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Dance with Kerastase

For the 1st time, Discipline defies rigidity. Kérastase invents smooth in motion. 

Interview with Carolyn Carlson

Kérastase Discipline :

The science of perfect movement

Experience Chronologiste

Chronologiste combines luxurious advanced technology and unique sensory experience. This 40 minutes in salon treatment sublimates all hair types, from scalp to ends. Designed for the woman who craves the most luxurious hair treatment available. Chronologiste works like a miraculous elixir.

FINALLY! Oribe Fragrances

Available at the Timothy Pamment Salon

When Oribe was first developed, we set out to elevate the hair category throughperformance, packaging and scent. The facets of our bottles, the carton paper and, most importantly, the fragrance were inspired by the beauty and sophistication of fine perfume.

To create our signature perfume-grade scents, we worked with the world’s finest French fragrance houses and after exploring several iterations that work for men and women alike, two fragrances stood above the rest which embody glamour, sex and fashion in a bottle.

Fragrance has always been a part of Oribe's DNA. These signature perfume-grade scents work for men and women alike, and embody glamour, sex and fashion in a bottle.

Vogue Paris: Ellis Faas’ Beauty Exhibition

Cult make-up artist Ellis Faas has a secret passion: photography. As a teenager, she accumulated self-portraits, which sharpened her passion for make-up and the art of transformation. This spring, her vintage photos are being sold at the Makeup Show exhibition in Los Angeles. We meet Ellis, in an exclusive interview for Vogue.fr.

                           Lipdrip by Ellis Faas

What is your relationship with make-up and photography?

I always wanted to be a photographer, but when I started, my love for color took over. I was 18 when I decided to be a make-up artist and at 19 years old I left to study with Christian Chauveau in Paris. Today, my two passions are intertwining even if now I only take the odd inspiration shot. In this photo, I concocted a glycerin-based texture in my kitchen to enhance gloss finish. We could never sell this texture, I used it at theSonia Rykiel show in Paris and we couldn't allow the models to eat or even smile while they were wearing it. Not ideal!

                 The retro black and white by Ellis Faas

What is the story behind this self-portrait?

This image and the following one will be part of a college made for my Makeup Show exhibition in Los Angles, entitled "Selfies from the Seventies". At the time, self-portraits took a lot more effort than they do today, we had to press the timer, run into place, pose and then wait days for the result. These selfies ignited my passion for make-up. But, sorry, they are not for sale...

                         Chinese Opera by Ellis Faas

Do you continue to practice the art of the selfie?

I still sometimes take self-portraits, but only for press or to illustrate articles, I'm bored of my face. Selfies are all over the place and I find it very narcissistic. If I take one, then it is with the people I love and for my own memories, not to be shared with the world.

               Eclipse (Makeup 5 years)  by Ellis Faas

Do you still illustrate your own products yourself?

Yes, it interests me. I took this picture at the launch of my Hot Lips lipstick line in 2013 (which has since become an international hit NDLR) Here, I have usedBright Fuchsia L403, the image is a visual to illustrate my brand, obviously not to be replicated at home, but just as an inspiration that I hope reflects a notion of boldness and creativity.

                   La rose dans la bouche by Ellis Faas

What is your favorite product for photo-ready radiance?

Recently, I launched Glow Up, a line of three powders. The particles are so fine, they look more like porcelain than glitter. They help create a natural halo for photos, apply to the parts of the face where the light hits: the cheekbones, the curvature of the nose, Cupid's bow and collarbones, to emphasize the bone structure for a radiant and natural glow. In this image, I wanted to translate the idea of the mask in a beauty shot. The pink lips are just for fun!

 

Do you have a particular beauty routine?

My beauty routine is simple. I have a love-hate relationship with sport, I only do it because I have to and it's important, yoga suits me best and I am conscious to eat healthy food and drink gallons of water. But I must admit that I only recently stopped smoking and I also love vodka! So, as a moisturizer, I use coconut oil, I wash with bi-carbonate of soda and I use Eve Lom products on my face.

 

I only use my own make-up products. Seriously, they are honestly quick and easy to use! This face chart is my personal look, a new selfie designed just for Vogue.fr.

Ellis Faas Icon Gallery, Makeup Show, March 28 and 29, California Market Center, 110 E 9th St, Los Angeles. Ellis Faas will give a talk on her style, Saturday March 28 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm www.themakeupshow.com

Article by By Carole Sabas translated by Lowri Evans the 20 March 2015, Vogue Paris

Meder Beauty Featured in American Spa, March 2015

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Natura Bisse Voted Best Luxury Spa Brand

For the third year in a row by NewBeauty!

The prestigious American magazine NewBeauty, the ultimate authority on all things beauty, celebrates its fifth-annual New Beauty Choice Awards, which recognize the excellence and quality of the best cosmetic products in different categories.

Natura Bissé has been named the New Beauty Award Winner for " The Best Luxury Spa Brand" for the third year in a row.  Voted on by thousands of NewBeauty readers, top beauty experts and editors of the magazine, Natura Bissé was the clear winner once again among all brands considered in this category. This award recognizes the excellence of the Spanish luxury skincare company in the treatment room.

Receiving a prize is always cause for celebration, even more so when it is the third consecutive year that one of the most prestigious beauty magazines in the world give us the award.

Behind the Hair: NYFW F/W 2015

Oribe Hair Care was backstage at more than two dozen shows during the most recent New York Fashion Week, and our hairstylists created a variety of looks to complement the designers’ Fall/Winter 2015 collections. The styles that make their way down the runway are regularly a precursor to what we’ll be seeing in magazines, on red carpets and in salons in the months to come, so we broke down the top hair trends you should be on the lookout for. Our lead hairstylists updated the ponytail, played with texture, kept it natural and slicked hair down, offering a variety of options for you to experiment with.

Sally LaPointe: Hair by Yannick d’Is

Designer Sally LaPointe found inspiration in German ballet dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch for her new collection, so lead hairstylist Yannick d’Is created a cool, simple, wearable dancer look for the show.

Photo Courtesy of Sally LaPointe

Get the Look

1. Create a strong middle part in dry hair, then apply Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse and blow-dry it into the hair.
2. Spray Volumista Mist for Volume into the lengths of the hair for some texture, and lightly tease the hair. Run a flat-iron over the lightly teased hair to enhance the texture and create flyaways.
3. Pull hair back into a low ponytail and secure with a band, leaving some hair soft and loose in the front. Wrap a section of hair around the band and tie it in a knot with another section of hair to create the illusion of a second ponytail coming out of the first.
4. Spray Thick Dry Finishing Spray into the ponytails to add depth.

Chromat: Hair by Amy Farid

For Chromat’s Fall 2015 runway show, key hairstylist Amy Farid wanted something graphic to complement Becca McCharen’s designs, which were made of synthetic materials like latex and TPU (a synthetic plastic). The main look, a high and tight ponytail, was achieved with generous amounts of Superfine Hair Spray and Shine Light Reflecting Spray . “I wanted to add height and drama to the collection with the hair, making it look wet, slick and shiny,” explained Farid. “I also incorporated latex from the collection into the look by wrapping it around the high ponytails.”

Photo Courtesy of Chromat

Get the Look

1. Prep dry hair with Foundation Mist and Maximista Thickening Spray.
2. Blow-dry the hair straight with a Mason Pearson brush, directing the hair backwards.
3. Use generous amount ofSuperfine Hair Spray and brush hair back into a very high ponytail. It’s helpful to tilt the head all the way back to get the necessary height. Secure with a bungee. Use a fine-tooth comb and more Superfine Hair Sprayto get rid of any bumps and achieve a slick and smooth look.
4. Apply Supershine Light Moisturizing Cream on the ponytail and create a thick rope braid. Mist the braid withSuperfine Hair Spray and secure the end with an elastic, leaving about an inch of hair left at the end.

Veronica Beard: Hair by Kien Hoang

For Fall 2015, the designers behind Veronica Beard created tailored separates, dresses and outerwear inspired by the outdoors and the great camps of the Adirondacks. To complement their collection, hairstylist Kien Hoang created the perfect look for those who look forward to campfires and hikes in the fall. “We wanted to make a certain texture that was as if you were river rafting and your hair is in a low ponytail,” explained Hoang. “You would be left with a lived-in style that was soft and natural.”

Get the Look

1. Prep the hair with Foundation Mist and apply Dry Texturizing Spray all throughout the hair.
2. Create a deep side part, then fold sections of the hair like an accordion and secure with an elastic, leaving the ends out. This will create a loosely crimped texture. Let the hair set with moreDry Texturizing Spray.
3. Use a flatiron and Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray on the ends of the hair. You’ll be left with matte finish on the lengths of the hair and shiny ends.
4. Take out the elastics and tie the hair back into a low ponytail. Let pieces of the hair frame the face. Use Rough Luxury Soft Molding Paste to polish the hairline.