Harry Josh, John Frieda International Creative Consultant gives us the beauty breakdown on Rose Byrne’s Emmy look:

Harry prepped Rose’s hair for one week before the red carpet by prescribing John Frieda’s Root Awakening Health Infusing Shampoo & Conditioner.

HOW TO GET ROSE’S EMMY LOOK:

· Luxurious Volume Bountiful Body Mousse was applied to Rose’s wet hair and then blown out using a boar-bristle brush. The mousse helped Harry achieve high volume hair that would easily mold into the curls he was about to create—and the product gave a great texturized base, which Harry needed to create the look.

· Harry used a 3/4-inch curling iron throughout her hair and pulled a portion of the curls into a ponytail at the crown of her head. He then pulled her hair into a high bun, pulling out individual curls for a Grecian-inspired style with a modern twist.

· Harry secured the style by spraying Luxurious Volume All-Out Hold Hairspray to maintain volume and hold.

Products used: John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo & Conditioner ($6.49 each); John Frieda Luxurious Volume All-Out Hold Hairspray ($6.49); John Frieda Luxurious Volume Bountiful Body Mousse ($6.49)

During Fashion’s Night Out, Bergdorf Goodman is o an amazing contest for the next great makeup artists. The winner will receive lunch with Trish McEvoy, $1,000 gift card from Berdorf Goodman and Trish McEvoy products and brushes. See details below!

For more information on this amazing contest, see here.

In an earlier post I was able to interview celebrity hairstylist Wendy Isle and ask her professional opinion on hair care. Well now the Tasmanian born hairstylist would like to share some styling tips for when you’re short on time. Here are her tips:

10 HOT SHORTCUTS FOR STYLING ON THE RUN by couture hairstylist WENDY ILES

1) It’s the end of the day and you need to give “pick up” to your added volume mousse or styling aid. Squirt a little mist of water and use your fingers (not a brush) to gently work the moisture into the hairstyle. Turn hair upside-down and give a blast of warm air with a blow-dryer, kneading the hair with fingers while doing so. Throw hair back into position and comb into place with a large tooth comb. So quick and easy — no more than 3 to 4 minutes.

2) How to get that “Kate Moss relaxed hair look” on the first day after shampooing. Often after a fresh blow-dry, tongs, hot rollers or whatever else we do, our hair can look too set and bouffy. A great trick to get it looking more modern is to pull long hair back as if placing in a ponytail. Twist the hair in a long sausage shape right to the very ends and turn it around in a small chignon attach with a pin. Let it sit for about 10 minutes then release it and shake. The result is brilliant. Roots still have their bounce but the ends are decontracted which is the key to this appealing” Kate” look.

3) Improve second day hair bangs. Wet the roots and dry by pulling down with fingers, aiming the blow-dryer straight down on the roots. If you have a cowlick blow the hair against the grain to help iron out the uplifted area that creates a wonky fringe line. This can be done in 2 to 3 minutes.

4) Give hair more volume and bounce. Blow-dry hair upside down haphazardly. Spray a small mist of light hair spray or setting lotion. A blow dryer with strong wind jet will give better root lift. Then throw the hair into position. With a large tooth comb take 5 or 6 large sections and roll hair as if winding around a large roller. Clip it well so as the section sits high on top of it base. Allow the hair to cool about 5 to 10 minutes then release the clips and comb into place with large tooth comb or fingers.

5) Tame down the fluffys or plump up the flatness on freshly washed and blow-dryed hair. When long hair is first washed and blow-dryed it is often a bit round and fluffy or lank and straight. A good trick is to wash and dry in the morning, pull hair back into a ponytail then on the second turn don’t pull all the hair through, but only half way then twist the rest of the ends around the elastic band holding ponytail in place. It appears like a chignon. Attach with one pin. Wear this chignon to work. After about 2 or 3 hours drop the hair and it will settle perfectly into place with a soft wave effect. Comb with large tooth comb or fingers. A good trick is to wear hair like this to the office during the day and then drop down for a gorgeous evening do later on.

6) Add some “stomach” to fine limp hair. Nothing beats dry shampoo. The best ones are the spray-on types. Blast the roots lightly with dry shampoo. Massage through the roots with fingers working it through to ends of hair. Then brush or comb into desired style. Dry shampoo is also excellent support for hairdos requiring back combing/teasing. The dry texture it gives also makes the hair very modern. Klorane dry shampoo in spray form is my favorite.

7) Getting that modern “out of bed “or “beach” hair texture. Next time you’re at the beach, remember to bottle up some sea water in a spray bottle. Spray the sea water on dry hair and allow it to dry naturally. This gives a great modern natural texture to the hair. Don’t brush the hair, always use fingers. If you can not get to the ocean, bottle it up at home by boiling 1 cup of water with 8 tablespoons of rough sea salt. Allow to cool then pour into a spray bottle and apply.

Take the frizz out of curly hair. Oh that dreaded frizz! We curly hair wearers are harassed with frizz in the summer from the heat and frizz in the winter through damp humidity. The best solution I found is to shampoo and condition comb the curls through, then add a small amount of hair mask (the type of mask that has the consistency of whipped cream), place about 2 dimes worth and rub between the hands and smooth over the outer and inner surfaces of the hair. Don’t touch it again; allow it to dry in naturally. It’s a great controller for frizz. Doesn’t go crunchy or greasy, it just gives great controlled curl. Products that work best include Khiels Argan Hair Pak Mask, L’Oreal Kerastace (although very expensive), and Wella System Professional Power Mask (although for very fine curly hair this mask may be too heavy — replace with lighter texture conditioners. The best I’ve found for fine curly hair are Khiels Aragan Conditioner in a tube and Ojon Ultra Hydrating Conditioner in a bottle that will work better on fine hair as they are less heavy. Apply the same way as we do the mask).

9) Turn your beach day into a hair care day. Place a good conditioning hair mask all over wet hair. Comb through into a high slick ponytail. Be sure to place plenty of mask all over, especially the ends of the hair. Turn the ends around tail creating a chignon tucking ends well underneath away from sun and secure in place. The mask will activate well with the heat of the sun and keep the hair in place all day from harsh wind and harmful sunlight. For short hair do the same, brushing all hair away from the face, as if wearing a wet look. The mask will keep the hair in place and protect at the same time.

10) Tired of that hot-tonged curl look? Here’s how to get a more natural looking wave.

For a more natural wave, try curling hair with a straightening iron. I like to use the GHD iron. It has a very small 2-inch ceramic plate that is ideal for creating a soft natural wave. Place sections of hair in the iron then run the iron through the section turning the wrist as you do so to create an “S” spiral movement. The result is a lovely, soft wave. It may take a little practice to get the “S” rhythm going but a few errors are also okay, as natural wavy hair is never perfectly uniform. It’s the little accidents in the curl that creates the realness. The effect is wonderful.

WENDY ILES BIO

Wendy Iles is in demand all over the world, where she styles hair for ad campaigns for Dior, Cacharel, Hermes, and major hair brands like L’Oreal,Wella, Schwarzkopft and more. Additionally she has contributed to editorial spreads for fashion magazines including Vogue, Bazaar, Elle, Glamour and many others. Wendy has styled hair for top celebrities and stylemakers including Penelope Cruz, Chloe Sevigny, Marion Cotillard, Eva Longoria, Frieda Pinto and others. Born in Australia and based in Paris, Wendy now spends much of her time in New York. She recently published ARCHIVE: A Book About Hair, a fine art book dedicated to the details of her styles and of her success with European works of fashion images, famous couturiers, photographers and models (for a preview of the book and to find out more about Wendy please visit www.wendyiles.com).

Today is the launch of Marc Jacobs new fragrance, Bang.  Marc Jacobs is also the face of his new fragrance ad campaign that features him nude holding nothing but an oversized bottle to cover his “goods”. Frankly I must say that I love the concept, so often we see nude or semi-nude models selling sex beauty and nobody blinks an eye. It’s pretty refreshing that Mr. Jacobs decided to use a little raw sex appeal mixed with a bit of controversy to launch his fragrance. This men’s fragrance is pretty big news since Marc Jacobs had not launched a new scent in 10 years.

“Once I agreed to be the model, I couldn’t see what I would wear to express this. We tried it with clothes, but it didn’t work. Then Juergen [Teller, who shot the campaign] had the idea for the silver Mylar, and it all came together,” Jacobs said.

In many advertisements the full version of the ad will not be shown only the image cropped at the shoulders. I think that’s unfortunate since the photo is a beautiful work of art, however in more conservative part of the country even semi-nude photos do not fly. Bang includes notes as black, white and pink pepper, a heart of masculine woody notes, while a base of elemi resin, aromatic benzoin, vetiver, white moss and patchouli. The fragrance will be available exclusively at Bloomingdales and then it will be available worldwide in September 2010.

It’s no secret that many of us take a style cue from our favorite celebrities. We often admire their amazing style, their luxurious lifestyle and their beautiful hair. Elle polled salons throughout the USA to come up with the most sought after celebrity hairstyles. Among the top ranked looks were Nicole Ritchie’s full bangs reminiscent of the 60s/70s era. Another top choice was Beyonce’s simple long and straight look. This style is flattering on most women and with it’s simple sophistication it can be taken from work to play seamlessly.

For more information and the complete story, please see Elle.com

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The lovely Jennifer Aniston recently launched her fragrance Lolavie Jennifer Aniston at Harrods. Ms. Aniston originally named her fragrance “Lolavie” which means “Laughing at Life” but changed it at the last minute due to a similar fragrance name (Lola by Marc Jacobs). Jennifer has joined the fragrance club including celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Halle Berry, Mariah Carey and Beyonce who all have signature scents of their own. So what does the Jennifer Aniston scent smell like?

“I am not a big perfume-y fragrance fan. I want people to go ‘what is that? You smell great!’ But most of all, I wanted it to smell natural.”

The notes in Jennifer Aniston’s new perfume are citrus, rose water, wild violets, amber and jasmine. These scents were inspired by her trips to Greece and her youth in California. The perfume is a collaboration between Aniston and Falic Fashion Group and has been in the making for almost two years. According to Aniston the scent is sexy and clean and floral but not too flowery.

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Wendy Iles is an iconic figure in the world of hair artistry, she has been featured in publications such as Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire. Wendy has worked with hollywood A-listers such as Dita Von Teese, Chloe Sevigny, Hilary Swank, Eva Longoria and Penelope Cruz. Iles is one of the most sought after hairstylists and has worked on editorial campaigns for Dior, Cacharel, Hermes, and major hair brands like L’Oreal, Wella, Schwarzkopft and more. I was fortunate enough to be able to interview Iles and she shared some of her favorite tips and trends with me.

Dita Von Teese for Vogue | Hair Stylist: Wendy Iles

1. What are your favorite fall hair trends?

I love the easiness of the hair this fall season. Ponytails worn lower on the nape of neck, hair flowing naturally allowing any natural movement like curl to be free.

2. What individual products and brands you’re “addicted” to at the moment and you use on a daily basis?

I discovered a shampoo and conditioner by accident called Number 4 L’eau de mer. Its totally PH balanced neutral and leaves the feeling like spun silk. Its expensive but worth it. I also like all Khiels products.

3. What are some of the most basic but effective hair care tips that you have, that are really important?

a) Always use a conditioner after shampooing. In today’s climate we all need to condition because of pollution in the air, chemicals in our water, etc. Even oily scalps there are conditioners that are adaptable to oily hair.
b) Keep ends of hair (especially when growing long) cut or trimmed every six weeks. It prevents split ends, keeps hair in maximum health and aids in getting long healthy hair faster.

4. What are the biggest hair care dont’s?

Don’t use too much hairspray. One looses the suppleness and control in the hair if its over sprayed. Be sure to use a non-detergent shampoo. Often a good test is the more bubbles a shampoo gives the more detergent is inside.
Don’t use pure elastic rubber bands on your hair or your children’s hair. It will break the hair instead always use fabric or thread coated bands.

5. What hair color do you recommend for the upcoming season?

This fall season it’s all about “chocolate” colors. So it’s the time for brunettes to shine! Even the blondes can have milk chocolate lowlights or white chocolate (that’s a beige color) toners. Hair is less sophisticated in style this fall, more relaxed less constructed so ultimate healthy shiny hair is important.

L'oréal Kerastase | Hair Stylist: Wendy Iles

6. Would you share with us a few your best hair tips or insider secrets?

For me personally I have long natural curly hair. To control the curl and take away the frizzies plus keep the hair in perfect condition I’ve discovered the best way is to use a condition mask not a styling mousse as it makes hair crunchy to touch or frizz ease serum as the hair becomes greasy. The hair mask I use is L’Oreal Kerastase lightly skimmed over the surface of damp hair. Comb through place curl the way you like it fall. Don’t touch again till dry. The result is great.

7. What is your life motto, any words of wisdom that get you by in life and professional career?

Always do your best, and one will eventually succeed.

Iles recently published ARCHIVE: A Book about Hair, available at  Rizzoli  bookstore in NY or directly online from publisher printkultur.com .

I recently attended an event with Pantene celebrity hairstylist Tippi Shorter whose hands have maintained the manes of Hollywoods A-list celebrities such Lauryn Hill, Fantasia, Michelle Williams Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Kimora Lee Simmons as well as many others. Tippi is a well respected industry expert on styling and haircare so I was eager to hear what she had to say about about haircare and the NEW Customized Pantene lines. Here are a few of the questions that I was able to ask Tippi:

Which Pantene products do use regularly use on your celebrity clients?
I use the relaxed and natural shampoo/conditioner as well as the curly shampoo/conditioner.
Which Pantene products do you use on your own hair?
Hands down, i always  the relaxed and natural on my hair.

Why do you prefer to use Pantene over other products?
I enjoy them because the deliver great results and are always easy to get while traveling. I do use many other products, but, pantene is my regular go to brand for prepping the hair.

What inspired you to become a hairstylist?
I use to be a hair model and really enjoyed the amount of creativity the stylist where able to do daily. I also wanted to live creatively daily.

What is your favorite deep conditioner?
I would recommend the intensive restoration treatment for the medium-thick collection.

Any tips on summer hair care?
Conditioner and use a leave in to protect your hair from the sun.