HairBoutique Blog

If you’ve been reading any of my Blogs (Hollywood & Mane, HairBoutique Blog) or my regular columns in 101 Celebrity Hairstyles, Short Cuts Magazine, HairBoutique.com or The Examiner over the past 10 years you may already have read enough about Robert Hallowell to last you a lifetime.

(Image of Robert Hallowell - May 2009 in Los Angeles, California - Photo by Karen Marie Shelton & Edan Kencayd - HairBoutique.com - All Rights Reserved).

I find Robert, or Robair to his friends, so incredibly fascinating I can’t stop covering his life which is truly like living in a reality show. Yes, I have written volumes about many many other famous hairdressers, but I still keep circling back to Robert on a constant basis.

Of course I understand their concerns.  One misquoted comment could destroy an up and coming hair, make-up or fashion styling in an instant.   They could be drummed out of Hollywood forever.

Robert named his hair company The Kitchen Beautician because he so often ends up working in the kitchens of his celebrity clients’ homes, sometimes using ingredients out of their cabinets.

I have had the pleasure of hanging out in Robert’s famous kitchen on more than one occasion and for hours on end while his beloved pets - Ava the dog and her two cat siblings, Precious and Sweetpea, wander through towards the outdoors set in the amazing patio/deck built high into the hills of LA. (more…)

Umberto responds to the recession: “CUTBACK*”

WHO: Umberto Savone, stylist to the stars and owner of the Umberto Beverly Hills hair salon, has a reputation of sustained excellence within the industry.

In the scissor-sharp arena of Beverly Hills hair salons, the name Umberto reigns supreme!

WHAT: Umberto is re-introducing The Cutback*- originally introduced during economic struggles of the 1980’s. Created for those feeling a financial pinch, currently unemployed or looking to cut back on spending during the recession, The Cutback entitles clients (existing or new) to an Umberto Beverly Hills salon-quality shampoo, haircut and blow dry at reduced rate of $65 by an available stylist. (more…)

Variety Bestows Texan of the Year Award At Four Seasons In Dallas Honoring Julianne Mitchell, Sony Pictures Releasing on October 6th & 7th.

Variety’s Texan of the Year honors individuals who exemplify what it means to be a Texan.

But, having that Texas “spirit” is simply not enough. Honorees must have made a significant impact on the children of Texas either through Variety or by other means.

The awards dinner honoring Texan of the Year will take place at the fabulous Four Seasons Resort and Club in Dallas, Texas at Las Colinas during the 62nd Annual Golf Tournament and Awards Dinner.

There will be a Cocktail Reception on October 6, 2009 and Morning Golf and Evening Dinner on October 7, 2009.

2009 Honoree - Julianne Mitchell, Sony Pictures Releasing

This year’s honoree, Mrs. Juli Mitchell, currently serves as the Senior Vice President for the Southern Division of Sony Pictures Releasing.

Juli started her career in the motion picture industry as a gross clerk in 1979 for Avco Embassy Pictures. She advanced her career in the film business by distributing blockbuster movies such as Star Trek for Paramount, Sleepless in Seattle for Tri Star, Men In Black and Spiderman for Sony Pictures. (more…)

One of the best things that ever happened to Dallas native Melissa Rycroft was getting dumped by Jason Mesnick  in March on ABC’c The Bachelor.  As the saying goes…when one door closes, another opens.

(ABC’s Award Winning Dancing With The Stars - Episode 811A- Image of L-R Tom Bergeron, Melissa Rycroft and her professional partner Tony Dovoloni - ABC.com - All Rights Reserved).

Not only did Melissa get swept from her embarrassing nationally viewed break-up to triumph as a last minute replacement on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars (DWTS), she came in third place and vowed DWTS judges, fellow contestants and fans.

She also won a whole new set of fans who loved her sweetness and beauty. (more…)

I recently was chatting with one of my all time favorite celeb hairdressers, Robert Hallowell. He was thrilled at his latest hairdressing assignment.

He told me he would be the new Head Hairdresser on the new season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (Las Vegas).  Filming for the Fall 2009 season starts in June and Robert is preparing for his new project.

I was thrilled for Robert as well as the show (he’s a great hairdresser) and asked him whose hair he would be doing on one of my favorite TV shows.

(Image of CSI:  Crime Scene Investigation - Season 2:  Burked - Grisson (William Petersen, left) and Catherine (Marg Helgenberger, right) investigate the death of a well known mogul’s son.  September 27, 2001 - Tony Esparza/CBS ©2001 Alliance/Atlantis)

As head hairdresser on the show he will be designing the hair styles for the entire cast and the look of the show which he said would be focused on how the team might wear their hair in the crime lab and out in the field during the crime investigation field trips.  (more…)