tease out your hair for the perfect beach ready look with our easy to use curling wands. Not Your Mother's Beach Babe is the perfect sea salt spray to give it that instant texture.
3. ADORABLE & ABROAD (C'est Le Vie)
ACHIEVE THIS LOOK:
Our new travel blow dryers and diffusers are light weight yet powerful. Perfect item to take with you on any weekend getaway when you need to pack light yet still look right the whole time there. Big Sexy Hair spray is our favorite formula to create any voluminous holds.
IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW:
In 2000, Congress established a National Moment of Remembrance, which asks Americans to pause for one minute at 3pm in an act of national unity. The time was chosen because 3pm " is the time when most Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday.
WE HOPE EVERYONE HAS A LOVELY AND SAFE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!
Get the Look with Le Angelique Easter Edition
Beauty and Lifestyle Blogger, Dawn Castillo showed us how to achieve the perfect waves using our 9-18mm curling wand. The ideal style for springtime to compliment her Easter Day look.
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Top 5 Festival Beauty Gurus
Rise and Shine Angels!
It is Spring! Another reason why Spring is our favorite season besides the obvious sun, cutoffs, and mermaid hair is because festival season is here! Absolutely love this time of year and we wanted to share our favorite inspiring looks, bohemian, mermaid hair and braids, mermaid crowns, contemporary, crochet, summer frocks and bikini tops in the mix, we are obsessed with them all!
Check out these awesome women who do it well:
1. COURTNEY ELAINE (@itsmecourtneyy)
Courtney is brilliant and trendy with her bikini top that is made into perfection by the use of fringy shorts, statement necklace and her gladiator sandals.
2. CAMILA ROMERO (@camilalalaaa)
We love Camila Romero's daring use of metallic one-piece and pink wig! Our futuristic muse!
3. ALYSSA CAMERON (@alyssacameronx)
Our bohemian queen of festival looks Alyssa! We love the way she effortlessly mixes statement necklaces with incredible bikini tops. Her beautiful natural hair waves set a free-spirited/ boho tone that we love!
4. ROWI SINGH (@rowisingh)
We are obsessed with Rowi's festival make-up and hair inspo! Her entire Instagram is filled with gems and colors, street-style meets Arabian nights.
5. Karina G ( @_hairbykarinag_ )
Hairstylists and color guru, Karina gives us major #hairspiration by adding one of this year's hottest trend, hair jewelry and braids to her final hair looks. Move over traditional flower crown, here comes the jewels and the braids! (http://leangelique.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=14&q=braid)
Style your hair this Spring and get festival ready with Le Angelique. Le Angelique's braided headbands are perfect for festival season and we have them to compliment your unique beauty and shade of hair.
7 Phenomenal Women You Should Follow
March is Women's History Month and International Women's Day took place this past Wednesday, March 8, 2017. IWD is design to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Simultaneously, it recognizes that progress has slowed in different places globally; therefore, it encourages collective awareness and action to accelerate gender parity. Millions of women (and men) throughout the world celebrated our resilience, our love, our individually unique yet interconnected journeys, our depth, our beauty and all that encompasses being a woman.
#YoureBeautiful presented by Le Angelique featured incredible young women who spoke on the definition of beauty, the source of their daily empowerment, and although come from different industries and backgrounds, they shared the same power and foundation of operating daily in love and truth.
Here are some of the 7 phenomenal women you should follow.
1) Reyna Biddy – Poet, Best-Selling Author of “I Love My Love,” and Entrepreneur
Watch Full Interview Here: Reyna Biddy #YoureBeautiful Interview
“The more we interact with each other and we speak from a genuine place and we’re willing to be vulnerable, that’s a beautiful thing and that’s what makes all of us beautiful.”
“Not to say that if you’re broken or if you’re unhappy you’re not beautiful, but there’s a certain type of beauty that shines from within when you are fully healed or when you are making your way to that point.”
2) Maya Allen – Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan Magazine
Watch Full Interview Here: Maya Allen #YoureBeautiful Interview
“What makes me beautiful is my purpose, and that is to uplift women. It's not just about myself.”
“Remind yourself of your purpose.”
3) Jen DeLeon – Talk Show Host and Motivational Speaker
Watch Full Interview Here: Jen DeLeon #YoureBeautiful Interview
“Beauty to me is what are your values, who are you when no one else around and what are your intentions.”
“My whole story is my faith and taking those leap of faith.”
4) Justine Monae – COO of LTO Fitness
Watch Full Interview Here: Justine Monae #YoureBeautiful Interview
“In order to embrace the true beauty you need to love yourself first.”
5) Adelle Platon – Hip Hop Editor of Billboard Magazine
Watch Full Interview Here: Adelle Platon #YoureBeautiful Interview
“Always believe in yourself and have faith that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to”
“Each day I just want to make a positive impact on the world any way that i can”
6) Toneata Morgan – Founder of All Legs
Watch Full Interview Here: Toneata Morgan #YoureBeautiful Interview
“It's all about giving back and helping others. i think really thats what beauty is.”
“It's really just about being confident and owning who you are.”
7) Ashley Jimenez – Assistant Beauty Editor of Latina Magazine
Watch Full Interview Here: Ashley Jimenez #YoureBeautiful Interview
“I want to show girls that they can come out of the urban community and go beyond the barriers that people have thought and have been created over time.”
“Link onto people that want to see you do good in life.”