We’ve just begun to share our wonderful contributors on Merci New York, and I must say, I am just so excited about our latest news… I am thrilled to welcome celebrity hairstylist Paul Labrecque as Merci New York’s new guest beauty guru!
Paul is a master of all things hair with a philosophy that stems from a simple, sexy, sophisticated approach to beauty. We are just beyond thrilled to have him join Merci as our resident beauty expert.
· Start with a bridal countdown that begins six months before the big day. You should first schedule a consultation with your hair stylist. I ask all my brides to come with pictures of styles they love, pictures of themselves with hair looks they liked, etc—this will help to create style interpretations that are just right for you.
· On the day of your hair and makeup trial, give your stylist or makeup artist as much information to work with as possible. Bring a photo of your wedding dress, tear sheets from your favorite bridal magazines and communicate with them about both your everyday look and your desired bridal look.
· You will then determine what part(s) of your hair need to grow out, what needs to be cut and how your overall color should look. The consultation will also help you with the timing on everything to bring the whole look together for the big day.
· To protect your hair from over blow drying and damage, have a Keratin Reconditioning Treatment 5 to 6 months before your wedding. The Keratin treatment eliminates frizz and makes blow drying incredibly easy and quick. You will not need to blow dry your hair as often, which will protect it from over heating and breakage.
· I prefer to have my brides come in for a cut two weeks before the actual wedding date. This allows the ends to grow out a bit so they look natural and not blunt.
· If your budget allows, consider hiring your makeup artist and hair stylist for outcall visits to your hotel or home. You’ll feel more relaxed and the efficiency is worth the splurge.
Paul recommends starting an intensive conditioning treatment five weeks before your wedding date. Try his Paul Labrecque Repair Condition Lemongrass Hair and Scalp Treatment, which is formulated to strengthen and restore hair’s natural luster and vitality. For brides that didn’t plan ahead, Paul also offers ways to “fake” a healthy mane for the big day—that can be done at the last minute:
· Have your stylist use a straightening or curling iron AND a leave-in hydrating treatment (like Paul Labrecque Repair Style Hydrating Hair Lotion) with a high-gloss finishing spray (try Paul Labrecque Curly Finish High Gloss Spray Shine). If the hair is conditioned AND heated properly it will glow for the entire day even if your hair isn’t in its best shape.
The Paul Labrecque Salon at The CORE: Club is located at 66 East 55th Street. For more information about Paul Labrecque at CORE, please click here .
Top photos courtesy Paul Labrecque . Bottom photo via the CORE: Club website.
