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Davines Gift Boxes

11/17/2017

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It’s that time of year again! All of us at Orrell Design are always so excited to see what Davines comes up with for the gift sets each year. This year the goodies are packed into cute little hat-boxes with furry critters on the outside. No wrapping necessary, these boxes are too cute to cover. They make awesome gifts for your loved ones, or even yourself! With the purchase of a gift box you are essentially getting a free styling product, and who doesn’t love that! Below is a description of each gift set.

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​Oi Box

​Wishing You A Beautifying Experience

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​Oi is a favorite among our clients for several reasons. Not only does it smell amazing but it softens and adds shine to the hair. Oi is great for all hair types from soft and fine to thick and coarse.

Your Hair Assistant

​Wishing You Graceful Expressions

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​The answer is no, you can’t take us home with you. But you can buy the next best thing…Your Hair Assistant! This line of products is perfect for recreating those salon blowouts at home. It is specially formulated to add extra volume and shine to your hair. The hold is unbelievable!

​MINU

​Wishing You Illuminating Thoughts

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https://www.theshedhairandbeauty.co.uk/products/copy-of-davines-your-hair-assistant-christmas-2017-gift-box
​Women with untreated hair are like unicorns these days, fabulous and hard to find. But for those of us with color treated hair, we need to have the right products to ensure longer lasting color. Minu not only has that herbal, natural scent; but it keeps your color vibrant and beautiful.

LOVE Smooth

​Wishing You Lovely Days

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https://www.theshedhairandbeauty.co.uk/products/copy-of-davines-your-hair-assistant-christmas-2017-gift-box
​For my frizzy gals, this one’s for you. Love smooth helps tame those curls and smooth that frizz. This box comes with a bottle of Oi Oil which is perfect for smoothing the hair and adding shine… fly aways be gone!

NOUNOU

​Wishing You Nourishing Moments

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​We’ve all been there, adding heat and products to try and tame those crispy over-processed ends. Put down the flat iron and come grab a NouNou gift box. NouNou will help you get that healthy bounce back by adding moisture and proteins back into the hair.

​Stop circling Target looking for that perfect gift and come to Orrell Design. These luxurious, yet affordable gift boxes are only here for a limited time so be sure to act fast!

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Bangs, perfect for fall or not for you?

11/2/2017

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I think as part of being a woman you have to go through a phase of wanting bangs. Some of us are brave enough to make the chop, and some will always be left wondering. For those of you who are thinking of going for some bangs, take some time to think about the right bangs for you. Just because Jennifer Anniston can rock a heavy fringe doesn't mean you can too!

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Babydoll

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Face shapes that work for this look: round, triangle, ovalBabydoll bangs are kept very fashion forward. They are cropped at the temples appearing to be very short, similar to a traditional doll fringe. This fringe is a little harder to pull off but is perfect to hide some forehead, or add the bare minimum fringe to your face.

Sia to the Brow

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Face shapes that work for this look: round, long, triangle, square, oval
This is the go-to when you think of bangs. It's the straight across fringe that is sharply cut so it gives off a more geometric line. Very Sassoon-esque! This look can also be softened to not to give such a bold line. These are the cover up bangs, perfect for a large forehead, to shorten a face, or to draw attention to the eyes.

Dramatic angular bangs
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https://it.pinterest.com/pin/394557617330552362/?lp=true
Face shapes that work for this look: round, triangle, square,oval
This bang is an upcoming player in the fashion world. It is very dramatic and bold. It combines the traditional straight across fringe with some very choppy and angular pieces. Almost a work of art in itself. The drama created by the bangs are perfect for faces that are feeling a little to round or square or just larger in the forehead area.

Side swept
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http://www.stylepresso.com/10-best-side-swept-bangs-styles/
​Face shapes that work for this look: round, long ,oval, triangle, square, oval
The safe fringe- it's the feathering that blends in your length and frames your face. This is a more versatile fringe and is easier to grow out if desired. The fringe can hide a large forehead, or softened face shape by drawing attention to the eyes.

One side
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https://www.pinterest.com/pin/56787645278004671/?lp=true
​Face shapes that work for this look: round, oval, square
This is a bolder bang that elongates the face giving more boxy or rounded faces a more narrow look. This is a dramatic look and is usually done with shorter styles.

Curved ​

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https://www.quora.com/Can-I-do-hair-bangs-with-a-round-face
Face shapes that work for this look: long, square, triangle, oval
The perfect fringe to blend in straight across the brows and frame the face to soften it up. It blends in the bangs perfectly and is very flattering to faces that are long, blocky, or those with larger foreheads.

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So the type of fringe that you get has to be in direct correlation to your face shape, and if you were not born with an oval face that can wear everything and look great you have to make the right decisions based on you what works best for you. Because there's nothing more important than finding the perfect look for you, and if bangs aren't in your future, well that doesn't mean you can't rock your awesome hair this fall or any season. Be fresh and be you.

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Halloween Hair

10/15/2017

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Halloween is one of the biggest party holidays of the year. It's the one time of the year you can pretend to be someone else and completely change your look. Here are some fun styles you can try for Halloween!

There is nothing more spooktacular then a hallows hair do. Stay spooky and cute my friends! Remember to leave some candy for the trick or treaters ;)

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Pumpkin bun
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https://yourdailydance.com/halloween-hairstyles/
Cute and whimsical little bun to spice up your spooky night, perfect for hopping on a haybale ride and running through corn mazes.

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Beautiful boney braid
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http://glaminati.com/sugar-skull-makeup-creations/4/
Love dressing up as a cute sugar skull? Us too! When respecting the dead, you want to make your costume perfect, and that means getting your hair perfect too.

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Maleficent buns
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Halloween is time to put the boo in to bootiful! Go big or go home!

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Big and dolled up
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Fancy and fabulous! Finish off your dolled up costume with a do that is so extra, and who doesn't love extra on halloween?

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The maine
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https://www.instagram.com/p/8lejgWR8pM/
Nothing says fierce like a sexy main of hair. Make all the boys go rawr.

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Magical Unicorn
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https://www.blog.brightstarkids.com.au/creating/18-crazy-hair-day-ideas-for-girls-boys/
If this hair isn't magical I don't know what is. It's not often you can pull off something so magical so take advantage of this holiday! ​

Wednesday Braids 

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http://feedinspiration.com/30-creepiest-halloween-makeup-ideas/
The classic braids for making fun of cheerleaders, watching horror movies, going to a haunted house, or pulling pranks. Tonight is your night, let them know.

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Fall Makeup Line

10/14/2017

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One of my favorite things about living in North Carolina is being able to enjoy all four seasons. As the seasons change, so does our wardrobe. Getting festive with some lowlights and scarves are just easy ways to get festive. Magazine covers incorporate more fall tones such as oranges and browns. Our favorite makeup line, Jane Iredale, has injected some festive colors into their new line. Here's what they rolled out this fall season.

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http://www.makeupexaminer.com/2017/08/jane-iredale-fall-2017-collection.html

Eye Shadow Kit

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https://janeiredale.com/us/en/mineral-makeup/eyeshadow/eye-shadow-kits.htm#14461


  • Silky smooth shadows
  • Long-lasting,
  • Crease-free color.
  • Use alone, layer, or blend together for different looks.

PureMoist® Lipstick
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  • Vivid pigments blend
  • Nourishing natural oils
  • Superfruit extracts
  • Petal‐soft lips that feel, look, and taste amazing.


​Just Kissed® Lip Plumper

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  • Top-selling tinted lip plumper
  • Delivers moisture and essential oils
  • Soften the skin
  • Appearance of a fuller lip​

​PurePressed® Blush

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  • Look like you're glowing
  • Refreshing wash of color
  • Breathtaking, just-blushed look.
  • Formulated with minerals and antioxidants
  • Soothe and nourish your skin.

Take some inspiration from the natural beauty around you and apply it to your look! Come check out our amazing new makeup selections to get your fall on!
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Horror Of Hot Water

10/12/2017

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With the changing of the season comes cold weather. With cold weather comes sweaters, fuzzy socks, and hot cocoa. One of my favorite things to do in the colder seasons is take a long,  hot shower. The warmth of the water and steam feel so amazing after being out in the cold. While the steam can help clear our skin and sinuses, there are some downsides to an excessive amount of hot water. All that heat can dry out your hair and skin, so follow up that warm shower with a cool rinse to lock in moisture! 


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Dry Skin

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Hot water dries out the skin and can leave it irritated and even cause rashes. Despite being immersed in water, the heat washes away the natural oils protecting the skin. The warm water will contract the skin leaving it dry and causing it to crack.

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Not so Hot Hair

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Hot water is great to get your hair clean, opening your cuticle allowing your shampoo and conditioner to get in and out. However, if you aren't following with a cool rinse, your hair will be left feeling dry and frizzy. This will allow your hair to feel more dry and frizzy. Using hot water from start to finish keeps the cuticle wide open allowing your color molecules to escape. For longer lasting color, use cooler water. The effects of this are beautiful! When your cuticle is down, your hair is softer, silkier, and less frizzy.

While those piping hot baths are so tempting as temperatures drop, keep in mind the effects it may have on your hair and skin. If cool showers aren't your thing, at least consider a cool rinse. Your body is beautiful so take care of it! ​

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Fall Facials

10/8/2017

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The wonderful season comes with amazing things; warm sweaters, spiced lattes, season premieres, and new trends. But it also come with downfalls; cold winds drying out your face, allergies, and fluctuating weather. The season comes with its own skin care needs and that just calls for a facial!
Fortunately for you, Orrell offers fall facial specials using some festive products.
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Spiced Cider Facial
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https://healthyskinwellness.com/2015/09/01/autumn-facial-special-spiced-cider/


The Spiced Cider Facial has a beautiful medley of fall scents such as nutmeg, cinnamon, and crisp apples. Apples are high in Vitamin C and contain potent antioxidants as well as naturally-occurring malic acid (AHA) to assist in exfoliation. It will hydrate, firm, and improve skin tone and suppleness  


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Spices and cider just make the season feel more warm ready to take on the holiday season. It actually improves your skin's health, pampering yourself is just a plus!

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Fall hair color to fall into

9/24/2017

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​It's fall ya’ll! Football, pumpkin spice everything, and sweaters are just a few things everyone loves about Fall. Being a stylist, my favorite thing is how a ton of my clients are ready to stay in sync with mother nature by doing some Fall inspired colors! . We have got some beautiful ideas for you.
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Honey Blonde

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A rich and inviting color that doesn't scream gold and has all the right tones to make your blonde on point for the fall season. This is perfect for our girly-girls who don't want to stray too far from their bright, blonde tresses!

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Rooty Blonde Hue

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A nice balance and blend of natural or dark tones with lighter highlights. Giving you that full dimension and framing that gorgeous face of yours.

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Butterscotch brown

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A perfect subtle blend of dark tones and warm high lights blending into flattering tones. Perfect for the fall, these natural tones with give you a lot dimension and they are warm and rich like perfect mug of hot chocolate!

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​Dusty rose

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This dramatic dusty rose color brings a subtle romantic aura. What's more romantic than kicking Autumn off with a perfect blend of sweaters, pumpkin spice, and an alluring rosy tint in your hair.

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Deep brown with red accents

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Deep natural brown tones are warm and dreamy already, but step up the Fall game and add some warm red accents to blend in and warm up your look. ​

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Come to Orrell to complete your fall look with one of these fall-inspired colors. As the temperatures and leaves begin to fall, so will jaws. Don't forget to ask about our makeup! With new hues in your hair, adjusting your makeup will guarantee you will be Fall fabulous!

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Fall trend

9/17/2017

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Fall is here and we are ramped up to show you what cuts and styles are in this fall. 

Beautiful Buzz Cut

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@​thetaylorbagley
Buzzed and beautiful, buzz cuts a striking style that can be quite versatile with color. Channel your inner Britney ;)

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Bow Crazy

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​http://people.com/style/black-bow-ponytail-hair-trend/
Pony and ribbony bows have been exploding all over the runway. Bows are a fun accessory that are cute, girly, and elegant.

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The Modern Shag

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​http://pophaircuts.com/modern-shag-haircut-designs
Yep, the shag! Those wild rock and roll layers are back but more put together for the modern lady.

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A Sculptural Topknot

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​https://www.paulmitchell.com/blog/how-to-julianne-hough-s-people-s-choice-awards-sleek-top-knot/
Sleek and simple makes it polished and striking. Sorry messy bun, move over!

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Wet Look
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​http://pretty-hairstyles.com/hairstyles-2017/summer-wet-hairstyles.html
The Kardashians aren't the only ones crazy for this look. We are too! The wet look is a sleek thrown back style with little body but tons of movement.

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Undone Braid
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You may not be Katniss Everdeen, but you are just as fierce! Spread that braid and get one gorgeous fall style.

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Sleek, straight, and tucked behind ears
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One of Kendalls signature looks, this look has it all. It accentuates your face and creates the allusion of symmetry!

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Cleansers

9/11/2017

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Do you suffer from acne? If you do, you're not alone. 75% of people have some form of acne in their life. For some of us, our skin produces lots of oil which can clog our pores along with environmental agents. Fun stuff, right? So we know we have to clean our faces, but how good are the products we use? We're going to talk to our esthetician extraordinaire, Carolyn to see what products she recommends for our skin type! Carolyn is somewhat of a guru when it comes to skin and how to take care of it. She is also highly knowledgeable on the best products to use. At Orrell Design, we carry and use Skin Script Rx products. ​

Pomegranate Antioxidant Cleanser

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​This cleanser is for people with Rosacea or sensitive skin. It soothes skin irritation, calms and provides anti-inflammatory benefits. The cleanser assists in boosting hydration levels in the skin, and enhances cellular turnover, rejuvenating your skin. It's not the fountain of youth, but it's the next best thing.

Green Tea Citrus Antioxidant Cleanser

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This cleanser is for normal, combination, and sensitive skin. It cleans, clarifies, and supports skin immune functions. It also helps maintain healthy cell function and provides cellular protection from free radicals. ​

Raspberry Refining Cleanser

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​This cleanser is for oily and acneic skin. This is our Esthetician’s personal favorite. She says,
“I've seen miracles with this cleanser at clearing up acne.” So, if a miracle is what you're looking for, look no further! It clarifies, exfoliates, provides surface renewal, and reduces oil and debris. It also prevents future breakouts so you can worry about that hot date rather than your problem skin!
These products are the bees knees! If anything can take care of your skin, it's Skin Script Rx. Not only are all the products specially formulated by doctors, but they are all natural. I didn't think skin products could smell so good and work so well. Come see Carolyn at Orrell Design to get a customized prescription of skin care products for your skin type! 

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Built in Sunscreen

9/3/2017

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As we all know, sun exposure can be very damaging and harmful to our skin. While we know to lather on the SPF before heading out to the pool or beach, most of us fall short when it comes to sun protection day to day. Whether it’s due to lack of knowledge or time, our poor skin is suffering! Here at Orrell we are confident we have found the best combination of SPF products. Not only will they keep your skin young, beautiful, healthy, and protected; but they are also easy to use! ​
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​Step 1: Facial cleanser and Moisturizer

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https://www.cosmedix.com/peptide-rich-defense-50-ml
Our esthetician, Carolyn suggests keeping it simple. Who has time for these insane celebrity skin regimens anyway? I know I don’t. Our product recommendations are Cosmedix Benefit Clean followed by Peptide Rich Defense (a 2 in 1 moisturizer with SPF 50!). Both of these products are super light with maximum benefit

​Step 2: Built in protection

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https://janeiredale.com/us/en/mineral-makeup/mineral-makeup-foundation/powder-me-spf-dry-sunscreen.htm
If you are already wearing makeup every day, make it easier on yourself and grab some makeup with SPF built in. We have all fallen in love with Jane Iredale makeup. Not only is it easy on your skin due to its mineral based ingredients, it has SPF. Kerrie Orrells favorite product is the Powder Bronzer. While she doesn’t wear much makeup, she likes to add a little glow by applying bronzer to her face, neck, decollete, and shoulders.  So not only does she look fabulous but she is protecting her skin from the harsh effects of the sun.
Et Voila! You have “mineral” effort for maximum skin protection! For those of you who need more convincing, Jane Iredale Makeup is a cruelty free, mineral based, vegan product; keeping it green, pure, and carbon footprint friendly!
 
Do you have a favorite beauty product or regimen? Let us know! We love to learn how the rest of the world is keeping themselves healthy and beautiful. And aren’t two beautiful heads better than one?

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