Brr, baby it’s getting cold, and we have to give that consideration when planning our hair care. I consulted Patrick Wellington of Wellington Hair Spa, he had some great tips on little ways we can begin to make a big difference.

Conditioning
During the dry winter months, there is little moisture in the air and the hair and scalp tend to dry out more easily. After every shampoo, put a deep conditioner in your hair and leave it in for a minimum of 3-5 minutes.
Roller Setting
If you have medium to long length hair, instead of using a flat or curling iron, …read more

We survived Halloween, and it’s time to start to think about the next batch of holidays!
I’m always looking for Christmas season styles, mostly because it seems from November through December, there’s parties every single night.
We consulted Lona Vigi, the celebrity stylist for LiQWD hair products, and she said two looks she’s all about this season are the messy take on the classic chignon, and the modern pony. Here’s her tips on how to make them happen:
Classic Chignon (Messy Version)
This chic and sultry look is a modern take on the classic, a somewhat disheveled, looser version.
To give hair just the right …read more

One of my frequent hair problems is the need to create volume on those flat hair days.
According to Dimitri James, author of Becoming Beauty, this is super easy to do – right at home, with clip-in extensions!
This is great for “down dos” or even up dos, and can be done by adding bands of extensions to middle half of head and simple sweeping up into a loose pony tail or pin up sections into a loose wavey up do.
Dimitri says doing so will allow your natural hair under the extensions to hide any mistakes you may make inserting the …read more

Are you getting ready for your holiday parties and looking for easy no-fuss ways to look ultra- glam? According to Umberto Savone, of Umberto of Beverly Hills, it’s easier than you may think.
Check out his tips, below, for creating a really fun and festive updo in five easy steps.
1) Start by misting hair with Controller Conditioning Spray then blow dry hair straight
2) Comb all hair back as if you are about to make a ponytail, but twist hair up instead to form an upside down French Twist
3) …read more

I’m going to be spending the greater part of November in one hotel room or another, and that’s making me already think along the lines of travel, baggage, and room factors.
Something I’ve noticed: Often hotels with the fanciest of features skimp when it comes to hair dryers. My theory? These are items that are stocked by people, most likely men, who do not realize the huge importance of erring toward quality!
USAToday.com actually had an awesome article on this very topic yesterday, and I wanted to share an excerpt from it.
“Hair dryers are a cheap upgrade to a room and well …read more

Thought Fashion Week was over?
Well, over in LA, it’s in full swing, and Alterna Haircare created the hair look for the Kevan Hall this past Saturday.
Held at the Universal Studios Hollywood back lot, theHall’s vintage-inspired, elegant gowns were featured, and Alterna’s Global Creative Director, Michael Shaun Corby, complemented them with modern-day beehives.
To achieve the dramatic, high-fashion look, Corby utilized Alterna’s CAVIAR Anti-aging Working Hair Spray for flexible hold and Hemp Spray Shine for a high-gloss finish.
Here’s the step-by-step guide to recreating this look at home:
1. Mount volume-enhancing mousse, such as Alterna’s Life Solutions Volumizing Spray Mousse, into damp hair …read more

Something we all noticed at the Spring 2010 runways: Volume was everywhere.
And it’s going to new heights, says my friend Jet Rhys, of Jet Rhys Salon in San Diego.
The advantage of these new heights is that it makes us look thinner! It’s sort of like doing on a diet from the hair down – high-hair elongates the body in the same way that a great way of heels do, but minus the blisters.
Of course, higher, bigger, hair needs more prep.
Jet says to first prime locks with volumizing shampoo and conditioner, then towel dry and apply a quarter-sized amount of L’oreal …read more

We all love our man to be a sexy as possible, and according to AXE spokestylist, Diana Schmidtke, there’s some steamy guy hair trends this season.
One hot look we are seeing everywhere is the “classic” look – ala Mad Men. Want to recreate it at home? Diana gave some tips! My advice: Copy the URL, and share with your man immediately!
Obviously, you’ll need clean, wet hair, a comb and pomade – Diana recommends AXE Smooth & Sophisticated Shine Pomade because it is designed to add hold and maximum shine, which is essential for this look.
In general, most styling products work …read more

I HATE frizz.
And I think pretty much every person that ever encountered it would agree…but the question is, what can we do to fix it? There’s endless products out there, and they have varying degrees of success…but the key may just be getting to the root of the problem.
(No pun intended.)
I consulted Mahisha Dellinger. She’s a curly-haired expert and creator of the CURLS organic hair collection. She has some fabulous frizz fighting tips we can all take advantage of. Mahisha points out that those of us with curly hair are actually more frizz-prone – it goes down to our …read more

I just got emailed some info and had to share: Pantene is having a contest where we can win a makeover and a year’s supply of Pantene products! AND you get a $1,000 shopping spree! More details are on the Pantene site.
I am hugely obsessed with their site anyway, it’s packed with tips by celebrity stylist Hallie Bowman – who, you, incidentally may remember did my hair a few months ago! There’s even video tutorials on everything from The Swept Back Updo to Everyday Volume to Cocktail Curls (which is gorgeous!), and more. I’m …read more