LILY COLE NO LONGER GINGER...

I know this isnt super hot to-date news, as she debuted her new look last week, BUT the reason of my late conversation is that Im too shocked and slightly disgusted. At first I hoped it was a wig, and then I hoped it was a bad dream... But a week later, its still there....

NO LILY NO. Your Ginger and your bloody beautiful. Your looking too 'EMO Teenage' darling, not 'SUPER HOT GINGER MODEL'. DARLING

Please fix it.... PLEASE I BEG OF YOU.

I can understand why you took the image change but its just not right. Dont make me say CHERYL COLE. I hope you both dont have the same colourist, as its strangly a coincidence that you have the same surname and both have bad bad hair.

HOW MUCH???? FOR A WASH AND SET?

If only more salons took up this practice as correct protocol with dealing with unfortunate situations...

STUFF THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF.........

TERRY RICHIARDSON FULLSTOP TOM FORD FULLSTOP KISSING FUCKING FULLSTOP

MOMMIE DEAREST...

Now we all know that Joan Crawford was of another diamondly level, and I would not want to promote vicious abuse of any kind, BUT I cant but love this clip of her biographical movie Mommie Dearest played by the fabulous Faye Dunaway. It is equally as amazing as it is disturbing... All with a bit of Mamma Mia thrown in too...

Try not to laugh, I dare you....

BRITISH HAIRDRESSING AWARDS

So last night was the final of the BHAs at Grosvenor House in London. And surprisingly the results are actually fantastic! Lots of new names dominate the winners list, which gives me lots of faith that the competition isn't a fix as it generally seems. And especially fascinating is that HOB only took home 1 award where they have dominated the competition for the past 2 years. Toni and Guy unsurprisingly won 2 awards, Sean Hanna won the London prize, and Angelo Seminara won the covetable British Hairdresser of the year. Gives me lots of faith that there is a chance in this competition after all.

So fingers crossed for next year huh?

'SOMEONE LIKE YOU', YOU SAID..

Oh Adele, I know your great and can sing, but this is something else. I have not stopped listening to this clip all week and thought I just had to share the love. Her vocals and the track are all spine tinglingly amazing. And I must say that Im quite enjoying the semi-bouffant casual pony tail. Its just enough without looking overdone. Id like to think she may have even done it herself, but probably not. I must also add her makeup is perfect for such a performance of vocal art. Her eyeshadow is frosted and smokey without looking whorish (go for satin taupe MAC eyeshadow at home kids, its GORGE), and big false lashes with soft peachy lips. JUST ENOUGH.

Im predicting an amazing 2nd album for you girl. I cant wait. Keep up the good work.

OHHH CHERYL

Who is your hair stylist??? I have asked this question a few times over recent weeks, as your hair is not meeting the mark darling. Last night on the X Factor, Cheryl had a disgusting braid sweeping across her fringe that looked so juvenile that I doubt any of my teenage clients would even adore it. SO NOT GOOD CHERYL.

WHY WHY WHY?????

Unfortunately I cant find an image of her unfortunate hairdo, but I do have some other images of her obsession with braids and cornrowing. Most of them with not so gorgeous results.

NO NO NO NO NO CHEZZA.......

Painted nails?

So yesterday out of boredom I had my nails painted black by my manicurist at work. Now, it's not something I have done in a few years, and I have also been tempted by it quite a few times recently. I was nervous and unsure. Almost as if I was changing my identity. And it got me a thinking. Can guys paint their nails without looking like a try hard? Many men have done it, and I had constantly painted nails for quite a while, but why is it that I was so worried about how it would make me look? It's only nail polish for gods sake. 

I think the day of the 'metrosexual' has passed, and now men are men. No more does David Beckham shock the world with his gender bending fashion choices, and so as a reaction so does the rest of the world. The essence of fashion has moved on, and a coat of black nail polish isn't enough to make a man look cool (I hate that word). 

So I'm saying that I took my nail polish off and now have them looking the way a fashion forward mans nails should look. That's groomed, healthy and gorgeous. 

That's all. 

oooohhhhhhh... AVEDAS NEW MAKEUP

About a month ago, AVEDA relaunched its makeup line with amazing improvements. Previously there had been too many products that didnt really do much, and with looking at what the consumer needed, they have now given us a smaller, more fashionable range of mineral makeup.

I must say, Im actually quite impressed with the range. The problem that most people faced with the makeup was the natural pigments didnt do enough once on, but AVEDA have firmly squashed that issue with launching an eye shadow transforming liquid that intensifies all eyeshadows. The results are amazing and can be matched to the results you would expect of a MAC eye shadow. There is also some new Nourishmint Lip Glaze's that have a beautiful amount of color and shine. But my personal favourite has always been the Tinted Foundation. I personally use it in my professional kit as it evens out the skin beautifully and is light enough to feel like skin. Finished off with the Dual Foundation Pressed Powder to build up some coverage and eradicate shine, and you are left with a fabulously natural complexion. They even have a new Foundation Brush to go with the line.

AVEDA's makeup is never going to be MAC, but what it is, is a mineral range that is actually good for you to use. It is light, nourishing, naturally derived.... the list goes on. There are so many positives for using AVEDA that Im definitely seeing it in a new light. You should check it out.

GREASY GISELLE

Was anyone else shocked when they opened the Sunday Times to find STYLE magazine adorned with a super greasy giselle smacked on the front? I WAS. Its so horrible. Im not sure exactly they were going for, and with a title like "Super Duper, where giselle and the worlds hottest celebs go to get an injection of cool", I definitely wasn't left feeling inspired. Cool? Who even uses that word anymore? I felt like I needed a shower after looking at her orange grease covered skin.

Please STYLE, dont do it again.

Thats all.

ITS A BEAUTY PARTY!!!!!

Last night I was treated to an explosion of fashion, hair and makeup at The Barbicans Beauty Party. It was an event to celebrate the new and fantastic japanese fashion exhibition. It featured a new hair piece by  Charlie Le Mindu, an hour long performance by Creative Director of Illamasqua, Alex Box, and also complimentery mini makeovers and nail services being performed in the Art Gallery.

Charlies newest piece was an impressive yellow train of hair with a distinct equestrian feel. You could smell the fresh aroma of Elnett Hairspray, as the piece had been sprayed into position minutes before my viewing. The craftmanship and patience required for his work is impressive, and it supports his motion of   hair and fashion being one.

But the main event for me was the chance to watch a personal icon of mine, Alex Box, at work. After receiving her book with Rankin as a gift last year, I was instantly drawn in to her world of artistry. For her a face is just like any canvas, as she is also trained in fine art. She is an inspiration for the industry. She abolishes rules that you normally would strictly adhere to when applying makeup, but not so that you destroy the face. Each stroke has a refined placement that only comes through experience and genius talent. Its much more then beauty/glamour makeup, its an artform where faces really are moving, breathing canvas'.  A world of beauty where I live in.......

HOT MOMMA

Bryan Ferry..........
Kate Moss...........

THIS IS WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF.......

SAMANTHA GETS SUPERNATURED.....

OH CHEZZA

Lesson: This hair colour is not for everyone.

Im not sure what she was thinking as she made the call to her personal hairstylist and said the words "I want to dye my hair berry red". Was she thinking that because she is young, she should play around and have a good time? Was she thinking that as a style icon, she should be ever evolving? I truth is, I dont know what she was thinking!!!

It doesnt work for her. Teamed with her ever orange skin tone, she just looks yellow. Not a flattering look on anyone. Also with the super long extensions at the moment. Its just a whole lot of wrong.

There are so many other options for a women like Cheryl. Firstly ditch the extensions, they are filthy. Why not go for a deep espresso chocolate hue with a shaggy midlength crop. Styled straight without shit loads of volume and finished with a texturising cream. So much more stylish, so much more fashion, and so much more what the people want to see!

Go on Chezza, ditch the chavvy look.  I know you can do it.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Im extremely pleased to announce that on Monday, Lisa Wallmark won the Aveda Pure Image Awards Mens Category for Mowgli Lifestyle.

She deserved to win as her look was super contemporary and executed with the utmost skill. Im extremely proud of her, as she is a complete superstar hairdresser! An inspiration to me.

Congratulations........ PUSS PUSS

Many thanks to our model Oliver Vaughn and photographer Joseph Sinclair...

THE TOP 100!

Harpers bazaar have just launched their Hot 100 Beauty Products of the year. Here at COIFFURECULTURE, I love products , so I'm going to pick out a few of my favourites... 

NO 20. Best Skin Saver- Creme de la Mer Moisturizing Cream
"there is skin, and then there is Creme de la Mer skin" I personally haven't had the pleasure of using this cult Devine cream myself, and pricing beginning at £92 a pop, there is a reason. But why do I want it so bad? Because it's amazing, expensive and well, amazing. It's the diamonds of face cream. One of my make up idols, Jody Oliver, only uses Creme de la Mer on her clients. It must be good eh?

NO 34. Best Foundation- Suqqu Foundation SPF14
Apparently one of the best foundations on the market. It's exclusive to Selfridges, and has the texture of whipped cream. Sounds lushious. Now if only I wore foundation. Ps it's £60.

NO 68. Best Hairspray- Loreal Elnett Satin Hairspray
This is a classic that we all grew up smelling, and now most of us use it. 3 generations of people can't be wrong!

NO 73. Best Styling Product- Klorane Dry Shampoo
This stuff is fantastic. Not only can you use it to freshen dirty hair up but it will also volumise clean hair too! It's a must have. 

NO 101. Best Hairdresser- Me!!!!  Kidding. But it will happen soon! 

So check out the hottest products of the moment. And make your beauty bag hotter then a Chanel! 

SUPER NATURAL

Last week I was treated to 2 days of inspiring antics at AVEDA, learning their latest collection, SUPER NATURAL. Directly inspired by nature and catwalk fashion, the collection draws on sci-fi influences, Alexander McQueens last collection and tribal beauty in nature. Think of it as nature but on steroids.

Intense indigo blues and violets dominate the collection technically directed by Ian Michael Black, with hints of henna stained hair popping up unexpectedly. Antenette Beenders, as Global Creative Director, shows us 3 strong cuts that fuse together feline elements and strong disconnected cuts that remain feminine and perfectly wearable.

This collection and it's techniques are very inspiring for the fashion forward hairdresser. With current fashion and hair trends featured in the collection, it is perfect for use in the salon. I especially love the colour melting highlighting technique which can be seen on the hottest of celebs at moment.

Thank you AVEDA. I definitely feel super natural.

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE

It has been brought to my attention by a rather special ginger that queen ginger Geri is looking WOWZAS right now!!!

We love ginger people here at COIFFURECULTURE and its fantastic to see Ginger Spice looking just as fabulous (if not better) then in her hayday 1996....

Sometimes when Im at home by myself  like to listen to VIVA FOREVER and replace 'viva' with 'ginger'. Yep GINGER FOREVER....

GENIUS

OH NO.... THE EXTENSIONS ARE BACK

So The X Factor has officially kicked into full mode. And it is good. REALLY GOOD...

But Im very unimpressed to see the return of Cheryls extensions. Of course after a bout of Malaria, her first impulse would be do get some dodgy hair extensions, you know, its a comfort thing. But I dont like it one bit.

Cheryl, please Im begging you to find a new style a rock it. Your gorgeous, but playing it too safe. And must I say, its all just a bit bland.... Get a new hairdresser and give your hair the overhaul it needs.

AUTUMN IS UPON US...

AUTUMN IS UPON US... well in the UK anyway. And as the change of season is here, its time to warm up and deepen those summer trashed locks. I have done 4 blonde to brunnetes this week in the salon, and I think you all need to jump on the bandwagon. There is nothing like rich, coco brown hair. Its the 'Chanel' of hair colors, as it looks healthy, gorgeous and oh so sophisticated....


Thing gold, tarnished bronze and espresso chocolate. So go on, treat you hair to a hit of COCO..

Ps Did anyone see Nigellas new show last night on BBC? So fab.... I know nothing to do with hair but hey... who cares? She is AMAZING.

SOOOO EMBARRASING.....

OH GOODNESS. This is how NOT to present the winner of Australias Next Top Model. Poor Sarah Murdoch, I actually love her. But she doesnt handle this stuff up very well at all.

The real winner is the deserving winner!!! She is GORGEOUS!!!!

I wonder who got fired today??????

WOW...

I know volume is in fashion.... but wow. This takes it to another level...

JUST BECAUSE....

VIDAL SASSOON- THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY

This is a MUST read for all hairdressers out there, or even more, for anyone who dreams to make a difference.

Vidal Sassoon, is one of the most iconic and influential personalities in the world of hair. Not only did he revolutionise the way the world approached their hair, but he also fought for his poilitical opinions. He built a world wide company of salons, academies and hair products. Completely revolutionising the industry every step of the way.

From the first geometric Sassoon cut on Mary Quant, to the famous '5 point cut', to raising millions of dollars for charity- this man is an inspiration to us all.

He is a HUGE inspiration to me.....

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

HUGE Congratulations go to Lisa Wallmark at Mowgli Lifestyle for getting through to the Finals of Aveda Pure Image Awards!!! I featured her fantastic entry here a few weeks ago, and I sure hope she wins!!! She definitely deserves it!!!

Also Congratulations extend to the Trainees at Mowgli Concept Salon, Olivia & Arek, for getting through to the finals!! Amazing work guys!!! Fingers crossed for the finals on October 11th!!

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Think not what you can do for your hair, but what your hair can do for you!" - Sunday times style magazine

GEORGE NOOOOOOO!!!!!!

THE George Michael..... Style Icon, Hair Icon, Sex symbol, Music GOD is in jail La Lohan style.

What is with all my favourite celebrities and their want to be behind bars? Im not going to go into it, but what I will do is celebrate the hair of our favourite gay, music hero....

Whoops... That one just slipped in.....

George keep hold of the FAITH, FAITH A FAITH........ And in the future dont get stoned and drive!!!!!

WOW WHAT A WEEK....

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO..........

Big Brother has officially died. And it was a sad, sad death too. Unfortunately Nikki Grahame wasnt crowned the Ultimate Housemate, and Chantelle & Preston never got back together. Oh well. It was a great 3 weeks.

Peggy Mitchell has flown the coup, and of course in spectacular Eastenders style too. Smack head Phil set The Vic alight and Peggy watched it burn, burn, burn....... What will we do without her? I really dont know. Im going to miss the wigs, the attitude and well, the wigs....

Oh Peggy please come back soon...... The East End just aint the same without ya!

ROSS JENKINS.COM LAUNCH!!!!

The super talented Ross Jenkins has just launched his new website!!!!

Please check it out below, and keep an eye on it for the online shop being launched very soon selling new and classic goodies!!!

www.rossjenkins.com

CHA CHA CHA CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!

JUST BECAUSE....

GA GA GA GA GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!

I HOPE YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE HURTS ALBUM.....

VISUAL ECTASY!!!!!

Check out this amazing video from The Fashion Body @ SHOWSTUDIO. Its so visually appealing that I like to think of it as hair euphoria. The very talented stylist responsible for this artistic coiffure is Sam McKnight..

Nice one Sam....

IM JEALOUS

http://showstudio.com/project/fashionbody/video/hair

MORE TREND PREDICTIONS....

Heres LISA WALLMARKS mens trend prediction for this coming Autumn/Winter. And it looks fantastic. She has so hit the nail on the head with this look, as it has already popped up on a catwalk last week on male and female models in Sweden. The combination of marcel waves and barbering is contemporary yet classic, and its remarkably groomed and dapper. This is definitely how you men out there should be looking this Autumn/Winter.

GO LISA!!!!!

HAIR- LISA WALLMARK
MAKEUP- DANNY PUOPOLO
STYLING- MARIE HONDA @ COS
PHOTOGRAPHY- JOSEPH SINCLAIR

MY TOP TEN.....

This is ROSS.

If you dont know him, you better remember his name as one day very soon, chances are you will be wearing one of his pieces of clothing.

He is number ONE in my top ten as he is Super Ginger, Super Talented and also my marital bitch.

As you can see he always has beautifully groomed hair teamed with a very well thought out outfit. Today he has combined a dapper swept hairstyle with a casual black on black denim combo. Teaching us all that YES double denim does work. And of course he has the monocle tote in hand.

Ross you are GORGEOUS.

COIFFURE CULTURE loves you.

ATM I HEART.....

AT THE MOMENT I HEART.......

-ULTIMATE BIG BROTHER.... What will we do when it is over??? I really dont know. Nikky Grahame you rock my world and make me so happy that sometimes I do cry.... AND Preston, you gorgeous gorgeous man. Just get back with Chantelle and be the best couple, like EVER!!!!! AGAIN

PS I want all your tattoos Presty...

-THE HURTS

If I could grow some hair (Yep Im still uptight about my male pattern baldness), I would cut it just like this and wear the same clothes too. I would also attempt to sing and play and instrument with a slightly electronic feel. ENOUGH SAID... GENIUS

PS.. Kylie loves them too...

-ROXY MUSIC

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FOLLOW COIFFURECULTURE ON TWITTER!!!!

Yep im on Twitter guys!!! Follow me here for your daily offering of general crap, shits and giggles.....

FOLLOW ME!!!!!!!

MORE TREND PREDICTIONS....

Heres the Trend Prediction of one of my very talented assistants in the salon, Tina Faith. She is deemed very very good things in this industry. Her look encapsulates the Grunge Glam trend that is going to be huge this Autumn/Winter, with a very wearable cut and colour. This is a look that I would be proud of producing....

HAIR: Tina Faith
COLOUR: Lee Rawson
MAKEUP: Danny Puopolo
PHOTO: Joseph Sinclair

OH PARIS....

Been arrested again Paris??? At least you look gorgeous. Every mugshot gets better Paris!!! Your such a fantastic model....

BLESS

DAINTY DOLL....

Everyones favourite GINGER, Nicola Roberts has relaunched her makeup line, Dainty Doll, at Harrods on Tuesday. The makeup is designed with the lighter skin woman in mind, with foundations and other cosmetics that perfectly suit their skin tones without the horrible orange tinge left by other makeup brands. You go Nicola.

Its amazing that no one else in the UK has done this before, especially with the high percentage of lighter skin toned girls out there. Other makeup brands dont have foundations light enough for these English-Rose beauties.

I heart you Nicola. Your gorgeous, individual and an entrepreneur. And you have pretty banging hair too.

LOVES IT

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE.....

At first I thought something looked a bit funny....

And now I see..... NO TATTOOS!!!!!!!!!

Apparently Hello! Magazine dont like tattoos. They photoshopped out my gorgeous artwork.

SHAME ON YOU HELLO..... SHAME

Now I know what it feels like to be hounded by the press. I feel violated.... but kinda in a good way..
DIAMONDS!!!!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE

HURTS

WOWZA

HEELLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO

YES Im in this weeks Hello! Magazine

YES Its only my hand

YES It also has my name mentioned

YES I will have a picture up soon

For bookings and queries for my famous hand, please email me at danny@dannypuopolo.com

HAIRSPRAY SALES RISE.... CHERYL IS TO THANK

Hairspray sales have risen in the UK since Chezza first appeared on The X Factor. And since her face has been slapped on the can of Elnett, stores are reporting a 20% increase in sales. Over £100 million worth of hairspray was sold in the UK last year. WOWZA

Personally, I would imagine that part of the reason that sales have risen is that hair fashion is moving on from just wanting hair to look completely natural, to wanting hair to look, well er.... BIG. I know that I generally think bigger is better in the salon, and I definitely have never had a client ask me to use hairspray because Cheryl does. But hey, whatever the Press wanna say hey???

Personally, I wish it was the other Girls Aloud hairspray lover on the can. Everyones favourite Ginger, NICOLA. She has the biggest hair in the world. I heart you NICOLA.

FOR MON & ZAC

FOREVER

xxxxxxx

AVEDA PURE IMAGE AWARDS ENTRY.....

Heres my Autumn/Winter Trend Prediction for the Aveda Competition.... Fingers crossed bitches!!!!!

Thanks to Joseph Sinclair for amazing photography, Ross Jenkins for styling and COS for the clothes.

AUTUMN/WINTER MAKEUP TRENDS ALA MOSS

Yes this is how you have to wear your makeup this Autumn/Winter.....

These pictures are taken from a Russian Vogue, and if you didnt realise, Kate Moss is still disgustingly sexy hot.

Her makeup is exactly whats going down with makeup trends. We will all be in love with Black Kohl Liner everywhere on the eyes, heavy heavy contouring on the cheeks, and a dark raspberry lippie that feels contemporary, not retro.

Its just 80's enough to hear Blondie in your head, and just 90's enough to feel now. So hot.

DO IT GIRLS

OH ELVIRA.....

ELVIRA ELVIRA ELVIRA ELVIRA ELVIRA ELVIRA ELVIRA........
Once every now and again, you stumble across a particular kind of fabulous. One only matched up by Cher, Joan and Lizzie Taylor (Diamonds) of course.

Who is she???? She is the most amazing women ever. She is the MISTRESS OF THE DARK.
Big tits, Big hair and Bad ass makeup... Yep whats not to love....

If you have ever wondered how to do her makeup, then look no further. You too can be devilishly fabulous. STEP BY STEP

Just team with the biggest, bad ass hair possible, and you too will be gorgeous.

And just because I know you need more Elvira, watch her epic performance below from her movie. Its so amazing that you will probably cry. And take special attention to the nipple tassle talents of this bitch...



WOWZA Now thats a woman. I love you forever Elvira.