Kill Winter Hair: The Styling Arsenal

Winter: Majestic, magical and brutal on your hair. Taming your locks is tough enough without the added challenges of dryness and static. You have things to do, dammit!

No more tears. Cg is here for you. We've rounded up a few of our stylist recommended tundra-proof products to get you through the season.

Bumble&bumble Tonic Lotion
It's like a crisp gin and tonic for your noggin.Tonic's elixir of vitamins and tea tree oil helps smooth distressed hair and refreshes your scalp with tinglies.

Bumble&bumble Super Rich Conditioner
A luxurious and lightly scented conditioner delivers the healing powers of extra protein and moisture. This is a perfect solution for dry or chemically treated hair.

Bumble&bumble Deeep
This reviving leave in masque is to hair as spinach is to Popeye. It packs an extra punch of protien to revive thirsty and damaged hair. I'm talking to you, blondies!

Bumble&bumble Creme de Coco Tropical-Riche Masque
A sexy and generous masque that offers indulgent moisture. We highly recommend this treatment for wild or curly hair. Bonus: It smells good enough to eat. But don't.

 Really.

Dryspun Finish: No, Get Your Own.

If you've visited this blog in the past, you know I'm an unapologetic Bumble&bumble fan girl.

It's because everything they make is perfect. They can't help it.

Their latest marvel is the Thickening Dryspun Finish: a light weight dry spray that adds oomph without the stickiness of a hairspray. 

Admittedly, I was skeptical upon skimming the promotional material. My face twisted up with "I don't know about this", flipping through pages of parted bedroom lips, Bridgette Bordot bouffants and Kate Moss music video hair. It promised a LOT.

I needed to see it to believe it. So, I went under the blow dryer for science!


Before and After.

The moral of the story is that Hair Miracles do come true.

Dryspun Finish delivers fullness and light texture with a demure botanical scent that doesn't overpower. This spray also revamps a second-day style that's losing lift or looking limp due to humidity. It probably makes you smarter too.

The sample bottle is now in my purse.

And no, you can't have it. Get your own here.


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Cg


Styling by Cheryl Holterman
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Be a Hero: Get The Job

Gentlemen,
You're on the job hunt. Your collar is starched. Your resume is crisp.

You're an American Hero.

Naturally, the employer of your dreams has requested an interview.  Being the go-getter beast you are, you want to look your best and blow their minds.

Here are a few tips to making your first tete-a-tete with your future boss remarkable.

Don't get a haircut the day of your interview. A brand new cut can make you appear over eager. Especially if it's a haircut that doesn't complement your personality. You want to look dynamite not desperate. Plan ahead.

Not too short. Not too long. Shaving your own head in lieu of getting a haircut makes you look insane. As does trying to quaff your long unruly hair into a Trump comb-over. Conservative doesn't necessarily mean boring, it means clean. The goal is to be remembered for your demeanor, not your 'do.

Less is more.  Slimy hair implies overcompensation. (Unless you are applying to be a full time cartoon villain or gelatin dessert.) An easy matte finish exudes confidence. If you have questions about how to properly use product to get the best results, consult your Cg stylist.

A professional badass is always ready for action. Plan ahead and ask your Cg stylist about the Smart and Neat service.









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Evil Genius: The Next Wave

Carly Rae Jepsen Scratch-and-sniff-stickers...

Money flavored ice cream...

“Free Pony” day at City Hall...

Just when you suspected there could be nothing better, the evil geniuses at Bumble and bumble hit us with a new duet of brand spankin' new summer products.

For summer lovers seeking sexy wind-blown tresses this latest arrival is a must have.

The Surf Foam Wash Shampoo offers a gentle cleanse with sea botanicals for breezy texture, while the Surf Crème Rinse conditioner hydrates to give your mermaid mane extra body for easy styling.

And as always, the light scent is Perfection.

Maximize your beach bum super powers by pairing this duo with Surf Spray for extra grit.

It's a good thing.

Get your glamor hands on a Surf set at Cutting Group.

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Bumble&bumble SURF SPRAY Onsale this July!

surf spray 

making waves since 2001 

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CUT CLUB  |  JULY SALE

Sexy, salty, sun-dried, windswept styles -

whenever, wherever.   

Who: Anyone (not just landlocked surfers).  Adds body, has light hold and a matte finish; excellent for all hair types. 

When: Anytime. 

How:  Work through damp or dry hair; let dry naturally or blow-dry with a diffuser.  Try it with Grooming Creme for sexy definition, Thickening Hairspray for beachy volume, or Color Minded UV Protective Styling Balm for windswept softness.

Surf Spray is a recipient of the (1st annual) 2012 Details Magazine Best of Grooming Awards.

Reg: $25.00

Sale Price: $20.00 (for Cut Club members)

DO NOT EAT: Bumble and Bumble Thickening Crème Contour

Crème Contour is the latest brainchild of the B&B Thickening line. I decided to get my hands dirty for hair science and see if I could achieve the bodacious and lived-in look that the product boasts. 

I am PICKY about pommade. My hair is exceptionally processed, and because of it's dry texture the waxiness of pommade often achieves a less than glamorous finish and more of an product dread-lock.   

My freshly blow dried mess: the result of David Lynch mating with a bag of cotton candy. 

With the consistency of soft butter and light tea tree scent, it took serious will power not to eat the Crème. The botanical bouquet that isn't blatantly flowery or overpowering, making it ideal for ladies and gents. 

I melted a nickel sized dollop on my fingers and worked it through blow dried hair, focusing on the sections that I wanted to de-friz and define. 

From baby bird fuzz to luxe pompadour! Hair miracles happen every day...

A  little goes a long way, but adding additional layers delineated the curls without making the hair heavy or greasy. (To achieve this look I paired the Thickening Crème Contour with B&B Surf Spray for a little grit and oomph.) The Crème remains soft and shiny as it sets leaving locks looking full and nourished. 

Bonus: As someone with color treated hair who doesn't wash their mop daily, this product wears well over time.  No dingy day-after dust or stickiness.  (Pro Tip: Pair this product with the B&B Thickening Mousse for some serious photo shoot fantasy hair!) 

What products are you using to get your glamor on?

get cut. look good.

M.R.

A full line of Bumble and Bumble products are available at your favorite Cutting Group Location.