5 things to know about Lindsay Lohan's judge - People

Victoria's Secret to launch Halloween costumes - Glamour

How young is too young to start coloring your hair? - Allure

Create an amazing "faux summer" - The Style Eater

So I've blogged time and time again about how I am on the constant quest to achieve the perfect blonde highlights...well, I may have found them at the Neil George Salon.  I was lucky enough to have the brilliant Amanda George take a whirl at making my hair as golden as possible, with out it falling out, obviously.  I had a 10:30AM appointment on a Saturday and when I walked in, the place was packed.  "Who goes to the salon at the crack of dawn on a Saturday," I thought.  Well, I suppose 10:30 isn't the actual crack of dawn...and then when I saw how amazing the staff was, I totally understood.  The Beverly Hills salon services many of Hollywood's celebs and was created by the British duo, Amanda George and Neil Weisberg.  After Amanda gave me brilliant highlights, Neil cut my hair in that way that only a real professional does- he looked at my hair, ruffled it around a bit and just began cutting instinctually.  I love watching genius in action and I especially love watching someone do what they love, which Amanda and Neil both obviously do.

It's been about a month since my appointment and the color and cut still look amazing.  Very impressed over here, ladies.

So I was recently given an awesome opportunity to try out one of the country's most sought-after colorist, Ms. Rita Hazan.  Rita is known for setting beauty trends and reinventing the locks of some of your favorite celebs so needless to say, I was elated when I found out Rita was available to see me during her monthly trip out to the West coast.

I headed over to the Andy Lecompte salon in West Hollywood on a gorgeous, sunny Sunday afternoon.  I was a little nervous, considering I was about to meet such an epic colorist but I managed to pull it together and have a really amazing hair transforming experience.  Rita spent a few minutes talking to me about my hair and then decided that she wanted to lighten my base before applying my blonde highlights.  Who am I to argue with the master?  The result?  Though the shade isn't as blonde as I normally like it, I do really love the beautiful hue.  It's a golden blonde that looks really natural and is blended to perfection.

Bonus- Cacee Cobb, aka Jessica Simpson's BFF, walked into the salon to chat with Rita and the staff and I got to hear tales from her travels while filming The Price of Beauty.  Love it.  This photo was taken the day after visiting Rita:

(a little blurry but) me, Nadine Jolie and Abby Gardner at Dan Tana's in West Hollywood

Cynthia Rowley's new surf-inspired line for ROXY - InStyle

Lauren Conrad's 10 best hairstyles and how to create them - Glamour

Allure editor's best beauty picks for under $10 - Allure

Should skinny celeb photos have a warning label? - Jezebel

So I've tried pretty much every volumizing product on the market.  The verdict?  Some work, some work well and some... don't work at all.  My good friend Nadine Jolie recently told me about a fabulous hair care line called LiQWD and when Nadine tells me that I have to try something, I listen.  First off, I  have to comment on the uber chic and sleek outer packaging because as soon as I saw it, I oooohed and aaahhed and I'll be the first to admit that I'm a sucker for aethestics.  Anywho, back to the product at hand.  I was really, truly, honestly impressed with how fluffed up and voluminous my hair turned out after using the Shampoo and Conditioner but it didn't stop there...not only was my hair actually bigger but I also noticed less frizz and didn't even need to use my flat iron, which, for me, is MAJOR plus.

What makes this product so innovative?  LiQWD uses nano-hydrasphere technology for real gotta-see-it-to-believe-it volume and now, I'm definitely a believer.  Weightless, micorscopic particles penetrate the hair shaft, infusing critical, previously unreachable cortex layers with proprietary volumizing compounds. How's that for weird science?

So I'm always raving about how much I love dry shampoo but one downside is definitely the cost.  Dry shampoo doesn't come cheap...until now.  TRESemme just launched their new Fresh Start collection that features the very first "masstige" dry shampoo!  The unique solution refreshes hair on days when you skip a shampoo, removes excess oil, odor and even frizz.  The formula, comprised of mineral clay and citrus extract, refreshes the odor of your hair.  Love it.  AND it's only $4.99.

So let's be honest, washing your hair is not only bad for you but it also just sucks.  Lately I've been using Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo (non-aerosol) and I absolutely love it.  I've tried a few aerosol versions and yeah, they work but they last for like 5 uses.  Really?  Not for $20, thanks.  This version by Klorane is simply fabulous and, if you're eco-conscious, it's paraben and sulfate free!

Something else that I've noticed,an added bonus, is that not only does this product absorb excess oil but it also adds a little volume to my roots, which I can always use.

So while watching the Grammy's at my friend Robin's apartment, my friends and I were all "wait...does Beyonce have glitter in her hair?"  Yes, yes she did.  When I got a pitch email today for the actual product that she wore, I simply HAD to share.  Though I have to admit that Beyonce annoys the crap out of me, she is definitely talented and a hard worker...and, apparently, likes her bling.

So I'm not very happy admitting this but I have some gray hair.  I've been randomly finding them since I was in middle school but now they've deciced to clump together a bit on one side of my hairline.  It's fun.  Even though everyone tells me that it's not noticable (thanks to my light blonde hair color), I ALWAYS notice it and it drives me nutso AND the grays tend to grow in a bit thicker so they stick out even more!  UGH.  Anyway, I was lucky enough to try out the TouchBack marker specifically designed for gray hairs.  I tried out the lightest blonde shade that they offer, Golden Blonde, and even though it was a bit darker than expected, it definitely did the job.  Every morning for a week I washed and blow dryed my hair as usual and then applied the TouchBack using the little comb that combs with it - which prevents the dye from getting on your scalp and helps separate the hair so that you can see all the grays that you want to cover.  I LOVE this and it's really a great option for when you're trying to stretch out the time in between root touch-ups.

So since I started living by myself, I've suddenly become very aware of how much space I have...and I LOVE every inch of it.  When I found out about this fabulous blow dryer from Conair, I knew it would make the perfect gift for your neat-freak friend.  The cord in this super cute blow dryer retracts into the handle with just the touch of a button for convenient and tidy storage.  And, of course, it still has allthe great benefits of a great blow dryer- 1875 watts of power and a high torque DC motor (god, I sound like I'm talking about a car) for maximum drying power and speedier styling.  And yes, of course it also has Ionic technology to help smooth the cuticle layer of your hair.  Get the Infiniti Cord-Keeper Styler for anyone on your holiday list who loves her hair and tidyness.