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Posted by on Jan 13, 2013 in Celeb-essence |

She’s got the look: Sparkling Burnt Orange Almonds

The almond nail shape is a favorite for this singer, but the color choice was a bit unusual for the red carpet. To be fair, it could be photography. Who is this envelope pusher (and opener)?

New mama and Golden Globe winner Adele! Congratulations.
Update: It’s copper. Try this at home with Sally Hansen New Complete Salon Manicure in Copper Penny and So Much Fawn

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Posted by on Jan 13, 2013 in Celeb-essence |

She’s got the look: Jennifer Lawrence, Dior, Dove and Sally Hansen

“This is Dior Haute Couture. I don’t know what haute means, but I had to say it.” – Jennifer Lawrence on her Golden Globes dress

Jennifer Lawrence set tongues on fire when she showed up on the red carpet in a stunning Dior gown with gold metallic belt, one of two Dior gowns she was rumored to be musing over.  I don’t quite get the “cup” holders, but it’s pure glamour, nonetheless.  Dove Celebrity Stylist Mark Townsend focused on hair to accent the silhouette of the dress, and shares with Solessence readers how to get this look:

“When I saw Jennifer’s Dior Couture gown I immediately knew I wanted to pull her hair up to accentuate the amazing silhouette of the dress.

  • Start by applying a large dollop of the Dove Style+Care Nourishing Curls Whipped Cream Mousse to damp hair and dry with a diffuser attachment to encourage natural curls.
  • Next, take random sections of hair and spray Dove Style+Care Strength & Shine Flexible Hold Hairspray before wrapping the hair around a 1/2 inch curling iron to enhance the curls.
  • Spray Oribe Dry Texture spray all over and scrunched with hands.
  • Take 3 to 4 inch sections of hair around the hairline and loosely braid before pulling all the hair back into a low chignon.  Secure with bobby pins.
“As always, I finished with the Dove Style+Care Strength & Shine Extra Hold Hairspray to keep the hair in place all night.”
Try the nails at home with : Sally Hansen New Complete Salon Manicure in Sheer Ecstasy
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Posted by on Jan 13, 2013 in Celeb-essence |

She’s got the look: Connie Britton, Golden Globes

Celebrity hairstylist Rod Ortega created Connie Britton’s classic 1940’s old Hollywood look for the 2013 Golden Globes

I love Connie Britton as an actress, but I’ve also long envied her hair.  Inspired by Rita Hayworth’s look in ‘Gilda’, celebrity hairstylist Rod Ortega used luxury hair line Leonor Greyl to style Britton’s gorgeous, long locks.  Lucky us, Solessence readers get the steps to recreate this look!

Get this look at home

  • Dampen hair and prep it with Leonor Greyl’s Serum de Soie Sublimateur on the ends.
  • On the roots, apply Leonor Greyl’s Mousse au Lotus Volumatrice. Ortega used both of these products together to guarantee healthy, high shine, and movable hair through the evening.
  • Begin blow drying the hair with a round boar brush, smoothing out the hair and finished drying it
  • Before using a heat styling tool, Ortega recommends using Leonor Greyl’s Spray Structure Naturelle. “This setting spray is very important because it’s going to give the hold for the style.”
  • Use a 1-inch curling iron and set the hair with the setting spray.  Let hair cool and brush the waves out with a large paddle brush into beautiful, shiny waves.
  • Secure the waves with Leonor Greyl’s Lacque Souple, a couple of pumps of the Leonor Greyl Spray Structure Naturelle to finish the look.

This is one of my favorite luxury lines, and you must treat yourself to it this year.  Leonor Greyl is available at WWW.leonorgreyl-usa.com

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Posted by on Jan 11, 2013 in Beauty, Nails |

And now a big THANK YOU…we won Nails Magazine January Cover!

After months of waiting, the issues are shipping and I can finally speak!  Thanks to all who voted to put Hammered Metals on the cover of January 2013 Nails Magazine. It is such an honor, and so exciting to have been alongside the many creative entries from fellow nail professionals all around the world.  It was equally exciting for my fabulous hand model, Mary Beth Gahn and photographer Alan David Charles, the team that made it possible.

Nails Magazine is available through subscription or in pdf form here. Inside, you’ll also be able to see all finalists and a roundup of notable entries that made the cut.

Want to try the hammered metal nails?  Behind-the-scenes photos and step by steps available at Nails Magazine online.

I am not one for a lot of resolutions, but this year I am pushing all personal boundaries in nail design.  The cover was a wonderful way to start things off.  Thank you again, and I hope to see your entry this fall for Nail Magazine January 2014.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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