Mr. Blackwell. That’s a name that has been feared by the most prominent of Hollywood’s elite for decades, in hopes that they would (or would not) be included in his Best/Worst dressed list annually. I had the fortunate opportunity to get to know Mr. Blackwell before he left us, and I have to confess that he was one of the most intriguing people I ever met.  Read More »

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who entered our ‘Lovely Lox’ Holiday Beauty Basket giveaway. With so many of you deserving to win these wonderful hair products, it was tough to pick just one winner! Ultimately, I chose…  Read More »

It’s the holidays! I’ve heard that so much lately. Haven’t you? For many of us, it means we have pressing engagements with friends, family, and co-workers and there seems to never be enough time in any single December day. Sound familiar? But you don’t have to stress about your hair in the midst of this madness because you and I have shared some valuable insider secrets this year, and you’re ready to take on the get-togethers and soirees with poise and ease. Therefore, let’s take a quick look at the tidbits of tips and tricks which we’ve discovered in 2011 that will help you tame the surliest store Santa, or charm the most discourteous discount retail clerk.  Read More »

She may not have had Bette Davis eyes, but she definitely defined for us an eternal hair style that so many borrow from today. When we look back at the hair fashion trends which Farah Fawcett influenced there is no question that she left her mark. What’s more though, she made a subtle statement that many may have missed at the time, but which others still value today. When you take a look at those who are using Farrah’s basic styling techniques, it’s obvious that two things continue to play a significant role in today’s celeb fashions; Farrah’s permanent influence, and…  Read More »

Blondes have more fun, or so we’ve been led to believe. But never count out a woman’s desire for change. And when that fervor sets in, there’s often no limit on what a woman might try in order to satisfy that craving. So, we find ourselves with a trend of women going from blonde to brunette, instead of the historical reversal of that process. In turn, this begs the question as to why the change, and will this be right for you?  Read More »

Few have had such influence on style and beauty as the ever-young, Marilyn Monroe. And even today her persuasive charm and hair fashion sense continues to play through with both celebrities and their fans alike. In fact, her sense of style has been continually reinvented because it never loses its ability to stir an emotion in many of us. I’ve had the opportunity to see and fashion a plethora of Marilyn Monroe-influenced hair styles…  Read More »

Big hair. It sounds like a Broadway play these days more than it does a real style option for the hip and trendy, but don’t count it out yet, because big hair may be in your future. How do you recognize big hair when you see it? Andrea Valdez writes in Texas Monthly that the style which big hair symbolizes “is powerful yet elegant, bold but surprisingly down-home.” However, as a professional stylist who is also from the great state of Texas, I have a different attitude regarding what passes as big hair.  Read More »

Distinguished. Prominent. Wise. Those are just a few of the words that women hear and use when describing that handsome, debonair, older gentleman who just caught their attention. But what do you say about women with that same silver (gray) hair? We often don’t say anything, for we think to ourselves, there goes myself if I don’t continue to color my gray away! But, I think it’s high time we embrace our natural beauty without hesitation and without regret. In fact, the latest head turning color for women is gray…  Read More »

The brunette. Three syllables that men (and women) have been saying to each other for decades when attempting to describe the indescribable; that sexy something about the person who just caught their attention. But how many of us are born with such luck, to enjoy the vivid texture of colors that provides the depth of resonance that a brunette’s hair presents? I dare say, not as many as would wish. Therefore, two options prevail in our culture; the professional stylist, and the drugstore boxed color.   Read More »

Few hairstyles have braved nearly a century of change and transformation yet survived the sands of time as has The Bob. In fact, I might even suggest that hardly any hairstyles flash Americana more than the bob and its plethora of incarnations over the decades. Ever since renowned dancer and fashion trendsetter Irene Castle introduced her “Castle bob” to a receptive American audience in 1915, women across the many miles and cultures that make up our land of liberty have depended on the bob to further their liberation, to rev up their new self confidence, and to meet the ever-demanding needs of a lifestyle that really wants it all.  Read More »

If you’re from my generation, when you think of layered hairstyles you immediately think of the ever iconic Farrah Fawcett. That diva could wear some layered hair like nobody’s business. But today’s layered hair doesn’t necessarily have to evoke the 70s. You simply have to know how to ask for what you want, as well as knowing what to expect. Therein, as they say, lies the rub. So, let’s take a quick tour of the layered hairstyle…  Read More »

As we delve deeper into fall fashion and trends, I think it opportune to take a look at the men in women’s lives, whether they be significant others or the ever present BFF. Although women certainly dominate the discussion when it comes to hair fashion and styles, there is the other sex to consider. Men are, believe it or not, are often equally as passionate about the way their hair looks as their lifestyle counterparts.   Read More »

A new twist on an updated fashion is making its way from coast to coast, from NYC to Los Angeles. If you haven’t already taken note, the braid is working its way back into your favorite salon, and it’s never looked better or been more functional for today’s active woman. In fact, the braid has returned to the forefront with such dynamism that high-end salons are now offering “braid bars”…   Read More »

Face it ladies, there are times when shorter really is better. We’re talking hair, of course. And if you’ve never been brave enough to try short hair, just consider all of our cultural icons who have made it work for them. Today’s strong young women such as Pink, Paris Hilton, and Rhianna each are prime examples of strong women who can wear short hair…  Read More »

I recently returned from Los Angeles, where I enjoyed some quality time with my god mother, Ruta Lee, while providing my style services to both her as well as a few of my other Hollywood clients. Driving through Beverly Hills in early morning before the city awakes allows me to imagine what it may have been like over 40 years ago when one of my muse’s, Sharon Tate, roamed these same streets in the course of her daily life.  Read More »