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For a modern take on the classic bob as seen on Christina Hendricks at the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards, we went to celebrity hairstylist Philip Carreon who created the look for the Mad Men star. Watch our video for his expert tips on how to create this curly bob hairstyle that’s more chic than shriek. Read more
Voted the sexiest woman alive by Esquire readers, Christina Hendricks is its May cover girl. In an interview posted online, she dishes about what's hot and what's not in a man, and a few things sound a lot more like her ultratraditional Mad Men character Joan Holloway than I'd expect. On what drink to order: Order a scotch. "It's the most impressive drink order. It's classic. It's sexy. Such a Read more
Wearing a gorgeous L'Wren Scott dress, Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks showed off her glowing skin and new, slimmer figure at this year's Emmy Awards. Hendricks, who plays the curvy secretary Joan Holloway on the popular series, is said to be dieting for her upcoming nuptials to Geoffrey Arrend. At an Emmy afterparty, costar January Jones commented that she hopes Hendricks holds onto her Read more
Always wanted Joan Holloway's sexy bouffant? Here's your chance, then: Mad Men hair department head stylist Terrie V. Owen has provided step-by-step instructions for re-creating Joan's signature look at home. Ready to get retro? Then check out Owen's instructions below. Read more
The 1960s were an ever-changing time to be a woman — body image included. Until Twiggy hit the scene in the late '60s, women with bodies like Mad Men's Joan Holloway were prized for their ample bosoms and curvaceous frames. Matthew Weiner, Mad Men creator, even told the show's actresses to stop working out so they would look more realistic to the era. But the '60s was not without its Read more
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In exactly one week, Mad Men returns for its new season, bringing with it a much-needed does of vintage drama and Hollywood glamour. Get ready for the premiere with a face fit for Joan Holloway. All you need to get the Swinging Sixties look is dramatic winged eyeliner and some bold red lips to match. MAC expert Christopher del Castillo shows us how to achieve the look in Bella's latest how-to. Read more
Most actors have to do a lot of small jobs before they hit it big — and that includes pretending to have pimples and bad hair for commercials. In fact, can you guess who the young lady on the right is? Watch how this actress and four other future stars pitched products. Read more
When it comes to salon etiquette, we all have a general idea of what to do. Don't run with scissors, keep your clothes on under the styling cape, and never ask the stylist why his hair color is so weird. But what about the finer points of in-salon behavior? Fouling up subtler salon social mores can really annoy your stylist, making it hard for her to do her job, and making it much more likely Read more
A lot of attention has been paid to Christina Hendricks since she burst onto the scene as secretary Joan Holloway in the hit television drama, Mad Men. Mention her name and the conversation inevitably leads to her silhouette. Christina is often described as a throwback to the days of Marilyn Monroe, and it's easy to see why. Her body type is more Botticelli than waif: it's as if the term Read more
