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I have naturally wavy, thick hair that is not very nice unless it is tended to. My favorite style is to blow-dry it out straight and then curl. Excited barely scratches the surface in describing how I felt when I heard Frederic Fekkai’s new Wave Makers gentle foam curlers and Perfectly Luscious Curls Wave Activating Spray ($25.00) was on its way to my house for me to review.

The product came adorably packaged in a classy, mesh-like zippered purple bag with 8 yellow foam curlers. The rollers came with Perfectly Luscious Curls, …

All eyes were on actress Kristen Stewart and Ashley Greene at the Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 premiere in L.A. Kristen Stewart‘s retro hair look, created by Frédéric Fekkai stylist Adir Abergel, was comprised of Old Hollywood waves that were perfect for the final installation of the movie franchise that made her a superstar. Mark Brand Ambassador Ashley Greene made her mark at the premiere with a makeup look created by celebrity makeup artist Vanessa Scali, creating Ashley’s stunning yet natural looking makeup for the evening. Recreate the glamorous looks for a night …

NY Fashion Week has come and gone, but the editors here at BeautyStat still can’t get over all the amazing hair and makeup looks we saw on the runways! That’s why we’re giving you our Top 5 Best Hair Looks From NY Fashion Week. From the runway collection of Vera Wang with her tousled and textured, gritty updo (pictured above) to the modern French twist at Korto Momolu, these looks are bound to be on-trend for next year. But, we might just be a little too excited to wait that long, …

As BeautyStat wraps up New York Fashion Week , we just couldn’t say goodbye without some more designer hair inspirations for the upcoming spring/summer seasons. We’ve seen gorgeous yet edgy updos, top knots and now the Marchesa Spring/Summer ’13 Collection show executed nothing less than a beautiful interpretation of braided hair — with a low-slung ponytail! Frédéric Fekkai‘s lead hairstylist, Renato Campora, created the hair look which was inspired by a graphic, shiny look with a tribal vibe to compliment Marchesa’s ornately elegant collection. Read on to get the 7 …

New York Fashion Week wouldn’t be complete without seeing what Vera Wang had to offer for her Spring/Summer ’13 Collection. The models’ hair look at this season’s show was created by Paul Hanlon, lead hairstylist for Frédéric Fekkai. Hanlon created a very dry, fabric-like texture to build a turban inspired updo for the Vera Wang show this season. The style is a poetic take on weathered hair. Read on to learn how to create this simple yet sophisticatedly edgy updo at home following these 5 easy-to-follow steps using all Frédéric Fekkai hair …

Fashion Week 2012 is just around the corner, and what better way than to kick-off the week-long event in New York City than by attending Fashion’s Night Out (September 6th), which is pretty much like what the Opening Ceremony is to the Olympics! The day may be hectic with a bunch of events from different designers, makeup artists and department stores all happening at once, but, BeautyStat has got you covered! Read on to find out the best events to attend celebrating the most hyped about cosmetic, hair and skincare …

COSMETIC EXECUTIVE WOMEN
ANNOUNCES 2012 BEAUTY AWARDS
FINALISTS
Most innovative new products selected exclusively by beauty industry experts
 
New York, NY – April 9, 2012 – Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) has announced the Finalists for the 2012 CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Now in its 18th year, the CEW Beauty Awards celebrate the most innovative products of the year.
The 146 finalists in 29 product categories, including the new Nail category, were chosen from more than 625 products representing 300 top beauty brands by approximately 4,500 beauty industry professionals. “What differentiates the CEW …

Obtaining an affordable, easy and manageable dye job may seem like a daunting task. With today’s economy, many have decided to DIY when it comes to beauty and haircare — whether it be an at-home manicure, or, what we’re here to talk about today, dying our hair without running to the salon. The secret to a great dye job that anyone can achieve involves three steps: selecting the right color, applying the color evenly and, finally, maintaining the color. Read on as we discover the best products to get the …

It’s the dead of winter (for those of us living in a colder climate). And we’re waiting for that moment when we can soak in that summer sun. But, with the talk of summer, come our admired beauty editors’ caveat about the usual summertime beauty/skincare protocol: the importance of sunscreen; articles describing the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays, etc. It seems all too much and overplayed, but, let’s be prepared for the summer as I add one more vital, but often overlooked, piece of information to the seasonal lecture: …

Kirsten Stewart edged up her outfit and look a notch in her J. Mendel dress at the premiere of Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn.
Her hair, done by Adir Abergel for Frederic Fekkai, was edgy, yet romantic in inspiration. Adir was inspired to create an up-do that still felt like Kristen’s usual tousled and textured style with a touch of rockability.
 
How To Get the Look: Adir began by applying Fekkai Bouffant Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel to the roots of the hair to build texture. He then applied Fekkai Oceanique Tousled Wave Spray throughout the rest of …