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Paul Mitchell Celebrates 30 Years With Awapuhi Wild Ginger Collection

Paul Mitchell is celebrating the hair care brand's 30th birthday with a line of luxury products featuring one of the brand's signature ingredients, Hawaiian Awapuhi.

The Awapuhi Wild Ginger collection consists of eight products, all specially formulated from the most lipid-rich part of the awapuhi plant's root for moisture and shine, as well as an exclusive Keratin blend, KeraTriplex, that repairs weak, damaged hair from the core out.

I've been using several products from the line exclusively for the last week or so, including the Moisturizing Lather Shampoo, Styling Treatment Oil, Finishing Spray and Keratin Intensive Treatment, and am noticing good results. My hair is fine and prone to damage and breakage so I was particularly interested in the KeraTriplex and I think feel it may be making my hair stronger.

My favorites are the Moisturizing Lather Shampoo (it smells great and works up into a thick and silky lather) and the Intensive Treatment (my hair feels really beautiful afterwards). All the products have a mild and slightly spicy ginger scent. But I wish the bottle designs were a little less masculine. All inall, a great line.

Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Collection ($16.95-$24.95)

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Linea Pro Swarovski Crystal C2 Iron

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Filed under: Gadgets, Cosmetics and Fragrance

Linea Pro Appliances knows how much girls love sparkly things and that bling isn't reserved for going out. Even the most time-consuming Monday morning grooming routine will get an instant glamor boost from a Linea Pro Swarovski Crystal C2 iron (how could you not feel fabulous as you use it?).

Linea is the only company in the world allowed to use Swarovski on a flat iron and the 2500+ crystals are all hand applied with a special heat-proof glue. The flat iron itself features extra long titanium plates, a PTFC heater (originally created by NASA), tourmaline-infused ceramic, the world's first digital cord temp control with auto shut-off, and Exclusive Nano-Silver that kills 99.9% of bacteria.

Each iron is individually numbered and made to order $850.

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Is Your Hairstyle Bringing Out Your Best?

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

The way we do our hair is a mix of instinct, genetics, fashion trends, and personal taste, but sometimes all of those variables don't come together smoothly and a truly unflattering style results. If your mom isn't around to tell you about it though chances are no one else will, so here are a few tips for making sure you're flaunting a 'do that brings out the best you have to offer.

The key to choosing a hairstyle that really flatters is understanding what your basic face shape is: oval, round, square, or heart. If you don't know or are unsure see our How to Determine Your Face Shape post, then read through the guidelines below.

Oval faces are the most versatile and can pull off pretty much any cut. Pick your best feature and style your hair to accentuate it, for example bangs will bring out your eyes while an angular bob will accentuate your jaw, cheekbones, and bone structure.

Round faces look good in off-center parts that break up the roundness, along with height and volume at the crown to elongate and slim the face. Wispy or tapered ends and layers also work well. Avoid cuts that are widest at the cheekbones or round bobs that end at the chin -- both will add weight and make the face appear even rounder.

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A Messy Hair Day = A Gorgeous Head Band

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

It seems as though Mother Nature has gotten tired of engulfing most of the US with snow and has instead turned her attention to drenching us with a combination of strong winds, pouring rain and disgusting drizzle. However you look at it, this weather is the worst.

Of the many things we think about during rainy days - and the most thought about is probably along the lines of when will Mr. Sunshine sweep us off our feet again? - is how to stay dry and still look presentable once we have reached our destination. Even with the usual rain gear (boots, coat, hat and umbrella) to keep us intact, our hair still has to endure awful weather. And by the time we get to where we need to be, our hair looks nothing like its former vibrant and shiny self. So in an effort to have your hair looking great on those crazy rainy days, just put your hair in a ponytail and add a headband. It will give your hair the well needed boost it deserves. Featured to the right is my personal favorite, the Bijoux Heart Tapisserie Gold Plated Hairband. It is adorned with an explosion of crystals and various colored stones, making you an instant fashionable standout.

Although the prices of these headbands may be a little too extravagant for your budget, there are more affordable and just as gorgeous pieces available at Etsy, J.Crew, and TopShop.

Gallery: A Messy Hair Day = A Gorgeous Head Band

Deepa Gurnani Crystal & Feather Headband

Oscar de la Renta Beaded Flower Headband

Jennifer Ouellette Triple Strand Feather Headband

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Fashion Week Hair: Get the Look

by Ariston Anderson (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

Over at Milk Studios, Frederic Fekkai called the shots backstage at Proenza Schouler. We've been missing our beach hair all winter long, so were thrilled to see the easy textured looks seen on the runway. Lead stylist Didier Malige created the stunning array of hairstyles inspired by the urban surfer girl, focusing on relaxed and easy waves. To get the look, prep hair with Fekkai Coiff Bouffant Lifting & Texturizing Spray Gel, and then spritz with Oceanique Tousled Wave spray. Once you've flipped your head a few times and lifted your roots with your fingers, finish with Magnifique Ultra-Light Finishing Creme to keep the ends silky and defined. Relying on Fekkai's quality products, it's sure to be healthier than saltwater on your tresses.

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DEX NEW YORK Modern Minerals Makeup

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Services, Cosmetics and Fragrance

Soon after I wrote this post on mineral makeup, I heard from DEX NEW YORK Modern Minerals, and that e-mail has changed my life, cosmetically speaking. I have tried mineral products (Bare Escentuals/Bare Minerals) and mix and match them with other products. While the BE line met most of my expectations, I wasn't entirely thrilled.

I was kindly offered a few samples of the DEX line, and I tried them, and loved them, immediately. As compared to BE, the DEX products are gentler, more moisturizing, and wear longer. I especially like the gel eyeliner, which applies in seconds and then doesn't budge. The eye shadows and blush also stay put all day and night, but everything washed off easily. The colors are fun and vibrant, as you would expect in a mineral line, but you also can get more subdued, natural colors.

All the colors are named after iconic streets (Wall Street Onyx, High Line Metallic Blue, and Schubert Alley Cantaloupe), music-filled neighborhoods (Harlem Nights Sapphire, The Met Star White, Rockefeller Gold), idyllic New York getaway spots (Sag Harbor, Montauk), and even once-existent notorious nightclubs (Twilo, Limelight, Studio 54).

DEX Modern Minerals are hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly, using already recycled packaging materials and refillable, magnetic portfolios for repeated use. The mineral powder makeup formulations are talc- and paraben-free. There are products for skin, eyes, and lips, as well as brushes and accessories. Prices range from $16 - $100.

Special -- Get 30% off through February 22 when using Lucky Magazine's "Local Breaks" code. If shopping online or at the store, use the code "lucky3" to save. When booking an appointment, mention "Lucky."

Click "Read More" below to learn more about the line -- which was created by Dexter Phillip -- as well as the extensive DEX photo studio and Beauty Atrium. I'm headed there on January 28 and can't wait to see it and buy some products!

Gallery: DEX NEW YORK Modern Minerals Makeup; Beauty Atrium; and Studio

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Cara Couture's Pretty Headbands, With Crystals and Pearls

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

Cara Couture's Pretty Headbands, With Crystals and Pearls

I wrote about headbands once before on Luxist, and didn't expect to again. But then I found these pretty accessories at Henri Bendel and thought they'd be nice for a holiday or New Year's fete. Cara Couture's Satin & Crystal Headbands feature offset crystal and pearl adornments and come in four colors: gray, $88; red, $78; black, $88; and purple, $118.

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Elvis Presley Hair Auctioned Off for $15,000

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Auctions

Nasty looking, isn't it? No offense to the King.

Item number 66 at Chicago auction house Leslie Hindman Auctioneers last Sunday was none other than "A Large Quantity of Elvis Presley's Hair." It went for $15,000 -- and Leslie Hindman told The Chicago Tribune she had expected it to go for a "bit more." The hair is allegedly from when Elvis had his locks shorn to enter the military in 1958.

That's some old hair.

Other items at the auction included Elvis Presley clothes, dolls, scarves and ladies' handkerchiefs which may contain some Elvis perspiration. The top seller was an "EP" monogrammed white cotton shirt which went to superfan John Urso for $52,000. "It's worth every penny," he told The Chicago Tribune.

The King of Rock and Roll may be dead (maybe), but his DNA still commands a pretty penny. Imagine if he were still alive -- he could support himself and several charities on haircuts and sweating on stuff alone.

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Hair Extensions - Everything You Want to Know But Feel Lame Asking

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Celebrity Shopping, Cosmetics and Fragrance

One accessory that almost no celeb or celebutante is seen without these days is hair extensions. Even if you don't think they have them, they probably do -- good extensions are hard to spot, and many stars with just shoulder-length hair are sporting them to boost body.

Everyone knows long hair is "in" for the upcoming fall and holiday seasons, and if the Fashion Week runways are any indication, Spring 2010 will be no exception. Why spend money on a fancy new handbag when your hair still looks like a substitute teacher's? While hair extensions are definitely a luxury item, they have become very easily accessible to the mass market -- my Mom has them -- but with all the horror stories (they might look fake, some are afraid they'll "rot," and what is that hair made of, anyway?), it can be a daunting procedure to consider. It's expensive, and when it comes to your hair -- your constant companion and an immediate indicator of your health and personal hygiene -- you really, really don't want it to go wrong.

In the interest of checking out the process and telling the tale, I visited DEX New York where adept stylist Naomi Porto put 30 Georgie Xtensions (a Brooklyn based company he loves to work with -- they can get him colors and whatever curl he requests overnight, compared with weeks of waiting for the larger companies) extension bundles in my hair, then snipped them to blend them into my existing hair, lengthening it by ... a lot. Then he did my makeup, which was a treat; prior to our appointment, he was doing Seal's makeup (both of us with DEX New York Mineral Makeup, of course. Different colors.). Check out the photos (by Damon Hall Booth and Naomi Porto) for the dramatic difference and a lot more information.

If you still have any burning questions about hair extensions when you're finished, go ahead and ask them in the comments section! I'll keep an eye out and post answers. For the record, I'm currently out of town and not one person I've met has expressed doubts about the origin of my long locks. And I'm with six very chatty women.

Gallery: Luxist Hair Extensions Q&A

Tags: celebrity hair, DEX New York, Georgie Xtensions, GeorgieXtensions, hair, hair extensions, HairExtensions

Sally Hershberger Intros Luxe Layers Hair Stying Gel

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Services, Celebrity Design

Sally Hershberger Intros Luxe Layers Hair Stying Gel

Celebrity hairstylist Sally Hershberger invited a few lucky bloggers to her downtown NYC salon on September 3 for the unveiling of her newest hairstyling product, Luxe Layers Protective Blow Out Gel, available exclusively on HSN. I was there to see Hershberger in action, which was a real treat, because cuts with her run $800, so I likely won't be a client anytime soon. Note that this doesn't mean I wasn't secretly hoping she'd pull me from the audience for an impromptu fix of my style. Alas, that didn't happen, but Hershberger did demonstrate the product on a few models. The video of the event is on Hershberger's homepage now.

Luxe Layers is easy just to use -- just a few pumps, rubbed in your hands, then spread throughout your hair, provides thermal protection/prevents against heat damage, seals against color wash-out, protects against the sun and environmental aggressors, and blocks humidity and static to minimize frizz and flyaways. It's made from a proprietary complex of cationic polymers, natural cellulose, and amino acids, is blended with silk and cashmere extracts for internal strength with superior smoothing and long-lasting styling effect. It's alcohol-free, not tested on animals, does not contain animal products or drying solvents, and is non-silicone based, so it won't weigh down even fine hair. Hershberger says it also helps blow-outs last longer.

Luxe layers ($18.00/5 oz.) is just one of Hershberger's full line of products, all reasonably priced. You can get her Luxe Layers Trio on HSN, or just try my new favorite, Genius Spray Wax.

Seeing the product demonstrated live was much better than Hershberger just telling us about it. You can catch Hershberger on HSN doing just this on September 8 at 1 a.m., 8 a.m., and 7 p.m., and on September 9 at 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. To see her demonstrate other products, check out her styling tips videos.

Gallery: Sally Hershberger Intros Luxe Layers

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Win Sally Hershberger Hair Care Or A Free Haircut

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Let's face it, the recession can be rough on your hair. More and more people are going longer between salon visits, growing out those high-maintenance highlights, missing out on much need trims or skimping on products. We've got a little relief today from a famous source. Sally Hershberger is an influential hairstylist famous for creating Meg Ryan's haircut, the "Sally Shagg" and appearing on the Bravo hairstyling reality show, Shear Genius. She had a long career working with some of the best photographers in the world including Herb Ritts, Steven Meisel, Annie Leibovitz and Helmut Newton. Sally has two salons, one in New York and one in Los Angeles and in 2008 created her self-titled hair care line, Sally Hershberger. The Sally Hershberger products all undergo testing by Sally herself at her eponymous New York City salon. Her latest line is called Shagg. Hershberger spoke with our sister blog Stylelist back in April and described the line as designed for layered hair to give the layers a boost. The shampoo, conditioner and styling products are light and help hair achieve more movement and body. A video about the line is after the jump.

The line is recession priced, nothing costs more than $12.50 and you can order it on her site or buy it at your local Walgreens. But we are making it more affordable for one lucky winner--free.

Today we are giving away the complete Sally Hershberger Shagg Line, a $56.50 value that includes Shagg Shampoo, Shagg Conditioner, Shagg Style Primer, Shagg Spray and Shagg Rocks Liquid Gel.

For our readers in Los Angeles or downtown New York we have a special treat, the chance to win a Sally Hershberger Stylist Haircut Giveaway (including products), approximately a $206.50- $256.50 value depending on your hair type and products. The downtown New York haircut will be with James Vides and the Los Angeles haircut will be with Leland Ferell. Just one haircut will be given away.

To enter let us know which giveaway you are entering and why your hair needs help. Some other important details:

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before Wednesday, July 17, 2009 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* Two winners will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive the Sally Hershberger Shagg styling line valued at $56.50. One winner will receive a haircut with either James Vides in New York City or with Leland Ferell in Los Angeles and appropriate Sally Hershberger products. Just one haircut will be given away, it is valued at approximately $206.50-$256.50.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See complete contest rules here.

This contest is closed. Thank you for your participation.

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Mischa Barton Designs Pricey Headbands

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Celebrity Design

Would you pay between $50 and $200 for a headband? Mischa Barton is betting (hoping?) you will! The actress has teamed up with handbag and jewelry designer Stacey Lapidus to launch a collection of 10 headbands in varying styles. Now, here at Luxist we love the expensive, exquisite accessory. But I feel compelled to question whether a headband -- at least those in this collection -- could possibly be worth this high of an asking price. You decide. See the gallery for a few styles.

Gallery: Mischa Barton Designs Pricey Headbands

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The Secret of Catherine Zeta-Jones's Hair

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Celebrity Shopping, Cosmetics and Fragrance

Catherine Zeta-Jones has gorgeous hair and now we know the reason why. The Daily Mail reveals that she goes to Hari's salon in South Kensington to indulge in a unique treatment. She undergoes a treatment that costs £200 and involves washing her hair with a truffle-based shampoo. Her hair is then smeared with beluga caviar flown in fresh from Iran. The fatty acids in the fish eggs are said to give her hair its famed shine.

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Britney's Hair on eBay

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Auctions

You've probably heard by now that Britney Spears shaved her head. Whether you believe that she did it because of a nervous breakdown (according to the gossip columns) or for "therapeutic reasons" (according to her manager), is entirely your choice. Regardless of why she did it, the hair is gone - unless you're willing to pay for it. The owners of the hair salon where Britney lost her locks collected the hair and have put it up for sale on eBay. The bid is up to $1,000,100 so far, and there are two days left to go.

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Dominique Duval Rivers of Gold Headband

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Filed under: Jewelry

Anyone following fashionistas or the celebrity gossip sites will probably have noticed that headbands are quite popular at the moment. Rather than looking too girlish, the trend is to give a fresh, simple look by keeping hair just back from the face. At least, the overall look should be simple. The headband itself doesn't have to be. Dominique Duval's Rivers of Gold Headband, imported from Paris, is made of a string of handblown glass beads that are streaked with bright copper. It is a far cry from any of the brightly colored fabric bands you may have worn as a child. It ties with a velvety ribbon and, despite the intricacies of the beading, shouldn't get caught in your hair. Price: $415.

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