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[caption id="attachment_418" align="alignleft" width="159" caption="All Access Shampoo Bar"][/caption] We have to admit it: We think that shampoo bars are just too cool.  So, as you can imagine, we were doubly excited when Tigi released three new Rockaholic products for the season, including the All Access Shampoo Bar.  Shampoo is notoriously hard to travel with, and we're pretty sure this is the perfect go-anywhere-solution.  Toss it in a gym bag, purse or suitcase for the perfect sudsy cleanse on the go! Along with the Shampoo Bar, Tigi added the Groupie Texturizing Spray Pomade as well as the Way Out Super Hair Glue.  Both products make styling super simple, taking into account the unique needs of individual rockstar-inspired styles that we just can't get enough of! Not sure if these products are for you?  Each of these new Rockaholic products can achieve different styles effortlessly! Here are our tips for use:

• Use the Shampoo Bar: For a standard daily cleanse, anywhere!
• Use the Groupie Spray Pomade: For extra texture and separation with a bit of hold- great for waves or curls!
• Use the Way Out Glue: For faux hawks, mohawks and general spiky styles that shouldn't BUDGE

Check out all of the great Rockaholic products here!

We're excited to announce that Beauty of a Site has started carrying Philip B Hair Products! We can't tell you how happy we are to make these products available to our internet community.  Probably the best hair treatments available, Philp B products are carefully designed by Philip B himself, who is truly Hollywood's hair treatment expert.  Each product specifically addresses the damage that day to day routines can cause hair and besides shampooing, volumizing, anti-frizzing or smoothing, the product deeply treats tired hair, helping your 'do to look healthier than ever! The coolest part about Philip B products is that they are not only incredibly effective, but they are based on pure botanical ingredients and essential oils, making them extremely nourishing and safe for your hair. Featured in magazines worldwide, Philip B products such as the Lovin' Leave In Conditioner, the Imperial Shampoo & the Maui Wowie Beach Mist have been adored on pages of Lucky Magazine, Vogue, Elle, Life & Style, Glamour & In Style, among many others! Check out all of the new Philip B products here! Ever used Philip B?  Let us know what you thought and share your product reviews below!

On rainy days, enjoying Zoya Matte polish, Rosie Jane's Leila Lou and Moroccan Oil's Hydrating Hair Mask help us survive the gloom. Today was a rough day, but with these wonderful treats (and jelly beans) we survived!

We spend emmense amounts of time- and product- trying to keep our styles under control when humidity gets the best of us. We- the Beauty of a Site Staff- find ourselves in the middle of Illinois, where humidity reigns from May to August, plotting to ruin our styles for 4 long months. But thanks to Rodney Cutler, Cutler Hair Care creator and celebrity runway stylist, we've tripped across one of our favorite humidity proof styles yet: To get this trendy twist on a classic French twist, follow Rodney Cutler's advice below:

• Prep hair with Cutler Volumizing Spray from roots to ends & rough dry, focusing on directing the hair up to create volume at the crown.
• Using a tail comb, create a deep side part.
• Back comb all of the hair behind the ears to create volume at the crown and emphasize the head shape.
• Secure the hair into a low side ponytail on the same side as the side part allowing for a loose/messy texture throughout the crown and a bit smoothing around the edges.
• Using either elastic string or a thin ribbon, fold the hair of the ponytail back and forth into itself to create the "bun/chignon" shape.

We love this look!  Give it a shot and let us know if you like it!  We'd LOVE to see pics!

After much anticipation, Moroccan Oil has finally added shampoos and conditioners to their product line!  Introducing Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo & Conditioner.  The beauty industry's been raving about the incredible benefits of argan oil for months now, and it's finally made it's way into a daily use shampoo, designed for all hair types, made to infuse your hair with natural moisture & shine.  (They even released a gift bag that includes the shampoo, conditioner & original oil, so you can send your new discovery to your favorite Moroccanoil junkie!) And to boot: it's color-safe!  Damaged and dry hair is Moroccan Oil's specialty, and color-treatment is to blame for most of the hair damage that we experience on a daily basis.  With that in mind, Moisture Repair Shampoo & Conditioner is sulfate, phosphate & paraben free.  Sweet.

Click here to get some more info or to purchase. Have any Moroccan Oil success stories for us?  Leave us a comment, or leave a product review on our website here.

It's June 1st, which puts Father's day at two weeks out.  Now, we know that Beauty of a Site isn't your first thought for a way to treat the man in your life, but we wanted to make you aware of some of our favorite ways to show Dads, husbands, friends & brothers that we care. Beauty of a Site offers a section of our site to men; listing brands that cater to mens needs and catergorized by product type to make shopping for the perfect shaving supplies, shampoo & body wash even easier.  Some of our best brands specializing in men's products are: Organic Grooming (herbal, organic, eco-friendly products) American Crew (classic, popular & well-known) Bed Head B For Men (a testosterone tilt on popular Bed Head salon products) Kusco Murphy MAN (the coolest looking packaging ever) Rude Man Haircare (the FUNNIEST packaging ever) Woody's (unique, effective & fun) Anything you'd like to see that we don't have for you yet?  Let us know and we'll check them out!  We're just starting to really focus on offering a dedicated section for men, and we could always use suggestions!

Learn how to keep your hair color vibrant all through the summer. With the right care, you can master having fun in the sun without color fading!

Get all the way to the root with a mini flat iron! Looking for one in particular? Check out our suggestions!

Check out Leonor Greyl this month for a free gift with purchase!

[caption id="attachment_76" align="alignleft" width="160" caption="Some of the awesome Tigi Rockaholic products"][/caption] Having short, styled hair, I really can’t get away with not completing my daily shaping routine unless I opt to wear a hat (or a paper bag). I fight with my tresses on a regular basis and have finally found something that guns down oil while lifting my roots - Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo. The weightless formula does wonders for my fine hair and absorbs oil like a Wild West cactus. Between the awesome root lifting action and the fact that I don’t have to ruin my locks with over-washing, Rockaholic has made me a maverick at morning punctuality and trendy hairdos! Worried about powdery residue? The Rockaholic products have come far compared to the PSSSST! products of the 70’s or the straight-up talc used in the 50’s. Although it is still made with a talc base, Rockaholic Dry Shampoo coordinates volumizing agents with an oil prevention serum that guarantees a powdery free outcome. Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo is in stock and available on our website! While you’re there, check out the other Rockaholic products – they’re super sweet and will definitely help you shoot out bad hair days forever!