Watch Ted Gibson on What Not To Wear!

Ted Gibson has replaced Nick Arrojo on TLC's What Not To Wear. i personally am ready for the change. i love Nick, but it will be great to see Ted do his hair magic.

from his blog on DailyMakeover.com: because of an advanced filming schedule, my first day was actually back in may. it was hectic and crazy but also super-inspiring at the same time. recently i've been doing a lot of live tv work, so it was nice to go back to doing a taped show. when i do the live stuff, i feel like the pressure is major on. when it's edited it makes it easier.

read his entire blog post here and be sure to tune in to TLC tomorrow night (friday)! check your local listing for time and channel number.

xo

hair therapy: Ted Gibson Daily Cleanse Shampoo & Daily Nourish Conditioner

Ted Gibson is the hair guru to the stars, and many of my beauty blogging gal pals love him. i myself have never me the man, but hope to someday! then i can tell him face to face how much i love his shampoo, Daily Cleanse, and his conditioner, Daliy Nourish.

first of all, i love the packaging- they are so pretty and look great in the shower (i have a lot of products in there, and they definitely stand out)! the intoxicating, yet light, smell of sweet citrus from each is so inviting and makes washing my hair such a fabulous experience. another great thing about both is that they are also light in texture, but really do their jobs well! my hair always feels silky soft and is full of shine (and don't tell him i told you, but hubby used these on his beard and was impressed at how soft they left it-- seriously).

the shampoo is formulated with five different cleansing agents to remove dirt and oil from hair without stripping it of moisture or your beloved haircolor. the conditioner contains nine conditioning agents to also add moisture, balance and strength to strands-- did i already mention the smell?-- a-ma-zing!

so now you know how i feel about these products-- have you tried them yet? if not, check them out. you can now find Ted's products at Target-- legitimately-- as well as his website and qvc.com

xo

hair therapy: Get Glam Tips From Ted Gibson

you may already know, but for those of you who don't, DailyMakeover.com is the first (not to mention fun) stop when you want to try on a makeup or hairstyle before spending any money. in addition to those cool features, you'll also find great tips from celebrity hair stylist Ted Gibson on his exclusive blog In His Beauty Universe (which is fab, by the way, and you should be reading it!)

as one of the most sought-after celebrity hair stylists in the business, Ted Gibson is most known for working over the tresses of top celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Amanda Bynes, Demi Moore, Renee Zellweger and Anne Hathaway.

recently, Ted gave insiders tips to create the perfect updated french twist hairstyle.

take a look:



step 1: begin with a spray of your favorite volumizer and blow dry with a medium barrel brush.

step 2: backcomb the crown of your hair for volume and height. starting at the crown, grab small sections of hair, hold up firmly with one hand and insert a fine-tooth teasing comb halfway between roots and ends, glide comb downward. by creating volume through the top, it looks more modern.

step 3: next, create the french twist by starting at the bottom of hair and twist and pin into a twist.

step 4: spray hairspray to the twist to create a firm hold. use your fingers to pull pieces out to make it look a little undone.


simple enough, right? try it yourself, it's super easy, and you can make it as messy as your comfortable with-- have fun!

xo

Ted Gibson Salon's 3rd Annual Cut-A-Thon

if you are in or around NYC this weekend, PLEASE take advantage of this fabulous offer!!

this sunday september 21st, Ted Gibson Salon will be hosting its 3rd annual cut-a-thon to benefit Carbon Zero, and offset the company's carbon dioxide emissions.

100% of the money raised from the event will be donated to Carbon Zero to plant trees. Ted Gibson Salon has already raised approximately $10,000 for the cause since it began its annual cut-a-thon two years ago in its quest to negate the salon's carbon emissions.

all of the important details:

hairdressers from NYC's Ted Gibson Salon will be volunteering their time for $50 cuts, normally $95. no appointments are necessary, unless you'd like to book a $300 cut with Ted Gibson – his haircuts usually cost $950!

if it's color you desire, single process and partials highlights only: $75-$100, normally $100-$400

call Ted Gibson Salon, 212.633.633 to schedule an appointment with Ted

Ted Gibson Salon
184 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor, NYC

september 21st from 10am–5pm

if you end up going, please to let me know how it went!


xo

A Body Wash Your Man Won't Mind Using

there's nothing girly about Ted Gibson's Body Shampoo (great for men to use). there's nothing overly masculine about it either (great for you to use). find out why this body wash is great for both men and women:

TotalBeauty.com content:

Ted Gibson Affirmation Body Shampoo

Guest review by TotalBeauty.com editor Sarah Carrillo

If you're tired of your shower smelling like a tropical rain forest, try the Affirmation Body Shampoo from Ted Gibson. See review

xo

big hair is making a comeback...?

the phrase, "big hair is making a comeback", is hilarious to me. did it every really go away ? i love having big hair! of course, i didn't always. but hey, it always takes a little maturity to appreciate what we have. these days my hair is wavy, sometimes curled, and i still use a flat iron, but i always welcome the volume.

Melissa Magsaysay, staff writer at the L.A. Times , shares that big hair is back. find out how to live large:

you only have to look at Angelina Jolie on the cover of this month's Vanity Fair and Sarah Jessica Parker in the "Sex and the City" movie poster to see that the chic set is turning up the volume...sexy, but with a touch of Aqua Net nostalgia.

the man who gives Jolie, Anne Hathaway and the Victoria's Secret models their big, beautiful hair is celebrity stylist Ted Gibson (pictured, left). last week, he took a few moments at his new york salon to show us how to go over-the-top sexpot or just add a little Giselle to your summer look. his step-by-step process is less complicated than it may seem, but it requires a few key products: a blow-dryer, some hair spray -- and remember hot rollers?

not for shrinking violets-- big hair may be back on the radar this summer, but Gibson says the look is always in style -- (i knew it!) sans the '80s stickiness, of course.

pump it up-- to get fullness, start at the root. first, cleanly divide your hair into five even sections (hair can start wet or dry). then apply a volumizing product to the scalp where each section is divided. Gibson favors his own product, called Build It. "it's about building volume without the weight."next, apply a light, controlling gel all over the hair. Gibson uses two or three pumps of Aveda's Phomollient styling foam, then combs through the hair with his trusty Mason Pearson brush. "Brushing the hair after applying these products will help distribute the product evenly." blow-dry the hair until it's about 80% dry and then finish by pulling the ends under using a round brush. "this helps get volume from the scalp." he uses a medium-size round barrel brush on Jolie, Hathaway and anyone with hair that hits from the chin to the clavicle. for shorter hair, use a small barrel.

roller baby-- once the hair is completely dry, it's time for the hot rollers, which should be really hot. wrap 2-inch sections of hair around each roller until you look like a '50s housewife. leave rollers in for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are completely cool. after taking the rollers out, the curls should be more like waves than ringlets. then spritz a light hair spray all over the head. it should be a "working" hair spray, which means one that doesn't get sticky or stiff, allowing you to keep working and building volume. Gibson recommends his Beautiful Hold hair spray.

be a tease-- throw your head over and brush out. "again, you want volume from the scalp," Gibson says. "make sure you do some back brushing. just tease the hair a little at the crown, smooth down the top, and spray again. if you're concerned about fly-aways because of humidity, use a shine serum after brushing."

big hair forever-- the look works for all ages, Gibson says. "just look at the model Carmen del Orifice. she's been wearing her hair big forever. now in her 70s, she still does, and she's completely gray! but i'm from texas, so this all makes sense."


xo

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photo: Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times