Charles Baker Strahan

When I get the opportunity to speak with a top hairstylist, I jump at the chance. And when Charles Baker Strahan -- the Celebrity Stylist for Herbal Essences and personal stylist to Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester -- said he was interested in participating in First Look Fridays, I was super excited. Read on to discover his all-time favorite Herbal Essences products, his number one tip for getting great hair and so much more.Can you tell me a bit about yourself?I was born in the small town...Read Full Story

This morning, my poor sense of direction and I headed for TriBeCa to Ruth Roche's Rare Salon, where I managed to get lost on the way, despite the embarrassing fact that I work a mere hop and a skip away at 2 World Financial two days a week. I had an appointment with one of my fave stylists, Charles Baker Strahan, who tends to the strands of such fabulous ladies as Leighton Meester, Rumer Willis, Whitney Port and Amy Poehler, to name a few. Charles washed and conditioned my hair with Herbal...Read Full Story

With all of these award shows bringing up the hottest hairstyles around, it’s hard not to want the perfect up do for yourself. We turned again to the advice of Herbal Essences’ celebrity stylist Charles Baker Strahan, who has some experience with gorgeous styles on his clients including Leighton Meester, Whitney Port and Mariah Carey. Real Style: What is the secret to getting the perfect red carpet styles that stay put? Charles: What will really show through on the red carpet is hair that’s...Read Full Story

With the harsh winter weather taking its toll on our hair and spring in our sights, we needed to know what we can do to help our hair look its best. We asked Herbal Essences’ celebrity stylist Charles Baker Strahan, who has worked with some of the the hottest stars in Hollywood including Leighton Meester, Whitney Port and Mariah Carey, for his expert hair tips for the season. Real Style: How can you protect your hair from the remainder of the winter cold? Charles: In the winter you can really...Read Full Story

The top hairstyles that will keep you looking and feeling cool this summer. "As temperatures start to rise, it's getting harder and harder to stay cool and coiffed. To get a handle on things, we went to hair expert Charles Baker Strahan to find out the best ways to beat the heat while still looking great." From Total Beauty.com 5 Best Summer Hairstyles Hair extraordinaire Charles Baker Strahan answers reader questions on styling hair in the summer Mystery Beauty Pick of the Day Click...Read Full Story

Sadly, with the warm summer months also comes frizz and fly-aways. The solution? An easy foolproof updo that can take the heat. Enter Herbal Essences celebrity stylist Charles Baker Strahan. Here he offers four steps to achieving the universally flattering high bun. Step 1 – “Summer styles are all about beating the elements,” says Baker Strahan. “Whether the climate is dry or humid, hydration is the number one factor I look for to make sure the hair performs.” Baker Strahan recommends...Read Full Story

My friends, I have been SO wrapped up in my own life that I have forgotten to share the incredible experience I had last week. Which, come to think of it, is also my life. Through the magic of TwitPic…. Anyway, my life is like a steam engine! I can’t always keep track… Anyway, last week, I had the opportunity to visit NYC’s Rare Salon in Tribeca for a styling session with Herbal Essences celeb stylist Charles Baker Strahan. He is a total babe. Like completely. I had big plans that night, and...Read Full Story

5 Best Summer Hairstyles Hair extraordinaire Charles Baker Strahan answers reader questions on styling hair in the summer This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles articleAs temperatures start to rise, it gets harder to keep hair cool and coiffed. So Strahan gives us tips to beat the heat while still looking great. Get tips NOTE: This post is syndicated from Total Beauty and does not necessarily represent the views of this site. This site receives compensation for posting this material.Read Full Story

5 Best Summer Hairstyles Hair extraordinaire Charles Baker Strahan answers reader questions on styling hair in the summer This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles articleAs temperatures start to rise, it gets harder to keep hair cool and coiffed. So Strahan gives us tips to beat the heat while still looking great. Get tips NOTE: This post is syndicated from Total Beauty and does not necessarily represent the views of this site. This site receives compensation for posting this material.Read Full Story

Charles Baker Strahan has created looks for celebrity clients such as Leighton Meester, Molly Sims, Lindsay Price, Mariah Carey, Jessica Szohr, Becki Newton, Rumer Willis, Kristen Bell, Blake Lively and Gretchen Mol.Read Full Story