Gad Cohen

Perfect Party Hair for a Big Night Out (or in)

New Year's Eve is just around the corner making it a smart time to get a handle on great ways to dress up your hair. Try some easy-to-follow hairstyle ideas from fab editorial and celebrity hairstylist Gad Cohen to get that special occasion hairstyle that's right for you. --S.H MORE: Hairstyle Tips 'Tis the season to look your best! From holiday office parties to your New Year's Eve bash, there's a hairstyle for every occasion.  I wanted to share some of my tips and tricks to help you make your holiday hair chic and sophisticated. Take a lesson from what I tell my clients: whether you are at an office party or at a black tie event, whichever hairstyle you

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Who says there aren’t different ways to style short hair?

Short hair is certainly becoming a "thing" lately with so many actresses deciding to make the crop from pixi cut to longer in the front. I know there are a jillion different ways to style short hair, because once upon a time, Gad Cohen cut my hair to the shortest its every been. And blonde too!   Here's Gad's expert hair advice in case you're considering a short cut this summer.- S.H. THE SHAPE SHIFTERS... Stylist days: Yes, that’s me as a blonde on a photoshoot set for a Ladies Home Journal cover with Gad Cohen. I’m wearing my Hermes jophers with a role of double-stick tape around my neck! No, I’m not talking about a new Twilight movie here.

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Hair Makeover, Get the Body You Want…

For this week's reprise in honor of the 15th anniversary year of FocusOnStyle.com online, let's take a look at some timeless hair makeover tips from 2003.  And, a Polaroid of  my hair during it's brief blonde and choppy phase. This time, my dramatic hair color change was a very conscious decision rather running to Gad Cohen for corrective color. I trusted him to let me see what it's like to be a blonde for a summer.  I have to say it was fun & yes, we should all go blonde once, just because.  Mull over some of Gad's beauty posts here. --S.H. Hair Makeover, Get the Body You Want... Hairstyle tips and tricks from top celebrity hairstylists Gad Cohen and Luke O'Connor [dropcap]D[/dropcap]ear

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Cannes Do Chic Hair- Heidi Braids and Soft Makeup Balance A Vivid Red Lace Dress

Sarah Gadon poses at the"Antiviral" Photo Call during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival Palais des Festivals
I'll Have What She's Having: Off-handed hair, by way of classic Heidi braids that juxtapose a brilliant red lace dress a la actress Sarah Gadon Wearing something vividly bold-- as a red lace dress-- can get tarty, fussy, or even dowdy if your hair and makeup are not in check.  Lace is a super trend this season but how can you pull it off for day or even a less formal occasion and keep your look right on track? With the right hairstyle and makeup, of course! >> MORE: Cannes Do Chic Sarah Gadon poses at the"Antiviral" Photo Call during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival Palais des Festivals Actress Sarah Gadon's pretty look at Cannes (yes, a strawberry blonde wearing red)

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The 3C’s of the Corrective Hair Color Process: Cut, Color and Condition

I'm not perfect, I get it. I make mistakes. BUT, eight different hair colors in one week?! No, it's not because I'm trying to outrun Katy Perry in the hair color quick-change market, it's because I've strayed. I admit it. And then like any other dirty deed, it had to be repaired. Make that color, repair, re-color, repair, repeat and repeat... >> READ: How to Prevent a Bad Hair Cut and Horrible Color If I recommend any product it is because it has been road tested. I'm the favorite guinea pig around here. I tried some new hair products that faded my highlights. Of course, the saga begins at a time when I'm slammed with obligations and travel with no time

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Fashion & style expert Sharon Haver…

Press Clips & In the News  |  Professional Praise Schedule a Media Interview  or Commercial Booking with fashion & style expert Sharon Haver Long story short... I am Sharon Haver, a style strategist and I help amazing everyday women look  like they are worth it. When they work with me, they present themselves in a way that’s relevant, upscale and chic. It helps them not only feel more confident but also increases their self worth as they are perceived as someone who has made it so that they can easily attract more respect, love, and money. Why You Want To Listen To Me… Because I’m just like you. A real woman. With a real body. Who isn’t getting any younger. But

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Pre Oscar Beauty- Age-Appropriate Celebrity Glam, Your 50’s and Beyond, Part 3 of 3

Jaclyn Smith
The Oscars are coming! Are you ready for a heady source of fresh celebrity style inspiration direct from the red carpet? Pre-game your Oscar beauty on day no.3 with makeup and hair stylist Gad Cohen as we look at top Hollywood actresses while helping you up your own beauty-regime ante with a three-day series on Oscar-worthy style through the ages! -N.H. We've covered what those in their 20's, 30's & 40's should do to maintain a beautiful mane, day no.3 has us contemplating what works best when in your prime. Oprah Winfrey Act 3: It Ain’t Over Yet! Keep it going with voluminous, defined locks for a strong look. If you haven’t found your signature beauty look by now (and

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Pre Oscar Beauty- Age-Appropriate Celebrity Glam, Your 30’s and 40’s, Part 2 of 3

Katie Holmes
The Oscars are coming! Are you ready for a heady source of fresh celebrity style inspiration direct from the red carpet? Pre-game your Oscar beauty on day no.2 with makeup & hair stylist Gad Cohen as we look at top Hollywood actresses while helping you up your own beauty-regime ante with a three-day series on Oscar worthy style through the ages! --N.H. Our first day's installment had us looking at the gorgeously gamine look of actress Michelle Williams to inspire girls in their 20's while today we'll look at what's best for you in your 30's and beyond... Act 2: Beauty’s Where You Find It - Enhance the Positive and Deflect the Negative in your 30's & 40's Let’s face

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Pre Oscar Beauty- Age-Appropriate Celebrity Glam- Your Twenties, Part 1of 3

Michelle Williams and her pixie cut
The Oscars are coming! Are you ready for a heady source of fresh celebrity style inspiration direct from the red carpet? Pre-game  your Oscar beauty with hair & makeup stylist Gad Cohen as we look at top Hollywood actresses while helping you up your own beauty-regime ante with this start of a three-day series on Oscar worthy style through the ages! - N.H. As we watch the stars we idolize and consider trying to emulate, don’t forget that we’re all acting. Our daily performance starts when we walk out into the world and into our own spotlights. Oscar Aries MORE: Age-Appropriate Tips and some hot Red Carpet Style We have all at some point experienced the “fabulous fakes” as they go from seamless hair

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How to Prevent a Bad Haircut and Horrible Color

How to prevent a bad haircut
We've all had a bad haircut & hideous color, and this time I was the unlucky receiver of a hairstylist having a VERY bad day! I turned to Gad Cohen for some advice to help YOU avoid having a bad hair day. Gad and I go way back. When I was a stylist, Gad's partner at the time, Francois Valle, was my agent, and we all shared not only many photo shoots together, but also the gift of friendship. Gad will be joining FocusOnStyle as a Contributor. Please welcome him on his first post as he shares some very important tips on how to avoid getting a bad haircut.   --S.H. How do you correct a bad haircut? When I have

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Blonde Bombshell… How to get super blonde like the Hilton sisters

Blonde Bombshell… How to get super blonde like the Hilton sisters I love the Hilton sisters and their hair color. I'm wondering what coloring products would I be able to use that comes close to their hair color. My hair is already blonde, but I want it really blonde. I know that theirs is bottle blonde, but is there a brand name like Clairol or anything that would match their color? Thank you so much! (Wallingford, Vermont) Not all that's luscious comes from nature. Sometimes hitting the bottle, blonde that is, guarantees attention-worthy results.I asked hair expert extraordinaire Gad Cohen for tips to turn your hair from blah to bombshell blonde like the flaxen locks of Nicky and Paris Hilton.

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