Salon Stories

Michelle Obama's Stylist Johnny Wright

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Did you know that Michelle Obama’s former Fekkai stylist, Johnny Wright, is in talks to getting his own show?  Yes his own reality show!  I wish I was her stylist.  What I could do on my own reality show!  It would be simply fabulous.   Johnny Wright, who styled Michelle’s hair during the Democratic National Convention and…

Curly Hair Karma

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I’ve had curly hair since before I was born. I know this because hair doesn’t get this spirited unless you have good (on some days) karma or bad (on some days) karma. And judging by my reaction to my curly hair, I must have spent my past lives beating the crap out of my people…

PHYTO Universe, A Spa for Your Hair!

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A brand new spa in NYC, just what everyone wants?!  Yes I am saying that sarcastically.  We really do not need another spa but what about a spa for your hair.  Now that is definitely newsworthy!  PHYTO Universe is the latest innovation from Patrick Alès, the creator of the renowned botanical hair care brands, PHYTO…

Celebrity HairStylist: David Stanko

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A few weeks ago I met an incredible colorist and stylist that I have to rave about, David Stanko.  He is cool, hip, suave, and overall a complete charmer!   David Stanko’s first salon job was in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at age 18, cleaning hairbrushes and mixing color. Way humble beginnings for this celebrity colorist.  Recently, Stanko spearheaded…

Cutler's Steps to Get a Good Haircut

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Stylist, Rodney Cutler of Cutler Salon, shares several tips that will ensure you get the perfect haircut the next time you enter a salon.  Read and learn I know we all have made mistakes when going to a salon.    Style your hair before going to the salon. When you arrive at the salon, we…

Kim Vo: Hairstyles that Work For You!

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Kim Vo, celebrity hairstylist (think Terri Hatcher and Goldie Hawn) and a frequent commentator on the E! channel, gives his picks on hairstyles that work with the subtleties of your face.  Deepset Eyes Do you have deepset small eyes?  Wear your bangs to the side to accentuate the curves of the eyes and to open your…

An Expert Asks: How Realistic Are You About Your Hair?

The reason why salon customers become dissatisfied with their stylist usually falls into two categories: 1) The client has unrealistic expectations about what their hair will and won’t do. 2) the stylist has limited ability or training or doesn’t educate the client about their hair. It never ceases to amaze me how clients will chose…

Style Suggestion: New 'Do for Hillary?

Obviously Hillary Clinton has been in the news a lot lately and it always leaves me thinking about her ‘serious’ hair. Of course her hairstyle these days is world’s better than her college days (but we all have our hairstyling moments don’t we?) and I think her current hairstyle is even better than her First Lady days. But…

Celebrity Hair Colorist: Inside Rita Hazan's Salon

Watch InStyle’s sneek peek inside Rita Hazan’s exclusive NYC salon (yes, the very same one featured on Oprah) and watch how this uber-popular celebrity colorist turns everyday girls into stars with celebrity inspired haircolors. -CurlyBelle

Today's Hair Trends

People are always asking me what is new in hair. They may not want to participate in a trend, but they want to know what it is. The Posh Bob is the most recent nationwide trend that has enamored Average Jane.  The last one was the Rachel Shag! Now, I want you to go out…