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NOW CLOSED Red Carpet Hair tips from Suave Celebrity Stylist Luke O’Connor & a Giveaway

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We may not all have a celebrity stylist in our budget but with these tips from Suave Celebrity Hairstylist, Luke O’Connor, you can re-create red carpet-worthy hair without having to break the break. By practicing Suaveconomics, you live beautifully for less.

I don’t usually watch the Oscars but I always follow the celebrity magazines to check out the latest styles and see who has the best hair, dress, and make up! Of course, Angelina (no last name needed) makes the list – doesn’t she always. Jessica Biel looks beautiful with her loosely styled tendrils, and Tina Fey with a short do.

So who is the Luke O’Connor anyway? Luke O’Connor is the owner of LuKaRo Salon in Beverly Hills as well as being a spokesperson/consultant for Suave. You may also remember him from Debra Messing’s hair on NBC’s Will & Grace. Little did I know there is a Emmy for Hair & Makeup and guess who won? Oh yeah, Luke did!

He is currently responsible for the beautiful hair of Julia Louis-Dreyfus for the New Adventures of Old Christine, one of my favorite sitcoms right now!  Luke sounds like someone I would love to meet as he is noted for his warmth and lack of pretentiousness as well as his amazing talent. Here’s a few of his fabulous tips for you to try at home – I’m going to try it – you can too!

The Look: Half-up waves

Gorgeous waves are always a favorite at award shows and several super stars sported this look on Oscar Night. Angelina Jolie and Jessica Biel ((click on the names to see the picture!) both radiated beauty with their loosely styled tendrils pinned half-up.

To recreate at home:

Apply Suave® Healthy Curls Scrunching Mousse to towel dried hair to help define waves and control frizz. Flip hair over and blow dry hair until most of the moisture is gone and hair is 85% dry. Section off the top section of hair from the center of each eyebrow back to crown, and clip out of the way. Dry remaining hair completely.  Use a 1.5 inch curling iron on two inch sections of hair and spiral wrap around iron, leaving waves loose and smooth. This should be about six to eight sections of hair.  On the top section, use a medium round brush and blow dry back, straight and smooth. Back-comb for added volume and secure desired  amounts of hair from either side of your face with bobby pins.  Set into place with Suave® Extra Hold Hairspray.

For smooth and frizz-free locks, prep hair with Suave® Professionals® Sleek Shampoo and Conditioner.  Next, give hair body and control by applying Suave® Professionals® Extra Hold Styling Foam to damp hair.  Gather the top layer of hair and pin up at the crown.  Blow dry the rest of hair in sections using a medium round brush to lock in volume. Unpin hair at the crown and blow dry in 1 inch sections using the round brush.  Blow dry bangs by rolling the hair around the brush away from the face and directed to the side for swooping side bangs.  Keep side-swept bangs locked in place with Suave® Professionals® Extra Hold Gel. Next, take a 1.5 inch curling iron to curl the large sections of hair. Finally, gather hair into a pony tail and loosely twist down to create a low chignon off to the side.  Secure with pins and let loose pieces fall naturally for a look that’s effortlessly chic.

The Look: Fashionable Side Bun

Tina Fey (click on the name to see the picture!) made Steve Martin blush and you can make your co-star go gaga!  It’s easy to achieve this classy, modern take on the Hollywood tradition that shined on the red carpet.

To recreate at home:

For smooth and frizz-free locks, prep hair with Suave® Professionals® Sleek Shampoo and Conditioner.  Next, give hair body and control by applying Suave® Professionals® Extra Hold Styling Foam to damp hair.  Gather the top layer of hair and pin up at the crown.  Blow dry the rest of hair in sections using a medium round brush to lock in volume. Unpin hair at the crown and blow dry in 1 inch sections using the round brush.  Blow dry bangs by rolling the hair around the brush away from the face and directed to the side for swooping side bangs.  Keep side-swept bangs locked in place with Suave® Professionals® Extra Hold Gel. Next, take a 1.5 inch curling iron to curl the large sections of hair. Finally, gather hair into a pony tail and loosely twist down to create a low chignon off to the side.  Secure with pins and let loose pieces fall naturally for a look that’s effortlessly chic.

In addition to these great free tips, Suave has offered to give one lucky reader a Suaveconomics Gift Basket, which includes (You can read my previous review of Suave products I did last month!)


  • Suave® Professionals® Volumizing Shampoo
  • Suave® Professionals® Volumizing Conditioner
  • Suave® Professionals® Volumizing Foam
  • Suave® Professionals® Volumizing Root Lifter Spray Gel
  • Suave® Professionals® Volumizing Finishing Hairspray (Maximum Hold)
  • Suave®  Sweet Pea Body Wash
  • Suave®  Skin Therapy Advanced Therapy Lotion

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Easy Entry: Tell me your favorite hair ‘do at the 2009 Oscars.

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Ends around 3/6 at 11:59 EST. (As long as you can still comment you can enter!) Winner, chosen by random.org, will be announced  on the Giveaway Winners Page by 03/07/09 and I will contact you to get your information. (If winner doesn’t respond to my email within 48 hours, I will pick another winner.)

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  4. My favorite was Kate Winslet’s.

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  8. I thought Jessica Biel’s hair and gown were both gorgeous!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  14. I am diggin’ the “half up waves” to be honest. I know if I wore my hair like that, I would get laughed at… but then again, who know?! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  17. I thought Beyonce looked gorgeous with her ponytail that had soft spirals in the back.

  21. I loved the side chignon that a few gals wore. So cute!

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  24. i like jennifer annistons hair. it was sleek, yet not much too it. she’s always beautiful and so natural

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  30. I really liked Amy Adam’s hair. So pretty and elegant.

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  34. I like the half up is definitely my favortie.:)

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  38. The best hair style on the red carpet was no doubt Kate Winslet. She looked like an Oscar winner before they announced her name. Such a beautiufl dress too.
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  54. Kate Winslet was my favorite! Whats not to love.. she is always fabulous!
    Leslie

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  62. I thought Jennifer Aniston and Jessica Biel had the best hair. Simple, but elegant.

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  66. I like the half up look of Jessica Biel and Reese Witherspoon, and Penelope Cruz was as stunning as ever, but my favorite was Sarah Jessica Parker with her hair left down with her beautiful curls. Simple, natural, to the point.
    Thanks for the chance!!

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  95. Hands down, my favorite 2009 Oscar hair was on Jennifer Garner! She always looks amazing. I loved her partially pulled back hair with the side sweer and NO sticky hair spray! Beautiful! :)

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  99. My favorite Oscar ’09 do is Angelina Jolie’s. It is classic and looked perfect on her…but then again anything would look good on her face.

  101. The star who had my favorite hairstyle was Angelina Jolie. I would love to have hair like hers! I also loved Kate Winslet’s hair.
    Thanks for the review and giveaway!

  102. My favorite hair style was Jessica Biel. I loved how she left her beautiful hair done and it looked effortless but still styled.

  104. I loved the classy, natural look of Jennifer Annistan. She is always a beauty, mainly because of her natural looking hair and sparkling eyes. Thank you for the giveaway, I could use this products.

  110. I loved the side ponytail that Marissa Tomei had. It was so elegant and beautiful, yet so simple. Thanks!

  114. My favorite was ALicia Keyes. Her hair was total old hollywood glamour! Now her eyeliner was over the top but her hair looked hot.

  132. I have to say I’m a simple hair kinda gal and I really liked Jennifer Aniston’s simple do. Thanks!

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  136. I loved Sarah Jessica Parker’s hair……it was the crowning touch to the beautiful gown that she was wearing.

  152. I liked Jennifer Aniston simple hair style. It was left hanging long with a few waves with one little braid.
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  167. Kate Winslet is always perfect and this year her hair was fabulous. (My favorite) I also like Angelina;s hair,she look awesome this year.
    I would say my favorite would be pinned up,but softly.
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