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01.22.11The New ShagThe February issue of Allure says the shag is the new “it” hairstyle. You know, that choppy, layered hairstyle that was big on rock stars of the '60s, Carol Brady in the '70s, Joan Jett in the '80s, and (thanks to Sally Hershberger) Meg Ryan in the '90s. Freja Beha Erichsen made the shag relevant again in 2009 (above) by strutting down runways with a supermodely version of the messy 'do. And now Freja's grown out shag is a symbol of the new, revamped shag. It's an edgier, sexed-up version of the cut--kind of like a severely layered bob with ...
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06.23.10Help For Summer BangsI am letting my bangs grow out a little bit from their blunt bang status right now, but this in-between stage is mega-annoying. I find myself constantly clipping them back with a bobby pin or a barrette. And, yes, I have even trimmed them a bit by myself, which is super dangerous, but occasionally onecessary. Especially during hot and humid summer months, bangs are prone to issues, like sticking to your forehead, curling up, getting greasy. But Allure magazine recently had some quick & helpful tips for keeping your bangs in order. And I happen to totally co-sign all their ...
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04.06.10Shear Genius 3 Season Finale!Can you guys believe tomorrow night is the last episode of the third season of Shear Genius? It went by so fast! The third season comes to a close as the final three stylists team up with fashion designer Henry Duarte for their biggest challenge yet. Each stylist will have to style six models for a fashion show where the designer will debut Duarte’s new line of edgy rock-and-roll inspired clothing. And of course, it wouldn’t be a finale without a guest appearance. A few familiar faces return to assist the final three in this no-holds-barred, two-day long challenge. Editor-in-chief ...
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03.25.10The Higher The Hair, The Closer To GodSo! If you watched last night's Shear Genius, you'll know that there was no one for me to interview this morning because no one was kicked off last night. I was disappointed. First of all, I like interviewing the eliminated contestants. And secondly, it's a competitive reality show. Someone is suppose to go home at the end! The trick of keeping all four worked the first few times we saw it on a reality show, but by now I just feel annoyed when it happens. Kick a bitch off! However. If someone was going to go last night, you know ...
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03.23.10Shear Genius Sneak PeekTomorrow night (Wednesday 3/24 @ 10/9c) is Shear Genius night! Wow, already? Time is flying right now. Here is the synopsis: It’s crunch time at the salon with only four stylists left. Is the pressure of the competition getting to be too much for some? The rivalries strengthen as the contestants try to advance closer to become the next Shear Genius, but one stylist doesn’t make the cut. Who will it be? When finalists arrive in the salon, they learn that other competitors must select a tool, a style and an inspiration for them to use on their model. Celebrity stylist ...
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03.16.10Hair Inspiration: Faye DunawayCeleb stylist Chris McMillan wrote about the impact of Faye Dunaway's hair in the Allure magazine I was flipping through at the nail salon the other day. I totally agree. Faye's movie hairstyles were hugely influential and inspirational. Of course, her most famous look is the sleek bob she wore in the 1976 classic Bonnie & Clyde. It's very similar to many of the smooth bobs we see on a million celebs, but it always reminds me of my all-time favorite bob on Nicole Richie. Although, Nicole's look is updated with longer bangs, of course. In The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), ...
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