Rock the Look: Half up Loose Waves

Jenny Cho, Suave Professionals Celebrity Stylist, worked her magic to create a gorgeous look for Elizabeth Olsen, the star of the buzz-worthy new film, Martha Marcy May Marlene. Olsen stars as the lead in this dark thriller, yet she certainly shined on the red carpet from hair-to-toe.

“As soon as I saw Elizabeth’s long gorgeous floral bohemian dress, I knew her hair had to be relaxed and easy. I gave her a slightly half up/half down look with strands falling around the face to give it a sweet, sexy vibe”

- Jenny Cho, Suave Professionals Celebrity Stylist

Rock the Look: 

1.First, apply a golf ball size of Suave Professionals Captivating Curls Whipped Cream Mousse to wet hair and layer on a pea sized amount of Suave Professionals Sleek Anti-Frizz Cream, then diffuse dry.

2. Next, mist random sections with Suave Professionals Heat Protection Spray and redirect waves the hair around the face back, to open up the face.

3. Apply Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo all over hair, then flip hair over & shake to add texture.

4.Take a section around the crown area and tease the roots. Spray Suave Professionals Touchable Finish Lightweight Hold Hairspray to the teased sections for hold. Twist to create a bump and secure with bobby pins. This will be your base. Gently pull both sides and incorporate them into the base. Pull strands around the face to frame.

5. Finally, finish look with Suave Professionals Touchable Finish Extra Hold Hairspray.

Angela SImmons goes Vampy

Angela Simmons was spotted front row at the Custo Barcelona Spring/Summer 2012 show looking very Fall 2011.  I loved the big glasses, dark lips, and blue nails but I know it's not for everybody.  So ladies, what do you think?  Would you rock this look?  

Fall 2011 Hair Trend: The Bob

Every fall it seems as if The Bob comes back, slightly reincarnated into something slightly different than the year before but still a bob nonetheless.  For Fall 2011, the bob is back with a little bit of a choppy not so blunt look and asymmetrical bobs are in as well.  

Olivia Munn has the best Bob for Fall 2011, what do you think?    Keep reading to see more celebs sporting bobs!  

Brooklyn Decker rocks a bob that's so hot for Fall 2011!  

Keri Hilson turns up the edge on the Fall 2011 Bob, going for a shorter asymmetrical look.  

The Stars Love the Top Knot

The top knot or high bun is here to stay, well at least for now.  It seems as though the celebrities love throwing their hair up into a high bun and going on their merry way.  

It's this photo of Christina Milan and daughter Violet just the cutest?  Christina is rocking her top knot while Violet rocks baby puffs.  

Nicole Richie sports her top knot while working out!  

Looks like Kourtney Kardashian and Kim Kardashian both sport matching top knots after workouts too!  


So ladies, do you rock a top knot? 

Rock the Look: Katy Perry's 1940's Hair

Fekkai Celebrity Stylist Renato Campora was inspired to create a 1940’s look after seeing Katy’s Atelier Versace dress.  The final hairstyle can be described as a modern take on 1940's Hollywood.


Rock the Look:

• Renato began by creating a side part to the wet hair. He applied Fekkai Full Blown Mousse throughout the hair to build a strong and reliable base. 


• Renato then blow-dried the hair using a round brush. Once the hair was completely dry, he used a ½ inch curling iron to add shape. 


• After letting the curls cool off he allowed the curls to set for 15 minutes and then brushed through the hair. Renato used Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairpsrayto secure the look, adding a lasting finish and shine. 


• To create the final touch, Renato took a one-inch strand of the hair and pinned it back with a vintage hairpiece, securing it with a bobby pin.

Katy rocked a matching parasol and added a cute little flowery thing in the side of her hairdo.  

Later in the night Katy was seen sporting a whole new outfit and a yellow cube on top of her head, I know the person sitting behind her was pissed off!  

All products by Fekkai: Fekkai Full Volume Mousse ($21), and Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray ($24). Available at Fekkai.com and Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue stores.

Adele Loves the '60s Hair

Adele is one of my favorite singers, her voice just moves me.  She performed last night at the MTV VMAs and I have to say I would love to see her perform live in a small venue.  Every time I see her make an appearance she always stays true to her signature style, the 60's hair and I love it.  It perfectly suits her entire image.  If you haven't purchased her 21 album, do yourself a favor and get on that!

Looks like the side ponytail was a big hit at the MTV VMA's this year.

Beyonce's Baby Bump + Side Pony

Beyonce stunned everyone with pregnancy news at the 2011 MTV VMA's last night.  I say it's about time.  I've been waiting for Beyonce and Jay-Z to have a baby since they tied the knot back in 2008, but now it's come to reality and she looks better than ever.  Beyonce rocked an orange asymmetrical Lanvin dress on the red carpet that showed off her small baby bump.

I loved her hair style choice too, a low side ponytail with a side swept bang.  Gorgeous!  Can't wait to see how she's looking closer towards the 9th month of her pregnancy!

Vanessa Simmons Braided 'Do

Yesterday, Vanessa Simmons attended the Give Back Hollywood Foundation's benefit for VH1 Save the Music Foundation.  Vanessa looked awesome with the bob she's been recently sporting, but she changed it up by adding two loose braids in the front that were pinned back off the face.  The rest of her hair had a slight wave to it and overall the look seems easy to recreate.

I'll be trying it, how about you?

Rock the Look: Nicole Richie 60s Ponytail

Wella Professionals Celebrity Stylist Andy Lecompte styled Nicole Richie’s super cute 60s-inspired high pony as she celebrated Charlotte Ronson’s new beauty line.

Rock the Look:
1. To start, Andy applied Wella Professionals Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray to each section of Nicole’s already dry hair to leave hair soft, shiny and manageable before smoothing out locks with a flat iron
2. Next, Andy pulled a mo-hawk section of the hair up and away while he pulled the rest of the hair into a super high pony with two elastics at the crown of the head for extra volume
3. Release the mo-hawk section of the hair and lightly blast with a blow dryer to find a part and smooth out any kinks
4. Lightly shake out the top section of the hair to let face-framing fringe fall, then separate the remaining hair into two sections on both sides of the head
5. One at a time, wrap the sections around the pony pin one at a time and secure with hair pins to hide the elastic and give shape to the head
6. Smooth fly-aways and set the look with a light mist of Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray
7. Add red-carpet worthy shine with Wella Professionals Shimmer Delight Shine Spray

*Shiny Hair Secret: Nicole takes excellent care of her hair with a great conditioning regimen. Boost your hair’s shine with a deep conditioner such as Wella Professionals Enrich Treatment to get instantly softer, shinier strands.

Celebrity Hair Watch: Zoe Saldana

I'm just so happy for Zoe Saldana, she is really snagging her piece of Hollywood.  I'm a fan of her style and she always seems to wear her hair in cute styles, plus it always looks healthy.  I love the above look showing off her long layers.

She recently sported a cute chignon at the Jimmy Kimmel show.  I love the wispy pieces that make the 'do look less uptight.

But my favorite Zoe Saldana hairstyle is when she rocks waves!  What do you think?  What's your favorite Zoe Saldana hairstyle?

Rihanna Rocks Ringlets

Rihanna rocked some serious ringlets for her performance at the V Festival in Hyland Park.  The more I see Rihanna's new brown hair with these golden highlights the more I love it.  Paired with the smokey black eyeliner and a shiny but nude lip, it looked awesome.

What do you think?  Will you be rocking some ringlets a la Rihanna?

Kim Kardashian's Wedding Head Piece

So it's official, Kim Kardashian is married.  The first pictures have been released and I have to say she looked flawless and the headpiece she wore was beautiful!

I'm sure the headpiece Kim wore is probably hundreds of thousands of dollars but I'm here to share some amazing finds for under $50.00!

ClybournAve has this amazing crystal headpiece that can be worn a variety of different ways and only costs $35.00

This Crystal and Pearl headband is super dainty and pretty.  It features two strands that can be worn further on top of the head or closer to the hairline like Kim Kardashian. You can find it SarasBoutique for only $45.00

Rihanna's New Hair Style

I'm really loving Rihanna's new hair color and the style she sported while promoting Reb'l Fleur at House of Fraser in London.  The style can be easily recreated with a rollerset using smaller rollers than you normally use.  A smaller roller size will create a more curly look.  Once your hair is set, finger comb it out.  To get the front of your hair looking similar to Rihanna's, take the front side of your hair and comb it over and secure with bobby pins.

Gorgeous, right?

Kelly Rowland x Hype Hair

Kelly Rowland is all over the place right now. At the top of the charts with her single, Motivation. The face of Sean Comb's new scent Empress, which I'm drying to try by the way and now covering The September 2011 issue of Hype Hair. For this new issue, Hype Hair caught up with Kelly’s personal hair stylist Paula Britt—of Blendz Hair Salon in the ATL—to get the inside scoop on how she gets Kelly’s beautiful asymmetrical, layered bob to look so fierce.

Rihanna Goes Back to Brown

Rihanna has been spotted around town wearing a curly brown do and I have to say I love it.  I was getting a wee bit tried of the bright red and I think this is a perfect way to usher in Fall 2011.  I love the look!  Paired with very minimal makeup, maybe she's only wearing a little concealer, mascara, and gloss this new hair looks relaxed and laid back.

Want to rock a similar look? Try Redken Shades EQ! Shades EQ Gloss is the #1 long lasting, no-lift, no-ammonia, demi-permanent haircolor in the U.S., adored by consumers and stylists alike and it just got better. Perfect for those who are color-shy or want a quick fix; new Shades EQ Cream will provide longer-lasting, shiny, smooth and conditioned hair, plus exceptional gray blending and refreshed color. Also new to the Shades EQ family is Shades EQ Cover Plus which features up to 75% gray coverage with demi-permanent results and a subtle brightening effect for a more visible reflect.

“Redken Shades EQ is the backbone of my coloring process. It refreshes and leaves my clients’ hair so vibrant!” says Tracey Cunningham, Celebrity Colorist and Redken Creative Consultant for Color. “Whether I’m using Shades EQ Gloss for a more transparent look or Shades EQ Cream for richer, deeper color, my clients love how shiny and conditioned their hair feels. It takes them straight from the salon to the red carpet.”

Lifestyle Leak: The Help

I know I've been missing in action but I've had some big shake ups in my life so I needed to take a huge break from blogging and everything really.  Now I'm back and lately, I've been spending a lot of time reading.  Two of my favorite books were Barefoot: A Novel and The Help.  The Help as you know is a movie that is about to launch and yes I plan on seeing it.  Growing up, my Grandmother was "The Help", she raised lots of children that grew up to become doctors, dentists, and lawyers so I was unsure what she would think about the movie, but she wants to see it too.  Luckily, for the most part the families she worked for were pleasant and now that she is retired they still keep in touch.

Anyway, one of the stars from The Help, Jessica Chastain looked awesome at the premiere of the movie.    Though she sports blonde locks in the film, she turned heads on the red carpet with her gorgeous, flowing red hair and beautiful gown. Jenny Cho, Suave Professionals Celebrity Stylist, gave Jessica a soft hairstyle to go with her elegant dress. “As soon as I saw her beautiful, flowing dress hanging by the window, I knew I wanted to give her a soft hairstyle that didn’t compete with her gown. I gave her a deep side part to give it a bit of drama but kept the style simple and pretty with a little texture to show off her gorgeous red hair flowing down her back” says Cho.

Follow Cho’s simple steps to make this look your own:

1. Starting with damp hair, make a deep side part and layer Suave Professionals Captivating Curls Whipped Cream Mousse and Suave Professionals Volumizing Root Boost Spray on hair and diffuse to bring out natural waves and texture.

2. Next, mist hair with Suave Professionals Touchable Finish Lightweight Hold Hairspray. Starting at the nape, wrap one-inch sections around a 1 ½ inch curling iron to make waves. Stretch and pull each section after curling so it looks wavy, not curly.

3. When the whole head is curled, rub a pea sized amount of Suave Professionals Sleek Anti-Frizz Cream into hands, flip head over and apply to hair to add shine.

4. While still flipped upside down, spray a few bursts of Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo to add extra texture. This will guarantee long lasting volume and grit for the entire night.

5. To finish, tuck light side of the hair behind the ear and mist entire look with extra hold hair spray to lock it in.

Beat the Heat with Braids

When it's super hot outside the last thing I want is my hair on my neck, back, and shoulders. Bohemian braids are a great way to keep cool and still look great, plus this style works on both relaxed and natural hair.

VO5 has provided the how to for this easy to do Bohemian inspired braided updo.

1. Work in Perfect Hold Styling Mousse dry hair.

2. Section off a 1-inch section from the front of the hair line and create a French braid from one ear to the other, tucking in the ends with a bobby pin

3. Section off another 1-inch section behind the original French braid and create another French braid in the opposite direction, tuck the ends in with a bobby pin

4. Create a bun with the remaining hair and finish with Perfect Hold Styling Hairspray

Selita Ebanks New Hair Do

So it looks like Selita Ebanks switched up her hair style again! That Carol's Daughter Monoi Hair Collection must be really good because this is a totally different color than what we saw at that event and we all know how harsh hair color can be.

Now, you all know I hated that red bob she was wearing about a month ago but this color and style I love!

How about you?

Keri Hilson @ Women of the Year Glamour Awards

Keri Hilson is one of those celebs you love to see out and about because you wonder what they will be wearing, how their hair will look, and what makeup look they will be rocking. For the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in Central London, Keri showed up with a very blonde bob with a heavy bang and some strange side tail.

One thing I did love was her jewel toned eye makeup. It looked fantastic against her tanned up skin.

What do you think? Do you love the look?