So you made the cut..and now you're miserable.  We've all been there.  Don’t worry; hair grow back! Perhaps slower than we would like, but at least a bad cut can't last forever (unless you're Joe Dirt).  A bad chop can be traumatic, but you don't have to resort to wearing hats for the next six months.  Just take this quick tip from Richard and you'll be back to gorgeous in no time! 

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Richard Marin is one of the top hair stylists in the hip, competitive world of hair styling. His remarkable work has graced the pages of some of the most elite fashion magazines, including Vogue, Allure and Vanity Fair.

We all know that bangs are still going strong and in the spirit of DIY Richard Marin gives us the tips and techniques we can use to create fabulous fringe at home! 

If you're brave enough make the cut and try Richard's techniques let us know how it goes on Facebook.com\RemintgonReady!

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Richard Marin is one of the top hair stylists in the hip, competitive world of hair styling. His remarkable work has graced the pages of some of the most elite fashion magazines, including Vogue, Allure and Vanity Fair.

Ever wonder why your color fades under the sun's harsh rays?   Richard tells us why it happens and helps us protect our hair from losing its color and shine:

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Richard Marin is one of the top hair stylists in the hip, competitive world of hair styling. His remarkable work has graced the pages of some of the most elite fashion magazines, including Vogue, Allure and Vanity Fair.

If you were stranded on an desert island, what hair accessory could you NOT live without?  Your answer probably the same as Richard's favorite summer hair accessory...well, at least mine is! Find out what which accessory will give you all the hottest styles this year: 

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Richard Marin is one of the top hair stylists in the hip, competitive world of hair styling. His remarkable work has graced the pages of some of the most elite fashion magazines, including Vogue, Allure and Vanity Fair.

Some people would say that the topknot is my "signature" hair style. I promise you it is not because I am trying to be fashion forward or chic (although topknots ARE both!) I wear topknots because I look better with my hair up, and I hate washing my hair.

Topknots are wonderful for a variety of reasons: they make you look taller, they make your cheekbones stand out, they make you look effortless, they make you look trendy, they take 5 minutes to do, even if you suck at doing hair you can make a topknot, you never have to wash your hair, they stay nice in the rain and snow, did I mention wearing your hair up makes you look taller and thinner!

I wanted to share with you how I made my perfect topknots, and all the fun accessories that you can play around with to make your knot unique!

Happy Knotting!

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If you're in the habit of going lighter with your highlights and hair color in the spring and summer, you know the toll it can take!  Don't worry, you don't have to sacrifice your style.  Richard has the tips for keeping your locks strong and heathy in this week's video:

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Your brushing technique may actually be causing more tangles and damage to your hair. Richard Marin gives us a trick to gently smooth out tangles in this week's video:

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Richard Marin is one of the top hair stylists in the hip, competitive world of hair styling. His remarkable work has graced the pages of some of the most elite fashion magazines, including Vogue, Allure and Vanity Fair.

To me, being blonde is more than just a hair color that invites a bevy of unflattering stereotypes...it is an identifier, a statement, and above all, a way of life! Being blonde makes me feel happy, fresh, and youthful. Now granted I am sixteen, but I didn’t feel the same way about my natural hair color, which is a dull brunette shade. Since getting my hair to my current shade of blonde, there is not a thing I would change. As a child I had always felt my mousy brown mane wasn’t meant for me; I was destined for a lighter, brighter hue! So after years of convincing, my mother finally let me take the first step towards attaining my ideal hair color in the eighth grade.

THE BEGINING

I will never forget the moment when, after much consideration, my mom said yes to a certain rite of passage for me; letting me get highlights! We were driving, and she turned into a Target parking lot, handed me a ten dollar bill, and told me to pick out a highlighting kit; but nothing too crazy, of course. I came back with a box of Revlon Frost and Glow...the anticipation was driving me nuts...I just wanted to go home and go blonde! But I didn’t know what I was in for. Turns out the Revlon Frost and Glow entailed using a cap that you put on your head, and pulled strands of your hair out of the holes in the cap, to ensure perfectly spaced highlights. Let’s just say the application process didn’t necessarily go as planned, and while in the shower when the excess dye was going down the drain, so were chunks of my hair. It was a process that left me with tears from the pain but a smile from the outcome...I had little strands of blonde! What more could I ask for?

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Feather hair extensions are on their way out along with ombre hair color. So what's the next big thing?  Richard Marin tells us what his A list clients have been requesting for Spring 2012:  

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On a holiday where there are eggs to find and chocolate bunnies to eat, you most likely want to quick and easy hair style while still looking festive. The Easter bun, also known as the braided bun, has been seen on countless celebrities like Heidi Klum, Lauren Conrad, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristen Bell. Luckily for those of us who don’t have a team of hair stylists, this high fashion look only takes minutes to create. 

Step 1: Comb out your hair using a flat brush to remove any tangles.

Step 2: Use an elastic hair tie to pull your hair into a low pony tail. Separate the pony tail into three pieces and braid it until you’ve reached the end of your hair. Secure the end with your second elastic hair tie.

 *Tip: A good way to measure where your bun should be located is by line up your pony tail with the top of your ears.

Step 3: Wrap your braided hair around the base of your pony tail to create the bun and make sure the end of your braid is tucked under the bun. Bobby pin the outside of your bun to your head.  

Step 4: Spray with hairspray to secure your bun.

Step 5: Easter is colorful holiday, so don’t be afraid to add an accessory to brighten up your bun like this Turquoise flower clip.

Voilà, you have a beautiful Easter bun in minutes!

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