HAIR
• The New York Times went undercover at the Pierre Michel salon on 57th Street (the same one that notoriously banned Ruth Madoff) to spy on its high-rolling clientele as they receive “extremely personal attention.” [NYT]
• Michelle Williams bleached her pixie cut a platinum-blond shade. [BellaSugar]
• Kelly Bensimon on her colorist, Bradley Irion: “When I met Bradley, he said, your hair has to be natural. So he literally colored my base and let my natural hair color come through. People are constantly coming up to me and touching my hair. That’s what Bradley gave me … this touchable, gorgeous hair that’s real. He even cuts my dog’s hair.” [StyleWatch/People]
MAKEUP
• Estée Lauder is changing its counter designs to allow customers to browse without a salesperson breathing down their necks. [WSJ]
• Lanvin’s H&M collaboration will include lipstick. [Lipstick Diaries]
NAILS
• Victoria Beckham painted her bulldog Coco’s nails red. [Styleite]
• Tom Ford is releasing a nail polish. It’s a deep-burgundy shade called Black Orchid, and there’s no word yet on price points. [Elle]
HOW-TO
• Now that you’ve got your fall wardrobe picked out, here’s a guide on what to do with your hair this season. [Refinery 29]
