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

We all love a good blowout, but we don’t always know what we want in a blowout or how to recreate that look on our own.
My favorite aspect is a blowout that can get my locks straight at the root – but also create serious volume and body. A lot of us can’t do that – we can get hair dry, and perhaps straighten out a curl – but achieving lift, or smoothness, is a lot harder.
We consulted Umberto Savone of Umberto of Beverly Hills, and he gave us some easy guidelines.
1. Blow dry long layers with a slight wave …read more

Fashion week is just days away, and all of us beauty and style bloggers are hot to trot, finding our week’s wardrobe. But what about our hair???
I consulted the fabulous Umberto Savone of Umberto Beverly Hills, and he said one of the hot looks for classic elegance is none other than the sleek updo! Want to create it at home?
Here’s how:
1. Start by running Umberto’s Roman Shine Oil through damp strands
2. Make a clean middle part and begin to dry hair with the Umberto 4000i dryer
3. Once hair is dry, smooth back and secure tightly near the nape of your …read more