Rachael Ray

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 [...]...

We’ve all walked out of a salon thinking what just happened, and that hair dresser must have been on a different planet when interpreting my request. However, there are some safe guards to avoid potential hair disasters. Getting the right look doesn’t need to feel like you’ve just won the lottery. Consult with your stylist at every appointment: Even if you’ve been seeing the same stylist for years, its important to take a few minutes at the beginning of every appointment to have a consultation. Your stylist will ask what you like about your hair, and if there’s anything you’d like to change. Let her know if you have any concerns, if you’d like to try a new look, or if you have any [...]...

I know growing up in Australia that skin care was not top of the list when it came to the gents. But now hitting my 40s it’s time to take note. For a skin care product to earn my trust, it must work quickly & visibly and be simple to use. Those same requirements are the case for most guys. We don’t have a lot of time to put into grooming and want to be in/out of the bathroom in a breeze. My friend, healthy skin care expert Celeste Hilling, knows what guys want. She recently launched Skin Authority MAN. Celeste dropped off the products along with two key stats: 83% of men are attracted to products which are specifically packaged [...]...

Swim Wear Week in Miami South Beach! Being by the beach still requires a little effort and looking your best. Here are some fabulous dos that not only work for the beach but translate into afternoon cocktail hour following a day at the beach! Top knot I love this look because it’s simple to style and it does have a dressier feel to it. To get the look: Pull already dried hair into a very tight pony tail on top of the head. Take 1’’ sections and gently back comb section by section. Make sure your sections are airy but provide maximum volume. Spray with a light hold hairspray, Redken 12 Fashion Works, use generously to hold the back combing and volume in [...]...

  Wow what an amazing experience! I just finished working on the final Harry Potter premiere from London to New York City! Coming away from this made me think about the perception of short hair and how a lot of people think it is challenging to get various looks from a short hair cut. Not always the case as we discovered this week. Below are three looks I did for Emma and the key to variation is making sure the hair works with the event, outfit and make up! To get the look: Blow dry with a round brush using Cutler Protectant Treatment Spray and Redken Power Tame. To get the look: Redken Sheer Straight, Redken Glass 01 and finish with Cutler Shine [...]...

Summer certainly has its advantages but when it comes to the health of your hair it’s not doing us any favors! Avoiding sun, salt and choline damage is nearly impossible but here are some healthy summer treats to minimize the suffering.  Shampoo Treatments Redken Color Extend After-Sun Shampoo: An intense replenishment for sun-exposed hair, it gently cleanses and removes minerals, chlorine and salon deposits while helping to repair sun damaged hair. Purology Essential Repair Color Max: A light weight mist that fortifies and helps repair hair while delivering extra color protection and radiant shine. Malibu 2000 Crystal Gel: For you blondies that love the pool, exposure to chlorine can cause a greeinsh tinge to the hair. It will remove any chlorine damage and mineral build-up gently. [...]...