Hair Trend report 2010 with Advanced Techniques Salon Professional Haircare. Avon Global Stylists Advisors worked backstage at Charlotte Ronson’s Fashion Show, where they interpreted the clothing designs to create a simple, girly style that any woman could wear. With just a few Advance Techniques products, the team teaches us how to transform bland hair to beautiful styles.

The hairstyle: Bohemian Ballerina. “Create a fresh, young wispy look to amp up simple designs in your wardrobe this season.”-Tippi Shorter

Hair Tutorial

1 . Prep wet hair from root to tip with Volumizing Mousse to enhance the natural shine and create volume. Using the Cushion Brush, blow dry hair section by section to distribute the product and create natural texture.

2. Gather the hair tight to form a ponytail at the back crown of the head and secure with a ponytail holder, keeping all sides flat. Holding hair at the end of the ponytail, twist the hair firmly in one direction to form a knot into a spiral. Secure with bobby pins.

3. On the sides, “muse” the little wispy hairs to play up the natural texture. Lightly spray with Hair Spray to complete the style and hold in place.

Accessorize with a Part

“Don’t clutter your style with headbands and accessories, make a statement with a clean, defined part.”-Anthony Barrow

1. To create the perfect canvas for a defined part, start with clean, smooth hair by applying Dry Ends Serum (Marta’s all time favorite) to the ends f your hair and Super straight Smoothing Balm from root to tip.

2. Using the Large Barrel Brush, blow fry hair straight. Use a comb to create a defined part on the side of the head.

3. Pull all hair into a tight, sleek bun at the back of the neck to make the part really stand out. Spray a light mist of Mirror Shine Spray to create a highly sheen finish.

Wavy Volume

“Pump up the volume of your soft, romantic tresses with edgy, high-fashion style.”-Allen Ruiz

1. Begin this look by smoothing Volumizing Mousse through damp hair root to tip.

2. Create soft curls by setting hair with Pillow Curlers. Spray a light mist of Hair Spray to ensure hair will hold curl.

3. Remove the curlers. Flip hair over front of head and a layer of Hair Spray to create extra volume and hold. Run fingers through hair to loosen curls for a soft finish.

Sleek and Sophisticated

“Take your style from shabby to chic with this sophisticated twist on the classy pony.”-Tippi Shorter

1. Prep damp hair with Moisture Sleek Smoothing Serum. Dry hair using the Vent Brush to enhance shine and create a smooth finish.

2. Apply a small amount of Shaping Gel to dry hair from root to mid-shaft. Pull all hair to the back of the head, securing with an elastic band.

3. Take a small bunch of hair and twist around the base of the pony, securing with bobby pins. Finish the look with a light mist of Hair Spray to keep all strands in place.

Crown of Volume

“Straight, sleek hair has taken a back seat to texture, wave & movement. The look this season is in your-face attitude and edgy rock & roll texture.”-Anthony Barrow

1. Smooth an Anti-Frizz Capsule on damp hair to create the perfect foundation for building frizz-free texture. Layer Volumizing Mousse on hair to give your tresses the extra boost they need.

2. Blow dry hair in small sections with a Round Brush. Wrap hair tightly around the barrel and aim hot air directly on the hair until dry.

3. Once all hair is dry, backcomb the top section and pull back to the center of the head, securing in place with bobby pins. Take the remaining hair and secure in a loose, messy bun at the nape of the neck. Finish the look with a light mist of Hair Spray.

All products mentioned in this post by Advanced Techniques Salon Professional Haircare by Avon. Available exclusively through Avon Representatives. To locate an Avon rep, call 1-800-FOR-AVOn or visit www.avon.com

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2010 Report: Avon for Mackage.

Avon’s Global Stylist Advisor Tippi Shorter created the hair look for the Mackage fall 2010 runway show, supported by a full team of Avon stylists. Tippi also creates dashing ‘dos for stars like Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige.

Hair Tutorial: Here’s how to achieve this runway “Second Day Chic” hairstyle as called by Avon at-home!

Apply Advanced Techniques Volumizing Mousse by Avon to hair that has been dried straight, evenly distributing create a sturdy base for the style. Use a comb to create a deep diagonal part that extends from the hairline just above outside corner of one eye to crown.

Using a round barrel brush and blow dryer, create a defined part by blowing the front section forward to create a dramatic sweep across one eye. Just below the crown, backcomb a 2-3″ section of hair and drape over the back of the head to distribute the teased pieces. Gather the bottom section of hair (below the diagonal part) and tie off into a low ponytail using a clear elastic band. Mix Advanced Techniques Moisture Sleek Smoothing Serum and Shaping Gel and apply by hand to the front section of hair enhancing the drape across the front of the face. Gather the draped section of hair and pull into the loose low pony, securing with bobby pins. Finish with Advance Techniques Mirror Shine Spray by Avon for a high shine finish.

I’m excite to share with you my interview with Avon Global Stylist Advisor Tippi Shorter. 

Tippi Shorter

In 1995 Tippi headed from home town, Long Beach, California to New York City, and within a year of her move she was asked to participate in a beauty feature for Essence magazine. Tippi opened Luxe Studio in Soho, but sold the successful salon after four years to pursue other career opportunities such as styling for photo shoots, music videos and commercials. Tippi is known for taming the tresses of A-list actresses, musicians, and supermodels including Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Vanessa Williams, to name a few! And while her beauty masterpieces are seen on the covers and editorial pages of In Style and Vanity Fair, Tippi remains modest and humble saying “I am not a celebrity hairstylist. I am a hairstylist who happens to have the opportunity to work with many wonderful celebrities.”

Having been a spokesperson for Pantene and Clairol, Tippi is now working on her own hair extension line “Get Gorgeous Hair” and working hard as the newest addition to the Avon hair styling team.

In this interview Tippi talks to Marta Walsh about hair love for hair and gives expert hair styling tips. Find out what are some of this season’s hottest holiday hair trends, which hairstyles are out, and must-have beauty essentials and tools.

Marta Walsh: When did your interest in hair begin?
Tippi Shorter: My interest in hair started at a young age… my mom was an Avon Representative and always had beauty products in our house and also I was always the one to get my friends ready before school events. It wasn’t until 16 years ago that I had my big break in L.A. and my career has taken off from there.

MW: What are some of this season’s hottest holiday hair trends and how can we re-create these looks at home?
TS: This season’s style is all about simplicity… each style should take three steps or less. Some of my favorites are big sexy, volume or sleek ponies/buns:

Big, sexy volume:

- Begin this look by running Advance Techniques Volumizing Mousse by Avon through hair root to tip.
- Create soft curls by setting hair with Advance Techniques Pillow Curlers. Spray a light mist of Advance Techniques Hair Spray to ensure hair will hold curl.
- Remove the curlers from your hair. Flip hair over front of head and spray with additional hair spray to create extra volume and hold. Run fingers through hair to loosen curls for a soft finish.

Sleek ponies/bun:

- To create the perfect canvas for a defined part, start with clean, smooth hair.
- Apply Advance Techniques Dry End Serum to the ends of your hair and Advance Techniques Super Straight Smoothing Balm from root to tip. Using Advance Techniques Cushion Brush, blow dry hair straight.
- Use a comb to create a defined part on the side of the head. Pull all hair into a tight, sleek bun at the back of the neck to make the part really stand out. Spray a light mist of Advance Techniques Mirror Shine Spray to create a high-sheen finish.

MW: Which hairstyles are out?
TS: Styles that are too over-done… you’re style should look effortless and timeless!

MW: What beauty essentials and tools should everyone own?
TS: Products – I think each person should own at least one product from the Advance Techniques Moisture Sleek Collection. There are so many great multi-tasking products in this collection that are perfect for almost every hair type.

Tools – Everyone should have a great blow dryer and flatiron that you can straighten and curl with.

All products mentioned in this interview are by Avon. Visit www.avon.com for more product details.

Talking Makeup has the scoop behind Alicia Keys’s hair at the 2009 BET Awards thanks to Pantene and their Celebrity Stylist Tippi Shorter.

Tippi Shorter’s Regular clients include: Jennifer Hudson, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, and Keri Hilson.

 Here is how to get Alicia Keys’s hair & big curls at 2009 BET Awards by Pantene Celebrity Stylist Tippi Shorter:

“I started with the Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Smooth Vitality Shampoo & Conditioner. I love the smell and it made her smooth and manageable for styling.”

“I used the Ego-Boost Leave-in by Bed Head to detangle her curls, and then applied the Pantene Pro-V Curls Anti-Frizz Cream through the strands. This was the foundation to have those big curls last throughout the heat without frizz or fly-aways.”

“I used an iron about the size of my pinky to refine her curls, adding the Ojon Serum (Ojon Daily Intensive Shine Treatment) to separate and fluff her curls for all-night body.”

 ”I finished the look with a strong holding hairspray to keep the curls in place.”

Celebrity image via: a3urbanmusic.com