Celebrity Hairstyles: In Love with Mid-Length

By: Brooke Sager

See why hair at that in-between length is such a celeb fave!

Shoulder-brushing styles are taking the trend scene by storm, and we definitely know why–they’re feminine, flattering and the styling options are pretty much endless! We asked pro stylist Jet Rhys of Jet Rhys Salons in San Diego, CA for the cut, color & style deers of stars who are making mid-length magic.

Ashley Benson

the Pretty Little Liars star goes with messy curls plus straight ends for contrast. “The texture shows off the effortless color–it gets lighter at the bottom and looks like she’s been on a beach vacation,” says Rhys.
GET HER LOOK: Part hair in the middle and diffuse-dry. Wrap sections around a 1-inch curling iron, leaving that last inch out, then tuck a few top layers behind your ears.
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Jessica Alba

Jessica’s face opens up when she wears her locks styled into subtle, bouncy waves. While she’s known to play around with color, this warm, natural brown with thin ribbons of chestnut and caramel is “so flattering on her skin; the highlights really bring out her eyes!” says Rhys.
GET HER LOOK: After blow-drying with a round brush, use a large barrel curling iron to direct sections off your face.
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Dianna Agron

Dianna looks positively Glee-full in her smooth style with subtly flipped ends and cheek-skimming fringe. “The length complements her square jaw and the bangs open up her face and spotlight her eyes,” says Rhys. Her sandy blonde hue is warmed up with bright highlights.
GET HER LOOK: Blow-dry to smoothness with a round brush, bending ends slightly outward, then flat-iron all over for a sharp, edgy finish.

PRO PICKS

Jet Rhys calls these 3 products her secret styling weapons:
Rene Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo “It’s such a time-saver in the morning or after a workout. It cleans hair and restores volume without water.”
Davines Defining Invisible Paste “It has great versatility on short hair and provides long-lasting hold for curls and waves.”
Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray “It’s a beach in a bottle, giving you instant volume and that windswept feeling.”
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Lucy Hale

Long, face-framing layers are styled smooth with a touch of volume at the sides and crown. “This style is perfect for a young woman like Lucy–it’s fresh and has bounce, and looks grown up but not stuffy, Rhys says.” Her color is a warm golden brown that dramatizes her eyes.
GET HER LOOK: Spritz volumizing spray at the roots, then blow-dry hair with a round boar bristle brush. Finish up with some shine spray.
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Celebrity Hairstyles: 35 Short Hair Secrets

by Victoria Wurdinger

Experts spill their best tips for tress success

We asked 9 stylists from across the country for their best short hair tricks, from finding the right cut & color to styling ‘dos and don’ts, plus their fave night looks. Here’s what they had to say!

Stylist Basics

8. Avoid using a brush while blow-drying, says Jet Rhys of Jet Rhys Salons in San Diego, CA, as it will create a puffiness and a dated feel. “Instead, use your fingers and some lightweight gel.” Turn the dryer on low and keep it moving around the head to create even heat throughout. You can let hair air-dry, provided you keep your fingers off! “The more you play with your hair, the bigger it will become, and you’ll pull out the definition,” Rhys says. “Once hair is dry, you can lightly massage it into place.”

Making the Cut

17. “Nothing brings short hair to life like layers”, says Rhys. Whether your stylist details them with a razor or scissors, they’re ideal for adding definition and interest.

Night Moves

29. If you have a pixie and your hair is fine and flat, you’re in luck, as the cut lends itself to texture and lift, according to Jet Rhys. Just add a thickening spray at the roots–Rhys likes Samy Fat Hair “O” Thickening Spray–then blow-dry with your fingers for crown fullness; to finish, pinch a texture paste into the ends.

Bang-Up Ideas

“Bangs are as important to your cut as the LBD in your closet!” says Jet Rhys of Jet Rhys Salon in San Diego, CA. Here are a few of the stylist’s top fringe tips:

33. When cut straight across, fringe makes your eyes look more intense.

34. Little bangs are very “now” with short cuts. Ask your stylist for extra-short ones that fall into tiny, uneven pieces for a super-sweet look.

35. Feeling a little bored with your style? Play with your bangs! Create a twist by pulling them up and pinning them to one side, then mist with hairspray. Or, sweep them up and away. To do, work a dime-sized dollop of gel into damp fringe, then blow-dry straight back and mist with hairspray.

Shape: Look Great – Beauty Rx

Dry Hair

Prevent It

Days spent cooking under the sun or swimming in salt or chlorinated water can take a toll–and start a vicious cycle: The more parched and straw-like hair gets, the more prone to damage it becomes. “Dry strands are more porous, so oxidizing UV rays penetrate faster, fading color and leaving hair feeling fried,” says Jet Rhys, a stylist in San Diego. To rehydrate, use a moisture-rich shampoo and conditioner, like Organix Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Shampoo and Conditioner ($8 each; drugstores), regularly. Then, before heading outside for the day, spritz strands with a leave-in treatment that contains UV filters to help shield hair from harmful rays. We like Paul Mitchell Sun Shield Conditioning Spray ($18; paulmitchell.com for salons).

Fix It Fast

Soften tresses with a deep conditioner, like [1] Fekkai Summer Hair After Sun Daily Mask ($25; fekkai.com), once a week. If they still feel dehydrated post-styling, smooth that same conditioner on your ends. “Coating the damaged cuticles allows them to lie smooth, so hair looks much healthier,” says Rhys. Another must for keeping damaged ends in check: scheduling regular trims with your stylist.

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Celebrity Hair Styles: 30 Ways to Show Your Hair Who’s Boss!

Our panel of pros offers its best tips for every tress type.

by Victoria Wurdinger

Why waste time fighting nature? We asked top salon pros how to make the absolute most of what you’ve got.

Fine Ideas

To add bounce, skip the brush, which flattens hair, and style with the pads of your fingers, says Jet Rhys in San Diego, CA. Start with damp hair and add a volumizer (try Phyto Phytovolume Actif Volumizer Spray) at the roots. “Set your dryer on high and massage your scalp clockwise all around. This expands the cuticle and boosts volume. Next, pop in a few large hot rollers on top layers only – they add movement, while keeping your look modern, not matronly.”

Thick Tricks

It’s all about the style! Jet Rhys likes a side-swept look that makes the most of what you’ve got. To create it, work a texturizer (try John Masters Organics Bourbon Vanilla & Tangerine Hair Texturizer) through dry hair with a boar-bristle brush. Then mist a little hairspray onto a vent brush and sweep it through the sides, tucking them behind your ears.

Straight Smarts

Get out the volumizing spray, like Bumble and bumble surf spray, which injects body and texture in minutes–just spray directly on dry hair and scrunch. Or, try two big braids. “Before going to bed, lightly mist surf spray into dry hair,” says Jet Rhys. “Split your hair down the center and create a braid behind each ear. In the morning, release the elastics and finger-comb. Finish with a little light spritz of L’Oreal Elnett hair spray.”

Another way to make straight hair simple and fresh is to try Jet Rhys’ undone bun. To create it, mist Redken Vinyl Glam 02 shine spray onto dry hair, then sweep it back with you fingers. Fasten it into an eye-level ponytail, then twist and wrap hair to make a bun and pin it into place.

Curly Girls

When classic spirals get boring, create a loose, less-defined look with Jet Rhys’ finger-combing technique. Work a lightweight anti-frizz serum through damp hair to detangle and separate curls–try Paul Mitchell Smoothing Gloss Drops. Next, flip your head over and apply a curl-activator like V05 Curvaceous Curls Styling Mousse. Then take haphazard sections and twist them like a rope, wrapping each one around your finger before pinning in place. Blow-dry using a low heat setting, unpin the twists and gently shake your ringlets loose.

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Instyle: Turn back the clock on your locks

You can have firm skin and a fit body, but if you hair seems worn out, so will the rest of you. Luckily, a few tweaks can turn back the clock on your locks.

Add bright highlights around your face.

Just like a dusting of bronzer perks up your skin, a few golden streaks scattered throughout the front section of your mane cast a subtle glow on your face, making creases less noticeable, says N.Y.C. salon owner Antonio Prieto. If you have breakage around your hairline, though, it’s best to skip lightening there, since delicate strands can fray even more during processing. Opt for ribbon-thin highlights under the top layer of your hair instead, suggests San Diego salon owner Jet Rhys.

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Celeb Style Watch: What Works, What Doesn’t

Just like the rest of us, celebs make occasional style missteps, and Lena Headey is guilty as charged! Jet Rhys of Jet Rhys Salon in San Diego, CA explains what makes one of the actress’ recent styles much better than the other.

Bad Idea:

This ruler-straight, wig-like look plays up Lena’s square jaw and her hair lacks movement. “She’s a real beauty, but this makes her facial features look too hard,” says Rhys.

Much Better:

Lena’s “middy” falls to mid-neck and gains lots of movement from side-swept fringe and pieced-out ends. It looks more current and it de-emphasizes her square jaw.

Lesson Learned:

The stronger your features, the softer and more playful your hair should be, so put down your flat iron!

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Fitness: Get Gorgeous

Outsmart Tangles

You may think that piling your hair on top of your head when you wash it gets you a deeper cleanse, but the habit can leave your strands in a tangled mess, says Jet Rhys, the owner of an eponymous salon in San Diego. Instead, gently rake the suds over your scalp and down the length of your hair with your fingertips, as if you were combing it. Distributing the shampoo from roots to ends ensures a thorough wash without the knots, Rhys explains.

Redbook: My Dandruff Is Driving Me Crazy! What Can I Do?

The Hairstylist Says:

“Dandruff is most visible on sleek, straight hair, so during bouts of flaking wear your hair with either a messy part or no part at all to obscure your scalp. If you have fine hair, use a round brush or a curling iron to create bend and body, which will hide the problem.” Adding a little height also helps, so Rhys recommends misting your roots with a volumizing spray or aerosol hairspray. “These contain alcohol, which will also absorb excess oil,” she says. Resist the urge to brush out the flakes. “Instead, sprinkle a tinted hair powder that matches your shade onto the flaky spots to camouflage them,” says Rhys; she recommends the tinted Bumble and Bumble Hair Powder, $35.

American Salon: California Cool

California Cool

Jet Rhys Salon Situated in the fashionable Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, Jet Rhys Salon’s flagship location recently underwent a major redesign intended to update the look of the space while also evoking the feeling of the salon’s second location. “We tied in elements from the Solana Beach, CA, salon in order to forward the branding, but we didn’t abandon the serendipity the inspired the original salon,” says co-owner Jet, who first opened the salon in 1992 with partner Rhys. The functional and clean design of the 1,400-square-foot salon boasts a large cutting area with a vaulted ceiling and custom-welded work stations featuring large mirrors. The design also incorporates a new braid and blow-out bar, as well as flat-screen TVs hanging above the shampoo bowls showing the latest fashion collections. Staying on top of cutting-edge design is only one of the reasons for Jet Rhys’ continued success; it’s the duo’s passionate approach to hairdressing that makes all the difference. “Rhys and I are so lucky that we love, live, breathe and eat hair to this day, just like we did when we met at Vidal Sassoon,” Jet says. “We believe it’s not about where we’ve been but where we’re going.”–L.A.

Family Circle: Insider Tip – Wave The Wand

Insider Tip

Wave The Wand

Recently I was griping to California-based hair stylist Jet Rhys about the near-constant case of hat hair that seems to plague me throughout the winter season. She made a two-word suggestion that changed everything: clear mascara. She told me that a gel-based formula would smooth those pesky strands at the crown and around the hairline-and it worked!

Oprah: How Can I Make a Salon Blow-Out Last?

How Can I Make A Salon Blow-Out Last?

A: There aren’t many things I’m an expert at. Actually, at this moment I can’t think of any things, except one: I know how to extend the life of a blow-out. Before I dwell too long on this haunting discovery, let me share my secrets (and stylist Jet Rhys’s excellent suggestions). After you leave the salon:

1 Keep your hands off your hair. And avoid brushing, too, adds Rhys. Handling and brushing distribute natural oils throughout your hair, which will hasten your need for a shampoo.
2 Don’t let the stylist use any styling products, and don’t use any at home, either. Most stylists look at me incredulously when I say, “No product, please,” but as Rhys points out, sprays and serums can attract dirt and oil.
3 In the shower, use a fabric-lined cap. It keeps your hair drier and protects against frizz better than a plastic cap, says Rhys.
4 If you need to revive your style, dampen the hair in front and on the crown, then spot blow-dry.

Keep in mind: When I ask specifically for a blow-out that will last several days, I get better results. Why? The stylist pays more attention, and uses a bit more heat, which increases the style’s hold.

Modern Salon: Color Shadowing

Color Shadowing

With variations on the bowl cut breaking out on runways, Jet Rhys, San Diego, California, Joe Randazzo, owner of Honolulu’s J salon and Yasmine Essa Brooks, Studio DNA, Los Angeles held a three-day Hawaiian teaching Soiree’ with the J salon team to perfect the cut and find the ideal color shift that underscores asymmetry. The model was a natural Level 3 with Level 6 gold-toned highlights.

V-Panel formula: 1 tube of L’Oréal Professionnel Majirel (4.65) Majirouge and 2.6 oz. of 20-volume Majicreme developer
Base formula: 1 tube of L’Oréal Professionnel Majirel (1N) and 2.6 oz. of 20-vol. Majicreme developer

Application: Create a deep, asymmetrical V-section, with the open ends beginning at the inner eye brow and behind the ear, and the point occurring just shy of the crown (this avoids a bright spot on top of the head). Work through the section in 1/4-inch slices, applying the V-panel formula from roots to ends. Outline the V-shape with cotton to prevent bleed. Then apply the Base formula to the regrowth of the rest of the hair, comb through to the ends and process for 30 minutes. Shampoo and rinse the Base formula first; then remove the foils and shampoo the V-shaped panel.