The hair dressing world lost an icon today with the passing of the beloved Vidal Sassoon.  Sassoon passed this morning at his Mullholland Drive estate where he was surrounded by his family and friends. It has been reported that he was battling leukemia.

Sassoon changed the way the industry looked at hair, with his geometric five-point cuts that were way beyond they're time, and an approach that did away with the stuffy and inconvenient styles of the 1940's and 50's. His influence launched millions into the world of hair dressing, and his simple, effective way at approaching hair kept him on the forefront of fashion and beauty since he first burst onto the scene.

Mr. Sassoon, you will be missed, but what a legacy you've left behind. Thank you for your timeless inspiration and for showing us that anything is possible with enough dedication and passion.

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Wedding season is gearing up so I thought it would be a great time to talk about trends for 2012. Brides have really been stepping out of the box lately (thank god!) and going for more unique and modern looks.  Some of these styles are still a little much for every bride, but that doesn't mean you can't use them as inspiration and then put your own twist on them. Check out the hottest bridal hair trends for 2012 to start getting inspired.

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The battle against hair loss has taken many turns over the years. What is now known, is that a healthy, well-rounded diet and the addition of supplement or hair growth treatments, actually can treat hair loss.

This is a topic that often comes up in my chair, and don't think it's just men asking the questions. Women also suffer from hair loss, and it's often times much more difficult for them, as female baldness is less widely recognized. Have  all the answers next time your client brings up hair loss treatments by reading How to Prevent and Reverse Hair Loss.

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