2010 Grammy’s: Lady Gaga

I love how Lady Gaga uses her hair as a costume prop.  The 2010 Grammy’s do not disappoint!  Her hair looks fabulous with stunning color and a longer length 50’s wave.  Almost voluptous!  You go Gaga!

2010 Grammys: Beyonce

As one of the first winners at the Grammy’s 2010, Beyonce stole the show!  I loved her simple style with a little bling!  Beyonce is all about the bling and we love her for it.  What are those pieces of bling in her hair? Of course they are the one and only Bling Strands.  I was blinged out over the summer and loved it!  Check out my review of the Bling Strands.

Simple Styles I Love: The Pony

Let’s be honest, my friends.

We’d all love to have elegant updos or sweeping waves on a regular basis, but the truth is most of us have crazy commutes, long hours, and dramatic personal lives to support. Spending an hour on our hair = not a daily reality.

So, I love styles that make me look put-together and pretty, but actually only take about as long as my Keurig takes to brew my morning coffee – and that is why I’m all about a stylish ponytail!

Yes, ponytails can be stylish. And to prove it, I consulted Master Stylist Sandi Milone of Dieci Lifestyle Spa. All we need is 1 bobby pin, 1 no-damage elastic band, a tail comb, and Sebastian Re-Shaper Hairspray.

Swear to god! Here’s all you have to do to achieve a smooth pony:

1. Comb hair into ponytail leaving a lock out from the center of the ponytail base and wrap elastic band around ponytail.
2. Add height to the crown area by inserting the tail of the comb through the hair above the elastic and lift away from the head (a little bit at a time).
3. Spray down any fly-aways and smooth over using the tail of the comb. Then take the left out lock and wrap it around the base of the ponytail, covering the elastic.
4. Place a bobby pin around the end of the wrapped lock and tuck underneath the ponytail and elastic. Spray again if needed.

If you’re going for a messy ponytail finger hair into ponytail instead of combing and follow steps 2 – 4 above.

Tip: If you need to make this pony last from work till happy hour, try to keep a supply of glittery elastics. They totally add some spice!

By. Aly Walansky

Tying the Knot ala Giovanni Giuntoli

Bridal season is nearing and our newly engaged soon-to-be brides are on the hunt for the perfect hairstyle.  Since Brides today demand perfection in all aspects of the day, why not ‘relax’ a bit when it comes to their hair?   Whether it was loosely-opened chignons, playful accessories, or imperfectly textured French Twists, Giovanni Giuntoli, who instructs stylists through on-set styling classes in New York City, created these fabulous bridal looks to reflect a no-fuss style that allowed each bride to glide down the aisle with angelic perfection. The best news? Each of the three looks can be easily re-created, of course, with some help from a friend:

Swirled-Open Chignon – seen at Christos
“At Christos, we wanted to accentuate the young, modern, clean looks with a twist on the classic bun, creating a looser folded donut. We took inspiration from the typical ballerina bun, but softened it by adding texture and a bit of lift to the crown and sides. Like she did it herself, with a little help from a friend” explains Giuntoli.

To create, first apply Redken spray starch 15 versatile ironing spray (SRP $13.00) throughout hair to allow for extra texture and support of the shape. Make a horizontal part at the crown 4 inches from forehead and section off. Use spritzes of workforce 09 flexible volumizing spray ($15.00) to reduce flyaways as you pull back and secure with an elastic just above the occipital bone. Next, take front section and spray fabricate 03 heat active texturizer (SRP $13.00) through and backcomb lightly in sections to create the height that will show at the top of the finished style. Lightly brush back to meet with the ponytail making sure to keep the textured height, and secure all together with an elastic. Grab the ponytail and swirl it loosely into an open chignon around itself and pin as you create a ‘donut-like’ shape. Hide ends into bun and pin with hair pins to secure. Loosely pull out a few pieces on the sides and top for added texture to the silhouette. Lastyly, finish total look with workforce 09 flexible volumizing spray (SRP $15.00) for a flexible hold.

Accessorized Updo – seen at Kenneth Poole
“We had a quick turnaround time between Christos and Kenneth Pool, so to easily create a more elaborate look to reflect the added glamour in the line, we tightened the bun and added a large flower orrnation, which instantly gave the look added sophistication to make a bigger, more flirty statement” said Giuntoli.

Try it yourself! Create as you would with the swirled open chignon, just tighten the chignon just a bit more to create a strong base for the ornation. Take a large flower ornation and pin on side of the chignon with bobby pins so you can see the detailing of the headpiece from the front to add ultimate attention to the hairstyle. Finish total look with forceful 23 super strength finishing spray (SRP $15.00) to hold the headpiece and the style in place.

Textured French Pleat with Height – seen at Amsale
“For the timeless Amsale collection, we returned to the classic French pleat, but put a modern spin on it; think Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but a little deconstructed and some extra attitude.” says Giuntoli.

To create, mist spray starch 15 versatile ironing spray (SRP $13.00) through the top of head and using a 1 1/2 inch curling iron, curl front section of hair back from hairline in the direction of the back of the head – this gets get the hair to move in the direction you will be pulling it back into. Spray fabricate 03 heat-active texturizer (SRP $13.00) throughout entire head and back comb section by section to creating a voluminous, airy texture. Using a bristle brush, loosely comb hair back into a ponytail, keeping the soft airy height at the crown but still tight at the sides. Create the pleat by loosely twisting ponytail in upon itself up towards the top of the head, pinning as you move up until you get to the top of the twist, tucking ends in and securing with pins. Pull out a just a few airy pieces from the twist to create texture, and finish with workforce 09 flexible volumizing spray (SRP $15.00) for extra hold that will keep the pleat in place, lasting all night.

Kate Gosselin: New Haircut!

Move over short do and bring in the extensions!  Kate Gosselin sports a brand new softer side hair do on the cover of People magazine!  Honestly I am not sure if I would have recognized her unless it had her name.  She looks completely remade.  What do you all think?  Love it or hate it?