Notebook

BLONDE BOMBSHELL

WELLA's Sonya and Christopher Dove created this versatile haircut featuring a soft, sexy fringe and textured layers that frame the face. To style, they applied Wella Color Preserve Volumizing Mousse and a little Color Preserve Curl Definer around the perimeter before twisting large sections of the hair around their fingers and letting them dry. The big finish: a light mist of Color Preserve Hairspray. —M.D.

Sugar Lips

Sometimes cracking a smile isn't always so pretty—at least not when your lips are rough and chapped. To the rescue comes the lip scrub by sara happ, an exfoliant infused with natural extracts that slough off dead skin, leaving lips refreshingly smooth. The six flavors, including Almond Crème, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Sugar, Cocoa, Peppermint and Vanilla Bean, taste good enough to eat. Now that's a sweet scrub. thelipscrub.com —A.A.

Lippmann Collection in It's Delovely

Nicole by OPI in Tangerine Scene

New York City's Salon A·K·S created this Silk Brush for fine, straight hair. 212/888-0707

Light the Way

Helping an animal in need has never been so rewarding than with the purchase of the Loyal candle from Issimo International. The slow-burning soy-wax candle comes in a recycled-paper box, and 100 percent of the net proceeds are donated to the Humane Society of the United States. issimointernational.com —N.P.

That's a Wrap

Redken recently teamed up with fashion designer Twinkle by Wenlan to create a whimsical, sophisticated silk scarf that comes with instructions for wearing it as a head wrap, hair band, around the neck or over a ponytail—whatever the occasion, or your mood, calls for. Look for them at Redken salons this summer. redken.com —C.W.

Tub Treats

Perfect for summer's heat is a cool, relaxing bath . . . in ice cream. ME! Bath Ice Cream's fizzing scoops, including Apricot Harvest, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Cranberry Fig, Green Tea and Tropical Guava, contain six natural oils and purifying, hydrating minerals that soothe the skin and help reduce wrinkles. mebath.com —A.A.

SUMMER SCENTS

With hints of grapefruit, orange and eucalyptus, the Agrume candle from Alora Ambiance smells as sweet as it looks. The company makes candles in 11 different fragrances—all are soy-based so they burn clean without creating soot and smoke like paraffin candles often do. Air fresheners and diffusers are also available. aloraambiance.com —C.W.

Papa is a Rolling Stone

Rogue rock star Keith Richards is making a big splash on the silver screen thanks to his small but pivotal role in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End . Richards—the muse for Johnny Depp's mascara-wearing, dreadlocked Captain Jack Sparrow—plays Captain Teague, Sparrow's dad, and the resemblance is uncanny. "Hair plays an important role in the trilogy, so I decided to create a wig that was inspired by Johnny's signature dreaded, braided and beaded mane," says Martin Samuel, the department head and hair designer for all three films. "I knew Keith was crazy about silver crosses so I scoured L.A. and managed to assemble a great collection, which I sewed into the dreads, braids and wig before adding a bandana."—K.D.

Keith Richards at the premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

You Glow, Girl

Your clients can now match that sparkle in their eyes with a dab of shimmer on their lips, thanks to the new Pretty Pink Lip Shimmer from BED HEAD's Girl on the Glow summer makeup collection. The gloss is great worn on its own or over the cult-favorite Big Fat Fun Smudgie Lip Liner. tigihaircare.com —C.W.

Gentle Suds

Grapeseed oil and shea butter combine in the Fleur de Vigne French-Milled Soap from Parisian skincare line CAUDALÍE. Its delicate, fresh fragrance is derived from the Fleur de Vigne, a tiny grape blossom that flowers in France's vineyards in June and heralds the start of the autumn grape harvest. The soap is gentle enough for the face and body. caudalie.com —C.W.

What a Tease

Sexy, tousled bed-head hair never seems to go out of style. To get the unkempt look seen in this photo, Roxanne Pugh of O'Hair Salon + Spa in Washington, D.C., applied Wella Koleston Perfect haircolor using a permanent high-lift blond-on-blond technique and Wella Blondor gold highlights over a pale level-11 base. Owner Domenic Cicala cut the model's hair, roughly dried it with a little finger teasing through the top and finished with an application of Bumble and bumble's Styling Crème and Brilliantine products. —N.P.

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

In 1976, three men whose last names started with K, M and S founded the company KMS CALIFORNIA. The acronym now stands for Kinetic Molecular Systems, the company's philosophy of "molecules in motion." The word California was added in 2006 to show the company's passion for diversity and individuality. —N.P.

Turn an ordinary ponytail up a notch with a twisty from Medusa's Heirlooms. 212/683-6711

Taking Hollywood by Storm

Celebrity makeup artist Napoleon Perdis just opened a retail boutique and makeup academy in Hollywood boasting decadent boudoirs, a clean color palette and a chic design. It's Hollywood's first full-service cosmetics destination since Max Factor closed its doors in 1935. In addition to offering the full range of Napoleon Perdis products, the Hollywood flagship store also offers V.I.P. amenities, including drive-by pick-ups, à la carte menus, concierge services and bridal packages. The academy provides training for professional makeup artists or anyone who wants to learn more about applying makeup. —M.D.

On Broadway

Vavoom is moving from the salon to the stage as the exclusive beauty sponsor of Legally Blonde the Musical. The play, which opened to rave reviews in April, is based on the hit film that starred Reese Witherspoon as the lovable, natural blonde Elle Woods. The Broadway cast sports a range of styles that Vavoom is famous for—from sexy and voluminous to sleek and shiny. Make sure to check out paulettessalon.com for information about the looks in the musical, a stylist-client sweepstakes, stylist tips and much more. —C.W.

Lip Service

SIMPLY ORGANIC is branching out. The company, known for its salon-only, totally organic haircare products, also offers organic skincare, candles and soaps. We especially love the USDA-certified organic lip balm, made with sunflower seed oil, beeswax, aloe and coconut. simplyorganicbeauty.com —C.W.

The Ocean Within

Recently making its debut in salons and spas, Kanreki is a new anti-aging skincare line from C'Watre Oceanic Skin Care. Consisting of a deep-cleansing wash, remineralizing antioxidant tonic, smoothing cream and firming serum, the Japanese line uses ocean water as its base ingredient and also a patent-pending technology that allows for the accelerated transfer of minerals from the sea water into the skin. cwatre.com —C.W.

Tooling Around

If you're a stylist who's stuck in a creative rut, maybe what you need is a new set of tools. We've found the perfect pair: the new patent-pending Root Control and Nalu Waver from R Session Tools, a company recently established by Frank Rizzieri and Kevin Ryan, two of the most innovative stylists working in editorial and fashion today. They decided to get together and create the very tools they felt were missing from their repertoire. Root Control (left) combines the benefits of a ceramic heating barrel with the functionality of a pressing comb to leave hair silky straight and smooth, while the Nalu Waver allows you to beget either defined curls or loose waves. Both tools are made of Brazilian Tourmaline and Micro Silver Ag, an antibiotic substance that prevents bacteria from spreading. rsessiontools.com —C.W.

NEW YORK MINUTE

Tom Julian, senior vice president and director of trends for ad agency McCann Erickson, explores summer sidewalk shopping in the West Village.

During the '90s, there was only one cool destination neighborhood for shoppers to descend upon every weekend in the summer: SoHo. With its loft buildings and historic storefronts, major brands and designer labels unveiled new ways to shop and be seen along West Broadway and Spring and Greene streets.

But now Bleecker Street in the West Village is the latest "must shop" corridor in the Big Apple for both locals and tourists. This quaint neighborhood street, with its tree-lined sidewalks and authentic townhomes, has been compared to the Left Bank of Paris. Designer Marc Jacobs first brought attention to Bleecker when he opened two shops on the street in 2000, and the neighborhood has been booming ever since.

The bounty of boutiques on Bleecker includes Ralph Lauren's separate men's, women's and Double RL stores, as well as the visually distinct Cynthia Rowley and James Perse shops. (Perse just opened a second store for men.) For women, specialty icons Intermix and Olive + Bette's offer modern fashion labels in a hip setting. Juicy Couture retails its entire collection in addition to men's and babies' collections. Be on the lookout for a new concept from Coach's lifestyle label, Legacy, coming soon.

INTERMIX

Of the street's international brands, London's Lulu Guinness and Mulberry are the landmark accessories stores. Italy's Brunello Cucinelli merchandises the finest cashmere offerings for him and her. The U.K.'s Reiss brings together modern head-to-toe looks for men and women. Miguelina Gambaccini's first store presents colorful creations for women, and France's Bonpoint boasts the ultimate in newborn and toddler dressing.

For discerning diners, A.O.C. provides the classic French bistro experience, while the hip Waverly Inn is the newest see-and-be-seen dining destination, located just off Bleecker on Bank Street. Magnolia Bakery satisfies the sweet tooth—the cupcakes are a must, but be prepared to wait in line.

JUICY COUTURE

When it comes to services, Salima Optique stocks trendy eyewear. The Robert Kree Salon boasts a natural setting and outdoor garden with signature services. Spa Belles is the destination for body and skincare treatments and at Bond No. 9, the fragrance outpost from Laurice Rahme, you can even pick up a perfume named for the street itself.

Hello, Dolly

When we learned that style icon Gwen Stefani launched a line of dolls wearing costumes from her last tour, we couldn't resist asking six of the industry's most influential stylists to work a little makeover magic on them. —MARIANNE DOUGHERTY

CREAM OF THE CROP

Mark Garrison gave this Gwen a shattered bob with a super-shiny finish.

GOLD STANDARD

The Institute of Courage's Michael O'Rourke added extensions and gave Gwen a new dress to boot.

The Music Man

John Heffner, CEO/President of Creative Nail Design, is a die-hard rock 'n' roll fan, who has more than 20,000 songs on his five iPods.

The first concert he ever saw was Styx. The year was 1977; the place was Boise, ID, his hometown. The first famous musician he ever met was Mark Lindsay, lead singer of the '60s pop band Paul Revere & the Raiders. "I met him when I was a kid. He was from Boise, too," says self-professed rock 'n' roll addict John Heffner, who fulfills his duties as CEO/President of Creative Nail Design when he's not attending concerts or hanging out with musicians. So does he remember his second star sighting? "Jackson Browne," he says without missing a beat. "I actually ran into him at an airport in Boise in the late '70s. He was a perfect gentleman." For anyone who knows Heffner, none of this is surprising. So far he's met more than 200 rock 'n' roll icons from Stevie Wonder to Sting just by going up to them and introducing himself. "I'm always very polite," he says.

With Paul McCartney at the Grammy Awards

At the Grammy Awards a couple of years ago, Heffner approached Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones during a commercial break and struck up a conversation. He also spent 30 minutes with Paul McCartney in his dressing room, discussing land mine removal, among other things. His personal hero? Dave Grohl, formerly of Nirvana and now with the Foo Fighters. "I have a profound appreciation for his craft," says Heffner, who has visited Grohl several times since their first meeting. "He also has an incredible sense of humor." Two years ago Heffner was introduced to Maria Holly, Buddy Holly's widow. "She took me into this special room filled with his suits, lots of color photographs, even his horn-rim glasses," says Heffner. "She doesn't show these things to that many people."

With James Valentine of Maroon 5

This month in Las Vegas, Heffner will receive the Spirit of Life Award from the City of Hope in recognition of his philanthropy and many contributions to the beauty industry. Naturally, this will not be your typical rubber-chicken dinner. Heffner actually managed to talk singer-songwriter Patty Griffin—her songs have been recorded by everyone from the Dixie Chicks to Emmylou Harris—into performing. Nothing like putting a little pressure on next year's recipient. —MARIANNE DOUGHERTY

Flanked by Andrew Hurley and Peter Wentz of Fall Out Boy

John Heffner's Favorite Albums

We asked John Heffner to choose 10 CDs he'd take to a deserted island, but he insisted he'd need at least 25, so here they are:

A Rush of Blood to the Head Live 2003 Coldplay

About Face David Gilmour

Boston Boston

Breakfast in America Supertramp

Can't Buy a Thrill Steely Dan

Children Running Through Patty Griffin

Chronicles Rush

Damn the Torpedoes Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Get Ready New Order

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Elton John

Hell Freezes Over Eagles

Hotel Moby

How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb U2

Innervisions Stevie Wonder

Led Zeppelin IV Led Zeppelin

Love Over Gold Dire Straits

OK Computer Radiohead

Out of Time R.E.M.

Real Life Simple Minds

Songs From the Big Chair Tears for Fears

Ten Summoner's Tales Sting

The Wall Pink Floyd

There is Nothing Left to Lose Foo Fighters

We Can't Dance Genesis

Who's Next The Who