When spending money on hair and nails, we all wish we could find some DIY shortcuts to achieve that professional, salon-quality look at home. We headed back to Daytime Chicago to share some tips and tricks for looking glam without spending all that time and money at the salon.
Touching up those roots every 4 to 6 weeks? This device makes coloring your hair at home as easy as brushing your hair.
L’Oréal Paris Colorsonic PRICE: $29.99- $124.99 SHOP: @Target Colorsonic is the first hair color device of its kind, with over 29 patents. It makes hair coloring easier by automatically mixing and depositing formula right at the root to deliver long-lasting salon-inspired hair color at home. Colorsonic delivers the freshest formula possible by automatically mixing dye and developer in a perfect 1:1 ratio at the moment you press the button. Along with the device, Colorsonic brings L’Oréal Paris’ first multi-usage hair color cartridge – that delivers up to 3 applications per cartridge (3 root touch-ups or one full head application). What you don’t use, you can save for the next time. These cartridges come in 20 expertly crafted shades powered by a system of high-performance formulas free of ammonia, silicones, parabens, SLS, SLES, and phthalates.
Are you spending hours getting your hair (or kid’s hair) smooth and styled? This reverse hair dryer is beyond innovative and saves so much time.
RevAir Reverse-Air Hair Dryer PRICE: $399 SHOP: @myrevair.com RevAir is designed to dry, stretch, smooth, and lengthen all hair types in less than half the time of traditional blow dryer/flat iron combinations while using less heat, making it healthier for all hair types and preventing it from changing your natural curl pattern. The patented technology dries hair in the natural direction of the cuticle (downward) to lock out frizz and seal in shine. The device gives you easy options so you can dry & stretch for protective styles, smooth for polished styles, and still be able to rock your natural hair when you choose. It works on hair extensions, braids, and locs — all while being gentle on tender heads.
Take a break from extensions and save money while adding versatility with UNice Magic Lace Wigs.
UNice Magic Lace Wig SHOP: @unice.com •UNice Magic Lace Wig is the newest put-on-and-go closure wig. It consists of two parts: the replaceable closure and the wig base. •Lace damage is fixed instantly by refreshing the replaceable closure. With each renewal, usage is extended to 3-6 months. •The wig comes with (2) replaceable closures available with different hair colors and bang styles! Allowing you to achieve countless looks in just a minute. Say goodbye to traditional lace wigs; this time, experience a magical transformation to a new wig, new shades, and new looks.
Whether you’re hunting for multi-tasking beauty buys under $10 or ready to indulge in a little splurge, I’m back on Daytime Chicago to share some of my top picks for getting your glam on. And guess what? The first one is just $5!
If you haven’t been to PRIMARK, you seriously need to go. There were too many things to bring today, but these two are so awesome—but only in-store.
PS…Pro Instant Bronzing Drops PRICE: $5.00 SHOP: @ PRIMARK Stores Get a natural, sun-kissed glow with a little help from the PS…Pro Instant Bronzing Drops! With TikTok virality and 23M+ views, this lightweight bronzer is formulated with hyaluronic acid and marula oil. It can be mixed into a favorite moisturizer or foundation or even used alone to give an effortless, bronzed glow.
AND, our new favorite blush is only $6.00
PS…Pro Cream Blush PRICE: $6.00 SHOP: @ PRIMARK Stores This Primark blush from the PS…Pro range delivers a rosy tint to the cheeks and is the perfect addition to your everyday makeup look. Compared to powder, this cream blush offers a lighter, dewy texture for a smoother-appearing finish that brings out that radiance!
This mascara multi-tasks as an eyelash-enhancing serum all-in-one
RapidGlam Mascserum PRICE: $34.95 SHOP: @ulta The world’s first lash enhancing mascserum; a perfectly balanced blend of the proven RapidLash® Eyelash Enhancing Serum and smooth, fiber-infused primer and mascara. RapidGlam™ amplifies your lashes instantly and coats them in hair-loving ingredients that condition, fortify, curl, and enhance for a stronger, fuller and longer appearance in as little as 3-4 weeks. This creamy, clump-free blackest black pigment goes on smoothly with a unique brush that separates and defines individual lashes, drenching them in intense black color. Fiber primes and builds volume, taking them from elegant to electric in fewer coats.
This moisturizer moonlights as a mask (but it does so much more, and I love it for 40-plus skin)
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask + Moisturizer PRICE: $49.00 SHOP: @sephora An enhanced, fragrance-free formula that nourishes, hydrates, and calms your skin with niacinamide, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants. – Niacinamide: Reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores, visibly brightens, and promotes even-looking tone and texture.
This hair color device has reprogrammed our at-home hair-dying experience, but it also has many benefits for those who need to hit our roots bi-monthly.
L’Oréal Paris Colorsonic PRICE: $29.99- $124.99 SHOP: @Target Colorsonic is the first hair color device of its kind with over 29 patents. It makes hair coloring easier by automatically mixing and depositing formula right at the root to deliver long-lasting salon inspired hair color at home. Colorsonic delivers the freshest formula possible by automatically mixing dye and developer in a perfect 1:1 ratio at the moment you press the button. Along with the device, Colorsonic brings L’Oréal Paris’ first multi-usage hair color cartridge – that delivers up to 3 applications per cartridge (3 root touch-ups or 1 full head application). What you don’t use, you can save for the next time. These cartridges come in 20 expertly crafted shades powered by a system of high-performance formulas free of ammonia, silicones, parabens, SLS, SLES, and phthalates. TARGET DEAL: August 25 – 31: 25% OFF DEVICE;
Have you ever been swayed by an influencer selling a must-have product only to be disappointed once you get it home? We’ve all been there—something that seemed perfect online but ends up falling flat in reality. Please don’t settle for less than you deserve. Today, we head back to Daytime Chicago to share some summer products that are highly reviewed, tested, and award-winning.
If you know, you know…very few products do as much as this CC cream does. Year after year it wins awards and continues to be the #1 selling. Does it work? You bet it does, and so many shades to choose from.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ PRICE: $47.00 SHOP: @ULTA This award-winning color-correcting cream delivers 7 products in one, including your full-coverage foundation, hydrating anti-aging serum, and SPF 50+ sunscreen. This skin-loving full-coverage foundation is formulated with skincare ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin E to instantly camouflage the look of skin imperfections like acne scarring, wrinkles, redness, dark circles, large pores and uneven skin tone for flawless-looking natural coverage! IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream is the #1 SPF Foundation in the US.
The reviews for this next product are so love-filled. These little masks stay perfectly in place and literally transform the skin underneath after each use. BRAVA, Molly Simms.
YSE Beauty The Overachiever Eye Masks PRICE: $36.00 SHOP: @www.ysebeauty.com Our latest ritual is designed with your busy lifestyle in mind. These small but mighty must-haves deliver an instant cooling effect to the eyes with no-slip, hydrogel technology that comfortably grips the skin. Packed with powerhouse ingredients like Vitamin C, Peptides, and Allantoin, these masks brighten dark circles, reduce puffiness, smooth fine lines, and minimize the appearance of crow’s feet. Made to be worn anywhere, anytime, six pairs per box.
When you launch a product in Spring, and it wins a coveted beauty award mere months later, you know you have a good product. Plus, it’s super affordable and smells so good.
V&Co. Beauty Wavy Hair + Peptide PRICE: $8.00 SHOP: @target V&Co. Beauty is the new leader in peptide-infused hair care, launching this spring and already winning a Marie Claire beauty award! V&Co. Beauty is all about embracing your natural beauty and your natural hair type to be the true authentic you. This one-of-a-kind collection caters to the needs of all hair types to level up every routine – from Curly and Wavy to Straight and Thickening options. V&Co.’s unique Proprietary Peptide Blend features peptides, amino acids, proteins, and vitamins – penetrating deep within the hair follicles to boost hydration & strength as well as increase volume & shine. All the products are free of sulfates and parabens and are cruelty-free, vegan, and color-safe. V&Co. Beauty Shampoos & Conditioners are available at Target, Walmart, & Amazon for around $8 each.
Everyone claims comfort and style when it comes to promoting shoes, but LAMO actually seems to be delivering on-trend styles with comfort as a priority. The online reviews are fabulous.
LAMO Tiki in Coral PRICE: $59.99 SHOP: @lamofootwear.com LâMO is a brand known for exceptional footwear since 1995 and has launched their new spring and summer collection that includes stylish sneakers and sandals. The Tiki Sandal is more than just a fashion statement; it’s a commitment to comfort. Experience the innovative LâMO-LITE® collection, ensuring 30 days of unparalleled comfort. The Jane platform clog is made with premium suede, with easy slip-on construction, stylish detail on the collar, premium faux fur lining, OrthoLite® foam footbed, and a sturdy Rubberlon TPR outsole. It’s perfect for indoor and outdoor wear!
Last but not least, the #1 selling product with over 96k+ reviews is Snail Mucin.
COSRX Snail Mucin Essence PRICE: $12.99 SHOP: @amazon The Real Snail Essence: Formulated with 96.3% Snail Secretion Filtrate, this essence repairs and rejuvenates the skin from dryness and aging. It improves skin vitality by reducing dehydrated skin.
Florida summers are hot and sticky, and they can really take a toll on your glam and overall energy. Not a worry, because we’ve got everything from perky hydration to products that hold back your summer slouch.
Are you tired of the heat slump? We found these clean energy packets that you can easily pop into your purse. Why did we pick these? Natural energy sourced from Yerba Mate and Green Tea keeps you clear of spikes, and the taste is incredible. Oh, and it’s loaded with immune boosters. YES! YES!
Plexus Worldwide PRICE: $41.00 SHOP: @plexusworldwide.com Plexus Active™ Peach Mango is a clean, energy-supporting supplement that’s perfect for summer as it helps you power through your day. Active is formulated with green tea and Yerba maté to provide a natural source of caffeine for energy* With a refreshing Peach Mango flavor that tastes great, experience immune function support, enhanced performance, less tiredness and fatigue, and mental alertness in each sip.*
Are you seeing that crepey skin all over your face but scared of retinol? Photosensitivity shouldn’t hold you back from fresh cellular turnover on your face, baby. This alternative is your new skin BFF.
DefenAge BioSerum PRICE: $198 SHOP: @defenage.com DefenAge BioSerum (8 serums in 1 bottle) is your anti-photosensitivity alternative, perfect for summer and all skin tones and types. It delivers all of the benefits of retinol (skin rejuvenation, boosting brightness, epidermal thickness, and cell turnover) without any of the side effects or sensitivity. Clinically proven and study-backed, DefenAge works by activating the dormant LGR6+ stem cells in the body to create fresh new skin without wounding existing skin. The key ingredient, Age-Repair Defensins, naturally activates these stem cells to target global signs of aging, such as visible pores, wrinkles, loss of firmness, texture, clarity, and more.
Wavy, big hair is the new trend of the season, but is all that fluffing drying it out? This new hair care product utilizes peptide technology to build big, wavy, healthy hair.
V&Co. Beauty Wavy Hair + Peptide PRICE: $8.00 SHOP: @target V&Co. Beauty is the new leader in peptide-infused hair care, having launched this spring and already winning a Marie Claire beauty award! V&Co. Beauty is all about embracing your natural beauty and your natural hair type to be the true authentic you. This one-of-a-kind collection caters to the needs of all hair types to level up every routine – from Curly and Wavy to Straight and Thickening options. V&Co.’s unique Proprietary Peptide Blend features peptides, amino acids, proteins, and vitamins – penetrating deep within the hair follicles to boost hydration & strength as well as increase volume & shine. All the products are free of sulfates and parabens and are cruelty-free, vegan, and color-safe. V&Co. Beauty Shampoos & Conditioners are available at Target, Walmart, & Amazon for around $8 each.
And my new favorite eye product is so good. These little masks stay perfectly in place and literally transform the skin underneath after each use. BRAVA, Molly Simms.
YSE Beauty The Overachiever Eye Masks PRICE: $36.00 SHOP: @www.ysebeauty.com Our latest ritual is designed with your busy lifestyle in mind. These small but mighty must-haves deliver an instant cooling effect to the eyes with no-slip, hydrogel technology that comfortably grips the skin. Packed with powerhouse ingredients like Vitamin C, Peptides, and Allantoin, these masks brighten dark circles, reduce puffiness, smooth fine lines, and minimize the appearance of crow’s feet. Made to be worn – anywhere, anytime. Six pairs per box.
SPF for the whole family, and this is just so elegant! And it actually works in the Florida sun.
Fig.1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF50 PRICE: $36.00 SHOP:@fig-1.co Cosmetically Elegant: It melts easily into the skin without a white cast, providing an invisible, lightweight, and hydrating finish on all skin types and tones. It is ideal for daily use and works well under makeup. High Protection: This SPF 50 sunscreen, featuring almost 20% zinc oxide, offers broad-spectrum protection and is safe for children and those pregnant or nursing. About Fig.1 BeautyHigh-quality derm-developed skincare that’s priced for daily use – $42 and under on its core collection – and delivers results.
Summer and Taylor have us all sitting up straight! We’ve heard about this brand as a Taylor Swift go-to for her extensive Era’s tour rehearsals, but did you know Forme is available to all of us? Yes, the science-backed/posture-correcting performance apparel is meant for all.
Forme Power Bra PRICE: $188 SHOP: @forme.science The Power Bra by Forme® is an FDA-registered functional posture-correcting bra designed to immediately improve your body alignment for lifestyle and daily function. The Forme bra is engineered to activate and support key muscle groups, helping guide the body into proper alignment naturally, without any discomfort. Our best-selling lifestyle improvement posture bra has patented technology consisting of 6 varied tension fabrics and 8 powerful double-fabric panels. The FormeTech® construct transforms your body to develop muscle memory and biofeedback, allowing you to run, sit, stand, travel, and sleep with great posture and recover quickly without conscious effort. Using muscle memory engagement and proprioception training technology, Forme keeps your shoulders back and down, training your body’s muscles to stay aligned. An innovative solution for enhanced performance and easier recovery. Designed by an orthopedic surgeon to help his mother battle poor posture and compressed lungs from cancer, Forme® will transform your whole body alignment, giving you posture that allows you to perform, think, and live at your highest potential.
And if you haven’t met Oka-B, you need to. These shoes are literally popping up EVERYWHERE!
Oka-B Shoes SHOP: @oka-b.com Oka-B is a footwear brand designed for women based on the belief that good health starts from the foot up. Some of the brand’s most loved features include arch support, slip resistance, non-marking, and easy cleaning. All Oka-B products are made with love in their factory in Buford, Georgia, wusingvegan bio-based material Mmadein the USA. Unlike traditional disposable flip-flops, they are built to last and be enjoyed season after season.
Nobody wants a makeup meltdown or a sunburn while lounging by the pool this 4th, so I’ve packed some fun ideas that multitask all the coverage and protection you need while keeping you looking hot!
Let’s face it—it’s going to be hot! We want products that stay put and don’t slide down our face at the first sweat or dip. We also want products that multi-task! This tinted cream is feather light, has a powerful SPF, and has skincare perks.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ PRICE: $47.00 SHOP: @ulta Developed with plastic surgeons, CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Color Correcting Full Coverage Cream + Anti-Aging Hydrating Serum is your all-in-one multitasking beauty miracle! This #1 best-selling,* award-winning innovation is your one step for color-correcting, full coverage, anti-aging skincare, and SPF 50+ UVA/UVB physical sunscreen. Clinically tested to increase skin hydration and improve the appearance of skin texture, this breakthrough color-correcting cream instantly camouflages imperfections and won’t crease or crack. Infused with an advanced anti-aging serum made of hydrolyzed collagen, peptides, vitamins, and antioxidants, it minimizes the look of wrinkles and pores for your most supple and flawless-looking complexion.
If you’re looking for a more makeup-free look or want to cover undereye darkness, we are obsessed with this concealer. It vanishes into the skin with a matte finish, has a brightening serum, and is packed with SPF 35. It’s a favorite of my MEN!
Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 PRICE: $79 @ Amazon Treat your eyes to Total Eye® 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35 to visibly improve the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles while protecting the delicate eye area against photoaging with 100% SPF 35 mineral sunscreen.
Lips are a priority when it comes to SPF, and these tints by MDSolarSciences are loaded up and are my absolute favorites. They come in so many shades, including a clear for guys. They’re like butter, and the tints are buildable. I wear these year-round.
MDSolarSciences Hydrating Sheer Lip Balm SPF 30 PRICE: $25 SHOP: @mdsolarsciences.com MDSolarSciences is a dermatologist-founded skincare brand designed to elevate the SPF experience. Built to inspire the daily use of SPF, their formulas are clean, highly effective, and science-backed—but also luxurious enough to wear every day. Hydrating Sheer Lip Balm SPF 30 is a moisture-rich lip balm that naturally beautifies the lips with a wash of color while providing broad-spectrum protection.
I’m unsure if you feel the same, but I feel bald without mascara, and sweat and mascara are not BFFs. This formula by Beauty Pie is my go-to mascara, and I use it on all my clients and myself. I can’t even tell you how many people I’ve hooked on her. She literally stays put and also curls up lashes incredibly. And don’t worry—she also comes in black!
The Perfect Waterproof Mascara Superglossy Brown PRICE: $14- $24 SHOP: @beautypie.com Whatever you do in this waterproof (and tear-proof) mascara, your lashes won’t let you down. High-definition brush that separates lashes and leaves behind a glossy, long-lasting curl. It is formulated with Pro Vitamin B5 to condition, strengthen, and keep lashes supple and Acacia Seed Peptide for natural nourishment, hydration, and a lustrous sheen. It is available in Superglossy Black and Superglossy Brown.
Today on Daytime Chicago, we featured some of our favorite American-made brands that keep you looking and feeling glam during July.
We’ve featured this potent, clean skincare brand on the show before, and you loved it then. But, did you know it’s made here in the USA? We ❤️ PURDORI, and this eye cream is magic 🦄
Purdori Nourishing Eye Cream PRICE: $73.00 SHOP: @purdori.com The skin around your eyes is particularly delicate and enjoys a little extra nurturing. Rich Nourishing Eye Cream reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Provides an intense nourishing that surpasses regular skin care routines. Daily under-eye wrinkle cream can be used in combination with all other Purdori face care products. Absorbs quickly and can be applied immediately prior to putting on your make-up.
Badger Sunscreen is so good. Not only does it have a formulation for every age in your household, but it also covers every activity you’d need protection for. And the cleanest, reef-safe SPF you can find.
BADGER Mineral Sunscreens PRICE: $15.99 – $23.99 SHOP: @amazon All sunscreens are made in the U.S.A. with mineral zinc oxide (the safest active ingredient) and in a custom manufacturing facility 100% powered by solar energy to reduce carbon footprint. Sunscreens are safer for coral reefs (chemical-free), water resistant for 40-80 minutes, hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, and gluten-free. Women-owned, second-generation leadership, and located in the small town of Gilsum, NH, since its founding in 1995.
Imagine gathering all the best skincare science from around the world and cultivating a brand that is made in Carlsbad, California. Defenage has literally changed the way we look at aging and the regenerative aspects of our skin. And it’s made right here in the USA.
Defenage Skincare 150K Hair Follicle Serum PRICE: $197.00 SHOP: @defenage.com The DefenAge 150K Hair Follicle Serum works by revitalizing the environment surrounding the hair follicles, creating an optimal ecosystem to help the follicles to flourish.
We love Oka-B for their shoes and sustainable aspects, but have you seen the new Tori bag? She’s so fabulous. Made from recycled materials. Super versatile. AND made her in the USA! She’s perfect for your 4th festivities 🏝️
Oka-B Tori Everywhere Tote Bag SHOP: @oka-b.com Meet Tori! We call it the Everywhere Tote because that’s where it’s best used—everywhere! It’s perfect for the beach, poolside, the classroom, tailgating, soccer games, and more. Oka-B is a footwear brand designed for women and created based on the belief that good health starts from the foot up. The brand’s most-loved features include arch support, slip resistance, non-marking, and easy cleaning. All Oka-B products are made with love in their factory in Buford, Georgia, using vegan bio-based material made in the USA. Unlike traditional disposable flip-flops, they are built to last and be enjoyed season after season.
Whether heading on vacation or just schlepping your way to work, summer heat and humidity can flop and fluff hair in all the wrong ways. We returned to Daytime Chicago to sharetheglam and some of my favorite hair products for the hottest season.
ALL-IN-ONE IS PERFECT FOR TRAVEL: Some of us are lucky enough to travel this summer, and instead of packing the hairdryer, brushes, and irons, consider this set by BondiBoost.
BondiBoost Everlast Airstyler Tool PRICE: $188 SHOP: @Sephora A multi-styler to style while you dry with six attachments to dry, curl, wave, and smooth. Creates salon-worthy, smooth, voluminous blowouts on all hair types…without the price point (competitors $500+). What is the Bondi difference? It is affordable and made with ceramic attachments (instead of plastic) that heat evenly to lock styles into place for long-lasting styles.
BEHOLD THE BOUNCING WAVE OF SUMMER: If you’re not into doing any styling and looking to embrace the natural wave, we love this new brand. Besides, big, fat waves are the biggest trend for summer.
V&Co. Beauty Wavy Hair + Peptide PRICE: $8.00 SHOP: @target V&Co. Beauty is the new leader in peptide-infused hair care! This one-of-a-kind collection caters to the needs of all hair types to level up every routine – we have the Wavy on display today for those summer beach vibes. V&Co.’s unique Proprietary Peptide Blend features peptides, amino acids, proteins, and vitamins – penetrating deep within the hair follicles to boost hydration & strength as well as increase volume & shine. All the products are free of sulfates and parabens and are cruelty-free, vegan, and color-safe.
LONG AND STRONG BABY: The other summer trend that will certainly continue into the fall and winter is long, wavy, fairytale princess hair. Vogue even voted it the Go-To Style for women over 50.
Lee Stafford Grow Strong & Long Stimulating Scalp Serum PRICE: $14.59 SHOP: @ Sally Beauty Lee Stafford’s Grow Strong & Long Stimulating Scalp Serum, available at Sally Beauty, strengthens your hair from within, reducing damage and breakage. Start using Lee Stafford’s Grow Strong & Long Scalp Serum now to nourish your scalp and fortify your strands with essential proteins like plant-based Lupine Seed Protein and Vegetable Protein, to achieve stronger, longer hair by summer. Elevate your summer hair care routine with Lee Stafford’s Grow Strong & Long Stimulating Scalp Serum, formulated to promote microcirculation when massaged in, supporting healthier, longer locks just in time for the sunny season.
THE PONYTAIL IS BACK: And let’s face it, 99% of us don’t have enough hair to make it look on-trend.
BELLAMI X Andrew Fitzsimons The Ponytail PRICE: $195 and Up @bellamihair.com BELLAMI has partnered with world-renowned hair stylist Andrew Fitzsimons to reinvent “The Ponytail” as the ultimate high-fashion accessory. Andrew’s fashion and celebrity styling expertise went into the design of this ready-to-wear ponytail extension that seamlessly blends with your natural hair. Crafted from 100% human hair, you can create endless looks, and after applying a heat protectant, you can style it with hot tools. The BELLAMI x Andrew Fitzsimons – The Ponytail provides comfortable wear, staying power, and showstopping length and volume.
