Metallic Makeup

Chromed finishes may have been over the top and hard-edged in the ’80s, but the advent of microfine shimmer has made the look softer and more universally flattering. “Metallics work on everyone, regardless of age, eye shape, or color,” Francelle says. “It’s a hint of life on the lid.” To keep the shine modern—not robotic—limit reflective shades to eyes and highlighted cheekbones, as Francelle did on model Chrishell Stubbs. “It should look simple and effortless.”

 

 

The New Classics.

When Yves Saint Laurent said, “Fashions fade; style is eternal,” he might not have been talking about beachy waves, but the sentiment holds. Long, windswept strands, which gained steam in the ’90s, are now ubiquitous, from the office to the runway. Beachy hair should carry over from day to night, so it can’t be such a mess that you can’t wear it to a cocktail party. Aim for a rougher, edgier version of Veronica Lake curls.

Bling!! Bling!!

Body Bling is back with an improved formula and an easy-to-use tube that ensures flawless application. And, the bronzer to the stars is now available in two versions: Body Bling Original for a natural tan and Body Bling Platinum for a shimmering champagne glow. We are so happy to offer both formulas at Holiday Salon!  Just in time for Spring and Summer…

Body Bling is the #1 bronzer used by beauty professionals and consumers around the globe. A must-have in everyone’s beauty arsenal, this sunless tanning illuminator gives everyone sexy, beautiful, glowing skin…without the risk of sun damage. Body Bling makes it easy to look “lit from within” – every day, all year long!

A YouTube Makeup Artist Goes Corporate.

Lancôme has signed YouTube makeup-artistry phenom Michelle Phan to be the brand’s official video makeup artist, making it the first luxury brand to have a social media superstar on its roster. Phan, a 22-year-old Tampa, Florida, native, has over 106,407,340 views on her own YouTube channel of makeup tutorials, so it strikes us as a pretty good marketing move to bring her on board. Don’t be shocked if/when other brands follow suit.

You can follow Holiday Salon’s makeup artists on Twitter.  See their own personal profile and makeup tips on http://www.twitter.com/EyebrowAllyOC and http://www.twitter.com/mishamakeup.

Foxy Hair in a Flash.

Whip Up a Posh Ponytail
What upgrades your usual fallback style from simple to sexy? Location, location, location. Perch it at the crown of your head, and it won’t channel a cheerleader. To do it, flip your head upside down to position the pony as high as possible, and secure it with a chic elastic for extra polish. Back-comb the top inch of the tail to add some oomph at the roots.

Flip Your Part
One of the fastest styles you can create without a pair of scissors? A low side part. It’s so dramatic and instantly chic, plus, it’s great for all hair types and textures. All you have to do is part hair about 4 to 6 inches above the ear then sweep strands back with one of the teeth on your comb. Smooth any flyaways with a drop of shine serum.

Don Something Dazzling
If you’re running crazy late for a party and your hair is only semi-done, slip on a flashy headband or a silk scarf. It makes such a glamorous statement, without any hassle. For maximum effect, pick something that has a colorful, eye-catching print.

Shiny happy hair products for the curly, the frizzy, and the stressed.

Having curly hair is a bit like being a medieval knight – you spend the better part of your adult life on the quest for something holy, magical, and maybe a total myth. For crusaders, it was a blessed metal cup.  For curly girls like me?  It’s a product line that tames your snarls and coils, without surrendering your hair to a flat-iron, a weekly blowout, or a relaxer.

No two curls are alike.  They should be treated as the wonder they are.  The Curl Conscience Product Line by Bumble and Bumble was created specifically for Curly Hair Types.  This product line was created using a unique moisture complex and curl enhancing enzyme which help forms bonds to help curl definition.

If you are a curly-cue…this product line would be great for you.  Bumble and Bumble is available at Holiday Salon.

Going to Great Lengths

These days, being older doesn’t have to mean losing your long hair.

Estée Lauder scion Aerin Lauder and her mother, Jo Carole Lauder, agree about many things beauty-related, from their devotion to brown eyeliner to the importance of applying a good moisturizer twice a day. But on one issue they simply do not see eye to eye. “My mother thinks I should cut my hair,” says Aerin, whose long, glossy, chestnut-colored hair is as much a part of her look as her posh Park Avenue wardrobe. “She told me to cut it just yesterday! She said my hair is so long that it’s ridiculous.” Aerin, a 37-year-old mother of two, has no immediate plans to take her mother’s advice but says she understands where Jo Carole, now in her early 60s, is coming from. “She’s from that generation of not growing it superlong,” Aerin explains. “But I just think long, layered hair looks very feminine, pretty and soft.”

There used to be a rule about a woman’s age and the length of her hair. Simply put, long was acceptable only for the young. Beauty guides like Beauty Begins at Forty, a 1984 book written by Barbara Coffey, a former Glamour magazine editor, didn’t mince words on the topic. “After 40, don’t wear long hair. Chin-length is a good length that provides versatility,” pronounced the author. Those who dared to transgress this rule, it was implied, were veering dangerously close to Jane Seymour territory.

But almost 25 years later, it’s not just the ingenues who are letting their hair down. Demi Moore, 45, she of the pixie cut in the days of Ghost, today has a flowing mane that falls to the middle of her back. Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kyra Sedgwick and Natascha McElhone, all in their mid-30s to early 40s, have hair that reaches their breasts. Even Meryl Streep has recently grown hers long again. And one year away from turning 60, she looks as sexy as she did 20 years ago.

“I definitely don’t believe that you have to cut off your long hair after 40,” says hairstylist Chris McMillan, who in his eponymous Los Angeles salon tends to the lustrous locks of Aniston and other leading ladies. “Women take better care of themselves on the whole. Their bodies are healthier, their skin, their hair—everything is healthier. It doesn’t all go to pot after 40 anymore.” It’s true. Whether it’s Pilates, dermatologist appointments or low-carb diets, well-maintained women in their mid-30s and 40s don’t look like their mothers did at their age. They’re dressing more youthfully and letting their hair grow long to match.

 

Mary-Loiuse Parker

Even so, not everyone is enamored of the over-40 long-hair trend. Salon AKS co-owner Alain Pinon believes that a shorter haircut is often a better way to go. “Women are in great shape in their 40s,” he says. “Long hair hides your shoulders, your neck and your bone structure—it closes everything up. We’re still attached to the idea that long hair is very feminine and that men like it better that way. But when you go short, everybody steps back and looks at you differently.”

And it goes without saying that one needs to dress appropriately to balance the look. “If you have long hair and you’re wearing age-appropriate clothing, it looks perfect, finished,” says Lauder. “But if you have long hair and very young clothing, it looks bizarre.”

Here, McMillan wouldn’t disagree: “If you’re going to have long hair, keep the outfit simple. A lot of women I see in Malibu, they’re overtanned, their long hair overstreaked. They think they’re twinsies with their daughters, and that’s not appropriate. When you’re in your 40s, you’ve got to keep it chic and simple. Do a long bang that swoops to the side with soft layers around the face, or a low ponytail like Carolyn Bessette. She was the perfect example of chic long hair.”

Enhance your skin. Tips from the famed Misha Nesselrod.

 

we all want beautiful skin...

Don’t fret if your skin isn’t spot- and line-free—that’s what primer and foundation are for. To fake a pristine complexion, follow these steps given to us by Misha Nesselrod, Holiday’s Key Makeup Artist: 
1) To prevent makeup from settling into lines and acne scars, prep skin with a primer.Smear it on everywhere you intend to apply foundation or concealer. 
2) Depending on your preference, dampen a sponge or brush 
3) Pour a nickel-size drop of foundation into your hand, and dip the brush or the pointed end of the sponge into it. 
4) Spread the foundation onto your skin in the thinnest possible layers. Makeup artists swear that if you start at your forehead and move down toward the nose, cheeks, and chin, you’ll get the most natural-looking finish. (It helps to smooth down all the little hairs on your cheeks and keeps you from ODing on tricky areas, like your jawline.)

Holiday’s Hair Accessories Report.

Just in: a headband that’s chic, comfortable, and doesn’t break our bank account (three musts). The hair clips and headbands from True Birds are so pretty and romantic, we thought of Renoir’s ballerinas—all the chiffon going on. Our favorite is the Budding Chiffon, the line’s signature look. We’ve been obsessed with headbands for a while now, and this one is so easy to wear, we couldn’t take it off for days!

There’s nothing like a good headband on a bad hair day. But, according to a Goody survey, 62 percent of women complain that they get painful headaches from the accessories. No need to suffer: These four are comfortable and stylish.

1. Terri Fellows links-on elastic: Created by Fellows, a hairstylist at the James Corbett Studio in New York City, the double-elastic straps shown above can also be twisted into cool ponytail holders. We love the camel-colored one—it looks gorg in brown hair and nearly disappears on blondes. If you want a brighter color for summer, our pick is the robin’s-egg blue.

2. L. Erickson Double Strap Headwrap Silk Dupioni: The double straps—one slightly thicker than the other—have a slight shine, thanks to the silk coating.

3. Goody Sport 2-Layer Headband: These thick cloth bands are perfect for working out or for schlepping around on the weekend—or, if you go with the black one, even for a cocktail party with a casual bun.

4. Pluma:  They’re more for show than for holding a large amount of hair back, but they’re so chic and come in a zillion color options.

Michelle Obama’s New ‘Do.

Our First Lady’s hair was the talk of the town when she stepped out with fresh new cut at a celebration of country music at the White House. The bob has been gaining popularity for a while, and this woman could do the same thing for short hair that she did for J. Crew.  With all the hustle and bustle about Michelle’s new cut, it turns out no scissors were involved! Mrs. Obama’s spokeswoman confirmed that there was no haircut, just some creative styling.  Just goes to show that you can achieve many looks with your hair with some styling tips. When you make your next appointment at Holiday Salon, ask your stylist for some new tips on how to wear your hair.