Some big hair art

The International Fantasy Hair Competition, held in Manchester, NH, is about turning hair into art. But as it turns out, this isn’t just a beauty show but a good cause too. All proceeds for the night went to the New Hampshire Food Bank.

Stylists compete to make what look like the most absurd hair hats they can dream up. And the prizes range from $1000 to $7500. But the real work is done perhaps by the models, whom say the main ingredient for them is “Pain. Lots and lots of pain,”. And i guess its understandable. Melody Longobardi, 26, was forced by the 3-foot cherry tree on her head to stand at a 45-degree angle.

Grand prize winner was stylist Kevin Carter for his “Proud Peacock,” which involved actual feathers to look like the bird itself. And the model of his winning creation was Amaris Brown.

For more information and photos go to: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jtTsMmQk_G9fJuyBisdqlC7V7LhwD97RGC8O0

Donna Bella Milan at MTV Awards

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Back by popular demand. The red carpet party planners for the MTV Awards have asked that Donna Bella Milan Hair Extensions come back for the big event this year.

Our clip-in hair extensions were a huge hit last year with a lot of A-list stars. They couldn’t believe how easy it was for them to apply the extensions by themselves. Because none of the stars want to mess up their own, we took some models to show how it’s done.

It literally takes less than 5 minutes and looks amazing. We have a big selection of blended colors that look totally natural. The length ratios also eliminate the need for any cutting and blending. Put it in and either run a flat iron through it or use your curling iron to add some body.

This year we’ll also be taking our recently released “hi-lo lights”. We’re excited to get some awesome pictures and share them with you.

Beyonce Rocks With Extensions at AMAs

Despite an otherwise bland evening at the AMAs (American Music Awards) last night, I was tickled to see Beyonce rocking out with her extensions. Rumor had it she was going to retire the luscious locks after getting married. I for one am glad she decided to keep them in play for a while longer - she wears them well!

You can check the performance here:

…pSst… I know (2) huge secrets…

Miley Cyrus is Hannah Montana!
AND… this teen star fancies extended hair!

If you have kids or are a teen yourself, my secrets are old news. However… days ago this revelation came to me as a twenty-something-year-old lacking Nickelodeon/ the Disney Channel.  Yup a light-bulb went on and finally I sleep at night.

Recently the fifteen year old millionaire, Miley Cyrus, hosted the 2008 Teen Choice Awards on August 4th. The maybe-pre-permit-driver’s-licensed teen was photographed by paparazzi leaving Juan Juan Salon with a longer look July 27th, 2008.  Woohoo! … for Juan Juan Salon! … and Yeah! … for stylists with clientele who actually put on “Sweet Sixteen’s” for their spoiled children.  What about the average parents who want their offspring to understand the ethics/value of hard work and money?  This conversation will only end in door slammings and silent treatments across the country.  To them I am so sorry, teen-parent relationships are tricky enough.

So what is too young?  Currently there are no age laws or limits for customers sitting chair side.  Personally, I’d rather have the $1,500 nesting in a college fund than being flipped over a high school freshman’s shoulder (or get some real hair clip ins for a special event like Prom or Homecoming…duh).  Again on the optimistic side for cosmetologists everywhere; clients are showing up younger and younger.  I mean really… you can’t say no to a stage mom or the mother who wants to be a child’s BFF.  For parents out there needing backup to their “no way” argument; if the hamster’s still alive in 3 years of course you can care for your own hair extensions.  This is something for salons and hair suppliers to prepare for and look forward to.