Rachel Bilson leaves the Andy LeCompte Salon in West Hollywood, CA, January 18th, 2010, where she got new highlights by colorist Denis De Souza. Do you love?

WATCH: FASHION & STYLE co-host Natascha Bessez recently got her hair touched up by hair stylist and co-owner Marco Santini of Ion Studio. In this video Natascha asks Marco about the hottest hairstyles this season and which hairdos are the most requested at the salon. Gorgeous Natascha is an actress, model, singer and former “Miss New York Teen USA”. Ion Studio is located in Soho, NYC visit their website for more details: www.ionstudionyc.com . FASHION & STYLE is brought to you by Reynolds & Associates.

Marco Santini and co-host Natascha Bessez

Natascha Bessez

How To Get Adrienne Bailon’s Hairdo: Are you in a winter hair rut? Need to give your hair a revival? Actress and singer Adrienne Bailon was feeling the same way when she came into the Hair Rules Salon in New York City this week. Adrienne turned her hair over to the salon team, led by texture- guru Dickey, to give her hair a much-needed boost. The mastermind behind the texture-based salon and hair care brand, Dickey has decades of experience bringing out the best in every texture imaginable, from the runway to the red carpet. “I want something new and different to start of 2010,” Adrienne told Dickey. “I want to go back to blonde – they say that blondes have more fun; let’s see!”

Adrienne Bailon Visits The Hair Rules Salon

Dickey and his team went to work, giving Adrienne gorgeous golden highlights, a clean cut, and a sexy blowout.

“I’m obsessed with my new color!” Adrienne gushed. “Ask any of my twitter followers – I literally ask at least once a week what color I should have. This will be my color for the next year at least. I just LOVE it – I look sun-kissed.”

Adrienne Bailon and The Hair Rules Salon Dickey

Want Adrienne’s golden tresses? Here’s how in three simple steps from Dickey and the Hair Rules team:

Step 1: Frame the face with light, golden highlights

“Start with a single a single process and a half head of pale, golden highlights,” says Hair Rules colorist Katiria. “These highlights will brighten the face. Add lighter, golden pieces around the front, so that you get the sun-kissed look but you’re still a brunette. This look is going to be easier to maintain. Being a full blonde is a lot to keep up.”

Step 2: Hydrate your hair

“Shampoo your hair with the Hair Rules Daily Cleansing Cream – great for color treated hair,” says Dickey. “This no-suds formula has the perfect pH balance for bringing moisture back into your hair.”

Step 3: Don’t be afraid to get a trim

Adrienne Bailon and colorist Katiris at The Hair Rules Salon

“Since she’s been trying to grow out her hair, Adrienne was hesitant to go for a cut,” says Dickey. “But when you notice your hair’s losing volume, it’s time for a trim. This will keep the split ends from moving up the hair, causing it to break off.”

Dickey gave Adrienne a simple cut, cleaned up her layers and blended her growing bangs into her haircut. He finished the look by applying the Hair Rules Nourishment Leave In Conditioner and blowing hair dry with a round brush to smooth it out.

Hello lovelies! Take advantage of the special promotion at the Fekkai Melrose Place salon, “So Chic, So Fekkai”. What’s in it for you? $75 ($170 value) for all three services: Blowout, Polish Change, and Makeup Application. Enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres.

WHEN: Next Friday, 1/15/10. 4-6:30 pm
Call 323.655.7800 for an appointment.

Frederic Fekkai Introduces a New Monthly Event: “SO CHIC, SO FEKKAI”

Beginning this Friday December 11th
6pm – 8pm

Fekkai Melrose Place Salon
8457 Melrose Place, West Hollywood

Blowout, Polish Change, and Makeup Application for $75.00 ($170 value). Enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres while getting gorgeous before your weekend.

To Book: 323.655.7800
www.fekkai.com

Pierre Michel: The Salon of All Generations. The NYC Beauty Staple Reinvents Itself with a New, State of the Art Location.

New York City’s renowned Pierre Michel Salon proudly introduced their new and improved location to the public TODAY. Following a year long design process, the new salon creates a modern setting in which Pierre Michel’s expert staff can offer their clients top of the line services in the utmost comfort and luxury. The new location is conveniently located around the corner from the current, on the third floor of 135 East 57th Street.

Pierre Michel has established itself as one of New York’s premier beauty salons in its 40 years of impeccable service and cutting edge approach to the industry. Their staff, comprised of some of NYC’s finest hair and beauty experts, will be able to better serve the salon’s elite clientele with the new salon’s exceptional accommodations. The salon has been dedicated to reinventing itself every decade to reflect changing times and society demands, thus catering to women of all generations and proving that beauty knows no age.

The new 10,000 square foot location is surrounded by 35 windows, causing an abundance of natural light to flow through the salon and bettering allowing hair colorists to create the optimum hue. The salon also includes 61 work stations separated according to service, each equipped with a camera and telephone to facilitate communication amongst the staff in order to best serve the clients. Further, sound proof tile floors and walls create a quiet, relaxing atmosphere very different from the usual loud and hectic salon environment. Not to mention the installation of WiFi, so if the clients desire to, they can access the internet and work while they are getting their hair done at the salon.

The new Pierre Michel Salon will also offer a unique element of privacy. For example, women will be seated in a private room while their hair processes instead of waiting in the exposed lobby. This is especially convenient for high profile clients who may not want to be noticed. Compounding the privacy factor with the luxurious accommodations results in a salon experience that leaves the clients feeling as if they are receiving the treatments in their own homes.

Aside from the layout, the new salon boasts gorgeous furniture and decorative materials. Each item was tested prior to reaching the salon floor to ensure comfort, elegance, and efficiency. Pierre Michel was able to achieve a perfect balance between luxury and practicality, optimizing both while sacrificing neither.

The outstanding results are due in large part to esteemed architect/designer Peter Williamson, president of the Celadon Group LLC. He has previously worked with notables such as Armani, Donna Karan, Gucci, and Calvin Klein, and was formerly the Creative Director of Nike. Peter was able to translate the visions of Pierre Michel’s founders into their dream salon: a place where members of all generations can unite for the sake of beauty.

In addition to the amazing new architecture, Pierre Michel will now exclusively offer the wonderful Shu Uemura beauty line; currently found in high end department stores such as Barney’s and Neiman Marcus, Pierre Michel is the ONLY beauty salon in which this amazing brand is sold. Shu Uemura uses original packaging, unique textures, key ingredients and ground-breaking product formulas to create the perfect makeup for every woman. Regarding hair care products, Pierre Michel will now offer the popular and proven-effective Kerastase line alongside their already-sold RepHair by Pierre Michel with AC-11. This exclusive line is specially designed to repair damaged hair and stimulate hair growth, and is an example of Pierre Michel’s excellence that will carry over into the new amazing salon.

Fekkai Melrose Place Salon RE-OPENING: Frédéric Fekkai Melrose Place Salon doors will open tomorrow, October 14th to a newly upgraded and expanded space, which has become the brand’s official West Coast Flagship.

Frédéric Fekkai, whose name is synonymous with sophistication and style, announced today that he will name the Melrose Place Salon the official West Coast based flagship Fekkai salon.

Located at 8457 Melrose Place, this newly expanded 2,400 square foot space will provide an intimate luxury retreat. After undergoing renovations and an expansion, the Melrose Place Salon will now operate on both floors of its current location with the addition of a ground floor retail environment. The renovation includes an expansion of the salon service area, shampoo stations and private pedicure rooms, bringing the total number of service chairs to sixteen.

Residing within a Spanish-mission style building, the salon will offer clients a sunny, relaxing oasis to experience the exquisite cuts and luxurious, high-end services that Fekkai is famous for, including hair styling and coloring, manicure, pedicure, bridal services, brow grooming and make-up application. Clients will have the option of visiting the salon six days a week, allowing them to easily schedule appointments that cater to the demands of their on-the-go lifestyles.

The reopening of the Melrose Place salon allows the Fekkai brand the opportunity to consolidate its locations, while adding valuable ground floor exposure. The new space also lends itself as a more attractive event venue facilitating opportunities for cross promotions with local businesses.

The re-opening of the Melrose Place salon marks a move by Fekkai towards a more consistent representation of the luxury brand equity he has become known for. “The reopening of the salon will allow us to bring an improved luxury experience to our clients. Melrose Place continues to be at the center of one of the most fashionable districts in Los Angeles and we are delighted to remain a part of that community,” says Frédéric Fekkai, Founder & President of Frédéric Fekkai & Co.

The salon’s layout is designed with open style and color studios in a warm, loft-like setting with dark brown leather banquette seating, soft silk pillows and sophisticated polished-nickel table lamps for a modern look and feel. A generous outdoor terrace lined with banquette seating will allow clients to enjoy manicures and pedicures “al fresco” while sipping beverages or nibbling on a delicious lunch. The shampoo area is cordoned off from the main space to provide an intimate, soothing setting with state-of-the-art chairs to provide the utmost comfort.

Frédéric Fekkai Melrose Place opens to the public on October 14, 2009.

About Frédéric Fekkai & Co.: Frédéric Fekkai & Co. is the leader in luxury hair care, offering a complete range of innovative products and exclusive, full-service salons. The Company is dedicated to providing total beauty and creating a unique portrait of style for each individual. Fekkai products are distributed through the finest beauty retailers around the world and, of course, in the world famous Frédéric Fekkai Salons. For more information visit: www.fekkai.com

Last month during my visit to New York City for Fashion Week I stopped by at Frédéric Fekkai at The Mark Hotel to get my hair blow dried. It was a much needed blow out. The New York weather makes my hair so frizzy, and what I call” “poofy” i.e. too much volume (LOL I’m not even sure this word exist in the English dictionary). And running around town all day, whose got time to do their own hair?!!

Fabulous Anthony at the NEW Fekkai Madison at The Mark Hotel just gave me Hollywood waves! Luv him:)

I crossed Central Park in a cab all the way to the East Side and arrived at the Frédéric Fekkai at The Mark Hotel. The building was so pretty and newly renovated which is kind of rare for NYC, everything is normally so ancient. My service was impeccable, and the best part was that I got to do my nails and my hair at the same time. I felt like I can totally can get used this life. Wouldn’t you?:)

Marta’s nails in Essie Sexy Divine gorge deep black-ish purple:Mani by Gabriela at Fekkai salon The Mark hotel NYC

Loved my hair stylist Anthony! He blew dry my hair and gave the perfect Hollywood curls without even using a curling iron. And Gabriela who did my nails with Essie Sexy Divine did a great job in making my manicure last for 4 days! I yet need to investigate which top coat she used on my nails. I assume it was Essie as well.

Here are some photos from my visit to Frédéric Fekkai at The Mark Hotel:

Frédéric Fekkai at The Mark Hotel is located at:
25 East 77th Street
New York, NY 10021
For reservations call
212-396-4600

Frédéric Fekkai at The Mark Hotel in Manhattan offers cuts, and luxurious services including: hair styling and coloring, manicure, pedicure, brow grooming, and make-up application.