After two weeks of rounding up patriotic fashions, Olympic-inspired must-have products and our favorite fashion designers from around the world, we wanted to squeeze in a few more lasting beauty tips that will help you unwind from the hype and stress of the Summer Games... and maybe go gold yourself.
Gold and bronze beyond the Summer Games
"It's no longer the been-there, done-that blonde, brunette and red colors," says Bruno.
"Natural bronze, bright gold and apricot are the big hues in Southern California," he goes on.
Take note from these leading ladies! "[They have] rich polished hints of caramel and strawberry."
What's with these colors?
Bruno Etur, a master colorist for Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in West Hollywood, has a knack for making sure colored hair looks totally natural. His expertise tells us that bronze and gold deserve celebration beyond the Summer Games and suggests that bold hair hues like bronze, copper and apricot should be standing on a podium somewhere while anthems are hummed in the background.
How to prolong your color
To maintain your color, Bruno says get a gloss! "Hair glossing takes 20 minutes at the salon and costs around $35."
He let us know that it can be matched to any hair color -- you can seal the deal at the time of your initial color but can also get the treatment in between colorings to maintain the vividness.
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Pamper yourself like an Olympian
Take a deep breath
We won some and we lost some and, just like all our Olympians, we deserve a relaxing night in the tub. You may have not been the one competing, but cheering from the sidelines can be taxing. It's time to unwind and enjoy the spirit of the closing ceremony.
Ahava bath salts are all-natural and packed with minerals. We're playing favorites with lavender scent.
Ease the aches and pains
If the Olympics have suddenly sparked a desire to exercise , try out a revitalizer like
this to help ease the aches and pains you're sure to feel as you get into the swing of it. No pain no gain!
A fat girl six pack
I stay active and love the outdoors but can never quite master my six pack.
This Bliss product was designed with firming and toning ingredients and the applicator massages the formula into your muscles, just like a technician or sports therapist would. It's easy to assume this is too good to be true, but ladies, don't knock it until you try it!
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