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Colorist to the stars, Rita Hazan, recently celebrated her three year anniversary  of the Rita Hazan Salon at a cocktail party.  The Rita Hazan is known in New York and to all celebrities in search of perfect hair color and style as a mecca of cool.

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Although the salon is located at 5th Avenue and 56th street which is not necessarily hip, Rita describes her salon as “younger, more fashion-oriented.”

I remember chatting with Rita on the phone when she had a previous salon before her current location.  It seems like lifetimes ago but she was wonderful.  She made as much time as I needed and patiently answered all my questions.  She is charming and fun besides being an amazing hair colorist.

Many people that Rita is the most in-demand hair colorist in the States right now.  Her list of celebrities including long time client Jennifer Lopez includes Heidi Klum, Gwyneth Paltrow and the Simpson sisters, Jessica and Ashlee. (more…)

Ashley Judd Hairstyles

Ashley Judd has been keeping a low profile these days, at least on the Red Carpets.  However, she surfaced on November 10, 2009 for an event honoring her.

The event was held by USA Today and was attended by Ashley, her handsome husband Dario Franchitti and some of her longtime friends such as Mandy Moore, Molly Sims, Morgan Freeman and Ellen Burstyn.

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Ashley flew to Beverly Hills to receive the USA Today Hollywood Hero award for her work with YouthAIDS.

In case you’ve been wondering what Ashley is up to these days, the actress is busy attending classes in Public Policy at Harvard in Cambridge.  Instead of playing a role where she is a student, the actress has traded roles and is actually dealing with studying and dealing with grades. (more…)

It was reported by Joe Ryan on Wednesday of this week (August 26, 2009) by the Star-Ledger newspaper that a West African immigrant pleaded guilty to helping run a secret human trafficking operation that reportedly forced women to work in Newark and East Orange, New Jersey salons braiding hair for 14 hours a day.

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The ring lead by a man and his ex-wife appeared to have smuggled victims in to New Jersey from Ghana and Togo were forced to work braiding hair against their wills.  The case was recently heard before a Federal Judge.

Most people do not realize that human trafficking occurs even in the United States where people from other countries are lured away from impoverished countries with promises of lucrative employment opportunities. (more…)

Pureology’s solution to free radicals and colour fading is the exclusive AntiFadeComplex® included in all* Pureology products, protecting hair colour from start to finish. (more…)

If you’ve been reading my blogs, Tweets and articles at HairBoutique.com since the mid 1990s you know that I abhor any type of hair prejudice whether it be based on hair texture, hair length, hair type, color or any other hair issues.

(Image of fabulous gray/white hair on Tomasito Superstar - Cousin Tom from Coloniera2 - HAAP Media Ltd - © 2001-2009 - All Rights Reserved).

I also don’t like to put anyone in a “hair box” based on their age, whether they are struggling with their hair (hair loss or other hair issues) or not.

I believe that every man, woman and child on this planet has their own unique inner and outer beauty with their tresses comprising just one part of the big picture of who they are.

In addition I believe that no one should ever judge you on your hair.  Yes, it happens but hopefully we can change that attitude in the short term.  (more…)