SAG Awards Style with Lucie Doughty: Julie Benz Hair

Rain didn’t put a damper on this romantic updo – Dexter star Julie Benz’s curls stayed true on the 2010 SAG Awards red carpet thanks to Paul Mitchell Editorial Director, Lucie Doughty. Here’s how she created this flirty look:
“First, I applied Extra-Body Sculpting Foam for all-over lift. Then, I protected the hair prior to heat [...]

Diane Kruger At The People’s Choice Awards: Beach Waves Hairstyle by Richard Marin

DIANE CATCHES A WAVE AT THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
Leading lady Diane Kruger hit the red carpet at the 2010 People’s Choice Awards in a curve-hugging Hervé Léger dress and a curvaceous ‘do to match. Celebrity hairstylist Richard Marin let us in on how he created her perfectly undone beach waves in just five easy steps:

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People’s Choice Awards: Red Carpet Beauty Makes Waves

The people may choose the winners at the People’s Choice Awards, but celebs like Mariah Carey, Jessica Alba and Carrie Underwood chose to rock curls, texture and waves on the red carpet Wednesday night.
For A-list hair, Ouidad Styling Mist is a Hollywood mane-stay. Styling Mist is a light spray designed with a dual purpose – [...]

Go Blonder by Washing Your Hair

I’m a natural blonde, really I am!  You caught me, I’m not.  Every six weeks, I’m at the salon to conceal my natural brown identity.  During my most recent visit to the bleach dealer, I walked away with roots just a tad warmer than I typically like. 
The salon was out of the shampoo and [...]

Bumpits: Do They Really Work?

We’ve all seen the infomercial at 2:00AM advertising big hair in minutes through a revolutionary piece of hardware conveniently named Bumpits. But do they really work? How do they stay in place? I’ve got the answer to your burning questions…
First off, yes they do work and quite nicely. They are easy [...]

Diane Kruger: Red Carpt Updo Style by Richard Marin

Diane Kruger lit up the red carpet recently with this modern day twist on a classic Hollywood style.  Personally I love the softness of this style.  It’s finished and unfinished but, at the same time, maintains its elegance.   Her hairstylist, Richard Marin, gave me the scoop on four simple steps to re-create this holiday [...]

Wedding Makeup: All Aboard Smoky Eyes

Sultry, smoky eyes are my signature look.  Since a teenager, I’ve been intrigued with enhancing eyes.  Maybe because its the first thing guys look at–  trust me ladies, it’s the truth!
For a recent shoot with one of Washingtonian’s top pics for wedding photography, Genevieve Leiper and I collaborated aboard a sailboat in Annapolis, Maryland with [...]

New Work: Beauty Makeup with Sleek Ponytail using Moroccanoil

Lately it seems like you can’t go anywhere without seeing ads for a product called Moroccanoil– the latest in hair care products that comes in a pretty blue package sporting an orange “M” logo.  Question, what really is Moroccanoil?
While backstage at Baby Phat during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010, I was given a full [...]

Hair Now: Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Collection

The tousled bed-head look never goes out of style. In fact, this has been a top trend on New York Fashion Week runways for the past two seasons. There is nothing sexier than a full head of bouncing hair! The question on every gal’s mind is how to get those lovely tresses? Herbal Essences saw [...]