TREND:
NYFW Fall 2012 Nails

February 23, 2012  /  Comments (0)

So many of the upcoming season’s trends are determined by what walks down the runways. From the clothes the models appear in to the makeup they wear, the trend forecasters are already busy predicting Fall 2012′s must-have designs, looks and colors. The same is true for nails. This past NYFW saw some impossibly chic nail designs. I called upon CND’s runway nail professional, Candice Manacchio, who designed the nails for many of the top shows, to give us her expert take on the biggest trends to come off the runway.

1. Pigmented Gemtones – Rich plums (CND Colour in Plumville) and inky navies (such …

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Trend:
Bangs

February 16, 2012  /  Comments (0)

According to hair stylist and colorist, Harry Josh (of Gisele fame), this season, bangs are back in a big way (full article here). From his blunt cut on Rose Byrne at the SAG Awards to Taylor Swift’s Grammy debut of the return of her bangs, bangs are everywhere.

I asked Rodney Cutler of Cutler Salons, responsible for some 20 NY F/W fashion week shows to give us some insider tips into the world of bangs. Should you choose to make the cut, here is the information you’ll need to know.

SARAH HOWARD: It looks like bangs may be coming back into style …

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Trend:
Braids

February 2, 2012  /  Comments (1)

From milkmaid to braided buns, this season, braids are back with a vengeance. We’ve seen them on the red carpet  - the SAG awards were swarming with braids atop the pretty heads – and on the runways. At Valentino and Alexander McQueen shows for  spring 2012 fashion week, braids were the predominate hair style, although one was tight and incredibly detailed (McQueen), while the other was intricate (you have to see the way it maneuvers up the back of the head to understand the intricacy) and whimsical (Valentino). And now, just last week, in Paris at the Haute Couture shows, braids were once again …

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Trends:
Golden Globes 2012

January 16, 2012  /  Comments (3)

Hair took three looks: the classic updo, throwback to era’s past, and effortless fun hair.

A classic updo would be something like a low chignon like Claire Danes, or a mid-level bun like Angelina Jolie (P.S. how skinny did Angie look? She needs to eat a double, double. STAT.). Other buns-of-note included Kate Beckinsale, Mila Kunis and Jessica Alba.

Throwback would be Jessica Chastain’s volumized 1960′s bouffant  Zooey Dechenal’s 60′s volumized, slight lift on the crown, and Nicole Richie’s volunized half-up.

Girlie and effortless hair would be Reese Witherspoon and her slightly messy relaxed curls (she looked better than I’ve seen in a long…

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Alex’s DIY:
SensatioNAIL at-home gel manicures

January 11, 2012  /  Comments (1)

As you well know, I am head over heels for gel manicures. I’ve been having them done regularly for a year without any damage to my nails and can’t say enough about how much I love them. Lately, I’ve seen “gel-like” products hitting the mass market but wasn’t particularly curious. When I was asked to try out SensatioNail, I was intrigued. The kit included polishes, primer and a LED light, not unlike the Gelish I wear (Shellac and OPI use old fashioned UV) – I couldn’t wait to try it for myself.

Maybe it’s all the time having them done professionally, …

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