ESSENCE
FEBRUARY 2007

STYLE MAKER: Your shopping guide to hot hair.

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Keep your ubersleek with a combination of heat and a smoothing protectant.  Try a Ceramic Flat Iron along with a touch of Paul Labrecque Straight Style Anti-Frizz Smoothing Balm

Paul Labrecque Straight Style - Buy now.

GHD Ceramic Flat Iron - Buy now.

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SEXY STYLING TRICKS
Yusef of New York City's Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa shares his keys to sultry strands

1) Shine: "Luster is key; just don't overdo it or you'll weigh down the hair.  Always emulsify serums in  your palm before you apply.  If you like shine sprays, spritz your brush or comb, then work either through your hair, instead of applying the spray directly."

2) Touchability: "If it looks as if you can't touch it, then it's not sexy. Even if your hair is short, leave a soft tendril or two across the face for an enticing effect."

3) Body: "Movement is essential, but since our hair needs more moisture than most, this can be tricky once heavy moisturizers enter the picture. Work just a touch, literally, of moisture throughout the entire head, or spot-treat your hair whenever you see a rough or dry patch."