The Return of the Ponytail!

Clear Rhinestone Pony Tail Hair Clip

Winter is close at hand and than means flat and unruly hair! Beauty Match hair guru along with Glamour Magazine claim ponytails are the way to go. There are so many varieties of the ponytail, from a high pony to a loose pony with waves and tendrils to an adorned ponytail with colorful clips and barrettes.  For best pony results, chose a rubber band that won’t break or pull at the hair.  If you’re going for a high ponytail, slick hair back and finish off with a spray of Elnet to get that extra hold!  For a low ponytail, comb hair back to the base of the neck and finish off with a few colorful or metallic clips (our favorite L. Erickson Candy Cliq Clac in Onyx). Finish off hair with a spritz of a shine mist (our favorite: Citre Shine Mist- Anti Frizz)

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Hillary inspired by Brigette

Mia Quilted Leather Headbands Model No. 1308 (Assorted Color)

Hillary Duff was recently seen at an event with the most amazing Brigette Bardot inspired hairdo! Insiders at My Beauty Match loved it! With her gorgeous highlighted blonde hair teased to new heights she finished the look off with a black thick headband-SO chic! After further investigation we found a cute black quilted headband by Mia, so we can look like Hillary too!

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Up-do is a Must-Do!

Garnier Fructis Anti-Frizz Serum, Sleek & Shine, 5.1 oz.

The undone ‘up-do’ has been seen all over celebrities recently and is big for the Fall! This is one of the easiest hairstyles to do on your own.  Start by smoothing out hair with a round brush and hair dryer.  Make a low loose side ponytail and then turn the ponytail inside out thru its middle. Then fluff and use a little spray to hold in place, My Beauty Match  junkies recommend Fructis Voluminzing Anti-Humidity.   Loosen a few strands in the bang area for a sexier look. You’re all set for holiday parties without having to go to the hair salon!

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I’m Living Proof of “Living Proof”

Living Proof No Frizz Conditioner, 8-Ounce (See all Hair Care)

Like most of you I color my hair and sometimes abuse it by over using my styling tools, so my hair can look dry and over processed. What is a girl to do??  For the past few months my sister has been telling me about a hair care line called Living Proof and swore that it not only changed her hair for the better but it saved her hair.  Living Proof was developed by two scientists from MIT and is a no frizz, humidity-blocking line of products. I recently gave it a try and my hair has never felt or looked healthier. Living Proof won best hair product in More Magazine this month, not to mention Allure’s best of 2011! While these products can be a little expensive, it is worth ever penny! Insiders of My Beauty Match give Living Proof 2 thumbs up!

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By our Editorial Assistant Colleen

So now that you have the makeup down for the types of holiday looks you’re going for, but what about your hair?

If you missed the post on CoverGirl Holiday 2009 make-up looks, you can catch it here:

Covergirl holiday make-up looks

Pantene’s consulting stylist, Justin German, has some inspired looks to go with the different CoverGirl holiday looks that will compliment the makeup.

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nominee Holly Hunter is noted for her formidable mane, and her Emmy’s look was no exception as her dramatic locks once again turned heads.  Movie-star beautiful and naturally elegant, her waved hair was silky smooth and shiny, and absolutely eye-catching.

Star stylist Enzo Angileri who created the look, was inspired by the glamorous metallic sheen of her gown. He created a rich texture emphasized by intense waves, smoothness, and shine. “I wanted her to look glamorous and goddess-like,” said Angileri, “and the hair had to look luminous.”

“Holly’s hair and color is beautiful,” said Angileri, “and I wanted to bring out its deep gold and honey tones for the cameras. Shine was everything in this look since these amazing highlights wouldn’t be at all visible in hair that was not shiny enough to reflect the light — especially on camera and in photos.

Debra Messing’s head-turning look was one of the most beautiful seen at the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Complimenting her dramatic red Michael Kors gown, star stylist Robert Vetica created a truly inspired low, asymmetrical ponytail shaped into a free-flowing cluster of curls that resembled an elegant chignon.

“It was all about style complemented by sensuous movement and healthy, natural-looking ease,” said Vetica. “A smooth, shiny texture was the essence of the look.”

If you missed last week’s 37th AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards, you’ll be happy that Celebrity hair stylist David Babaii was willing to share some of his well guarded hair tips and you too can use the same tips he used on Wales beauty Catherine Zeta-Jones (aka Mrs. Michael Douglas)!

>>> David Babaii reveals the techniques he used on Catherine Zeta-Jones:

1) After gently towel-drying her hair to remove excess water, I warmed a small amount of Hair Polish in the palms of my hands before applying it through the hair. I’ve found warming this product actually boosts its ability to seal the cuticle, while repairing and strengthening each strand. Not to mention the shine!

On Monday night at the Metropolitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute Gala, celebrity hair stylist David Babaii had the pleasure of working with Stella McCartney, Liv Tyler, and Kate Hudson to achieve three fantastic red carpet looks.

I was able to get some of these hair styling tips for my readers!

You’ll find below all the hair styling secrets for Stella McCartney, Liv Tyler, and Kate Hudson below:

Kate Hudson To start, I sprayed our David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray and distributed evenly through the hair to create the volume, texture and lift I was looking for.

While working on the March contest, I found a file of photos I had taken from an event with Nexxus hair care. This event happened a few months ago, but the photos and hair style ideas are still quite relevant so I decide to still feature them on the site.

All these styles have been created by Tony Masciangelo, professional stylist for Nexxus.

I’ll take you through the different models and what Tony Masciangelo created.

I’ll admit that when I found out that Jessica Simpson used hair pieces to enhance the volume of her hair, I was fairly surprised because I thought she already had a fairly full head of hair. It’s only when I watched a few segments on the Shopping Channel, that I realized how sneaky these hair pieces, created by Jessica’s hairdresser Ken Paves, were because unless I had seen the before and after shots, I truly would never (EVER) know that was not Jessica’s hair.

Watching Ken Paves change a woman’s look and face just by adding a layer of hair is simply fascinating.

It’s true that you can easily get hair extensions if you are looking for more length or more volume or if you have thinning hair, but that option is very costly and very time consuming (it can take half a day to get extensions put in). Ken Paves offers a fast and inexpensive solution that is a great way to change your look for an evening or for the Holidays.

What did Oscar Winner Kate Winslet, Freida Pinto, Oscar Nominee Anne Hathaway, Nathalie Portman and Oscar Winner Penelope Cruz have in common at the 2009 Oscar Ceremony? They all had updos!

It’s always fun to put your hair up in a stylish and sophisticated style when you attend formal events and it’s also a fun way of adding a bit of glamour to a night out with the girls. That said, if you get your up do done at salon, it can run you $60-$85 if not more.
If you like the look, but don’t want to drop that kind of money every time you’re looking for a bit of glamour … the Pin-Up Girl Kit by Rsession Tools might be the answer.

Do you remember how I described my reaction when I saw how stunningly beautiful Angelina Jolie was at the 2009 Oscar ceremony?

Just in case you missed it … here it is again:

“When Brad and Angie got out of their limo while I was tweetering, I held my breath because they looked so good together!”

May I say for the record that Angelina’s jewellery on Oscar night was so dazzling, so beautiful, so incredible that I thought I was going to cry … I wanted them so badly … but alas, my bling budget is not same as hers.

When I found out that I’d be able to get some behind the scene hair style secrets for both Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman, I knew my readers were in for a major treat!

David Babaii was the magician behind Angelina’s and Nicole’s perfectly coiffed hair:

Women are constantly juggling so many different activities and Nexxus Salon Hair Care just made life a little easier for so many of us. The professional hair care line which could only be found at hair stylist salons and hair care boutiques. This obviously meant that you were forced to do a separate trip to buy your Nexxus products.

Well, this is thing of the past because you can now find Nexxus products at many super markets and you no longer have to run around! I noticed a few weeks ago while doing my grocery shopping at my local grocery store a fairly prominent Nexxus display and I couldn’t wait to share the news with my readers.

To celebrate Nexxus’ consciousness to helping us women save time, I thought we should soak up 5 of Nexxus’ hair-care secrets. These tips will not only provide you with practical advice, but you’ll also know which product you need to buy to achieve the look!

****This is another behind the scene post with loads of secret details delivered by a top celebrity hair stylist****

I just LOVE the Oscars. Not only did I watch the entire show without zapping to another TV show once, but I also watched hours of pre-Oscar buzz as well! I liked every part of it and I even spent the entire pre-Oscar-red-carpet walk tweetering about my favourites and those dresses I just couldn’t understand.

I won’t go into details about who looked good and who didn’t because all the fabulous couture is all over the internet, but I will simply tell you what I told my friend Natasha: “When Brad and Angie got out of their limo while I was tweetering, I held my breath because they looked so good together!”

Well, I might not have held my breath when I saw Marion Cotillard’s hair, but I was dazzled and I couldn’t wait to know more about the little insider’s secrets behind such perfect hair!!!

If anyone wants to follow my Oscar banters, I’ll be posting a lot of them on Twitter on Sunday!

That said, I just heard that Celebrity stylist Robert Vetica will be styling a big name on Sunday!!!

Robert Vetica, celebrity stylist and author of an exciting new book “Good to Great Hair,” will be styling the hair of Oscar presenter Marion Cotillard for Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony.