Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost Have Glam Date Night at White House Correspondents Dinner

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• At the Vanity Fair party later that evening, she wore a black dress with a sheer top and a one-shouldered jacket.
• Black Widow's scenes with short blonde hair take place in the immediate aftermath of "Infinity War"
• Why TikTok is Influencing Beauty Lovers to try Pink Under Eyes
• She totally switched it up for the Netflix 2020 Golden Globes after-party in this feathery mini-dress.

Romanoff kisses him, but decides that they should stay and pushes him off a ledge to trigger a transformation into the Hulk. She rallies with the other Avengers and Vision in the battle against Ultron. Following their victory, she and Rogers form a new team at the Avengers Compound consisting of Wilson, Rhodes, Maximoff, and Vision. When Nick Fury activates the Avengers Initiative, she becomes a founding member. Black Widow's red locks are present for the shot when it looks like the remaining Avengers (including Nebula and Tony Stark, safely back on Earth) are suited up and heading out for a fight. All too aware of this, Marvel Studios asked fans to "claim" a Black Widow MCU hairstyle on the studio's UK/Ireland Twitter account.

At the Vanity Fair party later that evening, she wore a black dress with a sheer top and a one-shouldered jacket.

The rest of the Widows arrive as Belova, Vostokoff, and Shostakov say goodbye to Romanoff and she gives Belova the last antidote vial and the portable drive, telling her to find and free the other Widows. As they leave, Romanoff awaits the arrival of Ross and his men. Two weeks later, Romanoff reunites with Mason who has supplied her with a Quinjet. She departs to free the detained Avengers from the Raft. As a fugitive from the United Nations, Romanoff escapes from Ross and flees to a safehouse in Norway where she reunites with her contact Rick Mason.

Black Widow's scenes with short blonde hair take place in the immediate aftermath of "Infinity War"

Zendaya dyed her hair blood-orange to pay homage to a character in Spider-Man, MJ aka Mary Jane Watson. Although the actress has rocked every shade of the rainbow, this is arguably one of my favorite hair colors she's ever done. Her hair was teased to achieve the volume in the crown area for a big pouf. The ends of her hair have been texturized by styling it in slight waves. The cool, dirty blonde hair color brings out her skin tone. Take a leaf out of Scarlett’s book and opt for this hairstyle that will perfectly match your bohemian spirit.

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She, Banner, Rogers, Rhodes, Thor, and Rocket return to the Compound and shortly after, meet Carol Danvers. She and the others then witness Danvers return with the Benatar, bringing Stark and Nebula. Romanoff then gives a briefing on the Blip, before learning Thanos' location from Nebula. She, Rocket, Danvers, Nebula, Rogers, Thor, Banner, and Rhodes then travel into space to find him. On the Garden planet, they learn Thanos destroyed the stones, much to their dismay, and Thor decapitates him. In 2018, Romanoff, Rogers, and Wilson arrive in Edinburgh to defend Maximoff and Vision from Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight, two of Thanos' adopted children.

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In a total reversal from the Old Hollywood glam of her Golden Globes look, she opted for this modern gown by Armani Privé for the SAG Awards. There's a lot to look at with this dress, from the asymmetrical hem to the ruffles to the blindingly silver hue. Yes, in addition to a wide slit and V-neck, this Balmain dress was also bedazzled. The dress was perfectly on-theme, as it appeared to be covered in ancient Roman imagery.

She totally switched it up for the Netflix 2020 Golden Globes after-party in this feathery mini-dress.

Take inspiration from her style and recreate one of her many iconic looks. Of course, you can add your twist to it and make it your own. Scarlett Johansson nailed the pixie look and proved that short hair does not limit one’s styling options. She looked all formal in this pixie cut paired with Michael Kors. This layered side-parted pixie gave a lifted and voluminous look while the color gradient enhanced her appearance. Sport the high-school look with this curly bob hairstyle.

Dark Golden Blonde Pixie with Side Swept Bangs

The springy curls draw attention to her jawline and lend her a girl-next-door look. The height, coupled with the curls, adds volume and bounce to her hair. If you want a mohawk but are not a fan of spiky hair, try this look. To add some softness to your pixie apply gel to your hair and brush it up towards one side. Comb down the hair at the sides of your head and brush it down to prevent it from sticking out.

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Scarlett Johansson flaunts this gelled down pixie cut flawlessly. It accentuates her cheekbones, jawline, and neck quite beautifully. At the New York premiere of Rough Night in 2017, the actress wore her blonde pixie in a sleek do with a dramatic cat eye and a berry pink lip. At the Paris premiere for Ghost In The Shell in 2017, Johansson wore her pixie side-parted with a shimmery golden smoky eye and a pink glossy lip.

Johansson's 2011 Oscars dress was all about the giant back cutout. It was designed by Dolce & Gabbana.

The curves of the curls add volume, texture, and style to her hair. If you have short hair, chances are you often sport the same hairstyle. Adding some lift at the front or a trim with layered ends can set a common hairstyle apart from the rest. If you type "red hair spies" into Google, it throws up fictional characters and real women accused of committing espionage. It might seem like a cliché for on-screen covert agents to favor this daring shade, but when the so-called real deal leans into this trope, all bets are off. Wearing her newly tousled blonde locks in natural waves with a burnt copper smoky eye, Johansson looked sunny at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards in 2011.

In a departure from her usual slinky dresses, Johansson opted for this show-stopper Vera Wang gown with a giant embellished bow, long train, and deep-V neckline. The Celine dress featured red sequins all over and a bold slit. Her show-stopping gown was designed by Versace, while the necklace is a Swarovski crystal-embroidered collar. Johansson's dress was vintage Vera Wang, and she added a real diamond headpiece by Chopard to complete the look. Scarlett sported this beautifully messy hairstyle at her Star Walk of Fame ceremony. The twisted messy hair is curled and then pinned in place.

She is well-known for all her red carpet looks and fashion trends– from her dresses to makeup to hairstyles. Italian actress Luciana Paluzzi originally auditioned for the lead Thunderball Bond girl Domino, but when she lost out on that role to Claudine Auger, the villainous Volpe was offered to her instead. Originally an Irish character called Fiona Kelley, the name was changed to match Paluzzi's nationality while nodding to her hair color — Volpe means "fox" in Italian. And just like a fox, she is incredibly wily, matching her target in every way including her driving skills, her deadly aim, and her seduction technique. Delivering the shampoo commercial shot, she shakes her strawberry blonde hair out of a motorcycle helmet. However, instead of outsmarting Bond, Volpe is picked off by a bullet that was meant for him.

However, this is the brightest—and boldest—red tint she's taken on yet. There’s a great compilation video on YouTube in which Scarlett Johansson suffers through question after insulting question posed to her by journalists about Black Widow’s appearance. Her co-stars are asked about stunts and character motivation, and she is asked what food she had to eat to get in shape. Perhaps this latest news, that the main thing audiences are taking from Black Widow is her lovely shiny hair, is an extension of that same trend. Molly Ringwald arrived in a custom golden gown that featured an asymmetrical neckline and pleated skirt from Cong Tri. Chris Pine debuted his new grey beard at the event, dressing in a chic white dinner jacket.

I'm throwing it back to 2011, when Rihanna's crimson-coated curls turned everyone's heads. In case you needed a nudge, here's every reason you shouldn't fear rocking fire-red hair and larger-than-life curls. Scarlett’s hairstylist and makeup artist are great at their job.

Scarlett has a fine jawline, and this hairstyle makes it more prominent. I mean, just look at  how timeless  she looks in this hairstyle! She has paired a classic French twist with side-swept bangs. If you have thin or fine hair, this is a great way to make it look voluminous.

Fran Drescher walked the red carpet in an embossed two-piece suit set in a bright ivory colorway. Actress Sophia Bush made a surprise appearance on the red carpet in a stunning strapless gown with some gold embellishments. Although Emma Stone's dabbled on the dark side this year debuting deep brunette hair, her signature red shade styled in classic, '50s S-wave curls is the classic Emma we know and love. Get inspired by Scarlett Johansson’s stunning hairstyles and haircuts! She has sported everything from short and edgy to long and glamorous. Scarlett Johansson’s iconic role, the Black Widow or Natasha Romanoff, has iconic red hair.

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• Buttery Blonde, February 2007
• Scarlett fever: why Black Widow has sparked a trend for red hair
• Retro Glam Curls
• The Hunger Games Timeline, Briefly Explained
• Zendaya Sparkles in Custom Crystallized 'Challengers' Movie Poster Dress
• FKA Twigs Bright Apricot

Sadly, her skills only got her so far on the dance floor before she was used as a human shield. For anyone wondering, Johansson has been starring in movies since she was nine years old (her first appearance was in North in 1994), so we do have some insight into what her natural hair color might be. As a young child, she appeared to have the blond hair she's known for, although it seems to have deepened into a light brown shade as she's gotten older. Remember when Sophie Turner and her red hair were inseparable?

Buttery Blonde, February 2007

This continues the past 24 hours' big hair-change trend, with Jenna Dewan-Tatum going shorter and Real Housewife Kyle Richards sporting curls. As for what triggered Scarlett's makeover, perhaps she was inspired by her red Avengers hair (since she's shooting the next Captain America, a movie within the Avengers world). Maybe she just missed the way strawberry tones warm up her skin. Or maybe she just feels right when her hair color matches her first name. Whatever the reason behind the switch, we're curious to see what it looks like without a hat on top.

Scarlett fever: why Black Widow has sparked a trend for red hair

Scarlett Johansson has always been a red carpet favorite, since she made her debut at the age of nine. And over the years, the actress has become known for her adventurous, yet playful style, and appetite for ever-changing beauty looks. From red to brunette and all shades of blonde, the Golden Globe nominee doesn’t own a signature style. As the face Dolce & Gabbana makeup, the Rough Night star knows how to take risks with golden smoky eyes and bold red lips. Here, a look back at the Johansson’s best beauty moments on the red carpet.

Retro Glam Curls

To recreate this look, part your hair and bangs deeply on one side. Gather the rest of your hair and wrap it in a low side bun. Notice how Scarlett’s curls here are curved away from her face?

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The dinner's featured speaker has usually been a comedian, with names like Trevor Noah, Jimmy Kimmel and Conan O'Brien, hosting the annual dinner and roast in the past. The event, usually attended by the president and the first lady, helps to raise money for the WHCA, funds journalism scholarships and honors recipients of the WHCA’s professional journalism awards. Jost, 41, meanwhile, complimented his love in a Giorgio Armani navy blue one-button peak lapel tuxedo trimmed in satin. Da’Vine Joy Randolph arrived in a bold green gown designed with an asymmetrical neckline and miniature train detail. Chris Pine arrived in a bright ivory rope shawl-collar single-breasted dinner jacket from Brunello Cucinelli. Ahead, WWD has listed some of the most memorable celebrity arrivals from this year’s White House Correspondents Dinner red carpet.

The layers in the lower half of her hair give an added depth and dimension. Another great way to accentuate short, thick hair is by adding some highlights at the ends  of your hair. Then, style your hair in some light curls to accentuate the highlights.

In 2012, Romanoff is being interrogated by Russian criminals when Agent Phil Coulson contacts her to inform her that Barton has been compromised. Romanoff promptly overcomes the Russians, whom she had only allowed to capture her in order to extract information. After Fury reactivates the "Avengers Initiative", she goes to Kolkata and recruits Bruce Banner to use his expertise to track the gamma signature of the Tesseract. She is introduced to Steve Rogers by Coulson and pilots a Quinjet to Stuttgart where Stark and Rogers have a confrontation with Loki who surrenders.

Jenner wore a navy blazer and dress pants over a white blouse while Hutchins wore a dark long-sleeved maxi dress. Fisher wore a bright blue ensemble as she hit the WHCD red carpet. The Oscar winner wore an eye-catching green gown to the annual event.

Scarlett looks like a fierce warrior with this hairstyle. This is another wonderful hairstyle for women with short hair. It makes her hair look chic without taking any attention off her face. Scarlett looks like a Southern belle with this hairstyle.

From scarlet hues to golden copper, here are 15 stunning shades of red to take to your colorist. Trained at the notorious Red Room Academy, Natasha's hair plays into the Soviet spy stereotype even if the suggestion is this is her natural hair color. Natasha has gone through many different styles across her decade in Marvel movies, including long curls and a sleek lob back to shorter waves. She ditches the signature red for bottle blonde when on the run, dying her distinctive color in an attempt to protect her identity before letting it grow out in Endgame. Being a good spy is about blending into your surroundings, but there are times when standing out is vital to the mission.

Wearing her auburn brown locks swept over in soft curls with a dewy, luminous skin, Johansson looks romantic at the film premiere of the The Spirit. Johansson wore her light brown locks in natural waves with a hint of blush on the cheeks and a natural glossy lip at the premiere of Orange County in 2002. Last week's big beauty news was Blake Lively dyeing her hair red.

Host Colin Jost arrived at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, April 27, in a navy Giorgio Armani tux with wife Scarlett Johansson by his side. The Black Widow star wore a custom white strapless gown from Giorgio Armani Privé. The silk column dress was trimmed with crystals and worn with a matching scarf. Scarlett slicked her hair back and finished off her look with a bold red lip. Tucked neatly under her black fedora, Scarlett Johansson almost succeeded in covering her fiery new hair color.

Back to brunette, Johansson wore her dark hair in romantic curls at the Moet & Chandon’s A Tribute To Cinema Party in 2009. In 2015, Romanoff and the other Avengers attack a Hydra facility in Sokovia where they recover Loki's scepter and encounter Wanda Maximoff and her twin brother Pietro. At the Avengers Tower, Romanoff attends the celebratory party and witnesses Ultron's first attack. She and the team go to Johannesburg to stop Ultron, but Maximoff subdues Romanoff, causing her to see visions of her time at the Red Room.

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• pattern Shower Brush
• How do I clean a boar-bristle hairbrush?
• Best Boar-Bristle Brushes for Softer, Smoother Strands
• Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Shower Brush
• Best for Dry Hair
• How we reviewed this article:
• BESTOOL Detangling Brush

Many nylon bristles also have small, ballpoint caps on them to make them a bit gentler on the scalp. Available in 11 colors, this detangling brush boasts a unique spiral design that’s made to adapt to your scalp’s shape and contours. The long, thin bristles effortlessly work through knots, massaging your scalp in the process. And for those who are eco-conscious, the brush is crafted with bioplastic straw, ensuring it’s 100% vegan and recyclable. While traditional hairbrushes are designed to detangle, styling brushes are better suited for maintaining your hair’s natural definition, delivering salon-worthy results.

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How do I clean a boar-bristle hairbrush?

This brush is made with a mix of boar and nylon tufts which is especially great for those with fine hair. With every brush, you can gently massage your scalp, detangle hair, and distribute your hair’s natural oils for a nourished shine. This French brand knows a thing or two about how to make someone feel like a million bucks, and the design is just one of our many favorite things about this built-to-last brush. This Revlon hair dryer brush is the best for most hair types and textures and is such a tried-and-true product. It doesn’t tug on your hair like others do and has a mix of nylon and tufted bristles that leaves you with a gorge shine and so much volume.

Best Boar-Bristle Brushes for Softer, Smoother Strands

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However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The ideal brush size depends on the hair length and style you’re looking for. As a general rule of thumb, there should be a positive correlation between barrel size and hair length.

Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Shower Brush

For years, the Wet Brush has been my go-to because of its detangling prowess. In other words, these bristles are supposed to move through snarls without snagging. Still, they’re long enough to get deep into knots and loosen them without causing any discomfort. Despite the name, the Wet Brush worked just as well to detangle dry hair. It also smoothed any lumps getting in the way of a well-styled ponytail. One of Swangnete's faves, this brush detangles and can be used on wet or dry hair, but is perfect for getting knots out post-shower.

Best for Dry Hair

The best detangling brushes also have widely spread bristles, which can separate knots without being too harsh. And since you’ll likely be brushing for a while, finding an ergonomic, easy-to-grip handle is also worth considering. This brush’s natural bristles are ideal for straight fine hair since they’re soft, gentle, and effectively redistribute natural oils.

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Go ahead and buy more than one, so you can easily toss them in your favorite bags. We combed through best-seller lists across retailers, beauty blogs, social media, and other best-of lists to find the best hair brushes on the market. Then, we put each of the hair brushes to the test, on both dry and wet hair, pitting the hair brushes from top-rated brands against one another to find a winner. And though it took tangles out of dry hair in a breeze, the brush underperformed when it came time to brush wet hair. For me, this is arguably more important because I tend to brush my hair when it’s wet to rid it of tangles and then leave it alone once it’s styled. I love paddle brushes reminiscent of this one by GHD, but it turned out to be way too large for my liking.

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While our experts tend to advise against brushing wet hair, they agree that certain tools minimize damage. Since your hair is the most vulnerable when it’s wet, wider-spaced bristles are the least invasive. If you do opt to brush your hair in the shower, Quinones says to look for wet-specific brushes. Ionic hairbrushes can reduce frizz, generating negatively charged ions to counteract any static your hair may produce. With ball-tipped nylon bristles, this brush provides a soothing scalp massage while detangling in the process.

And as an added bonus, you'll also receive a handy scrunchie to keep hair out of your face. The bristles also felt too scratchy on my scalp, and they snagged on both wet and dry hair, despite the absence of any significant tangles. Although they don’t have ballpoints, they weren’t as scratchy as the ones on the Mason Pearson hair brush.

Zeynep Mehmetoglu, the marketing and brand management director at Maid Bright, a professional house cleaning service, recommends Dyson vacuums for pet hair and general household needs. ”They’re one the more expensive side, but cleaning them is easy and the fact that you don’t have to replace vacuum bags is also an advantage,” she says. It’s our goal to keep inventing new products which are easy to use and to have products that harmonize with others to produce a great hair design. This weightless conditioner is the perfect way to nourish thin or fine air. It not only smoothes frizzy locks, but also adds subtle shine and hydration for anyone sensitive to heavy product. Smooth and condition hair quickly and efficiently with this spring-ready hair treatment.

Add a bit of gel to the bristles to easily smooth your edges (a.k.a. those little baby hairs framing your face) for a pro-quality look. Consistently cleaning your vacuum is important to maintaining its performance over time, and that’s even more so when dealing with pet hair, says Mock. Doing so helps prevent clogs and ensures that the vacuum is working at its maximum capacity. She recommends cleaning the vacuum’s filter and brush rolls after every use and emptying the dustbin or bag as soon as it gets full—not doing so weakens suction power. Be sure to read the manufacturer's directions on cleaning your specific model, too. YS Park brings over 45 years of experience to the table and offers one of the largest selections of high quality and professional-grade hair tools like hair brushes, combs, and accessories.

Flexible boar bristles won't always tame a thick mane as they should. So, to penetrate hair that’s particularly thick, you’ll want to use a nylon brush. Nylon bristles function similarly to their all-natural sisters, but they’re stiffer and offer more control. Furthermore, Diaz-Santin says nylon bristles are heat-resistant, making them suitable for use with hot tools such as a hair dryer. "They can withstand the heat without melting or warping, allowing for efficient styling and smoothing of the hair," she says. Round brushes are wonderful for blow drying and creating volume for all hair types—you just have to be gentle if you have fine hair.

So, not only does this paddle brush help maintain already-thick hair, but it helps promote fullness as well. Fragile hair requires a gentler brush, and this pick from Tangle Teezer is designed specifically for those with hair prone to breakage. The signature two-tiered teeth include a mix of shorter and longer bristles, with the longer ones made to remove knots while the shorter ones prioritize smoothing. Dueñas recommends the Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush, which provides a gentle, massage-like sensation without being too harsh on the scalp. The bristles are long enough to detangle yet flexible enough to avoid breakage—and we also appreciate the square-shaped paddle, which offers a large enough surface area for those with longer hair.

Customers love it, and one reviewer says it's even helped brush through her curly hair, especially with her hair loss. If you need something for at-home blowouts, go with the Moroccanoil Paddle Brush. Like many hair dryers and flat irons, the paddle and handle are made of ceramic to help speed up drying time, prevent damage, smooth flyaways, and leave you with super-sleek locks. Just a heads up, medium blow-drying heat is best, as the nylon bristles might warp if they get too hot.

The comfy handle also has a hole on the end so you can hang it up next to your loofah. Byrdie editor Olivia Hancock shares that this brush makes detangling her thick, long curls a pain-free process. "The well-made bristles allow the brush to gently and effectively work through even the toughest tangles in my hair," she says. "The brush also does an excellent job of clumping curls, which helps me achieve incredible definition."

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• Drybar Super Lemon Drop
• Best for Styling: Black Egg Boar Bristle Brush
• T3 Smooth Paddle Brush
• ergo ER1000 Ionic Polishing Paddle

The brand supports its growing community with easy, elevated beauty solutions that are totally reliable, truly special, and made as sustainably as possible. Beginning in 2010 with a business plan no longer than a paragraph, Kitsch now supplies a full range of beauty favorites in over 20,000 retail locations worldwide. A prominent entrepreneur featured in Forbes and Inc., Cassandra continues to create elevated, sustainable beauty solutions for every moment of the day. Indulge in this luxurious shampoo that adds intense amounts of moisture with each wash, all while fighting frizz and maintaining a natural curl pattern. It'll leave your hair silky smooth, thick and hydrated, ready for you to style.

Drybar Super Lemon Drop

We love an at-home blowout that rivals the results from your fave salon. When you have fine hair, every strand is more susceptible to breakage and split ends. And if you want to get to the root of the issue (lol, pun intended), you’ll need a solid hair care routine.

Best for Styling: Black Egg Boar Bristle Brush

Neumann recommends purchasing a vacuum with an automated brush roll, which spins while vacuuming to pick up pet hair on carpets quickly. On the other hand, no-spin brushes only rotate as you manually push your vacuum along the floor. Neumann says that automated brush rolls help you clean fabric more efficiently, but they can be too harsh for hardwood or tile floors. In these cases, it’s best to swap out the rotating brush roll for a no-spin option if your vacuum comes with one, or turn off the rotation feature if your vacuum allows. Rebecca Rodriguez, NBC Select editorial projects manager, shares her home with two cats, and ever since Shark sent her this vacuum, she says her floors have never been cleaner. The vacuum’s handle has a button to switch between designated cleaning modes for carpet and hard floors, and its brush head cleans itself so you don’t have to worry about hair getting tangled.

T3 Smooth Paddle Brush

Made with boar and synthetic bristles, Crown Affair’s Brush No. 003 was made specifically for people with fine hair in mind. It makes for the ultimate brushing experience since it keeps your hair moisturized by distributing the oils from your scalp throughout your strands. And while it does a fantastic job of leaving your hair looking shiny, it is just as good at creating sleek updos. Curly-haired people may prefer to use a sturdy, wide-toothed comb while in the shower. This can help prevent frizz and breakage that can come with combing dry curly hair. This classic brush is a fan favorite due to its effective performance, affordability, and sheer accessibility.

ergo ER1000 Ionic Polishing Paddle

The word "detangling" might transport you into a youthful memory of being violently attacked by a hairbrush (is that just me?) but, truth be told, most brushes are technically detangling brushes. However, brushes that are branded as "detangling brushes" actually serve a unique purpose. Hair is fragile, and ripping, tearing, and breaking are all harmful practices that occur when we brush our hair too aggressively or with the wrong style of brush. Savano recommends a ceramic barrel when blow-drying, like this thermal option from Olivia Garden. Available in eight sizes, it has sturdy bristles (which, admittedly, can be scratchy against skin and clothes), large holes for maximum airflow, a retractable sectioning pick, and an ergonomic handle. When buying a vacuum for general household needs, it’s important to consider features like size and weight, floor settings and more.

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Welcome the warm weather by adopting a spring-friendly hair care routine that'll leave you with luscious locks.

The vacuum has a 28-foot cord and the motorized brush head lifts grime off surfaces while preventing hair from tangling around it. You can turn the automated brush head off while cleaning hard floors and store the included attachments inside the vacuum. We talked to experts about how to shop for vacuums when getting rid of pet hair is your main concern. They shared tips for narrowing down your options, which we used to recommend a handful of upright, cordless and handheld vacuums that work on all floor types from brands like Dyson, Bissell and Tineco. Some of our picks come recommended by NBC Select staffers who are pet owners themselves, who have tested, tried and reviewed these pet hair vacuums.

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Detangling brushes are most often specifically designed to be gentle enough to use on wet hair, though they can be used on dry hair as well if your hair isn't super thick. This is a great staple for most women to own, unless they have curl patterns that don't react well to any kind of brushing. If your hair is prone to tangles and a comb won't cut it, bring a detangling brush into the shower with you to eliminate any knots and work product through your hair evenly. For example, use a wide-tooth comb for curly hair and a soft-bristle brush for fine hair. Opt for wooden comb over plastic brush to avoid static electricity induced frizziness. "Boar-bristle brushes are great because their soft bristles glide through hair, leading to less hair breakage during styling," hairstylist Kim Kimble explains.

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It has a drainage hole if you opt to use it in the shower, and it doesn't catch on extensions. One of Wiley rec's, this brush works great for curly and coily hair, especially if it's wet. "I also love using a Denman brush at the root to create volume," adds Jennifer Korab, New Jersey-based celebrity hairstylist and owner of Renaissance Salon & Spa and Revival Barber Shop. But, it's totally worth the $$$, according to Swangnete and reviewers. "It gently detangles, and helps to evenly distribute one’s natural oils from the scalp to the end of the hair shaft," Swangnete says. The spacing between each tooth will tell you what kind of hair the comb is best for.

Felicia Leatherwood Detangler Brush

It's also lightweight by round brush standards, offering a comfortable fit in your hand. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. We updated this article in June 2022 to add more information about each featured product as well as seven additional picks, including Good Housekeeping Institute-tested choices and editor favorites.

The brand boasts “Intelli-flex” ballpoint bristles that painlessly detangle without breakage. While this pick is advertised as a wet brush, it can be used on dry hair as well. Regardless of your hair type, finding the right brush is a hair-care essential. Coily curls require different treatment than straight, fine locks, and thick hair reacts differently to brushing than thin hair. With various bristles, shapes, and sizes to consider, identifying the best brush for your hair type can be challenging.

The American Academy of Dermatology Association warns against brushing wet hair because it’s more prone to breakage. However, if you have very textured or curly hair, brushing when wet is a good idea. They typically have heat-resistant bristles that won’t melt or break when blow-drying hair.

“You want to use a brush that is maybe a quarter-inch in diameter because you want there to be a lot of movement from the base of the scalp,” he explains. From thin locks to coarse curls, these are the perfect picks for any texture. Her work has appeared in a number of lifestyle publications, including Real Simple and Apartment Therapy. She’s a new mom, runs an Instagram account full of the most delicious food she can find, and loves to hate a good barre class.

Whether the end goal is smooth and sleek or you want a boost of volume, then this little wonder will get you there. But almost more important than the bristles, is the material of the brush itself, says Diaz-Santin. "Focus on the wood or ceramic— never metal," she emphasizes, as the metal will heat up in tandem with your hair brush's air temperature.

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• Clairol Semi-Permanent Root Touch Up Color Blending Gel
• Best Hairstyles For Men To Get Your Rugged On
• Just for Men Touch Of Gray Hair Coloring Kit (3-Pack)
• Best for Salt and Pepper Hair: Just for Men Control GX Gray-Reducing Shampoo & Conditioner
• John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Visibly Deeper Color Deepening Treatment
• dpHUE x Kristin Cavallari Blonding Brush

It makes him look wise, seasoned, and sometimes even sexy. So what do you do when you start going gray yourself? If you don’t dye it, do you have to change anything with your hair care?

Clairol Semi-Permanent Root Touch Up Color Blending Gel

As with most traditional dye kits, this one requires mixing, so it’s imperative that you read the directions thoroughly before starting the process. Bleaching is not for the faint of heart, so if you’ve never so much as considered dying your hair, you may want to enlist someone more experienced to guide you that first time. That said, this kit is pretty easy to use and understand. And since bleach dries your hair out, always condition afterward.

Best Hairstyles For Men To Get Your Rugged On

Instead of shampooing every time you shower, do it every other day or so. But some people go gray sooner and some people keep their color well into old age. With 30 years of expertise, we’re still innovating and still delivering what guys want in gray care.

Just for Men Touch Of Gray Hair Coloring Kit (3-Pack)

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Apply the dye to dry hair and let it sit for the amount of time advised in the instructions. Then rinse it out and use a color-preserving shampoo like R+Co Gemstone Color Shampoo to stop the process. The one downside of this color is that it only comes in darker tones. It makes sense when you think about hair colors that tend to show gray the most and since this dye is really about hiding grays, we can understand why this is the case. But if you have lighter hair, even lighter brown hair, you won’t find your color here, which can be a bummer.

Silver facial hair can make for a distinguished look, but there’s nothing wrong with preferring to cover them up using men's hair dye. Just make sure to use one that’s specifically formulated for the area (permanent dyes are a no-go here). For quick, even-looking coverage, we suggest the L’Oréal Paris Men Expert Instant Beard Color. The temporary hair color pen quickly conceals grays on all hair types and textures.

I remember spotting a few gray strands in my late twenties. Then one day I woke up, looked in the mirror, and saw as much salt as pepper. He specializes in cleansing advice and treatments, from shampoos and conditioners to styling must-haves, like the best hair pastes, powders, and pomades, to creams, clays, oils, waxes, and gels. For an all-over job, a precision brush isn’t an efficient approach and may lead to patchy results. I recommend American Crew Precision Blend Natural Gray Blending Hair Color.

This hair dye is completely unique to you, and works on your beard, too. If you fancy yourself a bit of a grooming maverick, Good Dye Young's signature kit is ready-made for experimentation. Better yet, if you are about that DIY life and are looking to merely make a few errant gray hairs disappear, then—ding ding! —you happen to be the perfect candidate for an at-home hair dye attempt. My pick of the bunch is Just for Men Easy Comb-In Color.

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Consequently, gray, melanin-deprived hair often gets a wiry or coarse texture and it becomes increasingly difficult to style and manage. I’ve never freaked out about going gray and have never thought about dyeing my hair back to its youthful color. Even in high school my friends described me as grandpa-like, and I actually always looked forward to getting older.

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But depending on what you’re trying to accomplish, you may need to slightly tweak how you use it. Need something to hide the greys without coloring everywhere? The reason I am suggesting this is because you will need to wipe off the dye after it dries because some of it will bleed. The jelly makes for easy wiping and prevents the dye from seeping into your skin.

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Remember, this product offers natural-looking gray coverage, not harsh color. Discovering your first gray hair can be quite an emotional experience. I’m here to bust the stigma and empower guys to boost their confidence by embracing the best hair dyes for men’s gray hair. But these dyes had to jump through a lot of hoops to earn a spot on my list.

Men can highlight their hair at home, but like bleaching, it’s way complicated. “It’s a gamble and I personally wouldn’t recommend it,” says Nathan. If you’re feeling adventurous, choose a dye that is one shade lighter than your natural color and “use a tool like a small paintbrush” to gently paint the dye on where you like it.

Maybe you love your grays and don't want to part with them. But maybe the general tumult of the 2020s finally took its toll and you'd prefer a little more pepper than salt in the mix. Regardless, you're here because you decided it's time to make a change.

Helps to prevent the drying of the scalp; something that can happen with some dyes that contain ammonia. Before you apply one drop of product to your head, it is imperative you do a skin allergy test. This will help you to determine if your system will have a reaction to the dye. If you are comfortable, consider dying your hair at home.

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Doesn’t have that hair-dye smell like many types of applicators do. With all of that said, I’m mentioning this because many of the hair dyes you will see listed on this page are targeted to women. But here is the thing that many of the companies who make these products don’t want you to know – hair is hair, regardless of gender.

It also features one of the widest color ranges out there—with possible tones ranging from blonde to very dark. It’s rare to find a dye that can work on your head and your beard—not to mention your body—which is really what makes this formula shine. This non-drip foam is great for simple application without the mess. After color conditioner locks in moisture and adds sheen with volume. Color is long lasting, which is great if you don’t want to keep applying several times a month.

7 Best Mens Hair Dyes For Gray Hair: Hide It Well in 2024

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• THE MOST OPTIONS. THE MOST SHADES.
• At-home Hair Dye vs. Professional Salon Color
• Should You Wash Your Hair Before Dyeing It?
• Coloring gray hair: Does he or doesn’t he?
• How to Maintaining Your Dye Job
• Christophe Robin Temporary Color Gel

Men dye their hair for all sorts of different reasons, and each and every one of them is A-okay in my book. Instead, incorporate American Crew Daily Silver Shampoo into your routine. This vegan shampoo minimizes brassy tones and gives naturally gray hair a bright, healthy finish.

THE MOST OPTIONS. THE MOST SHADES.

Finally, if you’re a beginner who wants a low-risk option, then wash-out dye is going to be your best friend. Slather it on like shampoo and rinse out after 5 minutes. When you’ve reached your optimum shade, cut down to a few times a week. Then, alternate with regular shampoo and conditioner. M2 Bigen has a range of color options, from medium brown to jet black to cater to most tresses.

At-home Hair Dye vs. Professional Salon Color

Instead, use sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners. When in doubt, look for products that are specifically formulated for colored hair. Depending on what color you’ve dyed your hair, you may also want to use a shampoo that is specifically designed for that color. Blonde shampoos have purple tint to offset orange tones and brown shampoos have green tints which neutralize redness.

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Should You Wash Your Hair Before Dyeing It?

When can you do it yourself — and when should you turn to a hair stylist? Off-the-shelf home hair coloring products are fine if you’re using color to blend or cover a little bit of gray, Cannell says. But if you have a lot of gray hair, you’re likely to get a better result going to a salon.

Coloring gray hair: Does he or doesn’t he?

Luckily, the process with this dye is easy and the formula is thick enough to minimize drips and staining. If you have just a few grey hairs and want to cover them up, you probably don’t need to go through the entire coloring process. Instead, opt for a glaze that is designed to deposit a temporary color. There was a time when the whole topic of men and hair dye was completely taboo. But thanks to major cultural changes over the past decade, that’s all changed. Today, the men’s personal care industry has exploded into a multi-billion-dollar market.

How to Maintaining Your Dye Job

With that being said, here are the best gifts for men in 2023. The Art of Manliness participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links. We only recommend products we genuinely like, and purchases made through our links support our mission and the free content we publish here on AoM. So stress may or may not play a role in when you go gray. The most significant factor, according to science, is likely your genetics.

Christophe Robin Temporary Color Gel

Ahead, learn how to color your grays at home in just five minutes with the best at-home hair color kit for men. The Men Expert One-Twist is a mess-free, all-in-one hair color that makes concealing gray hairs a cinch. This specially developed hair dye for men is powered by an ammonia-free gel technology that works in just five minutes and lasts for about six weeks. Switching your shampoo and conditioner is a must, too. Traditional shampoos contain harsh cleansing ingredients called sulfates, which can strip hair color quickly.

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As that’s essentially what you’re doing, if you’re not comfortable with that commitment, think twice about starting to color your hair. For men who to keep their salt and pepper hair but prefer to more pepper than salt, Just For Men's Touch Of Gray is the original men's gray blending product. Simply use a comb to evenly disperse the product throughout the hair. One application slightly reduces the grays, but if you want more coverage, just repeat the process up to three times. This hair color kit covers your grays for up to six weeks, so by the time you're ready for your next cut, it'll be about time to reapply. This was also designed specifically for men, so you're pretty much guaranteed natural-looking, easy results.

Best Hair Dyes for Men

Experts, including Grooming Editor, Garrett Munce, put a number of hair dyes to the test and evaluated their applications, color range, ingredients, mixing instructions, value, and more. We also considered top-reviewed hair dyes that received high customer ratings on the e-commerce websites we trust most. “Bleaching is not easy,” says Nathan, especially the longer your hair is. To make it as simple as possible, use a hair bleaching kit like this, which has all the tools you need to lighten your hair effectively. It’s specifically designed for at-home use and is ideal for beginners who need a little more hand holding.

This isn’t as expensive of a process when you’re doing it from home, but it is more of a gamble. It might be best just to dye the roots and avoid recoloring the strands, unless they’re visibly dulling. If you’re looking to subtly blend your grays into your natural color, then opt for a wash-out dye with a realistic-looking result. Products like menfirst Gradual Gray Shampoo and Just for Men Control GX Gray-Reducing Shampoo & Conditioner can be used in place of your regular shampoo.

The dye comes pre-mixed in a squeeze bottle with a comb applicator. Twist the cap and run the comb through strands as if you’re brushing your hair. Just 10 minutes later, you can rinse off the dye and reveal a beautifully blended barnet that lasts up to 8 weeks. Your hair texture may play a part on how long you let the product sit as well. On the flip side, coarse or dense hair may take longer for the dye to penetrate.

Once a melanocyte cell dies, there’s no resurrecting it — it’s dead forever, and it will never produce melanin again. Barring some breakthrough in bioengineering (or dyeing your hair), once hair goes gray, it’s gray for good. Do you want to send gray hairs to the sin bin permanently? Then, you need a permanent dye that will completely cover grays for at least several weeks. My permanent go-tos for a lasting look are Just For Men Easy Comb-In Color and L’oreal One-Twist Hair Color.

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The foaming brush applicator makes it so easy to control — no gloves required, and no mess to worry about afterward. A detailing tool is included if you only need to make small, precise touch-ups around your sideburns or mustache. Leave it in for just 5 minutes, rinse, and you'll have color that lasts for up to six weeks. For the past two years, we consulted with Men's Health's Grooming editors and writers on the top grooming products for men. Experts, including our Grooming Editor Garrett Munce, put a number of products designed to blend gray hair to the test and evaluated their coverage, effectiveness, and value.

In just three simple questions, you’ll be able to find your best match for undetectable gray coverage. So, if you want to stick the middle finger up to gray hairs, let me introduce you to the 7 best men’s hair dyes for gray hair. Easy to apply, fast-acting, and effective, these modern offerings are suitable even for hair color virgins. Once the timer goes off, jump in the shower to rinse the dye out of your hair. The instructions will advise you whether to use shampoo or not, but a good rule of thumb is this. If you used permanent color, shampoo your hair after it’s been thoroughly rinsed.

It easily covers gray roots and dries within minutes, staying put until your next shampoo. Give your gray hair the treatment it needs to shine with this Silverati Shampoo from Oribe. A unique blend of blue and silver pigments brighten gray and silver hair, eliminate yellow tones, and prevent discoloration. It also softens and tames dry, brittle hair while improving elasticity, which naturally decreases with age.

That can be a daunting task with so many pastes on the market so we've narrowed down the options for you. Just remember, we can help you find the best product to achieve your new hairstyle but we can't stop your mom from criticizing it. The best hair oils are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and fatty acids that nourish, hydrate, and protect and can even prevent graying or hair loss. And there is always time to incorporate it into your routine.

What Is a Plantation? The Dark History of the South's Most Beautiful Homes

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• Are Tesla Superchargers really open to other EVs in California? It’s complicated
• Mission Revival, Craftsman, storybook — L.A.’s home styles explained
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• What is typcal for southern architectural styles?
• What is a Plantation Home? – Definition and History
• Materials Used on Interior

The “second Monticello” with its expanded floorplan and iconic dome, was largely finished in 1809, as noted in Sources and this marked the essential completion after 40 years of effort. When she died in 1972, she left the mansion and grounds to the non-profit Oak Alley Foundation to be preserved as a historic site open to the public. Thomas Drayton Jr. built the first house at Magnolia and organized a small formal French garden around it by 1680.

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Creole blacksmiths, who were often free Black men, refined the art, creating elaborate wrought iron pillars and balconies. These strong and beautiful details replaced the wooden pillars used on older Creole buildings. An eclectic "Creole" architecture evolved, combining building traditions from France, the Caribbean, the West Indies, and other parts of the world. Familiar names of French explorers and missionaries dot the Mississippi River valley — Champlain, Joliet, and Marquette.

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There it stood before them, their ancestral villa, decay amid grandeur, awaiting its own renaissance. Vaulted ceilings with tongue and groove wood paneling, crown molding and painted false beams are reminiscent of early plantation homes. The white-painted millwork and tongue-and-groove walls provide the perfect canvas for the McParlands’ colorful artwork. They haven’t the scaled-down pretensions of two-bedroom mock-Spanish haciendas. It may be a soulless landscape to some, but in Southern California, to its pilgrims, a house of one’s own is a holy land indeed, even to this day.

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Most fantastic of all are the hillside houses made possible by engineering and genius design. Pierre Koenig’s Case Study Houses are like angular clouds of glass and light and air, floating above the glittering landscape. And John Lautner’s 1960 “Chemosphere” house, which I have visited, is a miracle of invisible engineering and visible imagination. One house type that has endured and been reinterpreted for two centuries is the hybrid Anglo-Californio “Monterey style.” The first, built in 1835 by Boston merchant Thomas Larkin, still stands in Monterey.

Gallery columns were in proportion to the homeowner's status; slight wooden columns often made way for massive Classical columns as the owners prospered and the style became more neoclassical. During the early 1700s, French colonists settled in the Mississippi Valley, especially in Louisiana. Learning building practices from the West Indies, colonists eventually designed practical dwellings for a territory prone to flooding. The Destrehan Plantation House near New Orleans illustrates the French Creole Colonial style.

What was life like for those who lived in plantation houses?

However, the cultural significance of plantation homes is a controversial topic, as they are also symbols of the brutal system of slavery that existed in the South for centuries. Some of the most famous plantation homes in the Caribbean include the Hacienda La Esperanza in Puerto Rico, the Rose Hall Great House in Jamaica, and the St. Nicholas Abbey in Barbados. The Caribbean Islands were also home to a number of plantation homes during the 17th to 19th centuries.

Our cities bear the names of the French — St. Louis named after Louis IX and New Orleans, called La Nouvelle-Orléans, reminds us of Orléans, the city in France. Colonialism is baked into the founding of America, and although early American colonial regions excluded the North American lands claimed by France, the French had settlements mostly in what is now the Midwest. The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 also bought French colonialism to the new nations of the United States.

History of Plantation Homes

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Plantation homes are grand houses built on large estates or farms, typically in the Southern United States. These homes were built during the Antebellum period, which spanned from the late 18th century to the Civil War. Henry Howard – Designed several iconic Louisiana plantation houses like Nottoway Plantation and Evergreen Plantation. A trip to Belle Grove Plantation gives visitors the opportunity to venture into the past and see what life was like for early settlers in Shenandoah Valley. Located near Middletown, Virginia, the 1797 antebellum plantation is still farmed today and features a large limestone manor house in Federal style architecture. I waffled with whether to even title this gallery with the word “plantation” in it because it does connote an ugly history – yet it is history and that’s the term used to refer to many of the historical mansions built throughout the south.

While plantations do have a painful past, it’s important to visit these sites to learn about and reconcile with the dark side of American history. But not all plantations-turned-tourist sites have done their due diligence. By the 1920s, the newly rich and wannabe powerful in the real estate and movie industries were increasingly using in-vogue classical architecture to denote status and demand respect. In 1924, Francis Montgomery built Sunset Plaza on what became the Strip, anchoring what was essentially a shopping center with four white Georgian Revival structures. But nowhere in Los Angeles County adopted the grandiose neoclassical styles more than the city of Pasadena, settled by wealthy, white, retiring Midwesterners striving for Christian gentility mixed with a sunny status.

The economical style became popular in many southern towns, especially New Orleans. Shotgun houses are generally no wider than 12 feet (3.5 meters), with rooms arranged in a single row, without hallways. Shotgun homes often have additions in the rear, making them even longer.

In 1850, a lovely plantation home was built upon the property by English architect John Wind. Located in Thomasville, Georgia, this antebellum plantation and museum was first established when Thomas Jefferson Johnson purchased the land in 1825. Johnson first raised cotton and then introduced rice, a profitable crop in Georgia during the 19th century. All plans offered on ThePlanCollection.com are designed to conform to thelocal building codes when and where the original plan was drawn. Del Vicario reproduced the low banquettes in the central room to exacting specifications matching those originally designed by Bertie Landsberg for the villa. In Palladio’s rational design for the villa, the Central Hall — with its high vaulted ceilings — serves as the axis of the cross-shaped house plan and is entered immediately upon crossing the threshold.

After his death, Pebble Hill passed to his daughter, Kate, who turned it into a hunting estate, which were popular during the mid-1880s. All sales of house plans, modifications, and other products found on this site arefinal. No refunds or exchanges can be given once your order has begun the fulfillmentprocess.

One serious shake — like the 1933 Long Beach quake, whose destructiveness changed building codes — and brick buildings tumble down as easily as the sugar-cube California mission models that schoolkids used to assemble in fourth grade. Easterners built the foundations of our architectural buffet when they brought their tastes in dwellings with them, whether the style suited the landscape and climate or not. The Greek Revivals and Georgian Colonials of Lexington and Concord were re-created on the streets of L.A., where they stood defiantly apart, wood amidst adobe, Anglo among Californio.

With a large pediment at the center of its symmetrical facade, the old orphanage and convent have a distinct French neoclassical look, which, it turns out, became a very American look. Plantation mansions and their owners’ town homes were built incorporating many different forms of architecture – often mixing architectural styles in a home design. While the large white, symmetrical mansion with columns is the stereotypical “plantation home design” not all southern mansions are built in this style. In fact, the architecture across both historical and contemporary southern home designs varies. These homes were, and still are, grand in scale and housed numerous family members and staff. Today's plantation house plans have evolved from the plans of the past, keeping the home's large size but improving upon the interiors and the exteriors of those that were designed during the years of the Civil War.

The Plantation architectural style originated in the southern US, prior to the Civil War, and its features exude grandeur and symmetry. If large homes, with deep, wide porches supported by pillars come to mind, you’re getting the picture. Historically, these mansions were typically white, with painted wood siding and sizable windows, framed by contrasting dark shutters.

You can also learn more about the villa, and view many of the archival photos featured in Tumult and Order, at La Malcontenta. “It’s a house built for human habitation, using elements of divine architecture,” wrote George Matei Cantacuzino. The kitchen in the main house is elegant, yet simple, with white shaker cabinetry topped with crown molding, tongue-and-groove panels on the ceiling, marble countertops and Miele appliances. It is designed in an elongated U layout, with views of the ocean and courtyard. Glass doors slide into coral stone pocket walls, framing the ocean view from the master bedroom, great room and family room.