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

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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:

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

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This is a look that I enjoy which looks quite simple to do. You wash your hair with Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Collection and then put some Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Volume Mousse Maxium hold before you blow dry your hair. After you curl away, you could try using some Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Hairspray Maxium Hold to set the curls. There is nothing worse than ending up with flat hair after all the effort you put into curling it in the first place. Mess it up a little bit so they’re not such perfect curls and voila! Your look is complete.

If you went for the Classic Wing look you would probably want to try out the Future Retro hair.

This look is all about creating some volume to your set of locks. There’s a bunch of products that Pantene offers if this is something you’re looking to do yourself like the Pantene Pro_V Body Builder mousse and to make sure your hair stays in place, the Pro-V Volume Touchable Hairspray Flexible Hold. The other key part about pulling off this look is to have Velcro rollers to curl up the top of your head and to add height.

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If you don’t like that combination, you could also go for the Maximum Contrast hairstyle. It looks very simple and easy to do. It’s basically adding some texture to your hair while keeping it clean in the front. Try using Pantene Pro-V’s Smooth Anti-Frizz Serum to help you get this look.

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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.

Angileri first enriched, smoothed and defined the texture of her hair with argan oil-infused Moroccanoil® Intense Curl Cream applied before blowdrying.

“This gave me a great start because the hair immediately looked moisturized and healthy, and had the hold to be styled,” said Angileri.  “I blow dried it without a brush, and the shine and texture I achieved with this product alone was incredible.”

Next Angileri used a small 3/4-inch curling iron all over the head to create relaxed natural looking waves. Afterwards, he asked her to share her hair upside down, then sprayed Moroccanoil® Glimmer Shine Spray throughout the strands. “I didn’t use hairspray because I wanted the look to be as soft as possible and to be free to fall sensuously forward on her face.”

Products used for Holly Hunter’s look:

1) Moroccanoil® Intense Curl Cream for beautiful, bouncy, naturally shiny curls.

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2) Moroccanoil® Glimmer Shine Spray for weightless, natural silky-looking shine.

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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.”

The technique was as brilliant as the look, and was achieved without any curling or flat irons, using only Moroccanoil® Treatment, Moroccanoil® Glimmer Shine Spray, a blowdryer and a round brush.

To ensure smooth, natural-looking and weightless shine, Vetica first generously applied argan-oil infused, original Moroccanoil Treatment to

Messing’s coarse textured, curly wet hair. “Her hair loves the ultra-light richness of Moroccanoil® Treatment and it absorbs in instantly without any residue.  There’s nothing else like it for this kind of shine,” said Vetica.

Next, he blow dried sections of hair with a 1 1/2-inch round tourmaline brush and clipped each section in place to cool and set, and to help retain its movement and wave.

The style itself was easy to create.  “I first made a low side part, gently brushed hair back and pulled it behind Debra’s right ear and held it in place with a few bobby pins and a elastic hair band.”  Vetica then pulled the right side forward, letting it drop over her right eye. “My homage to Veronica Lake,” he noted.  Finally the relaxed ponytail (on the right side), was fluffed to perfection, and he added a spritz of Moroccanoil® Glimmer Shine Spray followed by light spritz of hair spray.

“The thoughtful preparation of the hair allowed the relaxed ease and hold of the style, and the use of Moroccanoil® Treatment and Moroccanoil® Glimmer Shine Spray and the heat of the blowdryer insured brilliant shine and great condition.”

Products used for Debra Messing’s look:

1) Moroccanoil® Treatment for beautiful, extra shine and smoothness.

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>>> 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!

2) Next, I dried her hair using my David Babaii for WildAid Blow Dryer with the nozzle attachment and a large round brush to smooth hair straight. Try to avoid any metal coated brushes. These brushes only generate unnecessary heat and will cause hair to be baked not dried. I sectioned her hair first: top, sides and back. To begin, I started by drying the nape area first and then proceeded until her entire head was dry.

3) Finally, to achieve her sleek straight look I went through her hair with my David Babaii for WildAid Styling Iron with Tourmaline and Ceramic technology. I did this by once again dividing her hair into three parts again: top, sides and back. Starting at the nape area and taking small sections at a time, I combed the hair before running the flat iron through.

4) For the mega watt shine, I applied an additional amount of Hair Polish after the entire head was straightened. This created her mirror finish.

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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.

Next, I used the David Babaii for WildAid Blow Dryer on medium heat and medium air flow. I used my hands instead of a brush so I could create texture. To create her beachy waves I did some soft scrunching and twisting small strands around my fingers until dry. I finished this look with David Babaii for WildAid Mise en Plis Light Styling Spray for a lightweight touchable hold.

Stella McCartney: For this straight shiny look, I prepared her hair with David Babaii for WildAid Hair Polish to achieve a smooth, sleek and ultra shiny finish. Next, I used the David Babaii for WildAid Blow Dryer with a large round brush to create soft curves to the ends. To finish, I sprayed some David Babaii for WildAid Volcanic Ash Root Lift on my fingers to create my new texturizing technique called “bumps”.  I created “bump-like” bursts of volume throughout the hair for lift and style variation.

Liv Tyler: To create this Sophia Loren inspired look, I used a large barrel curling iron by FHI Heat. First, I parted her hair to the side using the highest point of the eyebrow as my guide. Then I created 4 sections (top, sides and nape) for total control. Before curling each section, I sprayed David Babaii for WildAid Volcanic Ash Root Lift to each strand then clip each curl. This provided the volume and lift needed for any special event. Next, gently brush curls out using your fingers and allowing curls to fall into a natural pattern. To finish, I sprayed David Babaii for WildAid Mise en Plis Extra Hold Styling Spray that provides not only maximum hold but leaves hair with a brilliant shine.

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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.

1) Asian model: Tony Masciangelo applied a number of hair styling products from Nexxus and he set the model’s hair in rollers to give her definition and body. The shocking thing was that he actually added a hair piece in the back of the model’s hair to give her maximum fullness at the back. I tried taking a photo from the side, and unfortunately the photo is a bit fuzzy, but you can still see the volume from the side. Had I not been standing in the front row I would never have known that model had any extensions on. That proof that when extensions are well set … they look totally natural! If you look at the difference between photo #5 and #6 you’ll see that the model has longer and fuller hair. The extension was wrapped at the back of her head. It was one of those à la Jessica Simpson/Ken Paves HairDo^TM type hair extension clips.

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2) Blonde up do model: I didn’t end up taking as many photos of the blonde up do à la Audrey Hepburn, and the front shot is not perfect, but it will give you an idea of what the hairstyle looks like. Actually, this looks quite close to the hair style Robert Vetica created for Marion Cotillard for the 2009 Oscar Awards.

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3) Red-haired model: This might be the most glamorous look Tony Masciangelo created for that evening. The model had a really beautiful hair colour and it was quite striking with her green eyes and red-red lips. Tony set the model’s hair in rollers and really maintained the curl to give it that old-Hollywood à la Rita Hayworth.   He added a sparkle-studded hair piece to the right side of the model’s head to really finish the look.

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4) Big bold haired model: This model has a natural wave to her hair, but by setting the hair in rollers Tony was able to better control the quality of the curl. I love this look it’s fresh and sassy. It’s also a great look for so many women who might be fighting with their naturally wavy hair and who are looking for a change.

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5) Ultra chignon model: This is obviously a hair extension chignon that has been added. This is most likely not going to suit everyone and it won’t suit every occasion, but if you want to go glam and ultra chic … this is a fun look. I’d have to say that most of the other style might suit women of any age, this look might look at bit severe on older women. I personally would keep it to 20-something and 30-something women.

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6) More shots of the Nexxus hair styles: These next photos were taken at the end of the presentation. You’ll be able to see the finish looks a bit better.

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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.

Ken Paves and Jessica Simpson’s hairdo(TM) Clip-In Extensions helps you revamp your style without cutting a strand and without having to wait months before your hair grows out.

If you’ve always dreamt of having Angelina Jolie hair, but your hair takes forever to grow or you have very baby fine hair, the Hairdo(TM) Clip-In Extensions is an easy way to get the look with only a few clips.

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Everyone from Kate Walsh (“Private Practice” and “Grey’s Anatomy”) … to Katie Holmes …. To Victoria Beckham … to Katherine Heigl (“Grey’s Anatomy”) … to Eva Longoria Parker (Desperate Housewives) are all sporting a short bob these days. If you’ve been tempted, but you’ve not had the courage to cut off your locks, the Hairdo Clip-In Extensions is a fun way to try on the most popular hair style of the moment with little commitment on your part.

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Along with the many styles that Ken and Jessica have already designed, you’ll find these four new ones:

1) Hairdo^TM 10 Piece Human Hair Clip-In Extensions: This style adds volume or non-chemical highlights in an instant. Just clip in the 10 piece extensions anywhere you want and add fullness to thin and fine hair or enrich dull, everyday hair with highlights and/or lowlights. Made from 100% fine human hair, the extensions consist of 10 wefts of 16″ long hair, which can be worn alone or in conjunction with other hairdo clip-in extension pieces. For example, you can add more length with a hairdo clip-in one-piece system and then add non-chemical highlights with the 10 piece system. To create a multi-textured look, curl the 10 piece extensions and clip-in to straight hair. The 10 piece system is available in 10 multi-tonal shades to match virtually any hair color.

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2) HairdoTM 22″ Relaxed Curl Clip-In Extension: Glam-up your hair instantly with long, loose, cascading curls. They are made a fiber that remarkably mimics the look and feel of natural hair, this style is available in 16 multi-tonal shades for a below-the-shoulder look.

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3) Hairdo^TM 25″ Clip-In Layered Straight Extension: These ultra-long extensions give you a super-straight, dramatic hairstyle, adding extreme length and major volume. The multiple layers throughout are ideal for women who have all-over layering in their own hair, seamlessly blending for a textured style. They are also available in 16 multi-tonal shades.

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4) HairdoTM Human Hair Clip-In Fringe: Get a customized fashion bang without committing to cutting your hair. Made from 100% human hair, the Fringe can be cut, colored or permed to create any style. It can also be paired with other hairdo human hair extensions for a total hair makeover. The virtually undetectable clip-in can be put in and taken out in just minutes and is available in ten color levels to blend with your hair.

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The Fringe can be styled four different ways:

* Crown Filler-creates major volume

* Angled Fringe-creates a striking diagonal bang

* Side Swept Fringe-creates a soft side-parted bang

* Thick Fringe-creates a dramatic straight-across bang

Ken Paves’ and Jessica Simpson’s Hairdo Clip-In Extensions are sold via Vogue Wigs, QVC, QVCUK and the TheShoppingChannel.com
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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.

Now, I’ll say that I hear about launches every day, but this one really got me excited! Not only is this a brilliant idea, this is an extremely recession-proof beauty idea as well and could not be launching at a better time!

Top hairstylists and creators of Rsession Tools, Kevin Ryan and Frank Rizzieri are launching The Runway Series from Rsession Tools with the Pin-Up Girl Kit. Ryan & Rizzieri produced this kit to give everyone the tools to recreate those top celebrity Academy Awards looks at home!

The chic and affordable Pin-Up Girl Kit gives you instructions and the key tools you need to create glamour hairstyles. The kit includes: pins, elastics, clips, a styling brush, and the all important hair bun, for a variety of updos, ranging from the uptown classic chignon to downtown rock-n-roll beehive, and everything in between.

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Best of all, Pin-Up Girl Kit comes in blonde, brown and black, to match your hair color and blend in seamlessly. I’m sorry, but it seems that redheads where not included and might have to either use the blonde or brown kit.

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Kevin Ryan is one of the World’s top hair stylists, creating fashion for runway and top magazines. Ryan appears regularly in W magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Italian Vogue, and many other fashion magazines. He has also styled many celebrities including Hilary Swank, Beyonce, Reese Witherspoon and Drew Barrymore.

Frank Rizzieri is an editorial and runway stylist, as well as an educator and owner of two award winning salons, two award winning spas and the The Rizzieri School for Beauty and Wellness.

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If you are looking to create a style that you see on the red carpet at a fraction of the price … this is a fun kit to try. The great things about an up do is that it works at any age!

The Pin-Up Girl Kit is only sold in the US at Rizzieri Salons, Ricky’s NYC Store Locations and East Coast Salon Services. International readers can order it online at www.rsessiontools.com and www.rickys-nyc.com. The kit retails for $21.99 USD!

Here’s an incredible  step-by-step video from Ford Models showing you how to create an updo that would put Beyonce to shame:

Here’s another video from Ford Model showing you the step-by-step techniques to creating a textured updo:

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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:

David Babaii (who, along with Kate Hudson, has his own line of environmentally-friendly and cruelty-free products called David Babaii for WildAid) worked with both Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman at the 2009 Academy Awards on Sunday to achieve their jaw-dropping-red-carpet-looks.

I should make it clear that these tips come DIRECTLY from celebrity stylist David Babaii! Ladies, this kind of information is priceless!!!

Before we get started here’s an important insider’s tip: To achieve any Oscar Look it’s all about 4 main signature stages: drying, sectioning, curling and styling.

>>>> Here is the step-by-step to achieving Angelina Jolie’s look:

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2) Next, I dried her hair by dividing her tresses into 3 sections: top, sides and back leaving the nape area free.

3) Taking small sections starting at the nape, use the David Babaii for WildAid Blow Dryer with the nozzle attachment and finish the drying process with a large round brush to smooth hair straight.

4) At the crown area, I sprayed David Babaii for WildAid Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier to the root area and down the hair shaft. Then, I dried this section with a jumbo round brush to add lift and volume.

5) Once dry, I sectioned the hair again using the same sectioning process as I did for blow drying. Using the David Babaii for WildAid Styling Iron, I once again sectioned the hair into 3 sections: top, sides and back leaving the nape area free.

6) To curl, use the Styling Iron to create “ribbon curls” by taking small “V” shaped sections.

7) To achieve, wrap the hair around and inside the styling iron close to the scalp area and pull the iron down (similar to curling ribbon).

#8) After curling the entire head, I smoothed some of the curls with a brush while leaving some intact. At the crown area, I back-brushed the hair at the scalp area only, sprayed some additional Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier and gently smoothed the surface not to remove too much of the back-brushing.

9) Next, to create her half-up, half down look, I brushed the sides up and back and secured with pins. To complete the back, I ran my fingers up several curls to create volume and variations in texture.

10) For a long but natural lasting hold, I used David Babaii for WildAid Mise en Plis Light Styling Spray.

David Babaii Styling Tip: Why so much sectioning? It is vital to have constant control of your hair at all times. You will never miss an area or a section.

>>>> Here is the step-by-step to achieving Nicole Kidman’s look:

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1) After thoroughly towel drying, I applied David Babaii for WildAid Amplifying Whipped Mousse for volume and hold.

2) I dried the hair by dividing it into 3 sections: top, sides and back leaving the nape area free.

3) Creating small sections, start at the nape and use the David Babaii for WildAid Blow Dryer with the nozzle attachment.

4) Dry each section with a medium round brush to smooth and create a soft round bend to the ends. Once again, section the hair into 3 sections: top with a side part, sides and back leaving the nape area free.

5) To create waves, form “V” shaped pieces and use the David Babaii for WildAid Styling Iron.

6) Run the styling iron down the hair shaft from close to the roots to the ends to create a sleek, smooth look.

7) Repeat, now half way down the hair shaft utilize the beveled edge by turning the styling iron (like a curling iron) to create a soft curl.

#8) Clip each curl and spray with David Babaii for WildAid Mise en Plis Light Styling Spray.

9) Alternate the direction of each row of curls in order to achieve a finger wave effect.

10) When finished, gently brush and form into soft waves using my David Babaii for WildAid Mise en Plis Light Styling Spray for a soft long lasting hold.

11) To finish, I brushed back one side and secured with a decorative hair pin.

David Babaii Styling Tip: Use “V” shaped sections helps to eliminate the appearance of partings.

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Watch Nicole Kidman’s tribute to Angelina Jolie:

Here’s Angelina and Brad looking smashing together (MY GOD that woman is beautiful)!!!!

>>>> If you missed Marion Cotillard’s Oscar 2009 hair style secrets, you can still catch it here: Do you want to know more about Marion Cotillard’s Oscar Hair Style?

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!

Nexxus’ hair care secrets #1: The truth about hairspray

Hairspray has received a lot of flack over the years. “Too stiff”, “rigid” and “untouchable” are just a few words that continue to plague the iconic hair tool. However, today’s formulas are lightweight and versatile. The answer is simple: if you want the right look, get the right spray.

For lift and texture, hold Comb Thru^TM Natural Hold Design and Finishing Mist about six inches away from dry hair and spray all over with quick strokes. Looking for volume that would make Heidi Klum jealous? Just lift up hair and lightly spray Comb Thru^TM, concentrating it on the roots. For those in search of luxuriously smooth styles, simply comb the spray through hair from roots to ends using fingertips to prevent any build-up.

Had enough of stringy fine tresses? Try blow drying with a round brush, spray two-inch sections of hair from roots to ends, before wrapping each one around a self-grip or hot roller. Remove rollers when cool and then gently comb through curls for a more natural look.

For the control freaks out there, after styling, lightly mist hair all over with Maxximum^TM Super Hold Styling and Finishing Mist, holding the bottle about 10 inches away from locks.

Nexxus’ hair-care secrets #2: The perfect body

Who said bigger isn’t better?! To achieve the perfect volume apply Maxxify^TM Volumizing Foam Styler into damp hair. Next, place three self-grip or hot rollers in a triangle formation on the top of your head to create lift at the roots. Blow dry on a low to medium setting. Remove rollers only when they are completely cool. Finish with a light misting of Comb Thru^TM Natural Hold Design and Finishing Mist. Voila! The ultimate in big, sexy hair.

Nexxus’ hair-care secrets #3: Frizz Today, Sleek Tomorrow

Forget frizz. Think sleek, shiny looking hair. Sleek Memory^TM Straightening Smoothing

Spray actually teaches hair to ‘remember’ a straighter, sleeker state. Imagine that, hair that actually remembers to look fabulous! After just 10 days, freshly washed hair is significantly smoother. Sleek Memory^TM uses SleekLock^TM technology to fight frizz and give you the smooth healthy-looking hair you wish you were born with.

For the quintessential in glossy glam, finish hair by spraying a bit of glossing serum, such as Veneer Shine^TM Shine Serum Spray.

Nexxus’ hair-care secrets #4: Just say NO, to heat damage

Too much heat is never a good thing when it comes to hair. It can lead to damage and breakage. A great hair dryer is the first line of defence. The more power it has, the faster it will dry the hair. This means locks spend less time under the heat.

However, even the best dryers put heat stress on hair. Heat Protexx^TM Heat Protection Styling Spray is made with proteins and amino acids, which moisturize and strengthen hair as it absorbs heat from the dryer, making hair less vulnerable to thermal styling damage. Goodbye dry, damaged hair. Hello gorgeous healthy-looking locks!

Nexxus’ hair-care secrets #5: Keep it tame

A mane of curls without styling products is like champagne without bubbles. Gorgeous

Curls^TM Curl Enhancing Foam Styler perfects waves and looser curls that need volume and extra definition. It also helps to virtually eliminate dreadful frizz, also known as the curse of the curl. The patent-pending Curl Protexx^TM Technology will leave curls feeling touchable-soft and looking naturally gorgeous.

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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!!!

Do you want to know how Marion Cotillard got her perfect Oscar hair?

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Top celebrity hair stylist Robert Vetica, who styled Marion Cotillard’s hair for her La Vie En Rose Best Actress Oscar win in 2008, once again created a flawless, dramatic look that worked to perfection with the elegant John Galliano for Christian Dior gown and shoes that she wore. Marion’s beautiful jewellery was courtesy of Chopard Jewellers!!!

Robert Vetica created a shimmering, ultra modern take on the French Twist that was inspired by Cecil Beaton’s portraits of the great fashion and society icons of the 40s and 50s.

Polished and styled close to the head, Marion’s French Twist was rolled large and emphasized volume for a contemporary edge.

Step-by-step guide to Marion’s perfect French Twist:
1) To create the beautifully sculptured French Twist, Vetica first blow-dried Marion Cotillard’s hair with a round brush using Moroccanoil® Hydrating Styling Cream to smooth, detangle strands and to prevent frizz, and created a low side part.  He then teased the hair all over with added attention to the crown and the back of the head.
2) He then brushed the teased hair and shaped it into a full, lavish French Twist, rolled and pinned it in place, then used a rat tail comb to lift the crown and emphasize the volume from the back.

3) Vetica then finished with a light spray of new Moroccanoil® Gold Glimmer Shine to give the look a luminous, natural looking and long-lasting shine.
If you’re dying to know which products Robert Vetica used on Marion, you’ll find the list below:

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2) Moroccanoil® Hydrating Styling Cream to smooth, detangle and prevent frizz.

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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.

Marion Cotillard won the 2008 Academy Award for Best Actress for her extraordinary role as Edith Piaf in “La Vie En Rose“.

More of Marion Cotillard from Madame Figaro:

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Vetica is well-known for his remarkable red carpet looks, including Salma Hayek and Kyra Sedgwick at the 2009 Golden Globes and Marion Cotillard at the 2008 Academy Awards.

Here’s a photo of the Celebrity stylist Robert Vetica:

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Robert Vetica has styled numerous leading ladies for Awards presentations including Penelope Cruz, Hilary Swank, Mariah Carey, Salma Hayek, Reneé Zellweger, Naomi Watts, and Debra Messing and many other famous Hollywood stars.

>>>> You can read about Robert Vetica’s hair tips for Salma Hayek and Kyra Sedgwick for the 2009 Golden Globes: Celebrity stylist Robert Vetica reveals Golden Globe Awards celeb hair tips!