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How-to: Charlize Theron’s sexy short hair at the Oscars

Posted on Monday, February 25/2013

The look: Short, sexy and effortless. The inspiration: “My inspiration came mainly from her short hair, which she cut three months ago for a movie. I wanted Charlize’s hair to look like she... > continue reading

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How-to: The aerodynamic updo at Mary Katrantzou S/S ’13

Hair

Posted on Thursday, January 31/2013

The look: An extended, elongated updo reminiscent of Queen Nefertiti. The inspiration: “The Mary Katrantzou collection was slick, graphic and very conceptual and I wanted to create an elegant, almost couture-like style to... > continue reading

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How-to: Amy Adams’ modern finger waves at the Golden Globes

Hair

Posted on Thursday, January 17/2013

The look: A new take on the classic Marcel wave, with a small, loose, twisted bun placed on the side of the nape behind the waved detail. The bun was tied tight and... > continue reading

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How-to: The bun/braid combo at Jeremy Scott S/S ’13

Hair

Posted on Monday, January 14/2013

The look: “New World Power:” smooth, sleek and perfect-looking hair with a long six-strand braid attached to a perfectly placed small bun. The inspiration: “The clothing collection this season is very expensive-looking and... > continue reading

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How-to: New Bond girl Naomie Harris’ classic Hollywood waves

Hair

Posted on Wednesday, December 19/2012

The look: Classic Hollywood waves at the Australian premiere of Skyfall. (By Alan White for Moroccanoil.) The how-to: 1. Apply a small amount of Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream together with Moroccanoil Treatment to towel-dried... > continue reading

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How-to: Julianne Hough’s finger waves at the Emmys ’12

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Posted on Wednesday, September 26/2012

The look: Finger waves. The inspiration: “We were channelling a ‘Midnight in Paris‘ look. We wanted something more polished and perfected so we all decided on a finger wave look, which isn’t easy... > continue reading

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