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, set …read more

It’s ridiculously cold out today – I am wearing over-the-knee boots, knee socks, jeans, and a long coat and am still freezing my butt off.
Rumor has it though, if we keep our head warm, the rest of us will follow, and for that reason, hats are the must have accessory for the fall and winter months.
But, we all have been there: Hats may keep our heads warm, but they can be very unflattering to our hair. And, as people may see us in our hats – or when we take the hats off, and in that case, we’d like it …read more

In today’s market, consumers are becoming more and more careful of spending habits. Lavish dinners and social outings are becoming less frequent as our up and down market has everyone more money conscious. However, looking and feeling your best has never been more important.
I chatted with my good friend – and minor crush – celebrity hairstylist and beauty expert Billy Lowe, and he believes there are ways to get around the current budget crunch.
Take advantage of salon referral programs.
Many salons offer client referral programs where they give clients discounts or incentives for referring new clients to the salon for …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

At the 11th hour, I have decided to be Glenda the Good for Halloween – pretty much entirely because:
1 – I was invited to a Wizard-of-Oz themed party
2 – I was in a Halloween store and saw a pink marabou witches hat
Now, I realize this is imperfect because Glenda did not actually WEAR a witches hat..but rather a crown. And didn’t wear pink, but gold..but whatever. Pink is my signature color, and…the hat was cute.
She does, however, have long bouncy hair. I, alas, do not. I do not want to wear a wig though – I experienced last year, as …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

Boo!
It’s almost Halloween, and in this economy, we aren’t all prepared to blow loads of cash on pricey wigs and hair pieces to complete our costume.
But what if we could do it ourselves, at home? I consulted celebrity hair expert Moulay Yacoubi, who shared some great news: Hot Halloween looks can be recreated with your own hair, at home, easy and cheaply! Here’s some of Moulay’s tips!

For short hair – try the Rihanna look:
1. Use damp unwashed hair, treated with a light mousse.
2. Pull hair from the middle …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