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Get the Look: Beth Behrs' Top Knot

Obsessed with this top knot!  Yes?  Two Broke Girls actress, Beth Behrs donned the style at a benefit for The Trevor Project called TrevorLIVE! honoring Jane Lynch Sunday night in Hollywood. Here, her stylist, Aviva Perea gives details on how to conquer the look.    1. Prep & Pony

I prepped Beth's hair with Oribe Surfcomber Mousse and Phytovolume Volumizing Spray and rough dried using just my fingers. Then, section by section from just behind her bangs started brushing hair up and securing with a clip. If you try to do it all at once you can end up with lumps and it's harder to manage. If you do it slowly you can be more precise. Once all of the hair was up where it needed to be I secured it with a bungee hair elastic.

2. Wrap & Finish

Then basically you have a super high pony, which I divided into two parts and wrapped the first around and secured with hair pins. Then I did the same with the second section making sure to shape the knot as I pinned. Then I sprayed Alterna Anti-Humidity Hair Spray on a clean mascara wand and gently cleaned up the hair line getting all loose hairs into place. 

Behind the Scenes on Set with A Celebrity Stylist

I was recently back on set, this time with one of my favorite celebrity hair stylists, Mark Townsend for Dove®.  He's been busy working with some of Hollywood’s leading ladies, so when I have a chance to sit in his chair, I take it!  This time, we partnered to show you how to get some extra sass in your hair style.  I can't wait to show you the video, but for now, here are some behind the scenes pics.

 PS: While on set,  I completely fell in love with the Dove® Style + Care Nourishing Amplifier Mousse.  As Mark says, "It's essential for a good blow out!"

*This is a sponsored post by Dove® and the Style Coalition, but all of my thoughts and actions are true.

6 Steps to Kate Beckinsale's Cascading Waves

Kate Beckinsale never fails to turn heads.  This weekend, she attended the third annual LACMA Art + Film Gala in California donning a strapless Gucci gown complimented by Veronica Lake inspired waves.  Her stylist, Sascha Breur, gave me the 411 on how to get her touchable, sexy style. Step 1: Towel dry your hair and apply mousse for staying power.  "To evenly distribute the mouse, use a wide toothed comb," Breur says. "Ensure that you spread the product right through to the tips of the hair to boost the energy of your curls with irresistible definition and virtually frizz-free shine."

Step 2: Use a large round brush and blow dry directing the nozzle upwards for added root-lift. Then, create a low side part and section your hair into pieces for curling.

Step 3: Use a medium size curling iron and work in sections all the way around your head rotating the way you curl – away from your face and then towards.  Pin the curls up with hair pins allowing them to cool after each section and spritz with Wella Stay Essential Hairspray.

Step 4: When the hair is completely cool, release the curled sections, remove all the grips and smooth through with your hands to loosen the ringlets.

Step 5: Use a large soft brush gently brush through the curls to create smooth soft waves. "Don’t be attempted to over brush or the hair will become frizzy and loose its smoothness," he explains.  "A few drops of Wella Oil Reflections will work wonders to add the right level of smoothness and glossy shine to your 'do."

Step 6: Use a lightweight finishing spray so it lasts all night.

 

Get the Look: Hailee Seinfeld's Exact Makeup

Hailee Steinfeld walked the red carpet at the premiere of her latest film Ender’s Game last week in Hollywood, California and for a young thing, I thought she looked pretty grown up. Her eye makeup was a complete work of art so I got the scoop from her makeup artist, Stephen Sollitto, on how to get her look.  Of course, the eye was the most complex, but the rest was suprisingly simple. Skin

"To make sure Hailee's skin looked its best, we started by using Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub to exfoliate and refine the skin. I can't express how important a clean healthy canvas is for makeup," he explained.  MAC Face and Body foundation, was then applied to Hailee's face, which Sollitto says works well on most women, because it allows makeup artists to go light or heavy depending on the area of the face.

Eyes

"I used purples hues to bring out the gold in her eyes," he explained. He first brushed a bronze shadow, Votre Vu Copper Suede, across her lids and underneath her bottom lashes. Then, in order to give her some definition at her lashes, he used NARS Gel Liner in Tatar (this is a purple that reads black to most people, but it is softer) as well as MAC's Strong Willed Pencil, which he smudged back and forth for a softer look. Next, he took a small, but wide eye shadow brush and swept MAC Red Violet under her lashes and out at the corners of her eyes. Finally, he lined her inner bottom lids with Laura Mercier Violet Pencil and added two Coats of Benefit Bad Gal Lash in black.

Lips

Jouer Moisturizing Gloss in Riviera was used to help mimic the sequins of her top and give the look longevity.

Cheeks

His go-to product was the Laura Mercier Creme Cheek Blush in Praline.

Georgia May Jagger's Rules on Wearing A Red Lip

I've never seen a better pair of lips.  Ever.  Georgia May Jagger is just as charming as she is beautiful in real life.  As the Spokeswoman for Rimmel London, I attended lunch with the British model to learn about the brand's new launches.  Of course, I grabbed her for a few to find out her tricks behind wearing her iconic red lip. "I love red.  Everyone has a red, you just have to find the right shade for you," Jagger explained.  "My favorite is the Kate Moss Lipstick for Rimmel, because it's super matte,  but doesn't feel dry or chalky.  My mom wears more of a fire engine red and sister wears a deeper one."

In order to pull of red lipstick day or night, Jagger exfoliates her lips and recommends making a scrub out of brown sugar and lip balm.  Instead of just rinsing the scrub off, she removes it gently with a hot towel.  To make the color last all day, her number one tip is to layer "a little bit of lip liner underneath" the lipstick.

 

An Easy, Yet Chic Way to Wear Braids

Back in August I reported on the top five hair trends for fall (see post here) and one came as no surprise as it's been hot for years and just keeps reinventing itself - braids. It seems we just can't get enough of the intertwined style.  Like you, I admire intricate braids like box styles, waterfalls and fishtails, but just can't do them on myself. Braids don't have to be complicated to look chic.  Check out my video tutorial to see for yourself.

Charlotte Tilbury Brings Her "Penelope Look" to Life on Penelope Cruz

Spotted on Instagram: Charlotte Tilbury dishing on working with Penelope Cruz, who was recently named Lancome's newest Spokeswoman for their latest fragrance, Trésor Lumineuse.  Tilbury's been on a mission of her own lately, introducing a cosmetic line, which she used to create Penelope's recent look, otherwise known as "Dolce Vita." Described as having "come to bed eyes," created with smoldering copper & bronze shades, complimented by a pink seductive lip (actually called Penelope Pink), the look was inspired by Penelope. Seeing it come to life on Penelope, of course, took it to another level.

Being she's one of the world's most coveted makeup artists, her new collection is also one to covet.  You can shop different looks (here's Penelope's) or products on a per need basis.

Here's a video of Charlotte describing exactly to get the super seductive look:

How to Fake A Big Bun, No Props Needed

Recently at a wedding my best friend (who has hair as fine) as mine donned this amazing bun and believe it or not, it was all her real hair.  No sock bun, no donut. The only prop needed was an elastic (oh, yea and some bobby pins)!  Of course I semi-freaked out when I saw it and had to get the step-by-step so I can tell all of you! Here it is courtesy of U by Kotex. You may be wondering, what the heck does this style have to do with tampons?  Well, funny enough, U by Kotex comes with free Goody hair elastic at Target, which at the end of the day makes sense.  They're two essentials every girl needs!  And like I said, all you need for this style is an elastic.  Text KOTEX to TARGET to get a coupon today.

Here's the breakdown:

  1. Pull your hair back into a high ponytail above the crown of your head securing it with an elastic
  2. In 1/2" sections, pull your hair up from the elastic and tease the front (outside) of the root
  3. Take that piece and fold it over the teased section
  4. Secure with a bobby pin
  5. Repeat with 1/2" sections all the way around the pony tail until you have a teased out bun
  6. Spray with a light weight hairspray
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*This post is sponsored by U by Kotex, but all of my thoughts and actions are true.

Top 5 Fall Hair Trends

The September issues are out!  While I'm soaking up as much of summer as we have left, my fall schedule is already jam packed and NY Fashion Week invites have already started flooding my inbox.  Therefore, it's only appropriate I prepare you with the hottest hair styles for fall as I saw last fashion week.  To dissect each one, I spoke with Celeb Stylist, Ted Gibson.  

Braids – Braids are so huge right now and I love this uncontrived, half up, half down look! We are doing fashion braids like this everyday with my new braid luxe service at my W Fort Lauderdale salon.  Braids are great for any occasion – they’ve been all over the red carpet lately! A woman with braids has a bit of  wild side, but knows how to keep it all together. The look pictured features two small braids taken from the front of the head and meets down the middle to form one braid. I love how the look is kind of messy – it adds a fashion element. To achieve this look, use a blow drying spray like ted gibson build it blow drying agent to add texture to the hair.

Sleek, straight, center parted – I love the pin straight, center parted look – it’s just so sexy!! I love this look for to add sleekness to your daytime look or for date night. The look pictured is super shiny, sleek and straight with a  center part. For this look, use a shine serum like tame it shine lotion to add incredible sheen and to smooth flyaways.

Side swept – I love this look because it’s super sophisticated. A woman with side swept hair is strong, determined and knows what she wants. This look showcases a deep side part with the hair pulled across her forehead. For the look, make sure you have a good hairspray like ted gibson beautiful hold to keep everything in place.

Low ponytails – Low ponytails are super hot for the Fall! They are great for night or day and scream sexy, yet sophisticated. To achieve the glossy look pictured, smooth the hair back into a low ponytail using a gel like ted gibson fix it gel.

Out of control volume – I loved the 80s and this look brings me back there! It’s so Jerry Hall! Wear this hair to stand out in the crowd at any party. To achieve this look, wash your hair with a volumizing shampoo and conditioner such as L’Oreal Professionnel’s Volumetry line. Next, curl your hair with a curling iron, then back brush to your desired volume.

 

 

How to Style Short Hair, A Video Series with Ladies Home Journal

I'm really excited to introduce my new hair styling series for Ladies' Home Journal!  With a focus on how to style short hair, we came up with seven different videos where I walk you through fun, easy styles.  Trust me, if I can do them, so can you.  Links to all of the topics are below.  Happy watching! How to Style Short Hair in Sexy Waves

How to Style A Pompadour

How to Style an Easy Updo

How to Create Chic, Straight Hair

How to Wear A Scarf as A Headband

How to Wear Headbands as An Adult

How to Style Braids for Short Hair

Ciara's Stylist Talks Her New Album Cover Style & Shoot Details

"Ciara and I have a great relationship," Cesar Ramirez, her stylist of four years says. "We are both dedicated and hard working and share a similar vision of perfection."  In case you haven't heard it yet, Ciara's new album, "Ciara," is worth downloading for her three new hit singles alone.  All in one day, her cover was shot and that hair... of course, is something to talk about.  A bit of extensions and sexy waves, I got the scoop from Ramirez himself on what the day was like plus a quick how-to. What was the vibe on set? 

The vibe on a Ciara set is always fun and full of energy! It's inspiring when you work with a beautiful open minded client who is willing to play and take suggestions. On set, you can hear anything from Sade to Madonna playing in the background.

What was your inspiration for her cover look?

Ciara and I were both inspired by our favorite model Kate Moss. We love her simple "cool girl" attitude. Our goal was to stay as true to Ciara as possible and at the same time feature her sex appeal.

Did she ask for anything specific?

Ciara asked for something fresh!! I kept it simple yet sultry. She wanted a signature look that would be fashion forward and create a trend, which was very smart of her and something we accomplished.

Who did you collaborate with to come up with the look?

The team included Yolanda Fredrick (Ciara's long time makeup artist) Jamaica (Ciara's long time Coreographer) and I. We always come together with Ciara and discuss what fits and feels right for the moment and then go execute.

What type of extensions did you use and why?

A little enhancement is always fun! Bits and pieces create drama for shoots and film. Indique has amazing hair and it’s my go to hair spot.

What are the 5 must have items in your kit when on set?

My croc flat iron

My Nume waving rod 3 in 1

My boar bristle toothbrush

Moroccan oil hairspray

Redken powder grip

Did Ciara want anything you used?

Yeas. My skills!

Get the Look: Carey Mulligan at the NYC Premiere of "The Great Gatsby"

Despite the fact that Carey Mulligan's been showing off a more minimalistic look on the red carpet for her The Great Gatsby premieres than her glamorized character Daisy in the film, they both have one thing in common – the love of being draped in diamonds.  After all, they are a girls best friend.  For the NYC premiere on Wednesday at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts she reportedly wore $131,500 worth of Tiffany & Co. jewels.  As for her makeup, I spoke with her artist, Georgie Eisdell, to get the scoop on how to get her look. "My inspiration for Carey's look came from her dress," Eisdell commented.  "I wanted to keep the look clean and understated."

Face: For added contour and a slight pop of color, Eisdell used a very light pink blush.

Eyes: The go-to product to create depth was Chanel's Quadra Eyeshadow in Dunes.  To add depth, she swiped a light brown up and over Carey's crease and then went over the lid with a darker cream shadow shade in the quad.  To open her eyes, she used dark brown liner on the outer corners.  After curling her lashes she applied two coats of waterproof mascara.

Lips: It only took one lip shade to get Carey's hint of color – Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine in Interlude. (Coming out this June).

 

 

Video: The Secret to Creating Loose Waves

Hi, I'm Jeannine and I'm addicted to blow outs.  Prior to creating this video, the only way I achieved "loose waves" was by getting my hair professionally blown out and strictly instructing my stylist, "Not prom curls!"  Still today, now that I have Bob (yes, my bob is a character and deserves a capital B), I want to achieve the same texture, loose waves.  Sassoon Salon’s Creative Director & Sassoon Expert, Michael Forrey, showed me how to do it at home and we created this video to show you, too!

The One Makeup Look You Need to Conquer: Jessica Biel's Makeup Artist Breaks it Down

When I first received images of Jessica Biel on the red carpet at the Time 100 Gala in NYC earlier this week I couldn't help but focus on how pretty she really is.  When I normally look at celeb film, my eye is trained to look at trend, color and style.  This time, hair and makeup took a step back and let Jessica's natural beauty shine, which was refreshing.  Her makeup artist, Beau Nelson gave me the scoop on how to accentuate your features and let you shine through. Face

Pat moisturizer into your skin and around your eye area for prep.  Application is everything when it comes to applying your foundation or tinted moisturizer.  On Jessica, Nelson put Giorgio Armani Designer Lift Foundation on a synthetic brush and "buffed it into her face" in small circular motions.  

Eyes

Define your eyes with liner and mascara, but keep them neutral.  Use warm, sultry browns and taupe shadows across your lid and into the crease.  For example, here's what Nelson did on Jessica.  "On eyes I defined the shape with MAC Eye Pencil in Coffeeand blended shades from Tom Ford Eye Color Quads in Cognac Sable and Cocoa Mirage around the eyes. I lined the inner rim of the eye with Elizabeth Arden Smoky Eyes Powder Pencil in Espresso. I curled lashes and applied L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black."

Lips

Enhance your natural lip color by choosing a lipstick or lip balm shade that matches your inner lip.  Enrich the look with clear gloss.  On Jessica, Nelson used NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Biscayne Park and Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Peach Absolute.

Video: How to Create A Faux Bob

Often times on red carpets one of the most talked about hairstyles is the faux bob. Earlier this year we were all questioning whether or not Frieda Pinto, Sarah Hyland and Naomi Watts chopped their hair, but of course they were rocking faux bobs.  In this video, I partnered with Vidal Sassoon Pro Series to show you how to create the trendy style.  It's so easy!  This is the project that inspired me to really chop off my hair!  

Welcoming A New Decade with A Sassoon Bob, Plus Tips on Chopping it Off

Happy 30th Birthday to me.  Happy?  I think.  30.  Yes, I'm somewhat freaking out leaving my 20's behind, the best years of my life (so far anyway).  Yesterday I made the rash decision to chop 10 inches off of my hair.  10 inches!  Yes, the girl who always envied those with natural long waves and often took to extensions to achieve them now has a bob!  Hello 30! This isn't just any bob though, it's a Sassoon Bob!  Embracing 30 (kind of), here's what went down... One of the most valuable lessons I've learned over the past 30 years is to love yourself.  Seriously, in so many ways.  If you don't love who you are others aren't going to be able to love you back.  Now, take that into beauty.  Love (or at least accept) what you were born with and work with what your mama gave ya!  In my case, fine hair.  I can add all the extensions I want and it'll look gorgeous, but when I try to grow it out on my own, it has no style.  I actually skeeve it.  Therefore, the perfect style to make it look fuller: a bob.

About a month ago I filmed a video series with Sassoon Salon's Creative Director & Sassoon Expert, Michael Forrey where he created a faux bob with my long-ish hair and I felt beyond sassy!  Soon, I'll be able to show you the series, but on Wednesday I couldn't stop thinking about how I was almost 30 and felt the need to do something drastic.  The bob!  I ran to Michael before I could change my mind.

Deathly afraid of my face looking rounder, I sat in his chair at Sassoon Salon with my heart was pounding, body was overheating and I thought I was going to have a panic attack. Michael's the only person I would trust to make this move, so I kept telling myself I was in good hands.  Snip.  It was gone.  Before I knew it a pile of of my hair was on the floor, 10 inches cut off the length.  Again, I skeeved it.

An hour or so later, I ended up with the most precise bob with graduation - not a graduated bob.  Yes, there's a difference.  "The slight graduation in the back adds volume to the top and allows for movement and versatility, but the emphasis is on the longer front pieces to add length to your face," Michael explained.  "If it were a graduated bob it would have been more triangular."

Inspired?  Chop it off!  It's liberating!  I'm kind of obsessed with my new Sassoon Bob! There are three key things to take into consideration: your hair texture, face shape and body shape (since people hide behind their hair, they may not be comfortable going too short). I'm beyond thankful that Michael customized my bob the Sassoon way so I feel confident rocking it.  Make sure you talk to your stylist about the three elements I listed above before you face the scissors.  So, what do you think of my new look?

 

Zac Posen Backstage Beauty Report: Deconstructed Chignons with Aubergine Lips & Tips

There's nothing classier and more New York than attending a Zac Posen fashion show.  It was the first show I've ever attended in my six plus year career in beauty and the one show I'll never miss covering backstage beauty.  This season, the show was held at the Palace Hotel's Terrace Room.  Picture crystal chandeliers lining the runway, intricate paintings on the backstage ceiling, mirrors lining the walls and famous models like Crystal Renn.  Artists from John Frieda, MAC and Essie created a look that a complete contradiction from last year. "There's a lot of construction in the clothes so we wanted to make sure the hair was relaxed," explained Luigi Murenu, John Frieda's Global Creative Consultant. "We wanted to create an art deco, 2013 chignon with volume and personality."

Before drying or in some cases, on dry hair he combed John Frieda Luxurious Volume, Volume Building Mousse through the hair to build up the hairs texture and bring it to life.  Once dry, the team began crimping the top of the hair in a "clap, clap, clap" way so the iron didn't leave an imprint on the hair, but just made it look "as if they had more hair."  Keeping volume on the top, he flattened out and tightened the sides, sealing them with a serum, and secured a ponytail at the nape of the neck.  Separating the pony into two sections, he twisted them around each other and pinned it up into a deconstructed chignon.  The key pieces were two side fly aways that were purposely pulled out and crimped to give the look a sense of lightness.

Kabuki, the lead makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics, was inspired by the snow falling outside during the makeup trial and explained how the makeup was "minimal and snowy in the eye, but brought back into the jewel colors of the collection by doing a rich, burgundy stained lip."

The skin was highlighted and eyes were soft, but the lip was special.  "The look needed a moment of a strong moment, which brings out the dellicatecy of the eye," Kabuki stated.  To create the lip look, he first used Vino Lip Liner to define the outer shape and applied lip balm only to the center of the lips.  This prevents the color from spreading.  Then, taking a single tissue, he touched it to the lip and put loose powder through it to set the pencil without changing the color.  Finally, he applied Lip Mix in Burgundy to the center of the lip and thinned it out as it got closer to the outer corner.  "This way, you don't have to worry about color bleeding or running, but you still have the dense coverage in the middle," he concluded.

"When you put a dark lip with a dark nail it keeps it really dramatic and gives it a bit of an edge," comments an Essie manicurist.  The shade used was Carri On, which is their darkest aubergine.

Destiny's Child Hairstylist, Tippi Shorter, Talks Game Day Prep

Over the weekend I saw one of my favorite hairstylists, Tippi Shorter, tweet that she was working at the Super Bowl.  To be exact, she said, "Is it wrong to be working at the Super Bowl tomorrow and not know who's playing?"  This only meant one thing.  She was either working on Beyonce, a member of Destiny's Child, J Hud or Alicia Keys.  I reached out to her immediately and got the scoop, not only on how she made Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland's hair so straight and shiny, but also on what it was like backstage before the big reunion! What was the vibe like behind the scenes as you prepped Kelly and Michelle for their Super Bowl half time show?

They are true professionals and able to jump into action when needed, so they were their usual fun selves.  It was all hair and makeup talk.

Who did you work with to collaborate on their look?

I spoke to both Kelly and Michelle to find out what they were thinking.  They then trusted me to deliver my own touch to their idea.

Were their leather costumes part of the inspiration behind their sleek strands?

Yes, absolutely.

What's their natural hair texture like and how much prep work went into achieving their straight hair?

Both of the ladies are chemical free, so it makes it easier for me to create a sleek look with body. We worked with a lot of color, so that was time consuming.

What key products were used?

I used the Pantene Truly Natural Shampoo and Conditioner and the Aveda Brilliant for shine and the Control Force Spray for hold.

Can you paint the picture of the backstage scene before they performed?

The three ladies prayed and took the stage for an amazing performance.

Steal Her Style: 3 Steps to Les Miserables Actress, Amanda Seyfried's Sexy Coif

This is how I always want my hair to look.  Yes, daily.  I love how Amanda Seyfried's stylist, Thomas Dunkin of Sebastian Professional gave her a smooth, shiny blowout with voluminous curls for the National Board of Review Awards Gala earlier this week in NYC.  The deep side part is the icing on the cake.  Here's how to get her look straight from her 'mane' man, Dunkin.

  1. After blowdrying your hair apply a texturizer or light-weight hairspray like Sebastian Professional Shaper Zero Gravity to the lengths and brush it through.  Repeat this step a couple of times until the hair is textured enough to hold hot rollers.
  2. Section your hair at random and place large hot rollers at your roots and wrap the rest of the section around it. Starting at the root adds a wave and volume to the hair rather than simply creating curls which happens when rollers are first placed at the ends.
  3. Remove the rollers once cool and run your fingers through your hair for a polished yet casual effect. Spritz with a finishing hairspray to hold.