Thursday December 21, 2000

Holiday Hair

If the holidays have got you harried, the last thing you want to worry about is bad hair. So, we brought Alvina, Nancy and Krista to the man known as the king of color, Louis Licari, at his salon in New York in search of a new holiday do. Louis has his hands in the hair of supermodels to superstars like Susan Sarandon, Annette Bening, and Katie Couric.

Louis Licari adds a little more blonde for Krista, a lustrous varnish of brunette for Alvina, and some bold blonde highlights for Nancy. And after the coloring, Licari's secret for great holiday hair, what else
at holiday time? Ornaments!

More Hair Tips for the holidays… Make your hair brighter for the holidays. It's a great time to make red, redder or blond blonder. Try a color you like to use for the holidays with a semi permanent color. Use a warm tone to add a glow to your hair. When covering gray, use a shade lighter than your own color. The gray will turn into highlights. Use your hair color like make up. A few brighter highlights around the temples will light up your eyes.

He says, "We added these hair accessories - a barrette or something as simple as a bobby pin, with the faux stones on it."

For Nancy, the salon chose a ponytail holder embellished with faux jewels. And for Alvina, Louis says, "We put in these hairpins, which are crystal and pearl, and it's just the most elegant of looks."

So Licari's advice? He says, "Don't overtease! You can put on a great rhinestone comb, or some sort of clip and look like you're ready for a party."

And when your hair is happy, your holidays will be happy too.

Louis Licari has salons in both New York and Los Angeles.