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If you have ever watched an episode of MTV’s The Hills you know that until very recently the main star of the show was Lauren Conrad also known as L.C.

If you watch the show or know LC you also are aware of the fact the blonde California girl rocks beautiful blonde hair.

(Image of Lauren Conrad (LC) - DailyCeleb.com - All Rights Reserved).

She also was filmed on a regular basis at the Warren Tricomi Salon in Los Angeles getting her SoCal blonde tuned up or her long hair styled.

Who is the hair color guru behind Lauren’s incredible beach blonde hue?  Kaz Amor is LC’s Mane Color Man (as well as the owner of Warren Tricomi in LA) and spilled some of his color tricks to BehindTheChair.com.

Kaz is known for his creation of soft, natural lifestyle colors. (more…)

Thought you knew everything about haircolor?

Wella Professionals® reveals findings from a recent survey that might surprise you*.

Since consumers often have misconceptions about haircolor, Wella wanted to find out what women are REALLY thinking when it comes to coloring their hair. Below, find out what myths turned out to be true - and which were off the mark.

“We’ve been in this industry for years and are always astounded how many clients are not aware of the ins and outs of haircolor.

All of our stylists emphasize the importance of in-depth consultations with clients about salon services and haircolor benefits,” said Sonya and Christopher Dove, Wella Professionals Creative Directors, who have worked in the industry for 27 years.

TOP 10 HAIR COLOR MYTHS DEBUNKED - TRUTH OR FICTION?

1. For the best color advice, talk to your friends.

Fiction: Most women surveyed - 69% - said that they got most of their hair color advice from a colorist/stylist. From the remaining women surveyed, 4% chose to get most advice from a friend and 7% percent chose articles in magazines.

Having a consultation with your colorist is crucial as he or she is the most knowledgeable source in hair color theory and can give the best recommendations on which color complements your skin tone, eye color, fashion style, and personality. (more…)

Two years ago in 2007 British Harry Potter babe Emma Watson started to worry she was becoming too tied into the famous wizard films.

In short, the natural dark golden blonde tressed Hermione Granger was worried she would be forever typecast for her witchy role.

(Image of a very blonde Emma Watson as she stops by The Late Show with David Letterman at The Ed Sullivan Theatre, New York City, July 11, 2007 - All Rights Reserved).

To branch out into new directs the gorgeous actress with naturally straight, medium thick strands signed to work with a modeling agency.

Her decision approximately two years ago was triggered by a need to recreate herself like fellow actor Daniel Radcliffe did when he performed Equus on Broadway. (more…)

Recently I received an email about an article I had written about long hair informing me the author was obviously “clueless” about the topic.

Maybe I’m indeed clueless about long hair, but after having long hair (6″ below my waist and holding strong) since 1988 I think I have some insider’s knowledge of the topic.

Not to mention my experiences going to cosmetology school and writing over 3,000 articles about hair topics (consumer and professional) over the past 10+ years.

(Credits: Hair: Sunnie Brook Jones, Photographer: Sean Armenta, Makeup: Jennifer Thorington, Creative Consultants: Lucie Doughty - Paul Mitchell - All Rights Reserved).

It should be noted the writer of the “you’re clueless about long hair” email was promoting their own hair website and letting me know I should be using their work instead of my own articles.  OK.  Well a little strange way to make a new friend, but whatever.

At any rate, the number one email I am receiving right now is about a wide range of home hair coloring disasters.  It is very frustrating to me because it’s impossible to really help someone with a hair color disaster via email, or even over the phone. (more…)

I have been researching and writing about consumer and professional hair topics since 1995 when I first founded the hair site pre-dating HairBoutique.com.

(Image from Paul Mitchell - All Rights Reserved).

I have also attended cosmetology schools (more than one) and taken more classes on hair, beauty and related topics than I did for my Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D programs in business.  I think its fair to say I know a few things about hair.

I also know that not everyone agrees with me, but all I can do is provide my own personal thoughts.

Can you Achieve Gorgeous Hair Color At Home?

With that all said, I do believe that some hair consumers can successfully achieve gorgeous hair color at home.  I would not go so far as to make that a blanket statement that everyone can do so.  I for one do not do my own hair color at home.  I used to do it.  In fact, I did it for years with a box of Clairol Nice n Easy platinum blonde. (more…)