Bring forth the things that matter.

Risse-RE is a bold hairstylist whose clients travel from all over Michigan to her home-base near Detroit.

Located five minutes from the Oak Park suburbs, Risse’s artistry has made its mark at Hair Rock Café. A natural-born creative, she navigated her way to the hair industry through adversity.

“I wanted to [study] interior design but was not able to due to finances. My brother suggested hair school and once I was accepted, I loved it…”

She immersed herself in the subject matter and learned the many facets of the hair care industry. Prior to working at Hair Rock Café, Risse worked as an assistant stylist and met hair artist Cool-C.

“I remember admiring his ads and some of the work he did for shows; he does hair like no one else in Detroit. I remember looking at him saying ‘I want to be just like that.’”

She was unable to assist for Cool-C, but when he pulled put together a team of travelling stylists, Cool-C admired and remembered Risse’s drive. The group went by the name Hype World and their string of talent garnered the full attention of peers at hair shows.

Hype World’s trendsetting presentations brought them instant fame and recognition at every hair event they attended. “We would do hair shows, keep the same models, and travel; it was like we were celebrities. Everyone would wait for our team to be featured. It was great!”

The camaraderie Risse had with her team also had a positive effect on her work ethic. She not only grew confident from working with Cool-C but also had a new found appreciation for sharing tips and techniques.

“Whatever I learn I like to share with other people because that is how I was taught. I’m not the type of stylist that tries to hold everything and keep everything to myself. If I see a fellow stylist who is hungry and motivated, why not help them the same way?”

BEAUTY: HAIR (Q&A)—

What is your trademark?

My clients are referred to me for my short hair styling. I love natural and healthy hair and show my clients that you can still have an edgy style that is healthy. I’m a perfectionist. Clients have to me their experience is like I’m performing surgery on hair because I am that meticulous.

What do you feel is the best direction to go for your clients, safe or something new?

I like to find out what my clients do for work, my clients range from corporate America to musicians. So I try to do work that fits their lifestyle with a bit of an edge. I like to always push myself and try different things.

If you were to give your clients four hair care products to get them through a month, what would they be?

1. Organic Olive Oil Mousse
2. Sebastian Shaper Plus Hairspray
3. BBD King Keala Oil
4. KeraCare Hydrating Shampoo

For more information regarding Risse-Re’s work visit www.thesassysocialites.com
Call: 313-363-9155

In the glitz and glam of Hollywood, stunning hairstyles are a way of life and Kim Kimble is the go-to stylist for A-List celebrities when they need a red carpet coif or an emergency “do.”

Kimble’s new series L.A. HAIR, premieres Thursday, May 31 at 10 PM ET/PT with eight, one-hour episodes, viewers follow Kim as she manages her team of talented, yet high-strung stylists – including her mother Jasmine. Divas Kelly Rowland, Brandy, Laila Ali, Garcelle Beauvais, Omarosa, Mary Mary, Kym Whitley, Mikki Taylor, Shari Headley and Kim’s other bold-face named clients are featured in the series.

Beauty Editor, Jen Prudhome, exclusive feature and interview with the founders of LAID Brand, celebrity hairstylist David L. Hensley and CEO Adam Rauch.

David L. Hensley is a hair stylist and Chief Creative Officer with over fifteen years of hair care experience. His work is in demand on two coasts, in Beverly Hills, California and South Florida, where he provides the LAID Brand experience to celebrities and general consumers. Chief Executive Officer and co-founder for LAID Brand, Adam Rauch tells how they arrived to the key ingredient of their cruelty-free products:

Some things can become very excessive.

Rita Patel founded mineral cosmetic collection MiA BelleZZa a year ago in an effort to provide a line of mineral makeup that naturally blends to the wearer’s skin tone, is hypoallergenic, and offers a wide array of intense pigments. The products contain a combination of minerals including titanium dioxide, zinc oxides, and iron oxides. MiA BelleZZa, which translates to my beauty in Italian, is symbolic of new wave developments in the mineral makeup market.

“With MiA BelleZZa everyone can create their own beauty. I wanted to create something that was more of an Italian luxury line and in the mid-price range.”

Rita cites her teenage years as the starting place for her desire to develop the MiA BelleZZa mineral makeup collection. She was born in England, moved to the United States and discovered her interest in the cosmetics industry while in high school. There was not a day where Rita did not wear cosmetics, further stating that she was raised to step out in public wearing no less than eyeliner and lip gloss.

Darrell Walden takes the mystery out of finding the right jewelry for the right occasion. Simplicity is sexy.

Filled with contagious enthusiasm and great vibrations, Chaz spoke with us about Beauty in Fashion’s Night Out and how WEN® brought the model’s final looks to life.

Super talented celebrity makeup and hair stylist Terrell Mullin talks about his favorite things, advice to women about makeup and his greatest achievement to date.

Terrell is the key makeup and hairstylist to Eva Marcille (his cousin) and has enhanced beauties Nia Long, Nicole Richie, Portia de Rossi, Niecy Nash, Teyana Taylor, Mary Mary and countless other print models to name a few…

Gilman also reaches the globe by providing expert grooming, business, and marketing commentary on a range of topics with additional contributions made by his Washington D.C. and Virginia staff. In a December entry regarding their use of Lounge, Gilman explains why he avoids the ‘S-Word.’