Beyonce gets a pixie, Oprah wears a 3.5-pound wig and more celeb hair news from the week.
by Jessica Galliart
August 13, 2013
3 min to read
What is everyone -- the Internet -- buzzing about in the world of Hollywood hair right now? Get caught up on your celeb hair news of the past week with a quick recap of the big chops, styles and transformations.
O Magazine
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Ciara Gets Texturized
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Just a few months ago, we were ooh'ing and ah'ing over Ciara's fresh new crop and bright blonde ombre treatment. The pop star is clearly adventurous with her fashion choices, so why should we be surprised at this drastic hair change?
Ciara debuted her long, curly locks on Instagram last month, and it looks like they're here to stay for a bit.
Salon tip: This new style isn't a far cry from Ciara's natural texture. Working with a curly client soon? Ouidad's creative director has some tips for how to determine curl patterns to choose the right products for styling in the chair.
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Oprah's Giant Wig
The September issue of O magazine is all about hair! And to carry the theme through, Oprah is on the cover sporting a massive, 3.5-pound afro wig. Celeb stylist and L.A. Hair star Kim Kimble created the wig for the TV talk show maven from "seven bags of hair," the finished product delivered to the photo shoot in bubble wrap and a custom-made, pink travel box.
"The first cut is the deepest," Coco tweeted as her husband ceremoniously made the first cut into her long locks. The model and co-host of The Face said she decided to hop on the pixie bandwagon after her hair simply stopped growing from overprocessing for photo shoots: "With my job, my hair is constantly dyed and fried, and it won't grow any longer, so I decided it was time to get rid of it," she told Allure (who live-tweeted the entire thing!). The inspiration for the cut, created by Beverly Hills sylist Anh Co Tran? Tilda Swinton's somewhat longer version of the now-extremely-trendy pixie. http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2013/08/coco-rocha-cuts-her-hair-short.html
Just when you thought you'd seen every variation on the halo braid, along comes this impossibly symmetrical, effortless(-looking) one, worn by model Hannah Davis. The details in the fishtail braid -- a nice decision that sets this style apart from the usual "Heidi" halo braid -- both offset and complement the loose, flowing waves and create some awesome volume at the crown.
Celebrating 60 years in haircare, Dippity-Do is honoring its styling heritage with its Girls with Curls collection, a reimagined Light Hold Gelée inspired by the brand's original 1965 styling gel.
Covet & Mane has expanded its Pro Color System with the launch of Color Boost Drops, completing what the company says is the first professional color system engineered specifically for hair extensions.
The 2026 Beauty Changes Lives Legacy Award has been awarded to Sam Villa for his trailblazing contribution, advocacy and mentorship that has profoundly transformed and elevated the professional beauty industry.
Curl Cult founder Janine Jarman, a hairstylist, salon owner, educator, and product creator, is opening a community investment round that gives hairdressers and clients the opportunity to own a stake in the company they helped grow.
Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional journey.
SalonCentric has announced its expansion into Alaska, marking the distributor’s presence across all 50 states and bringing additional access to professional beauty products, education and business support to licensed salon professionals in the region.
Though their Astronaut of Hope collection of brushes and clips, ERGO Styling Tools raises $33,000 to support HairToStay, the first and only national nonprofit dedicated to making scalp cooling treatments affordable for cancer patients.
At the America’s Beauty Show press conference—hosted in collaboration with Cosmetologists Chicago—these standout professionals were recognized for their contributions to the industry.
A full day of education for hairstylists and salon pros focused on pricing, personal branding, client experience, social media, and long-term career growth.
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