Perfect Hair Day with Living Proof

This is a shoot we did awhile ago at Guggenheim Productions. But like so many other things, life got in the way and I never got around to posting it. My daughter is in it for one second, which in her mind makes her a star. Her "mom" is model Amy Olson-Weller, one of the loveliest people to work with. And their shared traits are bright personalities and long page boy bangs. 

I've never done much to my hair but sometimes on the set I listen and learn different techniques and products and am always curious if they actually work. I can't use dry shampoo but for those who do, this is considered one of the best. 

Behind the Scenes with GQ & Vogue

This was a fun shoot I just did with Guggenheim Productions in New York City, working behind the scenes with GQ magazine and Uniqlo for Vogue TV. Stylists Brett Fahlgren and Cara Crowley showed us how to dress and accessorize for spring and I prettied everyone up!

Images and tips from the day: Brett is GQ's stylist who introduced the male looks from Uniqlo. This boyishly handsome model is Lorenzo Vargas (who has perfect skin). A little Laura Mercier concealer to brighten his eye area, Fashion Fair pressed powder to take down the shine and Lorac Bronzer to add some warmth and contour. 

Lorenzo

Gorgeous Marina Theiss is originally from Brazil. Here she is with hair stylist and makeup artist Amanda Beczner doing her lovely long locks. (Amanda and I are both petite so Marina towers over both of us.)

Marina Theiss

For Marina's fresh makeup look:

Chanticaille Compact cream makeup on areas as needed.

A pinky nude lip.

Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer to brighten under her eyes.

A soft brown eye shadow washing the lid and a touch of eyeliner in black on the top eye line.

Lots of my favorite mascara, Laura Mercier Faux Lash and lots of my favorite bronzer from Lorac.

Your Hair: You are the Living Proof

One day I was walking down the street with some friends when we saw a woman with messy, unkempt hair (and not in a good way). My friend Paul says, “What! How hard can it be to just put your hair in curlers while you do your makeup then let it down and go?” The rest of us looked at each other and said, “It’s pretty hard.” He just stared at us. (Of course, Paul is bald – but he is amazing makeup artist who does great hair so I will give him a little credit.) Since I generally never do anything with my hair he may as well be talking about me. I am wash and go – blow-drying my hair bores me; curling – too much trouble. At least I’m not vain, right? But even I’ll admit that putting some extra effort is sometimes nice.

Hollywood Glamour

Flex

Living Proof is a hair company that happens when a team of scientists and stylists come together to develop some hair products. One of its co-founders is Jennifer Aniston - perhaps the woman most recognized for her hair in the last couple decades. Who doesn’t know “The Rachel” from Friends?

No Frizz

I once did makeup for a celebrity who also wanted me to do her very curly hair. I told her I was not a hairstylist but she said she would "just need a touch-up.” Which never means “a touch-up” because suddenly people realize what they really want and start making all kinds of requests. I mentioned to this my hairstylist friend and she advised me to go to Sephora and pick up Living Proof’s “No Frizz”. I ended up using it and her hair looked really good. It was a humid day so when I saw her doing appearances on live TV, I was relieved to see that it held up. That was my introduction to Living Proof. The company is called Living Proof because, they say, “We are the Science. You are the Living Proof.” Indeed.

Amanda Beczner and I worked with Guggenheim Productionsto do the makeup for the models. The Living Proof hairstylists - including “The Rachel” creator Chris McMillan - demonstrated how to use the products to create different looks. Living Proof likes their models to look clean, fresh and very natural - here are some of the looks we created together:

Flex - Hollywood Glamour

Flex - Beach Waves

Satin 

Behind the Scenes Kenneth Cole Fall '11

One of my favorite places to be is with Guggenheim Productions. Here are videos we did for Kenneth Cole’s Fall 2011 Behind the Scenes, featuring GQ stylist Brett Fahlgren and Isabel Dupré of Vogue TV.  The male model, Sam, is not hard on the eyes either. I wanted to title this post as Sam! but thought that wasn't very informative to the content.

Makeup by Me, Hair by Kristan Serafino. Get hair and more beauty tips from Kristan at: www.serafinosays.com