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For Hollywood ingé Jessica Alba, making the leap from television to the big screen meant trading a young, edgy hairstyle for a halo of sophisticated, tapered layers with lots of movement. We asked stylist Anthony Cristiano, creative director for Mario Tricoci Salons, how you can achieve this up-and-coming star's signature sexy, textured style. STEP 1 If you have colored-treated hair like Jessica Alba, opt for a moisturizing shampoo. Begin with a gentle scalp massage, using the balls of your fingers to loosen dirt and stimulate the scalp. After cleansing the scalp, squeeze shampoo down the hair. Rinse. STEP 2 Using a wide-toothed comb, apply conditioner from roots to ends and leave on for three to five minutes. Rinse. Towel-dry hair to remove as much moisture as possible. STEP 3 Flip your head upside down and apply a volumizing product at the base of the hair shaft and gently work it through to the ends. Lift your head and split hair into four sections and create an ...

Turn back the hands of time with these tips and tricks for coloring your own hair the smart way. Maybe you've been coloring your hair for a long time. Or maybe you've never done it before but are willing to try. (Either for a change or to cover those stubborn grays that make you look so much older than you feel.) According to Julia Youssef, Assistant Vice President, L'Oréal Technical Center, there are important things you need to know when choosing a brand and a shade, all having to do with your maturing hair and skin. If you've never colored your hair: Choose a shade matching or lighter than your own. For example, if you have medium brown hair, with or without grays, you can try light brown, or even dark blonde. Just don't try to go too light without a "high-lift" blonding product like Excellence Blonde Supreme by L'Oréal Paris. The goal is to keep your look soft, natural, and classic. Think of this as an opportunity to express yourself, and to tr ...