2010 Emmy Hair Predictions by Neil Weisberg.

The Emmy's are just around the corner, so it's time to make predictions for trends we will be seeing on the red carpet this year. And who better to ask than a celebrity stylist who has among his clients everyone from Heidi Klum to Reese Witherspoon. Neil Weisberg of the Neil George Salon in L.A gave us the exclusive scoop on all the "It" trends we might be seeing on August 29th at the 2010 Emmy Awards ceremony!

Trend #1. Long Side Braid or Fish Plait

"There are two hot and trendy variations of the side braid on the runway this season, that I could definitely see on the red carpet this year at the Emmy’s.", - says Neil Weisberg. "One is a simple loose, voluminous side braid and the other is a side braid using the fishtail method. With the long side braid, make sure that your bangs are parted the opposite side that your braid is formed. With the Fishtail Braid, form the braid on the same side as your side swept bangs."

To create this popular spring and summer runway look, start the FISHTAIL PLAIT with a side parting in the fringe. Apply NEIL GEORGE DRY SHAMPOO at the root for extra volume and hold. Keep the fringe loosely styled, and volume at the crown of the head.
Sweep remaining hair to the same side of your side swept bangs. Form a ponytail, keeping your tension firm, but not too tight.
Once the ponytail has been separated, hold the two sections in your left hand.
Take a thin piece from the outside of the right strand and join it with the left. Reverse how you are holding the hair and switch hands. Using your left hand, take a small section from the outside of the left and join it with the right.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the braid is as long as you want. Secure it with an elastic and finish the look with a light-weight hairspray NEIL GEORGE PERFECT HOLD HAIRSPRAY.

2010 Emmy Hair Predictions by Neil Weisberg. - Hair - Neil Weisberg

Trend # 2. 1940’s Inspired Defined, But Not Curly Waves (Retro Hollywood)

"This beautiful and timeless look has been back on the radar for a couple years now, but there’s a reason why we keep seeing it on the red carpet and runway…it’s gorgeous and works for any glamorous event. Look to Veronica Lake for inspiration." shares Neil Weisberg. "Waves should be defined, and firm, but not curly. You can wear this with a side part, or off center part, and this looks best on hair that falls right below the shoulder. Think old Hollywood. Classic."

Begin by using NEIL GEORGE VOLUMIZING SPRAY and blow dry all hair upside down to get as much volume as possible. Section off your fringe with an off center, deep side part.
Using a 1 inch curling iron and 2-3 inch subsections in the front, use the iron to do a loose finger wave. Start at the top and hold the section of the hair at the bend of the iron for a couple seconds, and release. Move down the same section and lay the iron on top of the hair, pulling the ends up to create the S shape. Follow down the length of the hair, alternating. Do the same on the other side.
Set the rest of the head in rollers and after everything is set, loosely brush everything with a paddle brush. Finish with NEIL GEORGE PERFECT HOLD HAIRSPRAY.