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Vote on These 10 Stars' Hairstyle Changes

Jaime Richards — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:18:01 PDT

This year might be the year of bold blue streaks and pretty pastel pink hair color, but for most celebrities their styles have remained relatively tame. From blond to redhead to fringe-free to bangs, see which stars have switched things up with a new look in 2012.

Make Your Hair Color Last Longer With Easy At-Home Tips

BellaSugar — Sun, 13 May 2012 06:00:00 PDT

If you drop a pretty penny coloring your hair, then you definitely want it to look beautiful and vibrant for as long as possible. But since so many factors can easily make hair color fade, turn brassy, or change color completely, it's best to know what you can do to counteract those situations. That's why we turned to celebrity hair colorist George Papanikolas to find out his pro tips to maintain hair color. You can rest assured that your locks will continue to look shiny and gorgeous up until your next color update - whether at the salon or at home.

How to Get Statement-Making Hair at Home

Allure — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:25:00 PDT

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When supermodel Coco Rocha tweeted that she was already in hair hours before the Met Gala, we knew we were in for something big. But it wasn't her side-swept waves or even her vintage Givenchy pantsuit that had style bloggers drooling - it was her My-Little-Pony pink extensions. Rocha is certainly not the first celebrity to go pink - or noncelebrity for that matter. But there's something to say when your hairstyle is shocking enough to distract photographers from the Met's notorious fashion set - or at least Anja Rubik's leg.

While many of us can't afford Givenchy-anything (let alone a celebrity colorist on speed-dial), mimicking Rocha's look at home is surprisingly easy and affordable. If you're ready to take the plunge, rather than try it out for a few days, follow these tips from Rick Wellman, owner and color director of the Patrick Melville Salon & Spa in New York City, when you read more.

The Key to Trying the Bright Hair Color Trend (Without Losing Your Job)

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:21:00 PDT

Bright hair color seems to be the trend to try this Spring. We've seen cool colors on stars like Katy Perry, Kelly Osbourne, and even Joan Rivers, who was recently spotted donning pink highlights. But how can you try this style if you have a strict nine-to-five dress code? Wella Professionals hair colorist Jennifer J. (the color connoisseur behind January Jones's rose gold highlights) has your solution.

It's called the peekaboo panel. It's the reason why we sometimes see the Mad Men star showcasing her slivered-pink hair, and sometimes we don't. To achieve this effect, Jennifer placed the color in a way that can be easily combed over. This alternative is a great option for trying trendy colors from lavender to rose gold without going way far-out. Learn more about the technique now.

You Tried Crazy Hair Color . . . Now What?

Allure — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:00:00 PDT

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Katy Perry's blue hair is still going strong, but others are ditching - or at least taking a break from - Crayola hair. Rihanna (whose hair has been fire engine red, then bleach-blond) and Lauren Conrad (peach and rainbow-colored) are now jet black and blond, respectively. In light of this return to normalcy, we asked Amy Huson of the Marie Robinson Salon in New York City how to recover from extreme color. Get her tips when you read more.

Everything You Need to Know About Dying Your Hair Darker

BellaSugar — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:00:00 PDT

Hair colorist Jennifer J. has dyed the hair of actresses like Kristen Stewart for Twilight and Lily Collins for Mirror Mirror, so she knows what it takes to make a drastic change. From choosing the right shade to keeping your roots in check, see Jennifer's essential tips to darken your hair to the deepest depths on the color wheel when you read more

This Is Your Hair on Drugs

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:55:00 PDT

Psychoactive substances have inspired a lot of art, from "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, but this may be the first time we've seen their effects expressed through hair. For its new Molecular Addictions lookbook, jewelry brand Aroha Silhouettes hired hairstylist Alina Friesen and her husband, photographer Kale Friesen, to create a series of images inspired by the experience of consuming a variety of drugs, from caffeine to LSD.

The results are more runway than opium den, but they are suitably deranged, besides being rather lovely and fashion-forward. Check them out now; just don't let your hair get a contact high.

Source: Aroha Silhouettes

Emma Stone Goes Back to Blond: Love It or Leave It?

Jaime Richards — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:18:51 PDT

For her appearance at WonderCon 2012, Emma Stone showed off a new look: lighter hair featuring strawberry blond undertones. But this isn't the first time we've seen Emma hit the bottle - the hair color bottle, that is. Back in Dec., 2010, Emma sent shock waves through the Internet with the debut of platinum blond strands. While the change-up was for her role in The Amazing Spider-Man, and the star subsequently went back to her signature, vibrant copper tone, her latest flaxen-stranded look is a bit warmer than last. It's interesting to note that Emma is actually a natural blond, but do you like her latest, in-between style?

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.

Do You Think Women Over 30 Should Avoid Out-There Hair Color?

Jaime Richards — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:38:00 PST

In a recent appearance on her mother's show, The Talk, frequent hair-color-changer Kelly Osbourne had a few things to say about thirtysomethings and out-there hair color. "To me, I'm 27, I've got three years left, the way I look at it, to have fun with it," she explained, adding, "Because once you're 30, you look like a right idiot walking around with like rainbow, bright color hair." While it may be a big ouch to tricenarians, even 37-year-old cohost Sara Gilbert seemed to agree with Kelly.

And even though the majority of stars tend to have wild strands in their teens and 20s, some, such as Drew Barrymore, Juliette Lewis, and even Julia Roberts, have opted for colorful looks in their 30s and beyond. But what do you think? Do you tend to agree with Kelly on this issue, or should women express themselves however they want, regardless of age?