Review for the 5-in-1 master tool Rowenta Beauty Versa Style Iron
By
Carla Snuggs

Rowenta Beauty has launched a line of brand new professional, salon-quality hair tools. Today, Posh Beauty Blog is bringing you a step-by-step tutorial for using the Versa Style Iron. The tutorial is by Josue Perez*, Celebrity Stylist at Serge Normant at John Frieda in NYC. With Josue’s tips and the Rowenta Versa Style Iron, you’ll be able to style your hair like you jumped out of his celeb-adorned chair!

What it is:
The 5-in-1 master tool, Versa Style Iron, achieves the results of five salon tools: a flat iron, roller set, and three curling irons in just one, easy to use tool. The iron features exclusive ProCurling™ technology, complete with rounded rubber edges to curl, wave or create incredible root lift while the ceramic-coated, tourmaline-boosted plates deliver long lasting shine.

How to Use it

Why I love it

  • Ever since I received my Versa Style Iron, I’ve barely touched my Chi flat iron or my best curling iron for fine hair because the Versa Style Iron does it all."

  • When you use the Versa Style Iron, you will notice it has curved edges (ProCurling Technology) so you get soft friction and a soft grip that you can easily control.

  • The Versa Style Iron is perfect for traveling. Spring break and summer festivals are right around the corner. When you’re on the go, there’s no need to bring your flat iron, curling iron and flexirods, just bring your Versa Style Iron. Plus it comes with a heat resistant pouch to store it in.

  • I love the LCD screen as it accurately displays the temperature selection, and you can adjust the temperature from 260°F to 400°F.

  • When using the Versa Style Iron on human hair extensions or on synthetic hair, as I have, you can simply adjust the Versa Style Iron to a lower heat or the temperature recommended for the type of hair you’re using.

Buy: Rowenta Beauty Versa Style Iron (Ulta.com or Bloomingdales.com, $159.99)

About JOSUE PEREZ: Josue is responsible for some of the hottest heads in Hollywood including Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz, Sarah Jessica Parker, Stella McCartney, Katrina Bowden, Quentin Tarantino, Mark Sanchez and more. He was named one of Allure's hottest rising hairstylists for his haircuts and blowouts. Josue is definitely on his way to the top.  His work has been seen on the pages of international magazines including InStyle (US and Germany), Maxim, Marie Claire, Latina, Harper's Bazaar and is often hailed in "How to get this look" in weeklies and countless magazines and websites.  His passion and talent for cutting hair was inspired by his sister, Sally Perez Monterrosa, also respected in the industry. It didn't take much time while experimenting with his sister's hairstyling tools to realize this was something he had a natural eye for and quickly excelled at. He started refining his technique at the Ricardo Rojas Madison Avenue Salon in NYC.  You can find him now in the Meatpacking District at Serge Normant at John Frieda.

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Recreate Sandra Bullock’s Oscars red carpet hair at home
By: Carla Snuggs

The Oscars may be over, but we’re still talking about the most stunning red carpet looks from the Oscars 2014. One look that caught our eye was Sandra Bullock. The A-list Gravity actress wore side-swept flowing, loose vintage-style curls. Perfection!

Posh Beauty Blog ran straight to one of our favorite hairstylists, Stephanie Scuoppo. Stephanie Scuoppo, is a hair design expert at The Salon and Spa at Saks Fifth Avenue. Stephanie gave us a rundown for how to get Sandra Bullock’s look at home, along with beauty products to get the look. Here is how to get the look in 6 easy steps:

Stephanie Scuoppo hair tutorial.jpg

Step 1: Start with freshly washed and blown hair, using a volumizing mousse, such as Kerastase Volumactive.

Step 2: Create a deep side parting smoothing the top as you go.

Step 3: Use a 1 and 1/2 inch curling iron on the ends of the hair.

Step 4: Using a flat oval brush such as Mason Pearson, brush all hair to side of part.

Step 5: Bobby pin in place at nape close to ear. Arrange hair toward front, spraying loose hairs in place.

Step 6: Apply fabulous smile, gorgeous dress, make-up and you're on the red carpet.

Image courtesy of Suttoncoldfieldobserver.com

What was your favorite hairstyle from the Oscars 2014? Leave your comments below!

Hair tutorial for Samantha Barks’ red carpet up-do for the BAFTAs
By Carla Snuggs

Marc Trinder, Charles Worthington Art Team Director, worked to create Samantha Barks’ beautiful Modern Regal Up-do for the British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards 2014. Here’s how to get Samantha’s stunning red carpet look at the BAFTAs with styling by Charles Worthington Salon At-Home products, launching this March at Target:

WHO: Samantha Barks 

HAIR BY:  Marc Trinder, Charles Worthington Art Team Director 

THE LOOK:  Modern Regal Up-do in Calvin Klein 

HOW TO: 
Step 1: Prep hair with Charles Worthington Salon At-Home Volume & Bounce Shampoo and Conditioner before blow drying.  

Step 2: Once dry, using curling tongs and starting at the root of the hair, wind hair around the wand to give volume from the root.   

Step 3: Gently massage some Charles Worthington Salon At-Home Volume & Bounce Thick and Full 3D Boosting Crème into roots to add texture and volume whilst backcombing the roots of the hair.  

Step 4: Next, part the hair in the center and loosely braid the side into pigtails and pin into each other at the nape of the neck.  

Step 5: Pin all remaining hair into a natural bun shape and then carefully tease out strands and sections to loosen and give an elegant but textured effect.  

Step 6: Finish by lightly spraying hair with Charles Worthington Salon At-Home Style Setter Long Lasting Max Hold Hairspray to secure in place 

BUY PRODUCTS:
Charles Worthington Salon At-Home Volume & Bounce Shampoo or Conditioner – $9.99
Charles Worthington Salon At-Home Volume & Bounce Thick And Full 3-D Boosting Crème -  $11.99
Charles Worthington Salon At-Home Long Lasting Max Hold Hairspray, $9.99

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AT TARGET.COM AND SELECT TARGET LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE STARTING IN MARCH.  

What were your favorite looks from the BAFTAs? Leave your comments below?

2 runway hairstyles you can do in under 5 minutes each
By Carla Snuggs

Everyone runs late in the morning every once in again, but that doesn't mean you have to look like you just rolled out of bed. You can look runway ready in just under 5 minutes! Here are two top Spring 2014 hair trends seen on the runway with tips to recreate them from Warren-Tricomi’s co-owner and master hair stylist, Edward Tricomi. 5 minutes and you're our the door!

THE LOOK:  TOUSELED FRENCH BRAIDS

SEEN AT: Rachel Zoe, Nicole Miller
Running late for work? Utilize your hair’s natural texture with an effortlessly cool braid.

Get the look: Don’t fret - Edward Tricomi recommends working L’Oreal Professionnel Mousse Volupte ($22.50, LPSalons.com) from roots to ends to create volume and texture

Step 1: Rough dry and finger comb – don’t use a brush

Step 2:  Starting at the crown, loosely braid hair, getting tighter as you work down through the lengths and ends of the hair.  “The more unkempt, the better,” says Tricomi

Step 3:  Rub hands over braid to create friction and texture

Step 4:   Pull hair at nape of neck and braid to loosen

Step 5: Finish with L’Oreal Professionnel Infinium 2 hairspray ($24.50, LPSalons.com)

THE LOOK: SECURED PONYTAIL

SEEN AT: Vera Wang, Victoria Beckham

The classically sporty ponytail feels refreshed when accessorized with a basic headband for a simple, casual glamour look.

Step 1:  Start with freshly blown out hair and gather hair about one inch from the neck into a low pony.

Step 2:  Secure ponytail with an elastic

Step 3:  Place headband over the head and pull ponytail halfway through to create a small bun

Step 4: Leave the ends of hair out

Step 5:  Finish with L’Oreal Professionnel Infinium 2 hairspray ($24.50, LPSalons.com) to flatten any flyaways

For an alternative headband, Edward suggests cutting off the legs of old tights and wrap around the hair. Use any color for a playful look

                    L’Oreal Professionnel Infinium 2 hairspray                        L’Oreal Professionnel Mousse Volupte 

Images Courtesy of WWD.com, Hji.co.uk

What are your favorite 5 minute hairstyles? Leave us a comment below!

The hottest hair trends for winter 2014
By: Carla Snuggs
 

Winter is well under way, so if you haven’t already it’s time to transition into this season’s hottest hairstyles. The latest hair color and hairstyle trends for this winter are simple tweaks that will really help update your look.

We know because Posh  Beauty Blog tapped two leading expert hair stylists for the inside scoop about on-trend hairstyles: Frederic States, Senior Hair Colorist at RIK RAK Salon, Miami and Celebrity Hair Colorist Los Angeles and Jesse Jones, Senior Hair Cutter at RIK RAK Salon, Miami. Here are the best hair trends for Winter 2014.

Color Trends

Frederic States says:

1) The over lightened Ombre effect is out. Opt for a softer version that is more suitable for your maintenance level and looks more natural.  

2) Sporting a dark base color is no longer in fashion.  Go back to your natural hue or a shade a tad lighter to brighten up your face. 

3) Softer more natural-looking high-lighting is back (and replacing Ombre trend).  Sun kissed stands looks better than over done hair that has too much contrast. 

4) If you don't like the grey hair, then change it.....Your hair will look brighter, shiny and prettier!

Hairstyle Trends

                       

Jesse Jones says:

1)  Bangs are in for the season. If you already have bangs let them grow longer or just have wispy pieces around the face. If you're just cutting them, make sure to keep them long. 

2) With the surge of Hollywood Pixie cuts, shorter hair is in. For those not daring enough to chop off their locks like Jennifer Lawrence, bring up the length up for a fresh look that is great for Spring.  

3) Razor haircuts always look more blended than blunt cuts, even on long hair.  It allows hair to have a better flow. I find that shoulder length hair is easier to handle for most women so mid-length razor cut is a great look for Spring. 

4) Ladies, no more flipping hair, just toss it about it to look airy and light at any length.

Images courtesy of Stylesvilla.com, Prettydesigns.com and Stylesvilla.com

What are your favorite hair trends for Winter 2014? Leave your comments below!



Hair tutorial for Taylor Swift's Golden Globe hairstyle 
By Carla Snuggs

From Sarah Hyland's braided crown to Zooey Deschanel's soft side-swept chignon, our leading ladies were giving it their all on the red carpet and bringing some bold beauty statements along the way. But no one gave great hair like Taylor swift with vintage-inspired pinned waves.

Taylor Swift was one celeb who wore the vintage look like nobody’s business! Smooth on the top sections, the rest of her hair was pinned into waves and curls.  You, too, can get this stunning red carpet look! British celeb hairstylist Mark Hill*, shows Posh Beauty Blog how to recreate Taylor Swift’s vintage-inspired pinned waves in just 4 easy steps. “The only way to get this vintage look is by using a vintage method – rollers!” says Hill.

Get the Look:

Step 1: Use Mark Hill Love Big Hair! Viva La Volume Volumising Blow Dry Mousse on damp hair and then set using rollers.  

Step 2: Let your hair dry completely or speed up the process by using your hairdryer.  

Step 3: Once dry, use a natural bristle brush to brush out the roller marks and use your fingers to smooth and push your hair into waves and curls.  

Step 4: Leave the waves long and loose if you prefer, or use fine pins to keep the style close to your head.  

*Mark Hill is one of the defining influences on British hair styling. He is still the only hair stylist outside London to have won the title of ‘British Hairdresser of the Year’ twice and the only UK hair stylist to have ever won the prestigious ‘International Hairdresser of the Year’ accolade twice in succession, firmly establishing his global status as the ‘Master of Sexy, Wearable Hair.’

Images courtesy of Billboard.comMark Hill

What was your favorite look at the Golden Globes? Leave your comments below!