Lauren Conrad Long Hair Taped Extensions

Lauren Conrad 18 Inch Taped Hair Extensions

Lauren Conrad (LC) loves to change up her hair by transitioning through an array of dramatic lengths, colors, textures and hairstyles.

To achieve her constantly changing hairstyles LC wears an array of hair extensions which dates back to her time on MTV’s “The Hills.”

On July 19th of 2011 Lauren appeared at the HTC Hosts the “HTC Status Social” in Los Angeles with very long hair extensions highlighted with an array of light turquoise blue strands.

On November 9th the reality TV star, author and fashion designer appeared with her hair infused with waves, but several inches shorter than at the July 19th event.  The blue highlights were no longer visible.

Did LC get her hair cut?  It’s unlikely.

It’s most likely she had her longtime hairstylist Kristin Ess of Warren-Tricomi salon in LA shorten the hair extensions she regularly wears.

Although many people know Lauren loves to wear her hair long and lush, many of LC’s fans have no clue she even wears hair extensions.   (more…)

Hair extensions are often used to make a great impression.  And what would make a better back-to-school impression than a great head of hair?

Even better, hair extensions have become so advanced that even synthetic ones look like the human versions.  Many of the hair extension companies have introduced heat defiant (HD) fibers.

As an example, easihair’s new heat defiant collection of clip-in extensions (available at WigSuperstore.com) can be blow dried, hot ironed, crimped or hot curled just like natural human hair.

The easihair clip-in extensions offer face-framing layers and volumizing pieces  which blend in seamlessly to create long and luscious thick locks with just a few snaps of the fingers.  Even better, the easihair clip-in extensions have a no-rise, smooth, skin base.

Another advantage to the easihair hair extensions is that the HD fibers look and act like human hair, but at a greatly reduced price. (more…)

Knowledge gained from a BA in Education, amazing artistic talents in hair and makeup, and more than two decades of successful salon ownership have made Sherri Jessee one of the most sought-after educators in the beauty industry.

I had a rare opportunity to catch up with Sherri today where she graciously shared some of her vast wisdom about the hair industry, her long relationship representing Rusk and her goals for the immediate future.

(Image of Sherri Jessee – Courtesy of Sherri Jessee – All Rights Reserved)

Sherri is charming and very easy to talk to.  She willingly shared details about a wide range of hair care techniques and products, specifically some of the Rusk products and amazing color line. By the end of our phone interview I was very impressed with Sherri’s passion for her work as an educator and her boundless energy.

With work featured in more than forty acclaimed publications including MODERN SALON, COSMOPOLITAN, and OK! Magazines and widely quoted as an industry expert in the international media, Sherri is a recognized source for all things beauty.  The highly respected beauty expert works tirelessly and creates gorgeous results.

Extensive travel to five continents working as a platform artist provides a universal perspective as she educates and inspires others through dynamic educational events, fashion shows, and stunning photo shoots.

Sherri can often be seen working with celebrities, in live TV interviews, videos and charity fundraisers.  Sherri’s work with celebrity Nancy O’Dell includes a video collection, numerous live TV interviews, an infomercial, charity events, a national ad campaign and a magazine Cover shoot!

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Reality Star Audrina Patridge is famous for her long sexy hairstyles and hair hues.

Patridge recently took her trademark long lush beachy waves to a softer, lighter hue cascading from an off-center part.  Her latest hair color incarnation works well with her perpetually tanned skin.  The lighter hue also plays well with her eyes and lips.

Audrina admits on her official blog “I feel my hair is usually my biggest flaw!  My hair is actually naturally super straight! I don’t own a hair straightener.  I wish I had wavy hair. I usually put a wave in it, put it up in a pony tail or clip it half way back!”

As far as her natural hair and eye color, Audrina admits “I’m naturally a dirty blonde. My eyes are hazel, but at times look brown, amber or green. So when it comes to coloring my hair, I sometimes go dark which brings out the green.  But I tend to not ask for a specific color, – I like honey tones.”

Hair How To: Step By Step

To copy Audrina’s lightly tousled beachy waves, start with a toffee or caramel base infused with platinum highlights.

1.  Cleanse hair in lukewarm water with desired methodology such as shampoo, Diluted Shampoo (DS), Conditioner Only (CO), Water Only (WO), Lo Poo, No Poo or a combination.   Select the best products for your hair type, texture and condition.

2.  Rinse well.  Apply desired leave-in conditioner from the ears down to the ends.  With the conditioner still in the hair, use fingers or hair-friendly wide tooth comb to detangle.  Start from the ends and work slowly and gently up towards the roots. (more…)

According to an interview with MODERN SALON, celebrity hairstylist Orlando Pita says that Kate Winslet’s hair was cut for the British Vogue cover.

He told MODERN “I think Kate is very versatile and can wear many different looks.  We chose this look because the photographer Mario Testino wanted to giver her a very different look.  The fashion in the story was black and white so we decided to go with almost white hair and cut it short and choppy.”

(Image of Orlando Pita – Shear Genius 3 – Bravo/TV – All Rights Reserved)

Pita, a celebrity hair consultant on Bravo’s recent season of Shear Genius, also noted the Academy Award winner’s hair on British Vogue was a dramatic departure from her former shoulder length, dirty blonde locks.

Of course transitioning hair color from dirty blonde to stark white was shocking to fans as was the short choppy hair which many questioned.  Did Kate really cut her hair or not?  After all, many celebrities over the years have stunned fans with a drastic new length or color only to confess later to wearing a wear, hair extensions or some other instant hair altering accessory.

Jessica Simpson famously shocked fans a few years ago by showing up at a red carpet event wearing a drastic new red hair hue.

Shortly afterwards her celebrity hairstylist Ken Paves explained he and Simpson had collaborated on her stunning new do by having her wear a new wig from her Jessica Simpson collection.  Simpson also told the media she used powder mascara to camouflage any random blonde roots that might have popped out from the wig. (more…)

Sadly American Idol (AI) contender Karen Rodriquez was eliminated from the Fox/TV hit reality show last Thursday.  Although the AI judges could have saved her, it has to be a unanimous save.  Judge Jennifer Lopez informed Karen that she had to leave, but that the decision for her to go was “not unanimous.”

AI watches have indicated that Judge Lopez seemed to have a soft spot for Rodriquez who hoped to be the first ever Latino American Idol.

Unfortunately Karen didn’t have the vocal chops to compete against some of the other strong contenders like Pia Toscano, Casey Abrams, James Durbin and Lauren Alaina or get enough viewer votes to keep her in the competition.

Rodriquez, from some views looked very much like a young Jennifer Lopez.  The contestant also told the media her dream duet partner would be Marc Anthony who just happens to be married to the American Idol judge.

I originally blogged about Karen showcasing natural curls during her earlier appearances. As the American Idol season progressed Karen’s hair became straighter and sleeker.

For her final performance before being send home she wore her hair parted down the middle with bone straight panels of lush shiny strands extending down towards her waist. (more…)

Willow Smith continues to be a hair trend setter.  She was spotted with her latest hair innovation, waist-length DayGlo braids interwoven with blinding hues of  lime green, yellow and orange add-on hair.

Her new hairstyle will offer maximum hair whipping props.

Even though she’s just ten years old, Willow not only whips her hair when she sings, she keeps her fans and the media guessing with her ever changing hairstyles.

(Image of Willow Smith with her brand new Day Glo micro braids – DC Media – All Rights Reserved)

Willow was spotted in Manchester, England yesterday.  The youngest daughter of superstar couple Will and Jada Pinkett Smith is on tour with Justin Bieber.  Willow is the opening act on the Never Say Never tour.

Don’t get too used to the neon hued micro-braids.  If Willow continues on her hair changing journey the latest braids will properly be replaced in short order.

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Bachelor & Bachelor Pad’s Gwen Gioia & Ashley Elmore Demonstrate the Versatility of Salon Hair Extensions
New SHE by SO.CAP. USA Hair Extensions Makeovers

Mahopac Falls, NY – When it comes to professional salon hair extensions, the number of hairstyles they make possible are virtually endless. SHE by SO.CAP. USA Hair Extensions Spokesmodels, Ashley Elmore & Gwen Gioia have personally experienced the versatility of hair extensions over the past year with the help of National Educator and hair extensionist, Kathy Williams.

(All Images of Gwen Gioia & Ashley Elmore – Photos by Larry Oskin, Hair by Kathy Williams with hair by SO.CAP.USA Hair Extensions – All Rights Reserved)

Best known for their appearances on The Bachelor and The Bachelor Pad TV shows, Elmore and Gioia continue to work closely with SHE by SO.CAP. USA Hair Extensions.

With three photography makeover sessions now complete; SHE by SO.CAP. USA Hair Extensions now has an extensive portfolio of fashionable, everyday hairstyle makeovers that will be used in their future advertising, marketing and PR campaigns.

The most recent photography sessions also include the use of their new 100% human hair line of SHE by SO.CAP. USA Wigs.  Each model has now been photographed with several dozen new hair designs, to best illustrate how women may enjoy diverse looks and hairstyles to meet any lifestyle. (more…)

HAIR BRASIL celebrates 10 years in business in 2011 with a record of events, international shows and novelties brought by 800 beauty care brands.

The 10 years of HAIR BRASIL – Twitter which will take place from April 2 to 5, 2011, in the city of São Paulo – Brazil, will be celebrated with a mega fair.

In addition to the launching showcased by hundreds of brands of products for hair and beauty care, the event is featuring a record number of simultaneous events and of international shows.  The show will feature 65,000 sqm of exhibition space in the pavilions of the Expo Center Norte, in the city of São Paulo.

Major Innovations Of Hair Fashion Shows

The Hair Brasil Fashion Show stands among the major innovations of HAIR BRASIL 2011.  It is a reformulation of the Megashow, which year after year at the previous editions became a top attraction of the event. (more…)

Even as the stars were strolling down the Red Carpet at the recent 2011 Academy Awards fashionistas were frantically scribbling notes.  Not only were they trying to get all the details about the gown, the jewels, the hair, make-up and shoes, in some cases they were working for companies who are knocking off the gowns.

(Reese Witherspoon at 2011 Academy Awards – DC Media – All Rights Reserved)

Did you read that right?  Yes indeed.  As recently reported on NBC’s Today show, Red Carpet gowns are evaluated for convertibility to the general public and then instantly copied for Proms, weddings and other special events.  Some of the dresses can already be ordered and will be delivered in a matter of weeks.

This information is noteworthy because outfits like Jennifer Hudson wore added up to a cool million dollars for the gown and the accessories and the converted knock-offs usually retail in the hundreds rather than the thousands.

Meanwhile on the hair front, converted Red Carpet hairstyles are key for Spring Prom and Weddings.

If you’re planning your own Prom, Spring Formal or Wedding entrance, why not copy some of the top hairstyles showcased at the 2011 Oscars? (more…)