Q. If I curl my hair and spray it with hairspray, it falls within two hours. How do I get it to stay styled for longer? Andrea Scruggs, Mabelvale, AR A. For longer lasting coils try using a product specifically designed for heat-setting curls. Redken Spray Starch 15 Heat Memory Styler is heat-activated and forms [...]
Here’s a potential holiday hair look, courtesy of Pureology’s Natasha Sunshine. Sunshine whipped up the style for the Eco-Chic Fashion Show at Global Green USA’s 7th Annual Gorgeous and Green benefit in San Francisco on December 6th. We think the bouncy curls (which are described as 40s Glamour with a 70s Twist) are already party-ready, [...]
Black Friday, Cyber Monday…any day is just another power shopping day for our Brazilian friends here in Boca Raton! The red hot item this season: Moroccanoil. No matter whether it’s the treatments, the shampoos, the conditioners or the stylers; if it’s made by Moroccanoil, it’s flying off the shelves. Why? Because the formulations are ideal [...]
Olivia Wilde wore her hair in this retro glam, Sophia Loren-inspired updo at the 2011 Glamour Reel Moments event in Los Angeles on October 24th. Her hairstylist, David Babaii, created the look by first blow drying her hair to a smooth finish. Next, he misted texturizing spray on the roots and curling the hair in [...]
You diligently shampoo and condition your colored curls with extra-gentle, color-safe products, so what are you doing with potentially damaging stylers? According to the folks at Pureology, colored hair—particularly that of the curly variety—has special needs that don’t end when you step out of the shower. Their solution: A pair of curl enhancers, including IlluminatingCurl, [...]
In an unexpected case of art imitating life (or some such phrase describing a surprising cause and effect situation), a quote from one of our contributing bloggers, Marlena Isbell, about the amazing strand plumping powers of Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Daily Shampoo, has been reprinted on the current packaging of the brand’s new Extra-Body shampoo and [...]
The recent heat wave in New York City has me suddenly obsessed with updos. This loose, side-braided style, spotted on AnnTaylor.com, fits the bill. It’s practical (in that it gets the hair off my neck), polished (in that it’s a definite style) and just the right amount of sexy; the perfect look for a scorching [...]
Sebastian Professional Stylist Design Team Member, Thomas Dunkin, whipped up this long, wavy look for actress Nicola Peltz at the recent NYC premier of her new movie, The Last Airbender. Dunkin added extensions to boost the drama of the style, but anyone with long-ish hair can recreate a similar do by following the stylist’s own [...]
Q. What is the best product for straightening curly hair? Sabrina Minyon; Oakmont, PA A. If you want long-term results, a chemical straightener is the way to go. Depending on your hair type and texture, you could use a relaxer or a straightening system. There are a slew of different brands and products available, so [...]
Q. What haircuts go great with super curly hair? Wendy Rodas; North Hollywood, CA A. If you’re wearing your coils in a curly style on a regular basis, then I recommend choosing a cut based on the shape of your face. For round, it’s best to keep cut the curls right below the chin with [...]
