The hair at Jason Wu’s Fall 2010 New York Fashion Week show was very pretty, swept back in a braided knot.

Lead Aveda hairstylist Odil described the look as “something feminine and easy, something a woman could do for day or evening.”

Hair was started with a casual center part, and smoothed with Aveda Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener. It was then “attached in a very soft way with an elastic, very innocent, soft, natural with a touch of sophistication.”

The look was finished off with a new Aveda hairspray debuting this June called Control Force, which Odil said was very efficient and would last all day.

She also said Wu’s collection was “fabulous, not pretentious, his clothes are easy to wear and you feel fabulous in them.”

Badgley Mischka is always one of the most glamorous and exciting shows of New York Fashion Week. Always classic and always stunning, the designers didn’t dissapoint this season with gorgeous red party frocks and lots of fantastic beading and detail work. Redken key stylist Peter Gray kept hair clean and sculptural to match the polished pieces.

The hair look, which included a very sculptural origami-like twist on the bun, was inspired by a 1950s Jetsons vibe. I chatted with Gray while he was finishing up Chanel Iman’s style, above right.

“There were a lot of scalloped tops, the tops go down, so let’s make the hair go up,” Gray said. “It’s modern and funky, but uses classical techniques.”  To create the style, the team used Redken Guts and the new Aerate 08 Bodifying Cream Mousse.

Gray was the first to admit this isn’t the most achievable look to copy at home.

“It’s aspirational, it’s what the red carpet is all about, taking it to another level, a fantasy,” he said.

August is always an exciting time of year here at girlznight as it is around this time we get our first glimpse of ghd’s new limited edition pink irons!

Well, good news as tonight we can exclusively bring you details of this year’s pink ghd, which is a limited edition box set called ghd Pretty In Pink. The box set includes a pastel pink ghd IV styler (beautifully on trend for the season), a heat resistant styler pouch, pink ghd brush, a pink tote bag and pink sectioning clips. As if this wasn’t enough the whole package is contained in a beautiful ghd gift box, which is… you guessed it… pastel pink!

As always 10 pounds from the sale of each iron will be donated by ghd to breast cancer research.

The Pretty In Pink box set is now available in our store for £129.95 and like all ghd limited editions is sure to sell out fast! Check out the stunning pictures of the new iron and accessories below, or click the image on the right to go to the ghd Pretty In Pink product page.

If there’s ever a time for blondes, summer is it. The newest addition to the Redken Color Expert team, Tracey Cunningham is Redken’s Creative Consultant for Color and Trend Expert. what it takes to create bold, high-fashion blondes from the coolest platinum to subtle champagne highlights.

“There are literally no limits. I can use Redken’s Blonde Glam Collection on a dark brunette like Jennifer Lopez to add rich, luminous tones or on a naturally light-haired client like Cameron Diaz to create that pefect cool neutral blonde. Bright, light shades are the must have haircolor this summer,” Cunningham said.

For ultra-light, ultra conditioned locks try Blonde Glam Pure Lightening Cream.

“Think Cameron Diaz.” Cunningham said. ”I add highlights for dimension and a beachy, lived-in, radiant summer look!  For styling blondes with short cuts, I love water wax 03  shine defining pomade. It gives you a separated, glossy finish that  really brings out platinum tones.” 

For a cooler, shimmering blonde the Blonde Glam Haircolor collection is your ticket to a Molly Sims inspired color.

“Shine is also a sought-after feature this summer; it is important to have to shine to make your color look healthier and richer,” Cunningham said. ”Cool blondes look best when they have a hint of shine. Just smooth on a little outshine 01 anti-frizz polishing milk to give hair a satiny finish.”

And of course, to maintain your blonde you’ll want to use shampoo, conditioner, shine treatment and deep conditioner from the Blonde Glam collection found here.

Just in time for the extra stress summer sun and swimming can do to your hair, Redken’s come out with new Redken Color Extend Sun.

“At our salon in Miami, we often see clients with damaged hair from being out in the sun or water,” said Rodney Cutler, owner of Cutler/Redken Salons. “Many of them are not aware that they can protect and correct existing damage with the right products! It’s essential to protect your hair while out in the sun.”

UV rays can strip away the hair cuticle, dulling the hair, making it rougher and more prone to frizz and flyaways. It can fade hair color both chemical and natural (eek!) and pool chemicals and sea salt cause drying and increased vulnerability. And I think all blondes have had a summer or two of green hair from too much time in the pool.

“While our clients are not always on the beach or in the pool, they are constantly in the California sun,” said Kaz Amor, Redken hair consultant and principle at the Warren-Tricomi Los Angeles Salon. “This daily exposure effects their haircolor and the quality of hair causing much dryness and brassiness. We always try to stress daily UV protection for hair, and now we can recommend specific products for our clients to use.”

So the customers in this warm-weather climes have sort of served as the research pool for those of us who only have to deal with most of this in the summer. And the result is new After-Sun Shampoo, After-Sun Mask and Sparkling Shield. The products contain Hydra-Shield Complex which provides long-lasting, broad-spectrum protection against UV rays while rebalancing moisture in sun-stressed tresses leaving hair shiny, silky and smooth. It remains effective even when the formula is rinsed out. Mango Oil and Ceramide prevent dryness and strengthen and repair damaged areas.

The After-Sun Shampoo is designed to remove salt, chlorine, and minerals and keeps haircolor looking healthy and vibrant while the mask helps reverse existing damage.

“With these products, our clients can maintain their haircolor longer and restore hair to be smooth, silky and healthy while still enjoying everyday life in the sun,” Amor said. “I especially love the moisturizing effects of the After-Sun Mask.”

I’m particularly excited about the Sparkling Shield. I’ve always protected my mostly blonde hair with special products in the summer, so this is getting thrown in my beach bag for sure.

Look for these products to debut on Girlznight soon!

I’ll admit it. My highlights are a victim of the recession. Luckily the sun is on its way to help me out, but more than that there are a whole plethora of blonding shampoos and conditioners out there to help you lighten up without breaking the bank.

KMS California Color Vitality Blonde Treatment has a UV filter and optical brightener while L’Oreal Professional Shine Blonde products neutralizes yellow tones, protects color and adds shine.

Redken Blonde Glam Pure Pearl goes the extra distance with actual color depositing deep conditioners to brighten and enhance highlights.

To get the look above start with Redken Blonde Glam Shampoo and Conditioner for color and shine.

Apply a small amount of Redken Satinwear Blow-dry Lotion to damp hair and blow-dry with a boar-bristle brush starting at your nape and working your way up.

After hair is dry, take 2″ sections, starting at the nape, and lightly spray with a setting spray like this one from Matrix Biolage. Use a large-barrel iron to create curls concentrating on mid-shaft and ends, leaving the top smooth. Work your way up your head, brick-laying the curls on top of one another.

Let hair cool completely. Rub a small amount of Blonde Glam Crystal Flash between your palms and run through mid-shaft and ends of curls for separation.

Voila! Blonde, bomb-shell hair!

Yes, lucky me… I’ve just had a sneak preview of the brand new ghd Rare Styler, and all I can say is fab-u-lous!

The packaging is simply beautiful, loving the leopard skin pouch and snap lid box. The styler itself is black gloss, similar to the ghd Dark or Pure, with gold lettering and shimmering gold plates.

As with all limited edition ghds it’s sure to be incredibly popular and I’ve put my name down for one as soon as they come in, which should be at the end of this month. Until now the pink ghd has always been my favourite, but I think the ghd Rare might just be my new number one!

You can now pre-order your very own ghd Rare styler for just £129.95.

We’ll take any excuse for new beauty buys! While the traditional Easter basket may be full of marshmallow Peeps, dyed eggs and jelly beans, we’ve got a different type of candy-colored treats on our minds. Whether nabbing for yourself, putting on a wish list or giving to others here are some great Easter gifts from the beauty world.

Lush Bath Bombs in Easter shapes

A relaxing bath is just what she’ll need after baking that Easter ham, so give Mom one of Lush’s fun bunny or egg bath bombs, available in store, or a The Pink One Easter Gift Set available online.

Lorac In the Pink Collection

Pink just says spring, and so does the In the Pink Collection from Lorac. With tons of fun spring and summer colors, this will get any girl in the mood for sun dresses and outdoor cocktails.

Fake Bake Travel Kit

Whether getting ready for a summer vacation or just dreaming of one, fake tanner is a must have come this time of year. The Fake Bake Travel Kit will get her glowing.

Bed Head Eyes Love It Mascara and I-Gloss Lip Gloss

A change in the seasons is the perfect time to replace beauty staples. Mascara should be replaced every three months, so why not do it for her with this Bed Head Eyes Love It Mascara. And everyone needs to change up their lip color for spring, try I-Gloss Lip Gloss in Tickled Pink.

Limited Edition Purple GHD Gift Set

Unleash your wild side with the brand new ghd Rare gift set! The set includes a beautiful black gloss ghd Styler with gold lettering and plates,  a leopard print pouch and a snap lid hard case.

Zoya Nail Polish Ooh-La-La Sampler

Did we say candy colors? This Zoya Nail Polish Ooh-La-La Sampler has all the colors she’ll need from Easter morning to Labor Day.