May 2011 Beauty Events. (Los Angeles, CA) – The CHAZ DEAN STUDIO consisting of three spaces in one compound was formally reopened after an extensive renovation in a special event that also served to launch the latest issue of luxury fashion and lifestyle magazine GENLUX. Premiere celebrity hairstylist CHAZ DEAN hosted the fete with special guests including GENLUX cover model Petra Nemocova, Rosalyn Sanchez of CBS’ “Without a Trace”, Ming Na of SyFy’s “SGU Stargate Universe”, actress and cosmetics entrepreneur Josie Maran, Nicole Murphy, comedian Hal Sparks and many other fashion and entertainment industry insiders.

L to R: Rosalyn Sanchez and Chaz Dean

Jeff Lewis, who designed the extensive interior refurbishing, was also on hand, being trailed by cameras covering the event to serve as the season finale episode of his Bravo hit reality show “Flipping Out”. A centerpiece of the festivities was a sumptuous red velvet cake by A Sweet Design custom sculpted to replicate some of Chaz Dean’s award-winning WEN® haircare products and Genlux magazine covers mounted on a cake tower and surrounded by four tiers of mini cupcakes in red and pink velvet flavors. Floral arrangements were provided by Dandelion Ranch; catering by Deuce Events and drinks by Dolce Vodka.

The event also showcased a silent auction that offered a special WEN® set of products valued at over a thousand dollars, a New York Fashion week package, a spectacular Gucci dress, a visit to the set of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”, and vacation and spa packages in Las Vegas and Miami from the Mandarin Oriental and in Hawaii from Parc Waikiki Hotel. The auction was held to benefit Petra Nemcova’s charity the Happy Hearts Fund to aid in building schools in nations struck by natural catastrophe such as Japan, Haiti and Indonesia, from which Petra survived the terrifying earthquake and tsunami of 2006.

Executed in stages, the Chaz Dean Studio’s three historic 1920s Craftsman bungalows were gutted and completely transformed into an ultra modern salon reflecting Chaz’s personal philosophy of beauty through health and serenity with entirely new custom made furnishings, fixtures, lighting, hardware and accent pieces, all carefully selected from local sources and artists. Warm wood panels and stacked stone dividers lend emphasis to Chaz’s affinity for nature while modern conveniences highlight the glamorous aspects of the salon’s services. All the work was orchestrated seamlessly so as not to disrupt salon operations even as the interiors gradually changed into a refreshingly new yet comfortingly tranquil oasis. All the guests at the event raved about the dazzling ambience of the new Chaz Dean Studio where pampering and beauty comes naturally.

Chaz Dean interviews with Marta Walsh

Chaz Dean Studio, has undergone a recently completed major restoration as seen in the third season of Bravo’s “Flipping Out”! Seeking to maintain the integrity of its historic 1920s Craftsman bungalows, Celebrity hairstylist Chaz Dean worked closely with show’s star and interior designer Jeff Lewis to underscore the purity of its original design while complementing it with modern touches and highlighting Chaz personal philosophy of beauty through health serenity. The premiere episode of the show’s fourth season will feature the major reveal of the dazzling new look of the Chaz Dean Studio.

Chaz Dean Studio is located on 6444 Fountain Ave Hollywood, CA, 90028. Phone: 323-467-6444

Chaz Dean interviews with Marta Walsh

Celebrity hair stylist Chaz Dean is the creator of Wen Hair Care Line or Wen by Chaz Dean.

Chaz Dean and Marta Walsh.

In this interview Chaz Dean talks to Marta Walsh about how through his appreciation for beauty and his mission to help every women to realize their best beauty potential he created Wen hair care line, why he stopped using shampoos and how he managed to convince his celebrity clients to do the same, how he went about creating the very popular Wen Cleansing Conditioner, the launch of Wen products for the skin and Wen hair mask which in the past was exclusive to their salon clients and celebrities, and his love for cooking.

When did your interest in hair design begin?
My interest in hair design stems from an appreciation for beauty that I’ve had all my life. I started my career in photography because initially I wanted to capture that – but eventually I realized I wanted to be more involved in creating beauty and not just reflecting it on an image. I wanted to shape a look in its different aspects and in the process realized how hair is so fundamental to that.

Read the rest of Marta Walsh’s interview with Chaz Dean here:

Why have you decided to create your own hair care line: Wen by Chaz Dean?
I had been a working hairstylist for some time when I realized how so many of my clients – especially celebrities – would come to me with such damaged hair. In my work, I always strive to be more than just the person who patches up a problem. I want to get to the cause of it and help prevent it. Eventually I came to the evident conclusion that the detergents in shampoo were causing the damage. So I sought to come up with a superior alternative, something that would safely cleanse hair and in the process restore hair to its beautiful health.

What sets the Wen hair care line apart from other hair care products?
Each product from the WEN haircare line is created with much thought, research and care. We use only naturally healthy ingredients that address various hair concerns. Then it comes down to creating the perfect blend of those ingredients to deliver optimum results in nourishing hair and making it healthy and beautiful.

What made you stop using regular shampoos and how did you manage to convince your clients to do the same?
Shampoos contain many harsh chemicals which in the course of cleansing strip away hair’s natural moisture and consequently weaken and damage it. Getting my clients to stop using shampoo is fairly easy since being their hairstylist constitutes a certain amount of trust. It’s getting them to embrace the idea of cleansing without that lather of shampoo that is often the initial hurdle. We’re all psychologically predisposed to connecting lather with cleansing. But once you understand that WEN thoroughly cleanses with natural and effective ingredients without the harmful effects of shampoo you will realize the significant difference WEN can make.

How did you go about creating Wen’s Cleansing Conditioner?
I started with experimenting with ingredients from my own garden. I researched their properties and tried to figure out the specific hair problems that need to be addressed and how best to approach them. After figuring out the general directions I wanted I got in touch with a laboratory that could help me realize the products.

What difference in hair condition can one expect using Wen hair care products?
The difference is nothing short of amazing and every person who’s ever used WEN knows. You can actually already feel the difference with initial use so you can imagine that with continued use the improvement in the health, texture and vibrance of your hair will be incredible.

Which tips can you give us when using Wen hair care products for the first time?
You simply need to follow the easy instructions we provide and it’s mostly how much to use with regards to the length and thickness of your hair. The rule of thumb is that the drier or the more damaged your hair is you should work in more product – from scalp to the very ends – and leave it in longer.

What is new this year at Wen By Chaz Dean?
We recently launched our very first products that do for your skin what WEN does for hair. We have these amazing WEN Lavender Body Cleanser and WEN Lavender Nourishing Body Lotion that provides amazing moisture for the skin and body. We also just made available for the first time our special blend of WEN hair mask that has prior to this only been in exclusive use to our salon clients and celebrities.

What was your most enjoyable element in the creation of Wen by Chaz Dean?
What gives me the most satisfaction is seeing the results. There’s nothing more fulfilling or more enjoyable than seeing how WEN has helped change and improve my clients’ hair, how beautiful they look and how confident they feel.

What have been some of your most memorable celebrity collaborations?
There are too many to mention. Every single one of them – from Nicolette Sheridan to Finola Hughes to the women of Desperate Housewives – has been an inspirational moment of discovery for both me and these celebrities. It’s all about helping them realize the best potential of their beauties.

What one or two things some people may not know about Chaz Dean?
It may not be much of a surprise, but I love to cook. It’s an extension of my creativity. I enjoy figuring out how to put things together and trying to create something wonderful and enjoyable for everyone.

What’s next for Chaz Dean?
I’m always working on new things, new ideas and new projects. At the moment I’m trying to create another WEN product that’s not only worthy of the brand name but will without a doubt amaze everyone yet again!

It was a pleasure to interview Chaz you can find out more about him at his official website: www.chazdean.com/

Chaz Dean was interviewed by Marta Walsh for Beauty Interviews.

While my stay at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel during LA Fashion Week I stumbled upon an informational late at night featuring a haircare line called: Wen by Chaz Dean. The next day I actually bumped into the brilliant mind behind the Wen haircare line: Chaz Dean. What a small world this is!

Chaz Dean is a Los Angeles stylist and his celebrity clientele list reads like a who’s who in Hollywood: Melissa Gilbert, Jennie Garth, Finola Hughes and countless others.

 
Chaz Dean and Marta Walsh.

Chaz Dean was very friendly and even let me touch his hair and his model friend’s hair to demonstrate how Wen haircare products do wonders to hair. I must say, both hair were very soft to touch.

I haven’t tried Wen by Chaz Dean haircare line yet, but after my brief encounter with Chaz Dean and his model’s very silky hair I wouldn’t mind to give it a go. Of course, I will share my thoughts with you.