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September 29, 2009

The Best Hairstyles for Evening

Celebrity hairstylist Sally Hershberger has one basic tenet when it comes to styling hair for major events: Keep things natural.

Ms. Hershberger, who typically attends one or two evening events a week, says many women make the mistake of creating big, elaborate hairdos for events. "Women sometimes make it too much like prom style, with the tendrils or with the hair piled high on top," she says. "It's too geeky." Generally, "I'm not into the big hairdos," she says. "They make you look way too old."

Trends and Views from Hairstylist Philip Pelusi

What was the most common hair trend among the women you met that day?

It's a little more dimensional than just one trend. I love working with photographs that people bring in; it makes it easier to know what's in their soul, what they're feeling. Then we can figure out if it will work for her, her hair type, what kind of maintenance it will demand, Here's what I saw: Women in their 20s or slightly older like that "Gossip Girl," Blake Lively -- long, wavy blond hair. And the model Agyness Deyn, with the supershort, platinum hair.

As people get older, we do them more interesting -- more subtle, dimensional blondes, not stripes or something, like you had when you were 20. We'll do two or three shades of blonde, warm and cool tones, ash blonde and light brown, all worked in.

There's more shorter hair request, the pixie cut in particular, more so around country than in New York City at moment. The bob will be with us forever, and we still see a lot of Katie Holmes pictures. There's a lot of different ways to do that cut, and it comes out amazingly different on people, which is fun. Women bring their kids in to get cuts like Suri Cruise, with the bangs; it's very cute.

If they're in their 40s or older, women really like Diane Lane's cut and Michelle Pfeiffer's hair color. Kim Cattrall, with the longer, layered hair, is still popular.

Read the entire interview via cleveland.com

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September 21, 2009

Tips To Create “Emmy-Worthy” Hair

By now, we all know who won in the Lead Actress categories at the Emmy Awards last night. But as we normally see our favorite "characters" and not the actresses strolling the red carpet, I thought this feature would be fun. My friends at Aussie and their celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa, have put together some how-to's for our favorite actresses that were all nominated last night.

Go Wavy or Sleek With Tips From Amy Adams' Hairstylist

Oh Amy Adams, you're just too adorable. I almost can't take it. So when your hairstylist offers any sort of tip that might help me resemble you more closely in some way, I listen.

Amy's hair pro, Matrix stylist Mark Townsend, was so kind as to give us some inside scoop on how he created two of the starlet's most recent red-carpet looks, for the New York and L.A. screenings of "Julie & Julia".

Brazilian Hair Straightening

You need to know about this. At least, if you're somebody who's shackled to a blowdryer and round brush every summer, like me:

I blow-dried my hair in 10 minutes today with a paddle brush -- and got a look that would normally take me over an hour ... and one or more of these products.

Hooray! And so begins my public service campaign to all my frizzy-haired sisters, spreading the word on the newest thing in straightening treatments -- Brazillian Blowout. Basically, it's a layer of keratin (the protein that makes up hair/skin/nails) applied to your hair, sealed in with a flat iron, then rinsed away. The result: Healthy, straight, frizz-free hair -- that lasts four months.

Read the entire Q&A with stylist, Michelle Vance, and owner Tom of the Tom Brophy Salon in Beverly Hills: via totalbeauty.com

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May 8, 2009

How to Become a Hair Stylist

Do you enjoy keeping up with the latest hairstyling trends? Are you gifted with styling scissors and a comb, able to create new and interesting styles all on your own? Do your friends and family come to you for tips on the best styles for their hair types? If so, you may want to consider pursuing a career as a hair stylist. This guide will provide you with the necessary information on how to become a hair stylist.

via mahalo.com

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April 22, 2009

10 Minutes With Patrice Bisiot: Hair Stylist Extraordinaire

What's your favorite trend this season?
Short, flirty hair like Michelle Williams. J’adore the bold, brave approach short hair by R&B diva Rihanna, yet this season I am also liking longer, gentle waves – very feminine and a total 360 of the short, blunt cuts.

Read the entire interview via sparkleshelf.com

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April 14, 2009

New Celeb Hair Obsession: The Brazilian Blowout

The Brazilian Blowout is different from Japanese straightening and other Brazilian straighteners because it doesn't completely straighten the hair. The hair still has plenty of volume and body and can still be worn curly or wavy. The Brazilian just softens whatever curl or wave you have.

Read the complete Q&A about this hair treatment with celebrity hairstylist Andy LeCompte and his team via glamour.com

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April 5, 2009

Tipping Guide: How Much Should you Give?

by SavvySugar

If you've cut back on generous tipping you're not alone. While most of you say your restaurant gratuity is about the same, some say 2009 is the year of lousy tips.

Anyone who has worked in the service industry will tell you tipping is crucial to getting better service and making up for the employee's low hourly wage or base pay.

For my guide on how much you should give to whom, read more.

If you are unsure how much to tip a service provider start with 10 percent of the cost of the service, which is usually the correct amount or close. If a service is more tedious or dirty consider what you'd like to be paid if you were doing the work and compensate fairly.

Service	Suggested Tip
Barista	You're not required to tip your latte maker, but if you pay in cash and have a few coins left over throw it in the tip jar for good measure. Making friends at your favorite coffee shop may offer the perk of quick service and occasionally a free coffee or sweet treat.
Babysitter	Tip your sitter 15 percent. Consider an extra bonus during the holidays or when they stay extra late or overnight. Always round up to the nearest $10. They're taking care of your children, after all.
Bartender	You should tip your bartender $1 per drink or 15 percent of the total bill. If you tip when you order your first round you may get better service.
Cab Driver	Give 10 percent, or a $2 minimum.
Dog Groomer	Make up for Fido's stink with a 15 percent tip.
Dog Walker	Thank your dog walker with a 10 percent tip.
Food Delivery Person	Fork over 10 percent tip, or at least $2.
Furniture Delivery	Most people suggest dishing out $5 to $20 to anyone who does heavy lifting for you and up to $50 for giant items. You might also offer them a coke or glass of water.
Take Out	You don't need to offer up a tip if you take out, but if you made special requests consider putting a dollar or two in the tip jar.
Hairstylist	Gift your hairstylist a 10 to 15 percent tip for a medium range haircut and 15 to 20 percent for a do at a super fancy salon. If a special shampooer washes your hair the tip you give your stylist will likely be split, but ask the person at the front desk if they're covered when you pay.
Bellhop	Slip him $1 to $2 per bag, or $5 total.
Hotel Housekeeper	You should reward your housekeeper $2 to $5 for each day of service. Some suggest tipping in a lump sum at the end of your stay, but I've always found tipping daily means your room will get extra TLC.
Hotel Concierge	Tip $5 to $20 depending on the service. You don't need to tip for directions, but if they set you up with coupons, reservations and services they should be compensated.
Hotel Room Service	$5 minimum (unless gratuity is included in check)
Manicurist	You should tip your manicurist 15 percent for making your nails pretty.
Parking Attendant	Tip your attendant $1 or $2 if they carry packages for you or have to use an elevator to get your car to you.
Powder room Attendant	If you don't use the powder room attendant, you don't have to tip. If you do, consider giving her a dollar or the change left over from whatever you purchase.
Spa, Facialist, Hair Removal or Masseuse	Reward your beautifier with a 15 to 20 percent tip.
Spa Owner	It's not standard practice to tip the owner of a salon. This unspoken rule stems from the idea that the entire cost of your treatment goes to the house.
Tow Truck Operator	Tip your roadside assistance crew $5 or more for a jump start, $5 if you were locked out of the car and $10 for a tow.
Waiter	Dish out 15 to 20 percent of bill. If you are at a fancy place a 20 percent or greater tip is common. Tip a maitre d' $20 to $100 depending on the restaurant.
Valet	Tip you valet $5 to $10 depending on the lot. If you tip in advance you may get your car parked closer to the exit.

This guide is based on my personal experience and various forums I found online. Tipping etiquette varies per county and region. Check out The Tipping Page for more suggestions.

via savvysugar.com

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March 20, 2009

Hair Extension Advice from Celebrity Hair Stylist Ted Gibson

by Cat Lincoln

We are loving Katie Holmes' return to long, luscious locks. After going mad for cropped looks like Katie's previous bob, and trendsetting Victoria Beckham's short do, we suddenly crave a big, full head of hair. Time for extensions!

The thing is, professional extensions like Katie's can cost $1,500, or more. So we turned to celebrity hair stylist Ted Gibson, who works with long haired beauties like Anne Hathaway, Debra Messing and Angelina Jolie. His new line,Ted Gibson Clip-in Extensions, lets you get that salon transformation at a fraction of the cost.

We asked Ted for his thoughts on the long hair trend, advice for doing it ourselves, and tips for keeping our extensions fresh, pretty and flirty.

StyleList: Katie Holmes' new long hair is so pretty! What are your thoughts about her new look?
Ted Gibson: I think 2009 is about hair augmentation. Clip it in, clip it out. That's what's so hot about this look. You don't have to be a slave to your short hair -- you can enhance it anytime you want. Something like my new line of clip in extensions lets you get fullness or length instantly at home.

StyleList: Who else in Hollywood has great extensions? Or just great long hair that we should all try to copy?
Ted Gibson: Gabrielle Union, Ashley Simpson, Lindsey Lohan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Halle Berry

StyleList: What are your tips for finding a stylist who can do extensions right?
Ted Gibson: Ask around -- it's the best way to find that perfect extension specialist. The internet is also a great resource. Google!

StyleList: What are your thoughts about at home extensions/clip ons?
Ted Gibson: They are the best because you don't have to be stuck with them. If you change your mind, or want a different look, you can do it at the drop of a hat. It's so great to be able to change your look in less than 10 seconds!

StyleList: What are your best tips and tricks for making extensions last longer?
Ted Gibson: Brush them and if you use a lot of product wash on a regular basis with a gentle shampoo.

StyleList: What are some common mistakes people make?
Ted Gibson: Wrong color is the most common mistake. The ones that I have are blends so it makes it a little easier to get the right color match.

StyleList: Your extensions sound great! Tell us a little more about them.
Ted Gibson: Glad to! The collection is called Ted Gibson Clip-in Extension Systems™ and the pieces are incredibly versatile.

They are luxurious and lightweight, and made of "heat style-able memory" synthetic hair, so you can curl them for one look today, and go for a silky straight look tomorrow. And they are very affordable -- the suggested retail is just $149.

They can be put in and taken out in a matter of minutes and come in eight colors, each one named for someone you might recognize:

Reese – Light Medium Golden Blonde
Lindsey – Honey/Strawberry Blonde
Jennifer - Light Blondish/Brown
Julia – Warm Caramel/Medium Brown
Marcia – Copper/Golden Red
Angelina – Chocolate/Dark Brown
Debra – Rich Red/Auburn
Gabriel – Darkest Espresso Brown

StyleList: When and where can we find this magical hair you describe?!
Ted Gibson: I am launching them on QVC on March 28th.

StyleList: We just set the DVR. Thanks for taking the time to chat and share your expert knowledge!
Ted Gibson: My pleasure, anytime!

via stylelist.com

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