BEAUTY PEARLS .... words of beauty. fashion. lifestyle.

TEXTURED TRESSES BOOK SIGNINGS 2004- 2007

2010-06-07T08:01:00.000-07:00

CHECK OUT PICS AND TEXTURED TRESSES BOOK SIGNINGS ALL OVER NYC AT TEXTURED TRESSES BEAUTY LOUNGE
http://texturebeautylounge.blogspot.com/

BEAUTY GIRL TALK FOR TEENS

2009-05-10T11:42:00.001-07:00

Beauty Girl Talk for Teens was created by Multi-Textured & Beauty Lifestyle Expert, Diane Da Costa, www.dianedacosta.com. BGT for Teens is the place where teens can express all their beauty likes, dislikes, skincare, makeup, haircare, hairstyling and fashion concerns with questions, stories, essays and thoughts. Check out Beauty Girl Talk For Teens

QUEEN LATIFAH'S CHOICE 'CELEB MAKEUP ARTIST - SAM FINE'

2009-01-12T08:14:00.000-08:00

Queen Latifah (PCAwards 09)

Sam Fine (Fine Beauty Tour)

We just loved Queen Latifah’s look at the 2009 People’s Choice Awards! How about you? The Queen’s choice to create her fabulous glowing look was Celebrity Makeup Artist and true legend in the business, Sam Fine

Would you like to create the same awesome look at home? Sam Fine gives us his how-to steps below using CoverGirl & CG Queen Collection. You can read more about Sam’s beauty tips in his best selling book, FINE BEAUTY. Sam also works his makeup artistry on celebrity moguls like, Tyra Banks, Beyonce, Vanessa Williams and Brandy to name a few.

NOW FOR QUEEN LATIFAH’S LOOK: Classic with a hint of color - Fine complimented the Queen’s red carpet look, a lovely flowing jeweled strap purple dress using subtle shades. For the on-air broadcast, Latifah wore a stunning green dress. Fine simply created a bolder lip for a more sensational look.

EYES: Fine used eggplant on the eye - it’s easier to wear than lilac and is closer to brown/mahogany tones. He applied it to the crease of the eye and underneath for definition with CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 4-Kit in Ice Princess, $5.61 at drugstore.com. He paired the eggplant with an opalescent beige shadow on the eyelid to open up the eye. Fine then used eye liner for definition on the top and tons of lashes. Sam says, “I don’t know anyone who can hit the red carpet without lashes.” To create longer fuller lashes Fine applied, CoverGirl VolumeExact Mascara in Very Black which helped to fuse Queen’s lashes to the extended lashes. $8.47 at drugstore.com.

CHEEKS: Queen Latifah just came back from the holidays so she had a nice base tan. So, Sam started with a dusting of bronzer which helps to keep the golden glow going. Then he layered on a rose colored blush on top of the bronzer for a hint of subtle color. Fine used CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Bronzer in Brown Bronze, $8.18 at drugstore.com.

LIPS: First, Fine lined Queen’s mouth with a lip liner. Sam says, “Liner is step I, even when doing a nude lip, especially on women of color. It really helps to define the lip.”

The lipstick and gloss were a neutral yet mauvy tone. A gloss was also applied on top to make the color stand out against her skin. CoverGirl Wetslicks, AmazeMint in Pink Positive, $6.25 at drugstore.com.

For the green dress: Fine went with a bold mouth by applying a cranberry colored lipstick and gloss by CoverGirl Queen Collection Vibrant Hue Color Lipstick in Cherrylicious. He created a totally different look by just changing the lips. He easily transformed the Queen’s red carpet look to an onstage glamorous and sexy look! CoverGirl Queen Collection $7.26 at drugstore.com.

Sam Fine ’How to Beauty Tips’ and quotes provided by Tractenberg Public Relations.

Reprinted from Uptownlife.net

SimpleeBEAUTIFUL EVENTS

2008-12-26T13:24:00.000-08:00

SimpleeBEAUTIFUL held it's second event at N Boutique: Beauty Glitz & Glamour Holiday Shopping on dec 13, 2008 featuring luxury beauty products, Jeweled hair accessories by Alejandra's Pearls and hair styling and makeup application. Watch out for 2009 when Simplee Beautiful offers brand name beauty products, hair styling and treatments with PhytoSpecific 'hair scope' and styling with Curls & Curly Q's products & more jewels in Midtown, NYC.

Kim, Diane & Alejandra

Diane & Nicole Moore (The Hotness.com)

Uptownlife.net features TAI Lip Shine Launch at N Boutique

2008-12-11T17:20:00.000-08:00

TAI Lip Shine was featured in in UPTOWN Magazine Winter 08 Issue.

Check out the TAI Lip Shine launch event at N Boutique on UPTOWN TV

November is Diabetes Awareness Month: TAI Lip Shine Supports ADA

2008-11-18T07:15:00.000-08:00

We are proud to introduce TAI Lip Shine, a signature lip gloss inspired by Celebrity Stylist, Diane Da Costa and personally created by Trae Bodge, Makeup Artist & Co-founder of Three Custom Color Specialists to benefit those living with diabetes.

20% of all proceeds benefits the American Diabetes Association.

TAI Lip Shine is available at http://www.threecustom.com/ and N Boutique in Harlem, NY

212 961 1036

JULIETTE LEWIS AT FASHION WEEK SPRING 2009

2008-09-11T13:14:00.000-07:00

Juliette Lewis is one of my favorite actors. She's been off the scence for a while but Earlecia Gibb caught up with her at Fashion Week Spring 2009. Juliette was one of the very first women, not of color to actually rock conrows on the red carpet. Check out what she's been up to and what new projects she has in store for us in the new year!!

LATINA BEAUTY REVEALS GLAM MAKEOVER

2008-07-27T19:59:00.000-07:00

WIN A MAKEOVER ON LATINA.COM

2008-04-26T13:39:00.000-07:00

JULISSA BERMUDEZ HOST AMERICAN BEAUTY TOUR AND GET'S LATINA.COM MAKEOVER

LAZARUS THE MAKEUP MAN GIVES JULISSA SMOKEY EYES

JULISSA BERMUDEZ TO HOST DIANE DA COSTA’S AMERICAN BEAUTY TOUR 2008

2008-03-20T10:06:00.001-07:00

ACTRESS & TV PERSONALITY JULISSA BERMUDEZ TO HOST DIANE DA COSTA’S AMERICAN BEAUTY TOUR 2008

New York, NY, March 8, 2008 - The American Beauty Tour’s April 20 kickoff just gained more pep with actress and TV personality Julissa Bermudez added to the mix. The former star interviewer for BET’s “106 & Park” will lend her talent as the ultimate makeover tour’s host for all dates nationwide.

A promo for Julissa Bermudez hosting the American Beauty Tour airs later this month in a webcast on Latina.com, in which the Dominican beauty’s American Beauty Makeover by Diane Da Costa is featured step-by-step. The live makeover by the celebrity stylist and author of Textured Tresses: The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining and Styling Natural Hair (Simon & Schuster) shows Latina.com readers just how unique the American Beauty Tour will be and what two lucky winners of Latina.com’s Glam Contest can win.

As a media sponsor of the tour, Latina.com is hosting the Glam Contest giving online readers the chance to win a makeover on the tour’s last dates in June in New York City. Through the Glam Contest, two lucky women will be flown to New York City for the only makeover in 2008 celebrating all shades, all shapes, all textures—curly, tightly coiled, wavy or straight—all-American Beauty.

Diane Da Costa’s American Beauty Makeover is the beauty revamp of a lifetime. The American Beauty Makeover includes a personalized look created by the celebrity stylist herself, do-it-yourself instructions for style upkeep, a hands-on guide to caring for your texture, plus makeup by Lazarus the Makeup Man.

To join Diane Da Costa in celebrating American Beauty, visit ddabtour.com for tour info. Partner sponsors for Diane Da Costa’s American Beauty Tour 2008 include, Becca Cosmetics, Jane Carter Solution, Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe, N Boutique, PhytoSpecific, AMBERmag.com, Latina.com, NaturallyCurly.com and UPTOWN.

ESTEEMED BEAUTY PANELISTS JOIN DIANE DA COSTA'S AMERICAN BEAUTY TOUR 2008

2008-01-25T21:27:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Curly Textured Beauties!!

We are happy to announce that after a few changes and wonderful additions to the Diane Da Costa’s American Beauty Tour, we are launching in March 2008. It’s time to come out and truly see what TEXTURE is all about. This one-of-a-kind event will feature my techniques and Top Stylists executing makeovers on contestant winners to completely transform the “everyday women” into Textured Divas right before your eyes. As if that was not enough, audience members will have the privilege to interact with our esteemed Beauty Editor Panelists, discovering all the beauty insider secrets needed to revamp or optimize their own look. And for the product junkies, we have a little something for you too. Everyone will receive a goodie bag filled with the fiercest arsenal to totally transform your look at home, including luxury hair products, makeup, and an autograph copy of my book, TEXTURED TRESSES.

This beauty experience is meant to enhance all women’s lives from the inside out. Diane Da Costa’s American Beauty Tour has partnered with DIVABETICS, to enrich the lives of women with Diabetes giving them the opportunity to participate on the tour while experiencing total inner and outer beauty transformations. In addition, I will host a Charity Benefit Silent Auction and Cocktail Party held in NYC, March 10, 2008. All are welcome! Proceeds will be donated to the American Diabetes Association. This is one of the best beauty events of the year! For more information and details on how to purchase tickets, go to www.ddabtour.com.

God Bless! We'll see you on the tour

Diane Da Costa, Producer, Celeb Stylist & Author

Earlecia Gibb/Beauty & Fashion Editor

EDITORIAL & PROFESSIONAL IMAGES

2007-12-07T10:19:00.000-08:00

X Click out of slide show homepage to view slide show

Slide # 1 Images courtesy of McIntosh Smith, G. Giraldo, Uptown Magazine, Roberti Legresti Slide #2 Images courtesy of G. Giraldo , RICK DAY

Diane Da Costa's American Beauty Tour 2008

2007-11-11T19:30:00.000-08:00

Greetings Beauties -

Welcome to the new and improved Official Diane Da Costa's Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Blog. I started this blog back in 2004, right after my book TEXTURED TRESSES was released. Since then, Ive been meeting lots of folks, signing books, conducting seminars all over the United States and Caribbean and working with celebrities and private clients. Recently, you might have seen my articles on AOL Black Voices HAIR APPARENT.

And starting January 2008, I begin writing a Beauty Column for Behindthechair.com.

We've also been very busy planning and producing the most fabulous makeover , tour (here's just a sneak peak, for all to participate. The Diane Da Costa's American Beauty Tour 2008 is coming to five cities: Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Indianapolis and New York City in February through May 2008.

A one of-a- kind total makeover awaits 40 contestant winners held on three beauty and lifestyle e-magazines, since December 2006. American Beauties will be transformed by MOI, Diane Da Costa, and my creative team with hair, makeup and wardrobe revamp! There's lots of fun in store for the audience too! You' ll receive live Q & A's with celebrity stylist, beauty editors and product company executives. Take home gift bags full of beauty and haircare products, an autographed Textured Tresses book, music, discounts for future purchases and a Meet & Greet, immediately following the event!

We've also partnered with the American Diabetes Association and DIVABETICS to help spread awareness of this major global epidemic. Several women living with diabetes will receive a fabulous makeover in two to three cities- all with the assistance of DIVABETICS. And a benefit fundraiser held in New York City in February 2008 that will benefit the ADA. So stay tune for more postings and information where you too will be able to make a difference and support our charity of choice.

Each week Earlecia Gibbs, our beauty & fashion editor will keep you abreast of all the latest trends in beauty and fashion. And we will bring you - CURLY TEXTURED TIPS of the Month for all hair textures...whether you are a relaxed, straight, wavy, curly or coily GIRL!! We all started with CURLY hair...how you decide to style your tresses creates the versatility. Textured Hair is Beautiful Hair!

Visit http://www.ddabtour.com/ for more details on dates, locations and tickets.

Until - stay BEAUTIFUL!!

Diane Da Costa
Author & Celeb StyleMaker

TEXTURE BEAUTY NEWS!!!

2006-07-04T11:47:00.000-07:00

It's finally summer and all is well...JUNE 06 was a magnificent month. TEXTURED TRESSES is in it's 5th printing with Simon & Schuster, and TAI TEXTURE launched the Rejuvenation Kit at the St. Martin Book Fair in St. Martin, Netherlands Antilles on June 3, 2006 and right here in Harlem at the Hue- man Bookstore on June 28, 2006. Both events had an outstanding turnout and the products and book were widely received. Textured Tresses Summer Trend Release was showcased at Hue-man Bookstore & Cafe.....check it out! And I must say my birthday bash at the HOTEL GANSEVOORST ROOFTOP was SMASHING!!! WHAT else can a girl ask for to start the summer off right.....JULY is expected to be even more fabulous... The LavenderMist will absolutely refresh and quench your thirsty, dry hair and skin with a lovely lavender aroma and the Botanical Serum is a light oil that moisturizes the body and hair with a delightful grapefruit and jasmine scent. Pick up - TAI Texture Rejuvenation Kit at Fine Salons, http://taitexture.com or call 866 396 6306. Larger sizes - available July 21, 2006 Have a great summer ya'll!!

Diane Da Costa -Website Re-Launch

2006-03-28T01:54:00.000-08:00

I am pleased to announce the re-launch of www.dianedacosta.com
on Saturday, April 8, 2006.

Visit www.dianedacosta.com to keep you abreast of upcoming news
regarding new products, seminars and special events.

New Products by Tai Texture Hair Care
Textured Tresses Style Seminar in S. Martin, WI
4th Annual St. Martin Book Fair Ã– Migration: Movement of the People, June 1 - 3, 2006, at the University of St. Martin and the Maison des Entreprises (Chamber of Commerce Building) Free International Book Fair, Beauty Seminar and Beauty Clinic
Texture Beauty Lounge hosted by Pair of Diamonds Entertainment
Eden's Lounge: 15 W. Eager Street, Baltimore, MD April 26, 2006 6 pm
Pearl Restaurant and Lounge: 901 F Street Washington, DC April 27, 2006 6pm

Come out for a night of cocktails and mixing with the fellas at the bar & Beauty Girl Talk with Moi! In a seperate glass enclosed lounge. We'll discuss every and anything you want to know about your beauty challenges. Tai Texture Hair Care will launch it's first product introduction - The Rejuvenation Kit - a handsome Product Model will be available to seduce your senses with lavender and citrus oils and answer all your questions on products

Feel The Texture.....................................Diane Da Costa

Celebration Women's History Month

2006-03-07T09:00:00.000-08:00

TAI TEXTURE CELEBRATES - YOU! - BEAUTIES!!!

In Celebration of Women's History Month - The entire month of March - we offer a Make-Over Package (Color, Cut & Style ) -for all hair textures ($250.00 - reg $300 - $350). And a complimentary Steam TAI Botanical Treatment.
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Sneak Preview! - INTRODUCING the first of many
finishing products to come!
Tai Texture Rejuvenation Kit -

Contains Texture LavenderMist, a reviving mist for hair
and skin -- Botanical Treatment "Spa Treatment for
the Body, Bath & Hair! & detangling comb in travel bag
(.75 fl oz airless pumps)............................................$25.00

Feel the Texture……………………………………………….
Diane Da Costa, Celeb Stylist/Author, Textured Tresses
Simon & Schuster, 2004
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Available March 27, 2006
Tai Texture/Serenity Salon
458 W. Broadway, Suite 2, NYC 10012
212 598 1182 ...www.naturallycurly.com.
To Place an order call 1866 396 6306... we accept MC/Visa & Discover
Manufactured Exclusively for TAI Texture Hair Care™ NYC 10012

Black History Monty: In Celebration of Madam CJ Walker

2006-01-28T12:51:00.000-08:00

My Muse Madam CJ Walker

Many new and excited changes are taking place in the
next few weeks.... Javon Easter, Celebrity Stylist &
Make-up Artist is joining my team at
Tai Texture /Serenity Salon on February 1, 2006.....
Also a new intern/assistant will start in February - part-time.

As you all know Tai Texture Hair Care is launching very soon...
You'll hear more in the upcoming weeks. The products
will be sold at the Tai Texture/Serenity Salon...
on http://www.taitexture.com/ launching 2/15/06 and
http://www.naturallycurly.com/ or you can call
866 396 6306 to place an orders.

As a result of all these wonderful events....
Ms Da Costa will have new hours starting February 1, 2006.

Diane Da Costa, Author & Celebrity Stylist -Specializing
in Textured & Precision Cuts, Dimensional Coloring,
Texturizers & Softeners, Smooth & Textured Styles,
Textured Weaves & Micro Strand Lace Hair Pieces.

Available by appointment only:
Tai Texture/Serenity Salon
458 W. Broadway, Suite 2
New York, NY 10012
212 598 1182
http://www.dianedacosta.com/

Tuesdays: 12 - 5 pm Consultations Only
(A non-refundable deposit is required)
Thursday: 9 - 6pm Fridays: 10 - 5 pm
Saturdays: 9 - 2 pm

Prosperity & Light /2006

Diane Da Costa
212 252 4472 (business svc.)
Author, Textured Tresses: The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining & Styling Natural Hair
Simon & Schuster, June 2004. Available on www.dianedacosta.com

Happy New Year Textured Divas! 06'

2006-01-03T20:54:00.000-08:00

Tai Texture News Brief – January 3, 2006

Happy New Year Textured Divas! Welcome to a year of
great and wonderful things to come – Showers of Blessings!

It’s that time again! Yes, Hats, Scarves, Gloves and

Winter Coats are here - The winter months shouldn’t

upset your healthy hair regime. And it most certainly

- should not- destroy your hair in just 3 short months.
So lets stay on top of a stress-free maintenance routine

to keep your Do's healthy & strong.

FIVE Tips for Resolving those Winter Hair Blues:

1. Keep the scalp purified and your tresses conditioned

with a Botanical Steam Treatment. Try Tai Texture

BotanicalTreatment available February 2006 in fine

beauty salons, www.naturallycurly.com and

www.taitexture.com. For pre-orders call 1 866 396 6306.

2. Keep the circulation flowing by massaging the scalp

bi-weekly with a light essential oil or shea butter.

3. Let’s promise to keep those ends, split-free by receiving

regular shaping and trims.

4. Textured Girlz & Boyz– (Free Natural Hair, Locs, Twist

& Braids) -Mist the Hair lightly with Tai Texture

LavenderMist or a conditioning Leave-In Mist to keep

your thirsty, dry hair moisturized during the months ahead.

Relaxed Ladies, try lightly misting your hair before flat
ironing or curling to provide a protective shield against

thermal heat…Just a little moisture now! Don’t soak it.

5. And Finally – Start preparing yourself to take off those

hats and receive a Complete Make-over in Late February

and March –Cut, Color & Style -

Ready for that seasonal change?…..Ready... Set... Go!!

Join me in welcoming the talented Javon Easter, celebrity stylist

and make-up artist to Team Texture in January 2006.

Javon is available for complete make-overs

Tues and Wednesdays 1 2- 7pm.

In the Month of January 2006 ONLY!..

Tai Texture/Serenity Salon, NYC is offering introductory

complimentary-Botanical Steam Treatments and

a very special Nioxin/Steam conditioning treatment

priced at $45.00 with any service.

This treatment is proven to assist in promoting hair growth
for early thinning hair conditions....Consult with

Diane Da Costa or Javon Easter. To schedule an appointment

please call 212 598 1182, Tues - Saturday 11 - 7 pm.

Prosperity & Light

Diane Da Costa

GUESS WHAT'S COMING TO TOWN?

2005-12-16T20:49:00.000-08:00

image essence magazine, 2005

GUESS? WHAT’S COMING

Diane Da Costa
Author, Textured Tresses
Presents

Remember the Ultimate

STEAM VAPOR EXPERIENCE

“Purify the scalp and condition the hair”
with
TAI TEXTURE BOTANICAL TREATMENT
A BOTANICAL STEAM
CONDITIONING SPA TREATMENT

Experience the Greatest Beauty in You

TAI Texture/Serenity Salon
(A Cooperative)
458 W. Broadway, suite 2
New York, NY 10012
212 598 1182/ 212 252 4472
http://www.dianedacosta.com/%20ddtexture@aol.com

COMING: JANUARY 2, 2006
Envision a new inner beauty as Diane and her staff personally
consults and creates each makeover with Color, Textured Cuts –
Textured Styles- Textured Extensions & Hair Pieces

Complimentary treatments with any hair service for the month of

January 2006 with this flyer.

By Appointment only:Wednesday – Friday: 11a – 7p /

Saturday: 9:30a-3:00p

HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR LOC DIVAS

2005-11-21T09:33:00.000-08:00

The Holiday Season is upon us & we continue
to be blessed...beloved!!
Share a gift with a friend, loved one or spouse by
purchasing a TAI TEXTURE HOLIDAY
GIFT CERTICATE or T'shirt
Complete make-over packages or individual
services at 20% savings. Complete MAKE-OVER :

HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATE MENU:

COLOR/CUT/CONDIITON & STYLE - Holiday special - $300- (org. $375 -400)
CLEANSE/COND/RETWIST/STYLE - $150 - (org. -$175.00
HERBAL CONDITIONER - $30.00 - (org. $50.00)
Loc Style only - (75.00 - org. $85.00 - $100)

CUT & Retwist - $175.00 - org. $225.00
COLOR & STYLE - Holiday Special $175.00- org. $225.00 & up
Individual services $50.00 & Up gift certificates

T'shirts - Holiday special $15.00
I AM TEXTURE, I GOT TEXTURE, TEXTURE IS POWER......
We accept Visa/MC, Discover and Cash
Call in and we will send out a gift certificate from you to that special someone or stop by
and pic it up. TAI TEXTURE /SERENITY SALON, 458 W. Broadway, NYC - 212 598 1182

All gift certificates can be used starting December 26, 2005.
Purchase Textured Tresses & T'shirts together
@Hue-man Bookstore, www.huemanbookstore.com
Suggested holiday gifts.

Love & Light/HAPPY HOLIDAYS,
Diane Da Costa

TAI TEXTURE HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATES

2005-11-18T14:12:00.000-08:00

The Holiday Season is upon us & we continue

to be blessed...beloved!!

Share a gift with a friend, loved one or spouse by purchasing a
TAI TEXTURE HOLIDAY GIFT CERTICATE or T'shirt

Complete make-over packages or individual services at 20% savings.
Complete MAKE-OVER :

COLOR/CUT/CONDIITON & STYLE -
Holiday special - $275 - org. $350 -400

SHAMPOO/Blow/Ceramic Iron
Holiday Special - $50 org. $65

(Natural med-long hair)
Holiday Special $55.00 - org. $75.00 - up

CUT & STYLE - Holiday Special $125.00 - org. $150.00
COLOR & STYLE - Holiday Special $135.00 - org. $150 & up

Individual services $45.00 & Up gift certificates

T'shirts - Holiday special $15.00

I AM TEXTURE, I GOT TEXTURE, TEXTURE IS POWER......

We accept Visa/MC, Discover and Cash
TAI TEXTURE /SERENITY SALON, NYC - 212 598 1182

Purchase Textured Tresses & T'shirts together

@Hue-man Bookstore, www.huemanbookstore.com

Suggested holiday gifts.

Love & Light/HAPPY HOLIDAYS,

Diane Da Costa

Textured Inspired T's - Part II

2005-11-07T08:36:00.000-08:00

I AM TEXTURE

A spin off of Textured Tresses has arrived. The new
Textured Inspired T-shirts are here... in three different styles
-I GOT TEXTURE, I AM TEXTURE and TEXTURE Is POWER -
in an array of color combinations. T's come in white, red, blue,
green and purple. Orignally $30.00 & $25.00 (Holiday sale $20.00)

To place an order please call 1866 396 6306 ($10.00 for shipping &
handling) or stop by Hue-man bookstore, Harlem NYC and
Serenity Salon, 458 W. Broadway, NYC 10012 , Wed- Saturdays.

Texture, Love & Light
DL.d

I AM TEXTURE / TEXTURE IS POWER

Textured Inspired T-s

2005-10-18T20:29:00.000-07:00

Textured Inspired T's- I Got Texture

coming soon - I Am Texture & Texture Is Power

Hello my Beauty Divas -

I've been so busy -so much so - I haven't had a chance to chat

with you in quite some time. Since our last conversation, I've

been in Las Vegas, teaching a brilliant seminar to over

100 stylist during the Design Essentials Hair Extravanza 2005...

It was electric.

Working like a made women to meet the deadlines for the product

line - R & D, Manufacturing, contracts, textile & packaging designs....

ooh la la - my head is spinning ... and still no products-

TAI TEXTURE will be available December 2005 and for the holidays

season.

And finally.... A spin off of Textured Tresses has arrived. The new

Textured Inspired T-shirts are here... in three different styles

-I GOT TEXTURE, I AM TEXTURE and TEXTURE Is POWER -

in an array of color combinations. T's come in white, red, blue,

green and purple. Orignally $30.00 & $25.00

To place an order please call 1866 396 6306 ($10.00 for shipping &

handling) or stop by Hue-man bookstore, Harlem NYC or

Serenity Salon, 458 W. Broadway, NYC 10012 , Wed- Saturdays.

Texture, Love & Light

TAI TEXTURE Featured in VIBE VIXEN

2005-08-19T21:58:00.000-07:00

TAI TEXTURE HAIR CARE, the multipurpose products for wavy, curly, and tightly coiled hair, created by author & hairdesigner Diane Da Costa, are the top picks in VIBE VIXEN's Style Scoop, Fall 2005 issue.
TAI TEXTURE includes LavenderMist for hair and skin, WhipCreme and TwistCreme, containing lavender and rosemary essential oils, as well as the Botanical Treatment- a bath, body and soothing scalp therapy for natural or relaxed hair.

TAI TEXTURE HAIR CARE drops this Fall -September/October 2005 and ranges in prices from $20.00 - $40.00. For more info - to place pre-orders - call 1 866 396-6306 or email TaiTexture@aol.com
Available on www.naturallycurly.com and Tai Texture salon, Soho, NYC this fall.

TBL- News Brief August 2005

2005-07-31T19:09:00.000-07:00

The summer is speeding by and believe it or not we are gearing up for back to school and back to work looks. What’s hot and what’s not? Your hair has taken some real abuse over this real summer heat and summer fun in the sun. What have you experienced this go round?First things first – you’ve got to get your hair deep conditioned with a steam, herbal, crème bath conditioning treatment. Re-shape that cut you received for the summer or get the latest fall hair cut – a rounded, style flip or medium feather/chopped layers with soft bangs. Refresh your color for fall - deep jewel tones of medium to light browns, plums and highlights of honey blondes are headed our way.

In Just one more month you’ll be able to purchase TAI Texture Hair Care on NaturallyCurly.com or 1866 396 3606. TAI Botanical Treatment is the perfect light botanical treatment for your herbal steam treatment. This multifunctional bath, skin and scalp oil is fortified with a blend of essential oils – leaving your hair soft, conditioned and manageable. For a natural straight look – try a thermal , ceramic straightening with TAI Texture WhipCrème which holds and recreates a straight, long lasting look for up to two weeks. Pantene Relaxed & Natural Color Radiance Shampoo and Conditioners are wonderful conditioning color enhancers onthe market today for every color tone. Essential oils and moisturizing conditioners penetrate deep to transform dry, fragile and color treated hair into strong, healthy hair that shines. What’s really hot are hair pieces. At Serenity Salon, NYC –we are show-casing adorable textured hair pieces that give great length and make it easy to maintain textured hairstyles for versatility and manageability. Not to mention they are extremely sexy, cute and fun!! Custom made 100% human hair, partial and full extension pieces and clip on ponytails that create natural looking faux ponytails or classy chignon buns are all the rage! You can experience textured hair one day, straight and long the next, then textured right back again. The Textured Faux Look! Everyone’s got to have one.

Texture, Love & Light
Diane

Texture Beauty Lounge News Brief – July 2005

2005-07-13T10:09:00.000-07:00

Textured Girl

On this beautiful, sunny, July afternoon, all I can think of -
is relaxing on the beach, and the cool breeze of the Caribbean Ocean.
While on this beach, I am spritzing my hair and skin with TAI Texture LavenderMist,
a refreshing and revitalizing mist that conditions the hair and soothes and calms the skin.
That's just it- the latest vision. TAI Texture launches September, 2005.
You'll be able to purchase TAI Texture in two more, short months for your
fall /resort vacations. So, if you're island hopping now, you'll definitely want to
maintain a quick and easy style for the remaining summer months ahead.

What's the quickest way to maintain your coif for the rest of the hot summer months? There are three quick steps and a very simple regimen to keep your mane easy and free for all textures.

Natural Textured Girls with wavy or curly hair can try my favorite summer formula-
*Spray on Jane Carter's Solution - Revitalize Leave-in Conditioner -comb through with a wide tooth comb *Apply two pumps of Wrap & Roll, then crunch those curls.
*Apply a dime-amount of Nourish & Shine. That's it -long lasting curly hair.

Texturized or Relaxed Girls. I have an easy ponytail style for you. Purchase a human hair- straight or wavy ponytail hair piece -comb/tie attachment.

*Mist your hair with Revitalize Leave -in Conditioner, to help with those little fly-aways. Give it a slight tap w/a flat iron or just let dry
*Apply a pea size amount of Nourish & Shine
*Brush Hair back or create a side part -with a soft bristle brush, then secure with a cloth or coated elastic band. *Attach your hair piece and prance on your way.

Purchase Jane Carter's Solution on http://www.naturallycurly.com/ And check out the July, 2005 column, Ask the Experts? by moi -on Naturally Curly.com

If you want to mist your short natural or de-quench your thirsty locs - check out PhytoSpecific Integral Hair Care - A new multi-purpose styling spray designed to detangle, define and dazzle hair when it's wet or dry, whether you wear it curly or straightened. Just add to water in a trial size spray bottle and carry in your purse to refresh your tresses throughout the day.

http:// www.phytospecific.com

Great looks for after beach or work out styles!

Beauty & Prosperity!

Diane

NEW DATE

2005-07-07T10:33:00.000-07:00

Diane Da Costa

Author, Celebrity Designer

Textured Tresses
Cocktails-Consultations-Book Signing
@

Nubian Heritage Lifestyle Store

2037 5th Avenue / 126th Street

Harlem, NY 10035

*Friday, July 29, 2005: 6 - 8 pm*

Instore Booksigning @ Nubian Heritage LifeStyle Store

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Nubian Heritage &
Texture Beauty Lounge
Presents
Diane Da Costa
Author, Celebrity Hair Stylist
Textured Tresses
Cocktails-Consultations-Book Signing

Nubian Heritage Lifestyle Store
2037 5th Avenue, @ 126th Street
Harlem, NY 10035
Friday, July 8, 2005: 6 - 8 pm
SékouWrites
Author (When Butterflies Kiss) & relationship columnist (Black Men on Black Love)
Will read an excerpt from the foreword of Textured Tresses.

Enjoy african wine/tea from the café - Ethiopian Honey Wine and an African Honey Bush Tea - Network/SOCIALize – Product goodie BAG GIVEAWAYS: NUBIAN HEritage Shea Butter Product line
Exotic SUMMER HAIR Fashions

Books available at your local bookseller, favorite online retailer, and http://www.dianedacosta.blogspot.com/
More about SekouWrites: http://www.sekouwrites.com/.
RSVP dldreps@aol.com

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Phyto Plage Sun Products

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Phyto Plage Sun Products

SUMMER MADNESS

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Is it me - or did we just jump from a cool spring to a blazing hot summer?
With all this heat and humidity -What's a gal to do - to control and maintain
her hairstyle? Hold tight and listen up!! - I found some great pics for the
Month of June...

First, PhytoSpecific has a great relaxer on the market for softening,
texturizing and relaxing. This product is magnifique - it contains no sodium or
calcium hydroxide, therefore it is very mild on the hair cuticle - leaving the
hair fuller, softer with a satin finish. Tres expensive....but worth every $$$

Looking for some sun care for the hair - Look no further- Again the
Ales Group from France has repackaged and released Phtyo Plage.
Each product contains a unique blend of plant extracts specifically concentrated
to provide more effective UV protectors, to better nourish, repair and moisturize
even the most sun exposed hair.

PHYTO PLAGE products address the needs of every hair type and double
as styling aids for radiant hair on and off the beach.

For your protection: Protective Sun Veil with UV filter and sunflower extract
Protective Beach Spray with UV filter and olive oil extract
New! Protective Styling Gel with UV filter and galanga extract

For repair and moisture: Moisturizing Hair and Body Wash
with bamboo marrow
After-sun Repair Mask with rush nut oil
New! Hydrating After-Sun Mist with sugarcane extract

I have just what you need to style & hold your naturally curly,
spiral and texturized hair - Jane Carters Solution Wrap & Roll Form
does the trick every time!

And the number one pic of the month is MOP - Modern Organic Products -
for developing a pomade mist in a spray bottle- Mop Pomade Mist -Voila!
This product is so versatile. Just, mist before blowdrying and flat ironing for heat
protection and fly aways. Then turn around and use it again on locs,
twist & braids to hold and groom the hair.

Now, everyone keeps asking when is TAI Texture Hair care coming out.
The good new is that we just finalized all the samples for the line
and we plan to launch the products in August/September! Yeah!
You'r not going to believe how multifunctional these styling &
body products are. But you'll have to wait just a few months longer.........

Until we meet again...

Beauty & Hair News brought to you
by
Diane Da Costa

Diane's Product Pics of the Month

2005-05-19T21:29:00.000-07:00

A sensational line of products on the market, offering a complete line of Shampoos/Conditioners and Styling products is Kenra in the silver/glass packaging. The Clarifying Shampoo with Grapeseed oil is wonderful for shampooing after swimming in the ocean, pool or after an extreme workout. Just let the aroma uplift you. Always follow up with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner for curly, very curly and coily hair - straight and wavy hair - follow up with condtioner.

Everyone's under so much stress, young or old - your hair just seems to keep falling out! Try Nioxin Shampoo/Condition System - helps rejuvenate and stimulate hair growth or you can massage some Shea Butter into the scalp, Try L'Occutane Shea Butter.

Are you thinking about Texturizing or Softening your textured hair for more manangability?-Try Design Essential's Low Lye relaxer with Shea Butter. This product is very mild and releases your curl pattern with/out irritation. Ask your stylist for more information or http://www.designessentials.com/ Got to go now -

And don't forget to check out the Teen Braid Spot on http://www.dianedacosta.blogspot.com/ -
you might want to send your child, friend or niece during the summer months to get their hair did. Ta Ta!!

Booking Information

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Diane is avail for Salon Appt's Wed- Fri, 11-6 and Limited Saturdays, 10-4pm:212 598 1182.

Booking Info:

Ken Barboza & Associates, Inc. -
212 505 8635
Editorial work, artist & entertainers'Hairstyling

DL.d Reps, LLC -
212 252 4472
Instore Book signings, Seminars & Special appearance -
-We appreciate your business.

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Diane Da Costa is available for professional consultations and appt's at

Serenity Salon, 458 W. Broadway, Suite 2, Soho, NY 10012.

A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your deposit. We accept,

credit cards, debit and cash only. Once appt is secure, you are only able

to reschedule 1 time within a 24 hour period and within a month/cancelations

are not honored. We are not responsible for missed appt.-

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To book an appt call 212 598 1182, tues-fri

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Consultations cover hair analysis, care, maintenance, styling options, cuts, color and products.
A consultation fee is required

Instore book signing

2005-05-15T12:03:00.000-07:00

McNally Robinson InStore signing Hair Show

Teen Braid Spot sample Braids -Indi-Braids

2005-05-13T12:17:00.000-07:00

Sample Indi Braids

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Sample Indi Braids

Indi Curly braids

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Sample style

Loc-Fishtail

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Sample style

Large C-Rows

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Sample styles

Teen Braid Spot

2005-05-13T10:43:00.000-07:00

Is your daughter's Hair Wild and Free? Do you want to be stress free for the summer months ahead. Relax.... Help is on the way!
Come to the Teen Braid Spot -
@ Serenity Salon

458 W. Broadway, Suite 2 (Prince/Houston).
SOHO, NY 10012
212 598 1182

Diane Da Costa, is finally opening up her chair to the younger audience. She will walk you thru caring for your child's hair, conditioners, trim-if need be, and perhaps a texturizer for ages 14 & up only. Then you can choose from an array of styles from locs, twists to various cornrows and braids w/wo extensions (styled by her assistant). Styles that last your daughter/son, through the summer most.

Stop by the
TEEN BRAID SPOT
Complimentary Consultation with Author/Celebrity Stylist

Diane Da Costa / Textured Tresses
Simon & Schuster, 2004
avail on www.amazon.com

Serenity Salon
458 West Broadway, Suite 2
New York, NY 10012
212 598 1182

By appt only: For ages 5 - 16 years old
Consultaions Wed Fri 11 - 6:
Styles/Braids on Saturday 9:30- 4 pm
Visit http://www.dianedacosta.com/ / http://www.texturebeautylounge.blogspot.com/

Braids by her personal Assistant

Photo Gallery below:
4 Large C-Rows Extended, Loc Fishtail Braid/ C-Rows Bun, Indi Curly Braids
Indi Long Braids

**And many more styles with/without extensions at special rates**

2005-04-27T21:53:00.000-07:00

Spend a evenning with Diane Da Costa, author of Textured Tresses, Simon & Schuster, 2004 at McNally Robinson Bookstore: 50 Prince Street, SOHO, NY, Monday May 2, 2005 - 7 pm. Reading/discussion/Q & A , product Give-aways, book raffle & Demo on Models. Sekow, www.SekowWrites.com reads an excerpt. Already have Textured Tresses... bring a friend or pass this on to a fellow beauty product/hairstyles lover. See ya there!!

Review on Textured Tresses

2005-04-22T09:47:00.000-07:00

THE RU REPORT / JUNE 24 / VOLUME 3.40 (First Edition): BOOK BONANZA: Diane Da Costa Offers Much Texture, by Karu F. Daniels (New York, NY)

Diane Da Costa , Textured Tresses (Jun. 24, 2004)

Theres one reason why I look forward to summer every year. Not because of the exposed flesh on the city streets and at the beach, either. Its because for one reason or another, there seems to be a deluge of literary offerings for the masses to consume.
TRESSED UP: Veteran hair designer Diane Da Costa has finally gotten her just desserts.
The celebrated coiffeuse just released her fist book, titled Textured Tresses: The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining and Styling Natural Hair. The near-200 hundred page trade paperback has just hit the bookshelves, and is already all the rave.

In the Fireside Original, Miss Da Costa teams up with XXL magazines lovely lifestyle editor Paula T. Renfroe to educate consumers and professionals with this informative styling guide. I wanted everyone to understand that [people] of color are born with beautiful textured hair from straight to very tightly coiled hair, Miss Da Costa told The RU Report. As long as [people] love their hair and appreciated its natural texture - then all possibilities could open up to them - in any direction they want to go.

In the book, which features a foreword by her pal and sometimes client Blair Underwood, readers can learn how to identify what their hair texture is, as well as how to obtain healthy hair through proper care, styling, and maintenance. Divided into two parts (Prepping The Canvas and Achieve It), the photo heavy book provides readers with information on using various hair products, tools, and techniques that work specifically well with textured hair as well.

My specialty is coloring, precision cutting and I am known for my natural textured styles, Miss Da Costa attests. Featured in British Elle, Essence and The New York Times, the former hair editor of the now-defunct Honey magazine, currently runs She runs the New York City-based DL.d Consultants for Image and Life. Just up until a few years ago, she operated one of the hippest and ultra-fab salons, Dyaspora Salon Spa, which was well known for its innovative natural textured hairstyles. A whos who of Black Entertainment has sat under her chair, including Lauryn Hill, Lenny Kravitz, Ed Gordon and Grammy Award winning jazz diva Dee Dee Bridgewater, who is prominently featured in the book.
Dee Dee has been one of the most electric, spiritual, talented women I've ever had the honor or being around as well as to create hairstyles for, she shared. Our sessions were always delightful, airy, peaceful especially when you see this woman speaking fluent French - She could very well be my spiritual Mother.

To Purchase Texture Tresses visit www.amazon.com

Essence

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Essence
This accessorized fishtail is a lovely way to style your locs for any occassion. Featured in Essence Magazine, December 2004

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SBH

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Pics from SBH

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SBH

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Diane Da Costa

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Publicity Photo/Diane

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Take a look at some of my lastest photoshoots with Essence Magazine and Sophisticates Black Hair

Diane and Harriette Cole (Author, Jumping the Broom)

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Media event