Unilever NV and the US Department of Justice have been wrangling over antitrust concerns as a result of Unilever NV’s attempt to acquire hair care giant Alberto Culver Co. for $3.7 billion dollars.

The good news for Unilever NV is that the antitrust issues have been settled. A final deal was announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Justice as reported by Goggle News and the Associated Press.

In order for Unilver NV to acquire Alberto Culver it much divest its VO5 hair care brand in the United States. Unilver will also sell of its Rave brand in the US.

The company can continue to sell VO5 and Rave outside the U.S. The VO5 brand consists of shampoo, conditioners, hairsprays, mousse and related hair styling products. Rave consists of hairsprays and mousse styling products.

The original proposal, if let stand by The Justice Department would have given Unilever NV approximately 90 percent of the U.S. low end priced market for shampoo and conditioners and 46% of the U.S. hairspray market. (more…)

MIAMI: Giving back was on the agenda at Joico, held April 17-18 at Miami’s historic Fontainebleau resort. ICA members in attendance enthusiastically supported the research work of City of Hope by donating $17,715 through an education auction and member donations.

HairDesignerTV, Joico and Repechage generously donated educational workshops for the auction. In addition, Launchpad and DAYSPA magazines each donated an editorial feature story to the auction. Deborah Carver, publisher of Launchpad and DAYSPA and ICA specialty member, coordinated the fundraising effort, and master of ceremonies Geno Stampora served as auctioneer with his usual verve.

“I’d like to thank Vivienne Mackinder of Repechage, Sara Jones of Joico, who donated classes with Joico artists Sue Pemberton and Damien Carney, and Lydia Sarfati of Repechage,” says Carver. “When I called them, they instantly and without hesitation agreed to support the auction by giving away some of the most valuable educational opportunities in the industry.”

And then there are the members of ICA, all successful salon owners, who dug deep to support City of Hope’s research:. “Part of ICA’s philosophy is social commitment,” notes president Lois Christie. “As salon owners, we lead fundraising and social programs in our local communities, and as ICA members we support national and international causes such as City of Hope, Haiti Relief Fund and Habitat for Humanity.” (more…)

Actor Eric Stonestreet who plays the lovable Cameron on ABC’s Modern Family stopped by to see Ellen in Orlando at Universal Park.

Ellen likes to take her show on the road and being a huge roller coaster enthusiast, what better place to go than to Orlando where some of the best rides in the world exist?  This season is Ellen’s fifth year visiting Universal.

Eric arrived on Ellen’s big outdoor stage wearing shades to protect against the blistering Florida sunshine and a full tan suit complete with a striped long sleeve shirt.

He danced out onto the stage and waved at all the fans.  Ellen teased him about his long sleeve jacket and shirt by saving “I see you dressed for Florida weather.”  The actor agreed “yes, yes, yes, just shy of flannel.”

Ellen noted “you look really handsome but you have to be really hot.”  Eric “um, I’m sweltering underneath.”  Eric then shared about the rides he rode on and said “oh my gosh aren’t the rides here incredible?”

Riding The Rip Rocket Roller Coaster

Eric told Ellen that he was a “roller coaster enthusiast as a young man” and was excited to try out some of the roller coasters at the Orlando Universal park. (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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When it comes to her long, naturally straight chocolate brown hair Victoria Justice is not fussy.  She told Nickutopia “I’m not one of those people that spends a lot of money on beauty products. I like going to drug stores and getting that kind of stuff. I blow dry my bangs with a round brush! You don’t want your hair to look flat, but at the same time, I like when it looks really natural!”

Teen superstar Victoria is up against Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Miranda Cosgrove at the April 2nd Kids Choice Awards, but in some circles the  star of  Nickelodeon’s Victorious is considered the one with the very best hair.  Of course others would vehemently disagree.

Although Victoria alternates between bone straight strands and soft beachy waves, her own natural tresses are medium thick and naturally straight.

Hair How To – Step By Step – Recreate Victoria’s Hairstyle

To achieve Victoria’s barely there waves follow the steps below:

1.  Cleanse your hair in the shower using your preferred methodology and hair products which are best for your hair type, texture, length and current condition.
2.  Rinse well and apply a light moisturizing rinse out conditioner from the ears down to the ends.  Use fingers and hair friendly comb to detangle.  (more…)

Pop star Lady Gaga, aka Stefani Germanotta, has admitted to People.com that her trademark white blonde hair is falling out because of constant dyeing and bleaching.

The superstar performer said “I have to get a chemical haircut because my blonde hair is falling out”.    Lady Gaga is a natural brunette but has spent many years dyeing her hair blonde.

Hair Problems Due To Excessive Dying And Bleaching

While anything Lady Gaga does with her hair, make-up, body or fashions sets the world on fire, her confession of blonde hair trauma is nothing new.  Many celebrities from Paris Hilton to Christina Aguilera have suffered through bouts of hair problems as a result of excessive drying and bleaching.

Although Lady Gaga’s hair hues range from start white blonde to a mixture of eggnog, egg yolk and ashy gray blonde, it’s hard to know exactly how dark her natural brunette shade it.  The darker her natural brunette hue, the stronger the dye that has to be used to pop open the cuticle and lift the color to a light white. (more…)

CELEBRITY HAIR COLORIST RITA HAZAN LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY NEW HAIR PRODUCT

Rita Hazan Root Concealer is Available Exclusively at Sephora Stores Nationwide March 28th, 2011

NEW YORK, NY MARCH 2011— As one of the most trusted, respected and sought-after colorists in the industry, Rita Hazan has developed a revolutionary new hair product for women and men—Root Concealer, a temporary color touch up spray that is guaranteed to make life a little easier for those who color their hair. As Hazan’s first hair product, Root Concealer was created to eliminate root issues completely.

Hazan designed the Root Concealer in four comprehensive colors: Dark Brown/Black, Light Brown, Blonde and Red, to complement virtually every hair color. Root Concealer is currently available online at Sephora.com and will be available for purchase exclusively in Sephora stores nationwide March 28th.

Ever the perfectionist, Hazan took over four years to painstakingly refine the Root Concealer formula—testing, re-testing, and then testing again under countless conditions and variations. After listening to a slew of clients, stylists, press and beauty experts’ pleas for a better way to make their color-treated hair last longer, Hazan felt there was definite room for improvement in the market of temporary color touch ups. With this in mind, Hazan embarked on the journey to develop her first product, taking a fresh approach to producing a groundbreaking yet convenient, quick, and easy to use, Root Concealer. (more…)

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In the April 4th issue of OK! Magazine actress Emma Roberts listed Jennifer Aniston as the celebrity whose beauty look she loved best.  Emma, the niece of Oscar winner Julia Roberts said “I’m dying for Jennifer’s short hair.  I think it’s amazing.”

Does that mean Emma will soon be trading in her trademark long honey blonde tresses for a choppy bob version of Jennifer’s latest haircut?

Afterall Hollywood is on a short and choppy trend right now.  Major stars from Michelle Williams with her short blonde pixie to the recent short cut of Jennifer is all the rage.

Is Emma Roberts going to join Emma Watson with a whole new short hairstyle?  Don’t be surprised if it happens and remember that you read about it first here.

In other news Emma has landed the lead role in the coming-of-age drama “Adult World” beating out Carey Mulligan, Rooney Mara, Emily Browning, Juno Temple and Brie Larson for the role.

Emma will next appear on screen in ‘Homework’ with Freddie Highmore and ‘Scream 4’ opposite original ‘Scream’ stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox Arquette and David Arquette and she revealed she is “honoured” to be a part of the movie.

She explained: “I was so honoured to work with veterans like Wes and Neve. And of course, the new generation – we called ourselves the ‘new blood’.   “I basically spent two months screaming, covered in blood and laughing my head off in between each take – of course I’d do it again.”

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While the news of Brooklyn Decker’s big hair chop isn’t news to the world, it’s new to me.  I have to confess when I heard the news she cut 10 inches off her hair on March 22nd I just didn’t want to hear about it.  So I blocked it out.

I had just seen “Just Go With It” and she looked so stunning in the movie with her long buttery blonde locks I couldn’t believe she cut all her hair off.  I refused to even look at the photos flooding the news wires.  Nope, I just couldn’t bring myself to look at the photos.

Gorgeous In Just Go With It

Even though the critics panned “Just Go With It” I enjoyed it because I’m a huge Adam Sandler fan.   I always go see all of his movies, even if they might suck because I am such a huge fan.   Sandler’s “Spanglish” is one of my all time guilty pleasures when I’m feeling down and need a good cry mixed with some great laughs.  I owe him my loyalty for some of the amazing films he’s churned out over the years.   Yes, some have sucked but I still plunk my money down.  No matter what.

When I heard Jennifer Aniston, Brooklyn Decker and Nicole Kidman was in “Just Go With It”  I knew the film had to be good.  How could it not be? (more…)