Instant Volume: The Mini Part

The Glamour beauty blog's Beth Shapouri recently pointed out something I've been meaning to discuss with you, dolls. The mini part. She brings the diagonal mini part to our collective attention (a twist on the mini-part I've never tried, but you and I both know I'm GOING to now).

Let's discuss the intense importance of a short part, shall we? They're VITAL. My hair knows no other kind. I know this is kind of weird, but long parts? Gross me out. I know. It's bizarre. I just don't like to see a lot of SCALP, you know? When someone has a part that practically bisects her head, I just get nervous. Think Marcia Brady.

The mini part showcases a minimal amount of scalp AND adds so much volume. Why would you not want that? Exactly. See Ugly Betty's Becki Newton rocking a short part in the photo above? Gorge. Becki is no stranger to a mini part. She nearly always rocks one.

To get those smooth, undulating waves, I recommend using T3's new curling iron iteration, the PRO EverTwirl. The 1 1/4 sized-version is a reasonable (by T3 standards) $89. I love its springy usability. This fast-heating tool has an advanced heat retention system to maintain consistent and even temperatures during styling. Its temperature is adjustable (up to 410°F) and easily visible on a digital dial. The tourmaline-, ceramic-, and silver-infused barrel is designed for maximum heat conduction. I love the EverTwirl's ten-foot cord for watching some shows whilst twirling away. The T3 PRO EverTwirl is available on t3micro.com and Sephora.com.

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Ted Gibson Salon: If You Build It, They Will Come.

Daneen and I were invited for blow-outs on Saturday at the Ted Gibson Salon, one of my favorite beauty sanctuaries. Stylist Devin was assigned to me, and am I ever glad he was. He gets my need for volume in major way.

He sprayed on copious amounts of Ted Gibson's Build It ($28), a volumizing spray made with a Merlot complex. He noticed that it "took to [my] hair well." Well, obviously. My hair knows it had best be amplified to its greatest capabilities. I will stand for nothing less. The blow-out was fantastic and is still going strong, thanks to my Klorane hair powder. I highly recommend Devin if you're in the market for a new stylist in NYC.

Check the photo of me post blow-out above!

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