black hair,blonde,brunette,color,curly,hair,hairstyles,hairdressers,hair accessories,hair clip,hair extensions,hair shampoo,hair removal,hair your,salon,shampoo,wedding hair,hairstylist award, hairstylist of the year, HairstylistAward, HairstylistOfTheYear, naha, naha awards, NahaAwards, north american hair association, NorthAmericanHairAssociation, runway hairstyles, runway looks, RunwayHairstyles, RunwayLooks, tony ricci, TonyRicci, top hairstylist, TopHairstylistYou would think being named Hairstylist of the Year would go hand-in-hand with some funky, edgy hairstyles — and it does.

But this year’s winner, Tony Ricci, also knows how to take those avant-garde looks and translate them into everyday, “real” styles for walking down the street — not the runway.

Presented by the Professional Beauty Association, the North American Hairstyling Awards Ceremony (or in stylist speak, simply The NAHAs) — considered the most prestigious hairstyling competition in North America — was held last week in Las Vegas. Among the 13 winners in categories ranging from texture to color to make-up, top honors went to Canada’s Tony Ricci who told StyleList that the award was both shocking and surreal. (Read More »)

black hair,blonde,brunette,color,curly,hair,hairstyles,hairdressers,hair accessories,hair clip,hair extensions,hair shampoo,hair removal,hair your,salon,shampoo,wedding hair,cropped hair, CroppedHair, face shape, FaceShape, halle berry, HalleBerry, kenneth tepper, KennethTepper, pixies, short hair, short hairstyles, ShortHair, ShortHairstylesThe heat and humidity of summer can make any girl want to grab the scissors and cut off her hair. We’re not talking a bob here, we’re talking a really short hair cut — chopped, cropped, spiked, shagged, layered and messy. But, as much as we’d all love a wash-n-go style, ultra-short hair doesn’t look great on everyone.

Celebrity hairstylist Kenneth Tepper, of the Pierre Michel Salon in New York, said going really short depends on your face, your personality and your proportion.

“Oval and heart-shaped faces are best with short hair, but the most important aspect is that the cut and final result is in proportion to the body.”

If you have an oval face, you can wear just about any short style. Avoid covering your forehead with heavy bangs though, as this could shorten your face and make it look too round. (Read More »)

black hair,blonde,brunette,color,curly,hair,hairstyles,hairdressers,hair accessories,hair clip,hair extensions,hair shampoo,hair removal,hair your,salon,shampoo,wedding hairCan Scarlett Johansson ever look bad?

From Marilyn Monroe-blonde to auburn colored tresses, curly to straight, updos to long and flowing, we have seen this movie star look stunning no matter what her hair looks like. The 25-year-old actress debuted a new bob haircut this weekend when she appeared on the Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: The First Avenger” panel at Comic-Con. Shoulder-length and layered with a slight wave, Johansson fashioned her locks in a carefree, bedhead style that looked hip and sexy.

And sexy is definitely something this star knows a thing or two about. (Read More »)

beauty manicure,french manicure,manicure,manicures,manicure pedicure,manicure set,nail clippers,nail file,nails manicure,pedicure,salon,waxingThe buzz on nails is bold blues and greens, sizzling metallics and chip-free manicures. Read on to discover the latest nail polish trends of the season.

LONG LASTING MANICURES

Acrylics have become passe. Salon manicures that chip within days are a thing of the past. You can put the pains of buffing, fills and smudged manis behind you. The hottest trend in nails is UV gel polish and hybrids. Thanks to products like CalGel, CND Shellac and OPI Axxium women are indulging in manicures that last for two to three weeks with no chipping, dulling or tip wear.

Unlike traditional polish, the gel and hybrid nail polishes cure under a UV lamp and dry instantly. You can grab your keys, shove your hands in your pocket, even put on your shoes without worrying about dents. Can you imagine the possibilities beyond this summer? Winter pedicures that don’t leave your feet freezing in flip flops (!). (Read More »)