Keep up with the Ever Changing Beauty Industry by Tony Odisho

Tony Odisho, salon owner (tonyodisho.com) and hair expert, recently attended the Intercoiffure America-Canada Fall Atelier 2017. A huge focus of this convention was on how the beauty industry is changing and how to keep your business thriving in today’s world. Here are some of his takeaways and advice about salon employees, retail sales and the modern client.

YOUR EMPLOYEES

It all starts with the salon team.  Your typical stylist is not what (s)he used to be. As salon owners, we need to accept the fact that the new generation of hair dressers brings with it new ideas, expectations, needs, and knowledge. The industry is constantly changing, and with that, the idea of “this is how we do things because this is how they’ve always been done” is an impossible concept. Today’s hair dresser may not want to work a “typical” Tuesday-Saturday schedule, do in-salon training, or offer all services. Today’s hair dresser may want to focus on specializing in certain services, work better with a flexible schedule, and most likely thrive on positive feedback and Instagram likes. If you don’t go with the flow, another salon owner will, or that stylist will find a suite or rental that will provide that freedom.

Makeovers Salon + Spa in Easton, Mass

With the 2016 Milan Fashion Week still fresh in his mind, internationally-acclaimed hair stylist Ed Blum didn’t wait long to introduce the latest styles and techniques at his Makeovers Salon + Spa in Easton, Mass., just outside Boston that he co-owns with wife Norah Blum.

Makeovers clients are already buzzing about one exciting technique: the clay-based hair painting technique that, almost magically, allows the stylist to put color next to color without bleeding or foils.  “Customers think I’m joking when I tell them there’s clay in the color developer. I paint the hair with an artist’s brush using a Wella formula that lightens and results in a natural, sun-kissed look – a soft transition even with contrasting tones,” Blum says. “I love how it brings out the organic child artist in me. It’s such a tactile process.  The sky’s  the limit!”

Blum says, “2016 is the year of the clean, smooth look you get from clay.” He explains, “With the right formulation and amount of developer -- properly applied -- the stylist can achieve both the lightest of tones and the richest of color that will not run into each other creating a kaleidoscope of color. When the color dries, it takes on a clay-like consistency that allows the stylist more creativity and freedom. Although the color is drying, it's only drying on the outside. The hair is thoroughly coated which allows an outer shell to form, letting the color closest to the hair stay a normal consistency. It’s such a captivating experience, almost 100% of clients say they’d ask for hair painting again.”

“Hair painting is great both for natural and pre-colored hair,” says Blum. “I I use freehand application of the formula's lightening agents and clays that can allow for various levels of depth in one color process. Limitless creativity of kaleidoscope color. We apply it to dry hair with spatulas and sculpt the color by hand in various shapes and directions to get a uniquely designed multi-tonal, harmonious color result without using foils or other separators. We apply colors side by side, starting with one color on one strand/section, then another color next to it, and so on.  The movement of the hair speaks volumes and dictates how to apply the color. Working with Marjirel, Dialite, and other great L'Oreal Professionnel color has allowed us to create and emphasize the hair's movement. Another freehand technique, Contour Coloring, which has been created by the L'Oreal Professionnel design team, allows for a more subtle kaleidoscope result. Dimension is key!"

Ed Blum, with nearly four decades in the salon and fashion industry, has been the stylist for the ‘Days of Our Lives’ soap opera’s Kristian Alfonso (Hope), and for TV’s Judge Maria Lopez. Makeovers Salon & Spa was the set for the Disney pilot, ‘Postcards from Heaven’ with medium Maureen Hancock, and casting calls with ‘The Rock.’ For Milan Fashion Week, Blum was selected to join the prestigious L’Oreal World Tour as a Black Elite team member for L’Oreal Professionnel. In recent months, Ed Blum and Makeovers Salon were in acclaimed international fashion and style publications Beauty Launchpad, 360 Magazine and Modern Salon. Makeovers Salon + Spa is in Easton, Mass. 508.238.1211

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Meleesa Full Moon Hair Club

Familiar with the widely-held belief that cutting your hair during the full moon contributes to its vitality and growth? 

The creative team at Huntington Beach's Meleesa the Salon recently announced their newest concept, the Full Moon Hair Club. A convenient and timely way for clients to indulge in the fortifying treatments created specifically for their hair needs, the Full Moon Hair Club assists in helping grow out hair and maintain hair's overall strength and vitality. 

Each visit includes a scalp massage, a scalp exfoliation and most importantly a specific treatment tailored to client's hair needs, such as hydrating moisture masques and invigorating treatments to stimulate the hair's follicles. A light dry trim ("dusting" of the hair) completes the visit.

The joining fee of $150 includes the first and last visit, with each Full Moon visit in between for just $75; clients can cancel at any time.  As a bonus for joining, clients will receive 20% off all retail on the first visit and 15% during every Full Moon appointment. 

Early reviews indicate that the effect of the Full Moon does indeed help with hair growth and vibrancy. One client told Meleesa "My hair already feels thicker and healthier." Another client stated "My hair seems to have grown twice as fast since my treatment." 

It doesn't have to be dark out to reap the benefits of the Full Moon's power - the next Full Moon will be in effect on August 29th, 2015 at 11:35am.  Please contact them to book your complimentary hair care service with owner Meleesa Miller. There is no better way than to discover this intimate, artistic, innovative salon in downtown Huntington Beach than by experiencing Meleesa the Salon for yourself.  Visit meleesathesalon.com for more details.

Essential Rinse Purifying Scalp and Hair Toner

Although sun, sand, and laying by the poolside make for a perfect summer day, they also make a dry, tangled, mess out of your hair.  When your hair becomes wet with chlorinated or salt water, it becomes stripped of its natural lubricants so that by the time August rolls around, your hair will be completely dehydrated! That is why Purifying Scalp and Hair Toner, ESSENTIAL RINSE is an essential product for your hair this summer. ESSENTIAL RINSE will revitalize your hair as you shower to make what you already have-better. 

Made with 100% natural ingredients, ESSENTIAL RINSE is formulated to purify your hair by removing the chlorine, salt, and any other residue your hair may grab onto, making it safe and effective.  Great to use as a post-swim rinse, ESSENTIAL RINSE Apple Cider formula has a lower pH which will clarify and purify your hair instantly.  Not to mention, it is very easy to use! After cleansing your hair with shampoo, massage the product into your wet hair and scalp distributing the product evenly with your fingers before rinsing thoroughly with water.

DESSANGE Paris Purifying Clay Collection

There is no one more representative of iconic, French beauty than Brigitte Bardot. That effortless, undone hair and glamorous yet natural beauty look, years later we are still coveting her and her classic Parisian style.

To celebrate Brigitte’s birthday, next Monday, September 28^th, we wanted to remind you of legendary hair care brand, DESSANGE Paris.

A symbol of French luxury and arbiter of the covetable ‘French Girl’ style, hair care brand DESSANGE Paris is the creator of some of most recognizable hair styles in history including the iconic “Coiffé-Décoiffé” – Brigitte’s signature tousled undone look. With products such as the Solar Blonde Collection, custom for blondes like Brigitte herself, or indulgent European experiences like the new Purifying Clay Collection, you’re bound to feel like the ultimate French beauty.

DESSANGE PARIS PURIFYING CLAY COLLECTION

DESSANGE Paris continues to lead at the forefront of emerging hair trends, including adapting skin care benefits for hair care. Now, DESSANGE Paris takes its distinct approach to scalp care beyond the salon, helping women across the U.S. break the vicious cycle of combination unbalanced hair. Born from the personalized scalp treatment at the flagship DESSANGE Paris salon on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, the brand introduces DESSANGE Paris Purifying Clay Collection – the first oil-control, two-part hair care system that treats both the scalp and the lengths at-home.

DESSANGE PARIS Purifying Clay Balancing Pre-Shampoo Mask

This first clay-in-mask pre-shampoo regulating treatment specifically targets an oily scalp with a breakthrough skin purifying technology. The 30% mineral green clay concentration works to absorb sebum excess and regulate oil production over time while the professional application brush, allows for even, targeted coverage. The scalp is left deeply purified, helping to drastically reduce excess oil production.

Price: $11.99; available exclusively at Target nationwide beginning September 15^th 

  

DESSANGE PARIS Purifying Clay Balancing Shampoo

The second step to the Purifying Clay system, the pro-vitamin b5 enhanced shampoo helps to minimize oily roots and produce soft, perfectly balanced hair. The pro-vitamin b5 is known for its protective properties of the fiber capillary, helping repair and soften the hair from roots to ends. Your hair and scalp will become rebalanced and with the added benefit of a light cherry, violet, and vanilla scent. After using the pre-shampoo mask, rinse hair with the regulating shampoo to help balance hair.

Price: $9.99; available exclusively at Target nationwide beginning September 15, 2015.

Happy birthday, Brigitte Bardot.

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Color & Style Think Tank for Hair

Some of his clients call him ‘Edward Scissors Hands.’

Some say Ed Blum, co-owner of the award-winning Makeovers Salon + Spa in Easton, Mass., just outside Boston, earned the nickname due to his seemingly magical hair styling abilities and innate fashion sense. Others say the name derives from his frenetic, ceaseless push to be at the forefront in introducing the latest styles and trends in his salon.

Whatever the case, the internationally-recognized Blum says it’s not too early to gear up for Spring and Summer 2016. And to maintain his reputation for staying ahead of the curve in America’s $20 billion hair care services industry, Blum has created a unique ‘Color & Style Think Tank” comprised of his staff who together have decades of hair styling experience. Blum founded Makeovers Salon 28 years ago with his wife Norah Blum.

“We have the most talented group of people who are always bringing new ideas to me and our clients,” says Blum. “We encourage creativity and sharing and now we’re putting our heads together in a more formal way. Expect some dramatic style and color surprises to come out of our little Zip Code!”

Blum has styled some very famous heads over the last three decades, and Makeovers Salon + Spa has won Boston Magazine’s ‘Best of Boston’ and ‘Readers’ Choice’ Awards over 18 times in all beauty categories. He is a Northeast cutting and styling champion and has consulted on hairstyles for Good Housekeeping and Brit + Co.

Last Fall, Blum served as a consultant to the L’Oreal stylist team during Milan Fashion Week where many of the Spring’s looks and colors first appeared.  Many of those head-turning trends were spotted by Blum in Milan and Istanbul and are among recent and planned  introductions by him and his team.

Ed Blum has been the stylist for ‘Days of Our Lives’ soap opera star Kristian Alfonso (Hope), and for TV’s Judge Maria Lopez. Makeovers Salon & Spa was the set for the Disney pilot, ‘Postcards from Heaven’ with medium Maureen Hancock, and casting calls with ‘The Rock.’

Among the ‘top secret’ trends that the Makeovers’ ‘Think Tank’ is readying for Spring are hair painting techniques such as  ‘Cyber Color,’ color contouring, color palettes, ‘ecaille,’ color melting, and Balayage. “I can’t go into too much detail right now,” say Blum with a characteristic mischievous twinkles in his voice. “Stay tuned.”

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Festival Braids for Three Days

With the start of festival season upon us and the summer heat just around the corner, it’s important to find hairstyles that are on trend and comfortable for those adventures in the warm sun. 

PRAVANA, a global salon professional hair care brand and leader in creative color, invites you to check out our how-to video to help you achieve the best in braid looks. Starting with a half-up do with waterfall braids, transitioning into fishtails for next day hair and wrapping up day three with a coiled up do, these styles were designed to build off the prior day’s look. They are ideal for those upcoming summer road trips, weekend-long festivals, beach days or just every day. 

Created by hairstylist Kait Marie, these braids put a twist on a classic, turning it into an edgy, glamorously-gritty look. The how-to video can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO83jdtjAHM

The color technique, inspired by the fluidity and color-changes in mood rings, was done by celebrity stylist Danny Moon, the man responsible for Nicole Richie’s lavender locks. 

Day One:

1.   Begin with clean, dry, smooth hair. Mist VIVIDS Color Protect Sealing Spray throughout hair. This mist is specially formulated with double UV protection to shield bright hair colors from fading in the sun.

2.      Follow with NEVO Invisible Control for heat protection, texture, and memory long-lasting hold.

3.      Backcomb at the scalp through the top of the head then spray lightly with NEVO Super Shape. 

4.      Working from the nape to the crown, take random 1” pieces of hair and curl loosely through the ends, leaving some pieces out. 

5.      Backcomb the hair in the crown for full volume.

6.      Starting in the front hairline, create a waterfall braid:

a.      Start with three strands.

b.      Cross the bottom strand over the middle strand.

c.       Cross the top strand over the middle strand and allow to drop out.

d.      Gather a new strand from the bottom

e.      Repeat and continue into the crown.

7.      Loosen the braid, then fasten with a clip. Repeat through the other side.

8.      Cross the two braids, then loosen hair through the crown. Secure the braids together with an elastic band.

9.      Braid a loose strand then wrap around the elastic band and secure with a bobby pin.

10.  Loosely curl the remaining hair through the sides.

11.  Add accent braids, then tease through the ends and spray with NEVO Super Shape to secure.

12.  Take small strands, flat-wrap around a small cylinder then flat iron and finger tease to add texture to the hair.

At the end of day one, you will still look fabulous as you wind down at the end of the day. 

Day Two:

1.      Start with Day One look.

2.      Add NEVO Hydra Pearls to the mid-length and ends to tame, smooth and add shine to day two hair. Keep the waterfall braids secured.

3.      Separate hair into two, leaving strands out in the front hairline.

4.      Create a fishtail braid:

a.      Divide hair into two.

b.      Pull a small piece from the outer edge of one side and cross over, gathering it into the other side.

c.       Repeat this process on the other side.

d.      Then working from side-to-side work your way down to the ends of the hair.

5.      Repeat the fishtail braid on the other side.

6.      Backcomb through the ends to secure.

7.      Sprinkle NEVO Lived-In to the braid and pull the braid apart, creating texture, hold, and volume.

Day two winds down and you may head home for a break, but the fun is not over and your hair will still look fantastic.

Day Three:

1.      Start with Day Two look.

2.      Cross one braid over and tuck ends in a coil shape.

3.      Secure with bobby pins.

4.      Cross the other braid under and tuck ends into the first braid.

5.      Secure with bobby pins.

6.      Loosen, secure, and pin hair into place.

7.      Finish with NEVO Super Shape for all-day hold.

Have fun with your hair, and enjoy the festivals.

Credits:

Colorist:  Danny Moon @majormoonn

Stylist:  Kait Marie @kaitmariehair

Makeup: Karen Sarahi Gonzalez @iluvsarahii

Model: Francis Lola @flamcis

Photographer: Huck Hinshaw @pleasantlycavingin

If you enjoy these hairstyle tips, you can use these tagging ideas for social media. @pravana #pravana and #vividsfestival

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Head-Turning Hairstyle Trends for 2016

Ed Blum, who co-owns Makeovers Salon + Spa in Easton Massachusetts with wife Norah, knows what’s hot – and what’s not – for 2016.

Blum has styled some very famous heads over the last three decades, and Makeovers Salon + Spa has won Boston Magazine’s ‘Best of Boston’ and ‘Readers’ Choice’ Awards over 18 times in all beauty categories. He is a Northeast cutting and styling champion and has consulted on hairstyles for Good Housekeeping and Brit + Co.

Blum, who served on the L’Oreal stylist team at last Fall’s Milan Fashion Week, is on the cutting edge (pun intended!) when it comes to spotting head-turning trends for 2016. Among Blum’s observations and recent introductions by him and his team at Makeovers Salon + Spa (http://makeoverssalon.com/) :

• Hair painting – Techniques done so we can’t see where the color is coming from or going to. Some colors will be dictated by how they best contour facial features.
• Color contouring -- It's all about placement and the shades.
• Color palettes – Burgundies, purples, vivid blues, teals and blue blacks. Gone this season are the Crayola selection of strong M&M shades and pastels. 
• ‘Ecaille’ / tortoise shell -- Taking three or more sympathetic shades and working them through the hair to create movement; may be applied to any portion of the hair shaft roots, ends. Creates a kaleidoscope effect; adds volume to fine hair for dimension.
• Blondes take a turn towards warmer shades of strawberry, bronze , and apricot. These shades breathe life into lighter skin and can be custom mixed by an educated colorist to pair with most skin colors; can easily be worked into the bolder clothing that we will be seeing as well as the ivory lacy looks that will be mixed with leather a la McQueen.

Customers have described Blum as ‘Picasso’ and ‘Edward Scissors Hands,’ referring to how he’s always pushing to take the lead, introducing latest styles and trends in America’s $20 billion hair care services industry. He has been the stylist for ‘Days of Our Lives’ soap opera’s Kristian Alfonso (Hope), and for TV’s Judge Maria Lopez. Makeovers Salon & Spa was the set for the Disney pilot, ‘Postcards from Heaven’ with medium Maureen Hancock, and casting calls with ‘The Rock.’

Thank you for taking the time to read our hair trend blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. 

Learn about more hair relevant issues from our previous blog posts.

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The Gone Girl Haircut

Rosamund Pike’s performance in Gone Girl needed a haircut to perfectly complement the plot. Don’t worry – no spoilers here – however, the woman behind Rosamund’s striking cut, Sassoon Senior Creative Director, Tina Haukjaer Andersen discusses how to get it and why anyone – including you! – can wear this soon-to-be, iconic look. 

“The Gone Girl haircut is classic Sassoon technique with a modern spin,” explains Tina. “All textures can wear this cut – curly, fine, thick, wavy - as long as the cut is tailored and personalized.”

To get this haircut, you first need to have an honest conversation with your hairstylist about your texture and how much time you’re willing to spend on your hair.

• If you have curls and spend 15 minutes getting ready in the morning, then you can wear this cut naturally. A knowledgeable hairstylist can cut angles that enhance the texture and create a more expanded version of this look. 

• Or, if you tend to invest more time into your hair and like a polished, sleek version, this cut can be styled with a blow-dryer and touched-up with a flat iron for any occasion. 

It’s also important to tell your hairdresser the features that you want to highlight.

• Like to play up your eyes? A fringe is a perfect add-on to this haircut.
• Love to accentuate your profile? This cut works well tucked behind the ears.
• Want to highlight your cheekbones? Layers can add variation to this look.

As Tina noted, “The director [David Fincher] requested a seductive bob, so I decided to accentuate Rosamund’s elegant neckline and jawline by keeping the bob short.”

Last, you must select a hair stylist who has the education to cut this look. 

“Naturally, I recommend you visit a stylist at a Sassoon Salon or Sassoon Academy location since we all had to master this specific cut to join the Sassoon team,” Tina explains. “However, we train over 180,000 hairdressers a year at Sassoon Academy. Ask your stylist if he or she has taken a Sassoon course, and if the answer is yes, then you’re in good hands. All Sassoon courses cover the methodology behind this cut.”

About Tina Haukjaer Andersen:

Tina Haukjaer Andersen counts nearly 20 years with Sassoon. As a Senior Creative Director, Tina is one of Sassoon Academy’s most sought-after teachers and represents Sassoon at countless shows - inspiring hairdressers around the world, from Bolivia to Berlin, London to Seoul, Paris to Singapore. As she puts it, “teaching is so rewarding.  I love working with so many super talented people and sharing ideas and enthusiasm.”

About Sassoon: 

For over 50 years, Sassoon has created and maintained a modern method of Hair Design that continues to evolve and inspire clients and students worldwide. The International Creative Team achieves this world-renowned reputation through an unparalleled system of training and effective skills development that has become definitive – the Sassoon name evokes the best in hair. Visit the Sassoon website to learn more about Sassoon Salon and Sassoon Academy brands.

Jennifer Morrison Lovely Braids

Jennifer Morrison shows off the summer's hottest hair trend - BRAIDS- in an exclusive photo shoot for BeautyCoach.com. The Once Upon A Time star models four beautiful braid looks perfect for every summer occasion, styled by Riawna Capri and Marissa Marino of NINE ZERO ONE salon in West Hollywood. Head to BeautyCoach.com for the latest trends in hair, beauty, fitness and more!

Photos courtesy of www.beautycoach.com.

Among other things, Jennifer Morrison is known for her roles as Emma Swan in the ABC adventure fantasy series Once Upon a Time and as Dr. Allison Cameron in House.  She also portrayed Zoey Pierson, one of Ted Mosby's love interests on How I Met Your Mother (season 6).

We are big fans of her acting.  Now we are huge fans of her hair.

Dakota Fanning Wears Kitsch Hair Tie

Dakota Fanning was spotted leaving a hair salon in sunny West Hollywood the other day wearing a Kitsch hair tie! The blonde starlet accessorized her wrist with a violet ruby Kitsch hair tie from the Tie Dye Set  ($13.99 for set of 5; www.mykitsch.com).

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Dakota Fanning Wears Kitsch Hair Tie

Dakota Fanning was spotted leaving a hair salon in sunny West Hollywood the other day wearing a Kitsch hair tie! The blonde starlet accessorized her wrist with a violet ruby Kitsch hair tie from the Tie Dye Set  ($13.99 for set of 5; www.mykitsch.com).

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Dakota Fanning Wears Kitsch Hair Tie

Dakota Fanning was spotted leaving a hair salon in sunny West Hollywood the other day wearing a Kitsch hair tie! The blonde starlet accessorized her wrist with a violet ruby Kitsch hair tie from the Tie Dye Set  ($13.99 for set of 5; www.mykitsch.com).

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Dakota Fanning Wears Kitsch Hair Tie

Dakota Fanning was spotted leaving a hair salon in sunny West Hollywood the other day wearing a Kitsch hair tie! The blonde starlet accessorized her wrist with a violet ruby Kitsch hair tie from the Tie Dye Set  ($13.99 for set of 5; www.mykitsch.com).

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Sarah Hyland Edgy Hair Braid

Sarah Hyland stepped out with an edgy hair braid at the Vanity Fair Pre-Oscar Party this weekend in Los Angeles! Nikki Lee, co-founder for NINE ZERO ONE salon, created a voluminous ponytail with braids on the side for an edgy surprise. 

Here's how to get her look:

Start by adding Unite Texturiza spray to the hair. Next, section out the top Mohawk and clip out of they way. Create an inverted braid on each side of the head. Once finished with the braids, tease the top of the hair for added volume before pulling it back into a ponytail. Finally, finish the look using Unite Max Control Spray! 

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Hilary Duff Goes Pink

Hilary Duff debuted her pink hair after leaving NINE ZERO ONE salon in Beverly Hills. Co-owners Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri worked with fellow NINE ZERO ONE stylist Amber Maynard-Bolt to tone, cut and color Hilary's hair for a fun and flirty iced sorbet pink look. 

 
For more information on NINE ZERO ONE, visit www.ninezeroonesalon.com 

You may also want to see how Justin Bieber went with the platinum hair color look last week.

See more hair trend news about Nine Zero One here on the Fashion Blog.

Learn more about Hillary Duff from social media and other sources.

Back to School Beauty Tips for 2015 BTS

It’s almost time for back to school which means it is time to get started with a fresh, new beauty routine – John Frieda Styling Tools by Conair, illuMask and have the perfect tools to start the school season off right. 

John Frieda Styling Tools by Conair Salon Shine Dryer ($39.99): Achieve major, frizz-free shine with this compact, powerful dryer. A smaller, more travel-friendly version of the second generation dryer, the new Salon Shine Dryer delivers an astonishing 1875 watts of power using an advanced high torque DC motor. 

John Frieda Styling Tools by Conair Satin Finish Flat Iron ($54.99): Pin-straight hair has never looked sleeker or felt softer. The revamped, premium flat iron now features generously sized 1 ½” inch plates that allow for quick, easy straightening using an advanced ionic generator. In just 15 seconds, the Satin Finish Flat Iron reaches temperatures of up to 455°F/235°C, while its titanium-coated plates protect hair from heat damage.

illuMask Anti-Acne Light Therapy Mask ($30.00): This at home light therapy device slips comfortably onto the face, just like a pair of glasses, for a 15-minute treatment that delivers better results than the leading prescription drug acne treatments! It is a transformative, safe treatment for all skin types, clinically proven to leave skin clearer, smoother and less oily. It’s a back to school must have! 

Bella Thorne in 1denim and Bravado

Bella Thorne was photographed over the weekend wearing Bravado and 1denim in Los Angeles! The actress left the hair salon rocking her Bravado Use Your Illusion Guns N' Roses Tee with 1denim's Slim Skinny in Grove, that she customized herself (www.shop.bravadousa.com; $89, www.1denim.com)!

Here is another look at the Guns N Roses tee.

Here is a closer look at the jeans before they were given the cool ripped jeans look.

Learn more about ripped jeans in our fashion influence section..

The Gold System from Hairstylist Andre Walker

Starlets including Lupita Nyong’o , Janell Monae, and Solange Knowles have recently displayed beautiful natural locks. The “natural” look is a hot celebrity trend on the red carpet.  You can get this fabulous look using The Gold System products from Oprah Winfrey’s longtime personal hairstylist Andre Walker.

 Andre Walker has developed The Gold System that contains a series of products specially designed for women who strive to wear their hair naturally, but struggle with frizzy locks. These products work together to tame stubborn curls without the hassle of going to the salon. The Ultimate Moisture Sulfate Free Shampoo, TKO Ultimate Moisture Conditioner, Beautiful Kinks Styling Crème Gelee and Get It Straight Styling Crème are the perfect blend of products that retail for under $100.

Andre Walker Hair

The Gold System

www.andrewalkerhair.com

Go Natural with The Gold System by Andre Walker Hair 

The Gold System is available at www.doobop.com

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Los Angeles Fashion Market Week June 2014

The Fall / Holiday Los Angeles Fashion Market will take place from Sunday - Wednesday, June, 8-11, 2014, at the California Market Center (CMC) on 9th and Main in Downtown LA. Show hours are from 9a-6p daily. Although showrooms will be open starting Sunday of LA Fashion Market, SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow and TRANSIT Footwear & Accessories Show will run Monday - Wednesday, June 9-11, 2014. Show hours for SELECT will be 9a-5p, Monday and Tuesday, and 9A-4P on Wednesday. Hours for TRANSIT will be 10a-5p, Monday and Tuesday, and 10A-4p on Wednesday. In addition to the well-established resources already at the CMC, many new lines and showrooms will be debuting this Market. These include: Sandra and Minnie, Red Wagon Baby, La Chic Embroidered Designs, Zigi Soho, London Trash, Ken Abbott, Emperia Handbags, Billy Narvida, YNTJ, Woon Sik Kim, Cooper 9, William Kim, Amethyst, Belford, Hail3y:23, Jana Sweaters, Halladay, Native Shoes, W5 Concepts, Klist, Sweet Rain Apparel, Skylton, Moss/Jang, Proper Brands Showroom, One Ten Sales, RadYo!, The Pothead Diaries, Wild Rose Apparel, Cool-G, Mila Designs and many more.   "As a former model, I have many memories of coming to the CMC to do showroom fittings and to meet clients," says Dustin Moss of new showroom Sweet Rain Apparel. "This was where I began working in LA, so it was a comfortable fit to want to return here to continue the process for the next generation. I'm looking forward to seeing how the LA Market has progressed over the years and am extremely happy to be part of the CMC." Sweet Rain Apparel is just one of the several new showrooms opening on 5B. Showrooms featuring some of the best Young Contemporary lines in LA continue to emerge and transform 5B into a destination for this highly sought after category. Skylton, a denim line from France, who took part in last Market's Fre(n)sh Fashion Show, has opened their first showroom at the CMC. Also on 5B, Young Contemporary lines such as W5Concepts and KList represented by Karyn Kim have made the CMC their new home. Running in conjunction with LA Fashion Market, SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow and TRANSIT Footwear & Accessories Show will introduce a wide variety of exhibiting brands. Monday - Wednesday, June 9-11, SELECT will be held in the Fashion Theater located in the Main Lobby, while TRANSIT will be held on the 13th Floor Penthouse. Curated contemporary collections showcased at this edition of SELECT will include East Coast prep lifestyle brand L'Etoile Sport, contemporary women's everydaywear brand Elan + Castor, Los Angeles based activewear CCR Brand, emerging made in LA brand Vyda Victoria, NYC jewelry brand av max, Hilary MacMillan from Canada, California based jewelry brand Leslie Francesca, luxe bohemian accessories by Kim & Zozi, leather wrap watches by La Mer Collections, and many more. While at TRANSIT, new exhibitors will include renowned vintage men's footwear brand 1850 by Johnston and Murphy, emerging girls' and women's brand Joyfolie, leather, shoes, and accessories brand based out of Northern India Super Tannery, handcrafted, artisan jewelry by Patti O'Neil Design, renowned leather boot brand Frye Company, blogger favorite Modern Vice, and established American footwear brands, Cole Haan, Vince Camuto, Keds, and many more. "We are extremely excited for June LA Fashion Market. SELECT has seen a 25% exhibitor increase including emerging contemporary brands such as Australia's Elliott Label and established names like Kenneth Cole," says Brittany Carr, Senior Events Manager at the CMC. "Also, to increase the buyer foot print for all of the CMC contemporary showrooms and exhibitors, we have launched a retail relations program targeting Contemporary, Young Contemporary Apparel and Footwear boutiques." This Market, there will also be expanded promotions available to buyers, as well as special events and hospitality. To celebrate the kicking off LA Fashion Market, there will be a Cocktail Hour on Sunday, June 8 in the Main Lobby of the CMC. Cocktails begin at 5p, and will feature a DJ set and mingling for all registered buyers and press. Each day, attendees can enter to win a handmade, leather wrap watch by La Mer Collections by visiting the SELECT Lounge, a free pair of shoes by MIA Shoes, Frye Company, Vince Camuto, or Lucky Brand by visiting the TRANSIT Lounge or a free blow dry at celebrity hair salon, Twist by Oliver Ifergan, located at the CMC's 9th Street entrance, by visiting 5C (Better Updated/Contemporary Women's). Additionally, each day in the SELECT Lounge, from 3-5p, there will be a complimentary organic wine bar courtesy of Frey Vineyards. The Fall/Holiday edition of Los Angeles Fashion Market will run Sunday - Wednesday, June, 8-11, 2014, at the CMC, 9a - 6p daily.

About the LA Fashion Market- Five times a year, buyers from around the globe flock to the CMC to view the season's newest collections presented by thousands of brands at LA Fashion Market. From apparel and accessories to gifts and lifestyle collections, the product array at the CMC is unmatched on the West Coast, catering to every price point and market niche. Collections are presented throughout hundreds of permanent showrooms and tradeshow areas featured throughout the CMC. For more information visit www.californiamarketcenter.com/fashion

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