What’s the newest addition to the style file? “Scene” cuts: A post-Emo, music-based look that’s exactly what my youngest clients, aged 14-17, want now. The look is slightly reminiscent of Bowie circa 1967, but this time around bands like Against Me and Bright Eyes provide the artistic inspiration. While the style is rooted in Emo [...]

Attention class! Today’s cut and color equation is as follows: All over color + highlights + lowlights + gloss (for shine, natch) + precision brow skimming bangs (they MUST be perfect) + Paul Mitchell Super Skinny (the works: Shampoo, Conditioner, Serum and Balm to smooth and straighten hair like nobody’s business) + body-boosting blow out [...]

Welcome to the Q&A. Each week we dedicate space to answering YOUR burning hair questions. Need some advice? Confused about a service or style? From cuts and color to tools and techniques, our experts are available to weigh in on all things hair-related. To submit a Q, send it here: questions@thehairbookonline.com. Q. How do I [...]

Lea Michele’s look at Sunday’s Grammy Awards was all about the dress. And what a dress it was! The short, full skirt of her navy Romona Kreveza creation made the Glee star’s legs appear miles long. The fitted bodice showed off her teeny waist and the one shoulder added just the right amount of sex [...]

Wearing an Edition by Georges Chakra one-shoulder dress, Carrie Underwood hit the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards red carpet looked like a more stunning version of herself (if that’s even possible!). Her gown was the perfect mixture of feminine and fresh, but what made the look modern, in my eyes, was the hair and makeup. Her [...]

Welcome to the Q&A. Each week we dedicate space to answering YOUR burning hair questions. Need some advice? Confused about a service or style? From cuts and color to tools and techniques, our experts are available to weigh in on all things hair-related. To submit a Q, send it here: questions@thehairbookonline.com. Q. What type of [...]

The blogosphere was positively abuzz last week with news of Taylor Swift’s purported hair makeover—in which she traded in her signature ringlets for a super straight style with long, lash-skimming bangs. I thought the look was a refreshing and sexy switch for the singer—especially on the eve of her 20th birthday. My eagle-eyed colleague, Damon, [...]

Blonde bangs? Why not! Using foils, I highlight the fringe only in sheer sections to create a tear-drop shape, then tone the hair to the desired blonde hue. The result: Quick color that still delivers plenty of “bang” for the buck.

The latest style on my girlfriend’s must-have list is what we’ve dubbed “Jimmy Choo Hair”. Inspired by the brand’s fall ads, featuring model Angela Lindvall and shot by photographer Terry Richardson (see them here: Jimmy Choo Ad Campaign), the cut is long and expensive-looking with fat layers and chin-length bangs. The subliminal message: “You don’t [...]

Your bone structure is as unique as you are. This guide will help you choose a style that brings our your individual beauty.