| Lana Parilla's Short Hairstyle Windfall - Hair Tips & Hair Styling Techniques |
| Karen Marie Shelton |
| Date: 06/26/2006 |
Introduction
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Lana Parilla
NBC Windfall
2006 |
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David Goldman
NBC
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NBC TV's new summer series "Windfall"
premiered on Thursday, June 8th at 9 pm. While the
show is definitely a fun, fluffy summertime treat, it
offers lots of interesting new characters to watch.
My first choice of focus was the lovely Lana Parilla
who made her entrance as Nina Schaefer in a short sassy
bob hairstyle that showed off her gorgeous features and
telegraphed a saucy persona. The winning actress
obviously has some hair tips and hairstyling tricks up
her beautiful sleeves.
The premise of the show is that 19 friends plus a few
bizarre strangers, including the pizza delivery lady and
a Russian mail order bride, are swirled into a mix where
a $386 million lottery is suddenly won.
Although the cast is packed with lots of different
characters ala Lost or Invasion, Lana instantly captures
attention and not only for her sassy short haircut.
Lana's character, Nina, buys the winning ticket that
creates overnight millionaires. She also shares a
tortured interchange in the rain with her lost college
sweetheart (Jason Gedrick) while struggling with her
feelings for her hunky husband played by 90210's Luke
Perry.
While the concept of the show is how the lives of the
winners will change as a result of their new fortune, my
initial focus was on the coifs of the primary characters
besides Lana. It could prove to be quite a
challenge to figure out all the primary characters and
their hair habits.
From Spin City To Boomtown To 24
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Lana Parilla
NBC Windfall
2006 |
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Byron Cohen
NBC
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Meanwhile, as I acclimate myself to all the various
cast members, I chose my first study to be Lana whom I
adored on Spin City and for her role in the defunct
Boomtown.
Lana is a self professed "Latina" whose Italian
mother is a painter and artist and her Puerto Rica
father (now deceased) was a professional baseball
player.
In her early years growing up in Brooklyn,
the 28 year old Cancer (July 15, 1977) made her own home
videos linking that period to her current love of
acting.
Following her performing dreams right out of high
school, Lana moved to LA to pursue a professional career
in acting. She first won attention for her role of
Angie Ordonez on Spin City opposite Charlie Sheen during
the 2000-2001 season. In 2005 she joined the Women
of 24 as CTU employee Sarah Gavin who was trying to
locate terrorists. Additionally she has performed
in a string of notable guest appearances on such shows
as Jag and The Shield.
Lana recently won the Imagen Award for Oustanding
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal
of Teresa Ortiz on "Boomtown" in its debut season.
Dedicated to helping refugee children and victims of the
tsunami in Sri Lanka, Lana currently lives in LA with
her two Bengal cats, Stanley and Lenny.
Lana's Short Hair Cut Rocks The Show
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Lana Parilla
NBC Windfall
2006 |
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Byron Cohen
NBC
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Lana's presence dominates the show in more ways than
one. Her acting is masterful and I for one really
believe that she is living a fairytale that is
unraveling in slow motion into her worst nightmare.
A range of emotions plays over her face at just the
right moments as she deals with her lost true love, his
wife and her own family.
Showcasing her acting abilities is her short bobbed
hair that perfectly frames her beautiful face and dark
Latin inspired eyes.
The first thing I noticed about Lana's short bob
style cut besides the full sweeping side-swept bangs,
the center part and the voluminous crown was how the
short cut show off her long neck, flawless skin and jaw
line. Indeed, her current short bob hairstyle is a
great look for her.
When I went back into my photo files I discovered
Lana with chin length or longer hair over the past few
years. Her current short cut is a departure from
her previous hairstyles. Whether Lana went short
for her role or because fashions are turning towards
shorter hair is irrelevant. The cut suits not only
her face shape, hair type and skin tone, it provides her
character with a sensuous soccer mom type of twist.
Steal Lana's Short Bob Look
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Lana Parilla &
Luke Perry
NBC Windfall
2006 |
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Paul
Drinkwater
NBC
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The key to duplicating Lana's short bob look is
finding a hairdresser that can give you a precision cut.
It is also important to remember that not everyone
can carry this short bob look off. Lana has age,
flawless skin, gorgeous eyes and perfectly balanced lips
and a nose that work in her hairstyle's favor. She
also has a great body type and a very long neck.
Work with your favorite hairdresser and ask them if
you can carry off Lana's short bob style. If not,
listen to your hairdresser's suggestions. It might
be possible to have a similar look that is customized to
flatter your own unique face shape and body type.
You must also consider hair type and texture. Lana
has medium thick hair with some bend and the indication
of a slight wave. Which also works with this
style.
Step By Step Hairstyling Instructions
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Lana Parilla
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DailyCeleb.com
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The key to creating a beautifully finished style is a combination of
the right styling products with the right drying procedures.
This cut works best for hair that is medium in thickness and
naturally straight or with some bend.
Naturally curly or wavy hair may not work as well with this short
bob style. When in doubt consult with your trusted
hairdresser.
1. Start by washing hair in lukewarm water with shampoo
products designed for your hair type, texture and current condition.
If you have dry or damaged hair or hair that is chemically processed
utilize a product designed for those special needs.
2. When appropriate to your hair's needs, apply a rinse-out
conditioner. If your hair is fine or thin or tends to
accumulate oils or grease, avoid using a rinse-out conditioner that
won't work for your hair. For damaged hair, apply rinse-out
conditioners only to the ends or damaged areas. Rinse well.
3. Finished with a cool/cold water rinse to close the cuticle
and add natural shine.
4. Apply a defrisant product to create a super smooth finish.
For lots of volume at the roots spray a volumizing product right at
the roots.
5. For a soft finish, apply a medium hold mousse product,
distributing from 1" from the roots to the ends.
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Lana Parilla
May 2003
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6. Using a medium sized round boar's bristle or similar brush,
lift and separate the fringe area first. Blow dry to the
desired fullness.
7. Once the fringe area (bangs) is completely dry, work on the
rest of the hair.
Wrap sections of hair that are 1 to 2" in thickness around the
brush. Direct the air flow from the blow dryer down the shaft
of the hair.
Work around the head from side to side building in natural body as
you dry.
8. Once your entire head is 100% dry, apply a drop or two of
shine serum to the palms of your hands and massage together well.
Lightly work the serum into your finished style to finish.
Avoid applying directly to the root area. For additional soft
hold, spritz lightly with a soft hairspray.
If any of the sections do not have the desired body, use a medium
sized barrel curling iron to add desired movement and fullness.
Summary
Lana Parilla is a beautiful and incredibly talented
actress who just need to find the right vehicle that she
can ride to the top. Here's hoping that she snags
a solid new fan base for her work on Windfall and that
the series makes it into the Renew category for NBC.
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