Author: Iskra Banović

The key to any hairstyle is getting the hair texture right. Whether you wear your hair loose or do it up somehow, prepping the base right is integral to every look. From messy buns and boho braids to formal updos, knowing how to texturize your hair properly can make all the difference to your hairstyles. We’ll be talking about texture this month in a three-part series devoted to achieving proper hair texture: the first part discusses texturizing products, their role and what you need to buy. Investing in the right texturizing products is extremely important because they give you: Support…

I am a certified product junkie and have at least 10 bottles of hairspray in the cabinet under my sink at any given time. I rotate a lot of them in and out, and I throw more than my fair share into the trash when they turn out to be an utter disappointment. Eventually, I always go back to my favorites. Without further adieu, I give you the 9 go-to hairsprays that never seem to leave my repertoire. 1. CHI Royal Treatment Ultimate Control Hair Spray CHI Royal Treatment Ultimate Control Hair Spray is the everyday hair spray that I…

Style Transformation: Michelle Williams Michelle Williams has been a red carpet regular since her early days as Dawson’s Creek’s obligatory blonde bombshell and even earlier days as a ’90s television regular on Baywatch, Lassie and Home Improvement. Now she’s shifted from the small screen to the big and, as is Hollywood custom, has also evolved her fashion style to match her new A-lister status. The journey has been a long, ruffled road with more frills, bows and headbands than that illusive little celebrity we know as Bo Peep… Creek-y Beginnings Her breakout role as Jennifer Lindley in Dawson’s Creek (alongisde…

Get Red Carpet-ready in no time with these hair accessories! The Hair Accessories Lust List – You know you’ve earned your title as a true-blue connoisseur of all things fine and fancy when you start truly dressing up your hair. And no, I don’t mean styling it into something other than your go-to ponytail. We’re talking about paying as much attention to what you wear in your hair as you do to your outfit when you’re heading out. We all have – and are entitled to – our laidback days but when you want to make heads turn, a flat-out-fabulous…

Best Oscars Hairstyles Through The Years The Oscars are about fashion and style every bit as much as they are about celebrating the cinematic arts. Before all the ‘Best of Oscars 2016…’ lists start popping up all over the Internet, I thought it’d be fun to check out five of the prettiest hairstyles from previous ceremonies. Here’s what the stars have brought to the most hallowed of red carpets over the last few years. 2006 Michelle Williams I love Michelle Williams for making pixie haircuts beautiful again. Michelle’s vintage-inspired canary yellow Vera Wang gown is the stuff Oscars’ legends are…

Must Have Products for Long Lasting Color Vibrancy Fighting hair color fade can be a losing battle. If your reds don’t stay vibrant, your blonds get brassy, or your brunette color turns mousey long before it’s time for your next visit to the salon, these products and tips may be what’s necessary to win the war against fading hair color. Brighten Brassy Highlights with Blond Brightening Shampoo The biggest complaint about highlights or blond hair color is that they often turn brassy after a few weeks. Brassy highlights can be the result of mineral deposits in your water, toner that…

Whether your blond hair is natural, colored, or highlighted it can be very common for your blond locks to appear brassy or yellow. The same holds true for silver or bright white hair. These unwanted tones can be very annoying and unflattering. Causes can range from mineral deposits in your water, faded color, environmental exposure, or under and over-processed highlights. You can balance this problem by using brightening shampoo and/or conditioner. As a blond, I can relate and decided to give Pravana’s Pure Light Brightening Shampoo and Conditioner a try. I also tried both products on several clients in my…

Balayage highlights are highlights that are painted onto the hair using a free-hand technique, rather than using foils or a cap to highlight the hair. The results are a very subtle, natural look. Ombre highlights are often achieved using a balayage technique. Balayage highlights are typically done in a salon by a professional. I would not recommend attempting to do balayage highlights at home. What is Sunglitz? Sunglitz is a highlighting system developed by Farouk Systems. The Sunglitz Lightening System selectively subtracts color pigments from the hair just like the sun. The specially formulated pigments brighten and enhance tones to…

The Karlie I live in New York City, which is really the Center of the Universe (people in Seattle may think their Fremont neighborhood is the center of the universe but they’re wrong), so when I see trends on the streets, in the subways, and on the runways of Fashion Week I take note. And sometimes pictures, although people are a little weirded out with random iPhone photographers such as myself so I don’t do this as often as I would like. Consider this slideshow my trend reporting for what’s hot in hair right now, based on red carpet perusing,…

Homecoming Hairstyles Find Yours Here One of the biggest trends we’re seeing for homecoming, prom, weddings, and other formal occasions, is the pinned-back hairstyle. Pinned-back hair is a nice alternative to a dressed-down ponytail and a more dressed up version of simply wearing your hair down. Homecoming Hairstyles are on the fashion front and you need to move right now for cosmetology colleges and high school girls everywhere. You want to look unique and you need to be beautiful so don’t be afraid to try something different but make sure it complements your face. A big poofy style is not cool on a…

Homecoming dances tend to be slightly less formal than prom. The hottest trend of the moment is long hair curled and worn down and paired with a gorgeous dress, heels, and jewelry. Pin your hair back or add a bit of bling, and you are good to go. But there are also trends that will set you apart from the crowd, including: These 8 hairstyle trends are styles you can do yourself at home, but I always recommend getting your hair done professionally to ensure it won’t frizz up on you or fall down by the end of the night. Just make…

Andre Walker Reveals Cold Weather Hat Looks That Will Keep You Looking Hot Rain, snow, slush and cold weather are here and with that comes the ubiquitous hat. “Think of your winter hat as an accessory to your outfit,” says seven-time Emmy award winning stylist and founder of Andre Walker Haircare, Andre Walker. “No matter what type of hat you favor, the hat shouldn’t necessarily hide your hair, but should complement it. If you consider the type of hat you are wearing, whether it be a Cable Knit, Trapper, Russian or Beanie, and work the hair around it, you can…