While the top designers in America were vying to win the 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award, what really wowed the crowd were the two hair looks designed by celebrity stylist, Renato Campora for Frédéric Fekkai.

As the exclusive beauty partner for the event, the Fekkai team worked closely with Vogue and the 10 Designer Finalists to create two special hairstyles, the Wet Look and the Dry Look, to compliment each of the collections.

The trend: TEXTURE. It was clear that sleek and straight is out, and volume and structure is in. Both hairstyles tell a story through texture, and offer a modern take on two young, trendy looks: the twisted ponytail, and the airy, bohemian partial up-do. Additional details about these two looks are attached here and also below.

Look #1: The Wet Look

The first look is a sculptural and edgy ponytail. It’s modern, young and sexy. The texture tells a story through the wet and twisted hard hair. Pieces are left in front for an effortless feel, inspired by some of the graphic trends shown in the collections.

To achieve this look:

Use your hands as styling tools to create this piecey look.

Apply Fekkai COIFF(tm) Extra Control Styling Gel to damp hair and comb through with fingers, no blow dry required.

Pull hair into textured sections before twisting together into a low ponytail just above the nape of the neck.

Secure the twist with bobby pins, letting shorter pieces fall to the side.

Shape the hair into a long sleek ponytail.

Look #2: The Dry Look

The second look is a modern, angelic take on a tousled, bohemian style. It’s dramatic, yet romantic and very wearable. Hair is full and voluminous with an airy soft texture that allows for movement as you walk. Pieces are left in front to frame the face and accentuate the jewelry shown in the collections.

To achieve this look:

Apply Fekkai COIFF(tm) Strong Hold Mousse to damp hair and scrunch with fingers as you blow dry completely to create the wild texture.

Wrap hair in big sections around twist-ties (fabric curling rods) to create volume at the roots and soft curl for movement.

Tease hair at the roots using a fine comb, and apply Fekkai Au Naturel Powder Clean Dry Shampoo to add thickness and extra structure, but no weight.

Pin the sides to the back of the head and secure with bobby pins.

To secure height at the crown, finish with a fine mist of Fekkai Full Blown Volume Lifting Hairspray.

Products used:

Fekkai COIFF(tm) Extra Control Styling Gel Never flaky or sticky – This lightweight medium hold gel keeps hair exactly where you want it. The innovative all Day Style-Memory Lasting Complex shapes and controls the hair throughout the day…and night! Retail Price: $23.00, Bloomingdales

Fekkai COIFF(tm) Strong Hold Volume Mousse Fully fabulous – This ultra-light whipped mousse achieves the impossible? all day, all-out body and texture that never falls flat. Retail Price: $23.00, Bloomingdales

Fekkai Full Blown Volume Lifting Hairspray – This lightweight formula holds volume to lift the roots and delivers powerful fullness that is never stiff or sticky. Retail Price: $20.00, Saks Fifth Avenue

Fekkai Au Naturel Powder Clean Dry Shampoo – This naturally formulated product free of sulfates, parabens, dyes and synthetic fragrances, gently cleanses hair with a natural botanical blend, infuses hair with conditioning ingredients, removes excess oil and builds volume. Hair is left refreshed and revived without the use of water. Retail Price: $23.00, Fekkai.com

Actress Katerina Graham as “Bonnie”

Katerina has medium thick and relaxed curly hair to start.

To achieve this look:

1. Shampoo and condition hair with White Sands Vegan Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner to improve hydration levels and stand strength.

2. Spray on White Sands Porosity the Fix and apply Curl up in Silk Medium Mousse to define texture and remove frizz, drying tresses under a hairdryer.

3. Spray entire head with White Sands Liquid Texture Medium Hold.
Take 1-inch partings, starting at nape. Gather each 1-inch section and hold a 1 ½ inch curling iron vertical and wrap hair around barrel from scalp to ends.

4. Let curls drop and separate with White Sands Smudge Texture Creme for a soft relaxed curl look

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Actress Candice Accola as “Caroline”

Candice has thick, natural wavy hair to start.

To achieve this look:

1. Shampoo and condition hair with White Sands Vegan Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner to thoroughly cleanse, while infusing a vital moisture balance back into each strand.

2. Blow dry hair with a medium round brush for fullness.

3. Spray entire head with White Sands Liquid Texture Firm Hold.
Section off 1-inch partings starting at the nape area. Take these 1-inch sections and using a 1-inch barrel curling iron, curl hair from ends to scalp (like a roller). Remove iron and clip into place until entire head is set. Wait until cooled.

4. Remove clips and brush out for a soft, sexy, wavy style. Spray with White Sands Infinity Finishing Spray for a flexible hold that repels outside moisture, while providing a long lasting style: a must on set!

Stay tuned for Katerina Graham hairstyle tips.

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Sweetie Headband – $90
Perfectly sweet and pretty.
Emily Elizabeth Jewelry is happy to announce the launch of the Holiday 2009 “Golden Girl” Collection.  The Golden Girl collection includes both jewelry and hair accessories, which are done in 14K gold plate and/or leather.

Designer Emily Kolins was inspired by the hope, glamour, fun and positivity of the holiday season. Prices range between $22 and $125.

Ahola Ring – $125
Truly beautiful. Whether for a party, as a promise ring or a gift to yourself for your right hand, the Ahola ring is a wonderful option when looking for a bold yet elegant ring.

View the full holiday collection today at emilyelizabethjewelry.com

With one of the most attractive casts on TV, it is no surprise the debut of CW’s Vampire Diaries pulled in more viewers than any other new show launch in the network’s history. Thanks to series hairstylist Randa Squillacote and the #1 product line found on today’s top TV and movie sets, White Sands Hair Care products, staying beautiful has never been so easy in the midst of the good and evil battle between vampires.

Looking for the juicy, backstage secrets on how to copy the hairstyles of your favorite Vampire Diaries beauty? Randa Squillacote shares her on set tips to achieve their star style with ease.

Actress Nina Dobrev as “Elena”

Nina has medium thickness and a natural wavy pattern to start.

To achieve this look:

1. Shampoo and condition hair with White Sands Vegan
Volumizing Shampoo and Volumizing Conditioner for a clean canvas.

2. Blow dry hair with a large round brush, spraying sections with White Sands Liquid Texture Medium Hold for its thermal protection and color enhancers. This technique creates volume and shine with just a round brush in hand.

3. Using White Sands Liquid Texture Firm Hold, flat iron hair in sections starting at the crown and lift

Stay tuned for Candice Accola and Katerina Graham hairstyle tips.

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Change your hair from “Everyday” to “Glam”. Enter for a chance to win a makeover and year supply of Pantene products!  The makeover will happen in either LA or NY PLUS there is a $1,000 shopping spree!  Just go to the Pantene site  and fill out the entry form.

But wait! There is more! The Pantene Pro Secrets site is the destination for must see hairstyling tips with video how tos by Celebrity Stylist Hallie Bowman. Videos include:  The Swept Back Updo, Everyday Volume, Cocktail Curls (which is gorgeous!), Everyday Smooth, and Bohemian Braid. There are also style tips for wearing Ethnic hair naturally. Just click the “stylelist videos” tap on the homepage.

Have a “Hair Emergency?”, share your toughest hair problems with Celebrity Stylist Hallie Bowman.  Check out other questions she responded to from other Pantene Fans.

“The hair for Alice+Olivia is a crossroads of edgy and girly; we created a look for funky, confident women” – Frederic Fekkai

Lead stylist, Andred Rodman for Fekkai – The look of Alice + Olivia
Andre Rodman, lead stylist for Frédéric Fekkai added a fun, punky edginess to the sweet, girly looks at the Alice + Olivia show.  To get the look Rodman twirled crimped hair around a double barreled iron in a figure eight pattern.  He then pulled the front piece to the side, smoothed it with Fekkai Coiff™ Magnifique Ultra-Light Finishing Crème and secured it neatly with jeweled pins.

Products used:

Fekkai Coiff™ Contrôle Ironless Straightening Balm: A miraculous, non-chemical balm that provides weightless straightening while you blow dry.  This creamy balm contains special featherweight silicones for sleek, chic hair that resists frizz and fly-aways. This balm delivers a salon-like blow-out, sans stylist.  SRP: $25.00, 3.4 fl. oz. bottle

Fekkai Coiff™ Magnifique Ultra-Light Finishing Crème: This airy soufflé-like formula floats through layers to add definition and style.  Simply “rake” crème through the hair concentrating on the ends to whip hair into its softest, sexiest shape.  SRP: $23.00, net wt. 1.7 oz. Jar

Fekkai Full Blown Volume Lifting Hairspray – This lightweight formula holds volume to lift the roots and delivers powerful fullness that is never stiff or sticky. SRP: $20.00, 5oz

As the bun become the new fall trend, why not mix it up with a funky twist.  Philip Pelusi and his Tela design team, created a sexy, chic look for over thirty models at the Kati Stern’s Venexiana Mercedes Benz fashion week show.

Wanna try this look?  Below are step by step tips to create this great look- perfect for a night out or the office.

1. Make a side part and take three inches of the hair closest to the front and pin to the side.

2. Take another three inches from the crown of the head, right behind the section of hair you just marked off and pin  that to the side as well.

3. You should be left with two sections of hair on both sides of your head.

4. Take the hair from the right section, and twist hair into a low ponytail, you should go from your temple to the nape of your neck.

5. Take the hair from the left section, and do the same but make sure you keep hair on an angle.

6. You should be left with 2 “rolls” on each side of you head.

7. With the hair in the low ponytail, you should coil pieces together and allow them to fold into each other, just use pins to hold hair in place.

8. Take the top section from the crown of your head and twist that piece loosely like a rope and pin it to your head.

9. Take the last section of hair and fold the hair into the rolls with your finger and pin all loose pieces with your finger.

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Lead Stylist, Teddy Charles for Frédéric Fekkai the look of  Rag & Bone
Teddy Charles, lead stylist for Frédéric Fekkai, created a rough and tousled look full of texture and volume for the Rag & Bone Spring 2010 show.  After a few spritzes of Fekkai Tousled Wave Spray he rolled hair to make it piecey.  He then wrapped and teased the hair into messy tendrils with Fekkai Full Blown Volume Lifting Hairspray.  He completed the look with the Fekkai Au Natural Dry Shampoo to create a matte finish.

Products Used:
Fekkai Coiff Océanique Tousled Wave Spray – Create a tousled, wavy look with this lightweight styling mist. Touchable polymers help to form and rejuvenate waves with flexible  control.  $23,  5oz.

Fekkai Full Blown Volume Lifting Hairspray – This lightweight formula holds volume to lift the roots and delivers powerful fullness that is never stiff or sticky. $20,  5oz.

Fekkai Au Naturel Powder Clean Dry Shampoo – This naturally formulated product free of sulfates, parabens, dyes and synthetic fragrances, gently cleanses hair with a natural botanical blend, infuses hair with conditioning ingredients, removes excess oil and builds volume. Hair is left refreshed and revived without the use of water.   $23,  2.9oz.