There’s always those mornings when you look in the mirror and think “OK this could  work.” Your curls aren’t bouncing around in every which way and direction, but you have wave in those locks, you like it. Come two hours later, or three if your really lucky, your hair is lying flat on your head, thin, stuck, and boring. So what do you do?

Stylist Liam Carey from Ted Gibson’s hair salon was prepared for this common dilemma. And though the tricks may be a bit obvious, they work! First, coat those locks with a bit of hairspray to give the curls more grip. Next comes the actual curling of the hair, which Liam says holds much better curls if your using a small barrel. “Anticipate the way the curl will relax,” he says, it’s not just how they look right then.

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Celebrity and runway hair stylist Ted Gibson is expanding his already sizeable empire. With a successful product line, TV appearances such as What Not To Wear, and salons in three cities, Gibson’s next stop is Ft. Lauderdale, where he’ll open yet another salon.

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Word on the street is that celeb hair guru Ted Gibson will replace Nick Arrojo as the host of What Not to Wear. Now, what can we do about Stacey London?

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It doesn’t seem like a deal but the regular Ted Gibson haircut is $125 to $175. Also, they are offering single-color processing for $75 (originally $125 to $150), and blowouts are $40 (originally $95 to $110). Drop off your business card or fill out a registration form today from 10 a.m. to noon for a chance to win a free makeover worth $950.

184 Fifth Ave., nr. 23rd St., second fl. (212-633-6333); T (9?6).

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As we’ve learned over the years, Lela Rose has never been one to shy away from rich, enticing colors; a point she proved yet again with the launch of her Fall 2009 collection at Bryant Park this morning. 

“I almost never wear black,” Rose says in a pre-show interview, “this is as close as it gets!” she smiles referring to her black and white checked dressed that is belted at the waistline and paired with sumptuous looking ankle booties in a rich indigo. Her ensemble, including her footware (a result of collaborative efforts between the designer herself and Payless Shoesource), are reflective of the style showcased throughout her collection. Deep, rich, jewel-tones took center stage alongside structured pattern-mixes as Rose demonstrated easy contradictions between dreamy feminine dresses and structured, practical separates.

Her inspiration for the collection? The rainforest conceptualized as “the jewel of nature.” This concept was translated to hair and makeup by Tina Turnbow for Stila and Ted Gibson for the Ted Gibson Salon. Skin was dewey and fresh with a focus on shimmery cheekbones and iridescent eyes. The emerald and jade green shades used on the models were reminiscent of a beetle’s exoskeleton. This beetle structure was translated to the hair in the form of tousled locks that were teased at the crown and slicked back into ladylike ponytails.

All in all Rose’s show was a delightful portrayal of her aptitude for balancing both the playful and the restrained.

Celeb hair stylist Ted Gibson recently signed a distriution deal with Target, prices for Gibson’s items range from $22.99 to $24.99 and are now available at Target.com.

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