She might not have won a medal in Vancouver, but Olympian Lindsey Jacobellis scores a gold for her hair styling in our book. Word has it, the Vermont-based snowboarder tames her wild ringlets with Paul Mitchell Express Style Round Trip, a curl-defining, liquid styler that delivers shiny, frizz-preventing body and long-lasting bendable hold. What’s more, [...]
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 [...]
It’s snowing hard in New York City. Up to a foot of white stuff is expected. Schools are closed, stores are empty, streets are deserted. Since, like virtually every other New Yorker, I’m spending the day indoors, I figured I might as well make good use of the time and do a hair mask. I [...]
If you’re prone to winter-dry skin, you probably do what most of us do: apply lotion liberally. Unfortunately, that tactic doesn’t work as well for hair—unless you happen to be a fan of the greaser look. In fact, the best way to offset a dry scalp is in the shower. You see, dry environments cause [...]
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 can I [...]
Singer Alicia Keys is renowned for her smooth sound. When she wants an equally silky hair look, she reaches for a bottle of Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum. The strand softening styler contains lightweight silicone to condition hair while locking in shine. Best of all, its straightening properties make hair easier and faster to blow [...]
Dexter star Julie Benz sported this ringleted look on the 2010 SAG Awards red carpet. I was especially impressed with how the do didn’t merely withstand the rainy weather, it appeared completely immune to it. The secret to its success? According to Paul Mitchell Editorial Director, Lucie Doughty, who created the look: “First, I applied [...]
The first snowfall marks the unofficial start of winter—and hat season! No matter what you choose to warm head—a Tibetan ear flap hat, a Brad Pitt-style Ivy Cap or a hoodie, keep the exposed hair looking chic with a silicone-based product. Paul Mitchell Gloss Drops is a lightweight serum that smooths hair and safeguards it [...]
I just got back from Las Vegas where I attended an awesome training by Paul Mitchell. I love going to trainings. Not only am I treated to a wonderful education on hair in general and upcoming trends in particular, I get to check out new products coming down the pike. On this last trip I [...]
In need of some inspiration in the holiday gift department? For the next few weeks I’ll be using this space to share the occasional idea. Feel free to weigh in with a few of your own, below…. What: Paul Mitchell Holiday Gift Sets The details: The company is offering up a dozen different hair and [...]
