Short hair definitely takes guts, but these ladies show us how to wear the short hair without fear and with great style.  A celebrity that has had short hair for most of her career is Halle Berry.  No matter the occasion her pixie is styled to perfection.  The best look and one that is ideal for a new year’s bash is the slightly spiked imperfect perfect style.

Another style maven, Agness Dyen, has had a spectrum of short hair and has shown us a great style for this length.  Brushed forward and side swept her longer length pixie is both chic and edgy.  Both these styles are great for ladies with shorter hair and truly showcase the amazing shorter cuts.

In between long and short is medium length hair.  The best styles for this length are all about showcasing the great cuts, either blunt or textured.

Kate Bosworth’s length teeters between longer and shorter then the shoulders but her sleek bob is fantastic and is a great style for the length.

Another great style is the loose wave look that Zoe Saldana frequently wears.  Both looks truly feature the cut and length and are great for day or night.

Two great styles for long hair are a half-up hairdo and a great top knot.  The half-up half-down look can be done with any textured hair from curly to straight.

Kim Kardashian has a more formal look with tight curls while Jennifer Hudson also has an elegant look with a volumized sleek style.  Both these ladies look graceful and effortless and demonstrate the versatility of this style.

A second great look for long hair is a slicked back top knot.  Miranda Kerr shows this style off and demonstrates how this bun will showcase a fantastic dress.

So with all the hot hairstyle and haircut options for 2012, what look will you be rocking this year?  Leave a comment below to let us know.

- Yiannoula Choros

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To help us tease out the big hairstyle trends for Black, Latina, Mixed-Race and women with kinky, curly hair, we contacted the experts at PHYTO Haircare. This line taps into the synergy of plants to treat a variety of hair types. Celebrity hair stylist, Ron Williams, tells us that their take on ethnic hair is texture, treatment and time saving styling techniques using the PhytoSpecific line for Curly,  Frizzy, Relaxed Hair.  Phyto says that the hair trends for Spring/Summer 2011 will range from sleek and smooth, curly with volume to tightly coiled Honey Blonde locks with frizz under control (click on the images below to enlarge).

Here’s how you can get the specific looks:

1. Naturally Curly with Volume and Waves: The hair was shampooed with the Intense Nutrition Shampoo and conditioned with Intense Nutrition Mask. Integral Hydrating Mist and Energizing Concentrate were applied to hair before using a diffuser. Then, the Nourishing Styling Crème and a curling iron were used to give natural curls a more coiffed look. Then, the Extreme Shine Spray was used for a spectacular finish!

Tip: Gently drop curls into the diffuser to keep frizz under control.

2. Now that’s a Smooth Operator! Hair was relaxed with PhytoSpecific Index 2 (Egg and Soy active extracts), and  Integral Hydrating Mist was applied before the blow-out.  A dime size of Nourishing Styling Crème was applied to mid-shaft and ends. The look was sealed with Extreme Shine Spray.

Tip: A flat iron / large curling can be used to enhance the face framing wispy fringe.

3. It’s About My Texture and Shape: Hair was texturized using PhytoSpecific Index 1 (Egg and Soy extracts) solely to enhance the curl pattern and keep frizz under control during the warm weather. Integral Hydrating Mist and Hydra-Repairing Spray For Dry Ends were used to maintain optimal hydration. Gently diffuse hair (to damp) and apply quarter size of Moisturizing Styling Crème. Extreme Shine Spray for mega volt shine!

Tip: Hair should not be combed when completely dried. Define curls with fingers and twist sections as needed.  Apply styling products to wet or damp hair only for this look.

4. A Taste of Honey and Tendrils: Naturally curly hair was pre-treated with Revitalizing Oil, then shampooed with Vital Force Shampoo and treated with Vital Force Crème Bath (restructuring conditioner). Energizing Concentrate and Integral Hydrating Mist were applied to damp hair. A quarter size of Moisturizing Styling Crème was also applied and hair was dried on low with a diffuser.  Extreme Shine Spray and wow!

Tip: Curls were enhanced with ultra small curling iron for definition.

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When Spring comes along, most women ditch the hats and scarves and are ready to show off a hot new hair cut or style.  Well we checked in with our own resident celebrity hair stylist, Rodney Cutler to find out what are the hottest looks for the season.

This season, the Cutler/Redken team created the trends for over 40 shows at fashion week in New York City.  Owner of Cutler/Redken salons, Rodney Cutler, and his talented team of stylists took to the catwalk to showcase stunning hair. For spring, many of the looks were inspired by airy texture, which complemented a lot of the designers’ style and feel for the clothes.  Overall, there was a juxtaposition of beautifully polished and feminine clothes with slightly undone hairstyles.  The talented Cutler team shares how to re-create the trends seen at the shows from the renowned designer shows including Carlos Miele, Nicolas K, Tadashi Shoji and Rebecca Taylor.

Textured Ponytail as seen at Carlos Miele

Fitted gowns and soft fabrics flowed down the runway at the Carlos Miele show.  “We always like the look to be very elegant, simple and feminine,” says Rodney Cutler, the lead stylist for the show.  “This season, it’s a little more editorial with a dry, airy texture.”

How To:

1. Spray Cutler Volumizing Spray into damp hair and blow-dry for volume and texture
2. Set hair with a 1” curling iron, taking small sections and lightly spraying with Redken Forceful 23 Hairspray
3. Rake fingers through hair, starting at the roots to create a disheveled look
4. Create an imperfect center part and pull hair back into a low center ponytail
5. Use a bungee elastics and be sure to apply tension when securing the ponytail, which will accentuate the shape of the head.  Lightly brush the ponytail to create an airy effect

Fun Fish Tail Braid as seen at Nicolas K

“To complement the casual-yet-chic designs, we wanted to do something that was strong and graphic, but still beautiful,” says Rodney Cutler, the lead stylist for the show.  “The fishtail braid is cool, understated and worked wonderfully with the clothes and makeup.  Plus, the great thing about the braid is that it’s so easy to re-create at home with minimal products and time.”

How To:

1. Spray damp hair with Cutler Volumizing Spray and blow-dry for volume
2. Gather all hair just below the ear, pull to one side, create a fishtail braid and secured with a small piece of leather
3. Leave a few fly-aways around the hairline to achieve a soft effect
4. Lightly spray with Redken Forceful 23

Young and Romantic as seen at Tadashi Shoji

The detailed and feminine dresses seen at Tadashi Shoji were paired with an elegant, yet slightly undone and romantic, textured bun.  “This style is simple to duplicate, and maintains a dry, airy effect,” says Rodney Cutler, the lead stylist for the show.

How To:

1. Spray Redken Spray Starch on dry hair for texture, and create two ponytails so they lie one on top of the other
2. Lightly apply Cutler Definition Cream to the top section and starting at the roots, curl in diagonal sections with a 1” curling iron
3. Loosely brush out the top section to create romantic waves
4. Twist the two ponytails together to create a loose bun at the back of the head and secure with bobby pins

Dramatic Bun as seen at Rebecca Taylor

The flirty, ‘70s inspired styles seen at Rebecca Taylor were given a fun twist with an editorial top bun.  “I wanted to give the hair a bit of ‘static volume’ so it didn’t look overly done,” says Cutler/Redken Stylist Dai Michishita, lead stylist for the show.

How To:

1. Apply Cutler Straightening Cream to damp hair and blow dry in an upward motion, lifting the roots with a soft brush
2. Gather hair into a high ponytail, pulling small sections from the style and securing with a bungee elastic
3. Twist the high ponytail into itself to create a knot, secure with French pins and tuck the ends into the bun
4. Lightly pull a few pieces of hair on each side of the temple and spray Redken Quick Dry 18 onto hands, lightly rubbing them along the sides of the head to accentuate the look

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Well, I for one have been “seriously intrigued,” so when Allan’s Salon invited me in for the treatment, I didn’t think twice.

What exactly is the Brazilian Blowout?

First things first. According to the official site, the Brazilian Blowout is the only professional smoothing treatment that gives you smooth, shiny, frizz free hair without using any harsh chemicals, such as formaldehyde, that damage your hair (like Japanese Straightening). Au contraire! The results – which last between 10 to 12 weeks – are actually amazing for your tresses. Think of the best deep conditioner you’ve ever used, and then multiple by three months. (See how the treatment works here.)

Says Diane Kray, owner of Belmont, CA’s Beatique Beauty Bar, “This treatment is wonderful – it’s a breakthrough. The Brazilian Blowout contains the highest form of human hair keratin, so it is a natural smoothing process that creates incredible shine, reduces curl and smooths frizz.”

But, Diane cautions, the Blowout is not a straightening system. “Your hair will not be pin straight,” she says. “But that’s a good thing.” (Beautique considers Japanese straightening to be so damaging to the hair that it does not provide the service.) “The Japanese straightener is like a reverse perm; it breaks down the bond of the hair. But with the Brazilian Blowout, there is no residual damage to the hair, nor do roots grow in, because there isn’t any thio or lye in the products. Japanese straightening is out.”

Plus, Allan Ngo adds, the treatment allows you to wash and dry your hair as soon as you leave the salon. No more two or three day waits for you! Just be sure you budget enough time for the original treatment. “The [Brazilian Blowout] company says the treatment takes 90 minutes, but we’ve found it’s really more like two or three hours. And make sure your stylist is Brazilian Blowout certified.”

This man has won the national Elumen Competition twice, so I’m inclined to say, “yes, sir. We will.”

On what kind of hair does the Brazilian Blowout work best?

Says Allan Ngo, the treatment “works for virgin to damaged hair. It doesn’t matter if your hair is color-treated or frizzy, or if you use a blow dryer or flat iron every day.”

In other words, anyone and everyone. Before and after shots here.

My experience… what you can REALLY expect.

It used to take me 45 minutes to get ready, counting from the moment I got in the shower to the moment I walked out the door. This morning, it took me 25.

Now that I’m post-blowout, I usually blow dry for a few minutes, just to speed up the drying process. But be sure about this — if I wanted to, I could walk out of the door with wet hair, and still achieve the look I want. (Even the baby hairs around my face – or should I say the frizzy devil’s horns – now dry straight.)

Crazy.

I think I’m addicted. I think I’m really, really addicted. Just consider all the damage my hair is going to avoid purely because I won’t be frying it with a flat iron every day. Think of all the time I’ll be able to spend on other, more productive things. Seriously, someone should have warned me because, at $250 to $700 a pop, the treatment is pretty expensive. But time is money, right? Justify, justify…

A word of caution, though…

Sure, your hair may look great when you first get the treatment, but don’t expect it to last longer than a month if you don’t use the right kinds of products in the days that follow. With the Brazilian Blowout, aftercare is super important.

For starters, make sure your products are formaldehyde- and aldehyde-free. (See what cosmetic chemist, Ron Robinson says about them in an interview with A Mom In Red High Heels!) Then check for sodium chloride and sulfates. While not harmful to your hair, they will remove the keratin bond of the Brazilian Blowout faster. And that’s not what you want.

Simply Smooth

Not to worry, though. There are many products that fit the bill here. We recommend the Brazilian Blowout Acai Hair Care and Simply Smooth Keratin Treatment products. Available on Amazon.com, and select salons and beauty supply stores nationwide.

It seems E! News leading lady, Giuliana Rancic, was right. This IS, like, the hottest thing around right now. Locate a salon here.

Check out our latest post where we show how to get the Brazilian Blowout At-Home for a fraction of the cost.

- By Caitlin Garthoffner

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The mochas and browns in the Clarins Instant Sunlight Makeup Eyeshadow Palette have summer spice written all over them:

The collection also has a Smoothing Luminating Compact in Natural and Bronze:

There are three Click & Gloss Lip Glazes in Vanilla, Coral & Cinnamon:

There are three limited edition Crystal Balm Smoothing Lipsticks in Crystal Coral, Crystal & Crystal Red:

The collection also houses a superb, Limited Editon Wonder Waterproof Mascara in Violet:

- Charu Suri

The Guerlain Meterorites Perles Makeup collection houses the colorful makeup pearls in a rose-motif silver box. They come in three shades:

1. Rose Tint

2. Beige Tint

3. Gold Tint

The Eyeshadow Palette is all beiges, roses and brown tints. Called Ombres Perles, it features a white rose embossed pattern on two of the four eyeshadow pans.

The collection will also showcase two new wicked Kiss Kiss Baby lipsticks, in Cherry and Summer shades:

There will be four single color eye shadows on offer:

As well as a limited edition Powder Brush:

Would I buy this collection on first glance? I’d skip the meteorites, frankly, because I do think the originals were great to begin with. I love the Meteorites Miniatures and the original Meteorites box that was inspired by Marie Antoinette’s jewelry box. Remember, there already exists the Meteorites in the Mythic (for a translucent glow); Pink Fresh (for a rosy glow); Beige Chic (golden glow); and Perles Imperiales (pearly pink glow). The brush also is not new, so I’d skip that as well.

The only thing I would buy from this collection are the Ombres Perles eyeshadow, because I do love this mocha-rose thing that’s going on, and maybe the Kiss Kiss Baby lipsticks.

- Charu Suri

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