Why have you decided on a career in hairstyling?
I always had a passion to be in front of the camera, I wanted to be an actor or a model and that didn’t work out so well. I then realized that if you can’t beat them, join them! I remember looking through fashion magazines when I was young , particularly Vogue, and seeing an outtake from a photo shoot of a hairdresser brushing model’s hair on a cliff. It didn’t even look like a job it looked like fun. As a hairdresser you get to work with beautiful models and to travel to exotic locations. It seemed like a cool job and I wanted to get it!

What was your big first break as a celebrity hairdresser?
I would have to say Vogue Magazine. They have done a story on 5 up-and-comer hairdressers to look out for. I ended becoming their featured story. Vogue gave me a full page picture and a big chunk of the article. It turned out to be a really big thing for me. From that it all kind of snow balled.

What is your working relations like with supermodel Gisele Bundchen?
I’ve been Gisele Bundchen’s colorist for 10 years. I’ve been one of her closest friends for about 13 years. And I style her hair on occasions such as red carpet events.

Can you reveal how to get Gisele Bundchen’s hair color?
Gisele’s hair color can be achieved only if the bulk of your natural hair color or base color is showing. Only idea if you have light brown or dark blonde hair naturally. If your hair is very dark naturally, it will never work on you.

How can we maintain color treated hair or highlighted hair such as Gisele’s?
I use John Frieda Frizz-Ease Thermal Protection Serum on EVERY single person’s hair I’ve ever styled in my life. Especially after coloring hair John Frieda Frizz-Ease Thermal Protection Serum helps in flattening the hair cuticles.

How would you describe Gisele Bundchen’s hair cut? What should one ask their hairdresser at home to achieve Gisele’s cut?
You should ask your hairdresser to give your hair long layers.

You’ve been recently featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show. How was that experience?
Appearing on the Oprah show was probably the highlight of my life! I’m a fan of the show and Oprah, and the fact that I got to sit next to Oprah for an hour and chat with her it is something I will never forget. I really hope to have another opportunity to go back on her show and do this again.

Which some hot (pun intended, lol) summer hair trends we are going to see in the upcoming seasons?
We are seeing a lot of loose waves, natural tousled hair, nothing too styled because the summer heat makes hairstyles staying looking good for long difficult. We are also seeing a lot of hair accessories such as: headbands, hair clips, and hair combs.

How would you describe your role at John Frieda?
I’m John Frieda’s International Creative Consultant for all the products that are launched in their line. We test all products and try to come up with what is missing on the market. We try to fill every niche we can when it comes to hair care. Our mission is to address or solve every hair issue with every hair type with our products. Whether you have frizzy hair, color treated hair. Whether you are blonde, brunette, or a red head, John Frieda has the product for you. John Frieda is a very innovative hair care line and a problem-solution based brand. We try to be specific about every product we create. Because I’m a hairdresser and not a scientist really helps the John Frieda products to be the best they can be. John Frieda products are not just coming from a lab, they are created through a hairdresser’s real life experimentation with these products and giving feedback on which product works or not. This way John Frieda was able to revolutionize how women style and care for their hair!

Which other John Frieda product you just can’t live without?
I’m really a big fan of John Frieda’s mousse line and its Luxurious Volume Bountiful Body Mousse, and Frizz-Ease Take Charge Curl-Boosting Mousse. Both work fantastic and I can use them just about on any hair to build body and texture.

Which tips can you give us on maintaining healthy hair on an everyday basis?
Getting a trim every two months and using the right shampoo and conditioner can make a big difference to your hair. When you go to your local drugstore and stand in front the John Frieda section, read the labels and see which product describes your hair type. For example, if you have thin hair, try the John Frieda Root Awaking line, it is fantastic for that. John Frieda’s Root Awakening is our newest shampoo and conditioner. It smells amazing like eucalyptus. It really cleans and hydrates your scalp and promotes health hair growth. And as I said it smells so amazing, it is worth trying Root Awakening even just for that.

What is your favorite city in the world?
New York City hands down!

What is your favorite drink?
An Acai Smoothie, I drink that twice a day. It keeps me very healthy.

How would you describe your personal style?
My style is understated, casual, and Rock Star chic.

What some exciting projects are you working on at the moment and what’s next for Harry Josh?
I just styled Gisele Bundchen’s hair for the Vogue’s 2009 Costume Institute Gala. And I’m working with John Frieda on our product launches for 2010 and 2011.

It was a pleasure to interview Harry you can find out more about his work with John Frieda at the official site: www.johnfrieda.com and view more of his work portfolio by visiting his personal site http://www.harryjosh.com/

Kourtney Kardashian is best known for her appearances on the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians and is also the big sister to Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, and Kylie and Kendall Jenner.

Kourtney Kardashian and her sister Khloe Kardashian will be appearing in a spin-off show which will air in August 2009 on E! Networks. The spin-off will feature the sisters moving to Miami to open a second Dash store on the east coast. The show has a working title of: Kourtney and Khloe in Miami.

I caught up with Kourtney Kardashian on a telephone from Los angles early in the morning to chat about the time she discovered the love for makeup. Why she looks up to her mother, Kris Jenner. Best part of being on the show: Keeping Up With The Kardashians. What’s in Kourtney’s makeup bag. What does she feel about becoming famous. And her new reality show Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.

When did you first discover makeup?
Probably way too young. Kim and I went to all girls Catholic school where we had to wear uniforms so the only way we could express ourselves was wearing cute shoes or a lipstick. I remember wearing lipstick in seventh grade. Our teacher would take our lipsticks away and throw them away every day. That’s why we would buy cheap lipsticks in a drugstore. It was a burgundy color lipstick. Not a cute color. We also then began wearing an eye liner.

Do your sisters, Kylie and Kendall, come to you for makeup tips or advice?
I notice my little sisters Kylie and Kendall already starting to wear eyeliner. Kylie is a girly girl and Kendall doesn’t really care about makeup. I took them to the mall few days ago, because I love going to the mall, and just walk around. We went to Sephora and I let them each pick something. To my surprise, Kylie who doesn’t normally wear makeup bought an eye liner. And Kylie who already has all the makeup got leopard tweezers.She said: “I don’t have tweezers of my own so I have to borrow mom’s.” I love going to Sephora and MAC and getting into it.

Your mom, Kris Jenner, is a very impressing mother and a woman. What are some of the things about your mom you look up to or get inspired by?
My mom definitely taught us at a young age to care about our appearances. She taught me how to shave my legs. Also my dad’s (Robert Kardashian) Fiancé at the time who we were so close with got Kim and I makeup lessons. We would buy all the makeup that the girl put on us in the makeup lesson. It was really heavy makeup but it was fun. My mom always used to have the best makeup, especially YSL makeup. My mom had all the special YSL compacts. All their newest special anniversary editions, and colors! She used to wear a fuchsia lipstick in the 80’s, and Kim and I used to love it. Kim and I used to go through my mom’s drawers for makeup.

Who are some of your favorite designers and how would you describe your own style?
I like to mix stuff. Major designers with fun stuff I buy at the mall. I wear things that are not always expected. I do follow trends, but I think it is really important to know which trends are good for yourself. I have a bohemian style and an eclectic style, and a mix of different other styles. Sometimes I’m all about bohemian and other times I’m all about the comfort. Kim would wear whatever looks good, I have to be somewhat comfortable. And I’m a huge shoe person. I love all different shoe brands such as YSL and Armani. This season I actually bought a lot of Louis Vuittons. I feel that’s where I spend most of my money on, shoes!

Since you have such big love for shoes, do you have any plans for creating your own shoe line?
Kim ,my sister, is actually doing ShoeDazzle on www.shoedazzle.com For me, I love high end designer shoes, but I would prefer to do clothes more than shoes. Just because I love them so much I don’t want to ruin it.

You did Maxim recently, how would you describe your experience, were you nervous?
I was nervous, because with Maxim there is a lot of pressure to be sexy. I didn’t know what they wanted me to wear, and I didn’t want to show too much. I was really happy at the end because the stylist was amazing. Like in one of the looks we did black skinny jeans with a black bra, or a motorcycle jacket with little booty shots. So with each look it wasn’t showing everything. And in another look I did a 40’s kind of look as a pin-up girl wearing a one piece bathing suit. So picking up cool clothes and styles that I actually really liked made me feel confident during the photo shoot with Maxim.

What is the best part being of being in the hit show: keeping Up With The Kardashians?
Being with my family! Hanging out with your family at the show almost forces you to deal with issues that come up. When we do this little sit down interviews, they ask you things like how do you feel at this moment. In real life, especially with family, you know you are going to forgive each other so you don’t always talk through issues. You say let’s go shopping and everything is fine. Keeping Up With The Kardashians show forces me to deal with my feelings. I don’t know if I could do this if it wasn’t with my family though. The show brings our family so much closer.

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of becoming famous?
I think it is kind of weird because I don’t really notice it as much because I feel I stay in my comfort zone. Like right now I’m actually downtown buying clothes for my kid’s store Smooch. I just keep doing the same normal things I like to do. Also where we live in Calabasas there isn’t paparazzi so it is easy to get on with your normal life. I know everyone from Calabasas for so many years. When I go out with Kim and Khloe in Hollywood or even by myself, if I’m out meeting friends, or when traveling for appearances only then and there when I notice the attention. I think it’s weird, I don’t think I fully get it yet. I love going to the mall, I’m such a mall rat. I love just walking around in the mall. One of the producers of our show asked me how do I even got to the mall? I tell him that I just go and walk around and do what I want to do. You can’t let it stop your life. Be yourself and don’t take yourself too seriously.

If you could in one word describe Kim & Khloe what that would be?
I would say Kim is a princess. When we were little I was the older sister and the boss. I used to boss Kim around, but she would remain a princess. Kim is also very sweet. You don’t necessarily always see this side of Kim on the show. They don’t always show all the good stuff. They show Kim as the diva, and that’s just one side to her. For the most part, Kim is very sweet and generous. Kim has a princess mind set. She wants a prince charming, that’s what she believes in. Kim also gets whatever she wants.

I would say Khloe is definitely hilarious and funny. One thing people don’t know about Khloe is that she is super sensitive. People who watch keeping Up With The Kardashians might say Khloe is such a bitch on the show, but Khloe is super sensitive and would do anything for any of us. If anyone would say something bad about me she would be extremely protective.

What’s next for Kourtney?
Khloe and I are going to Miami. In the next few weeks we are going to Miami to shoot our own spin-off show: Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami. We are going to be in Miami for the summer and open our second Dash store. They are going to film the all thing and it’s going to be on E! Networks. It should air in August 2009. Khloe and I are very excited about that. Kim is actually coming with us to start and get the store going, and then it’s just going to be khloe and I.

How long does it take you to get ready in the morning or before going out? Are you a low maintenance person or a high maintenance person?
At night time before going out I take about an hour to get ready. In the mornings I take 30 minutes. I would say I’m pretty low maintenance.

What’s in your makeup bag right now?
I love Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, and a Smashbox bronzer. My favorite mascara is Lancôme Extencils. My favorite blush is NARS Orgasm. My favorite foundation is Make Up For Ever HD or High Definition. And I love the new MAC Dazzleglass lipgloss. I love the Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer.

What is your favorite nail polish?
I like the OPI brand in general, they have great colors. But this summer I’ve been into this florescent orange pink nail polish from an unknown cheap brand that I’ve found at the nail place. It’s called Hot Pink, it is a florescent pinkish orange, the perfect color.

What is your number one beauty secret or beauty philosophy?
Lots of sleep, I have to sleep at least 8 hours and an eye cream. Kim and I started using eye cream like in seventh grade. We even used to put opened vitamin E oil capsules on our eye lashes to make it grow.

What is your favorite body wash & body lotion?.
Kim, Khloe and I love Johnson & Johnson baby body lotion. My favorite body wash is Philosophy Crème Brulee Shampoo,Shower Gel & Bubble Bath. It’s amazing!

What type of scents or fragrance are you into?
My favorite perfumes are Jivago, Michael by Michael Kors, and Quelques Fleurs.

What are some of your favorite hair care products?
I love Frederic Fekkai products, especially their shampoo and conditioner. I don’t like to use hair styling products unless someone else is doing my hair.

What are some of your favorite skincare products?
I don’t really do a whole skincare routine, I do however, love Peter Thomas Roth eye cream and Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Peel Pads. I also use Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub.

Which city do you love the most?
I love Monaco. I’m not sure it’s my favorite city but I know I’ve been craving to go back. We went to Italy, Florence and Milan, and Venice and I just cannot wait to get back to Monaco again. In the U.S. I love Miami and I’m so excited to live there.

What’s your favorite drink?
A Margarita on the rocks with salt. And I love Vitamin water, the 10 calories one.

It was great to discuss beauty secrets with Kourtney make sure to watch episodes of Keeping up with the Kardashian’s on E! Channel.

Also check out Kourtney’s fashion store online at www.shopdashonline.com and www.smoochkids.com/

“Once you’ve cracked what you feel about yourself in your head, the beauty will emulate out.”

How would you describe your role at Miss Oops?
I am currently the President of Miss Oops and I also launched this company with my mother, Terry Goodwin. I am very involved in every step of the way including creating the products, distributing the products and overseeing all marketing and strategic efforts.Where do you draw your inspiration when creating your products and what is the creative process like?
The concept for all of the products is simple: attractive, tote-friendly products that offer practical solutions to everyday problems.What are some of the most common ‘Oops’ moments women experience and how do you learn about them?
All of our products are created based on some “oops” moments that we have had ourselves or that our close family or friends have been through. Some of the most common moments for women on a daily basis are getting deodorant marks on their clothing, showing their backside while bending over wearing low rise jeans, or revealing too much cleavage in a low-cut top. Everyone has their own “oops” moment every day and I love hearing about different consumers stories – it inspires me to create new products.Which Miss Oops products are your personal favorites?
The Miss Oops Rescue Sponge. I’m probably partial to this partly because it was our first product but also because I still use it all the time. Not just to remove deodorant marks, but tons of things including a variety of smudges from my kids clothing.Which Miss Oops products are most requested by your customers?
That’s a tough one. It really depends on the type of customer asking for a product. From pregnant women, we get more requests for Popper Stoppers. From beauty-junkies, Pedicure In a Bottle is the most requested. Still, the Rescue Sponges and Mishap Tape seem to be requested by all our customers. It also depends on the season. Right now with spring here, our Boob Tubes and JAKs are our #1 sellers.

Which new Miss Oops products do we expect to see in the upcoming seasons?
We have some three new products coming out for the summer 2009 season that are beauty-focused items. They include the following items:
• Goblet Goop ($25.00)—Sunshine doesn’t stop when it reaches your neck—neither should your sunscreen. A moisturizing and firming neck cream, Goblet Goop protects and firms the delicate skin of the neck with SPF 30, algae, yeast, rosemary and Echinacea extracts, helping skin retain moisture while enhancing firmness and promoting collagen. Protect your goblet and keep the dreaded turkey neck at bay with Goblet Goop.

• Block Your Locks ($14.00)—Hair color fading fast? Don’t knock your locks—Block Your Locks with Miss Oops. The SPF 15 finishing spray prevents color from fading between hair appointments from sun exposure. Just style your hair as usual, then spray a light coat of Block Your Locks on hair, paying special attention to the ends. The non-greasy, lightweight formula is an affordable way to extend the life of your hair color.

• Air She Blows ($8.50)—Does it ever seem like eye shadow ends up everywhere but your lids? From under your eyes to on your white shirt, that pesky powder can get on everything—and nothing screams “look at my crow’s feet!” like sparking shadow stuck in your foundation. Miss Oops blows the problem away with Air She Blows, a concentrated burst of air that instantly disperses the powder. No tugging, no smudging, no pore-clogging—the simple solution whisks mineral makeup and other loose powder away with a single puff.

What is your best kept beauty secret?
Sleep and water. I guess these aren’t really “beauty secrets” but they are the two that do the most wonders for me. And that says A LOT because I have tons of beauty products and love using them all.

What is your philosophy about beauty?
My philosophy about beauty is that every woman should have products in her life that make their everyday routine just a little bit easier. We always ensure that we design and create all of the Miss Oops products to provide multi-tasking benefits at an affordable cost for all women.

What other passions do you have besides Miss Oops?
I have many including spending time with Jack & Sam, reading, cooking, running, and sleeping.

It was a pleasure to interview Jennifer you can find out more about her beauty products and solutions at the official website: www.missoops.com/

“My philosophy is that makeup is freedom… Freedom to become whoever you want to be in that moment…to experiment…to create…to express…”

Bree Turner is an actress who began her journey in Hollywood as a professional dancer. Bree was a background dancer in such hit films as The Big Lebowski (1998), She’s All That (1999) and Mike Myers’ Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999). Bree’s love for performing and being on stage makes acting a natural transition. Bree Turner can be seen opposite Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler in The Ugly Truth- out July 24, 2009.

I caught up with Bree Turner via telephone from LA early in the morning, to talk about her beginnings in Hollywood, her upcoming film The Ugly Truth, future career plans and even some beauty secrets!

Photos: Collin Stark Photography

Bree in the upcoming The Ugly Truth

How did you decide on a career in acting, and what were some of your first breaks as an actress?

I started out as a dancer which got me on stage. I was pretty shy as a kid so my mom decided to enroll me in a dance class, and I fell in love with being on stage and performing.  I danced all through my teens and early 20’s. Dancing brought me down to Los Angeles with a dance scholarship in UCLA. I heard that you can actually make money as dancer, so I got a dance agent and began working in commercials, music videos, and the Grammys. I did that for about 6 years. I then decided to pursue acting. I was so in love with being on set and movie making. I loved movies since I was a baby. It was the only thing that would calm me down. I was very colicky as a child so my mom would take me to watch movies. Grease was the movie that would stop me from crying. Dancing, performing, and being on stage is all I’ve done forever, it’s all I really know.

Tell us about your dancing roles in The Big Lebowski (1999) and Mike Myers’ Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged ME (1999)?

The Big Lebowski was very cool, and I love that I’m in it, it’s one of my favorite movies. But the experience was torture because as one of the bowling pin girls on the set I had to wear a 2 and half foot high bowling pin head dress made out of heavy wood. It had to be secured on our heads. It would squeeze our brains it was so tight. The other dancers with me on the set and I couldn’t take the head dresses off because they were such pain to put back on. By the end of the shoot no one was talking to each other, we just sat there with our heads between our legs. Our costume weighted about 50 pounds, we couldn’t’t even go to the bathroom. It was hysterical and not glamorous at all. Being on Austin Powers film was the opposite experience. We were shooting in a secret mansion in Malibu, 76 degrees outside, blue skies, and we just hang out all day. Only my arm with a tennis racket ended up on screen and you can’t even see me. So sad!

How would you describe your character in The Ugly Truth film with Katherine Heigl?

I play Joy, Katherine Heigl’s best friend and co-worker. Katherine Heigl’s character in The Ugly Truth, Abby Richter, is a Type A, very professional, workaholic, and uptight with her love life. She even schedules her dates. She meets Gerard Butler, Mike Alexander, who is a bad boy. I’m the voice of reason for her, I push her when she needs to get out of her comfort zone. I’m there for her when she is complaining. It is a sparkly and fun romantic comedy that is actually honest and not manipulative. The relationships in the film are not forced. It was an easy relationship for me on screen and it was therefore super fun. It was a sweet bubbly role and I had good time doing it!

What was it like working with Katherine Heigl and everyone  on the set?

It couldn’t be an easier experience. It was effortless. It truly didn’t feel like we were working

Which other Hollywood actors/actresses inspire you with your own acting?

Katharine Hepburn was phenomenal, I would have loved to work with her. She was such a force, competing with all the boys of her time. She was quick and witty with her on screen persona. Philadelphia Story (1940) is one of my all time favorite romantic comedies. Diane Keaton and Debra Winger are delightful and deliciously humane on film and unexpected with their choices. Kate Winslet is timeless and a chameleon, she can play any age and any era. I deeply respect her talent. Kate Hudson is the cutest and makes me laugh.

If you ever won an Oscar, who would be some of the people you would thank?

My aunt Shelly who has been with me since day one of my career, she is a great support for me. My family, they never pressured me to get a ‘real job’ when times I wasn’t’t working. They are my support system since I was little girl. And my husband.

What is next for Bree Turner?

I’m in a middle of shooting a Cinfu movie. I always wanted to do an action film. My dream scene is a slow motion shot of me  with a huge ridicules gun and a bikini walking towards the camera. Who doesn’t want that slow motion moment of them as a bad ass?

Was it tough being photographed for Maxim?

It was challenging at first but then I’ve loosened up and we actually had a really good time. I have a hard time standing still in front of the camera, so I’m not sure I’m best as a model. It is very unnatural for me to hold a pose. Then you get a bit conscious about your body parts. Having an adorable 20 something woman photographer by the name of Kelly Stewart helped! That definitely relaxed me, I thought as a woman she knew which were the right poses for me.

I keep my hair beautiful thanks to…

Kerastase Chroma Protect it gives my hair texture, and prevents by blonde hair from turning brassy.    

My favorite skincare products are…

When I’m feeling super fancy I like to use skincare products from 3LAB. They have this cream that changed my skin! It’s called WW Cream, it’s expensive but I justify my purchase because it lasts me a long time. It totally minimized my pores, it gives a porcelain look to it, it’s amazing. I also love Neutrogena and their Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover. It’s the best! I also like Neutrogena Ultra-Soft Eye Makeup Remover Pads, ideal when you travel. It doesn’t’t leave any icky residue or greasiness.

I get my eyelashes looking long, full, and sexy using…

Whatever packaging looks good, I’ll go with that, but right now I’m using Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush Mascaras. You can buy them at the Victoria’s Secret store and they are only $5 for 4 mascaras. They come in different cool shades like navy, purple, and green, and black.

The best lip-gloss I ever owned…

I love Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss because it tastes like caramel and it stays on for long time. It’s kind of sticky but I like it. If you want to wear a lip gloss you can’t be afraid that it’s sticky!  

My signature fragrance is…Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir, it was given to me as a gift. At first I did’t like it that much.  I’m a floral fruity type of fragrance girl and this one is woodsy. Then I start wearing it, and now I’m addicted to it! In high school I used to wear Jessica McClintock.

The one beauty product you will always find in my makeup bag is…    

Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy which I like to use underneath my lipstick, because I’ve developed some kind of lipstick allergy.

My number one beauty secret is…My beauty mantra is look like I’m not wearing makeup or the the no makeup makeup look. I also really love smoky eyes. I use MAC Eye Kohl Liner in Teddy which is a red brown shade with a bit of a sparkle. I apply it in the inner rim of my eyes, they immediately pop out yet look very natural. And my indulgent is getting my hair professionally blown out once a week. I feel a bit like a 50’s housewife, but it really lasts especially with a dry shampoo. To keep the blow out last, at night I put my hair in a scratchy. When I take it down in the morning and my hair has this great wave to it. This rally changed my life, lol.

I keep fit thanks to…

I work out, I’m not going to lie. I eat small portions. My weakness is candy like Gummy Bears in sour watermelon. I purposely don’t buy things that I’m going to binge on. My husband is not pleased because there is never anything interesting to eat in my kitchen. I also try to do something active everyday like go to the gym, a dance class, walk, and I take the stairs instead of the elevator.

The city I love the most…

New York City! I have a person inside me that would love to live in New York. I would love to do a show there for six months, rent a flat, and live the New York City lifestyle. Los Angeles will always remain our home base because it’s so easy to live here, the weather, the ocean, and the mountains. But there is energy to New York City that nowhere else in the world has.

One or two things some people may not know about Bree Turner…I’m really good at video games, and like to stay up late watching TV. Like the other day, I watched Big Love until 4am!

It was great to discuss beauty secrets with Bree look for her in the upcoming movie The Ugly Truth and check her official website: www.breeturner.com

“I believe that beauty comes from within. It is the harmony of the mind, body and soul. Physical beauty is cultivated by healthy habits and self care. A healthy body leads to higher self-esteem and a positive outlook on life—both and soul. “

“Beauty starts from the inside. If you are not comfortable in your own skin, you will never be comfortable with the image you see in the mirror.  For those people who are comfortable with their inner self, certain procedures and surgeries can be performed to address specific anatomical areas of concern in order to enhance the beautiful person that is already there..”