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Glossify Your Strands With A Sexy Spring Makeover

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 12:10 PM

by Tia Williams

With Spring approaching--the season of renewal and rebirth--it's time to trade in your dull, winter-worn 'do for a shiny, magnificent mane (check out glossy-haired model BFFs Joan Smalls and Damaris Lewis for inspiration). Here, Bo Bogard, owner of Washington DC's wildly cool Bo 26 Hair Studio, explains how to treat your tresses to a glossy, gleaming, sexy Spring makeover.

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Ask the Experts: Brazilian Keratin Treatment

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 11:40 AM

by Tia Williams

Trend alert: Starlets seeking silky-straight strands a'la Alicia Keys are forgoing traditional no-lye relaxers in favor of Brazilian Keratin Treatments. Here, Myrna Palacios, top stylist at Manhattan's celeb-studded Rita Hazan salon, gives us the scoop on this super-gentle, non-damaging strand-smoother...

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Ask the Experts: One Cut, Ten Ways

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 9:45 AM

by Tia Williams

After seasons of long, wavy locks ruling runways and red carpets, short hair has staged a major comeback--and we all know why, don't we? We'll give you two hints: Her name begins with an "R" and she's so hard, yeah-yeah-yeah she's so hard. That's right, Rihanna's haircut--short on the sides, long on top--is the hottest look on the planet right now. And judging by the wildly different-looking celebs wearing it, the cut is universally flattering (check out Michelle Williams looking fiercer than fierce in her new 'do...we're obsessed).

The best part? Even though the dimensions of the cut are specific, there are a zillion different ways to wear it, from curls to spikes to flapper waves! Here, we asked the genius behind Rihanna's haircut, celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen, to give us tips on ten different ways to rock this trendy 'do.

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Ask the Experts: Score Sexy Strands by Valentine's Day

Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 2:50 PM

by Tia Williams

Whether you spend Valentine's Day snuggled up with your boo or raging with your single girlfriends, there's one variable that's a non negotiable. You must have soft, sexy, touchable hair. Here, we got New York City-based celeb hairstylist Amoy (Joy Bryant is a fan!) to give us her top tips on how to score soft, sexy strands by the fourteenth.

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Ask the Experts: The Wedding Stylist Search

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 1:05 PM

by Tia Williams

Next to the groom showing up hungover and the DJ avoiding from the "Macarena," one of the biggest bridal worries is choosing your wedding hairstylist. The good news is, you can avoid "tress"-ing out on your Big Day if you've got a talented, trustworthy stylist who's committed to making your mane look it's very best. Here, we enlisted Anthony Dickey of New York City's Hair Rules salon to give us an insider's perspective on the wedding stylist search.

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The Hair Architect: Color Coordinate Your New Year

Monday, January 25, 2010 - 5:00 PM

by Keith Campbell

Keith Campbell, the Hair Architect, discusses the science of hair coloring and provides five rules to communicate exactly what you want on a hair consultation.

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The Great Growout, Pt. 1: Growing Out A Perm

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 7:10 AM

by Tia Williams

Welcome to our new weekly series, "The Great Growout," where we're breaking down everything you need to know about growing out your relaxer. This week, we got celebrity stylist and SoftSheen-Carson Style Director Johnny Wright (Michelle Obama is a devotee!) to give us an overview of what to expect during the process.

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How to Find Your Perfect Wedding Day Hairstyle

Wednesday, January 6, 2010 - 11:41 AM

by Tia Williams

We asked Nelson Vercher, hairstylist at Manhattan's Rita Hazan Salon, to give us tips on finding the perfect Big Day hairdo for you.

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Natural Woman: Maintaining Your All-Me Mane

Monday, December 14, 2009 - 6:55 AM

by Tia Williams

Whether you're sporting chemical-free locks or growing out a relaxer, sporting natural hair is always gorgeous. But ladies, maintenance is the key--and natural kinks, curls and waves have the tendency to get dry and knotted if they aren't properly maintained. Here, we rounded up our favorite natural-haired celebs (we want reporter Tanika Ray's spirals right now), and talked to Titi Branch, co-owner of Miss Jessie's Salon and hair care line, about how to care for your natural style.

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Ask the Experts: Keeping Your Blowout Fresh

Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 9:00 AM

by Tia Williams

If you're serious about your weekly blowouts, you're also serious about extending the life of your style as long as you can. Here, Edris Nicholls of New York City's Edris Salon gives us tips on how to keep your blowout looking fresh and shiny for days on end. In the meantime, check out these impossibly glossy celeb blowouts for inspiration!

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