Hair, Beauty & Fashion News
First Lady’s Hairdresser Signs TV Deal
Los Angeles, California, USA - Michelle Obama's hairstylist has landed a development deal to star in a reality
television show, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Former Chicagoan Johnny Wright styled the first lady's hair for the Democratic
National Convention, her upcoming appearance on the cover of Vogue magazine and other occasions.
He has signed a deal with 44 Blue, which produces such reality shows as Style Network's "Split
Ends" and A&E's "L.A. Gang Unit." The company's executive vice president Stephanie Drachkovitch said she discovered Wright while
searching for a reality host. "There aren't many people of color doing makeover and beauty shows," she said. "We figured there's
got to be somebody out there with a mainstream clientele, but brings a different point of view."
Wright moved to Los Angeles recently and has actors Vivica A. Fox, Rebecca Gayheart and Lauren
London among his clients. Drachkovitch said she was impressed with the hairstylist's personality before she knew his Obama connection.
"We fell in love with him before we knew," she said. "There're a lot of hairstylists out there who do
celebrities, but they can't center a show." Drachkovitch soon will pitch the idea to cable networks as a docu-soap or a makeover
series. The well-timed Obama connection doesn't hurt. "She has certainly emerged as a style icon," Drachkovitch said of the first
lady. "She has everyday beauty mixed with elegance. It certainly raises (Wright's) profile."
(2009/01/25)
Sexy Hair® Announces Kellie Pickler and Cheryl Burke as 2009 Celebrity Spokespersons
Chatsworth, California, USA - Sexy Hair® unveils former "American Idol" and Country Music Star Kellie Pickler and
Cheryl Burke of "Dancing with the Stars" as the company's new celebrity spokespersons for 2009. Both Burke and Pickler will appear in
the company's consumer and trade publication ads and promotional materials as well as participate in Sexy Hair's publicity campaign
throughout 2009.
"Sexy Hair is an attitude! It's about youth, energy, vitality and feeling sexy," says Jim Morrison, CEO, Sexy Hair. "Kellie Pickler
and Cheryl Burke are two of the sexiest women on the planet, they both represent what Sexy Hair is all about and they both look
spectacular."
Kellie Pickler and Cheryl Burke will represent key Sexy Hair brands: Pickler: Big Sexy Hair,
Short Sexy Hair, Sexy Bath and Body and Sexy Corporate and Burke: Straight Sexy Hair, Healthy Sexy Hair and Sexy Corporate.
Currently, The Pussycat Dolls: Girlicious are the celebrity image for Color Me Sexy, Curly Sexy Hair, Strong Sexy Hair and Silky
Sexy Hair, while MySpace boy band, Close to Home is the face of Short Sexy Hair.
"I've been using Sexy Hair products for a couple of years and I'm thrilled to be working with
them," says Pickler. "I need all the Sexy Hair I can get!"
Advertising roll-outs for Pickler and Burke begin April 2009 and run through December 2009 in
Allure magazine, Cosmopolitan magazine, Launchpad, Modern Salon, American Salon and Canadian Hairdresser. "I am excited about
partnering with Sexy Hair," says Burke. "My hair gets such a workout when I dance and the Sexy Hair products keep up every step
of the way. The people at Sexy Hair understand that being "sexy" is first and foremost a state of mind, and I agree. Of course,
having great hair helps!"
Sexy Hair® introduces new celebrity faces for 2009 - Former "American Idol" and Country Music
Star Kellie Pickler and Cheryl Burke of "Dancing with the Stars." Joining The Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious and MySpace boy
band Close to Home, Pickler and Burke's lucrative, multi-million dollar contract will feature them in Sexy Hair ad campaigns,
promotional materials and publicity.
Sexy Hair® puts high-quality products right into the hands of celebrity hairstylists with a
whole new styling philosophy. Hollywood stylists include Gwyne Redner ("The O.C." and "Private Practice"), Lisa Marie Rosenberg
("Desperate Housewives"), Mary Guerrero ("Dancing with the Stars"), Emmy Award Winner Michael Moore ("Cane"), Cynthia Romo
(Vanna White, "Deal or No Deal") Carla Dean ("N.C.I.S."), Tena Parker ("How I Met Your Mother"), Pauletta Lewis-Irwin ("Everybody
Hates Chris"), Lucia Mace ("Pirates of the Caribbean 1, 2 and 3"), Brooks Stenstrom (Nancy O'Dell of "Access Hollywood"), Laurie
Cacioli and Wayne Bilotti ("One Life To Live"), Mary Ann Valdes ("Miami Vice" and "Ugly Betty"), Margaret Dempsey ("The Tonight Show"),
Emilo Uribe (Gloria Estefan and Beyonce), Suzana Neziri ("Sex and the City"), Jacklin Masteran ("Cold Case" and "Bedtime Stories"
starring Adam Sandler), Kim Anderson ("General Hospital"), Kent Nelson ("Studio 60"), Linda Flowers ("Entourage," "The Fast and
the Furious 3" and "Samantha Who?"), Emmy Award Winner Michael Moore ("Cane"), Joy Zapata ("Big Love") and Maggie Hayes ("Las
Vegas").
Sexy Hair® products, including Big, Curly, Healthy, Strong, Short, Silky, Straight and Simply
Sexy Hair, Sex Symbol® and Aero Tan® are available in more than 25 countries. Retail sale of Sexy Hair products is authorized only
in professional beauty salons, including chain salons such as Regis, Ulta, Beauty Brands, Fantastic Sams, JC Penney Salons, Fiesta
Salons, Great Clips, Chatters, Beauty First and Trade Secret.
(2009/01/25) Photos ©Albert L. Ortega & PRN - PR Photos
Out to Tea Introduces New Collection of Hair Accessories for Girls
Leesburg, Virginia, USA - Out to Tea, LLC, a retailer of premium hair accessories that focuses on style and function,
introduced their collection of non-slip hair clips, French clips, infant headbands and adjustable headbands. The hair accessories
are perfect for babies, toddlers, little girls and teens.
All Out to Tea hair accessories are made by hand using the finest materials from France, Japan and
the United States. The clips are fully lined and are secure even in the finest of hair!
From sequin princess crowns to crochet bunnies and beaded flowers - Out to Tea offers the most
precious collection of girly hair treats you'll ever find. Whether you're going to the park, beach, or fancy party, dress your child's hair
with Out to Tea!
Out to Tea accessories start at $3.99 for their simple and classic clips to $12.00 for the
sterling silver rhinestone crowns. All accessories are available at www.Out-to-Tea.com.
(2009/01/25)
Comedian Takes a Serious Look at Hair
Park City, Utah, USA - The Sundance Film Festival hosts a wide range of film subjects, and there have been films
before on the subject of hair, but this year’s submission from acclaimed comedian Chris Rock brings an unique perspective to a subject
that has been – until now – treated as a major secret. That subject is African-American women’s hair – and specifically the lengths
to which these women will go to alter their hair and the way it looks.
The film’s title, “Good Hair” comes from Chris Rock’s daughter, who came to the comic in tears
at one point, asking him “Daddy, how come I don’t have good hair?” Rock determined then and there to seek out the reasons for the
attitudes in black culture toward their hair. Rock, with director Jeff Stilson, visits hair salons, style competitions and
expositions, scientific laboratories, and Indian temples to explore the way black hairstyles impact the lives of black people.
The film shows the effects that the treatment of black hair has on income and living expenses, self-image and even sexual
relationships.
The film features real stylists and real people, along with many, many big name celebrities,
including Ice-T, Kerry Washington, Nia Long, Paul Mooney, Raven Symone, Maya Angelou and Reverend Al Sharpton. These celebrities
offer their candid stories and observations on the subject of black culture, self-image and hair, all in an attempt to discern how
to respond to his daughter’s heartfelt question.
What he ultimately discovers is that black hair is a big business that doesn’t always benefit
the black community, and is an industry whose focus makes it difficult to show young people that the stuff on top of their head is
less important that what’s inside. The film is currently being screened at the Sundance Film Festival and may be released for
general distribution in the coming months so look for it as ICM (the films backers) hope to sell the distribution rights at the
festival.
(2009/01/25)
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