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Nexxus Debunks Popular Haircare Myths

Nexxus Salon Haircare Creative Director and Celebrity Stylist Kevin Mancuso, who has worked with A-list celebs like Natalie Portman, Kristen Bell and Taylor Swift, debunks some popular haircare misconceptions:

MYTH: Frequent trims make hair grow faster

Truth: You are likely to have heard your mother tout the old adage that hair will grow faster with frequent trims. And while cutting hair may make it appear healthier, it has no effect on growth rate.

Garden Party Gorgeous with Nexxus Salon Hair Care

This season brings sunshine, flowers and outdoor parties that demand gorgeous hair. Achieve salon quality results for those occasions when hair matters most with a little help from the Nexxus Nourishing Botanicals line and the below tips from celebrity stylist and Nexxus Creative Director Kevin Mancuso (who you probably recognize from watching Shear Genius on BRAVO):

· The sun may feel therapeutic, but it can also rob hair of its natural oils and vibrancy. Safeguard locks with a nutrient-rich conditioner with added emollients and plant proteins, like Nexxus Botanphuse.

Shear Genius 3 Episode 9 Winning Look Recap

Nexxus Salon Hair Care is back as the official hair care sponsor for the third season of BRAVO’s hit reality series, Shear Genius, a new style of competition. Nexxus Creative Director Kevin Mancuso offers tips on styling so that anyone can achieve a salon style at home.

Voluminous Waves:

1. Apply a volumizing gel styler, such as Nexxus Lavish Body, to damp hair, and then blow-dry using a large round brush.

2. While hair is still warm, wrap two inch sections around large Velcro rollers and allow hair to cool.

3. Remove rollers and back comb each section at the root to create lift and body.

4. Use fingers to shape sections into a unique style and pin curls randomly in the back. Then spray hair with a strong-hold hairspray, like Nexxus Maxximum, to hold the look in place.

How to Get That Picture Perfect Hair

How to get the perfect profile picture and that picture perfect hair by Celebrity Stylist Kevin Mancuso.


Kevin Mancuso

In the age of social media, Facebook and Twitter, it is more important than ever for women to have a professional headshot of themselves to share with the online world. Celebrity hairstylist Kevin Mancuso – who has worked on countless photo shoots with the likes of Natalie Portman, Naomi Watts, America Ferrara and Cindy Crawford to name a few – can show you exactly how to capture that picture perfect hair.

“In my experience, I’ve noticed that women either over do it or don’t do enough to prepare for a photo shoot. Try to go for a more natural look when preparing for your headshot to ensure the photograph captures the best and most beautiful version of you.” – Kevin Mancuso, Nexxus Creative Director

On March 10th, 2010, Kevin appeared as a guest on Bravo’s hit reality hair competition Shear Genius Season 3, where he judged the work of top stylists. From years of experience on photo shoots, Kevin provided his insights on exactly what works and what doesn’t.

Natalie Portman at the Vanity Fair 2010 Academy Awards party

Natalie Portman at the Vanity Fair 2010 Academy Awards party: The Hairstyle

For a second year in a row, red-carpet darling Natalie Portman has tapped celebrity stylist and Nexxus Creative Director Kevin Mancuso to create her award season hairstyles. Last night, Kevin gave Natalie Portman a flawless updo for the exclusive and star-studded Vanity Fair party.

“I really wanted to give her a Bridget Bardot meets Audrey Hepburn style,” said Mancuso, “there’s nothing like an old Hollywood style for a young Hollywood actress!”

How to get Natalie Portman’s Vanity Fair 2010 Academy Awards party hairdo:

Kevin Mancuso – who brought you the celebrity hair bible, The Mane Thing, and worked on such a-list names as Sienna Miller, Blake Lively, Naomi Watts and Taylor Swift – offers his tips for recreating Natalie’s red carpet style at home:

PREP:

· Shampoo and condition hair with body building products, such as Nexxus Diametress and Sublime Volume, to help give hair lift.

Nexxus Returns as Official Hair Sponsor of Shear Genius Season 3

Nexxus Salon Hair Care is returning as the official hair care sponsor of Shear Genius, Bravo’s hit reality hair competition.


The cast of Shear Genius Season 3. Photo credit: BRAVO

Bravo’s creative hair-styling competition series “Shear Genius” premieres Wednesday, February 3 at 11 p.m. ET/PT with a whole new look. Nexxus Salon Hair Care, official hair care sponsor of the show, has partnered with Bravo for a third season of high-stakes action. For the first time, “Shear Genius” has gone international. After combing the world for top stylists, Bravo has assembled 12 remarkably-talented individuals who will raise the level of competition to hair-raising heights. Each week, the show will offer expert tips and how-tos, as well as fashionable hairdos created exclusively with Nexxus products.

Valentine’s Day Hair Tutorial By Nexxus Creative Director Kevin Mancuso

It’s almost that time of the year: Valentine’s Day. Have you decided how are you going to wear your hair on that very romantic day? Here are some hairdo tips by celebrity stylist and Nexxus Creative Director Kevin Mancuso:

Voluminous Curls: “Whether structured or loose, voluminous curls are always in style, and work with many hair types and lengths, for an irresistible look and unforgettable night.”– Kevin Mancuso, Nexxus Creative Director

Valentine’s Day Hair Tutorial by celebrity stylist and Nexxus Creative Director Kevin Mancuso:

Prep
· Start your hairstyle in the shower by using a volumizing shampoo and conditioner, like Nexxus Diametress Luscious Volumizing Shampoo and Sublime Volume Luscious Volumizing Conditioner

Get the Look: Natalie Portman Oscars 2009 from Kevin Mancuso

Retro ruled the red carpet last night, with 30s, 40s and 50s glamour on display. Smooth waves and constructed pinning ushered in new, softer styles that were timelessly elegant.

Kevin Mancuso, Creative Director for Nexxus Salon Hair Care, created the modern and romantic updo worn by presenter Natalie Portman. With a sweeping side part and soft curl, pinned into a beautiful knot at the nape of her neck, the look was deceptively easy to create. Kevin described how to get the look below in a few simple steps.

How-to Get Natalie Portman’s hairstyle at Oscars 2009:

Step 1: Apply a volumizing styler to the roots, like Nexxus Root Exxtend, to add body into the hair.

Distribute a medium-hold mousse, such as Nexxus Mousse Plus, throughout hair to and maintain and support the structure of the style. More modern updos employ product instead of teasing to build body, for a softer, healthier look. Blow dry hair with a large round brush, concentrating on the ends to smooth the hair.