Fabrice Gili

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A DIY Recipe That Will Give You Sexy Beach Waves in Minutes

Achieving those highly covetable beach waves doesn't mean you have to head to the ocean.

Achieving those highly covetable beach waves doesn't mean you have to head to the ocean. It doesn't mean you have to break out the curling iron or store-bought texturizing spray, either. Save a few pennies with this DIY salt spritz — and stock up on sunscreen with the cash you save. Fabrice Gili, creative director of Frédéric Fekkai SoHo, divulged his quick and easy recipe for carefree waves that requires only three ingredients (all of which you probably have sitting around at home).

  • Step 1: Take an empty and clean spray bottle and fill it up with eight ounces of water.
  • Step 2: Add two heaping tablespoons of kosher or sea salt to the water and shake.
  • Step 3: Mix a teaspoon of your favorite hair gel to the saltwater solution and shake it once again. This will give hair a little bit more texture.
  • Step 4: Spray a liberal amount onto wet or very damp hair and do not brush through; finger-comb only, if necessary. Scrunch hair in your hands to help curls form, or just leave it be and let it air dry naturally.
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Backstage Beauty: Alice + Olivia

Earlier this week, Fab reviewed the Alice + Olivia spring line, while Yum reported on the yummy cupcakes that were served.

Earlier this week, Fab reviewed the Alice + Olivia spring line, while Yum reported on the yummy cupcakes that were served. And now I've got the scoop on the models' hair.

The theme of the show was Alice in Wonderland, and it was held at the NYC boutique as opposed to a ballroom or the Bryant Park Tents. How quaint! Just so that you feel like you've really experienced this event, I've just recently gotten all of the information on how the wonderful (and I'm not just saying that because he's my hairdresser), Fabrice Gili from the Frederic Fekkai Salon in Soho, who styled all of the models' hair.


To find out how to create this 70's, Jane Birkin-inspired look at home in three easy steps, read more

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Beauty Byte: Frédéric Fekkai Snips Away In Soho

Renown uptown celebrity hairstylist Frederic Fekkai has opened a chic new 3,000 square foot Soho salon which provides high end clientele with: hair styling, coloring, manicure, pedicure, waxing, brow grooming and make-up application.

Renown uptown celebrity hairstylist Frederic Fekkai has opened a chic new 3,000 square foot Soho salon which provides high end clientele with: hair styling, coloring, manicure, pedicure, waxing, brow grooming and make-up application. Last week, I was one of the lucky gals on the receiving end of their services. The talented and sweet Creative Director, Fabrice Gili cut and coiffed my hair making me feel like part of the glamorous elite.

The salon has a very hip, energetic and calming aura to it. There is no sign out front, it's open, airy and industrial. It features private changing rooms with a coat check, a separate spa/pedicure area, as well as a central, yet private, hair washing room. This room was really something special. It was adorned with built in flat screen TVs and Japanese ergonomic electric chairs to adjust you when it's go time at the sink.

I especially appreciated my five minute long intense scalp massage and the refreshing cool rinse to help close the cuticles on my hair shaft to keep it looking shiny. I also had the option to cocktail or not - after all it was happy hour time at the salon!

This location offers extended hours to specially cater to its dedicated clients. While at the salon, feel free to relax on the dark brown leather lounges, have an espresso at the long coffee bar in the center of the room, catch up on Sugar site surfing or download some music. The salon has both a Wi-Fi connection and iPod docking stations.