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What We're Sweet On: Shiny, Smooth, Long Hair

Annie Tomlin — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:26:00 PDT

If your hair flows below your shoulders, it's only a matter of time before split ends pop up. At a certain point, months (or years!) of heat styling tend to leave the ends looking rough and ragged. Enter Kerastase's Cristalliste Lumiere Liquide ($42), an incredibly light hair serum designed for long locks. The featherweight formula doesn't weigh strands down, and if you like floral scents, you'll appreciate the light perfume effect. Add a few drops to dry hair, and you'll be rewarded with sleek, shiny strands - and unruly ends are immediately tamed. Talk about a smooth move.

Jill Stuart Blurs the Line Between Edgy and Fresh For Fall

Jaime Richards — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:43:57 PST

Avant-garde looks are impressive sights to behold during Fashion Week, but sometimes it's the more wearable ones that turn out to be the most memorable. And Jill Stuart's Fall 2012 show falls into the latter category. Odile Gilbert (for Kérastase) explained how models walked the runway with "sexy, but touchable" hair that was "natural and real." As for makeup, the palette consisted of stand-out purple shadows paired with a hint-of-color lip hue. The outcome blurred the line between slightly edgy, yet fresh and approachable.

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Go Backstage at Jason Wu's Fall 2012 Runway Show

BellaSugar — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:44:16 PST

Building on the explosive success of his collection for Target, Jason Wu wowed the fashion world with his Fall 2012 collection. The beauty look was all about warrior women, with high ponytails and a strong but sexy eye. Get caught up on one of Fashion Week's most stunning looks so far. On Annie: Topshop.

Jill Stuart Does Boho-Chic Beauty at Its Finest

Jaime Richards — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:27:00 PDT

While most runway looks can be adapted for everyday wear, sometimes catwalk hair and makeup are a tad too avant-garde for the mainstream. Such was not the case at Jill Stuart's Spring 2012 show. Wearing floaty pastel frocks, models were given bohemian waves and washes of pink or orange lip color for a truly wearable look that's easy to try at home.

For the hair, Kerastase's Odile Gilbert created a volumized base with the brand's Volumactive mousse. Once dry, Lotion Densitive and Double Force hair spray were applied for texture and the hair scrunched to enhance wave and movement. To add a few playful touches, hair was then deep-parted with one side rolled back into a side-swept fringe. In addition, a single hidden strand behind the ear was braided, so that "when they [the models] walk, it comes out," explained Gilbert.

For the makeup, Diane Kendal went for a '70s-inspired, "sophisticated bohemian" look. After rimming the inside of the eyes with a soft black kohl liner, she applied a black cream liner on the top lash lines, blending to diffuse. And if you've ever wondered how to make a stained lip look last, Kendal has the answer. Of the pink and orange shades featured in the show, she advised, "It's just a wash of color, but because they're neon, it makes it very bright."

Backstage Report: Phillip Lim Fall 2011

BellaTV — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:21:47 PST

At Phillip Lim Fall 2011, Odile Gilbert chats about the hairstyle she created for the show. Makeup artist Lisa Butler shares her forecast for fall eye shadow trends and tells us about the makeup look that models wore on the runway.

Bella's January Must Haves

BellaSugar — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:45:16 PST

Winter is pretty, but its effects on hair and skin can be just the opposite. That's why we've tracked down five of our favorite beauty treats of the month. They'll help you tame fly-aways, treat chapped lips, or just look a little more perky even in the harshest weather. There's something here for every budget, so check out what we're loving.

Splurge of the Week: Kérastase Nutri-Thermique

BellaSugar — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:00:10 PDT

A couple of weeks ago, Kérastase sent a package of its new Nutri-Thermique hair care collection. Naturally, the first thing Mr. Bella did was put his nose by the shampoo.

"This smells like Holiday Inn stuff," he said.

"But it's French," I harrumphed. "They don't even have Holiday Inn in France!" (Not true.)

Fast-forward to our next date. I show up after using the shampoo and conditioner, then blow-drying my hair without any products. At one point, Mr. Bella smells my hair and says, "Wow, your hair smells really good." Sigh.

At any rate, he's right: the shampoo leaves a beautiful, soft floral scent. More importantly, it cuts down on frizz and flyaways, plus I can go one extra day without washing. At $34 for the shampoo and $38 for the conditioner, these items are definite splurges. But if it fits into your budget - or you merely seek great-smelling hair care - it's worth a look.

Get 20 Percent Off at Kérastase Until Tomorrow Night

BellaSugar — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:00:46 PDT

Yep, that's the deal. Luxe hair care brand Kérastase is offering 20 percent off (plus free shipping!) until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. EST. To get the deal, just go to the Kérastase site, shop, and then enter the code family when you hit checkout. The only downside? Unfortunately, residents of the great states of Alaska and Hawaii don't get free shipping.

Free Kérastase For a Good Cause

BellaSugar — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PDT

If you love free salon services and live near the West Coast, you're going to want to mark June 23 on your calendar, because that's when Kérastase is holding its Our Treat Day at salons all over the Western half of the country. Our Treat is a one-day blowout (literally) where Kérastase Consultant salons throw open their doors to the public and give out free treatment rituals and blow outs. All you have to do is drop by a participating salon - you can find the nearest one by visiting the Kérastase website. It's a sweet freebie, and the brand is also partnering with Locks of Love for the event, so while you're there, why not donate, too?

We Try Out Kérastase's Most Luxurious Treatment Yet

BellaSugar — Tue, 11 May 2010 06:00:35 PDT

Fact: Blake Lively and Rachel Weisz both have enviably shiny, smooth hair. Fact: both of them are fans of Kérastase's new (and most luxurious) hair treatment, Chronologiste.

Oh, and here's another fact: my hair has been fried by a new dryer lately. Frizz city, population: me. So when I was invited to try the 30-minute "in-salon ritual," I jumped at the chance to make my hair a bit more Lively. The mix of lipids, emollients, and vitamins promises to strengthen hair, heal the scalp, and create shine and softness. Can a $60 treatment make me feel like a new woman, preferably one with better hair? Join me at the salon to find out.