Month: June 2021

OK, Demi Lovato’s Mullet Is Getting SO Long

Is there anything better than getting your hair cut and/or colored, leaving the salon and feeling like a supermodel? No, we don’t think there is. But because of the current climate, seeing your hairstylist might not be as easy and getting your split ends cut off or your roots done might just be a quick in-and-out appointment without all the fun. That’s one reason why we’re so obsessed with actors and influencers who switch up their look on a dime. We’re jealous, sure, but it’s also aspirational AF. So, we’re rounding up the best celebrity hair makeovers of 2021 as they come so you can drool with us.

Though, it’s not just about drooling over these looks. Saving this page and referring back to it at the hair salon can help you decide if curtain bangs or a bob is right for you. Hairstylists actually love when you show them photos because they can get a real feel of the vibe you’re looking for and can adjust the look into something that suits your wants and needs. This goes for color, too. Did you ask for balayage when you really meant a shadow root? It’s easier to just give examples of what you want.

Some of these celebrity looks aren’t permanent. Stars love to play around with wigs, extensions and faux bangs. But there’s nothing wrong with that. Real or faux, we’re taking inspo from our favorites to figure out our next look for 2021 and beyond.

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Demi Lovato

Mullets are trending like crazy and apparently, Demi Lovato got the memo. The front of her hair is short and the back is all the way past her shoulders.

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Sophie Turner 

Just a week after debuting piece-y bangs, the Game of Thrones star went fully red! She shared a cute mirror photo wearing Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour merch and showing off her matching red Casetify Cottage Core case.

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Ciara

“Pelirroja,” Ciara wrote on Instagram. (Pelirroja is Spanish for redhead.) The singer is looking stunning with long ginger hair giving off a bit of a sexy princess Ariel vibe.

 

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Sophie Turner 

“Ya gal’s bang’d up,” the Game of Thrones star wrote on Instagram stories over the weekend. The choppy, piece-y style is different from the blunt bangs we’ve seen her rock before. We love this low-key fringe for summer because it’s easy to pin back or grow into curtain bangs.

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Kim Kardashian

We’ve seen the media mogul try just about every hairstyle but the lob will always be our favorite. This one has a gorgeous curled-under ’70s vibe.

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Charli D’Amelio

We’re obsessing over D’Amelio’s new chop with ’90s-style layers that feel so fresh for summer.

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Miranda Cosgrove

She’s back, baby! Hairstylist Clayton Hawkins gave Cosgrove pretty blonde highlights for the iCarly revival.

 

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Kim Kardashian

Look who’s blonde again! But it was only for a few hours. Kardashian was shooting an upcoming campaign either for KKW Beauty or Skims. She actually did get her eyebrows bleached and we actually loved the look with her naturally dark hair. But then when they put the blonde wing on it was like, whoa. Right before she left the studio, she snapped a photo showing us she’s back to brunette again, including the brows.

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Sabrina Carpenter

Say goodbye to curtain bangs and hello to ‘Bardot bangs!’ Hairstylist Laurie Heaps gave Sabrina Carpenter piece-y bombshell bangs inspired by the iconic French star Brigitte Bardot. We’re obsessed.

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Selena Gomez

In an Instagram photo promoting her beauty brand, Rare Beauty, in April 2021, Gomez showed off her newly dyed blonde hair. The picture saw the former Disney Channel star light blonde tresses and dark roots. She most recently dyed her hair blonde in 2017 in a color dubbed by her hairstylist Nikki Lee as “Nirvana Blonde.” Gomez’s 2021 color was also done by Lee and Riawna Capri. “We’ve been doing Selena’s color for over a decade now. She typically keeps it pretty natural, but this time she went for a big change. This blonde is unique to her as we had to make sure there was an equal balance of cool and warm for her skin tone. It’s an edgier look and perfect for summer,” the hairstylists said in a statement.

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Elizabeth Olsen

At the virtual launch of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier miniseries, Olsen debuted a totally different look from her usual copper-blonde hair. The bangs! The darker color! So chic.

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Chrissy Teigen

We love how Teigen is playing around with wigs lately and experimenting with hair color. Although she only kept the silver shade for a day, we hope she brings it back. It looks amazing on her.

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Kristen Bell

It seems like Bell is dressed up in character to film a TV show or movie but we’re loving these piecey bangs on her and we hope she keeps them up IRL.

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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

While filling us in on the Covid-19 relief package, AOC showed off her adorable new haircut. When followers commented saying they loved the chop, she replied, “Let’s not start another national crisis over it, right?”

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Gigi Hadid

The model mom returned to the runway, walking in the Versace fall 2021 show. Hairstylist Panos Papandrianos wrote “Ginger for Gigi” on Instagram, making us believe he really did dye the model’s hair this gorgeous red shade for the occasion.

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Olivia Rodrigo

The ‘Drivers License’ singer jumped on the curtain bang trend thanks to hairstylist Clayton Hawkins. They’re subtle but make a big difference in her look. One interesting note: Sabrina Carpenter has them too.

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Lana Condor

The actress looks so great in this pastel pink wig, maybe she’s considering doing it IRL? “Get ‘Anyone Else But You; to 5 mil streams and I’ll keep it,” she wrote on Instagram. Though, she told STYLECASTER last year, “I don’t know that I’d ever dye dye my hair. I think my mom would kill me, you’d know?”

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Ashley Graham

The model had everyone thinking maybe she got a pixie cut but her hair is actually the result of new growth post hair loss. “Postpartum baby hairs come through!” she wrote on Instagram.

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Emma Roberts

A new color and cut for the birthday girl! “Emma always looks and feels her best blonde,” said her hairstylist and Nine Zero One co-founder Nikki Lee. “We decided to keep her a warm blonde and went for a ’90s supermodel vibe. With a new baby and a big birthday, we went out with a bang! Lisa Satorn added extensions for length and fullness. I kept her haircut free and flowing with piecey layers around the face.” Lee keeps her client’s hair healthy with the In Common 3 Step Treatment System ($105 at In Common).

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Katy Perry

Why not start with one of the biggest hair chameleons? Though she’s been ultra-blonde for a while, we can’t help but miss a brunette Katy Perry. It’s classically chic and fits her personality. So, when we saw these photos of backstage at Jimmy Kimmel Live, we were so excited to see the long brown hair. But it seems it’s a wig and she’s already back to blonde.

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7 Vibrant Hair Color Trends That Are Blowing Up on TikTok

It’s hard to imagine a bigger platform right now that shifts current beauty trends. Thanks to its snappy music and eye-catching effects, it’s the perfect place to show off a hair transformation. That must be why so many vibrant hair color trends are blowing up on TikTok right now. From reds and coppers to pinks and lavenders, it’s all about look-at-me hair.

Luckily, you don’t have to go to the salon and spend big bucks on a dye job. It’s possible to DIY—we promise. You can head to Sally Beauty and shop salon-quality hair color with the help of knowledgeable store associates. There are more than 1,200 shades, including 250 vibrant colors from brands including Arctic Fox, Good Dye Young and Lime Crime, as well as exclusive brands like Iroiro, Color Lux and ion®. And if you’re not ready to go full-on permanent with your new color, don’t worry. You don’t have to. There are temporary, semi- and demi-permanent (lasting up to 8 and 24 washes, respectively), color conditioners, tints, serums and paints to choose from.

And if you’re still not sure where to start, try Sally Beauty’s ColorView (on the app and website) to virtually “try-on” hair color from tons of brands before committing. Then head to DIY University by Sally Beauty for everything you need to know about dyeing your hair at home.

But first, take some inspo from these epic TikTok hair transformations below. You’re going to want to copy these shades STAT.

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Pastel Pink

Pink is always a good idea and the warm, rose hue looks good on everyone. You can get the look using the shade Rose from the ion® Brights Semi Permenant Hair Color line, which is exclusive to Sally Beauty. The semi-permanent color is free from ammonia and peroxide but still gives you that intense hair color you crave. We also love the shade Flamingo for an even brighter pink.

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Copper

The reddish-orange hue is one of the most popular on TikTok right now—and for good reason. It brightens up any complexion and looks both eye-catching and almost natural at the same time. Get the look with the Sally Beauty–exclusive ion® Permanent Creme Hair Color in shades including 5R Light Red Brown and 6IR Dark Intense Red Blonde. The permanent color has a crème consistency, which makes for an easy no-drip application. Plus, if you’re dealing with any grey hair, it covers them all.

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Lavender

This TikToker mixed two Good Dye Young Semi Permanent Hair Color shades, Stoned Pony and Sky High, to create this vibrant lavender hue. The vegan and cruelty-free formula is a fan-favorite for its ammonia- and peroxide-free formulation that won’t fry your hair. Plus, the addition of bergamot essential oil smells subtly citrus and is known for its mood-lifting properties.

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Silver

Channel your inner ice queen with silver hair, which is especially easy to achieve if you’re already pretty blonde like this TikToker. We love Iroiro Premium Natural Semi Permanent Hair Color (only available at Sally Beauty) in 130 Silver for this, since the cream-based formula makes it so easy to apply. Plus, it’s free from harsh chemicals such as peroxide, ammonia, alcohol and PPD, as well as synthetic fragrances. The vegan, cruelty-free ingredients include hydrating coconut oil and natural yuzu-cranberry fragrance.

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Burgundy

When copper just isn’t red enough, go deeper with wine-colored hair. This is especially easy to achieve at home with a pigment-depositing conditioner such as Color Lux Color Cleansing Conditioner in Red, which is another Sally Beauty exclusive. The vegan and gluten-free formula gradually builds up color, cleanses and conditions hair all at the same time. Your hair will be an eye-catching, vibrant hue that feels silky to the touch.

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Blue

When you want to try a vibrant hair color like blue but don’t want to commit, Good Dye Young’s I’m Bored Semi-Temporary Color Serum in Add to Cart is here to help. It deposits semi-temporary color to targeted sections and lasts 2-6 washes. And it’s nothing like the crunchy temporary color you might have used in the past. I’m Bored’s formula provides hydration and softness to the hair, adds shine, reduces flyaways and even protects strands from heat damage. The gel is so easy to use and once it dries, won’t transfer to your clothes or pillowcase.

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Green

Shades of green have been huge in fashion this year so it only makes sense it would move on to beauty, too. This TikToker covered her pink strands with Arctic Fox Semi Permanent Hair Color in Phantom Green and the results are incredible. That’s thanks to the long-lasting (up to 8 washes), highly pigmented color made without peroxide, ammonia, ethyl alcohol or PPD. Even better? The vegan and cruelty-free brand donates 15 percent of all profits to charities focused on ending animal abuse.

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I’m Drooling Over The Already-Iconic Hair Looks In The ‘Gossip Girl’ Trailer

There are very few shows that made more of an impact on 2000s beauty and fashion than Gossip Girl. To my embarrassment, I wore a large Blair Waldorf-style bow to my first big Fashion Week runway show in 2010. It was serious. Now, it looks like the Gossip Girl reboot is going to have the major hair and makeup looks to help define the current generation, a lot like Euphoria has done for maximalist beauty. It’s the perfect time for it.

HBO Max’s Gossip Girl trailer was just released and aside from sexy threesomes and all kinds of drama on the Met steps, the cast’s hair stood out in the best way. I was worried about the styling but so far, I’m really happy with the way the characters dress a bit unrealistic and fun (as they should!) but also not cringe-y. It’s the perfect mix of camp and realism. And the hair? We need to discuss the hair.

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Let’s go through some of my favorite beauty looks to get excited for the July 8 premiere.

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Julien Calloway’s Buzzcut

The trailer opens with actress Jordan Alexander’s gorgeous face rocking black eyeliner, glittery eyeshadow and a buzzcut. We love seeing a leading actress embrace a short-hair lifestyle and look incredible doing it.

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Zoya Lott’s Curls

The new girl in school, played by Whitney Peak, sometimes wears her hair straight in the trailer but these curls have me absolutely drooling.

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Aki Menzies

See that flash of pastel pink? That’s actor Evan Mock. His colorist Jackson Heller at Suite Caroline Salon in NYC, dubbed the color “pink pearl.”

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Monet de Haan

The queen bee, played by Savannah Smith, has the kind of twists women dream of. I can’t wait to see how she styles them through the season.

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Audrey Hope’s Bangs

Is that Jenny Humphrey? Nope, it’s actress Emily Alyn Lind with a more elevated long blonde hairstyle with bangs.

And there’s so much more. Go watch the entire trailer, above.

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5 Surprising Benefits of Homesharing

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A couple months back, I had an enlightening conversation with Melanie, a 63-year-old in central California who had decided to give homesharing a try. Melanie had an interesting account of her path to homesharing.

She explained to me that she’d been working with a life coach who asked her to think about the most fun and enriching times in her life. What came up was college, when she was living with three girlfriends.

Melanie talked about being able to share a glass of wine and the four of them pushing each other to try different activities and explore new hobbies. Having roommates expanded her world, and she thought, “Why can’t I recreate that in my home now? I have extra space.”

Melanie’s story illustrates the many reasons that homesharing can appeal to any generation. While living with a roommate (or two or three) might not have been something people had considered since college, they’re now getting a kick out of having roommates again.

In fact, AARP reports that 4 million women aged 50-plus live in U.S. households with at least two women, and that statistic is expected to rise. For some, the companionship is most attractive, while for others, it may be the financial payoffs or theability to “try out” a different city for a while.

People are realizing that homesharing offers many benefits that match their lifestyles and outlook for pre-retirement and retirement living. Here are five reasons so many people are homesharing.

Earning and Saving Potential

Even before the pandemic, millions of Americans were under financial strain – whether it was coming up short on retirement savings or having to pay unexpected medical bills or other expenses. That predicament has only compounded in the past year.

However, most boomers are house-rich – in fact, 80% own a home. Depending on where you live, it’s possible to generate an average of $10,000 a year in passive income by renting out space that’s likely unused or underused. Many homeowners save even more money by splitting bills and other living expenses with their housemates.

That extra income can be used to make mortgage payments, pad (or re-pad) your nest egg, make home improvements or take some amazing vacations.

The Social Factor

Even for people with an active social life, it can be hard to come home to an empty house, especially as we get older. Our circle of friends tends to get smaller, there are fewer opportunities to meet new people when we’re not working, and family is often scattered across the country.

With the pandemic, people of all ages have gotten a taste of social isolation and how detrimental it can be to our health and wellness.

While not everyone who decides to homeshare may be looking to forge new friendships, many are – and friendship is often a byproduct of homesharing arrangements, intended or not.

Whether it’s watching movies, walking dogs or preparing meals together, the companionship that comes with having a roommate can offer a sense of community and belonging. For many, it’s also the peace of mind that comes with having someone around the house.

Help Around the House

Maintaining a home is a massive undertaking that only gets harder with age (yours and your home’s). Keeping up with improvements, yardwork and routine tasks like changing lightbulbs can feel like a full-time job in itself.

In homesharing, these tasks are often split between housemates. In some instances, homeowners offer free or reduced rent to their housemate in exchange for help with household chores, errands, transportation, pet care or anything else where a barter arrangement makes sense.

These arrangements are particularly prevalent in instances where an older homeowner is homesharing with a younger counterpart, often a graduate student or service worker who’s stationed in the area and unable to afford the market-rate rents.

Doing Good for the Community as a Whole

The list of personal homesharing benefits is a long one, but it’s also important to not overlook the host of benefits it offers on a macro level. So many communities – from Portland to Los Angeles to Denver and D.C. – are facing an alarming shortage of affordable housing, particularly when it comes to their aging populations.

One-third of Americans over 50 pay more than 30% of their income for housing, according to the Joint Centers for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

Homesharing can help older homeowners achieve financial and housing security and enable them to remain in the homes and communities they love. Also, by making use of existing inventory, it reduces the need to build new housing, which can cost multi-millions and take years upon years.

Renters Win Too

Homeowners are not the only beneficiaries in homesharing. Renters can also profit monetarily and otherwise. As more homeowners start opening up their homes, there’s more rental inventory to be had, and renters can often find space for below market rent. In fact, a Trulia study shows there are more than 3.6 million unoccupied rooms that can be rented out in top 100 U.S. housing markets.

Homesharing can also be an attractive shorter-term option for people who might be recently divorced, widowed or empty nesters. They may not be able to afford to buy or may just want to test out options, and renting space from someone who is compatible fills that need.

Nationwide, more boomers are also latching onto the “house surfing” trend that’s been growing in popularity over the past few years, renting space in communities where they may want to live or exploring cities where they want to retire.

Many homeowners are open to the idea of doing a three-month lease for someone who wants to test drive the area, which gives renters enough time to live like a local and get a true feel for the community.

Have you considered renting out spare rooms of your house? If you’re looking for a new place, what would it take to consider becoming someone’s roommate? What benefits will homesharing provide in your specific situation? Please share your thoughts, and any roommate stories that you find particularly interesting!

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Sutton Stracke’s Purple Facial Roller

Sutton Stracke’s Purple Facial Roller

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You know what they say, it’s better to have a facial tool rolling down your face than it is to have tears. Well at least Sutton Stracke says that about her purple facial roller. And after the weekend Sutton had she is going to come out of it looking 20 years younger. But I gotta to hand it to her, I like her method and I think I could easily get behind it. I mean the last thing you want on top of stress is bad skin, right? So say goodbye to stress balls and hello to your new facial roller.

 

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

 

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