Sexy Hair signs Kellie Pickler and Cheryl Burke
Cheryl Burke, left, and Kellie Pickler
Country singer Kellie Pickler and Cheryl Burke of “Dancing with the Stars” have been named celebrity spokeswomen for Sexy Hair. Both Pickler and Burke will appear in magazine advertisements, starting in April.
Best Tressed in ‘08
Every year for the past 15, Sally Beauty Supply has conducted a survey of the best and worst celebrity hairstyles of the year.
This year’s survey found that women love the luscious locks of Eva Longoria, but they may be more attentive in watching the red carpet for the catastrophic crooner, Amy Winehouse. In the men’s category, the world’s most famous bachelor, George Clooney, rose to the top of the pack, while for the second year in a row Kid Rock was rated as the worst. Mother/daughter duo, Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise, both made the list for best hairstyle in 2008, showing that style does indeed, run in the family.
Take a look at the results from the 1,000 women who were polled:
The Top 3 in Each Category
Female Celebrity with the Best Hairstyle in 2008 Male Celebrity with the Best Hairstyle in 2008
1. Eva Longoria 1. George Clooney
2. Katie Holmes 2. Patrick Dempsey
3. Victoria Beckham 3. Jake Gyllenhall
Female Celebrity with the Worst Hairstyle in 2008 Male Celebrity with the Worst Hairstyle in 2008
1. Amy Winehouse 1. Kid Rock
2. Pink 2. Clay Aiken
3. Mary Kate Olsen 3. Billy Ray Cyrus
Celebrity Child with the best hairstyle in 2008
1. Suri Cruise
2. Violet Affleck
3. Shiloh Jolie-Pitt
While voting on celebrity best and worst hairstyles, this year’s survey participants were also asked about their own styling habits:
§ 33 percent of American women would be willing to give up highlights/lowlights to save money.
§ 56 percent of women say they would never give up professional trims, even in a sinking economy.
§ The worst blunder the majority of Americans have made when it comes to their hairstyle is cutting it too short, followed closely by damaging hair with heat and chemicals.
§ 29 percent of women use a curling iron more than any other hair appliance, with flat irons coming in a close second with 28 percent reporting that it is their tool of choice.
§ 67 percent of women have experimented with anywhere from 1 to 3 different hair colors during their lifetime.
The Sally Beauty Supply Best Tressed® Survey was conducted by MarketTools, Inc. The survey ran from December 29, 2008 to December 30, 2008.
-Crystal VanZandt (fashion intern)
Stylist comes clean about hair myths
Paul Cucinello, creative director of the Chris Chase Salon in New York City, hears the same myths from his clients all the time. You know the ones — don’t wash your hair every day, drug store products are just as good as salon products, etc. Here’s what Cucinello says:
1. “100 strokes a day makes hair healthier and shinier.” TRUE!
Well, maybe not 100! But, gently brushing your hair before bed with a really good brush (like a Mason Pearson) will evenly distribute the oils from your roots down to the ends and protect them from over drying. It will also exfoliate your scalp and prepare your hair for effective cleansing and conditioning the next day.
2. “Don’t wash your hair before you get it colored. The color will take better.” FALSE.
Hair color is always best absorbed on clean hair. A buildup of oils and styling products may protect your scalp from being irritated by chemicals, but a dirty head of hair will only turn off your stylist. Try washing your hair the night before you color it for perfect results.
3. “You should trim your hair regularly if you want to grow it out.” FALSE.
If you keep cutting it, your hair will only get shorter. During the awkward stage, try pinning it back, getting bangs or wearing some cute hats or headbands.
4. “Short hair just isn’t sexy/Guys don’t like short hair.” FALSE.
Confidence is sexy. Short hair is sexy on confident women… Look at all the hot women in Hollywood with short hair and HOT guys like Rihanna, Victoria Beckham & Katie Holmes.
5. “Spraying lemon juice in your hair while you’re at the beach will bring out natural highlights.” TRUE.
But at what cost? Lemon juice will actually burn tiny holes into the hair that will allow light to pass through it (an effect similar to bleach) and severely dry your hair out. If you want highlights, go to the salon.
6. “Burning the ends of your hair will seal split ends.” FALSE.
Burning your hair is probably the most dangerous, terrible thing you could ever do to your luscious locks! Trimming your hair is the ONLY way to alleviate split ends.
7. “Coloring hair during pregnancy can be harmful to your baby.” FALSE.
There has never been one documented complication directly related to coloring hair during pregnancy, but talk to your doctor if you are worried. Since your body temperature is higher when you’re pregnant, roots might take too much or get too light. Cucinello recommends sitting in a well ventilated area of the salon to avoid inhalation of strong chemical odors.
8. ”You have to wash your hair everyday if your roots get oily quickly.” FALSE.
It’s kind of the other way around. Roots get oily because you wash your hair everyday. Your body works on supply and demand. Every time you wash your hair you are removing the protective oils from your scalp. What’s worse is that most people who tend to have oily scalps also forgo conditioner all together, making their scalp drier, forcing it to produce more oil.
Here’s the fix: Before washing, bush your hair to pull the oils down to the ends. Then, shampoo your hair with a moisturizing shampoo and a volumizing conditioner. Shampoo every other day. On day two, skip the shampoo and just rinse and condition. Use your conditioner the same way you would a shampoo and make sure to really massage your scalp. This way, your scalp will be moisturized and gradually your roots will become less oily.
9. “Salon products are just overpriced versions of the drugstore brands.” FALSE.
Salon products have much higher quality ingredients. Salon products also come with a recommendation from your stylist based on the haircut or chemical service your just received and your hair type. Some drugstore brands tend to be glorified versions of a detergent and a wax and can strip the oils out and put them right back in. Some high-end salon products (like Kerastase,) actually chemically alter the hair texture and always seem to do what they actually claim to do.
10. “Your hair gets used to shampoos and styling products” TRUE.
All products can build up over time causing your hair to stop responding to their active ingredients. You should always keep two different types of shampoo and conditioner in your shower and select each one based on how you choose to wear your hair that day. Ask your stylist for an alternative to your current roster of products.
What’s the big deal about Katie Couric’s new hairstyle?
Why am I not surprised that Katie Couric’s new short hairstyle is getting so much press? It was all over the morning news shows, as if it was the most important story of the day. The New York Daily News fashion editor calls Couric’s new style a fashion don’t. Would news anchor Charles Gibson be getting as much attention if he got a noticeable trim? I think not.
Nick Arrojo’s new hair products
I interviewed Nick Arrojo, the hairstylist on television’s “What Not to Wear” on Friday about his new book, ”Great Hair: Secrets to Looking Fabulous and Feeling Beautiful Every Day.”
More about that in the The Oklahoman and here later, but what I didn’t realize was that he now his own hair products. They’re available at Pure Beauty, which used to be Trade Secrets.
Since I had to be near Penn Square Mall, I stopped by to pick up the Volume Foam. Arrojo said he uses it often on the show because its lightweight, lifts and thickens.
It was only $15, and I was nearly out of what I’ve been using — ghd Fat Hair Lotion for All-Over Volume, which costs $25. I love it though. Really good stuff.
Here’s hoping Arrojo’s product is just as good.
L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin hairspray lands at Target
There’s much ado about a hairspray at Target.
L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin, used by hairstylists around the world, makes its U.S. debut exclusively at Target stores in October.
This is yet another once hard-to-find beauty brand that has found its way into Target.
Elnett Satin has evolved over four decades, incorporating breakthrough technolgy and ingredients, to transform the classic into a beauty essential for every woman.
Elnett Satin hairspray is known for its ultra-fine formula that provides exceptional hold and disappears at the stroke of a brush, leaving hair clean and shiny with a satin touch.
“Hairstylists around the world have been using Elnett Satin for years. It is truly the hairspray of choice for on-set styles, red carpet looks or anytime you need your hair to hold without looking stiff. It’s also very gentle on color-treated hair,” says Christophe Robin, renowned hair expert and consultant to L’Oréal Paris. “It’s remarkable that it will now be available in the
Check it out:
*Strong Hold, 11 ounces, $13.99
*Extra Strong Hold, 11 ounces, $13.99
*Extra Strong Hold, 2.2 ounces, $6.99
*Extra Strong Hold UV Filter, 11 ounces, $13.99
Actress Mischa Barton creates hair accessories collection
Actress Mischa Barton and designer Stacey Lapidus are creating a new line of hair accessories.
The line will use materials such as China silk, feathers, beads, flowers, crystals and pearls. The collection ranges from boho chic to classic feminine pieces inspired by Barton’s style confidence and individuality.
“I have always believed that accessorizing is one of the most important components in emphasizing your personal sense of style,” Barton said. “This accessory line is a natural transition from my existing handbag line and, like the bags, the headbands will combine high fashion with a vintage/bohemian twist. ”
Lapidus already has a cult following in celebrity circles. Her hair accessories were featured in designer Charlotte Ronson’s fall fashion show and members of the cast of “Gossip Girl” are fans. Mischa Barton
Victoria Beckham’s new hairstyle
I can only imagine all the hoopla in New York when Victoria Beckham showed up at the Marc Jacobs show with a new hairstyle.
She was also wearing one of her own fashion designs. Read about it here.
So, do you like her new ‘do? Want it, can’t wait to get it? Do you think the style will be as popular as her bob?
A new Pureology hair product
I’m a big fan of Pureology products. I’ve used both the hydrate and volume shampoos and conditioners, ColourMax (to protect against thermal drying and UVA/UVB) and RootLift.
So I was thrilled when the new PureVolume ThickeningMist landed on my desk. I tried it this morning, and I think I’m going to like it. My hair had lots of volume, but it still felt light, not weighed down. And it was shiny. So many products dull your hair.
ThickeningMist is enhanced with organic botanicals of lemongrass, papaya and ginseng, and the AntiFade Complex maximizes color retention.
Price is $21 for 4.2 ounces; 1 ounce travel size is $5. Look for it in salons in September.
Several salons in the Oklahoma City area carry Pureology, including Wilson Art Hair Gallery at May and Wilshire.
For a full list of salons, go to www.pureology.com.
