The autumn wedding season is arriving and the perfect wedding cannot fall short of the perfect hairstyle. Along with the ultimate wedding dress, shoes, and veil, achieving the perfect hairstyle is essential for every bride-to-be.

Chelsea Clinton

From long and straight tresses to an elegant updo with loose curls, finding the perfect style to complement your bridal look can be quite the task. Inspired by some of our favorite Hollywood starlets who have tied the knot this year, Latrice Strader, Master Hairstylist and Owner of Destiny De’Ve Hair Salon in Washington, D.C. explores the bridal styles of five celebrity newlyweds who mastered their wedding day hairstyles.

“This year the top celebrity bridal hairstyles each exuded a look of elegance and grace while maintaining a glamorous edge,” says Latrice. Whether you are looking for a classic, glamorous, or sexy bridal hairstyle, the hairstyles below will surely suit your fancy for your special day. Latrice explains how every woman can find the celebrity bridal hairstyle that fits them best.

Chelsea Clinton’s wedding hairstyle: Regal Beauty. America’s favorite first daughter Chelsea Clinton, tied the knot in a beautiful dress and ceremony, in addition to a classic feminine French twist. “The twists and braids are perfect for Chelsea since she is young, vibrant, and is a part of American royalty” says Latrice. “For any bride desiring a classic look with a lot of volume and texture, this French twist is a top bridal hairstyle—perfect for any princess fairytale wedding” Latrice continues.

Megan Fox’s wedding hairstyle. Foxy and Simple. Transformers star Megan Fox shows off her shiny jet-black hair on her big day by keeping it straight and simple for her wedding. “Straight hair is definitely a sexy way to highlight natural beauty,” says Latrice. “For any bride who desires a sexier and more natural look, straight hair is the perfect hairstyle” Latrice continues.

Carrie Underwood’s wedding hairstyle: All-American Girl Updo. Carrie Underwood’s beautiful smile and voice aren’t the only things touching hearts all around the nation. Carrie’s golden tresses are gathered into an elegant updo with loose curls that are easy to work with. “Carrie’s side swoop bangs complement her loose curls perfectly and add a fun yet beautiful look to her style,” says Latrice.

Alicia Keys’ Wedding Hairstyle: Fit for a Queen. Grammy award winning Alicia Keys continues to set trends even on her wedding day. Incorporating a diamond encrusted tiara with an elegant chignon tucked and pinned away from her face, Alicia exudes a regal look on her big day. “Alicia’s beauty is radiant with this simple yet glamorous hairstyle,” says Latrice. “It’s a super chic and classic look that highlights her beauty well, especially with the added touch of the tiara.”

Khloe Kardashian’s wedding hairstyle: Gold, Elegant Waves. Khloe Kardashian’s perfectly crimped locks are highlighted by her luscious golden highlights for her big day. Khloe’s gold streaks bring out her glowing fair skin as well. “Gold and/or deep brown highlights are a great way to highlight your natural skin tone if you have naturally dark hair,” says Latrice. “Shades of lighter colors for those with naturally lighter hair can also bring out beautiful glowing skin as well.”

her 12 year tenure, Latrice built a reputation for her expertise in multi-cultural styling and fashion forward styles that demand attention.

About Destiny De’ve

In 2007, Latrice and her husband David Strader opened Destiny De’Ve Hair Salon and Spa in Washington, D.C. The salon offers a variety of treatments to re-balance and re-energize your mind, body and soul. Latrice, and her salon, is known for delivering sassy hairstyles, natural weaves, vibrant hair color, precision hair cuts and stimulating spa treatments that would have anyone looking their very best. To view a full menu of hair and spa services, please visit www.destinydeve.com

Alicia Keys looked absolutely beautiful at the 2010 BET Awards. Maybe it’s a pregnancy glow or maybe it’s the Dolce&Gabbana purple satin cocktail dress. When performing Keys was wearing a black fringe corsette also by Dolce&Gabbana. I LOVE!!!

via: www.swide.com

Armand de Brignac Champagne celebrated the grand opening of the famous Miss Jessie’s Hair Care Salon in SoHo. The salon will open to the public on July 1, 2010 and will boast a first-ever brick and mortar retail section in the front of the salon which will be stocked with a full range of Miss Jessie’s Hair Care including Alicia Keys’ favorite, Curly Pudding and their latest creation, Super Sweetback.

Miko and Titi Branch, co-founders of celebrity and cult favorite Miss Jessie’s Hair Care, proudly announce the opening of Miss Jessie’s Salon in the heart of SoHo, a luxurious salon catering to Manhattan’s (the center of the world) curly-haired women. The occasion was marked by an exclusive preview party on June 9, 2010 with Miss Jessie’s friends, family, clientele and media in attendance. Miss Jessie’s SoHo Salon was filled with elegant décor including white flowers, candles and breathtaking chandeliers. In addition, Titi and Miko treated guests to a luxurious toast of the most prestigious Champagne in the world – Armand de Brignac (Ace of Spades) Champagne.

In 1997 sisters Miko and Titi opened the first Miss Jessie’s Salon in Brooklyn with one thing in mind: respond to the need for experts in the natural and curly-haired category. Their experience with curls started over 20 years ago. Born to a Japanese mother and African-American father, Titi and Miko had a head full of hair that was multi-textured and hard to be tamed. With the help of their grandmother “Miss Jessie,” they created delectable, nourishing treatments that have revolutionized the industry.

Now, over thirteen years later, Miko and Titi are thrilled to expand to Manhattan with a full-range of services including: Silkeners, Coiling, Twistouts, Angle and Balance Haircutting Method, Deep Treatment and more. Miko and Titi are proud to say, “Wherever we are, we want women to leave the salon feeling beautiful, naturally!”

Miss Jessie’s Salon is located conveniently at:

441 Broadway, Second Floor, between Howard and Grand
New York, New York
212.966.5600

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2010 Report: Avon for Mackage.

Avon’s Global Stylist Advisor Tippi Shorter created the hair look for the Mackage fall 2010 runway show, supported by a full team of Avon stylists. Tippi also creates dashing ‘dos for stars like Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige.

Hair Tutorial: Here’s how to achieve this runway “Second Day Chic” hairstyle as called by Avon at-home!

Apply Advanced Techniques Volumizing Mousse by Avon to hair that has been dried straight, evenly distributing create a sturdy base for the style. Use a comb to create a deep diagonal part that extends from the hairline just above outside corner of one eye to crown.

Using a round barrel brush and blow dryer, create a defined part by blowing the front section forward to create a dramatic sweep across one eye. Just below the crown, backcomb a 2-3″ section of hair and drape over the back of the head to distribute the teased pieces. Gather the bottom section of hair (below the diagonal part) and tie off into a low ponytail using a clear elastic band. Mix Advanced Techniques Moisture Sleek Smoothing Serum and Shaping Gel and apply by hand to the front section of hair enhancing the drape across the front of the face. Gather the draped section of hair and pull into the loose low pony, securing with bobby pins. Finish with Advance Techniques Mirror Shine Spray by Avon for a high shine finish.

Here is how to get Alicia Keys makeup look at the 2009 AMA’s with Mary Kay cosmetics.

Knockout red carpet moments come with hours in the hair and makeup chair. Grammy Award-winning Alicia Keys rocked the American Music Awards showcasing a galactic style dress to go along with her majestic makeup. Longtime makeup artist, Ashunta Sheriff, was able to put together her glamorous look in a mere 40 minutes, proving that beautiful skin and makeup can come easily with the right products. Utilizing many Mark Kay products, Ashunta was able to give Alicia a stand out look to match her exciting dress.

First, to give the skin a fresh, firmed base, Mary Kay’s TimeWise Replenishing Serum+C was applied. For awakened eyes, Mary Kay TimeWise Targeted-Action Eye Revitalizer was added. Ashunta then followed up on the eyes with Mary Kay Eye Primer to get them ready for attention grabbing makeup. To give Alicia’s skin the look of sheer satin, Ashunta applied Mary Kay Tinted Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 20 in Bronze 1 followed by Mary Kay Mineral Pressed Powder in Bronze 1. The finishing touches to Alicia’s regal look were made using Mary Kay NouriShine Lip Gloss in Pink Diamonds and Mary Kay Lip Liner in Raspberry for a full luscious lip.

Tippi Shorter, Celebrity Stylist, styled Alicia Keys hair last night for the American Music Awards. Alicia dominated the stage, performing her and Jay-Z’s smash hit “Empire State of Mind” while also rocking it solo with her new song “Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart.”

Here’s how Tippi gave Alicia her red carpet hairdo:

Alicia recently got her hair colored a few shades lighter with Clairol, so Tippi started off by washing her hair with the Pantene Pro-V Color Revival Shampoo & Conditioner to keep her color looking healthy and vibrant for the camera.

Since Alicia performed twice on stage on top of walking the red carpet, Tippi came up with a fun updo that transformed effortlessly throughout the night. Alicia has always been well known for her braids, so Tippi decided to incorporate a creative twist that involved light, romantic braiding.

After Alicia’s hair was washed, Tippi sprayed the Pantene Pro-V Detangling Light Conditioning Spray to condition and protect her hair before heat styling. The detangler helped smooth her hair while Tippi blow-dried with a Mason Pearson brush.

Tippi wanted to recreate the backward Mohawk braid that she did for Alicia’s most recent music video, so she sectioned the hair into three sections front to back. Then, she gathered the two outermost sections and secured the in ponytail using Ojon Animated Styling Cream. With the center section, Tippi started a braid from the nape all the way to the front, making it a little off center. She tucked the end of the braid underneath the main braid and secured with bobby pins. To finish the look with strong hold, Tippi used Ojon Tunu Elastik Hairspray and Bed Head Headrush Shine Spray.

Dior will take over the cosmetic floor at Macy’s Queens for an exclusive backstage beauty event featuring Celebrity Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff and the talented DiorShow Artist Team. Sheriff is one of the most sought-after makeup artists today, known for her signature “glowing skin” technique and her ability to make A-List women of color look gorgeous and radiant, whether on the red carpet or on stage in front of millions of fans. Some of her clients include: Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Ciara and Jazmine Sullivan.

Ashunta Sheriff

WHERE: Macy’s Queens Blvd.
THE DIOR Beauty Counter
90-01 Queens Blvd.
Elmhurst, NY 11373

WHEN: Wednesday, September 23rd through Saturday, September 26th

Backstage Beauty Sessions with the DiorShow Artist Team
Thursday, September 24th
A special master class experience with Celebrity Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff

P.S. Call 718.595.2258 to book your beauty session!

Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff used Dior products on Alicia Keys for the Mandela Day Gala dinner.

On Wednesday July 15, Bill Clinton hosted an exclusive Mandela Day dinner and auction for Nelson Mandela’s 91st Birthday! Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff used Dior makeup on client Alicia Keys who was attending the event. She used DiorBlush in Passion Fruit, Dior Addict ultra Gloss reflect in linen Beige, DiorShow Mascara in black and DiorBronze Spay powder.

“We were finishing up a music video for a new song she is featured on by Alexjandro Sanz so I quickly toned down the makeup a bit with a damp sponge and intensified the eyes with DiorShow Mascara“, said Sheriff.

Talking Makeup has the scoop behind Alicia Keys’s hair at the 2009 BET Awards thanks to Pantene and their Celebrity Stylist Tippi Shorter.

Tippi Shorter’s Regular clients include: Jennifer Hudson, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, and Keri Hilson.

 Here is how to get Alicia Keys’s hair & big curls at 2009 BET Awards by Pantene Celebrity Stylist Tippi Shorter:

“I started with the Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Smooth Vitality Shampoo & Conditioner. I love the smell and it made her smooth and manageable for styling.”

“I used the Ego-Boost Leave-in by Bed Head to detangle her curls, and then applied the Pantene Pro-V Curls Anti-Frizz Cream through the strands. This was the foundation to have those big curls last throughout the heat without frizz or fly-aways.”

“I used an iron about the size of my pinky to refine her curls, adding the Ojon Serum (Ojon Daily Intensive Shine Treatment) to separate and fluff her curls for all-night body.”

 ”I finished the look with a strong holding hairspray to keep the curls in place.”

Celebrity image via: a3urbanmusic.com

Get The Look:Grey Luxe, or grey and silver eye makeup, as seen on Kristen Stewart, Hilary Duff and Alicia Keys.

With summer parties in full swing, Modelinia.com (www.modelinia.com ) is here to give you tips on the hottest makeup trends. Grey and silver eye makeup work on all skin tones and can be seen on the runways of Marc Jacobs and Matthew Williamson and on celebrities like Kristen Stewart, Hilary Duff and Alicia Keys.

Johnny Lavoy, Maybelline’s resident makeup experts and the host of Modelinia.com’s series Get the Look, gives step by step instructions on how to get this classic look in this video.

 1. Sweep a light silver color across the eyelid. Go right up to the crease on the lid and stop where the crease starts and apply from the inside corner to where the lash line ends. Don’t forget to blend in because you never want to see when one color stops and the other color starts.

2. Create Depth- Move on to the crease color which should be a smokier charcoal grey. Start at the outer corner of the eye and work your way to the center.

3. Make them pop- Choose a lighter color- almost white- to highlight the brow. Brush the color under the brow bed and inner eye.

4. Line your eyes with a dark grey liner along the lash line and smudge it in so that it blends with the rest of the eye color.

5. Finish off with a black mascara and shiny lip.

 Johnny’s clients include JLo brand, Angie Everhart, Ethan Hawke, Rosie Perez and Laura Peron and his work has been seen in the pages of Vanity Fair, Elle, Glamour, Ocean Drive, Seventeen and Stuff.