It never rains in LA (except for around awards time). So when the rain came pouring down on the red carpet on Sunday at the Golden Globes, there were experts on hand to ensure that the Hollywood beauties looked their very best. For Leona Lewis and Emily Blunt, that lifesaver was hair stylist Laini Reeves. With Living Proof No Frizz, both Hollywood starlets stayed frizz-free and glamorous in the pouring rain. Here’s what she did:

For best actress nominee, Emily Blunt – Laini Reeves cut her hair to shoulder length just for the Golden Globes and then created a curl that was blunt and chic, but still a little fun.

HOW TO GET THE LOOK: First, Laini applied the NO FRIZZ, WAVE SHAPING CREAM FOR MEDIUM TO THICK HAIR ($24) to Emily’s wet hair to prevent the hair from frizzing. She then added a bit of the new LIVING PROOF FULL ($24) to add a bit of body to the wave. She started creating the pin curls by taking half inch pieces of hair and wrapping each piece around her fingers and then pinning them to the top of the head. Reeves recommends alternating the twisting monition both clockwise and counter clockwise to add dimension. She then let the hair dry naturally. After the hair was completely dry she used both a medium curling iron, and small barrel curling iron to accentuate the curl. To add a bit of sophistication to the look, she used a flat iron on each curl, straightening the bottom inch of the hair.

For Leona Lewis, artist behind ‘I Want To Come Home’ from Avatar who was nominated for best original song, Laini Reeves created a soft romantic down-do inspired by her glamorous purple dress.

HOW TO GET THE LOOK: Leona has very thick hair, so it actually performs better if it is not freshly washed. Laini used the NO FRIZZ STRAIGHT MAKING SPRAY ($24) on her dry hair, to prevent fly-aways and keep it from frizzing in the rain. She then parted the hair in the middle and used a flat-iron to straighten the hair. To create an asymetical look, she pulled the hair to one side and then used a three inch curling iron to add a bit of bounce to the ends.

Look for Living Proof products at a Sephora store in your area.

I’m a reality TV junkie. I’ll admit it. Sometimes those shows present subjects that resemble a train wreck from which you just cannot look away. The main goal of the shows is the entertainment factor to draw in viewers for excellent ratings. Some do an excellent job, while others can’t seem to draw a faithful audience. But what happens when it goes too far? Such is the case with a California beauty school, according to its students.

Alameda Beauty School is currently under fire for attempting to turn their everyday learning into a reality television show. But what’s most disturbing to these beauty school students is the wording of the proposal. According to an article on KTVU.com, the proposal put together by the beauty school owners included the following: “The students are mostly inner-city, unwed mothers taking advantage of government subsidies for a better life. The instructors can’t find any other job that offers ‘bennies’ [benefits]. The new owners are white, naive suburbanites bleeding cash and trying to keep it all under control.”

The proposal also suggested episodes with scenarios that named specific students and instructors and did not necessarily present them in the most positive of lights.

Of course, there are two sides to every story and owner Tracy Becker now says that the entire proposal has been taken out of context and was exaggerated for the purposes of getting picked up by a production company.

Students have been protesting and faculty are certainly less than thrilled about this incident.

Personally, I think that if a reality TV show were to be done about a beauty school, it should showcase the trials and tribulations of attending a school that helps make a difference in many lives (both the student and the client). In fact, I believe that a well-done reality TV show about beauty school could help those who are considering a career in the industry see what it’s really like. Something like that would certainly be of value. But what was written in the proposal by Alameda seems rather petty and as if the ’suburbanites bleeding cash’ are continuing to plant seeds for their tree of money. What do you think about the Alameda Beauty School reality television proposal?

-Amanda Fornecker

I don’t usually like to make resolutions. I ultimately never keep them and then I just feel terrible about myself. But the chance to make a harmless (and likely fabulous) beauty resolution came to me as a brilliant idea. Why not try to improve something in my appearance from time to time? And some of my fave Twitterers are with me. Check out their (and my own) resolutions here!

To brighten
@SpaBeauty: Mine is to try to wear more color on my lips!
@DestinationSpa enthusiastically agreed with me: Me too!!!

To be healthy
@RachelWriter – I’ve started taking fish oil supplements for healthier hair and skin!

To use more eye cream
@dianamc33: Mine is to never forget to apply my eye cream with SPF every morning!
@CoverFX: To remember to keep the area under and around my eye hydrated w/ eye cream. I moisturize my face but have been neglecting the orbital bone area.. and it’s starting to seem rather dry!
@spaboutique: Eye cream! This year, no more puffy eyes! My goal is to use it every morning/night. Smooth out those lines that are just starting.

To keep up appearances
@DawnPapandrea: Mine is to wear makeup more often (I can’t promise everyday), and finally get my hair highlighted.
@IdentityMag: my beauty resolution.. oh man! tough… but to wash my face EVERY night before bed… sometimes I get too lazy!

There are lots of beauty resolutions out there. And you don’t necessarily need to keep them up every day. But working on your appearance may be a great way to begin the new year. That’s my goal. What’s your resolution?

-Amanda Fornecker

2010 is upon us and it’s a time for celebrating. But you don’t necessarily need to have your champagne toast at midnight. I found this article on LAtimes.com with beauty products that are infused with champagne and actually good for you! These are also different ideas to bring to your New Year’s Eve bash. Here are some of my faves…

Eminence Mimosa Champagne Tonique
I love toner for its extra cleaning power. It’s also supposed to shrink pores. This toner is infused with champagne grapes to serve the skin as an antioxidant and detoxify.

Jaqua Beauty Pink Champagne Collection
I can never have enough products to help make my skin soft. With lotions, soaps, and shower creme, this collection will not only nourish your skin, but it will also leave you smelling delicious.

Philosophy Celebrate!
This set comes with shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath in pomegranate, pink, and lavender scents that are high-foaming. It even comes in a cute champagne bucket.

The Grapeseed Company Pink Champagne Wine Bar Organic Soap
This soap has lots of minerals and vegetable extracts that promote anti-aging and exfoliation. Essential oils of rose geranium, carrot, and blood orange provide vitamins for a healthy appearance.

There are lots of products that can help you feel good about yourself. And there are others that give you the added perk of nourishing your skin. These are all so delicious to me so grab a champagne beauty product, put on your party hat, and ring in the new year!

- Amanda Fornecker