May 22, 2013

Get The Look of the Stars

At this past weekend’s Billboard Awards, stars kept their hairstyles clean and off the face. Here is one of our top choices, along with a step-by-step from UNITE Hair on how to recreate this style at home:

 

Step One: Prep hair with a lightweight volumizer by spraying it throughout on damp strands. Try the UNITE Boosta Spray ($26.25).

Step Two: Section off hair from the front of your hairline and tease it back, using a comb. Next, pin this (now voluminous) section with a bobby pin to secure it in place. Step Three: Create a bouncy ponytail by pulling hair up and wrapping it with an elastic band.

Step Four: Spray hair all over with the UNITE GO365 Hairspray ($31) to complete this look.

All UNITE Hair products can be found on Unitehair.com.

 

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May 16, 2013

Celebrity Stylist Andy Lecompte creates summer hair looks at the latin billboard awards

Wella Professionals Celebrity Stylist, Andy Lecompte was behind the scenes at the Latin Billboard Awards Beauty Bar creating the hottest, easy to recreate summer hairstyles. Follow Andy’s step-by-steps below to get the looks!

 

1960s Pin-up Look: The perfect style for a party, high fashion job or evening out on the town.

1.      Prime wet hair with Wella Professionals Velvet Amplifier for texture and matte shine.

2.      Blow dry hair and set velcro rollers with a pin curl to give hair a bouncy wave.

3.      Remove rollers and tease the crown of the hair for the 1960s volume.

4.      Section out the mohawk division and pin. Take the eyelift piece and secure with elastic.

5.      Grab the mohawk section and pull back to elastic section. Secure with large clip or leather fabric.

6.      Finish off with Wella Professionals Stay Essential Hairspray for light hold.

 

Top Knot Braid: A versatile look that can go from a summer pool party to a day in the office.

1.      Pull hair into a high, slicked back ponytail at the crown of the head using Wella Professionals Pearl Styler.

2.      Create traditional braid and secure with elastic at the end.

3.      Twist hair around elastic to create bun. Secure with bobby pins.

4.      Finish off with a spritz of Wella Professionals Stay Essential finishing spray to keep hair in place.

 

Medusa Braid Look: Upscale and glamorous braid – perfect for an elegant evening event.

1.      Prep hair with Wella Professionals Velvet Amplifier for smooth styling and manageability.

2.      Create 8 traditional, randomly placed braids and secure with elastics.

3.      Rough up the braids by slightly pulling apart and loosening.

4.      Take each braid across the back of the head and pin at random, leaving ends slightly exposed.

5.      Spritz hair with Wella Professionals Stay Essential for soft hold.

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May 15, 2013

Into the Deep Part

The deep part, seen on celebrities such as Gwen Stefani, Miranda Kerr and Alicia Keys, is an easy-to-do addition to any hairstyle for a dramatic look. Whether worn with hair up or down, curled or straight, this style can easily be achieved by following these steps below:

§  Step One: Start by prepping the hair with a shine-and body-enhancing product, such as UNITE Boosta Spray ($26.25).

§  Step Two: Next, using either a medium-barreled curling iron or a flat iron, straighten or curl the entire head.

§  Step Three: When finished, create a side part, and then part the hair from front to back, leaving layers out to frame the face.

§  Step Four: Finish off look with a flexible hairspray such as UNITE GO365 Hairspray ($31) to keep strands in place.

 All UNITE Hair products are available on UNITEHair.com.

 

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May 9, 2013

The Greatest/Worst Hairstlyes of the All Time

National Survey Reveals Greatest/Worst Hairstyles of All Time

Survey reveals hair dos that make you sexy, smart, marriage material!

(May 7, 2013)- Women, big perm hair may have made you a hit at the Disco in the ‘70s but it’s a big DON’T today. For men, keep the cereal bowl for breakfast, not as a hairstyle and stick to the Caesar on your salad- not on your head. The results are just in for the Great Clips Greatest Hairstyles of all Time national survey and the winners are:

 

The GREATEST Hairstyle of All Time for Women:

Both sexes agreed and most often ranked these styles in the top 3

#1) Medium Layers (79%) – the #1 cut of all time came from our famous FRIEND, Rachel.

#2) Long, Straight Hair (69%)

#3) Bangs (45%)

 

The GREATEST Hairstyle of All Time for Men:

Both sexes agreed and most often ranked these styles in the top 3

#1) Bed Head (72%) – The best cut for men comes from that teenage boy band whose rise to stardom has been One Direction – straight to the top!

#2) Side Part (60%)

#3) Hockey Hair (53%)

So what dos are a definite DON’T? The survey reveals:

The WORST Hairstyle of All Time for Women:

Both sexes agreed and most often ranked these styles as the worst 3

#1) Perm (60%)

#2) Feathered (56%)

#3) Asymmetrical (54%)

 For men, the bowl cut went out with Moe of the 3 Stooges. The survey shows:

The WORST Hairstyle of ALL Time for Men:

Both sexes agreed and most often ranked these styles as the worst 3

#1) Bowl Cut (63%)

#2) Caesar (57%)

#3) Faux Hawk (45%)

The survey also shows:

  • Both men and women have had 3 – 5 hairstyles in their lifetime.
  • Most folks chose a hairstyle based on the shape of their face (66%) and maintenance (62%).  More than 1 out of 3 people (38%) base their hairstyle on what their significant other finds attractive. Men are more concerned with their significant other’s opinion (47%) over women (31%).
  • Men and women both overwhelmingly agree they would not break up with someone over a bad haircut (Men 89%, Women 94%).
  • Both sexes also agree they would have the guts to tell their significant other he/she would look better with a different haircut or style (Men 78%, Women 93%).

 

The Short Story on Length

If you’re debating long or short – men should cut, women should grow and both sexes should play it straight.

  • Men find women more attractive with long hair (74%). Plus, when asked to describe the top qualities of a woman with long hair, most men ranked #1 SEXY (78%), #2 FUN (60%), #3 YOUNG (54%), and #4 WIFE MATERIAL (37%).
  • Women find men more attractive with short hair (75%). When asked to describe the top three qualities of a man with long hair, most women ranked and #1 UNPROFESSIONAL (54%), #2 ADVENTUROUS /OUTDOORSY (44%), #3 YOUNG  (41%), SEXY NEXT TO LAST19%).
  • Curly or Straight? Both sexes agree men (88%) and women (80%) are taken more seriously with straight hair. 
  • If you want to aggravate your parents or better yet, the in-laws, both sexes agree the hairstyle for men that would most aggravate parents is the Faux Hawk (71%) and for women, the Asymmetrical (77%). 
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May 8, 2013

Uma Thurman Red Carpet Hairstyle

I Love all things celebrity. Especially their hairstyles 🙂

 

Silver screen siren, Uma Thurman, always looks impeccable on the red carpet. At last night’s annual Metropolitan Ball, she took a walk on the wild side for the punk theme, chaos to couture; and didn’t disappoint in a striking poison ivy green chartreuse Zac Posen gown that was simply stunning. As she crossed the red carpet her fashion was flawless, paired perfectly with a full, sleek, high pony tail, a classic up-do. She trusted her tresses to her long-time stylist, David Babaii. To emphasize Uma’s bone structure and voluminous long hair, David placed a ponytail at the crown of her head for a polished look. To ensure her hair was red carpet ready and fabulously full, David recommended she begin taking Viviscal, a supplement designed to nourish hair and promote growth.

 

David Babaii commented on Uma’s sleek strands, “What’s been amazing is that I notice the texture of Uma’s hair is different now, the elasticity is better, the density of each lock of hair is thicker and longer, it holds a style better and overall it has been amazing to work with since I recommended she start Viviscal. To be honest, it has made my life easier as her hair is longer, more luscious, and just amazing.”

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May 8, 2013

Wella Professionals Transform Anne Hathaway for the 2013 Met Ball

Anne Hathaway goes Platinum Blonde!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RED CARPET HAIR BY SASCHA BREUER USING WELLA PROFESSIONALS

 

Hair Look:

Celebrity Stylist Sascha Breuergave Anne Hathaway a strong punk yet glam hair look for the 2013 MET Ball that was held in New York City tonight. 

 

“Drawing inspiration from unforgettable punk icons like Poly Styrene from X-ray Spex and Joan Jett, I decided to go for a look that’s glam, edgy and yet very youthful and fun. We kept the style much shorter for Anne and had a lot of fun playing around with it. To enhance her punk look further we decided to take her hair to the next level: A new cool Platinum blonde color and the sharp slightly boyish finish with loads of texture were the perfect match,” says Sascha Breuer.

 

Step-By-Step Styling

1.       Start by applying a golf ball sized amount of Wella Professionals Extra Volume Mousse to damp hair for the perfect foundation and to provide hold and volume.

2.       Blow dry the hair into shape using your fingers or a skeleton brush. Dry the longer hair on top back and upwards by gently pulling the hair away from the scalp to boost the volume and some lift to it. 

3.      Push brush and dry the sides flat to the head backwards allowing them to set narrow to the head.

4.       Once the hair is completely dry use a small amount of Wella Professionals Bold Move styling paste. Spread the paste evenly between the palm of your hands and work the product through the mid length and ends to create a deep, slightly messy texture.

5.       Mist hair with Wella Professionals Stay Firm Finishing Spray to ensure that your style will last all night.

 

Credit Info:

  • ·         Hair Stylist: Sascha Breuer for Wella Professionals
  • ·         Hair Products:

o  Wella Professionals Extra Volume Mousse

o  Wella Professionals Bold Move

o  Wella Professionals Stay Firm Finishing Spray

 

About Wella Professionals Styling

Wella Professionals Styling represents a refined collection of international salon favorites and iconic products recently innovated to create an extensive range destined for hair greatness.  The products combine wet styling, dry styling and finishing products, with each range offering four levels of hold.  Wella Professionals Care and Styling launched in May 2011 in professional salons across North America.  For more information, visit www.wella.com

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May 1, 2013

“The Taming of the ‘Do” Hair Show in Orlando, FL

When you love something as much as I do, you will go to the ends of the earth to make sure that you learn and study everything you can about it.  I have been a licensed hairstylist now for 5 years and every day is a new learning experience and a challenge.   Many people think that a hairstylist learns everything in school. That is VERY, VERY wrong. The real education of a stylist comes with their first job behind the chair.  We learn the basics in school; it’s kind of like learning you ABC’s.  It is up to us to continue to grow and learn more.  Ask any celebrity hairstylist, or top stylist and they will tell you everything I just said.

 

Why am I telling you this, you are probably thinking?  On Monday, April 29, I took my skills to the next level at a hair show in Orlando FL, called The Taming of the ‘Do at the Shakespeare Theatre.  It was there that I learned the latest trends and techniques that I will use in my career.   Have you ever heard of a Texture Reformation? Maybe you remember it as a perm.  How about a texture reformation wrapped with pot scrubbers? Yes, POT SCRUBBERS.  That was the coolest thing I ever seen in my life.  Or a 4 strand braid up style? The latest cutting techniques?  With so much more to learn and share with others, I will never stop learning.

When I go to a show like that, it reminds me why I became a hairdresser.  My dream is to be a hair guru.  I love hair and even though I have only been doing this for 5 short years, I know my goal is right ahead.

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April 30, 2013

Slick It On Back

One of the most talked about looks this season is the slicked back bun. Worn high or low this knotted look works on every hair texture.

Here’s the secret to achieving this sleek and chic look, to share with your readers:

§  Step One: Starting on damp hair, apply from root to ends a shine enhancing product mixed with a straightening balm. Try UNITE Shina Liquid Drops ($29.95) and Lazer Straight Relaxing Fluid ($26.25).

§  Step Two: Next, using a paddle brush, slick hair back into the desired spot for the bun, wrapping it around and securing it with bobby pins.

§  Step Three: The secret to this look is making sure to combat any flyaways, so spray a strong hold hairspray allover. Try UNITE Session Max Hairspray ($29.95).

All UNITE Hair products are available on www.UNITEHair.com

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April 25, 2013

Wet is the New Dry

One of the biggest things I here from my clients in the salon is, “I have split ends” and “How can I prevent them”?  Your hair is very fragile when not treated with respect.  There are quite a few ways you can experience split ends.  To name a few, over processed hair, using the wrong shampoo for your hair type and even the use of the wrong hair brush.   Yes, the wrong hair brush can be the result of split ends. When your hair is wet it is in a very delicate stage.  When you tear through your hair with any old hair brush you are causing the bristles of the brush to act like razor cutting off little pieces of hair as you go.

With the newest product called “The Wet Brush” you can finally brush through your hair without causing breakage.  The secret is the IntelliFlex Bristles.  They are firm yet flexible ball tip bristles that go through your hair without ripping, and detangle with ease.  Even on my thick, unmanageable curly hair I can use the Wet Brush without having to put conditioner in my hair.  In addition, these bristles provide a massaging action that stimulates circulation on the hair follicle.

“The Wet Brush” is ideal for anyone who cringes at the thought of brushing their hair. Try it out for yourself and see what you think.  You will fall in love with it.

http://www.ts2products.com/wetbrush-store/

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April 24, 2013

Sweet Dreams Are Made of This

Haven’t found the perfect Mother’s Day gift yet? Well, I have found the perfect gift Mother’s of any age can enjoy.  It is the new fragrance from Mariah Carey called Dreams. I can’t think of a better name than Dreams for a fragrance, especially one you are contemplating buying for your mama.  You will amaze your mom with this timeless light scent that is sure to have everyone asking her what she is wearing.

Mariah Carey’s Dreams is a light floral scent with top notes of salted caramel apple, star anise, bergamot and toasted almonds, Middle notes of honeysuckle, freesia and lily of the valley and Base notes of patchouli, Tonka bean and Madagascar vanilla that you can be sure will last throughout the day.  When Mariah was creating this lovely scent she described it as entering another world.  I know just what she meant. When you spray your signature fragrance on every day you enter your own little world. Wherever that may be, you know that fragrance is for you when your wildest “Dreams” come true.

“The process of developing a fragrance is exhilarating and it takes me to another place within my creative self, which is why I enjoyed creating Mariah Carey Dreams. I humbly call myself a ‘perfumer in training’ because I love it so much – almost as much as I love making music. I have the utmost respect for the perfumers because they have the ability to combine a few simple scents into a classic and exciting fragrance.” – Mariah Carey

So instead of hesitating what to buy mom, let her experience her own little world with Mariah Carey’s New fragrance “Dreams”.  Trust me after 18 years of raising children she deserves a little “getaway” into her dreams. Get your own bottle today simply by visiting your local Kohls Store or by visiting her personal site at http://www.mariahcareybeauty.com/

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