The heat was on in Miami both outdoors and on the runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011. Rodney Cutler and his team of top-notch stylists from Cutler once again provided the hottest trends to be seen at six of the shows, including Betsey Johnson and White Sands Australia.

Show: Betsey Johnson. The Hairstyle: Edgy and editorial Braids. “The punchy, bright swimwear needed a fun and editorial up-do to go with it,” says Cutler/Redken Stylist Ryan Suhr, the lead stylist for the show.

How To: Hair Tutorial

1. Spray Cutler Volumizing Spray onto damp, clean hair

2. Section hair into two asymmetrical sections, brushing the top half into a tight ponytail at the right recession of the hairline, and repeating at the bottom half by brushing it into a tight ponytail at the bottom left of the nape

3. At the top section, create two fishtail braids, loosening the braids by lightly pulling at the sides, then wrapping the braids around each other and pin, replicating the look of a flower

4. Repeat Step 3 with the bottom section

5. Finish the look with Redken 23 Forceful Super Strength Finishing Spray

Show: White Sands Australia. The Hairstyle: Beach goddess blow out. “To compliment the beautiful, feminine prints, I wanted to give the girls an editorial, edgy look with a classic twist,” says Cutler/Redken Stylist Kelsy Osterman, the lead stylist for the show.

How To: Hair Tutorial

Spray damp hair with Cutler Volumizing Spray, and quick dry product into hair with a blow dryer to create a base of texture

Starting at the nape of the neck, lightly spray Redken 09 Workforce Flexible Volumizing Spray from roots to ends, and gently backcomb each section

Curl each section and set it with a clip, curling all the way up to the head, and repeatingly backcomb closer at the top of the head

Create a center part, leaving no volume at the top

Take out the clips and finger-comb the curls into place

For more looks from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011, and beyond, please visit the Cutler Facebook Fan Page at facebook.com.

Cutler set the trend once again at the Donna Karan Resort show that took place on Friday, June 4th, 2010. The sexy, sleek ponytail was a glam accessory for the after-dark fashions that Donna Karan showcased on the runway. Didier Malige for Cutler, who created the look for the show, shares tips with us on how to recreate this sleek pony.

How to get a sleek pony:

1: Spray dry hair with Cutler Volumizing Spray, as well as Cutler Protectant Treatment Spray to add a base to the hair. Using a Mason Pearson brush and a blow dryer, manipulate the product into the hair for added texture and volume

2: Creating a side part on the right side of the head, take 1” from the front section and tuck it behind the ear. Flat iron hair section by section

3: Take the top section, starting from the side part to the top of the crown, and pin it away, making sure the clip doesn’t kink the hair

4: Gather a ponytail at the crown of the head, and secure with a bungee elastic. Lightly spritz with Redken Workforce 09 Flexible Volumizing Spray

5: Connect the top section with the ponytail so it goes clockwise around the bungee elastic, and secure with french pins

Cutler Styles the Hair for Jamie Lynn Sigler: At last night’s Jonathan Adler for 7 for All Mankind launch event in NYC, Jamie Lynn Sigler rocked the red carpet with a playful hairstyle to go with her casual jeans and tank top look.

Cutler/Redken stylist EJ Hausman created this look and is sharing her tips on how to achieve this style at home:

1. Prep with Cutler Protective Treatment Spray on damp hair to protect from heat styling. Spray Cutler Volumizing Spray on hair concentrating on the roots to mid-length.

2. Blow dry hair upside down till about 80% dry, then take big sections of hair and smooth out ends using a medium-round brush.

3. Once completely dry, spray Redken Workforce 09 throughout hair. This will hold the look and keep the humidity out to prevent hair from frizzing.

4. Using a 1 1/4 inch curling iron, wrap random sections around the barrel – forward and back.

5. Set the look in place with Redken Workforce 09.

Last Thursday, March 25th, 2010, Rodney Cutler and his team of amazing stylists created the “undone pony” for the Ann Taylor Fall 2010 presentation at the Ace Hotel, with celebrity guests Rachel Bilson and Christina Hendricks in attendance. Rodney and his team just worked on over 30 shows during Fashion Week for Fall 2010.

The hairstyle and Inspiration: 20’s Parisian Lounge. “We wanted the hair to look finished and polished, yet loosely deconstructed,” says Rodney Cutler, lead stylist and owner of Cutler/Redken salons.

Hair Tutorial: Cutler’s how-to steps and product recommendations to create the Ann Taylor Fall 2010 Presentation hairdo

1. Spray Cutler Volumizing Spray on hair and blow dry to give hair some texture

2. Set hair with a medium curling iron and spray Redken Workforce 09, then rake through with hands

3. Pull the hair into a semi-tight ponytail and create a bit of lift at the crown, giving the look a chic shape

4. Pull out a few face framing pieces to give it an un-done look

Talking Makeup would like to congratulate Holly Kiser for last night’s win on the hit BRAVO show: “Make Me A Supermodel” with her stand out, edgy pixie. Cutler/Redken Salon’s Clyde Elezi gave her this drastic look back in January on the makeover episode, propelling her into a must-watch favorite. Did this put her a head of the game? We certainly think so!

Holly Kiser before her makeover, sporting a bob.

Last time, Rodney Cutler, owner of Cutler/Redken Salon told us, “A bob was nice, but it isn’t going to win her a competition”. He was right…the Pixie did!

Holly during her makeover.

Rodney gives us his scoop on how Holly’s look really gave her the edge. “Being a supermodel is about reinventing fashion, it’s not just about being pretty. Hair is so essential to an entire look and it’s the biggest change you can make in a short period of time. As a model, you need to create trends, not follow them. A hair makeover can define your whole image.”

Holly with her new pixie haircut.

To maintain this look, use Cutler Fly-Away Control Stick to keep hair smooth and sleek and control frizz. Lightly spray hair with Redken Workforce 09 Flexible Volumizing Spray to lock in the look.

Cutler Special Fly-Away Control Stick.

About Holly’s look: “Clyde gave Holly square layers that were texturized to create a choppy/edgy finish. This look is completely versatile and timeless and can be customized for every face shape.”