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HOW-TO: Hollywood Loves the Hot Retro Chic Hairstyle Trend
Retro chic hairstyles have been seen everywhere in Hollywood this year, and beauty pros in-the-know say they will be hot for celebs and salon clients alike in 2012. Styles like finger curls, seen on singer Natasha Bedingfield, are versatile enough to work on short or long hair, while victory rolls have often been seen worn with a punk-rock twist, like Rihanna’s electric red hair color. Salon owner/stylist Nicholas Penna, Jr. gives us the scoop about why these styles are making a comeback and how to give these looks a modern update for today.
Yuko's Tsuya Pata
TSUYA PATA is both a styling and a conditioning product, and after using it myself I have to say it resulted in shiny, shiny hair!
Hair by Amanda Kimbrell
Amanda Kimbrell of Phagans in Salem, OR
Kohler Academy Hosts Vidal Sassoon Documentary
Kohler Academy, North Scottdale's Award Winning Cosmetology and Skin Therapy Academy recently hosted the Arizona premier of the Vidal Sassoon documentary with a special guest appearance from Bumble and bumble Founder and the film's executive producer, Michael Gordon.
Rainbow Hawk by Delicia Destine
Aveda Institute Chapel Hill Raleigh, NC
H2PRO 2500 Ultra Light Nano Hi Tech Dryer
This ultra quiet and lightweight dryer (weighing less than one pound) features a combination of Nano Hi Tech technologies (nano-silver, nano-titanium and nano-titanium dioxide) which help remove chemical build-up, toxins, bacteria and static.
The Fahrenheit 464
Spornette International’s new brush collection, the Fahrenheit 464, has the first uniquely designed heat resistant nylon bristles that can stand up to 464° Fahrenheit. See the three popular sizes!
Simplicity Offers Certification Classes
Simplicity Hair Extensions will offer Certification classes at ISSE Long Beach.
Chat with Guido on Spring Summer 2012 Looks
Redken artist Guido shares his favorite looks for the Spring Summer 2012 looks.
5 Sanitation Tips for Salon Professionals
Keeping you and your clients safe through proper sanitation/disinfecting procedures is crucial for a healthy and safe salon environment! National Director of Education and Market Development for King Research/Barbicide Leslie Roste, RN, provides us with some simple tips that will keep your station and tools clean, safe and ready-to-use.
Use Your Voice, Use Your Power, For a Beautiful World w/o AIDS
This December 1st, what are YOU doing to USE YOUR VIOCE, USE YOUR POWER and HELP CREATE A Beautiful World Without AIDS? Read Guest Blogger Patrick McIvor's Blog.
Celebrities Give Good Face at the American Music Awards
Read Celebrity Make-up Artist David Maderich's make-up review of the celebrities at the American Music Awards! See what he had to say about Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez and Kelly Clarkson.
HOW-TO: Uma's High-Fashion Textured and Sleek Looks
One stylish celebrity, two amazing looks! At last month's Paris Fashion Week, Uma Thurman showed off two front-row worthy hairstyles, first at Chanel and later at Louis Vuitton. The style switch-up, both created in the City of Light by celeb hairstylist David Babaii, complemented the designer fashions she wore to each event: first, the romantic textured up-do set off the ladylike elegance of her Chanel dress; and second, the über-glam sleek pony played against her bold Louis Vuitton design.
Carol's Daughter—Black Vanilla to Macadamia Products
I received an array of Carol’s Daughter products, from their new Black Vanilla Collection to the new Macadamia Collection. All have very beneficial moisturizing benefits–primarily because of the oil ingredients in each.
Essie's 2012 Spring Collection
Essie's 2012 Spring Collection plays tribute to ambitious women of action! This supremely feminine collection creates the perfect spring wardrobe for nails with skin flattering brights and power pastels to suit every occasion.
HOW-TO: Selena Rocks the Retro Glam Trend at the AMAs
The retro glam trend is picking up steam in and around Hollywood...and all over the country! We've seen this trend recently on various singers and actresses, most often done with a deep side part and sleek waves, and polished makeup and an uber-glam gown to complete the look. We saw it pop up on a few celebs at the CMAs earlier this month and now, just this week at the American Music Awards, as seen here on Selena Gomez. Want to get Selena's look? Pasquale Casalle from IT&LY Hairfashion has the steps to recreate her style...plus the steps for another version of this hot look.
Matrix Sponsors AMA Benefit
Matrix Artistic Directors Ammon Carver and Nick Stenson were on hand at the star-studded Give Back Hollywood "Night of Miracles" benefit in Hollywood, manning the Beauty Lounge, where they offered touch-up and hair care recommendations to celebrity guests.