Keratin Obsessed Multi-Benefit Treatment Spray by Keratin Complex

Keratin Complex invited me to try their Keratin Obsessed Multi-Treatment Spray, complete with a blowout at Oscar Blandi Salon in NYC.The Keratin Obsessed lightweight all-in-one spray just launched in the spring and I've been using it ever since! To get my hair super smooth and shiny, I spray from base to ends, comb through my hair and then use a flat iron, or curling iron for frizz-less waves. 

This leave-in spray really does it all! It eliminates frizz, strengthens and repairs hair, prevents breakage and leaves my hair smooth, silky and shiny. It's formulated with keratin, hydrolyzed silk amino acids and coconut oil to nourish and moisturize hair. The spray works for all hair types, is paraben-free and safe for color treated hair.

Keratin Obsessed is available in two sizes: 1.7 oz. travel-size ($14) and 5 oz ($26) at fine salons nationwide.

Blowout look compliments of Keratin Complex

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- Kim Weling 

Blo Blow Dry Bar Opening in Franklin Lakes

Last month, Blo Blow Dry Bar celebrated the grand opening of their third New Jersey location, at 807 Franklin Avenue in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Blo Blow Dry Bar had recently opened up locations in West Orange and Jersey City, with an additional location in Bernardsville coming soon.

Blo Blow Dry Bar offers affordable blowouts including signature hair styles from classic to runway, priced at $45, with additional services (extensions, head massage) and treatments (UNITE deep conditioning, Color WOW Cocktail or Color WOW Dreamcoat). 

The 7 signature blow out styles include the high society bun, pillow talk messy beach waves, red carpet with smooth tresses with lots of body and gentle arcs toward the neckline, go fish fishtail braid, holly would with plenty of curl and bounce, executive sweet straight, and hunt club perfect pony.

I decided to go with holly would curls, which looked just as fabulous with second and third day hair, thanks to Lucia! The Unite haircare products that Lucia used on my hair were amazing, particularly the 7SECONDS Leave-in Detangler, BLOW&SET Lotion, TEXTURIZA Spray, and SECOND Day Finishing Cream. The Color Wow Pop & Lock High Gloss Shellac also completed my look by adding some shine to my hair. 

After your blowout, you'll want to check out the fun selfie station in their bathroom!

Blo Blow Dry Bar also offers an up do for $75, and bridal styling at $170 and blo on the go at your doorstep for $100. They also offer makeup services, including full face ($60), eyes ($35), lashes ($15) or makeup-on-the-go ($100).

- Kim Weling

VU Hair Salon at The Peninsula New York

I recently had my first visit to VU Hair salon, at the Peninsula Hotel in New York, for a quick styling session. I had been on a plane all day, so my hair went from incredibly flat to beautifully styled in a matter of minutes thanks to Danny! As tired as I was from my flight, I felt a million times better with the voluminous curls in my hair. I was amazed at how full and shiny my hair looked, and that was just from a dry styling session! 

I also met with the VU Hair team, including salon owner Vu Nguyen, and Amy Mrkulic, who just joined the VU Hair team. I would love to visit VU Hair again for a color / cut and drastically change my hair color for spring! The salon also offers makeup and nail services, with Zorina Czora as Makeup Artist/Bridal Specialist. 

VU Hair also has the most amazing penthouse view of the city to enjoy while you get your hair styled!

- Kim Weling

Not Your Mother's Hair Look for Helen Castillo New York Spring / Summer 2018 at Kia STYLE360 NYFW

Not Your Mother's created the hair looks for Helen Castillo New York Spring / Summer 2018 presented by Chapstick, at Kia STYLE360. The hair look centered on a finger wave design on the forehead, and no hair part. The rest of the hair is curled and combed out once the hair has cooled, for a more glam effect in the back of the hair for a Grace Kelly inspired look.

- Kim Weling

BetsyElisa NYFW Beauty Bar

I kicked off New York Fashion Week festivities at the BetsyElisa Beauty Bar on Wednesday, September 6th on the Lower East Side. The event space at 165 Allen Street was the perfect spot for the beauty bar, with makeup and hair stations ready for attending guests. This is my third year at the BetsyElisa Beauty bar during NYFW, and I'm always excited to see Betsy Reyes and Elisa Tallerico and have them and their makeup team do my hair and makeup! 

For my hair and makeup look, I wanted to go with natural waves, a smoky eye and lashes for my evening look. I loved how my hair and makeup turned out! It was just perfect since I didn't want anything too dramatic since I was dressed more on the casual side to go out, in a shirt dress and ankle boots. 

The BetsyElisa Beauty Bar always has professional photography, which I aways appreciate! Thank you to all the BetsyElisa sponsors - Kocostar, Qualitas Candles, FashionTats, Hempz Beauty, Number 4 Hair Care, Still Standing, Spornette, Novex, TIGI Cosmetics and Schmidt's Naturals.

Photos by Amy Sapp for BetsyElisa 

- Kim Weling

Backstage at Zang Toi Fall/Winter 2017 at New York Fashion Week

Backstage at Zang Toi Fall/Winter 2017, Lead Stylist for Macadamia Professional, Eiji Yamane created the hair look for the show - a French Twist Chignon. 

Here are step-by-step tips on how to create the French Twist Chignon:

1. Evenly distribute Macadamia Professional Blow Dry Lotion, section hair and blow dry. 
2. Create a central part and pull back into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck - pulling tightly to ensure the top of the head is smooth and sleek.
3. Separate ponytail into three sections and braid all the way through the length of the ponytail. Secure ends with an elastic. 
4. Fold new braid in half. After you tucked the braid up, pin it into place with the bobby pins. 
5. Using a hair extension matching the color of hair, take one section and clip it under the braid and curling up, create a large loop wrapping around to the right side of the braid. Secure with bobby pins.
6. Repeat step 5 at the top section and middle section to create a loose, "crescent" chignon, ensuring the inside braid is completely covered.
7. Spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray to lock in place.
8. Using a comb, gently smooth out all hair that is pulled back onr last time and apply Macadamia Professional Whipped Detailing Cream to tame any flyaways.
9. To complete the look, liberally spray Macadamia Professional Weightless Moisture Dry Oil Micro Mist for added shine and luster. 

To get flawless skin, models were prepped with skincare products by Pevonia. BeautybyRudy created the "Brilliant Royal Blue" eyeliner and rich berry lips with makeup by Ubati New York. Zang Toi also partnered with digital makeup app, Perfect365, where users could see the makeup looks as the models hit the runway. 

Sundays, with their new 10-Free, Nontoxic nail polish collection, created the nail look for the show. The nail look was a matte black with a brilliant lacquered blue square designed by Zang himself.

- Kim Weling

Getting Gorgeous at Angelo David Salon during NYFW

During New York Fashion Week last month, I got gorgeous at the Angelo David Salon, located on the 2nd floor of 420 Madison Avenue, between 48th and 49th Streets. To get ready for my evening of fashion shows, I got glammed up with a complimentary blowout, manicure and makeup session. After applying shampoo and conditioner, I decided to have my hair styled with loose waves, then a manicure using Morgan Taylor's "Paris With Love," a burgundy color and a cat eye and burgundy lip for my makeup look. 

The best part about getting your services done at Angelo David Salon is that you can have multiple services done at the same time! My hair and nails were being done simultaneously, and my makeup touchup was applied while my nails were drying. I was worried about timing and it was no worry at all! I was done in about an hour! 

I received so many compliments on my look, as I finished up my last day of fashion week with Zang Toi backstage, Miguel Vieira's show, followed by Marcel Ostertag. Thanks to the Angelo David Salon team for getting me glammed up this season!

- Kim Weling

Backstage at Erin Fetherston Spring 2017 at NYFW

Backstage at Erin Fetherston Spring 2017 at New York Fashion Week, I got the scoop from skyn ICELAND founder Sarah Kugelman on the new Plumping Lip Gels used to prep the models. The Plumping Lip Gels are a 10-minute, plumping gel patch designed to hydrate, plump and reduce lines around the lips all in one high-powered treatment. It's a safe and all-natural alternative to lip injections. 

Glamsquad created the make-up and nail looks, which had a natural and organic, bohemian vibe. Davines created undone waves for the hair, with an effortless look of a second or third day blowout. 

- Kim Weling

Betsy Elisa Beauty Bar at NYFW 2017

To kick off the first day of fashion week on September 8th, I got glammed up at the Betsy Elisa Beauty Bar at The Lofts at Prince at 177 Prince Street. I was heading over to the Saks x Vogue party downtown, for the grand opening of Saks Fifth Avenue. To get ready for the party, Marissa did a amazing job on my makeup, including a bronze smokey eye! Mia effortlessly curled my hair, transforming from straight to soft waves. I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup that evening. This is my second time that I was styled by the Betsy Elisa team during fashion week, the first was at their beauty bar in 2014. 

Media and VIP guests who got glammed up at the beauty bar received a swag bag filled with goodies from Mario Badescu, Click n Curl, Got2be, Rapidlash, Chi Hair Care and Face Atelier. 

Thank you again to Betsy Elisa for hosting another wonderful beauty bar! 

Above photos by Tan Brown, Betsy Elisa

Selfie view at the top of The Loft at Prince

- Kim Weling