Rachael Ray

There’s one thing women want from their haircut: To look good all the time. Whether it’s on the weekend, at a formal gathering, at work, in the supermarket, or in the park, making sure your hair works to suit your lifestyle is important. The right cut can make you feel confident, prettier, and happier. But choosing the right cut is only half the battle. The other half? Learning how to style your locks so they suit your day, the occasion, your mood, and the rest of your look. My looks for Ulta are not only easy to maintain, they’re also super easy to style. Mist hair generously from scalp to ends with Redken Layer Lift 07. Blow dry using a Denman Brush and [...]...

We’re all told that our haircut should work for us. It should be easy to style at home, continue to look great as it grows out, and instantly transform us. After all, a woman’s hair is her crowning glory. But the ways in which you style your locks at home also make a huge difference to how much you love your new style. My latest looks for Ulta make it super easy to achieve hair greatness when you style them yourself at home, all you need is a little know-how! For example, short hair can seem tricky, but there are plenty of ways to change your look from day to night, formal to casual. The three looks above can take you to [...]...

There’s nothing like the thrill of getting a new haircut. You feel confident, special, different, excited. And those feelings don’t have to stop when you leave the salon. My latest collection for ULTA make it easy to style your locks in more ways than one. Experimenting with your new cut is a great way to discover new styles that work for you. One of the most popular cuts this year is heavy, blunt bangs.  First Lady Michelle Obama recently cut bangs as a way to change up her look, and mum-to-be Kim Kardashian also recently made the chop.  Bangs are a great look for Spring and, contrary to popular belief, can be styled in a number of different ways. How to achieve [...]...

Winter’s almost over, but that doesn’t mean that the last few weeks won’t cause damage to your skin, hair, and nails. The best way to beat winter dryness (and ensure you’re looking your best for Spring) is to start taking action now. As with anything, looking good takes regular maintenance. Here are five ways to ensure your skin, hair, and nails are in top condition. 1. Make Cuticle Oil Your Best Friend Are your nails brittle and weak, maybe even prone to breaking or flaking off? Chances are that they’re dry. Our hands are exposed to all the elements, and the best way to maintain healthy nails is to apply cuticle oil every night before you go to sleep. Rub one to [...]...

Some hairstyles are like a little black dress, they never go out of style. One such look is the classic French Roll (also known as the French Twist). From Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Catherine Deneuve, the French roll is beloved for its chic look and easy to achieve style. It’s worn by dozens of actresses on the red carpet and this season was a featured trend at New York Fashion Week. The best part about the roll is its diversity. At Betsey Johnson I created a roll of extravagant proportions, extending the roll upwards with plenty of volume. At Louise Goldin Anthony Turner kept the look sleek and simple, while at Clover Canyon Linh Nguyen used an Alice band [...]...

Designer: Tadashi Shoji Photographer: Jane Kratochvil There’s nothing we love more than a creative hair look, and Rodney Cutler’s romantic side braid and roll combination was especially beautiful. Inspired by a girl running through the woods, it’s an easy style for anyone to achieve at home. Designer: Diane Von Furstenberg Photographer: Lucia Cannonieri It may be freezing in New York, but that didn’t stop Diane Von Furstenberg’s make up artist James Kaliardos from wishing for warmer days. The iconic designer sent models down the runway with a spring-inspired hot pink lip, a refreshing change from the mulberry mouths that have been dictating trends lately. Designer: La Perla Photographer: Adam Lerner Who said lingerie had to be paired with Victoria’s Secret style waves? At La Perla, models sported bold red lips [...]...

If you haven’t already heard, 2013’s color of the year is….wait for it….emerald! That’s right, the rich green color has beat out all the others to become Pantone’s color of the year, but how are you going to wear it? Lucky for you, I’ve got some suggestions on where (and how) to sport the hue. 1. On Your Eyes If all out green shadow is just too scary, line your upper and lower lashes with emerald liner. It helps to make brown eyes pop and warms paler skin tones! Estée Lauder has some great options. 2. On Your Nails Whether you splash a coat on your toes or your fingers, paint your nails with a deep, dark emerald. The hue is [...]...

Christmas and New Year celebrations are over, and it’s back into work. No doubt you made some resolutions on New Year’s Eve, but a week in, are you keeping any of them? Setting huge goals can be tough to maintain, so why not start small? Pledging to hit the gym every morning at 6 a.m. isn’t likely to happen, but taking your eye makeup off every night (even if you get home late!) is a little easier to stick to. Here are some resolutions that will ensure 2013 is the year of great skin and hair! 1. Remove Your Makeup One of the easiest ways to increase aging and clog pores? Sleeping with your makeup on.  You don’t have to wash your [...]...

It’s that time of year again—the end of it!—and wondering what to wear on New Year’s Eve is a hard to decision to make. And once you’ve chosen your outfit, how are you going to wear your hair and makeup? So rather than worry about finding the perfect outfit to ring in the New Year, why not take inspiration from three always chic Hollywood beauties. 1. Classic Up-do and the LBD When all else fails, nothing beats a little black dress. It’s chic, sexy, and it always looks good with a sophisticated up-do. Make like Natalie Portman and opt for a classic French Twist—I recommend Redken Fashion Work 12 for keeping stray hairs in place. The formula is dry and lightweight, and doesn’t [...]...