Bejeweled Buns - Celebrity Hairstyles

Van Cleef & Arpels' ballet-inspired pins are précieux

Even if your childhood dreams of becoming a prima ballerina never played out, you can still be inspired by the art of dance. Pretty ballerina buns were everywhere on the fall runways—just in time to coincide with the launch of Van Cleef & Arpels's Ballet Précieux collection, pretty hair jewels celebrating the ballet and legendary choreographer George Balanchine. An extension of a collaboration between Claude Arpels and Balanchine in 1967, the line honors the ballet "Jewels", which was performed for the first time in its entirety by The Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House in Paris this winter. Keep clicking to see the jeweled clips and prepare for your pas de deux...

Van Cleef & Arpels Ballet Précieux collection Pavline clip, 0,000, at vancleef-arpels.com

Van Cleef & Arpels Ballet Précieux collection Pulcinella clip, 5,000, at vancleef-arpels.com

Van Cleef & Arpels vintage Ballerina Estate clip from 1947

Van Cleef & Arpels Ballet Précieux collection Tresors hair clip with detachable prongs, 0,000, at vancleef-arpels.com

Van Cleef & Arpels vintage Princess Grace Tiara from 1967

Celebrity Hairstyles as Art

The artsy hairstyles that ruled the fall runways 

Derek Lam, Fall 08

Michael Kors, Fall 08

Monique Lhuillier, Fall 08

Peter Som, Fall 08

Rodarte, Fall 08

Thakoon, Fall 08

ThreeAsFour, Fall 08

Yigal Azrouël, Fall 08

Twinkle by Wenlan, Fall 08

Narciso Rodriguez, Fall 08

Common Hair Problems Solved Hair Problems – Solutions to Common Hair Problems in Women

Hair Problems – Solutions to Common Hair Problems in Women - ELLE Top 10 solutions for troubled tresses

DRY, DAMAGED HAIR

Whether you've been spending too much time with your blowdryer or your hair is suffering from the frosty winter air, infusing moisture back in is a must.

Hair stylist Ted Gibson relies on an old homemade recipe to help heal heat-damaged hair. "I mix a teaspoon of olive oil, two teaspoons of mayonnaise, and one egg and apply it to the hair," he says. "It's pretty concentrated so that's all you need. Cover it with a plastic cap and leave it on for thirty minutes."

COLOR THAT FADES TOO FAST

You drop a bundle on the perfect hue, and it's fading as quickly as you're getting used to it. Aside from protecting it in the sun and using a color-care shampoo, the key to maintaining colored hair's luster is diligent maintenance.

"Buy a temporary hair dye one shade darker than your color," suggests colorist Rita Hazan, whose clients have included Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss, and Martha Stewart. "Make sure it's not a permanent color and will wash out in a few shampoos. Put the color on your hair for five to ten minutes, then shampoo and condition. It will help revive your color until you can get to the salon."
A combination of suntan lotion and water, spritzed on from a spray bottle, will also keep those fade-inducing rays at bay.

UNRULY CURLS

During the winter, too much indoor heat can zap the moisture from your curls, making them impossible to keep under control. Battle the elements with a few smart products and accessories.

According to Michelle Fiona of Bumble & bumble, "lots of curly tops gather their styled hair that's too unruly under a knit cap to let the curls settle and relax for a bit. To stretch curls, you can pull dry, styled curls into a loose bun for about 20 minutes. This will help flatten the curls a bit."

HAIR THAT LACKS BODY

Limp, flat locks can be even worse in wintertime, when there's little humidity and plenty of static. Help boost your volume with a kitchen remedy.

"White vinegar really helps expand each strand of hair," Ted Gibson says. "After you've shampooed and conditioned, apply a little to the hair in the shower, and then just rinse it out." It also works as a clarifier, ridding hair of excess build-up that may weigh it down.

GREASY HAIR

Whether your hair produces excess oil naturally or you went a bit overboard with styling products, your scalp can still be saved without another wash.

"Spray your hair with Redken Workforce 09 spray to soak up oil, and then blow dry," says Rodney Culter, owner of the Cutler Salon. Any spray dry shampoo also works, or, in a pinch, plain old talcum powder. Sprinkle it at the roots and then brush throughout the hair.

NO TIME TO WASH

Last night's look may have been perfect, but a few hours of partying and a sound sleep can leave it looking less than desirable. Clean up quickly, no water required.

"Believe it or not, perfume is the best thing to use if you have no time to wash," Bumble & bumble's Fiona says. Flip your head over, give it a quick spritz, and massage the roots to add volume back in. It will smell as good as a fresh wash, and nobody will know the difference.

A HORRIBLE HAIRCUT

We've all been there—that moment when the stylist turns your chair around, only to find ourselves in tears when we face our reflection. If you become victim to a bad haircut, a hat isn't the only option.

There are options beyond Great Lengths extensions, and Rodney Cutler says thinking within reason is one of them: "Hedge your bets. If you think your hairdresser is great but having a bad day, go back and talk to them. If they're always having a bad day, try someone new. Check out redken.com and search for a salon in your area—you can review stylists' profiles online and select one that matches best with your hair needs."

DULL, OVERLY MATTE HAIR

Shampoo commercial hair can only be found in shampoo commercials—but even a little bit of luster can go a long way. Rid your hair of impurities to let its real strength shine through.

"For really dull hair, try a deep cleansing shampoo once a week to detoxify," says Ted Gibson. "You can also use essential oils to bring back shine—use a mixture of ylang ylang and jasmine and lightly apply it to the hair."

BRASSY BLONDE

Hair that is bleached or highlighted can lose its luster quickly, creating a color that's anything but natural blonde. Avoid looking clownish with smart shampooing.

"Use a purple or violet colored shampoo to help counteract the orange tone in your hair," Rita Hazan suggests.

EARLY SIGNS OF GREY

No matter how long you spend staring at them, plucking them, and wishing them away, your grey hairs aren't going anywhere. "If you think you can avoid grey hair by pulling them out, you're wrong and you will lose!" says Rodney Cutler.

Instead of giving them the yank treatment, Cutler suggests a quick-fix color treatment for those first offenders. "Highlights are a great introduction to camouflage grey hair without too much high maintenance. And as more grey hair comes in, you can move to a single process."
For more tips on making the most of your hair, check out our story on fall's best cuts

Red Head Celebrities Hairstyles

Red Head Celebrities - Get flawless skin and bright eyes with a bottle of red hair dye.

At 4 a.m. On the day of -fashion up-and-comer Lyn Devon's spring show, hairstylist Sarah Potempa was wide awake in her Chelsea apartment-and up to her elbows in dye. "Lyn wanted the hair to be really art deco, kind of robotic, striking, and graphic," Potempa says. Her solution? Fourteen geometrically bobbed wigs in one unmissable hue: red.
"The color wasn't clowny, but it was definitely strong enough to add playfulness, giving everything a quirky, irreverent edge," Devon says, confessing that one of the wigs is currently stashed "at home, just waiting for a night out."

Indeed, red hair is a classic, potently memorable image maker, a calling card of impish beauties (Pretty Woman–era Julia Roberts), ballsy jokesters -(Lucille Ball), steamy sex kittens (Ann-Margret), and hopeless romantics (those ringleted, rose-sniffing Pre--Raphaelites). "Redheads have the best of both worlds," says Lena Ott, a colorist at Bumble and bumble's Meatpacking District salon in New York City. "They have the same eye-catching pop as a platinum blond—without the ditzy connotation—and the intrigue of a brunette." Is it any wonder flame-haired Kate Walsh is the only Grey's Anatomy star with her own spin-off (or that she was cast as McDreamy's cheating ex in the first place)?

In Hollywood, a fresh wave of warmed-up cognacs, auburns, and honey-browns (hues that Potempa says have "a certain rich naturalness") are cashing in on the shade's eye- and skin-enhancing properties without venturing into intimidating territory best left to the porcelain-skinned Karen Elsons and Lily Coles. "In pictures, Mischa Barton's new color appears brown, but in person, you can see wonderful warm tones that really make her eyes pop and her complexion look amazing," Potempa says. Likewise, she says, the gold in Jennifer Aniston's dirty blond "makes her skin look bright and alive, not dull and boring." A Midas touch may also be what keeps J.Lo and Drew Barrymore ageless. "Adding a little bit of gold—nothing yellow or brassy—can instantly take off five years," Ott says.

She strikes at the heart of the matter: Fear of brassiness—the orangey cast that appears four to six weeks or so post-dye job—is what prevents hordes of women from warming up their color. Truth is, the effect can result from any chemical process that lifts hair's natural tone—even if your desired shade is ice-cold Stefani--platinum. "When natural hair pigments are touched with ammonia or peroxide -solutions, they oxidize and turn warm," says Thia Spearing, director of technical development at Matrix. "When the deposited pigment starts to fade, that oxidized color is exposed." Reinfusing pigment is key, whether at home once or twice a week with colored shampoos and conditioners, or with periodic professional applications of orange-eradicating toners. Spearing suggests that warm-hue-phobes head to a fabric store before hitting the salon. Buy a swath of metallic gold and one of silver (which reflect, respectively, warm and cool light), pull your hair back, and use each piece to frame your face. "The wrong color will make skin look blotchy and undereye circles and lines around the mouth more apparent," she says. "On the other hand, the right tone makes skin creamy and smooth. It's amazing."

Making The Cut See Layered Bob Hair - Check out Layered Bob Haircuts

See Layered Bob Hair - Check out Layered Bob Haircuts - The perfect fall 'do for your face shape and hair texture


FABULOUS FRINGE

A chic set of thick bangs can give your face instant definition, and can also make you look far more sophisticated than the wispy ones of your youth. "This works best for straight hair, with a normal to thick texture," says Tommy Buckett of Sally Hershberger Downtown salon. "The bangs are the highest maintenance part—you'll need to get them trimmed every three to four weeks." As for the perfect face shape, Buckett says this look is for ladies with oval and heart shaped faces.

"Apply a serum for shine and to give it a glassy look," Buckett says. "Then flatiron the ends to really smooth it out."

Shu Uemura Deepsea Smoothing Foundation, , at select exclusive salons, call 866-914-8750 for more information.

T3 Bespoke Labs wet or dry iron, 0, at sephora.com


THE LAYERED LOOK

Face-framing layers are softer and more complex than they were a few seasons ago. "This is a great cut for someone who has weighty hair and wants to put some texture in it without making it too heavy," says Fabrice Gili of Frédéric Fekkai Soho. "You should use a razor on the top of the hair, but you definitely don't want to overtexturize it and make it a shag." Gili also recommends keeping the color simple—tone on tone—so as not to create too much contrast with both the texture and the color.

To get a piecey, messy look that's just short of sloppy, work in a texturizer from root to end.

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Tousled Tresses fine mist wax, .99, at drugstore.com

NATURAL WOMAN

"This cut actually works on any coarse hair type, and is very easy to maintain," Buckett says. "It's great on a heart shaped face and it just needs to be shaped up every six weeks." It's also an easy option for a girl who doesn't have much time on her hands—just wake up, wash, and go.

Buckett recommends a serum to help boost shine.

Kérastase Oléo Relax Serum, , at fredsegalbeauty.com


THE MUSHROOM BOB

"This is my favorite cut!" says Edward Tricomi of the Warren Tricomi salon. "It works best on hair types that are medium to light weight because the hair has that tendency to naturally fall into place. Ask your stylist for a layered bob with smooth, soft pieces—nothing sharp or jagged. It's very 20s, very Chanel!" Tricomi also says that since its an androgynous sort of haircut, it works best on a tall, lanky girl with very feminine accessories.

Tricomi suggests blowing the hair out straight and using a blow-dry lotion or a hair polish to help smooth out any flyaways and frizzy ends.

Bumble & Bumble grooming cream, .99, at drugstore.com

CHI Rocket professional hair dryer, 9.95, at folica.com

Mason Pearson handy bristle hair brush, 4, at whatshebuys.com

ASYMMETRICAL SHAG

"I love the idea of short hair right now," says Fabrice Gili of Fekkai. "But you have to be careful with this haircut to not go too crazy with the razor, to respect the flow of the cut. The length should come close to your lips, and not be too choppy or over-layered."

Gili recommends Fekkai's Coiff Magnifique to help sculpt this very textured look. "It will give the hair texture without making it look greasy," he says.

Fekkai Coiff Magnifique, , at bathandbodyworks.com


WILD CURLS

"This is a cut for everyone's inner Earth Mama," Tricomi says. "To achieve this style, you should have long layers placed in your hair with abstract pieces to enhance the natural flow and tame the curly hair so it falls into place." It's obviously only for girls with tight, natural curls, though it will look right on any face shape.

"It's important to choose the correct product with this style because you don't want anything that's going to weigh it down," Tricomi says. "You want to create the desired amount of volume and keep frizz at bay."

Kérastase Nutritive Oléo curl definition cream, , at kerastase-usa.com

THE BLUNT BOB

"This is best for fine to medium textured hair, straight of course," says Evelyn Caldron, senior stylist at Butterfly Studio. "And you need to have constant bang trims to maintain it." Ask your stylist to give you a perfectly straight hairline, no layers or curling under necessary.

To get the look, work a flat iron through your hair and spritz it with a spray gloss.

Philip B Shin Shine spray, , at Barneys New York

T3 mini flat iron, 9, at sephora.com


THE PIXIE

Nobody wears the pixie better than Agyness Deyn, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try. "You have to have a great shaped face for this," Tommy Buckett says. "You can do it with any hair texture except for curly, and you'll need a maintenance cut about every six weeks." You also can't be afraid to show off your face and neck—they'll both be on constant display, so keep that in mind.

Use a shaping paste to help give the short pieces in the front some texture.

Shu Uemura shape paste, , at select exclusive salons, call 866-914-8750 for more information.

THE LAYERED BOB

"This cut is good for a fine to medium hair texture," Evelyn Caldron says. "It requires a bit more styling than some of the other cuts, because it has more layers." She also recommends it for round or oval faces—ask your stylist for gently gradated layers right around the ears and chin area.

Add a styling cream around the layers to give them definition.

Malin + Goetz sage styling cream, , at Barneys New York

ALL ONE LENGTH

According to Buckett, this cut should only be attempted on very straight hair, of fine to normal texture. "But anyone can pull that off," he says. The blunt ends will need fairly frequent trimming to keep their very angular shape.

"Put a bit of Kérastase Lait Nutrisculpt in to give the hair shine and help control flyaways," he says.

Kérastase Lait Nutrisculpt, , at kerastase-usa.com

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