Lea Michele stepped out with an incredible beach wave inspired hairstyle at her appearance on Fox Upfronts 2012 representing GLEE.  Lea’s hair is always inspirational.  Her hair has and incredible shine and silkiness to it!  How can I recreate this look at home.  Lea’s celebrity stylist Sarah Potempa gives MyStyleBell the inside scoop.  She used The Beachwaver to create a soft, wavy hairstyle.

To achieve Lea’s waves using the Beachwaver:

1. Separate the hair down the middle and bring the two sections forward, with the focus being on a left side and a right side. Create three horizontal rows on each side and start with the bottom layer first to work your way up.
2. If you are curling the RIGHT side of the hair, select the R button (which rotates the rod away from the face); if you are curling the LEFT side, select the L button.
3. Take about one inch sections of hair (measured from the root), hold the iron vertical, and place the ends in clamp with the clamp facing inward (leaving about an inch of the ends out).
4. Once the end of the hair section is in clamp, press GO to curl the length of the section.
5. Continue with each layer until one entire side is finished before starting on the other, remembering to correspond the R or L button with the side you are curling.
6. An important thing to remember is to wait until the very end when both sides have cooled before running fingers through your hair. With this kind of pattern, it needs to stay in that wave while it cools.

What is Dip Dye?  It is one of the most asked about growing trends in hair color!  Everyone is dip dyeing their hair including celebs like Drey Barrymore, Nicki Minaj, Lauren Conrad and so many more!

So what is Dip Dye?  Think Ombre hair but taken to the extreme.  Dip dye hair color looks like you have taken the ends of your hair and put it in a can of paint!  Done correctly this hair color technique looks fabulous! Ombre hair on the other hand has a more subtle edge between colored and non-colored hair. Ombre hair can many times be achieved just by growing out your highlights.  Great if you just can’t get to the salon.

Dip dye hair color has more of a dramatic effect where the line of dye in the hair is very noticeable.  You can use bright colors like red, blue, green, pastels, etc!

I decided to test out the WEN by Chaz Dean Lavender Mint Intensive Oil Treatment.  I love both lavender and mint and thought this would be fantastic on my hair!  They say that all of the scents are the same and that I would get the same results with any of them.   They have a number of different uses but I decided to use the intensive hair oil to help add moisture in my hair.

I followed the directions and used it as a overnight deep conditioning therapy.  I put about 4 to 5 dropper fulls on various sections of my scalp and then massaged in.  I then combed through my hair and put it up in a pony tail.  I immediately noticed that it was a little oilier than usual.  The Maijan Moroccan Argan Oil that I use is very light and is immediately absorbed in my scalp but this does have a little greasiness.  I decide that I should put a towel on my pillow before I sleep.  After a good night’s sleep I wash my hair with shampoo and conditioner in the morning.  It takes about 3 shampoos to get the oiliness out.  After I blow dry I notice that my hair is definitely softer and frizz free.  I enjoyed the results, however, unfortunately my only issue was there was still a slight oily residue that stayed in my hair.  I felt the oil overall was a little heavy for my hair.  I thought the WEN by Chaz Dean Intensive Oil Treatment was great, however, I feel that the Maijan Moroccan Argan Oil at half the price is much better.

Maijan has different treatments for different hair types and the Argan Oil is cold pressed, pure, organic, and is absorbed immediately into my hair, scalp, and skin.  I also like that I can use the Maijan oil on my face, body, feet, cuticles, and nails.  It has incredible versatility with amazing results.

Is this the new look for spring/summer? I say YES.  Katniss Everdeen had a jaw dropping hair style during her Hunger Games debut, a simple side braid.  I predict that this style will be all the rage this season is definitely slated for one of the hottest hairstyles this summer.  What do you think?

Tracey lays out 3 Trends that are sure to be replicated over, over and over again!

Trend #1: Brunettes

Although the Redken Illumination look with darker roots and lighter ends (aka. Ombre Hair) is still extremely popular, I’ve seen an evolution on this style.  Similar to the Fashion Week ’12 runways of Prada and Jean Paul Gaultier, many women are opting for fantastic, bright colors like pink or purple on the ends or roots as well!  This  is truly a look for the trendsetters and fashionistas and takes a very confident, eclectic woman to pull off this trends – someone like Kelly Osborne or Lady Gaga; however the most requested look I receive continues to be Lily Aldridge.  To get the look, ask your Redken colorist for Chromatics Naturals, Cool Browns & Beiges, Golds, Warm Browns & Beiges or Natural Warms shades.

Trend #2: Redheads

This season reds will be as stunning as ever!  Moving away form the rich, ruby reds we saw last season, many of my clients are opting for a less extreme red that fits with more skin tones.  With Redken Chromatics, I can create gorgeous multi-dimensional red shades with permanent results.  Many clients ask me to recreate Emma Stone’s red.  And why not, she is on of the most vibrant redheads of our time!  Ask you Redken colorist for Chromatics Red, Violet, or Copper Shades to achieve this trend.

Trend #3: Blondes

Ash blonde is having a moment.  This natural multi-dimensional, non-fussy, natural blonde is definitely a must-have this season for many of my clients including Julianne Hough.  And for those on the lighter end of the spectrum, Gwyneth Paltrow’s gorgeous natural color continues to be a most requested look.  Since so many of my clients are in the film industry, I can take them from vibrant red to California blonde in a short amount of time while keeping the hair looking and feeling healthy with Redken Chromatics.  To get the look, ask your Redken colorist for Chromatics Naturals, Golds, Warm Browns and Beiges or Natural Warm Shades.

Thanks Tracey for you sage advice and our 2012 Fall/Winter trend report.  For more information on the next generation of fortified nourishing hair color, go to Redken Chromatics!

The Keratin Complex Style Therapy Line includes 6 products that can be used whether you have had a keratin treatment or not.  How great is that!

The Keratin Complex Style Therapy line up includes the following 6 products with more to come:

Keratin Complex Style Therapy Flex Flow Finishing Hairspray – The Keratin Complex Style Therapy Flex Flow Hairspray by Coppola is a lightweight aerosol hairspray that offers flexible styling capabilities to achieve free flowing styles while adding brilliance and shine to the hair.

Keratin Complex Style Therapy Vita Volume Boosting Foam – Keratin Complex Style Therapy Vita Volume Boosting Foam by Coppola is a lightweight mousse that improves styling and flexibility.  This non-greasy, moisturizing foam lifts hair from root to tip for full-blown volume and bounce.

Keratin Complex Style Therapy Lift Off Root Amplifying Gel – Keratin Complex Style Therapy Lift Off Root Amplifying Styling Gel by Coppola is the perfect boost for all hair types.  Lift a little or lift a lot with polymers that provide flexible hold at the root.  A special blend of keratin, wheat protein and humectants enhances moisture and shine while reducing static flyaways.

Keratin Complex Style Therapy Lock Luster Nourishing Spray Conditioner – Keratin Complex Style Therapy Lock Luster Nourishing Spray Conditioner by Coppola instantly detangles and conditions without weighting hair down.  The super-hydrating, lightweight spray strengthens each strand with pure keratin and is packed with anti-aging antioxidants and vitamins to replenish moisture and restore health to all hair types. 

Keratin Complex Style Therapy Lock Launder Strengthening Dry Shampoo - The Keratin Complex Style Therapy Lock Launder Strengthening Dry Shampoo by Coppola extends the life of your blowout with this special blend of oil-absorbing powders – no water needed.  The Lock Launder Dry Shampoo eliminates, residue and excess oil while refreshing hair and scalp. 

Keratin Complex Style Therapy Glowtion Potion Styling Oil – Keratin Complex Style Therapy Glowtion Potion Styling Oil by Coppola is the softening solution for dry, damaged and color treated hair.  This frizz-control formula transforms even the coarsest texture while treating rough split ends and breakage.

I can’t keep up with Katy Perry and her rainbow hues! She was spotted with purple hair at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival last weekend.  She recently had a blue bob but decided to go deeper with an incredible hue of purple.  Do you like?

I would think these changes of hair color would wreak havoc on her hair but it looks unbelievably healthy.

Spring is in the air and I am coming out of my winter shell.  What is the first thing I will do?  Of course I will be deep conditioning my hair with some Maijan Argan Oil.  I love it!  The second thing I will do is invest in an awesome deep waver.  The hairstyles this spring/summer are all about the deep wave.  How can you get that look?  The best Deep Waver I have found on the market is the Hot Tools Pro Ceramic Tourmaline Deep Waver.  It gives you a fantastic look that is perfect for spring and summer.  Simply section the hair and press with the deep waver.  Normally I would start midway through your hair so that the waves happen more at the ends versus at the root line.  Once all done just finger separate.