Cristophe

CWS: For an up-do, do you like hair slicked back straight into a chignon or with curly tendrils framing the face?

Cristophe: Definitely straight pulled back in a loose chignon, possibly with layers coming down on the sides, like Cameron Diaz recently wore at the Oscars. Curly tendrils are definitely out.

CWS: What kinds of hair accessories are likely to be seen at festive events in the coming months?

Cristophe: Anything from side barrettes and very low headbands to beautiful ponytail holders. The key point to remember is that the hair itself should be the focus. Accessories should be simple and should accent the hair, not overwhelm the look.

CWS: Can you comment on America's fascination with celebrities and the relationship between what we see at the Oscars, for example, and how quickly women across the country try to replicate the hairstyles of their favorite actresses?

Cristophe: In recent years, the Oscars have become a window for trend forecasting in fashion. If ponytails are seen on the red carpet, the very next day women are copying this look.

We have seen this with Nicole Kidman and also with Beyoncé, who walked the red carpet on Oscar night with her very sleek straight style; so many people have come into the salon asking for that.

CWS: What are your suggestions for transitioning from day to evening hair, if a woman is going straight to a party from the office?

Cristophe: For the woman with short hair, the best bet is to re-wet and use product to create a slicker look. She might select a pomade, which is perfect for sculpting, contouring, and defining different hair types and styles to give hair both texture with shine.

Medium hair will benefit from a headband or such hair accessories as side barrettes. And again, for long hair, I like the sophisticated, pulled back, low-to-one-side ponytail; it is perfectly elegant and stylish.

CWS: What's your best tip for a quick-fix, if one is having a warm-weather bad hair day and still needs to be gala-gorgeous?

Cristophe: If a woman is having a bad hair day due to frizz, she should mix water and some hair serum and simply re-sculpt her hairstyle with a comb/brush. That's the quickest way for her to restore her style, so she can go out looking and feeling great.

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