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Hair and Now

Starting a new decade and anything goes,  as the stars emulate old Hollywood glamour  in a tribute to a century of style. From retro pixies to luxurious volume, see how the stars get their locks, and learn the products that get you the 'do.   




The trend: long, loose curls 
Making a comeback: Who said the curling iron was passé? Like the '80s volume celebration of decades past, young style divas on the scene tread the red carpet with luxuriously cascading curls. Whether from extensions or fantastic upkeep, celebs like Megan Fox are wearing their sexy locks with long and easy movement.  

Get the look:  Begin with a volumizing shampoo and conditioner, but only condition the ends, as conditioning the roots can weigh down the hair and make it harder to hold the curl. Apply a volumizing mousse and blow-dry section by section, wrapping the hair around the brush. Once hair is dry, wrap hair around 2-inch Velcro rollers and secure with bobby pins. Remove rollers and, using your fingers, carefully comb through to blend sections together. Give a good spray with strong-holding hairspray and -- voila!


The trend: Italian twist  
Classics endure: Idolized for her grace and light touch, Audrey Hepburn’s famous updo never goes out of style. Jennifer Love Hewitt is only the latest to channel this delicate figure of Hollywood royalty.  

Get the look: This updo is just like a French twist except rolled down from the top of the head. Apply a texture lotion, back-comb or tease the hair at the back of the crown to add extra volume, and smooth just the outside front of the hair with a flat iron. Roll hair at the back center of head downward, while slightly pushing up for height (longer hair will need to be rolled into the twist to hide).  Add a few hairpins to hold in place.


The trend: Feathery layers 
All the talk: Jessica Simpson’s long, blown-out mane receives endless editorial attention for recalling Farrah Fawcett’s iconic tousled look. Both women are the top names of their respective eras, and their hair definitely has something to do with it.  

Get the look: This style is best on cuts with lots of layers. Apply a thickening spray or leave-in conditioner, and  blow-dry with a medium round brush. Divide the hair into three sections from bottom to top, and, using 1-inch-thick vertical sections, dry hair up and back away from the face. With a curling iron 1 inch in diameter, grab vertical sections of the hair around the head, and curl away from the face. Hairspray to lock in the style! 


The trend: Pixie  
Edgy favorites:
This ultra-cropped look requires a strong yet feminine face to combat the boyishness of the cut. And these familiar faces effortlessly command the above-the-ears-do, exuding an adorably sexy allure.
 
Get the look: Keep in mind, the pixie works best with straight hair and smaller facial features. Have your stylist use a razor to create a more fluid neckline. Keep the pixie texturized and slightly messy to keep it modern. Use products that give enough hold but still add enough flexibility and shine to keep it feminine and sexy.  Blow-dry hair around the crown in a sporadic downward direction. Then blow-dry in random upward movements to achieve the disheveled, messy look. Next-day hair is the best for this look!



The trend: Classic bob
American royalty to red carpet:
Thank Jackie Kennedy for popularizing this trend. Her iconic bob was a staple of  the '60s, emulated by everyone from Grace Kelly to simple housewives, and is still ever-present on red carpets today.

Get the look:  A very chic and sophisticated look, the Jackie Kennedy  bob is always a classic and timeless style. Customize the length and styling to your liking. Each client has her comfort zone with length, layers and whether the look is soft or edgy -- make sure you and your stylist are on the same page. Client consultation is a must! Use a smoothing serum/foundation to get the hair flat if you desire a sleek bob. Blow dry with a paddle brush, following the curvature of the head. Use a flat iron if needed, and finish off with a molding paste for a modern, “piecey” edge! If you’re going for more of a funky layered bob, I apply a root booster, then blow-dry with a medium round brush, and finish off with texture spray and molding paste. 

{written by Erin Vaughen}


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Beauty School 

As the weather cools down, turn up the heat with the season’s hottest beauty looks. These trends adorned Fashion Week runways and have been turning up on the eyes, lips, hair and nails of celeb trendsetters everywhere. 

Eyes  Heavy metal Gunmetal, pewter, silver and metallic eye shadows pair perfectly  with the heavy metal studs, chains, spikes and grommets bejeweling the season's must-have accessories.  The secret to rocking these metallic shades is applying them on lids and in the crease only. When you apply them to the brow bone, they tend to look harsh. 
Try Lovey Dovey Eyeshadow Duo by Too Faced Cosmetics, $17,  Sephora

Lips  Naughty nudes Soft Beige lips look great with smoky or dramatic eye makeup. This trend is easy and affordable: simply dab the foundation or concealer already in your makeup bag onto lips --and voila! Red haute  Perennially pretty crimson lipstick is timeless and always in style.  
Try DeVine Goddess Lipstick in Aphrodite by Napoleon Perdis, $22, Nordstrom   

Cheeks  Rosy attitude Gold bronzer and rose-gold metallics will give you the perfect, natural-looking flush. This simple yet dramatically fresh look never fails.    
 
Lashes  Lash out The eyes have it this season with a fringe of high-definition, rock 'n' roll  lashes .       

Nails  Nail noir Dip a toe into this season's  deep, rich, vampy nail polish shades. Last year’s black has been replaced with dark midnight blue, dark emerald green and dark eggplant purple. 
Try OPI Nail Lacquer (Here Today … Aragon Tomorrow), $8.50,  Planet Beauty

{Written by Michelle Puig}