Skinny headbands are a cute way to accessorize any hairstyle you create this spring and summer. Simply slide the headband into a braided up-do or over a ponytail to boost some volume. You can even use them to style your hair by bringing your front strands back and looping around the band to hold. Check out these looks below and show us your own styles on Twitter or Instagram @RemingtonReady!

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Beautiful style starts with healthy hair. To keep hair healthy, you have to protect it against damage from the environment and from styling. Here are a few of the most important tips to keep your hair healthy, smooth, and strong.

Avoid exposure to harsh weather

You might not think weather or a little sun could do much damage, but all that exposure can really take a toll! Excessive dirt, heat, pollution or sun can cause breakage and dry out hair. It can also have harsh effects on your scalp, even creating scalp conditions or infections (EW!). So be sure to cover your flowing locks during a day in the sun or a dusty area with a hat or scarf. Go ahead and take advantage of the giant sun hat trend. You could also try a UV protection spray or conditioner like the Ubuntu Oil Colour Fade Protection Oil from Ulta ($12.99).

Be gentle with wet hair

Okay, we all know wet hair breaks easily, but we had to say it anyway: DON’T MESS WITH WET HAIR. It’s way more vulnerable to breakage than dry hair. It all starts in the shower. Don’t scrub your hair too aggressively; massage your hair as if you were hand washing your delicates. Once out of the shower gently towel dry, but don’t twist hair. Use a wide tooth comb to detangle and you’re all set to style!

Condition your hair the right way

Conditioner is crucial to protecting your hair, along with making it look awesome. It’s the one hair product you should spend a little more on to get something that really does its job right. We recommend It’s A 10! Miracle Daily Conditioner from Target ($14.99), which also have UV protection! Apply conditioner to the bottom ¾ of your hair and make sure to work it into your strands gently. Also, as summer rolls around, try putting on some light conditioner before hitting the pool or beach.

Brush carefully

Your grandma might have told you to brush hair 100 strokes a day. And while it helps distribute oils, it can also damage your hair if it’s not done right. Use an ionic bristle for less frizz or a detangler brush if you need to. Even better, use a conditioning brush like the PROtect micro-conditioning styling brush ($10.99) for a healthy shine. Overall, just handle with care. You should know if you’re brushing too hard if you notice a lot of hair in your brush afterwards.

Use protective styling tools

Unless your natural hair is just the way you like it, chances are you can’t help using heat to dry or style it. So make sure your styling tools are being as protective as possible while you style. Keep the heat setting as low as possible to get the style you want.

Look for dryers with ceramic and ionic technology like the T|Studio PROtect Hair Dryer ($47.99). This dryer has a conditioning ring that conditions hair as you dry for a healthy finish. For flat irons or curling tools, try to find products with high ceramic content so heat is distributed equally, minimizing the risk of damaging your hair.The T|Studio PROtect Flat Iron ($82.99) has vapor infusion technology that actually conditions hair with a macadamia treatment while you straighten. That means smoother and healthier hair!

Hello my loves! Today's vid is on getting healthy, straight & sleek hair! It's a review/demo of the Remington PROtect flat iron, which I am absolutely in love with! I'm usually not a fan of straightening my hair because of the damage, however this flat iron just makes my hair feel so nourished and moisturized that I absolutely love it! If you have super curly or frizzy hair, this flat iron will get rid of all of that!

I feel that this iron works best with the vapor feature turned on, however you can use it without and get great results too. Remember that if you run out of the Macadamia Treatment, DISTILLED water is the right substitute. Regular tap water shouldn't be used.

You can purchase the PROtect in Target and Walmart stores beginning March 1st! You can't miss out on this high quality flat iron for the drugstore price.. I'm literally so in love, and I know you will be too!

-Isabel

For more videos on hair, makeup and beauty, head over to Isabel Victoria on Youtube.

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Want to add a cute and trendy touch to your look? Try out a Remington Bow Salon Clip with one of these simple hairstyles! Bows are an easy accent piece for any look and are very trendy this spring. Use them to replace your bobby pins for a casual, everyday look, or dress-up an updo for weddings and other occasions. These bows are the perfect accessory for your spring style. Get yours here!

            
Your hair needs some kick-butt products to protect against the heat of styling tools and any damage the extreme winter weather can cause. But what products will give your hair the help it needs? We went around the Remington offices asking women about their favorite products for damaged hair and they are thrilled to share some of their beauty secrets with you. So check out their recommendations to see if you can find some new products your hair will love!

Aveda Invati Shampoo and Conditioner

“LOVE the Aveda Invati Shampoo/Conditioner---makes my hair feel so much fuller/thicker and healthier” –Sunny

Davines Oi Oil

"I am OBSESSED with Oi oil from Davines. It doesn't have any extra additives so you don't need to use as much (2 pumps). The oil helps tame flyaways, and prevents split ends when straightening without weighing down my fine hair.” –Amanda 

Tresemme Keratin 7-Day Regimen Set

“I don’t always have the healthiest hair. It’s naturally curly, and I straighten it every day so it needs all the help it can get….so I don’t end up bald. This stuff works great for me!” -Stephanie

It's a 10! Leave-in Conditioner

“It’s a 10! Leave-in conditioner instantly smooths flyaways and prevents static throughout the day. And a little bit goes a really long way so a bottle lasts a long time!” -Devon

Davines Love Shampoo and Conditioner

“I am loving the Davines Love Shampoo and Conditioner – the two together seem to eliminate frizz, while adding shine and volume to my hair!” -Ashley

Sombré is the new ombré! It’s a softer, more subtle color fade and an easier way to mix up hair color without going too extreme! Instead of going from dark brunette to light blonde, the color fades from dark brunette to light brunette or blends in color by going from dark brunette to dark red. The sombré also blends better, using highlights to work the color in more naturally. This is usually done with the “balayage” technique where color is painted on by hand instead of using traditional foil. So if you’re ready for a sombré color update, look for stylists in your area that specialize in balayage! 

Bold lip color is everywhere! But it’s out with the red and in with the new. The deep berry color is what we’re seeing most. Adding a rich elegance in darker shades, it varies with hints of either purple or pink. The key to wearing dark lipstick is the lip liner; make sure to have a defined edge if you’re trying this trend out! For more natural looks, try a rose color lipstick. This brings in the berry shades while keeping a more subtle and neutral tone.

For a berry color, we recommend "Raspberry" No7 Stay Perfect Lipstick or "Blissful Berry" Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color.

For a rose color try "Plum" Botanics Lip Stain.

These waves are bringing the 40s back— more retro-fabulous than ever. For shoulder length cuts, it’s all about the deep side part, sweep over, and dramatic waves. We’ve seen many variations of this look on the runway and red carpet, but it’s just as fitting for everyday hair styling. Don’t worry about the fuss of using salon clips to set hair in a zig-zag wave pattern, just use a wide waving wand like the TStudio Pink Silk Waving Wand. Brush out the waves for a softer look and create a side part, slicking back the shorter side. Keep volume across the sweeping bangs and you’ll be looking fresh and classic with these retro waves.

Eyes are really popping with bright, fun colors! From blue and turquoise to red and orange, eye make-up is getting more intense. It’s used as an eye liner or even complete eye shadow, but we suggest the more subtle eye liner highlight. Put on normal black eyeliner on the top and bottom lids, then just accent on the outside of the black liner with a pop of color (we suggest blue to start off with). Focus more on the bottom lid and outside corner, or go all out and blend it into brightly colored eye shadow!

We recommend Revlon Colorstay Eye Liner or NYX Slide on Pencil for easy-to-apply color options. 

Hats are natural teasers, so try this look to let the hat work for you! The natural messy waves are a perfect pair with the hat-teased roots.

Style Tip: Use root booster product or hairspray once the styling is finished. This will keep volume in the roots, while not letting the hat mess get too out-of-hand!

Tools: TStudio Pink Silk Waving Wand

    1.  Start with natural hair, adding texture spray if needed.

 
    2.  Gather hair into ponytail on top of head.

 
    3.  Curl a 1” section of hair with the TStudio Pink Silk Waving Wand. Remember to             not wrap the hair all the way to the end, leave the ast 1-2” end straight.

    4.  Continue curling until the whole ponytail is curled. 

    5.  Spray hair with hairspray, and then take out pony tail as gently as possible.

    6.  Separate curls and tease as needed. Do not tease too much, since the hat will             do a lot of that for you during the day! 

    7.  Your messy waves are ready to go! Just add finishing spray as needed and your           favorite winter hat. Enjoy the all-day messy look without a worry!

I am loving my Remington T|Studio Silk straight irons and clipless curling irons. I can do a variation of looks with the straight iron, from stick straight to easy waves, by rocking the iron back and forth. I can make a random bend in the hair to a spiral curl by wrapping it around the straight plates. When I'm doing curls, I really enjoy working with the T|Studio Silk clipless wand series because it makes the curls come out looser than a traditional curling iron. I usually leave the ends out of the hair from the iron to make the waves and curls look more relaxed. With clipless you make that look happen easily.

I'm addicted to the Remington T|Studio Oval Waving Wand! I can create several looks with this one tool from smooth and straight to just a little bend on the ends of the hair or irregular waves throughout the hair. The variety of styles you can create with this one tool is endless! 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　

Here is my favorite technique for curling hair:

    1.  Section off the head into three sections 1) top of head 2) left side 3) right side.              Sectioning makes curling your hair faster and easier.

    2. I start at the bottom neck area usually with a smaller barrel iron to begin (I prefer           the Remington T|Studio Silk slim conical iron). I do a tighter curl at the neckline             which gives support to hold up the other waves that will be sitting on top of this             section of hair. 
 

    3.  Wrap hair around iron and repeat. When you get to the mid section of your hair              begin to wrap your hair around the center section if the conical iron.
 

    4.  Finish ironing the top section and your bang area with a variation of the largest              section of the barrel and then the next section with the middle section of the                barrel. This will give the overall look of a variation of texture in your curls which            always look more natural and not a uniformed curl.

The most common hair mistake I see is over-styling! Remember K.I.S.S.! With the proper cut for you and the correct products and tools, maintaining your hair will be a pleasure. People often remember people for their hair, how it's cut, the health and the sheen of it. I know it's my work, but I often hear people say they didn't recognize someone because they changed their hair. Be gentle to your hair, keep overuse of product to a minimum, ease up on teasing or over chemically processing and give it the ionic tools it deserves to keep it as healthy as possible. I'm all for a good all-out glam look, but keep that for special occasions. Keep your day-to-day life hair beautiful and simple, which leaves a long lasting impression. 　

This especially true for today’s busy women looking for quick and easy ways to turn a day look into a night look. I always recommend what I call "convertible hair" (changeable easy styles). If you wear your hair long and straight to the office or school, in the evening do a ponytail or a loose bun or even a loose French twist. Curly and wavy hair girls can do the opposite because they have natural texture on their side. Try a loose bun by day, down and wavy by night. Options are always what you want to strive for with minimum maintenance. 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　

Loose and free-flowing waves are a fun way to spice up average curls and show off your wild side. Try them out yourself with the steps below!

Tools: TStudio Silk Slim Wand

    1.  Add mousse or hairspray to hair to build texture.

    2.  Separate hair into 1-2” sections and curl with the TStudio Silk Slim           Wand, wrapping it around the widest part of the wand.

    3.  Continue curling the sections, alternating the direction of the curl             each time.

    4.  Tease hair at the roots around the crown and bangs.

    5.  Set the style with finishing spray to rock this wild wave look!