Archive for July 17th, 2006
Author: Karen Marie Shelton
Pamela Denise Anderson was born on July 1, 1967 in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada.
As much recognized for her work with animal rights activists, including PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) as the fact that she is a world famous blonde hair icon, the star has appeared on the cover of Playboy Magazine more times than any other cover model.
The 5′7″ platinum blonde (natural brunette) is truly an enigma. Both loved and hated for her work with Playboy and PETA, the celebrated Playboy centerfold dedicates part of her busy life to taking part in religious practices with children around the world.
Besides her animal rights campaigns, she has been outspoken about her own struggle with hepatitis C which she contracted from sharing a tattoo needle with her ex, Tommy Lee ( former husband of Heather Locklear & drummer for Motley Crue).
July 17th, 2006
(BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – 2006) – Pure, rare, and always stunning – platinum has long been a sign of exquisite taste.
Now hairdressers can translate the luminous shine and icy shimmer to their client’s hair color.
With the NEW Platinum Series from Paul Mitchell® the color, colorists can create cool blondes that with pearl-like sheen that reflects light beautifully.
Miles away from the usual warm-toned “California blonde”, this NEW blonding tool creates soft, cool hues without a brown base. It’s the optimal color series for the latest trend in sophisticated blondes.
July 17th, 2006
Glossy brunette manes are the new blonde thanks to sophisticated A-listers.
Brunettes are back in the spotlight, with Madonna having returned to the dark side for a time and Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera also enjoying a flirtation with darker tones, albeit with varying degrees of success. Seductive Halle Berry, Monica Bellucci, Nigella Lawson and mum-chums around town, Victoria Beckham and Liz Hurley, also disprove the ‘gentlemen prefer blondes’ theory.
Make the most of your chocolate locks with products designed to enhance colour and shine without ammonia or peroxide. Many salons recommend either vegetable-based dyes to boost shine and intensity on a temporary basis, or semi-permanent colour treatments, which last longer. Both naturally fade and wash out, so there’s no long-term commitment involved.
DIY solutions for subtle va-va-voom include Nicky Clarke’s Colour Therapy Sweet Like Chocolate range, comprising shampoo, conditioner and mousse (from £4.95); Origins’ Tealights Color-boosting Shampoo (£10), containing ginger tea in Brown and the Boots Henna & Horsechestnut hair-care range (from £1.29). Wella Shaders & Toners sachets (£1.25) are handy for travelling and include Rich Velvet Brown and Dark Brown shades.
Natural brunettes can sometimes find it difficult to achieve shine, so cheat with Charles Worthington Dream Hair Shining Star Spectacular Glossing Spray (£5.99) or Toni & Guy Insights Shine Addiction Sparkle & Shine Mist (£4.95).
Make the most of your chocolate locks this summer with products designed to enhance colour and shine.
If you have colour-treated or parched hair, deep condition on a regular basis to combat the drying effects of the weather. TIGI Bedhead Chocolate Head Massive Hair Repair Treatment (£10.50, call 0870 330 0955) is truly scrumptious and boosts protein levels to create stronger, more resilient locks.
If you can’t get to a hairdresser as soon, or as often, as you’d like, Wella System Professional Ends Express (£13.20, 25ml) remedies the appearance of split ends, as well as helping prevent more. The concentrated formula contains avocado oil and protective lipids to seal the hair.
Make the change
If you fancy experimenting with your colour, dark hair is the ideal canvas for introducing other colours. Random blonde, caramel, chestnut or nutmeg highlights around the face and crown area will reflect the light and flatter your complexion. Really complicated and dramatic effects are best left to a professional colourist, but there are products you can use at home such as L’Oréal Paris Couleur Experte (£12.99) a permanent, multi-tonal system comprising two simple steps. In addition to producing all-over glossy tones, harmonised highlights can be added easily using the Precision Brush provided. There are several sumptuous darker shades to choose from, including Chocolate Macaroon & Natural Golden Brown and Brown Sugar & Light Brown. Always read the instructions carefully, though.
If you’re planning an image change, take eye colour and skin tone into account because choosing a shade too dark can make you look washed out or haggard. Gwyneth Paltrow went from Hollywood golden girl to dowdy librarian-type as a brunette for her movie Bounce. The film bombed and she soon returned to her trademark look; even screen goddesses get it wrong occasionally!
Sun protection
If you’re planning to escape to the sun dark hair, though not as fine as blonde, still needs cosseting in the sunshine - particularly if it’s long, coloured or permed. Specialist product ranges containing UV filters will help protect against damage and colour fade. Goldwell Professional Haircare’s LC2 Suncare range is based on natural plant extracts and prevents the formulation of ‘free radicals’, which can cause damaging build-up. UV filters provide additional protection for hair and scalp. The range comprises Hair & Body Shampoo (£7.10, 250ml), Protective Care Lotion (£7.20, 150 ml), Instant Care Fluid (£7.30, 100 ml) and Protective Conditioning Gel (£6.40, 100ml). Call 01323 521888. Another excellent plant-based range is PhytoPlage (from £10, call 020 7620 1771). If you’re shopping on a budget, L’Oréal Elvive Solar Repairing After Sun Shampoo (£2.99) and Conditioning Crème (£3.99) are exclusive to Tesco.
July 17th, 2006
by Donna Chapman
From strawberry, to titian and flame, keep your red tresses looking hot this autumn.
Natural redheads have fewer hairs than blondes and brunettes and its texture is thicker and can have a tendency to coarseness. Being a ‘carrot top’ used to mean you came in for more teasing about your appearance, but Nicole Kidman, Susan Sarandon, Julianne Moore, Alyson Hannigan, Patsy Palmer and Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts are all eye-catching redheads and many natural blondes including SATC’s Cynthia Nixon prefer life as a scarlet lady.
Hair colour is closely linked to skin colour and again is dictated by the pigment melanin. Red hair occurs when spherical or oval granules in the hair’s cortex (the soft middle layer of cells) appear in combination with elongated melanin granules. The classic redhead also has pale skin and often a smattering of freckles.
If your hair often feels coarse with a tendency to dryness use a deep conditioning treatment on a regular basis. This is particularly advisable if you have highlights or regularly boost the intensity of your titian locks. We like Schwarzkopf Bc Smooth Express (£12 for 10, call 01296 314 189), it’s a super strong conditioner containing honey extract and is packaged in a handy sachet, or Andrew Collinge 1 Minute Wonder (99p) – another sachet of nutritional goodies. Pampering locks regularly will make it easier to achieve shine. Boost tone and shininess with Nicky Clarke’s Take It As Red products from the Colour Therapy Range or check out Toni&Guy Insights Colour Reviver Shampoo (£4.99) in Cranberry Red. Harmony Hi-Shimmer Hair Hi-Lite Spray (£2.99) in Mulberry Fleck simply washes out.
Many natural blondes including Sex And The City’s Cynthia Nixon prefer life as a scarlet lady
The natural enemy of curly red hair in particular is frizz. The best way to combat this is not to handle the hair too much, particularly when drying it. Look for frizz control products such as Charles Worthington’s Q&A Frizz range (from £4.49), which includes shampoo, conditioner, straightening balm and serum in two doses: double - for fine to medium hair and triple - for medium to thick hair. The regime promises to reduce frizz by a whopping 70%.
Zero Frizz Corrective Treatment System (call 0207 351 3216) has been revamped. Depending on their function, the six products contain either Vita-Smooth Technology, to help strengthen and nourish dry frizzy locks or Dual Corrective Sphere Technology which penetrates the cuticle to smooth and correct flyaways, then bonds to the outer surface to seal in moisture and protect from styling stress. The Corrective Hair Serum sachets (£1.49, 2 x 4ml) are ideal for stashing in your handbag or desk in case of emergencies.
John Frieda’s Frizz Ease Emergency Treatment leave-in conditioning spray, (£3.95) is brilliant for defining curls during blow-drying. The glycerin rich formula helps fortify and calm the hair.
Winter weather usually spells frizz and static, but Nicky Clarke Electric Frizz Control (call 0800 525089) is a versatile range of products to help combat these problems. The A/C Diffuser Dryer (£34.99) features the latest ionic technology to defrizz, tame and add shine. 2000W Dryer and Smoothing System (£29.99) also boasts ionic technology and includes a concentrator, 6 heat/speed settings and a cool shot. Variable Heat Ceramic Straightener (£29.99) and 1000W Hot Air Straightener and Styler (£29.99) will take the headache out of heat styling.
The hottest hair trends
If you crave Kidman-esque curls try Toni&Guy Twist&Curl Hot Sticks (£28), comprising 18 flexible rods in two sizes with ’stay cool’ tips that protect fingers from heat exposure. Also check out Curl and Wave-it Styling Kit (£22), a four-in-one styling tong designed to provide a range of curls – from ringlets to waves. The attachments include a brush, spiral tong and 16mm and 25mm tong each with a cool tip, and heat stand. Both are exclusive to Boots stores.
July 17th, 2006
by Donna Chapman
Urban black culture is hugely influential and has an impact that transcends the ethnic divide.
Look at David Beckham’s cornrows when he met his hero, Nelson Mandela, in South Africa.
Lauryn Hill, Macy Gray and actress Sophie Okonedo demonstrate perfectly the hip credentials and versatility of more traditional styles, including braids, Chinese bumps, squigglies and afros. As alternatives to the trend for long, straight Caucasian-style locks achieved with hair extensions - interestingly, a technique pioneered in the black hairdressing industry, or their close relative, the weave, of which Naomi Campbell is a fan - these styles show the importance of dressing the hair rather than hiding it.
Afro, Hispanic or Middle Eastern hair types very often require extra care and attention, with textures ranging from coarse and dry to baby soft and susceptible to damage. Look for specialist ranges containing formulas rich in natural moisturisers such as jojoba oil and shea butter. The Black By Design brand (from £3.49, call 0800 0641 262) contains organically grown herbal extracts, essential oils and fruit acids and is popular with actresses Judi Shekoni and Angela Griffin.
Even if hair is not being subjected to chemical wear and tear, it needs to be treated with respect. When it comes to your weekly shampoo ritual, choose a gentle formula such as Iman Intense Nourishing And Vitalising Shampoo (£4.95, call 01280 707499) - Mrs Bowie never looks less than fabulous and is a great advertisement for her own products. She also recommends using the Hi-Shine Extract (£7.50), a revitalising and strengthening serum for a nurturing double-whammy effect.
Use a deep-conditioning treatment once or twice a week, depending on the length and condition of your hair. The Phytospecific range includes formulas with exceptionally high concentrations of plant extracts and proteins. Revitalizing Treatment With Vegetal Oils (£13.50, call 020 7299 4999) will work wonders for dry hair and scalp.
Natural bristle brushes are best for relaxed hair and wide-toothed combs for curly styles. Try to keep hot-brush and curling-tong usage to a minimum and always use a heat protectant product first.
Braiding too tightly can cause breakage and even hair loss. To minimise tension when the hair is newly braided, step into a steamy bathroom or shower cubicle (do not wet hair) and allow vapours to loosen the follicles.
Investing in silk or satin pillowcases rather than cotton ones means hair will encounter less friction while you sleep
As for chemical transformations, demi-perming is a process where tight curls are transformed into larger, looser ones to redefine the shape. Maintain the sleeker texture with moisturising products such as Urban Therapy Twisted Sista Curl Activator (£4.45, from ASDA and appointed salons).
Straightening or ‘relaxing’ the hair is a popular solution to unwanted curl and is, in effect, a reverse perm in which the hair is pulled out straight for the solution to be applied, so there’s a lot of tension placed on the root area. Not surprising, then, that relaxed hair can suffer from breakage, loss of elasticity and heat-styling tension. John Frieda created Frizz-Ease Relax in collaboration with a team of African-American hair specialists. The collection of nine preparations, wet styling and dry finishing products (priced from £4.95) target the specific needs of chemically straightened hair. Even the gentlest relaxers damage hair’s structural integrity, leaving it dry, porous, brittle or frizzy. Once hair has been chemically straightened, it’s generally best to wait at least six to eight weeks before relaxing hair again. Frizz-Ease Relaxing Blow-dry Crème (£4.95) smoothes and blends the re-growth section, allowing for longer time intervals between treatments.
African Pride’s aftercare products for relaxed hair include Magical Gro Rejuvenating Oil Formula, Magical Gro Rejuvenating Herbal Formula and Miracle Creme Hair Dressing (£2.49 each, call 0207 263 2088 for stockists).
If it’s extensions you want, you can generally expect to pay around £200 or more for a full head of synthetic lengths and from £400-plus for the human-hair version. Potential clients need to be in good general health, with healthy hair that must be at least four inches long. If you’re pregnant or have severe scalp problems or overprocessed and weakened hair, you may not be a suitable candidate. Human hair extensions can be coloured, straightened, curled etc. Synthetic versions are lighter and less expensive, but you can’t use straightening irons or curling tongs on them, as they’ll scorch. However, you can wash and blow-dry as normal. Once you’ve decided on the raw material, you need to find out about your options where application techniques are concerned. Some systems use special adhesives, others seals or knots. In all cases it’s best that the extensions are removed in the salon rather than doing it yourself, to minimise any breakage at the roots. Extensions need to be replaced every three months to keep them looking their best and to avoid problems with obvious regrowth.
Investing in silk or satin pillowcases rather than cotton or cotton-mix ones means hair will encounter less friction while you sleep. Carmona’s pillowcases are recommended by Harley St trichologist Renée Lagrange-Davis to maintain healthy hair and scalp. The company also produces silk headgear in a variety of colours to help prolong styles and reduce frizz. For example, if you have long afro hair, whether natural, relaxed, extended, woven, braided, twisted, curly or wavy, then the Top Knot (£21) or the Scrunch Top (£17) are ideal for day, night and sleep wear. Call 0208 695 8872 for mail order or visit www.carmonasilk.com.
July 17th, 2006
by Donna Chapman
Aged 40 and beyond and your hair may not be as magnificent or manageable as it was, but the products and styles are out there, it’s knowing where to look.
Just as our skin is subject to the ageing process, becoming drier and less manageable with time, so, unfortunately, is our hair. One reason for this is that sebum production diminishes – by approximately 10 per cent less for each decade of life. This is the body’s natural conditioner so it’s inevitable that your crowning glory becomes less soft and shiny. Also, the cells that form and support the follicle slow down and eventually stop dividing, with hair becoming noticeably thinner and finer.
Having reached this less robust condition, the body can no longer rapidly replace any strands lost through brushing, combing or washing. However, increasing your intake of biotin - a vitamin B complex found in eggs, cauliflower and nuts - may help and incorporate a scalp massage into shampooing, which done regularly will stimulate the blood vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles.
There are more than 12 million women aged 45 and over in the UK alone and haircare ranges have been created specifically to answer their complex needs. L’Oréal Elvive Regenium contains the patented strengthening molecule, Ceramide-R, for hair that looks visibly thicker and glossier, without a feeling of heaviness. The three products are Replenishing Shampoo, Conditioner and 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner (£2.39 each). Alterna Enzymetherapy’s Caviar range includes Age Free Protectant Shampoo (£17.75, call 0845 4589350) infused with caviar - one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids and nutrient-activating enzymes - to revitalise hair from root to tip. Powerful UV protectants make it ideal for chemically treated hair.
Celebrity Hairdresser of the Year Trevor Sorbie has locked on to the fact that ‘Women of today are looking younger, sassier and trendier for longer,’ and created the Rejuvenate range (£3.99 - £5.99) of hair products. Ten tailor-made solutions are divided into two main care categories: volumising and moisturising, and include the benefits of cashmere and silk proteins.
A deep conditioning treatment once a week is a must. Try Origins Rich Rewards Intensive Moisture Treatment for Scalp and Hair (£10) or Joico K-Pak Deep-Penetrating Reconstructor (£9.95, call 01282 683100), which is a favourite of actress Heather Locklear.
A sprinkling of grey is best disguised with semi-permanent or permanent colour in the same or a similar shade to the rest of your hair
Concentrate on condition. Nexxus Y Serum (£15.90, call 01752 222177) tackles the multiple signs of ageing hair. Rare ingredients such as Yamabushitake mushroom and ceremonial green tea provide powerful antioxidant and anti-ageing properties to rebuild and restore. Spritz on prior to blow-drying and styling and re-apply during the day as necessary.
There’s nothing quite as ageing as being stuck in a time warp. Any look can be updated with subtle restyling, blow-drying techniques and modern hair products. It doesn’t have to be the drastic overhaul you’re dreading. Look at hair magazines for inspiration and ask your stylist for advice. If you’ve been going to the same hairdresser for years and feel he/she is on autopilot during your appointments, now might be the time to take your custom elsewhere.
By their mid-40s many women have a significant amount of grey hair. When melanin production slows down or stops hair grows white. Although these unpigmented hairs look quite thick and wiry, typically they tend to be weaker and more susceptible to damage than their predecessors. Tints, highlights, lowlights and semi-permanent colour can disguise them to varying degrees, but too harsh a shade will leave you looking drained and in some cases older. Colour guru Daniel Galvin recommends that if your hair is more than 50 per cent grey, the most flattering result can be achieved by choosing a colourant two shades lighter than your natural colour because it will add more movement to the hair.
A sprinkling of grey is best disguised with semi-permanent or permanent colour in the same or a similar shade to the rest of your hair. This is easily achieved in the salon or at home.
However, if you’re grey and happy to stay that way BC Silver Reflex Shampoo (£6.25, call 01296 314000) contains ingredients to neutralise unwanted yellow tones, caused by cigarette smoke or pollution, to reveal brighter, shinier hair.
Looking good, ladies…
Kim Cattrall – SATC’s maneater - has a shoulder-length style with lots of versatility – it looks great straight or wavy. A soft, bitty fringe is ideal for disguising lines on the forehead. Use a radial brush for a dead straight finish and Denman Thermo Magic Rollers (£4.50) to achieve curl.
Lulu – A funky, texturised cut such as this is a modern classic. The sexy, mussed-up look can be created with a product such as Wella Shockwaves Mess Constructor (£3.19).
Isabella Rossellini – Fab at 50, a low-maintenance elfin crop replaces the one she favoured for many years and Isabella achieves a look that’s chic and graceful. Use L’Oréal Paris Studio Line Special FX Architect Wax (£3.99) to add texture.
Madonna – Her Madgesty looks are enigmatic whenever she reverts to brunette (she’s naturally dark-haired) but somehow her blonde tresses suit her best especially when combined with a softly dishevelled not-trying-too-hard style.
July 17th, 2006
By Robin Givhan,Washington Post Staff Writer
When Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.) summoned the media to Howard University last week to tell her side of the story in an
altercation with a Capitol Police officer, she assumed the traditional news conference position behind a podium and a bank of microphones.
She stood there wearing a coral-colored jacket and dangling earrings and raising the serious issue of racial injustice. But it was impossible not to stare at her hair. As your plainspoken mother might say, it appeared to be standing all over her head.
McKinney, perspiring lightly, talked about having been stopped, touched and disrespected by the officer. The congresswoman, who is African American, suggested that the police officer, who is white, had engaged in racial profiling. He has alleged that she struck him with her cellphone.
The incident evolved into a hullabaloo. By yesterday she had apologized on the House floor, expressing her “sincere regret” over the incident. She still may be prosecuted for her part in the dispute.
Aesthetically speaking, it was not one of McKinney’s better moments. Her hair, which she had for years worn in thick braids, seemed to be in a limbo between a polished Afro and a head of funky twists. Had the humidity gotten to it?
In an investigation into her personal styling techniques, a call went out to her Washington office. McKinney started wearing her hair loose in January, according to spokesman Coz Carson. When asked whether the new style had been done by a professional or by the congresswoman herself, Carson shouted, “That’s a woman’s question!” Which is to say, he did not know the answer, nor did he respond to a subsequent e-mail assuring him that the question was asked in all seriousness.
Hairstylist Christine Kendrick, who does not work with McKinney, provided a few general insights. As far as she could tell, McKinney’s new style is a “twist-out.” “You can keep the look for about three days,” says Kendrick, who owns Artistic Expressions Natural Hair Salon in Camp Springs.
“But if it gets wet, it’s just all over. . . . And when it hits the elements, it dries out.” At the news conference, it looked as though McKinney’s twist-out had passed its expiration date.
In January, at a commemoration of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta, McKinney was at the pulpit in Ebenezer Baptist Church. Her hair was loose and a flattering shade of brown. It spiraled out and away from her head in a mane of tight coils. It was an example of the kind of controlled chaos that defines a fresh twist-out. It looked good.
Everyone has a bad hair day, whether it is straight hair that goes limp, curls that turn frizzy or kinky hair that becomes unruly. So it would be reasonable to think that McKinney’s hairdo should not have elicited anything more than a shrug or a knowing and sympathetic whisper among black women, “Girrrl, did you see her head?”
Instead, talk turned ugly on blogs about her news-conference hair. It became the impetus for all sorts of racially driven insults about her locks and their natural texture. A black woman’s hair is an easy, timeworn source of racist mockery. It has become an exhausting cliche of self-loathing whether it is kinky, hot-combed, braided, locked or chemically relaxed. (Indeed, plenty of black folks see all kinds of dire race-traitor undertones in Condoleezza Rice’s smooth, controlled cap of hair.) A black woman’s hair is a bottomless source of inspiration for essays, books and documentaries.
But for McKinney, hair is part of her politics.
And dismissing queries about it seems a bit disingenuous, since so much of her public persona, from the moment she arrived in Congress in 1992, has been based on her hair. Up until this year, she wore it in two thick braids wrapped around her head — often held together by a large bow — despite suggestions from her own advisers to change it. It was a hairstyle sometimes seen on elementary school girls, but rarely on professional women. The braids made her look as though she should be hiking up the Alps wearing a gingham dress and carrying two milk pails.
Most women tend to choose a hairstyle based on some combination of its flattering effects and ease of maintenance. Susan Taylor, editorial director of Essence, for instance, wears braids that suggest sophistication and polish. McKinney’s agenda seemed to combine ease with something else entirely. The style seemed calculated to portray her as the underdog. It was purposefully out of fashion. Aggressively not slick. Ostentatiously humble.
Anyone who has the smarts and the tenacity to be the first black woman elected to Congress from Georgia clearly understands the visual politics of wearing milkmaid braids and gold tennis shoes into the corridors of power. Her choices drive home the point that she is exceptional. She rolls hair, clothes and race into a tight ball. And it becomes impossible to talk about one without getting tangled up in the others.
Among the many talking points repeated over the past week was the suggestion that the police officer did not recognize McKinney because she had swapped her signature braids for a loose — and much more flattering — style. She countered that even though her hairstyle was different, her face was still the same.
“Katherine Harris, Nancy Pelosi changed their hair. The thing that doesn’t change is the shape of your nose, your eyes, your forehead,” Carson said.
It doesn’t require much of a leap to think that the police didn’t see the details of McKinney’s face. To think that they saw only blackness and braids. Without the braids, the “blackness” didn’t belong; it wasn’t familiar. It was undistinguished and suspicious.
But McKinney also made her hairstyle into such a symbol that it was hard to see the person behind it. Who could notice the cheekbones, the nose and the smile with the loaded distractions of that washerwoman crown of braids?
July 17th, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, (Market Wire delivered by Newstex) — Women have searched for pictures of Jessica Simpson’s hairstyle more than any other celebrity’s so far this year, according to
statistics from BeautyRiot.com (www.beautyriot.com). A virtual hair chameleon, Simpson’s hair can go from short to long, and from blonde to red in the space of a few days. But it is her shoulder-length, layered bob that she sported back in 2005 that continues to be most in demand.
Simpson, who is rumored to be in negotiations to appear in the big screen version of the 1970s TV series “Dallas,” had far and away the most searched upon hairstyle among BeautyRiot’s two million monthly visitors. Jessica’s sister, Ashlee Simpson, came in at second place, and “Simple Life” star Nicole Richie took third. Despite Jessica Simpson’s search popularity, once visitors arrived at BeautyRiot.com, more of them looked at her sister Ashlee’s many hairstyles than any other celebrity.
“Jessica Simpson is always, always sexy,” said BeautyRiot.com’s editor in chief, Kirsten Lambertsen. “Long, short, blonde or red, she is that American sex kitten ideal. Her shoulder-length, layered bob is sexy but unfussy, and I think that appeals to so many women who don’t have hours to spend doing their hair.”
BeautyRiot.com’s visitors also searched most for the hairstyles of Jessica Alba and Lindsay Lohan who cam in at fourth and fifth place, respectively. Statistics were gathered from over ten million users and over seventy million page views at BeautyRiot.com in the first five months of 2006. Visitors to the site can view over 400 photos and hairstyles of over 75 different celebrities.
About BeautyRiot.com
Based in San Francisco, CA, BeautyRiot.com is the leading celebrity hairstyles and beauty site on the Web. Featured stars include Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Duff, Nicole Richie, Eva Longoria, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears, the Olsen twins, Jennifer Lopez and many more. The Web site provides advice and instruction on how to apply makeup, style hair, and solve beauty problems. Visitors can submit their own beauty questions for BeautyRiot’s beauty expert, Celeste, to answer online. The web site is consistently in the top ten beauty sites as measured by Alexa.com, a leading Web site rankings provider (an Amazon.com company). BeautyRiot.com served over 14 million pages to over 2,000,000 unique visitors in May 2006.
Contact:
Kirsten Lambertsen
800.544.9024 Ext. 600
July 17th, 2006
Fed up with your humdrum hairstyle? Reinvent yourself with some of our favourite tools of the trade.
A packed social diary is inspiration enough to go that extra mile on the mission for maximum glamour. Flat and hat hair, frizz, bland or bed-head issues become public (appearance) enemy no 1, with hair appliances climbing with a bullet to the top of the shopping charts. Looking good on the go has never been easier with perfectly portable gadgets that fit effortlessly into a handbag, and compact mains operated gizmos that can be stashed discreetly in a drawer or locker along with the Optrex and Alka Seltzer. From work to wow hair starts here…
Braun Cordless Smoothliner Straightener,
£49.99
The daddy of cordless gas-powered straighteners with patented 3x smoother ceramic plates. Key features include express heat-up function to 190°C and interchangeable long and short handles – the latter making it the perfect option for straightening locks on location. Best for: Sleek, straight styles with no strings attached.
BaByliss Portability Spiral Tong,
£15 (Boots, Argos and leading department stores)
A cordless curl wand powered by the energy cell included in the purchase price. The ceramic coated barrel and the spiral ribs mean it’s easy peasy to create even curls without damage. Simply wind a section of your hair along the barrel of the tong or brush attachment, starting at the base working up towards the roots. For loose waves or extra volume just leave the hair to set for a short while or for more defined curls leave your hair to set for slightly longer. It heats up quickly to a high temperature and a protective shield makes for easy storage. Best for: Creating curls in the back of a limo, lift, wherever.
Nicky Clarke Frizz Control Ionic Rollers,
£19.99
12 medium sized rollers presented in a compact nylon travel case, which heats 6 of them at a time in 3 minutes. Their dual voltage makes them ideal for desk to dance floor transformations, whether at home or abroad and they are hassle-free and ideal for those sleek meets curly mid-lengths and ends looks and the shorter all-over curls styles beloved of the A-list. The Frizz Control feature smoothes the cuticle of each hair leaving it soft and shiny. Best for: Mimicking those Scarlett and Charlize yesteryear-inspired Oscar looks.
Morphy Richards Head Gear – 3 in 1 Styler,
£24.99 www.morphyrichards.com
This groovy looking slimline pink gizmo is perfect for the gal with a trio of back to back parties to attend as you can achieve straight, curly or volumised effects at the flick of a switch. It comes with a storage pouch and a sectioning comb and four sectioning clips, which are useful if you have a lot of hair. Best for: Working mid-length fine to medium hair types to the max and creating fashionable root lift and tufty sections in short styles.
BaByliss Colourlights,
around £40 (Boots, Argos and leading department stores)
A complete kit of 40 hair extensions comprising a selection of 12 bright, pastel and natural colours, plus bling-tastic jewelled strands. Each extension has a special waxy tip that acts as an adhesive when combined with the heated plates. You can wear your ColourLights for days at a time - hair can be washed and dried as normal - or whip them out after a party using the removal solution provided. Scissors are also part of the package so the extensions can be customised to suit any length of hair. Best for: Adding a new dimension to your trademark style without the need for a lasting commitment.
July 17th, 2006
by RENEE MINUS WHITE
Summer hairstyles begin with a good cut! Some say that a good haircut is like a cheap face-lift.
Hey, feeling cooler, more modern and looking younger are always good options. However, many women visit a beauty shop for other reasons. Having a professional work on your hair can also reduce stress, especially if there’s someone you can talk to. Haircut specialist John Atchison now offers spiritual prayer and some helpful guidance to women who visit him at Hair Fashions East.
For summer 2006, the hair look is quite individual. Precision and asymmetrical cuts are modern-looking. Whether hair is straight or curly, relaxed or natural, hair is moving. And it’s blowing with the wind. There’s ease, especially in day-to-day maintenance, with a cool cut. Flips are out. Color is in. Caring for your hair is important. Naturals are news. If your hair is damaged, see a professional. Invest in a flat iron.
At Hair Fashions East, located at 411 Park Avenue, NYC, John Atchison and his staff are introducing the practice of Christian fellowship. Many women often confide in their beauty professionals. Atchison’s clients find this feature very helpful, especially if they come into the salon with a lot on their mind. For John Atchison, the beauty shop is a place of spiritual healing too.
Here are 5 summer haircare tips:
1) Before entering the pool or salt water, condition your hair with a deep conditioning treatment, advised relaxer & color specialist Barnarda Rodriguez.
2) Drink lots of water and keep your hair moisturized, recommended color specialist Arlene McCormick. H20 Intense by Mizani is sold in the salon.
3) To protect your hair from the sun, wear hats (straw) with a folded silk hanky underneath, said hairstylist Aisha Jafar. After swimming, you can rinse your hair with club soda.
4) Never shave hair from your eyebrows, stated hair specialist and aesthetician George Bruckner. “Tweeze your eyebrows or have them professionally waxed.”
5) During the summer, hair should be shampooed twice a week. Use Vaseline on your hair before you put on a swim cap,” concluded Atchison. “You may even want to wrap plastic around your hair to cut down water seepage.”
July 17th, 2006