82nd Annual Academy Awards- Lets talk Hair!

For a hairstylist there is nothing bigger than the Academy Awards. The Oscars are the perfect opportunity to show your absolute best work. With all the world looking on, and Hollywood’s A list as the clientele, you definitely want to bring your best game!! Theres nothing that compliments a perfect gown like a perfect head of hair…Here are my thoughts on the 82nd Annual Academy Awards…Lets talk hair!


Red Carpet Trend Alert! :

Whether the hair was down, half up, gathered to the side or completely up, the one common trend was that it was swept away from the face.
Keeping hair back and away from the face minus heavy fringe or multiple pieces hanging around your face frame really opens up a look. It’s incredibly fresh and clean and it’s the perfect complement to welcoming in spring!

One of my favorite looks this year was the soft waved look with a side part: Celebrities who pulled this off perfectly were:

Best Use of Extensions::

I’m loving Sandra Bullock’s perfectly polished Tresses. Her Use of Extensions to compliment and not overwhelm her style makes this my pick for Best use of Extensions. The Best Actress winner sure knows how to do Glam without being over the top. Great Choice Sandy!! Another award winner in my book is EasiXtend Elite extensions, available in both 16” and 20” they are the perfect clip in extension to create this look. The 100% remi human hair is the quality you want and need to create such a polished finish.

Kudos to the Gentlemen! I love when a man has a style of his own. Zac Efrons fun and flirty texture make this stud even more of a hottie in my book!
Guys to achieve this look it starts with a quality haircut and don’t be afraid of experimenting with a flatiron. You want to use a flatiron that is small enough to pick up those small pieces of hair. Try the hottie by Belson pro. And of course the perfect finishing product is key! Try using a Matte finish hair paste with a strong hold, especially if your stepping out on the town, you don’t want your style to fall flat!

Best Up-Do::

I can only imagine how long this style took to create or how much hair Sarah Jessica Parkers stylist had to add...one things for certain, more than her dress, it certainly stole the show!

I'll forgive the flyaway's in this shot and concentrate on the beautiful construction of this do. Its simple, elegent, dramatic and feminine all at the same time, something virtually impossible to pull off. Remember that the perfect updo, begins with the perfect blow-out!

WACKIEST LOOK OF THE OSCARS!

Ben Stiller sure went for the wow factor this year. Channeling his inner avatar Ben created a look that was hilarious and refreshing. Taking risk may be easier for a comedian but its something I encourage everyone to do. Sure maybe you want to stick to something that works for your species…
I love the decorated braids and with full makeup this look is certainly out of this world!!

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Heres hoping you never have a bad hair day again!

Soft waves have been around for ages and it looks like they’re here to stay! They are soft, feminine, and oh so effortless looking. Camila, Kate and Cameron pulled off this classic look beautifully. Of course as Host of Shear Genius I would expect to see Camila so perfectly pulled together but I was pleasantly surprised to see Kate and Cameron trying out this wonderful look as well. My absolute favorite tool for creating soft waves is Enzo Milano, no other tool even comes close to making beautiful long lasting waves that are one of a kind, and of course Red Carpet worthy!!