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The hot new hairstyle that celebrities are sporting is the modernized, layered bob as seen on Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Garner. Formerly forbidden since the 70s, this cut is making a strong comeback this season celebs are growing out their layered bobs to hit just above the collarbone. This cut creates beautiful lines by emphasizing your neck and shoulders.

This is how to get Anne Hathaway’s modernized bob by Frederic Fekkai’s Adir Abergel:

To get this modern day bob look, you need a good volumizer like Frederic Fekkai’s Fekkai Coiff Bouffant to use all over the roots and dry hair upside down to create fullness.  Adir then wrapped hair around a 1″ curling iron, making sure to leave the ends out to create a relaxed curl. To soften this look you can add a slight wave by using Frederic Fekkai’s Coiff Oceanique Tousled Wave Spray to modernize texture and take it away from soccer mom territories.

“Clients should ask for a choppier bob so it’s not so blunt, but rather has texture on the ends with longer layers that frame the face for body,” says Adir. “The long bob can become soccer mom-esque if it is too blunt, so make sure your stylist removes some bulk from hair by chops into the ends.”

THE PRODUCTS ALL BY FEKKAI: Coiff Oceanique Tousled Wave Spray, Coiff Bouffant.

Couple of months ago, thanks to Neutrogena, I was given an amazing opportunity to interview actress Malin Akerman for Beauty Interviews.

I was so excited for the interview because Malin Akerman is one of my favorite up and coming Hollywood actresses. After watching Malin Akerman in the film 27 Dresses opposite to Katherine Heigl, I am convinced Malin is the next it Hollywood actress. Malin’s acting style reminded me a bit of Cameran Diaz, especially in the film The Heartbreak Kid opposite to Ben Stiller. In the movie, Malin Akerman is very funny, witty, and is not afraid to make fun of herself.

Here it is, Marta Walsh interviews Malin Akerman about acting, and her collaboration with Neutrogena in the effort to educate people about skin cancer prevention:

What compelled you to partner with Neutrogena in the effort to educate people about skin cancer prevention?

This video and message is something I have a passion for because I understand the importance of checking your skin for suspicious moles. I recently had a suspicious mole removed on my face; I noticed it was changing shape and asked my dermatologist to examine it. I was one of the luckier ones.

If you had to pick one Neutrogena skincare product to incorporate into your skin cancer prevention routine, what would it be?

I would have to say Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 85 as it is really the “gold-standard” in sun protection. It contains Helioplex, which offers the highest level UVA sun protection available in the U.S., while shielding skin against sunburn and premature aging.

What are your top 3 beauty secrets?

Wear a moisturizing face cream with 30 or higher SPF every day. Use a gentle face wash to clean your skin every day (my favorite is Neutrogena foaming face wash) and remember to smile… it automatically makes you 10 times more beautiful!

Audrina Patridge is one of Talking Makeup’s most popular searches. Just in case you missed my interview with the beautiful Audrina Patridge. Here it is, my interview with Audrina Patridge from November 2007!

Audrina Patridge is the only brunette we know on the hit MTV show The Hills. Audrina was kind enough to share with Beauty Interviews some of her secrets for staying beautiful.

I keep my hair beautiful thanks to… Unite/ Bumble n Bumble hair products

My favorite skincare products are… Dermalogica and MD Skin Care

I get my eyelashes looking long, full, and sexy using… Maybelline: the good ole pink and green mascara

The best lip-gloss I ever owned… Lip glosses by Chanel and Too-Faced Cosmetics

My signature fragrance is… Pure Poison by Dior

The one beauty product you will always find in my purse is… My Dior eyeliner

My number one beauty secret is… Wash your face every night, and moisturize your entire body!

The celebrity I find most beautiful is… Faith Hill and Charlize Theron

MAC Red She Said:

“Red” She Said, and no one could resist her! MAC Holiday 2008 is a passionate pursuit of the Ultimate Red! Lips connive, then confess in shades from gilded plum to verge-of-vermillion. Hot colour, heated conversation, glorious gifts… Holiday Glamour was never this incendiary!

Dazzleglass and Beauty Powder Blush make a comeback for a limited time. Mineralize Eye Shadow goes from duo to trio: now a daring new ménage à trois, with two shades divided by a metallic “zipper” down the middle, for decadent dazzle. A tribute to all things passionate, “Red” She Said adds a dash of danger, a dose of erotic innuendo to the traditional holiday story. Experience it!

The MAC Red She Said collection includes: 

Lipstick:
Quiet Please Sheer frosty pale beige Crazee Frosty mid-tone coral red with pearl
Pomposity Frosty mid-tone blue pink with pearl
“Red” She Said Mid-tone blue red Soft Pause Sheer dark brownish berry
Suggested Retail Price: $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

Bridget Marquadt was the first celebrity I have ever interviewed for Beauty Interviews.com back in August 2007.

And for the longest time my interview with Bridget Marquardt is the most popular search on Talking Makeup. Go Bridget!

Here is an interview with Bridget Marquardt just in case you’ve missed it: 

Bridget Marquardt is star of E! Channel ‘The Girls Next Door’ and hosts her own radio show, even fitting in some movie appearances.

I keep my hair beautiful thanks to… products by Frederic Fekkai. I love to use his “Protein RX” shampoo and conditioner. I also love their new line called “More” which aids in hair growth. In addition, I use vitamins by Phyto for strong healthy hair.

My favorite skincare products are… Oil of Olay Daily Facials and Oil of Olay Daily Regenerist night cream.