Ready for a few beauty tips from a fabulous expert? Beauty & Style Expert, Tai Beauchamp, is the Style Ambassador for InStyle and appears regularly as a television and red carpet correspondent. She has partnered with some of the most reputable consumer and retail brands including Dior Cosmetics, Nordstrom and Procter & Gamble. As part of her latest project, Tai has now teamed up with Target as a Celebrity Ambassador for their "A Bullseye View" campaign to promote products that help women look and feel their best this holiday season. Ready to hear her latest holiday party trends for naturalistas? Check out Tai's tricks, techniques and top multi-ethnic beauty product picks for the season. Read on to get all the beauty 411:
So Tai, why does the winter make styling so much more difficult?
The winter months, when the weather is blustery, windy, snowy, rainy and icy -- sometimes all at once, can cause hair to be very brittle and dry. So it is extremely important to take extra measures to ensure your hair is protected and moisturized appropriately throughout the season. It can seem daunting, but Target has great products that will help treat your hair and get you through the season healthy and beautiful.
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I like playing with volume and texture or low side parts. Most hair textures, whether relaxed or natural can create a style that is sexy, sophisticated and statement-making, playing with volume and/or by adding a side part. I like Hair Rules Volumizing Hair Spray for creating volume. It has great hold, but without a lot of weight and build up.
Any celebrities that we should look to for hair inspiration? What makes their look so covetable?
I really like Tia Mowry's look right now. As we know quite a few Hollywood women have recently opted for pixie haircuts. And I think she looks beautiful and her hair looks extremely healthy, which is the goal for all women.
I also love Ledisi's look. She's worn locs for many years and over the years she's experimented with color and various styles from up-dos, to faux-hawks to cascading tendrils. I think she is an example of how versatile braids and locs can be. Beyonce is another favorite because she really uses her hair as a form of creative expression and personal style. From the longer look achieved by hair-textured extensions to the wavy bob and also the pixie. Janelle Monae is another fave. She wears her hair natural and really embraces her texture with her signature pompadour inspired look.
Additional tips and tricks?
For dreaded flyaways, Camille Rose's Almond Jai Twisting Butter ($17) is great because you can apply it to the hairline for a sleek look that also has shine. For kinky/curly and wavy textures, it also creates texture with extra definition. Additionally, an old school trick is to apply gel with a toothbrush to grasp specific hair strands.
For more tips, visit abullseyeview.com to see Tai provide tips on how to look your best during the holiday season. Ready to head into 2014 with newfound fierce style? Let us know with a note below!
