Travel Guide: Chicago
I am unbelievably lucky- I have two incredible cities that I get to call home: Los Angeles, which is my current home base, and Chicago, my native city. Making the decision to move to LA was not an easy one; As excited as I was about LA sunshine, I knew that I would miss the Windy City (and my amazing, beautiful, incredibly tight-knit family). Flash forward nearly a decade later and I find myself in the position as a Master Hair Colorist where I get to travel (and travel a lot) for work- I am on an airplane multiple times a month and one of my...
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I am so excited for this weekend- directly after I finish writing this article I am heading to Stagecoach. For those who don’t know, Stagecoach is a country music festival that happens annually in California. I am ready for some great music and unforgettable memories with some of my best friends- for me, that’s what music festivals are all about. I am no stranger to the festival circuit, in fact, I go to a few each year and added another one to the list a few weeks ago by going to Coachella for the very first time. With festival...
read moreFive Travel Essentials
LA to Hawaii to San Francisco to Arizona, back to LA, then straight to the airport the next morning to fly to Chicago- this is a typical week and a half of my life as a Master Hair Colorist and Wella Educator. Saying, “I travel a lot,” would be the understatement of a century, but I wouldn’t have it any other way; In fact, it’s one of the things that I love most about the career I’ve enthusiastically worked to create. When you are traveling as much as I am, learning how to be good at packing is basically a...
read moreBest Kept Secret for Beautiful Hair: Relaxation
If you’ve been keeping up with my blog, my social media, any article I’ve written for magazine, or interview that I have done, then you have no doubt heard me preach about the importance of healthy hair. The truth is that no matter how skilled your colorist or how amazing the products you use, they can only do so much if your hair is a frazzled mess. Overtime, we’ve talked about several different ways to get healthy hair- less heat styling, all natural products, even foods for healthy hair- but I would say that today’s...
read moreSpring Cleaning For Your Hair
Spring is such a magical time in Los Angeles- everywhere you look the tree’s are sprouting flowers as if overnight and the city is filling with so much beautiful color. After weeks of hopping from one plane to the next, I am happy to come home and be witness to the first days of my favorite season in [one of my] favorite cities. The changing of season brings with it a necessity to change your routine and this is even more pertinent for the spring season because we are slowly transitioning from the winter chill to the summer heat. In my...
read moreFrom Hawaii, With Love
Aloha, my lovelies! I am pretty sure you’ve guessed it by now– I’ve been basking in the glow of Maui’s unreal sunlight these past few days. Believe it or not, I went to Maui for work; this is one of the factors of the career I’ve cultivated as a Master Hair Colorist that I love the most– I get to travel a lot! I don’t remember the last time a month went by without me being on an airplane at least three times to go teach a hair color education class. This works for me because I love to travel (I will...
read moreHot Tools for your Hair
As a Master Hair Colorist I always get question upon question about how to keep hair color looking fresh for as long as possible. The answer is simple: You have to keep your hair healthy! At this point you’re probably wondering, “Renee, I know that healthy hair is key- you’ve pointed that out about a hundred times- what am I supposed to do to keep my hair healthy?” Well, my dears, there are many answers to this question, but the most important one (which is also the topic of today’s blog) is to minimize your use...
read moreRenee Taglia Picks The Best Hair Color of The 2016 Grammys
While the Grammys may be music’s biggest night, the award show is also one of my favorites when it comes to hair! While the Globes and Oscars are also amongst my favorites, the Grammy’s offer a little more spice. From the buzz around Taylor Swift’s and Beyonce’s dresses, to the best overall hair and makeup, here are my favorites when it comes to color! Lady Gaga’s daring apricot was one of my favorites. Her Ziggy Stardust inspired color was thoughtfully paired with a custom designed Marc Jacobs electric...
read moreSecrets of a Master Hair Colorist: Boar Bristle Brushes!
Have you ever wondered how classic silver screen starlets got their glamorous hair? The likes of Lauren Bacall, Katherine Hepburn and Rita Hayworth used boar bristle brushes, a hair secret that’s been circulation since the 1800’s! Boar bristle brushes not only naturally condition your hair, they stimulate your scalp and reduce frizz as well. The secret to using your boar bristle brush correctly is to wait a few days after washing your hair, and then brush from the root to tip. This will help distribute your natural oils all the...
read moreRenee’s Picks: Hair Products for Under $20
The foundation of beautiful color is healthy hair. If you’d like to effortlessly flaunt the luscious locks that you see in the magazines and on television, it’s not impossible! Shine and great hair color begins with taking care of your hair, from root to tip, and also from taking care of yourself! Damaged hair is very brittle, and it needs to be handled with care. Being rough with your hair and using damaging products will cause it to split or break, which will elude to frizziness. Here is one of my favorite products that will...
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