Brooke Burke's Beauty Tips And A Sweet Hair Care Giveaway!
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Brooke Burke is one busy celeb. The Dancing With The Stars host is a mom-on-the-go who has perfected the art of getting gorgeous in a flash. We caught up with her as she helped kick off the Wella Professionals Color Discovery Tour (for which she's a spokesperson, natch) to to find out how she stays looking her best amidst her hectic schedule. Check out her quick tips, product picks and what one thing she thinks is a necessity for every woman.
The 5-Minute Mommy Makeover
My routine is about what I have time for in the morning and unfortunately that's usually only what I call the 5-Minute Mommy Makeover. That means sunscreen, lipgloss and maybe a coat of mascara and I am out the door. If my hair is clean and healthy it makes me feel pretty good, even if I'm just putting it back into a ponytail, which is pretty much my daily deal.
Protect Your Skin
I can't live without sunscreen. I have a lot of melasma, so I can't get sun on my face. I like an SPF 50 at least. My favorite right now is from CellCeuticals-- it lasts for four hours and is really light so it doesn't feel heavy or greasy.
Fake A Healthy Flush
I like cream blushes because I think they are really healthy. I don't like to put a lot of powder on my face, especially in the heat of summer, so I like to use a tinted moisturizer followed by some cream blush. I like the creams better because they just look dewier and like a little more natural color from the sun.
Get Oiled Up
I love to use coconut oil. It's really inexpensive and you can get it at a health food store. It's used for cooking, but it's actually a really good all-natural conditioner. I like to put some on my ends and then throw my hair up into a ponytail and leave it in--it makes your hair so soft.
Be A Smart Shopper
I don't think you should have to spend a fortune on your beauty routine. I like to use some of the ingredients you see listed in these expensive products. Things like shea butter or coconut oil or almond butter are ingredients in those expensive creams, but you can just buy them at your local grocery store and use them instead. Read the labels on the products you love to find out what's in them and you can end up saving a lot of money this way.
Splurge On Your Hair Color--It's Worth It
There are some things you really can't skimp on and I think hair color is one of them. There's really just no comparison between getting your hair colored at the salon and doing it at home. Being able to consult with a professional and know that you're putting the right products in your hair is important. Hair color can really go wrong, so it's important to talk to a professional colorist to find the right color that will enhance and complete your overall look.
Win a Brooke Burke-approved hair care set!
In the comments box below, tell us how a new hair color makes you feel and you'll be entered to win a Sebastian Volume Set featuring a Volupt Shampoo, Conditioner, Gel and accessory bag. Contest ends July 14 at 5 P.M. EST. Please read the full rules and regulations for more details.
Congrats to our winner Stacey. Thanks to everyone who entered and told us why they love to color their hair!
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I love to color my hair at home. The home kits do a great job covering the gray and make my hair super shiny and healthy. Also, I feel safe trying a new color and it makes me feel stylish and young to have fresh color that looks good with my skin tone.
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New hair color makes me feel vibrant and renewed - not like full-time working mom always in a hurry... I just got my hair done at the salon on this past Saturday and was in desperate need. I asked her when I was in last and she said APRIL! I almost fell out of the chair. My hubby was out of town as was my mom so I had to take our two-year old son with me - he was a trooper and got his hari cut in my lap while my color set. I used to go in every 8 weeks minimum. I need to return there more often!
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A new color makes me feel sexy, refreshed, and confident.
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when i get a new hair color i usually get highlights. I feel like a new person, new begining, and feel like new and ready to be spontaneous! Just getting highlights gives me a new touch and better texture and beauty for my hair, but also keeps the origanal me and i just feel like i got just the right touch for a better me.
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I love to change my hair color. It make everthing I have seem new. An blouse that I have had for ever take on a different context & make use different makeup.
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When I get my hair recoloured at the salon, i feel ready to take on the world again. It gives me confidence and makes me feel glamourous! Love it!
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I love when I first color my hair and the gray is gone, but for some reason no matter how dark I dye it it still ends up much lighter in a few weeks and then I have drak roots. I can't afford to go to a salon so I think I have tried about every at home brand out there.
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I had never colored my hair before until now - and what a new lease on life it gave me! I feel more confident, younger, & carefree! My hair actually looks healthier & shinier too.
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Being a mother of four children at 31, I still have a tendency from time to time to feel well a little worn down. I don't have a whole lot of money to spend on spas, salons and such not to mention the time. Changing my hair color from time to time gives me the urge to be rejuvinated or to feel more confident about myself. Looking in the mirror every once in a while seems to be a little dull, it's always nice for a change.
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A new hair color makes me feel revitalized. It's a refreshing change in my day to day life. I love changing my hair color to suit my different moods/phases every year. Hair is so important. It's one of the first things a person sees. After hair coloring, a great hair care regime is essential to keep those locks looking healthy!
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A new hair color makes me want to look in the mirror and just give myself that nod of approval!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A new hair color makes me feel renewed. It starts with the hair and then I am motivated to do the rest: skin, makeup, clothes,etc.
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A new hair color is like getting a fresh start and it makes you feel like you can have anything and that you know you look good .I feel younger when I have a new look.Hair color and style is very important form self image.
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I feel more confident when my hair has been just done. I am past due for a color and cut right now and it makes me feel so sloppy and I have no desire to even bother styling or brushing my hair. So when I get my hair done(when I get a chance to get out with 2 kids) then I know I will feel like a new person--more confident. Also a new hair cut/color makes me want to spend more time on my outfit. When the hair looks nice---clothes look so much better.
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When I try a new color it makes me feel new myself. I feel refreshed, pretty and sexy. It's fun to change your color and not let your look get boring and have it look the same all the time, even just highlights are great. Especially when I make a big change, I feel like a whole new woman.
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Changing my hair color allows me to transform myself and feel like I am a movie star. Depending on the color I decide to get, a new hair color can make me feel like I'm Megan Fox or Jennifer Lopez. I can renew my confidence and self-esteem. I can make me feel like I do not need to be appear on TV in order to be a super star. Also, a new hair color makes my hair look healthy, shiny and silky!
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A new hair color always makes me feel confident and happy. When I look in the mirror and love the color it just makes the following days a lot better. It's definitely a nice pick-me-up.
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I change my hair-color subtly with the seasons, a bit lighter in the spring and summer and adding some well placed highlights.
I go a bit darker towards the winter months, and may even add a touch of red undertones.
That way I do not get so horribly bored with the way that I look.
A change in color can add a bit of drama add some light, shine and draw some attention to your face.
Even subtle changes can make you a bit more noticeable.
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A new color just makes me feel beautiful! I can take on the world with a different outlook knowing I look good ;)
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Changing my hair color is another way for me to express my style and personality. It gives me a boost of confidence!
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A new hair color energizes me and gives me confidence.
Posted 12:57 PM on 07/ 8/2010