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Learn How to Paint Sun-Kissed Balayage Highlights at Home

Kirbie Johnson — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:01:00 PDT

Balayage is a beautiful, natural looking take on highlights (thanks to the French), but better yet, the technique is easy to try at home. Check out the steps necessary for channeling your inner colorist, and impress your friends with your DIY efforts. Sun-kissed, buttery-blond strands await you.

Want to Go Blond Like Olivia Wilde? Read This First

Allure — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:30:08 PDT

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure:

Hey, Olivia Wilde, you look pretty great as a blonde! The actress, who dyed her hair for her upcoming flick, Rush, is inspiring some of us around the office to lighten up. You in? Before any of us reach for bleach, though, I thought I'd check in with Sharon Dorram of Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger in New York City, who made it clear that going from brunette to beachy blond requires more than just making an appointment.

Here's what you need to know:

The Highlights From Meghan McCain's Playboy Interview

Annie Scudder — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:55:22 PDT

Meghan McCain is no stranger to racy pictures. Back in 2009 the daughter of John McCain caught heat for posting a photo on Twitter that showed a healthy helping of her cleavage. Meghan's in Playboy this month, but it's not doing what you might think. There aren't any soft core shots. But she does offer this gem, "I'm strictly dickly. I can't help it. I love sex and I love men." Here are some highlights, including some talk about gay rights and politics.

On her sexuality: "My friends from home came over to support me, and we got in my parents’ big bed. They have this huge California king and we just stayed up eating ice cream. I’m not a lesbian, if that’s what you’re asking. I’d be the first person to tell the world I was gay. I’m not private about anything. I think you should live how you should live. But I’m strictly dickly. I can’t help it. I love sex and I love men."

On what life would be like if her dad was president: "Oh, Lord. You would have the craziest first daughter ever, who’d be making ridiculous headlines and hurting the administration every step of the way. That aside, I think Dad would have made an incredible president. The recession wouldn’t have been as bad as it is now. We wouldn’t be pulling troops out of Afghanistan and Iraq."

On supporting same-sex marriage: "Who people want to sleep with and who they want to love should not have anything to do with government politics at all. And if you see me in a gay bar, it’s only because they play the best music and my gay friends like to dance. Gay guys love me. It’s the big boobs and blonde hair."

3 Different Ways to Do Blond

Jaime Richards — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:05:31 PDT

When temperatures dip, lightening your hair might not be the first thing on your mind, but when done correctly, it can end up being a change for the better. When going blond, however, "You don't want to look like everybody else," advises celebrity colorist Michael Canale, who counts stars like Jennifer Aniston, Heidi Klum, Kyra Sedgwick, and Denise Richards among his clientele. He adds, "When people go that full-on blond, they look just like that person sitting next to them, [but] tying it with the natural always keeps your identity." Be sure to check out how Canale creates Jennifer's signature highlighted look, but, first, learn how to get Heidi, Kyra, and Denise's versions of blond when you keep reading.

Confessions of a Hair Color Virgin

Annie Tomlin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:08:09 PST

Having colored my hair dozens of times as a teenager, I'm no stranger to unusual hues. Pink, red, purple, black, green (OK, that last one was a mistake) - I've worn it all. That was then. This is now: virgin, natural brown hair that hasn't been colored in years. And as it turns out, upon close inspection, the "natural blond highlights" I'd thought were peeking through were actually gray. I wanted to dye.

Enter Marie Robinson, one of the top colorists in the country. She has a popular salon in Manhattan, she's done the color for stars like Anne Hathaway and Rachel McAdams, and she's also the color director for Clairol. So who better to turn to for help? Keep reading to see the before-and-after photo.

Easy Summer Hair Tips For Blondes

Annie Tomlin — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:31:28 PDT

Do blondes have more fun? That's up for debate, but Cameron Diaz makes it seem that way. We're loving her bright, bouncy, blond hairstyle, so we caught up with her colorist Tracey Cunningham, Redken creative consultant for color. She's known as one of the best in the business, and if there's a hair color heating up, you can safely assume that she's on it. If you're a blonde - or are thinking of lightening up for the season - get some of her tips, tricks, and trend updates when you read more.

Celebrity Colorist Johnny Bueno's Spring 2011 Hair Trend Report

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:02:04 PDT

Colorist Johnny Bueno may be best known for creating Real Housewife of DC (and infamous White House dinner attendee) Michaele Salahi's perfect buttercream blond. But he's also created a whole host of other gorgeous hues, and innovative color techniques are his specialty. To find out about what the new season's cutting-edge color trends will be, just keep reading.

How to Get Ciara's Cool Summer Streaks, No Bleaching Required

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:55:59 PDT

Ciara stepped out on the red carpet last night for the New York City screening of The Hangover Part II and reminded me that adding some Summer punch to dark hair can be a snap - seriously. The singer's usual long, dark locks were peppered with some strategically placed blond highlights, which not only look great with her complexion and sleek white dress but are also easy to re-create. See how to copy Ciara's color when you keep reading.

Emma Stone Looks Fine in Feathers and Talks Her Newfound Fame in Elle

Lindsay Miller — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:46:00 PDT

Emma Stone wore a bright and breezy feathered dress during her beachside cover shoot for July's Elle magazine - check out all the amazing pictures and full article on Elle.com. Emma is still rocking her blond hair in the spread, which she dyed for her role as Gwen Stacey in the upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man, but has gone back to red since the pictures were taken. It's not the only transformation that Emma, who picked up a best female performance popcorn statuette for her Easy A role at last weekend's MTV Movie Awards, has undergone this year. She opened up to the glossy about her seemingly overnight change from relative unknown to superstar and how she's handling the transition. Emma wasn't afraid to reflect on what she's learned about life during her whirlwind year, but her signature sense of humor was also on full display during the interview. Here are highlights:

On why her fame feels surreal: “It’s so funny how different life could have been. I went to so many auditions. I remember my audition for Heroes. I went in right after Hayden Panettiere. Now here we are in this rented house. It feels like it just happened.”
On how she's enjoying her success: “These past two years, I’ve stopped having to remind myself to be present, which has been the greatest gift. Because I know it’s so fleeting. I’ll kick my ass later on if I don’t enjoy it right now. But it does make you realize that so much of the joy of it is the journey. The struggle is such a lovely part of it.”
On feeling comfortable in her own skin: “I like to look like a person. It drives me crazy when you see women in movies playing teachers, and they have biceps. It totally takes me out of the movie. I start thinking, 'Wow, that actress playing this part really looks great!'”
On why she won't talk about her former boyfriend, Kieran Culkin: “You have to keep some things sacred."

Photos courtesy Elle

Jennifer Aniston's Go-To Guy Explains 3 Dos (and 3 Don'ts) of Hair Color

Jaime Richards — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:45:13 PDT

Celebrity colorist Michael Canale has been working his artistic magic for 30 years, and he counts Jennifer Aniston, Denise Richards, and Nicole Kidman among his celebrity clientele. He's seen a lot of trends come and go through the years, but it's a natural-looking color job that he finds to be the most flattering. He explains, "For me, I think it's trying to use what God gave you already - enhancing the hue and brightening around the face." And when it comes to what feels fresh now, Canale says ombré is still in, but there's a more updated way to do it. So to see his top hair-color dos - along with a few don'ts - just keep reading.