Hello hair-loving friends! This is me. On top of my head is my hair. I am in the sky right now, en route to Hollywood. Once I get there, I’m going to be representing Scope Outlast (my new fave mouthwash in the world…Ryan Seacrest and I are so minty fresh), at the red-carpet premiere of the movie Valentine’s Day. As this is a SUPER HUGE BIG DEAL — note my use of bold AND italics –  my hair is of the essence. And they are going to be providing a hair and makeup team for me. That said, I feel it’s my duty as, well, me, to go armed with what I want to do with said hair. For suggestions that may just fit my “party hair” personality, I went to Marcos Diaz, session stylist at ION Studio (www.ionstudionyc.com),... [Read more]

As everyone knows, I’m slightly obsessed with obliterating my curls. To that end, I had my first relaxer done when I was about eight. That’s not a typo. It was one of those pink boxes that smell sort of like eggs-gone-bad, and my mom did it for me, herself, in our household bathroom. She was very hesitant when she noticed my scalp begin to bleed, but I reminded her…no pain, no gain. I was totally OK with scarring if it meant no scary hair. And, it worked. Sorta. I remember that initial post-relaxer blowout, my hair would always be pin-straight AND for some odd reason appear one shade darker. I loved that. Suddenly, I had California hair…and the best mommy in the world, because she totally put herself at risk of perishing... [Read more]

I’ve been attempting the half-up half-down glam wave for about two decades: I’ve never done it right. Zuma Press However, I’m totally on board with Colbie Caillat, who totally had fun with hers and it looks great. We can see her face – and that gorgeous smile – and the waves are very much there-apparent. I’m finally going to learn how to do it myself, and according to Suave celeb hair stylist Luke O’Connor, it CAN be done. To re-create at home: Use Suave Professionals Humectant Shampoo and Conditioner in the shower to moisturize and soften hair. Apply Suave Professionals Healthy Curls Styling Foam and blowdry completely into the hair. Follow the same steps as above to create curls all around the head,... [Read more]

While I totally want to wax poetic about Miley Cyrus’ sexy textured bandage dress at last night Grammy awards, I realize this is a hair blog. So, instead, I’ll talk about her sexy textured hair, which perfectly complimented the rocker chic look. Zuma Press I have to confess, I am not a fan of Miley’s music. I think she’s a beautiful girl, and she has a few really nice songs – but once upon a time, I spent a lot of time with someone who was ridiculously obsessed with Hannah Montana – and it forever turned me off! (That, and I’m sorry, but the series is a stupid concept.) But she DOES have style, and I love her sexy long waves – which this style worked like magic on. “Miley has effortless style... [Read more]

Am I a Jennifer Lopez fan? No comment. But I will say I loved her glamorous waves at tonight’s Grammy Awards! It was a classic vintage Hollywood look: Soft, sultry, and gotta-have. As in me, now. Without her ‘tude, that is. Zuma Press According to Suave Celebrity Hairstylist Luke O’Connor, it can be had right at home. Here’s how: Shampoo and condition hair with the Suave Professionals Healthy Curls line. Apply Suave Professionals Healthy Curls Styling Foam, part hair down the middle and blow dry the mousse completely into the hair on a medium to low setting. Starting six inches from the roots, spiral wrap two inch sections of hair around a 1.5 inch curling iron to get glam curls. Soften hair with fingers. [Read more]