By Jen Laing + February 8th, 2010
Unruly hair has met its match thanks to two new additions to Pureology’s SuperSmooth collection. RelaxingSerum is specially created to deliver superior smoothing and thermal protection benefits to fine, curly hair, while SmoothingCream tames frizz and volume in medium curly and relaxed hair types. Both contain Pureology’s signature ThermalAntiFadeComplex, which means they work their smoothing [...]
By Marlena Isbell + February 4th, 2010
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 [...]
By Maria Ascher + February 2nd, 2010
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 are the [...]
By Jen Laing + January 26th, 2010
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 [...]
By Jen Laing + January 15th, 2010
Actress Diane Kruger wore a sexy Hervé Léger number to the 2010 People’s Choice Awards on January 6th. Her hairstylist, Richard Marin, whipped up this casual, beachy look to match. The do is super easy to recreate: Just mist damp hair with sea salt spray. Pop a diffuser onto your blower, then tip your head [...]
By Suzanne Sawyer + December 1st, 2009
Welcome to the Tuesday Q&A. Each week we dedicate this 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 style experts are available to weigh in on all things hair-related. To submit a Q, send it here: questions@thehairbookonline.com. Q: [...]
By Marlena Isbell + October 23rd, 2009
This little cutie is Jayden, age 3. Her adorable corkscrews may look like a lot of work but ever since her mama, one of my stylists, discovered Regis DesignLine Held Up Texturizing Paste, they’re actually a cinch to control. The medium hold styler comes in a convenient pump so it’s easy to use. Just one [...]
By Jen Laing + October 19th, 2009
In need of a flattering style that’s appropriate for both work and play? Consider a head full of loose waves, like the style Kate Winslet sports here. PureOlogy PureArtists (that’s the company’s code name for “consulting stylists”) suggests this four-step technique for scoring the look: 1. Set hair vertically using a vertical iron or hot [...]
By Marlena Isbell + September 29th, 2009
Even curly haired stylists (like me, at left!) have trouble, at times, keeping their corkscrews in control. If I let my hair dry naturally, I end up with tiny coils that make me look about 16 years old (not a period I care to revisit). Scoring the loose, springy look I crave is a bit [...]
By Jen Laing + September 15th, 2009
I barely watched Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards (the shenanigans at live awards shows make me cringe—Kanye West’s rude dis of Taylor Swift’s Best Female Video win being a perfect example of such a wince-worthy moment). But I did catch Swift’s and Beyoncé’s graceful recoveries from said deplorable behavior (Swift performed soon after and [...]