Rachael Ray

Layering your hair can certainly make your life easier when achieving volume and movement, assuming you haven’t fallen into the trap, “the more the merrier” and have been reduced to a mullet. Remember, adding more layers means there is less hair is on your head. Successful layering requires you to keep the correct proportions between layer and length. Longer layered haircuts should not be more than 2 to 3’’ shorter than the exterior length excluding face framing, where you have the option to go shorter or include bangs. This will add volume and bounce while retaining the overall balance. Short hair enables you to have more flexibility in the variety of layers. Whether, layering the hair to the shape of [...]...

From Cleopatra to Josephine Baker and Louise Brooks, Linda Evangelista to Posh Spice’s modern rendition, it’s no coincidence that the bob is still desired in the fashion world. One reason the bob thrives is that done correctly it creates a beautiful strong silhouette. Done poorly as we see on the streets everyday it appears boring and unsophisticated. The idea is to strengthen the jaw line. For an oval shaped face any length is appropriate from the check bone to the below the jawline. For a round face shape with heaviness around the chin take your bob 1’’ to 2’’ lower than the jaw line. Other considerations, the bob shape is fantastic for emphasizing the cheek bone and illuminate the [...]...

It’s quite powerful what you can accomplish in 5 minutes with a few bobby pins, a can of hair spray and a tail comb. Taking you from a regular hair cut to a simple chic style all in the span of 300 seconds. 2 Bobby Pins with a Heavy Side Part: Create desired side part, remember the deeper the part the more dramatic the feel. When placing the bobby pins, be sure they are level with the corner of your eye. This will emphasize the silhouette and add an understated finished style. Braided Head Band: Grab a large section of hair over the ear and braid to the end. Flip the braid across the hairline to the other side and secure [...]...

Curly heads have the easiest time during the summer months with high humidity and moisture in the air helping to create texture and movement to the hair. As we know curly hair responds to moisture but all is not lost in the winter. It just takes a little more effort and knowledge to retain those soft bouncy curls. First- don’t shampoo your hair the day you want to wear it curly, a little extra oil on the scalp will help define your curls. Second- the preparation stage of styling, identify whether your curls need moisture or support. For example, thick unruly hair has curl but the hair is very dry. On damp hair apply a soft curling cream. On hair that is fine and limp, look [...]...

So many good choices available it’s hard to narrow them down. I thought I would do the one thing you should never do which is to generalize, and put everyone into a box, and not only a box, but a TEN year box and with the help of our fabulous senior colorist Shannon from Cutler Soho 465 W Broadway, (212-674-2210). 20s- The time to experiment and explore! Let loose on the playful fun colors as it’s a period where one has not yet defined their sense of style. Be sure to avoid financial maintenance as costs may be an issue in your 20s. Stick to chunky high lights for an edgier low maintenance effect or hidden high lights where the regrowth and re touching of the roots is not [...]...

When it comes to frizzy hair winter presents its own set of challenges! Frizzy hair is caused when the moisture and natural oils in hair is removed. This leaves hair strands coarse and dry making it easier for hair to look frizzy. Many things can cause frizzy hair, weather elements; humidity in the summer or dryness in the winter, over use of hair products, over processed damaged colored hair and over use of heat appliances which causes both the outer layer and inner layer of the hair shaft to affect the hairs appearance. When you shower the warmth of the water opens up the cuticle, which allows water into the hair shaft. However when you get out of the shower your cuticle remain open until [...]...

Another great season for New York Fashion Week!! Spring 2012’s muse was natural, simple hair styles that are easy to replicate. Here is a glimpse of some of the shows we worked on backstage and how to recreate these runway looks from the comfort of your own home. TADASHI Shoji- Bohemian Chic Inspiration: To compliment the elegance of Tadashi we went with loose waves with a touch of 70s Boho chic using a fishtail braid as a hair accessory. How to recreate this look at home: Start blow drying the hair with a round brush to create volume. Once the hair is dry spray some Redken 12 Fashion Works hairspray all over and taking large sections of hair, curl with [...]...

I’ve told you all time and time again not to cut your bangs! But, who am I to tell you how to care for your hair. Alright I surrender!!! Essential dos and don’ts to home bang care… Keep the scotch tape far away from your bangs!!! This is one wife’s tail you should ignore at all costs! Taping your bangs down will push them much further down your forehead than they would naturally fall. After you remove the tape they will spring up about 2 inches shorter than expected. Leave the blunt edges to the professionals, cutting a perfectly straight blunt line on yourself is nearly impossible and you may just end up looking like a little kid who got a hold [...]...

Summer is ending and by now that beautiful sun kissed hair is looking a little brassy and tortured.  It’s not quite time to transition to those rich fall hair colors. There are some easy solutions to segway through September.  Rebecca Tame Zimmy, Cutler 57th Street senior colorist has a few tips on making this transition as painless as possible! We’ve all had exposure to the harsh elements of summer, including extreme heat from the sun, frizz from humidity, and mineral deposits from swimming in the ocean or chlorinated pools, a receipt for dried out color! Blonde hair can appear dull or brassy while brunettes and reds look washed out and watery. This also affects the appearance of your complexion. If your [...]...