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Today is National Princess day! The perfect excuse to dress up fancy and pretend you are royalty for the day. Although many people are getting sick of all these "national days," the Princess day actually has an interesting history. It's a fairly new day of celebration, but it was created by "The Swan Princess" franchise. The animated film was originally  released in the U.S on November 18, 1994. This day was created to recognize the princess within each girl, regardless of their age. So whether you are 12 or 42, we hope you're ready to let your inner princess shine! We'll be looking at some of the most iconic Disney Princess hairstyles today and showing you how to recreate them at home.  Continue reading →

Are you still looking for the perfect gift for one of the women in your life? For many woman, hair is the most important feature. Some spend hours at the salon and hundreds of dollars to change up and maintain their luscious locks. I know I'm guilty of spending a bit too much on hair. So if your looking for a new creative gift to get the lady in your life, we've got you covered. Skip getting the typical  flowers, chocolate, jewellery or clothes, why not buy her trustworthy hair products that you'll know she'll love! Whether you're in need of a gift for your mom, sister, girlfriend or wife, we have some amazing options to keep her hair looking flawless.  Continue reading →

Shopping for guys can be tough. Trying to figure what they want or what they need can be a daunting task. I know I always default back on buying my dad some sort of sweater or shirt since he doesn't like shopping himself. But does he really want another shirt every year? Whether you're looking for the perfect gift for your dad, brother, boyfriend or husband, we have the perfect present for that special man in your life. Continue reading →

Bangs are a big decision, they can change your face completely If you've been thinking about getting bangs or are on the fence, we're about to make the decision a whole lot simpler.  Getting bangs can be a scary task, so we're about to share some tips on how to make the right decision for your face type. However before you go out and get that fringe, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, bangs are a time commitment. They can be fairly high maintenance and depending on your preference can take frequent appointments for trims. Furthermore, if your face is more towards the oily side, the bangs will get greasy quicker which means washing them more often or using some styling products. Continue reading →

Beauty Route is proud to present Pro Blo! Between November 15th until the 22nd, we are excited to announce that we will be partnering with Pro Blo! They are known for their amazing curling barrels and brushes that give real results. They are the secret to salon worthy hair. If you've ever dreamed of bouncy voluminous curls, then Pro Blo is the answer for you. Continue reading →

We are officially in November, which means Christmas shopping! Although Christmas is still about about 2 months away, some people like to be on top of their game and start their Christmas shopping early. I definitely applaud anyone who is organized enough to have their gift shopping done by early December. So for people who want to start their gift hunting, we've compiled some of the best self-care products for any hair or beauty lover in your life! Continue reading →

Raise your hand if you've ever been too lazy to wash your hair and regretted it the next morning? Waking up with greasy hair is no fun. Not only does it feel uncomfortable, but it looks flat and dirty. Although you will need to wash it eventually, there are a few quick fixes that can hide the grease for a good day or so. Especially since Halloween (tomorrow) falls on a Wednesday, these tricks will be particularly useful after a long night out of trick or treating or partying.   Continue reading →

There are only a few days left until Halloween! Do you have your costume yet? If you're still trying to figure out the perfect costume, don't stress out. Today we'll be helping you out by showing you cute hairstyles that will go with any costume you choose.  Whether you're dressing up as a leopard, witch, TV character or princess, these hairstyles can be adapted to any look! We'll be showing you 3 base looks as well as how to tailor them for your costume. Continue reading →

Still looking for some last minute Halloween costume inspiration? You've come to the right place! Today we'll be looking at how to recreate hairstyles from some of your favorite movie and TV characters. Halloween can be a pretty stressful time of year; everyone wants to have the perfect costume. I mean, what's worse then going to a Halloween party and everybody asking what you are? That's why finding inspiration from movies or shows that almost everyone is familiar with is the safest bet! Not only are the actual costumes easy to DIY at home, but the hairstyles can be simple to recreate as well. Continue reading →

37 never looked so good! Happy birthday to the one and only Kim K! In honor of this Kardashian's birthday, we will be showing you how to recreate 5 of her hair looks. Now Kim's style has definitely evolved over the years, but so has her hair evolution. Do you remember Kim's look from the earlier 2000's? However now she is a lot more daring with her style and hair and has opted for very sleek and bold looks. Between red carpets, paparazzi shots and her show Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kim has provided us with some major style inspo. So if you want to learn how to recreate some of her signature looks at home, just keep on reading. Continue reading →