GET THE LOOK: On Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Shrine Auditorium in LA, Hollywood honored its own top talent at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries, for her role in Georgia O’Keefe, Joan Allen sparkled and shone on the red carpet. Sebastian Stylist Design Team member Thomas Dunkin crafted the actress’ soft, cascading waves that gracefully grazed her shoulders and complemented her overall look.

To recreate this A-list style at home, Thomas shares these step-by-step instructions:

1. To begin, apply Sebastian Professional Taming Elixir to slightly damp hair
2. Blow-dry hair straight to give the hair a smooth, even base to work on and part slightly to the left of center
3. Once dry, use a ¾-inch curling iron to wave the hair by starting at the nape and taking 2-inch sections of hair and leaving them loose to drop slightly

4. Apply step 3 to whole head except for a 2-inch section around the front to the top of the ear
5. Use a ½-inch curling iron on this remaining section and pin curls back using very small blonde matte bobby pins, continuing into the front for a slightly smaller wave
6. Take random pieces of hair and pin them back, allowing pieces to fall out softly giving a touch of looseness to the hairstyle
7. Finish the look with Sebastian Professional Zero Gravity hairspray to give a gentle but very sufficient hold on the hair

GET THE LOOK: Love Avatar star Zoe Saldana’s hairdo at the 2010 Golden Globes? Talking Makeup got the scoop and the hair tutorial on how to recreated it at home!

Even in the rain, Zoe Saldana shined! TRESemme celebrity stylist Mara Roszak created soft curls for the fierce star. See below steps on how to recreate the look:

1. Starting with damp hair, apply TRESemme 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse, and part hair to one side (slightly off center). Blow dry with a small round brush.

2. Spray a soft hold hairspray all over head, like TRESemme 24 Hour Body Finishing Spray, and curl 1″ sections using a 1″ barrel curling iron. Let hair twist as your wrap, and pin to scalp.

3. Let the hair sit in pin curls for at least 10 min. Take out pins, and brush delicately, without a lot of tension to keep the shape.

4. Use a small drop of TRESemme Anti-Frizz Secret Smoothing Crème on palms of hands, and gently flatten out roots to tame any fly-aways.

5. Pin one side (side with less hair) behind the ear, and finish with TRESemme Frizz Shield Finishing Spray. Make sure to keep the “S” form around the face.

GET THE LOOK: Celebrity hair stylist Laini Reeves used Living Proof No Frizz to perfect hairstyles for Leona Lewis and Emily Blunt last night at the 67th Golden Globe Awards.

Leona Lewis and Emily Blunt didn’t let the rain spoil their perfectly tamed tresses on the red carpet thanks to Laini Reeves and her secret weapon, LIVING PROOF NO FRIZZ. Both Hollywood starlets stayed frizz free and perfectly glamorous in the pouring rain thanks to the new anti-frizz molecule created by MIT scientists doesn’t leave hair looking wet or greasy.

For best actress nominee, Emily Blunt – Laini Reeves cut her hair to shoulder length just for the Golden Globes and then created a curl that was blunt and chic, but still a little fun.

How To Get Emily Blunt’s Hairdo:

First, Laini applied the NO FRIZZ, WAVE SHAPING CREAM FOR MEDIUM TO THICK HAIR ($24) to Emily’s wet hair to prevent the hair from frizzing. She then added a bit of the new LIVING PROOF FULL ($24) to add a bit of body to the wave. She started creating the pin curls by taking half inch pieces of hair and wrapping each piece around her fingers and then pinning them to the top of the head.

Reeves recommends alternating the twisting monition both clockwise and counter clockwise to add dimension. She then let the hair dry naturally. After the hair was completely dry she used both a medium curling iron, and small barrel curling iron to accentuate the curl. To add a bit of sophistication to the look, she used a flat iron on each curl, straightening the bottom inch of the hair.

*Update: Emily Blunt’s make-up artist for the Golden Globes, Jenn Streicher, says, “Emily has been thoroughly enjoying her St. Tropez products!! She has been using them almost everyday! She was very bronzed at the Golden Globes, and we both agree that she has had the best experience with St. Tropez Everyday/Gradual Tan Lotion… We all really love the products!”

For Leona Lewis, artist behind ‘I Want To Come Home’ from Avatar who is nominated for best original song. Laini Reeves created a soft romantic down-do inspired by her glamorous purple dress.

How To Get Leona Lewis Hairdo:

Leona has very thick hair, so it actually performs better if it is not freshly washed. Laini used the NO FRIZZ STRAIGHT MAKING SPRAY ($24) on her dry hair, to prevent fly-aways and keep it from frizzing in the rain. She then parted the hair in the middle and used a flat-iron to straighten the hair. To create an asymetical look, she pulled the hair to one side and then used a three inch curling iron to add a bit of bounce to the ends.

THE PRODUCTS ALL BY LIVING PROOF – LIVING PROOF NO FRIZZ WAVE SHAPING CREAM: $24 for 4.8 oz cream, LIVING PROOF FULL: $24 for 3.7oz, LIVING PROOF NO FRIZZ STRAIGHT MAKING SPRAY : $24 for 3.4 oz spray. Available at Sephora stores or Livingproof.com

The cast of Sherlock Holmes traveled from Berlin to Madrid then to Paris for three star-studded international premieres for the global blockbuster. Sebastian stylist Thomas Dunkin, who also styled leading lady Rachel McAdams’ hair for the world premiere, created three different looks for the actress in these three different cities to complement her gorgeous gowns.

In Berlin, Thomas styled 40’s-inspired finger-waves for Rachel that bespoke elegance and grace.

Thomas shares the step-by-step on how to get Rachel McAdams’ hairdo at the Berlin Sherlock Holmes Premiere:

1) Begin by saturating damp hair from root to tip with Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray
2) Blow-dry hair with a medium-sized round brush and set whole head in medium-sized Velcro rollers
3) Leave the rollers in hair for about 5-10 minutes to cool down
4) Remove rollers beginning at the bottom, then use a ¼-inch curling iron to curl each section beginning at the root and eventually wrapping the entire section around the iron
5) Brush through hair with a Mason Pearson brush and use large section clips to define the waves where they naturally indent
6) Spray hair with Sebastian Professional Shaper Zero Gravity hair spray over the entire head and leave to set for another 10 minutes
7) Finish by removing the section clips and shaking head for an easy, sexy look

In Madrid, Thomas styled Rachel’s unstructured updo with vixen-like volume.

Here is how to get Rachel McAdams’ hairdo at the Sherlock Holmes Madrid premiere :

1) For hair-raising root volume, begin by saturating damp hair with Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray
2) Blow-dry hair with a small round brush and set the entire head in pin curls, let hair cool for about 5-10 minutes before removing pin curls
3) Pull a substantial amount of Sebastian Professional Molding Mud through hair to loosen up the sections, then spray Sebastian Professional Shaper Fierce all over for added texture
4) Manipulate hair with more Molding Mud and twist into an asymmetrical French pleat in the back
5) Use a large-barrel curling iron to add curl and wave to the top half of head for a dramatic, unstructured effect

Hair Trends: The return of big wild sexy hair.

NBC’s Deal Or No Deal has been one of the hottest shows on television. Besides enjoying comedian host Howie Mandell with his shiny, bald head, men are tuning in to see one thing: The Deal Or No Deal girls! And, the girl that stands out from the rest is #13 — Leyla Milani. Even Oprah loves her: Oprah says Leyla is her favorite.

Leyla’s big, wild and sexy hair is created by stylist Allen Edwards, the man who created the Farrah Fawcett, and Allen has done it again. Talking about influencial hairdressers. “Leyla Milani is one of the most beautiful women that I’ve ever met and her hair has the potential to make her the next Farrah Fawcett,” states Edwards. “Women all over the country love to be sexy and every woman deserves that. The easiest way is to start with your own hair, and get that Leyla Milani look”. Leyla’s hair has its own cult following and rumor has it that Lloyds of London is drafting insurance for her famous mane.

Allen creates Leyla’s soft look by using a special technique called “Blow Curl”. This simple technique entails blowing 80% of the moisture out, winding the hair around a small brush, rolling the last 3 inches of hair and letting it curl around the brush. Pin the hair to your head and let it dry.

It’s time for big, wild and sexy hair again. Men want it. Women want it. And, you should have it.

ALLEN EDWARDS Salon + Spa is located in Brentwood and Woodland Hills, California and his new hair product line ALLEN EDWARDS Shear Force is being used on Leyla to help create her beautiful locks. www.allenedwards.com

Marta Walsh Interviews Patricia Kara from Deal or NO Deal #9

I can’t wait to get my hands on the new Jimmy Choo for H&M shoe collection! Did you know that Aveda did the Rocker Chic hair for Jimmy Choo for H&M launch party? Talking Makeup has the scoop on how you can get the look at home.

Show: JIMMY CHOO FOR H&M
Lead Hair: Ginger Boyle for Aveda, Planet Salon, Beverly Hills, CA
The Look: The look is very rock and roll—edgy and imperfect with thick, ruffled texture. A new flat-iron technique creates square-shaped waves for easy, rocker chic style.

Get the Look/Step-by-Step:

Step 1: Separate hair into top and bottom sections, creating a horizontal line from ear to ear. Further divide the top section into two to three layers, depending on the amount of hair. Twist and secure each layer at the top of the head with a hair clip.

Step 2: Spray bottom section of hair with Aveda Air Control Hair Spray for shine and workable hold.

Step 3: Beginning with the bottom section of hair and working in one-inch sections, flat-iron hair beginning at the roots, and stopping about one to two inches from ends. Wrap the closed flat-iron around straightened hair as if using a curling iron. Repeat throughout bottom section of hair, alternating the direction of the curl with each piece.

Step 4: Wrap waves three at a time into loose braids and wind into rosettes. Secure loosely against the head with clips, helping to set the curls.

Step 5: Repeat steps with additional layers of hair, moving upwards and leaving the top layer untouched.

Step 6: Release remaining top section of hair from clip and create a middle part from forehead to crown.

Step 7: Separate two-inch long pieces of hair along the middle part. Hold sections vertically between two fingers and backcomb the bottom two inches of hair, closest to the root. Flat-iron each backcombed portion to set texture and enhance volume.

Step 8: Once all hair in the top layer has been backcombed and set with the flat-iron, gently comb the entire section of hair away from the face. Be careful not to comb out volume created at the roots.

Step 9: Remove all hair clips, letting rosettes fall, and roughly rake fingers throughout to loosen waves. Spray Aveda Volumizing Tonic throughout to amplify volume.

Step 10: Finish the look by creating a subtle side part. Lightly sprinkle Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion throughout the roots and massage into scalp for added volume and matte texture.

Aveda Products Used:
Aveda Air Control Hair Spray
Aveda Volumizing Tonic
Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion

Ginger Boyle Quotes:

Q: What was your inspiration for this look? How did you collaborate with the designer to create the look?
“Jimmy and I sought to create a hair look inspired by the feeling you get when putting on a Jimmy Choo shoe: you just melt into it. The look is organic and naturally flowing, yet sexy, edgy and tousled.”

Q: How could a woman achieve this look on her own?
“This look is sexy and easy to recreate for day or evening wear. Prep hair with Aveda Volumizing Tonic for volume and flexibility. Working in one-inch sections, curl hair around a closed flat-or-curling iron, twisting and securing each curl atop the head with large hair clips. Remove all clips and sprinkle Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion at the root, massaging into the scalp for added volume and matte texture. To finish the look, rake fingers through hair and mist with Aveda Air Control Hair Spray for volume and hold.”

Show: J. Mendel Sprong 2010 Collection
Lead Hair Stylist: Odile Gilbert for Moroccanoil 
Hair Trend: Volume, tons of volume

© David Webber for Moroccanoil

Inspiration: The swooping stacked cut lines of artist Noriko Ambe. The organic splendor of artist Tara Donovan. Citing these two biomorphic artists as his springboard for the season, J. Mendel designer Gilles Mendel cultivates a collection seeded in elegant technicality and fluid emotion. “It’s the idea of using structured fabrics and adding an element of softness by using curved seams and intricate cut work,” says Mendel. “Each piece is an emotion.”

Odile Gilbert for Moroccanoil spraying the Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray, previewed at Fashion Week 7 available in December, 2009
© David Webber for Moroccanoil

Hair:  To mirror this dance between tailored precision and soft, sloping curves, and to evoke a feeling of ethereal airiness, stylist Odile Gilbert fashions a voluminous hairstyle that revels in the organic, chaotic nature of mussed curls. “It’s all about volume — tons of volume — and a round, fluid shape. This look is very feminine.” says Gilbert, adding “It’s not feminine-frilly; rather it’s femininity with a modern twist.”

How To Get The Look:

* First, take one to two-inch sections, and mist on new Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray (previewed at Fashion Week and available in December, 2009) to increase holding power, enhance the coil of each curl and provide protection against heat-styling.

* Apply Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream and curl each section from roots to ends using a 1/2″ curling iron. Gently release the barrel and allow each curl to fall like a spiral.

* After curls cool, run Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream through the curls as you gently separate them with your fingers. (Tip: When used as a finishing product, Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream not only adds a sensual definition without crispiness, it also gives silky shine and soft hold while eliminating unwanted frizz.

* Flip head upside-down, fluff the curls, and spray with Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray for lasting, touchable hold.

© David Webber for Moroccanoil

* Finally, arrange curls to ensure the perfect amount of airy texture, and finish with another mist of Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray to seal in the style while increasing hair’s shine.

The Products:

 is an argan-oil infused leave-in styling cream for beautiful, bouncy, naturally-shiny curls. Repeated use provides extraordinary shine, hold and protection. (MSRP: $30.00 / 10.2 fl. oz.)

New Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray is being previewed backstage during Spring 2010 Fashion Week and will be available in December 2009. It contains Moroccanoil®’s renowned proprietary argan oil infused formula and fragrance, provides natural looking hold, brushable memory, and enhances the condition of hair.

Moroccanoil® is sold exclusively in salons. www.moroccanoil.com .

Thanks to ghd, Talking Makeup is excited to give you a sneak peek to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2010!  

MARA HOFFMAN: Hair lead: Omar Lopez for ghd

“The Modern Hippie”

The Look: For her Resort 2010 Swim collection, Mara Hoffman drew inspiration from a spiritual exploration in the desert, which translated into a variety of unique silhouettes and colorful psychedelic prints, ranging from bold and bright to softer and more feminine

The ghd Way: Clean, bouncy waves for a modern take on the classic hippie coif. Lopez prepped the hair with ghd creation spray to protect models’ hair and provide a flexible hold for styling. He used a variation of ghd’s summer wave technique to create the clean, textured waves which was done by placing the ghd IV styler near the roots of hair and turning it 180 degrees upward and away from the scalp.

The ghd IV styler was slowing pulled down until it reached the midpoint between the roots and the ends, then flipped 180 degrees the opposite way and pulled all the way through the remaining half. Once the waves were created, Lopez misted ghd sea spray throughout to give the look definition and its overall beachy, matte texture.

WHITE SANDS AUSTRALIA: Hair lead: Andy Bodine for ghd

“The Ethereal Goddess”

The Look: Celestial glamour reigned supreme with frilly bandeau bikinis in a heavenly mix of sweet gelato colors.

The ghd Way: Beautiful cascading curls polished to perfection. Bodine began the look by spraying ghd thermal protector all over to prepare hair for heat styling. Using the ghd IV mini styler, Bodine created the classic ghd ribbon curl throughout the hair. Once the curl was made, a light mist of ghd ultimate hairspray helped set the look.

Finally, just before the girls stepped out onto the runway, Bodine gently finger combed some of the curls to create a little extra volume and give the look a slightly tousled effect.

XTRA LIFE LYCRA: Hair lead: Omar Lopez for ghd

“Sleek and Timelessly Chic”

The Look: Lycra took guests through the decades with archival garments from 1960-1990. The 2010 designer collections featured a variety of timeless styles inspired by elements of nature.

The ghd Way: Lopez created a classic, sophisticated sleek look that complemented both archival and present designs.

Hair was prepped with ghd creation spray to help create a base for heat styling. Using the ghd IV styler, Lopez straightened hair, running the iron through small pieces at a time to limit the amount of volume created and ensure a pin straight result.

Once all hair was straightened, Lopez brushed all the hair straight back to prevent any parts from being created, then sprayed ghd ultimate hairspray at the roots until hair was slightly damp. Lopez alternated between spraying hairspray and brushing hair back until the roots were left looking slick and wet while the ends were left completely dry. The result was a timelessly chic and sleek style that would easily complement all fashions from past, present and future collections.

CIA.MARÍTIMA: Hair lead: Craig Carter for ghd

“Classic Grace & Grandeur”

The Look: Beautiful sea shades from blue to green inspire the color palate for Cia.Marítima’s 2010 collection which featured turquoise, emerald and royal blue while incorporating neutral shades such as coral, brown, white and black.

The ghd Way: Carter created a twist on a classic look that resulted in an anything-but-basic pony.

First Carter prepped the hair with ghd thermal protector, dampening each section to protect the hair from heat styling while retaining its moisture. This created the perfect base for the ultra sleek style.

Using the ghd IV styler, Carter ironed the hair completely straight (the ghd IV mini styler was used for the areas closer to the hairline), then brushed it into a high pony that rested between the occipital and the crown of the head. The pony was secured with an elastic tie and wrapped with a braided gold cord around the base.

Finally to tame any flyaways, Carter used ghd ultimate hairspray around the hairline and a couple drops of ghd polishing serum throughout the pony for a clean, sleek finish.

ghd’s revolutionary styling irons and thermal protecting hair beauty range are available at great salons across the globe and in Sephora, as well as online at www.ghdhair.com  and www.sephora.com .

Andy Bodine for ghd backstage at Kevan Hall interview with Marta Walsh