Two lucky Miley Cyrus fans on Rockefeller Plaza get stunning fresh new looks from TODAY’s beauty response team.
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I recently found myself sitting on a plane flying back to Los Angeles with a big smile on my face. I love Fridays! No, not because it’s the last day of the work week. I love Fridays because it is “Ambush Makeover” day at the Today Show. I had just spent the morning with two of our best makeovers. Both women shared a genuine excitement about life that was infectious. Both were good-looking women who fearlessly made the leap to looking great.
The first makeover was Lorene. Lorene is the youngest 82-year-old woman I’ve ever met. She lost her husband 21 years ago and took over his oil business upon his death. After retiring from the oil business, she started working at a local bakery. She starts work every morning at 3am. She is the quintessential grandmother, with sparkling baby blue eyes and a perpetual smile. In all of her 82 years, Lorene had never colored her hair.
Her life was about to change. Lorene was born a brunette, but over the years her hair had turned white. She looked pretty with her white hair, but she was ready for a transformation. She wanted her hair to reflect how she felt about herself. She was ready for a new hair color. Her original brunette would have been too harsh for her complexion. Remember that as your hair color fades, your skin color becomes more pale. Always pick a hair color that complements your ever-changing complexion. I picked a soft neutral blond tone for Lorene’s hair. This complements her skin tone and will grow out gracefully, preventing the need for frequent touch-ups.
Now that Lorene’s hair color was right, it was time for her cut. Her hair had a permanent that accented the round shape of her haircut. Hair cuts with angles and lines are more flattering and modern. Kim Lepine cut into the round shape, taking the weight off the sides and the back, giving Lorene’s hair shape and definition. Lorene looked 20 years younger with her new hair color, haircut and ever-present smile.
The second makeover was Sarah, a 39-year-old school teacher visiting New York with friends to celebrate her upcoming “big” birthday. This birthday is a big deal to Sarah. She is celebrating her first-year anniversary as a breast cancer survivor. Sarah was willing and eager to have a new look.
Sarah had shoulder-length, light-brown hair with a few highlights done at her local mall. The minute Kim saw her, she asked why she was hiding her beautiful face and long neck under so much hair. When Kim asked if she was ready for a major haircut, Sarah shrugged and said, “Why not?” This proved to be the defining moment in the changing of Sarah’s appearance.
I wanted Kim to cut Sarah’s hair before I colored it. When you are having a dramatic style change, you should cut before you color your hair. This will allow the hair colorist to accent the new focal points of the haircut. Kim gave Sarah a short and chic cut with long bangs and a tapered back. I placed dark golden strokes of color on the top long layers of her hair. Sarah looked like a different woman. She looked like a modern day Audrey Hepburn.
A new hair color and haircut is the easiest way to instantly reinvent your looks. When you look in the mirror and you are not pleased with what you see, it is time to rethink your look. Small changes make big differences in your appearance. Don’t be frightened by change. Be bold! Be beautiful!
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The first makeover was Lorene. Lorene is the youngest 82-year-old woman I’ve ever met. She lost her husband 21 years ago and took over his oil business upon his death. After retiring from the oil business, she started working at a local bakery. She starts work every morning at 3am. She is the quintessential grandmother, with sparkling baby blue eyes and a perpetual smile. In all of her 82 years, Lorene had never colored her hair.
Her life was about to change. Lorene was born a brunette, but over the years her hair had turned white. She looked pretty with her white hair, but she was ready for a transformation. She wanted her hair to reflect how she felt about herself. She was ready for a new hair color. Her original brunette would have been too harsh for her complexion. Remember that as your hair color fades, your skin color becomes more pale. Always pick a hair color that complements your ever-changing complexion. I picked a soft neutral blond tone for Lorene’s hair. This complements her skin tone and will grow out gracefully, preventing the need for frequent touch-ups.
Now that Lorene’s hair color was right, it was time for her cut. Her hair had a permanent that accented the round shape of her haircut. Hair cuts with angles and lines are more flattering and modern. Kim Lepine cut into the round shape, taking the weight off the sides and the back, giving Lorene’s hair shape and definition. Lorene looked 20 years younger with her new hair color, haircut and ever-present smile.
The second makeover was Sarah, a 39-year-old school teacher visiting New York with friends to celebrate her upcoming “big” birthday. This birthday is a big deal to Sarah. She is celebrating her first-year anniversary as a breast cancer survivor. Sarah was willing and eager to have a new look.
Sarah had shoulder-length, light-brown hair with a few highlights done at her local mall. The minute Kim saw her, she asked why she was hiding her beautiful face and long neck under so much hair. When Kim asked if she was ready for a major haircut, Sarah shrugged and said, “Why not?” This proved to be the defining moment in the changing of Sarah’s appearance.
I wanted Kim to cut Sarah’s hair before I colored it. When you are having a dramatic style change, you should cut before you color your hair. This will allow the hair colorist to accent the new focal points of the haircut. Kim gave Sarah a short and chic cut with long bangs and a tapered back. I placed dark golden strokes of color on the top long layers of her hair. Sarah looked like a different woman. She looked like a modern day Audrey Hepburn.
A new hair color and haircut is the easiest way to instantly reinvent your looks. When you look in the mirror and you are not pleased with what you see, it is time to rethink your look. Small changes make big differences in your appearance. Don’t be frightened by change. Be bold! Be beautiful!
If you missed any of the other Plaza Ambush Makeovers you can catch up here.
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Every so often in life you stumble upon an incredibly lucky moment and my time has come. I was picked to judge the 2008 Miss Universe pageant in Vietnam. This is the trip of a lifetime to a most exotic destination. I felt like I had won the lottery, that I had been given a chance to become part of a grand world tradition. I think one of the first times I got to stay up late was with my Mom and Dad to watch the Miss Universe Pageant. I remember us all sitting around the television with popcorn in hand, cheering for our favorite picks. These nostalgic moments added to the excitement of today's adventure. There I was... jetting to Tokyo, then Ho Chi Minh City, and finally to Nha Trang, where the Miss Universe Competition took place. I was truly living a dream.As we flew over the Northern Atlantic and I looked down at the cold seas, I thought about the pressure the contestants must be feeling. Every insecurity must be peaking. I mean, can you begin to imagine the sundry thoughts these woman must be having? I would guess their internal conversations would include everything from "Is my hair right?" "Is my lipstick still on?" and "Do I look bloated?" to "Am I stuttering?" and "Do I sound well informed?"
I instantly realized these thoughts are not exclusive to Miss Universe contestants. These are universal issues women deal with every day. The modern woman holds herself to a very high bar. Her goals are to be educated, involved in her community, fit, stylish and as attractive as possible. This sounds like the mantra of the Miss Universe contestants. Maybe the Miss Universe Contest is more relevant to today's women than ever before.
Since my friends found out that I was picked as a judge of the pageant, they've bombarded me with questions. Are you going to vote for a blonde or a brunette? Will you be looking for someone model thin or a more voluptuous body? Is height important? Does the way she styles her hair make a difference? The fact of the matter is that I look ed for the woman who made the best presentation. The woman who had an edge that separated her from all the others. She would possess an innate intelligence that would be obvious with her every move and her every word. Contemporary beauty is more than the externals. Beauty is an inside and an outside job. Beauty is no longer the privilege of a select few. Beauty belongs to every woman who is willing to work for it.
Having said true beauty is an inside job, I know what you're thinking: "Fine Louis, but what are some insider's tips to look as beautiful as the contestants?" Here are few of my favorite tips.
This week it was celebrity news that easily dimmed the daily buzz about the presidential election. Obama and McCain were no longer the subjects of water cooler conversation. They both took a back seat to the doomed relationship of Anne Hathaway, the much speculated Guy Ritchie-Madonna-A-Rod love triangle, and Christie Brinkley's nasty divorce from Peter Cook. There was one happy piece of celebrity news that almost got lost during this most scandalous time: Angelina Jolie entered a hospital in the South of France to begin the birth process of her twins. At last, a breath of fresh air in the middle of this down and dirty week!
Pregnant women always seem content and fulfilled. This is especially obvious when a woman with child serenely touches her swollen belly. Undoubtedly, pregnant women often are at their most beautiful. Even with super-charged pregnancy hormones perking in their bodies, it is essential that they take care of their appearance. They will probably have to modify and adjust their maintenance routine as their body changes.
When you’re pregnant, the key to looking beautiful is accepting and dealing with the changes your body is going through. And everything does change. The amount of estrogen released in your body increases. As your belly grows, your may notice a change in your hair. Some women see that their hair has become limp and lackluster. If this happens to you, don't worry. This change is temporary. In the meantime, use styling products that add volume and shine, making the most of your new hair texture. On the other hand, you may be like most women and experience your dream hair during pregnancy. It grows faster, becomes thicker, and has a more radiant look. Luxuriate in your hair during your pregnancy, because you may well have some hair loss after the birth of your child or shortly after you stop breast feeding. Do not panic if this happens. Almost as soon as you notice you have less hair, you will see new growth around your hairline. It is simply a process of your hormones returning to their normal levels.
Some women feel the need to cut their hair to a more practical length during pregnancy or when they become new mothers. This is not always the best idea. Many women carry baby weight in their face. Hair that has long layers can give the illusion of a thinner face. Hair that is long enough to tie back is also easier for those days when you are too tired to be bothered with your hair.
Pregnancy and hair color has become a major issue for women, especially for women who have grey hair and become pregnant. The thought of a protruding belly and grey roots is more than many woman can handle. Even though there is little scientific evidence suggesting hair color during pregnancy is harmful to the baby, I always tell my clients to follow their doctor's recommendations. Some doctors suggest not coloring hair during the entire pregnancy; others suggest not doing it for the first trimester. Be sure to ask your doctor about highlights. Remind her or him that with this process, the hair color does not touch the scalp. Highlights can camouflage grey hair. Low lights (highlights with tint) can camouflage and cover grey.
The maternal instinct develops during the gestation period. The mother begins to protect her child even before birth. The instinct to take care of herself, however, can wane once the child is born. It is essential to take care of yourself to maintain a healthy mental attitude. This time with your child should be one of the most joyous times of your life. Look beautiful and be happy.
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Pregnant women always seem content and fulfilled. This is especially obvious when a woman with child serenely touches her swollen belly. Undoubtedly, pregnant women often are at their most beautiful. Even with super-charged pregnancy hormones perking in their bodies, it is essential that they take care of their appearance. They will probably have to modify and adjust their maintenance routine as their body changes.
When you’re pregnant, the key to looking beautiful is accepting and dealing with the changes your body is going through. And everything does change. The amount of estrogen released in your body increases. As your belly grows, your may notice a change in your hair. Some women see that their hair has become limp and lackluster. If this happens to you, don't worry. This change is temporary. In the meantime, use styling products that add volume and shine, making the most of your new hair texture. On the other hand, you may be like most women and experience your dream hair during pregnancy. It grows faster, becomes thicker, and has a more radiant look. Luxuriate in your hair during your pregnancy, because you may well have some hair loss after the birth of your child or shortly after you stop breast feeding. Do not panic if this happens. Almost as soon as you notice you have less hair, you will see new growth around your hairline. It is simply a process of your hormones returning to their normal levels.
Some women feel the need to cut their hair to a more practical length during pregnancy or when they become new mothers. This is not always the best idea. Many women carry baby weight in their face. Hair that has long layers can give the illusion of a thinner face. Hair that is long enough to tie back is also easier for those days when you are too tired to be bothered with your hair.
Pregnancy and hair color has become a major issue for women, especially for women who have grey hair and become pregnant. The thought of a protruding belly and grey roots is more than many woman can handle. Even though there is little scientific evidence suggesting hair color during pregnancy is harmful to the baby, I always tell my clients to follow their doctor's recommendations. Some doctors suggest not coloring hair during the entire pregnancy; others suggest not doing it for the first trimester. Be sure to ask your doctor about highlights. Remind her or him that with this process, the hair color does not touch the scalp. Highlights can camouflage grey hair. Low lights (highlights with tint) can camouflage and cover grey.
The maternal instinct develops during the gestation period. The mother begins to protect her child even before birth. The instinct to take care of herself, however, can wane once the child is born. It is essential to take care of yourself to maintain a healthy mental attitude. This time with your child should be one of the most joyous times of your life. Look beautiful and be happy.
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The image of the First Lady is always a matter of intense scrutiny. The personal style of these select women is a major factor in determining our first insights into the makeup of the character of the presidential candidates. The appearance of potential First Ladies may not win a presidential election, but it can enhance the prospects of victory. The glamour of Jackie Kennedy and Nancy Reagan did not land their husbands in office any more than the matronly looks of Barbara or Laura Bush. What they did do was help paint an invaluable picture that would help us understand the dynamics of the man in the oval office.Cindy McCain and Michelle Obama seem to be hyper-aware of the impact of their appearance. They know that almost as important as what they say is how they look while saying it. They are both primed and ready to assume the duties of First Lady.
Cindy McCain's hair is the epitome of stereotypical Republican hair. She has mastered the "country club" chic look. Every hair is lacquered in place with no chance of it becoming undone. Her hair is "beauty queen" blond. Watching her, you immediately realize that she was born into a privileged family.
Michelle Obama's hair style is quite possibly an homage to Mrs. Kennedy. The height on top with the flip on the bottom is almost an exact copy of Mr. Kenneth's famous handiwork. Michelle Obama may well want to convey the same sense of hope and optimism that the Kennedy era inspired.
Both woman are great assets to their husbands. The next few months will determine who has been successful winning the votes to become the next Commander-in-Chief. I can't help but wonder how many votes will be swayed one way or the other due to the next First Lady's persona.
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