Monday, April 13, 2009

We Heart Ken

Ken Paves with The Deux Luxe and Friends

He’s Jessica Simpson’s best friend, he’s Eva Longoria Parker's best friend, and now he’s our best new friend… We Heart Ken. That’s, as in celebrity hairstylist to the stars, Ken Paves – new to the scene at Eleven Spa in Delray Beach. The Deux Luxe recently caught up with this hair master at the exciting launch for the Ken Paves Salon at Eleven.

DL: What are some of the top hair trends for the spring/summer season that every fashionista should know about?
KP: Go for a very fresh and modern, effortless look. Try bangs and more layers than usual for a glamorous yet "undone" modern shag.
The key to this look is to keep it simple and natural. After cutting the bangs and layers use my Ken Paves Healthy Hair Volumizing Spray ($24) on her wet hair and finger dried and styled. It will fall right into place!
If you don’t have bangs (and don’t want to cut them) but still want to get this look, you can easily fake them with a pair of clip-in bangs! Try my hairdo Clip-In Fringe!
Glamorous yet effortless waves - When creating waves you can work with your fingers and brush – I use my fingers when I want a more tousled look – usually when I’m working with their natural texture. But, I also like to use a Mason Pearson brush to give the waves volume. You can use a curling iron and then pin them into pin curls to allow waves to set.
And remember, everyone can look glamorous – glamour is about not being afraid to embrace your feminine grace, from the ‘ Old Hollywood’ names to Jennifer Lopez! It becomes your style by wearing it with confidence!

DL: You travel often, where are your favorite places to visit and why, and what can’t you leave home without?
KP: Now having spent some time in the Delray area I can honestly say this is my new favorite place to visit. And of course, at the end of a great day at the beach or a long weekend at events, I love to unwind at the Ken Paves salon at Eleven.
I cannot leave home without a great pair of sunglasses.

DL: Us Florida girls have to deal with heat and humidity throughout the summer, any special tricks you recommend to help keep our locks healthy and under control?
KP: I always recommend my girls to wash their hair at night, and then style it in the morning - this way your hair will be smoother and you can better control the amount of product you’ll need and where you’ll need to control a little more – without over doing it.

DL: Celebrity following, product line, salons... What’s next?
KP: Hair styling tools!

Eleven Spa Delray
1440 N. Federal Hwy
Delray Beach, FL 33483
561-278-1100
www.elevenspadelray.com