Ted Gibson at New York Fashion Week
February 16, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Hair Care
Don’t tell Nick, but I have another hair crush. It’s sort of a semi-secret lust/curiosity that in no way undermines my primary love. I don’t think. Though I wouldn’t mind having both…
Check out the incredibly delicious celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson working his finesse backstage at Vena Cava and Lela Rose shows at New York Fashion Week.
At the Vena Cava presentation, Ted created the perfect rock-chick ‘do to compliment the chic, silk frocks that were adorned with zippers and buckles. The finished look evoked glamour of the 80’s with a touch of grace and edge., much like the Vena Cava collection …read more
Get the Look: The “Patty Cake Curl” As Seen on “The City”
February 1, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Hair Care
As seen on the style-making show “The City,” hair-curling drama takes on a whole new meaning!
Both Olivia and Whitney have worn long, flowing and natural curls that evoke a vintage glamour.
These easy-to-follow tips from stylist Ryan Nickulas of the Ryan Darius Salon in the West Village will help you achieve this look, which he calls the “Patty Cake Curl,” the type of flowing curl that flaunts a perfect circle after you wrap hair around the fingers.
· Part hair in the middle or to either side.
· Take …read more
Gym-proof your hair!
January 22, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Hair Care
Remember those New Years resolutions to get in shape? I’ve already broken mine. However, for those of you who are waking up every other morning and hitting the gym, “Best of Boston” salon owner, Nicholas Penna, Jr., of SalonCapri in Newton Highlands & Hyde Park, MA (right outside Boston), has some great tips on how to fix hair from a workout!
PRE-WORKOUT
* Use a barrette to hold back your bangs from sweat on your forehead
* Wear a terry cloth headband or scarf (such as a Lululemon headwrap) to soak up sweat at your hairline
* Don’t pull back your hair in a …read more
New year, new ‘do?
December 24, 2008 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Hair Care
This Holiday Season, Viviscal, a natural supplement that reduces thinning hair, is asking us to submit our personal stories about hair loss.
According to recent studies, as many as one in three women suffer from some kind of hair loss or thinning hair. The causes can be varied – menopause, pregnancy, stress and genetics are often top culprits.
Two lucky readers who submit their story will be chosen to receive a spa makeover worth over $500. Additionally, all readers who submit their hair loss stories will automatically receive 10% off their order of Viviscal from www.lifes2good.com.
This contest is valid in the United …read more
5 Hair Care Tips for the Holidays
This is the most hectic time of the year for every single part of you and your hair isn’t getting a holiday either. If you are stressed about the season, it’s going to show in your hair… sad but true. So, here’s five things you can do starting today to make sure your hair looks as amazing as you want it to.
1. Limit the number of late nights. While you are sleeping is the time when your body is repairing itself. Take advantage!
2. Drink lots of water. We have all read that the body needs several glasses of water a …read more
Can Your Dandruff Shampoo Be Causing Acne
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You wouldn’t have thought so would you, but I came across a few lines in an article that hinted at just that. They went on to say that while most people won’t react to dandruff shampoos in this way, it has been documented to have happened. So, if you notice a few new spots every time you wash your hair, that just might be the cause. It also went on to say that if you have oily skin, you are also more prone to dandruff. That’s definitely me. At puberty my skin suddenly became an oil …read more
The Elegance of Nicole Kidman
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I particularly like this style….elegant while not fussy just how easy is it to keep your blond tresses looking that good?? I found you some links that should answer all of your questions…
So You Want to Go Blonde
Naturally Looking Blonde
How To Pick Blonde Colors
Is This Dandruff??
Lets get to what it isn’t! You might think that you have dandruff, but what it is in actuality is just plain build up of hair care products on the scalp. A good old fashioned scalp massage (my favorite) is sometimes all you need. You might try spending a bit more time rinsing your hair as well. These days we simply jump into the shower, wash our hair as fast as we can, drizzle on a little conditioner, count to sixty and rinse for a few seconds and jump right back out.
*I just washed my hair this morning and while …read more




