Summer 2011 Wedding Updo: The Top Knot

Summer wedding season is among us!  Even if you are not the bride or a bridesmaid you still want to look your best.  Kevin Mancuso, Nexxus Creative Director, has a bold yet polished look that works with any fashion look and keeps your hair off your neck and shoulders.

“Give an updated twist to a classic style, like a chignon, by placing it high on your head. This polished, sophisticated look will carry you through wedding season in style.”

– Kevin Mancuso, Nexxus Creative Director

Create this chic look at home with products from Nexxus® Salon Hair Care and the below tips from celebrity stylist and Nexxus Creative Director Kevin Mancuso:

PREP

• Start by washing hair with a moisturizing shampoo, like Nexxus Therappe Luxurious MoisturizingShampoo.
• Follow with Nexxus Humectress Ultimate Moisturizing Conditioner to add hydration and dimensional shine to your style.
• Apply Nexxus Mousse Plus Volumizing Foam Styler to damp hair to help create body and volume.
• Blow-dry hair, using a large round brush to smooth the ends.

STYLE

• Gather hair at the top of your head and secure in place with an elastic.
• Spilt hair into four sections and wrap each section around the base one at a time, making the style as loose or tight as you desire.
• Fasten sections into place with bobby pins to secure your style, making sure they are hidden under the bun.

FINISH

• Finish the look with a misting of Nexxus Maxximum Super Hold Styling and Finishing Mist for long lasting hold.

Selita Ebanks Red Cropped Bob

Selita Ebanks stepped out at the Carol's Daughters big event for their new Monoi Hair Care Collection sporting a cropped red bob. I've waited and waited to post my thoughts about her new 'do because I thought I'd give the new style time to grow on me and alas it hasn't. I know a lot of people think she has a strange look, but I think she's beautiful and should keep her hair off of her face. This face does not need bangs!

Do you see the image of her in the background on the billboard with the loose flowing wavy texture? Well, that is the exact hair style that I love her with. The new look is edgy and daring, but I'm not a fan.

Cassie, on the other hand, shaved the other half of her head and I just love the look. Her entire face looked amazing at the event. She really has the perfect canvas for a look, right? Who would have thought the shaved sides would look great for this long?

I read online somewhere that Cassie said she usually wears her hair in it's natural state (curly) when she's just hanging out but doesn't like for people to see it. I couldn't help but think to myself, Girl Please! We've seen it before, back in the day when you used to model for Delia's.... Ladies, do you remember that?

I think Solange stole the show in her laid back yellow pants suit and big afro. She just kills anything she wears, I love this chick!

AHS asks: What do you guys think about the new 'do?