By now, we’ve all been hit by the buzz surrounding Christopher Nolan’s feature Inception. And for me, the craze and hype were well worth the wait. In fact, I’ve seen it twice! I found myself pulling more from it my second time around. And part of my fascination with the flick is its utter brilliance. From the inception (pun intended) of it, the aesthetics astounded. Period. The backdrop; the special effects; and obviously and most importantly, the hair took my breath away. Regardless of what your theories are about the “reality” of Nolan’s masterpiece, we can all agree that the looks made the film.
Leo, oh Leo. And how can I forget little ole’ Joseph Gordon Levitt (from 3rd Rock acclaim). Actually, let’s give him credit where credit is due - he’s now Mr. Levitt from 500 days of Summer and Brick. The wardrobe styling on these two cocktailed with the sleek hair-sculpting completely changed the image I had of each of these actors. It was as if their hair were characters brought in to add that extra punch and, trust me, they all delivered.
DiCaprio and Levitt brought Sexy Back. Sophistication was exuded from the slicked-back hair, suits and pressed shirts. Now it seems everyone is doing it. From the men of Gossip Girl to the powerhouses that make up Ocean’s 11 and how could we forget 
former Falsetto Mousekeeter Justin Timberlake , this look is in and I hope it’s here to stay. In my opinion, nothing is better than a man in a classic suit accessorized by his sculpted locks. That, my friend, is ageless.
Now you can transform your look as well. Talk to your stylist about a precision haircut that fits your personal style. Make certain that your artist tailors it to your face shape. That’s the key. The trick is to maintain length on top while keeping the perimeter of your neck and sides smooth and clean. Choose a gel-like consistency for your product which is going to enable you to add the shine you will need to pull this look off.
Below are tools you can start implementing into your daily routine:
1. Gel Forte by Sebastian: strong hold with uber shine
2. Bb. Gel by Bumble & bumble: light hold that enables you reshape your style at a moment’s notice
3. Gellac by Bumble & bumble: extra-Strong hold
4. Rock Hard Gel by Oribe: again strong hold but with extra shine
And all of these are available today at Studio DNA. My suggestion is for you is to play, play, play. Come on in and ask to speak with one of our artists and find out what product suits you best.
Better yet, come in and ask for me! I’m available at our Santa Monica location on Tuesdays and Sundays and in Hollywood on Beverly Wednesday through Friday.
I don’t even know where to begin telling you about the incredible partnership with Sebastian and Studio DNA! So I just decided to start here…
Sebastian is fresh, fun and fearless which also happens to be their mantra – “Fearless Hair Fashion” I love this statement. It is bold and exciting. Danny and I were recently invited to experience it first hand at the exclusive two day Party, celebrating 25 years of Sebastian. The first event was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood, followed by another big bash at the Paramount Studios back lot where “Fearless hair Fashion” made a very bold statement indeed.
The Volupt Series (Volupt Shampoo, Volupt Conditioner and the Volupt Spray): This will give you some serious volume!
Season 4 of Madmen has returned to television this past week and so has our adoration of such a delightful and stylish time period. This television show has been the inspiration for many trends these past couple of years.
I don’t think it is any secret that redheads are now total bombshells. Christina Hendricks, with her sexy curves and red locks, has given redheads a total new edge. Due to their rarity, redheads have become quite sexy and mysterious. Redheads have a new edge and it is exciting to see people playing with their hair color. Red seems intimidating to many women, but I feel it is all about finding that complimentary shade and tone that is perfect for each individual client. Red is a strong hair color and one that I am hoping to steer more of my clients in the direction of choosing.
Coiffed upstyles and structured styling are also making a fierce comeback. These looks are classic, sexy, and still youthful. Glamour has made a return to Hollywood and I think people are somewhat happy to see the messy unkempt hair trends left behind. The innocent look captures that which is beautiful. The shapes are feminine, yet strong. One thing I think that we will be seeing more of in the salon over the next couple of years are hot rollers, I believe it will be less surf spray product and more hair spray. Right now I am loving the Oribe Superfine Spray and think it is has a perfect hold for this sort of style.