THE GRAMMYS – WHO MADE THE TOP 5 MANE GRADE?

Posted on: February 13th, 2012

 

Reporting Live from the Red Carpet

We love the Grammys because you just never know what to expect; and that is what makes it so fun. From chic and sophisticated to the bizarre and inspired, the 54th Annual Grammy Awards had it all. Celebrity Hair Stylist, Marc Anthony walked the Red Carpet to give you a quick peek at his 5 favorite manes from the festivities.

What a quiet year for the awards show that we count on to entertain us on many levels. The look was mostly sophisticated and understated. Though we missed the madness of a bevy of crazy outfits and zany hair and makeup moments, it was beautiful.  Perhaps it was the passing of Whitney Houston that gave us a very subdued fashion mood this year, but whatever it was, it was lovely. One of our favorite looks this season is the trend toward younger talent embracing their youth and easing up on the ‘done’ vibe of the last few years.

1.RIHANNA
 

 

  

Wow! We love her as a blonde. Everything about this is so elegant yet super sexy. She captures the fashion culture of the 70’s with this new look while keeping it current. Think ‘Farah’ hair for the new millennium or the modern ‘Tina Turner’. The loose curls and beach vibe works so well with the dress. To get the look try a texture boosting product like Dream Waves Amplifying Lotion  – it will let you rock this look with little effort.
 

2.ADELE

 

 

Adele looked like a totally modern bombshell – Très Marilyn. We are so happy, not only to see her back but, to see that she is back to her glamour tricks. A perfect blowout and a perfect look. We love that she has grown the front out and cut a few inches off the ends. For this look, a bit of thickening product like Instantly Thick Hair Thickening Cream helps to keep the volume full and high.
 
 

3.KATY PERRY

 

 

 

Even Katy Perry looked all pretty and grown up. Her ability to take blue hair and make it, not only look modern but, avoid the grand-mamma trap is sheer fashion genius. This look had a sort of 50’s vibe but the super slick sides and bouffant top kept it fresh. Coupled with the dress she shone brilliantly.  An easy way to get a bit of extra volume is to give it a good spray with 2nd Day Clear Dry Shampoo, which is perfect for any hair color… including blue.

4.TAYLOR SWIFT

 

This is such a simple but modern up-do. She seems to be shifting her image and is finally looking her age. The messy high bun is perfect for the formal dress and, by pushing her new fringe back, the look is all about the bun. She has never looked better.  A bit of mousse, like Instantly Thick Volumizing Foam, helps this look to keep its shape and a politely disheveled vibe.

 

 

5.CARRIE UNDERWOOD

 

 

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A modern, softly bouffant, faux pony. We love the pulled back, almost ponytail feeling this has. With a dress like this it is easy to appear contrived, but by keeping the hair soft and sexy with a modern sixties feeling the entire look is kept fresh.  For this look, a blowout with a product like Style Straight Instant Straightening Cream helps it to stay smooth.

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Sisterhood of the Travelling Hair Part 5 of 5

Posted on: January 25th, 2012

Sydney Waves – Quick Tips for a Mane on the Go

Mother was right, yet again. First impressions do count. Unfortunately nothing looks sadder than an unprepared glamour girl after a long and tedious flight. This little tête-à-tête reveals how to exit a train, plane or automobile looking old school glamorous and how to revive your mane on-the-go.

In Transit…

Wavy hair travels well, so you have several options. Before nodding off on the plane, gently TWIST your waves around your fingers toward the back of your neck and bobby pin into place to hold the wave. Alternately, you could make two loose BRAIDS on either side of your head.

Before it is time to disembark, remove the twists or braids and use your fingers to comb them out.

On-the-go…

STRAIGHT TO BONDI BEACH PARTY… No time to unwind at the hotel – you’ve got a beach party to hit. It’s time to add some TEXTURE to your wave. Spray DREAM WAVES BEACH SPRAY into your hair and scrunch to amplify the wave. Even if your hair is naturally straight, you’ll get a nice boost of texture so it looks like you’ve been relaxing in a cabana instead of snoozing on a plane.

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Sisterhood of the Travelling Hair Part 4 of 5

Posted on: January 24th, 2012

Tokyo Shine – Quick Tips for a Mane on the Go

Mother was right, yet again. First impressions do count. Unfortunately nothing looks sadder than an unprepared glamour girl after a long and tedious flight. This little tête-à-tête reveals how to exit a train, plane or automobile looking old school glamorous and how to revive your mane on-the-go.

In Transit…

Shine can be difficult to maintain on a long plane or train ride. Tossing and tangling as you sleep; plus extra dry air can take the shine out of any diva. Prepare for the dry ride by AVOIDING WASHING your hair the day you depart. You want to keep some of your natural oils to make up for the dry air.

Throughout the journey BRUSH your hair once or twice – this is the best way to distribute natural oils from roots to ends. Add a bit of MOISTURE GLOSS DAILY DROPS to the mix and you’ll arrive shining bright.

On-the-go…

CATCH THE SHOPS IN HARASHUKU… Hold that cab… shop first, then hotel. Give a good spray of 2ND DAY CLEAR DRY SHAMPOO – your hair will feel clean, volumized and best of all full of shine.

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Sisterhood of the Travelling Hair Part 3 of 5

Posted on: January 23rd, 2012

Kenya Curls – Quick Tips for a Mane on the Go

Mother was right, yet again. First impressions do count. Unfortunately nothing looks sadder than an unprepared glamour girl after a long and tedious flight. This little tête-à-tête reveals how to exit a train, plane or automobile looking old school glamorous and how to revive your mane on-the-go.

 

In Transit…

Curly hair is the most difficult type to sustain while travelling on a train or plane, but not impossible. It can become dry quickly so start with OIL OF MOROCCO Argan Oil – it wraps around strands to prevent moisture loss.

Clip your hair loosely, HIGH ON THE CROWN with a large butterfly clamp (yes we know it’s not your finest fashionista moment). Cover the pillow with a SILK SCARF to keep hair from knotting. The silk scarf is also less likely to absorb your hair’s moisture.

Once you arrive tousle your hair lightly to revive any crushed curls.

On-the-go…

DIRECT TO THE SAFARI… Put the bags in the back of the Range Rover because you’ve got a date with some zebras and lions. Take a bit of STRICTLY CURLS CURL ENVY PERFECT CURL CREAM and rub it into your fingertips. Gently tousle and SCRUNCH your hair to wake up your curls. Safari has never looked so glam.

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Sisterhood of the Travelling Hair Part 2 of 5

Posted on: January 19th, 2012

Paris Sleek – Quick Tips for a Mane on the Go

Mother was right, yet again. First impressions do count. Unfortunately nothing looks sadder than an unprepared glamour girl after a long and tedious flight. This little tête-à-tête reveals how to exit a train, plane or automobile looking old school glamorous and how to revive your mane on-the-go.

 

In Transit…

As you settle in for travel, brush your hair back and place a fabric HAIR BAND around your hairline to keep it out of your face. If you have a fringe, leave it.

Split your hair down the middle into TWO SECTIONS. Gently TWIST each section away from your face, roll them up around your fingers and clip them in place to prevent it from knotting as you get your beauty rest.

Just before arrival, unravel your hair and run a brush through.

On–the-go…

OFF TO THE LOUVRE… We hope you’ve had enough rest because there’s just enough time to drop off your luggage before you hit Le Louvre. Apply INSTANTLY THICK HAIR THICKENING CREAM to your fingertips. In a circular motion, rub it into your ROOTS to add some lift. Add a bit of MOISTURE GLOSS DAILY DROPS to revitalize shine. So art chic!

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Sisterhood of the Travelling Hair Part 1 of 5

Posted on: January 18th, 2012

Essentials for Travel – Quick Tips for a Mane on the Go

Mother was right, yet again. First impressions do count. Unfortunately nothing looks sadder than an unprepared glamour girl after a long and tedious flight. This little tête-à-tête reveals how to exit a train, plane or automobile looking old school glamorous and how to revive your mane on-the-go.

Keep in mind that anything not meeting safety requirements will be confiscated when travelling. If you pack cautiously you can avoid the fashion police and arrive looking fabulous.

Hair Moisturizer: Airplane air is some of the driest around. Even drier than deserts. Even with an oily scalp, your scalp may shine but your ends will wilt. MOISTURE GLOSS DAILY DROPS is perfect for any hair type and small enough to meet air travel carry-on requirements.

Dry Shampoo: If you have too much oil use a dry shampoo to absorb the excess. If travelling by train or automobile, bring 2ND DAY CLEAR DRY SHAMPOO to absorb oil, volumize and add shine.

Silk: Avoid pillows and seat fabric on the plane or train; they’re just plain creepy. Instead, bring a silk scarf to cover the pillow. Cotton and other porous fabrics will take the moisture and shine from your hair and cause tangles.

Hydration: Use skin moisturizer and drink lots of water to keep hydrated, inside and out.

Other must have carry-ons: To guarantee all-over travel glam, be sure to pack lip balm, hand sanitizer, makeup removal wipes and tissues.

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Hard Water and the Fashionista

Posted on: January 6th, 2012

This is a cautionary tale my friends. When we are in the middle of a dry winter it is difficult enough to keep our hair hydrated and healthy. During these hard hair times, the last thing one should be adding to this dilemma is hard water.  
 

 

The Problem with Hard Water 

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It’s those pesky minerals, good for some things, your hair not being one of them. (Apparently havoc on the pipes as well…who knew). The minerals build up over time both on your hair and on your scalp…not an attractive look by far. 

Hard water is alkaline; it keeps the cuticle open, which gives it a rough finish making it easier to tangle and harder to rinse out.  It also takes the shine away leaving hair looking dull and flat.  Sort of like old roof shingles. 

Hard water can discolor colored hair; give you itchy scalp and less body as well as dull looking. You’ll find that hard water makes it difficult to get lather, no matter what shampoo you use. 

 

 

Easy Solutions for Hard Water

There are a few solutions available.

  • A shower head water filter is not costly and works well.
  • There are clarifying shampoos but you must use with caution since they can strip everything, even the good stuff.
  • The classic tried and true is vinegar; it clears everything out and leaves hair with a killer shine as a bonus.  
  • Rinsing with distilled water is also a well known method.

 

Though soft water may taste bad, it is delicious when it comes to your hair. 

Hard Water Map – USA

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Hard Water Map – Canada

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Check out some great winter hair care tips: http://www.marcanthony.com/blog/2011/01/winter-hair-woes-%e2%80%93-dryness-frizz-and-static/ 

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New Year, New Extensions

Posted on: December 29th, 2011

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With every New Year brings a fresh new verve for life with resolutions abound. Pledges to find a new job, new financial wealth, new body image, new style and yes… even new hair, literally. What better way to get a new look than with hair extensions. We talked to one of our Senior Master Stylists, Ceilidh C., to get the skinny on everything extensions. First, things first… let’s talk in general about blending.

 
 

 

 

Blending Basics

The way you blend your extensions can make or break the look. According to Ceilidh, you must blend your extensions to match your hair color, hair texture and to create natural looking length and movement. Extensions look their best when you cannot tell they are extensions at all.  

Clip-on extensions are by far the most versatile and cost effective. They come in sections or ‘tracks’ so you can add as many or as little as you like to each area of your hair and layer them to blend seamlessly. Perfect for those who like to change it up, or don’t want to commit long term to a particular look. Many first time extension seekers can be discouraged with the task of finding ready-made extensions that work with their hair but don’t despair; your stylist can make it look like you’ve grown that ‘Amazon’ hair all on your own.

 

Texture Blending

If you have a hard time matching your wave/curl/straight, find the closest to your natural texture. You have to purchase ‘real hair’ extensions for proper blending (we do not advocate faux hair extensions, they never work out…trust us).

  

Curly

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There is no difference in theory when adding extensions to curly hair vs. straight; the secret is to ensure the hair you purchase is the same size curl as your own hair. If the exact curl pattern cannot be found, look for extensions that are a bit tighter and you can use a curling iron to loosen some of the curls. Not all of them though; you want to keep it looking natural.  Girls with a bit of wave can find straight extensions and add more wave with a curling iron.

Having them properly fitted is also important; your hairdresser can cut them so they blend with your own curly layers and ensure a perfectly natural finish.

  

Thick

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According to Ceilidh, thick hair is pretty tricky. She says, “no matter how few you put in, if done incorrectly, you may end up with a big heavy mess… not the best look”. When going for added length, you will more than likely have to double up on the extensions so that it matches the thickness of your natural hair. Placement is very important; each section should be very evenly spaced to avoid creating bulk.  You will also have to keep a few bits for the front since super thick hair tends to look fake when the extensions do not make their way to the front sides of the head.
 

 

Length Blending

As for the length, Ceilidh suggests having your stylist cut the extensions to blend with your layers so that you don’t see an abrupt stop where your real hair ends and your extensions begin. If we can’t say it enough, keep it natural.

  

Long and Thin

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Long, thin hair is why extensions work so well for so many. The intension is not always to add length, but sometimes just to add volume. When done correctly they can add fullness without looking false. The trick is to avoid clipping them too close to the crown, otherwise the clips will show through your thin hair. The first layer should be a bit longer so that the clips can begin a bit further down (about 1 ½” from the center part). You can add a bit of length but, with very fine hair, if you add too many extensions the look will not be natural.

 
 

 

Short

image from handbag.comWhen it comes to extra short hair clip-on extensions don’t work as well. It is very difficult to hide the clips if your hair is too short. The top layer of your natural hair should be at least 3 inches long. The goal is to avoid creating a ‘weight line’ that will be visibly noticeable once the pieces are in.

  

Color Blending

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Natural hair is full of shade variants that sometimes extensions cannot duplicate. If you can’t find the right color match, find the closest color and bring it into your salon; they can dye the extensions to match to your own hair color.

If you’ve always dreamed about changing up your shade, but are a bit color shy, extensions are definitely the way to go.  “You want to keep it simple so that it still looks natural”, says Ceilidh, “we suggest using two colors – your current color and a color to ‘highlight’ with”. You can also purchase smaller tracks and add them here and there for a very natural effect. If you do this make sure the extensions are the same length as your current hair.

The no-fail way to incorporate extensions into your beauty repertoire – begin by consulting your stylist. Especially if you are a first-timer.

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Mad Last Minute Holiday Rush

Posted on: December 21st, 2011

Why does everything happen at once? Last minute shopping mixed with a mad amount of functions and baking (yikes) all while trying to look like you ‘tried’, but in a casual ‘did not try’ way. Here’s how to get your final holiday rush complete without looking like you’ve been through a war zone. 

Last Minute Shopping Hair

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We love the sexy messy braid. What better way to keep it out of your way as you dash about last minute shopping. 

First, get some texture: Spritz your hair with Strictly Curls Curl Booster, give it a good scrunching and flip your hair over. Twist it into a towel; this will help the wave to form and remove excess water. Once partially dry, remove the towel and spritz again lightly all over. Blow dry with a diffuser while gently scrunching some wave into your hair. Once dry add a bit of Moisture Gloss Daily Drops to your fingertips and tousle your hair to break it up a bit. 

Standard braid: The quickest way to finish this is to do a simple braid. Divide hair into three sections. Take an outside section and weave it over and into the center to meet which ever section is in the middle. Repeat with the other side and continue with each section until the braid is complete.  

Fishtail braid: If you have the inclination or a bit of extra time you can ‘fishtail’ for a fancy finish. Divide hair into two larger bunches. Take a thin piece from the bottom of one section and bring it over to the other side to meet the opposite section. Repeat this with an underneath piece from the other side. Continue weaving pieces from the underneath alternating from one side to the next until you have finished the braid. Here’s a quick freehand diagram for the fishtail braid. 

  

This look is so simple yet it keeps you tidy and not looking like a fashion reject. 

Hair for the Party you Thought you Could Avoid

  

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Just when you thought you had a night to yourself that little soirée you thought to avoid rears its head once more. This look says you spent a bit of time, though really it takes a moment to create. 

Curl up-do: Add a bit of Moisture Gloss Daily Drops to your fingertips so your curls not only shine but don’t get frizzy. With a comb, pull back your hair tightly. As you pull back to a place that you find attractive, pin it in place with a bobby pin; we suggest you begin at the front and move to the sides leaving the back for last. Once hair is in place tug gently to ensure the bobby pins are hidden. Pin up any stray bits of curls that may be hanging loose. Give a quick spray with Pro Finish Hairspray and voila!…instant fashion moment. 

 

Hair for the Tree Trimming Get Together

  

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Mamma said she had it covered but when the relatives all show up, it is suddenly an impromptu holiday gathering. 

Top knot bun: Give your hair a bit of a refresher with 2nd Day Clear Dry Shampoo. Take your hair and brush it tightly to the crown area and secure it in a ponytail (this also works lower towards the nape of the neck if you like). 

Gently back brush the ponytail to give it a bit of texture. If your hair is super fine you can back brush with a bit more vigour to add some volume as well. Starting at the base, wrap the pony around itself stopping to pin occasionally. When finished tuck in any stray hairs that don’t look like they belong and give it an all over spray of Pro Finish Hairspray. A red lip will finish this look nicely for holiday glam.

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Ribbons, Bows and Bands Make for a Preppy Holiday

Posted on: December 7th, 2011
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Hair accessories are a fun way to change up your look and during the holiday season they are definitely in abundance. We’ve asked one of our Senior Master Stylists, Jenneffer G., to give us her festive dish on ribbons, bows and bands for a holiday of full-on glam.

 

This season the trend has a cleaner finish, though when done right, it can have a bit of a polished edge to it as well. The mere act of wearing a hair accessory can give you a kind of classic vibe, and if you choose one that is clean and uncomplicated it will keep your look modern.

 

 

CLASSIC VS. EDGY

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The color and texture should suit your personality and style. Are you classic and understated or does your preppy have a bit of an edge to it? The classic girl should go for something smaller with solid colors, just to accent her hair color. On the flip side, if you like to push your preppy to the edge a small satin ribbon may not do your look justice. You might want to go for something with more shine and larger in size to show off your personality. If it suits you and you feel comfortable, go for it!

 

DAY VS. NIGHT

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Not all accessories are for all occasions. Walking into your office with a 12” sequined bow will definitely blind the person in the next cubicle. You’ll need to choose wisely for day vs. night. For day time you want to feel ‘done’ but not over the top, so stick to a lower key accessory; solid colors, perhaps black or red.  For a holiday dinner or full-on party you can throw in some shimmer and glam to show off your edge. Try a headband with a little glitz to accentuate the shine in your hair. One rule of thumb that we live by – if your outfit is super blinged out, go light on the hair accessory. The opposite can be said for an understated outfit.

 

VERSATILITY OF A BOW

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Jenneffer’s personal favorites this year are ribbons and bows. “They bring out the ‘chic’ in your look with no effort at all”, says Jenneffer who is rarely seen without a bit of hair bling, “You can make a simple ponytail look posh with ribbons or bows, which are available in solids or a bit of shimmer if you want to go all out.” Use a scarf to tie a bow around your pony or hairline; use a clip for something small and simple; or a piece of satin ribbon for classic elegance.

 

We love the holiday trends and definitely love that bows, ribbons and headbands are back. They are the simplest way to make your hair look glamorous without trying too hard. 

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