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Ken Paves - Beauty expert to the stars! Ken paves has appeared numerous times doing beauty makeovers on The Oprah Winfrey Show since 2001. |
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Ken Paves and his work has appeared in many publications around the world:
For the past 14 years Ken Paves has remained one of the most sought after beauty experts in the world. He has been recognized by and his work has appeared in Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Allure, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, GQ, In Style, American Salon, Modern Salon, Redbook, and many other publications around the world.
Ken Paves with Jessica Simpson on the set of the Healthy Hair Video Shoot 
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Introduction
Behind every gorgeous star is a fabulous hairstylist. Jessica Simpson, although very talented in her own right with her hair and make-up, often depends upon the magical fingers of master celebrity hairstylist Ken Paves. Note: To read more about Ken be
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great articles about Ken and his incredible celebrity I had the incredible privilege of meeting Ken and watching him work behind the scenes on Jessica's incredible hair. The gorgeous young star was recently in Dallas over a two-day period to shoot a Seventeen magazine feature, film future TV footage and help celebrate the grand opening of the Seventeen Studio.Spa.Salon.
Immediately warming my heart with a spontaneous comment that my long blonde
The Eye Of The Hurricane
Even more impressive, he can weave his hair spells in a matter of minutes while a hurricane of entourage activity swirls around him. Ken managed to stay completely and cheerfully focused on the hair design at hand, even with constant interruptions from photographers, producers and a host of editors and reporters. Ken never missed a beat as he clenched his favorite brush in his mouth while using his fingers to smooth and tease every strand into absolute perfection. Waving his cord-modified Solano blow dryer like a magical red wand, he worked in harmony with Jessica's make-up
Exuding total coolness clad in chic, but relaxed, California style jeans and shirt, Ken sports his own edgy blonde highlighted style (courtesy of Rita Hazan) that covers the range of three hues from butterscotch to vanilla. He is a ball of positive and upbeat energy but manages to bring a calming sense of humor to the eye of any chaotic storm. He excels at good old-fashioned face time and puts everyone he meets at instant ease. Ken has been professionally doing Jessica's hair for several years. And make no mistake about it, he absolutely loves working with Jessica. Although highly sought after as a celebrity hairstylist, Ken is selective about the hair he works with. Jessica is one of his favorites because "she is an amazing girl, such a sweetheart and great to work with". Not only does Ken deem that "Jessica is beautiful and very charitable he points out that she is a very kind and generous soul." He respects her as "a person and performer and admires her natural talent for doing hair and make-up".
There have been times, Ken reported, when he saw Jessica and "she looked absolutely amazing, just beautiful". Then he discovered that she had actually done her own hair and make-up. Jessica's natural hair and make-up talents makes her so fabulous to work with "because she understands her hair and its potential". Ken likes that fact that Jessica "works with him to achieve great styles and he respects her abilities". Sharing The Compliments
Ken loves to spread around the credit. He had so many nice things to say about Jessica, makeup artist Karan Mitchell and his colorist-in-crime, Rita Hazan at Oribe in New York, that I had to concentrate on getting him to talk about himself. After raving about the fabulous talents of Rita, who does Jessica's colors, he called out to Jessica's mother Tina and insisted that she confirm how quickly and fabulously Rita could create highlights. Tina agreed that "Rita does great highlights and very quickly". A Young Bridgette Bardot
Although Ken regularly works his hair magic for Jessica and many other well-known celebrities, he is "a Midwestern boy at heart who finds tremendous joy in his work and his clients". His preference is to "work with celebrity clients that are positive, upbeat and love what they are doing, like Jessica". Ken believes that "it is important to develop a good relationship". After all, his works of hair art ultimately spring from his "ability to understand who and what his client is all about". From that understanding, he is able to craft a total image that his hair designs compliment. He pointed out that "hair should reflect the inner you". As Ken explained, "much of his inspiration for Jessica's overall look springs from his vision of her as a modern day Bridgette Bardot". Indeed, Jessica has that same irresistible blonde beauty that oozes from every pore, much like Ms. Bardot in her heyday. Jessica smolders without stepping over the line of good taste. She gives the image of a beautiful, confident women. Just like Bridgette, Jessica is well on her way to become a worldwide sensation with her beauty and talent as Bardot did in the 50s. (Photo Jessica Simpson at the Seventeen.Studio.Spa.Salon 17 Cafe, - Copyright HairBoutique.com 2002 - all rights reserved). Work Hard But Have Fun
Ken definitely has fun through his work and it shows in everything he does. During the actual photo shoot in the spa's famous cozy pedicure pit Ken hovered close by his celebrity ward, with hair clips decorating his sleeves and his hair tools tucked into various pockets. Watching as every part of Jessica's hair was photographed, Ken darted back and forth between takes to make sure, with the flick of his wrist, that every curl was just right. Posed to leap forward in an instant, he was always prepared to smoothe, tuck, brush, spray or twirl Jessica's hair as needed. Ken is one part magnificent hairstylist, one part cheerleader and one part friend. He kept the shoot atmosphere relaxed and chilled, knowing exactly when to crack a joke to help his celebrity client smile and have fun through the grueling posing. As a multitude of cameras flashed, Ken called out to Jessica helping put her at ease and making her smile and laugh. Jessica's Fine But Thick HairKen confided Jessica "has very fine hair but there is lots of it". Even more noteworthy "her current bra length locks are all her own sans her previous hair extensions". He has been helping Jessica "grow out her length for the past four years since her first CD when she appeared bleached to within one inch of her life".
The talented hairdresser pointed out that "Jessica has naturally light blonde hair but the bleach was too much for her fine hair". Not only did the excessive bleach "cause her hair to break and become very damaged, Jessica didn't really like the white blonde look". As a result of the bleach damage Ken "had to take Jessica's hair temporarily shorter and supplement with extensions as needed for a longer look". Ken and Rita Hazan, Jessica New York colorist decided "to take her back to a softer, more natural blonde look". Jessica's current hue is "a combination of her own beautiful natural blonde and some well-placed highlights created with the Clairol Professional color line". Indeed, her hair is softly glamorous and very healthy. Ken pointed out Jessica has perfect hair for long hair. Recently Ken added "gentle scissor cut layers around Jessica's face to add softness and shape within impacting the overall length". I asked Ken why he used scissors rather than a razor. He pointed out that "Jessica's hair is so fine that it is thinnest around her face and would tend to split if cut with a razor". Jessica wants her hair a little longer for her impending Fall 2002 wedding to Nick Lachey. Ken has been helping her to strengthen and condition her hair with a special protein serum from his own Pave line, which will be available in the Fall.
After spending over ten years working with hair, Ken recently been created his own line of spectacular hair care products named after pave diamonds. He currently uses all his own famously aromatic serums and creams on Jessica's hair. Ken is a big fan of European hair care products. His three favs are Phytotherathrie, Rene Furterer and Leonor Greyl, not necessarily in that order. A bottle of red Phytolaque Soie non-aerosol spray was in constant reach while he worked on Jessica's hair. Ken admitted that within the Phyto line his favorite products are "the two Phytolaque sprays and the Phytodefrisant Balm". He loves the "Phytolaque Soie on Jessica hair because it allows for a soft silky hold." He believes that the Phyto product protects and nourishes her hair. Jessica's Bridal HairKen will be doing Jessica's hair when she has her fairytale wedding to Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees in the Fall of 2002. I asked Ken if he knew how he would be doing Jessica's hair. Although he admitted that he has some ideas on Jessica's wedding hair designs, he told me he would meet with Jessica some weeks before the wedding to do some practice styles. He would then take photos of the styles and leave them with Jessica to decide. Tex Mex Natch
After a long hard day of brushing, spraying, curling and bending Jessica's curls, Ken joined the star and her family for a Tex-Mex feast at the famous Dallas Chuys on McKinney. Happily admitting to two delicious margaritas and eating from one end of the table to the other, Ken obviously enjoys all the folks in Jessica's camp. And vice versa. It is obvious that he is highly regarded by Jessica, her family and the rest of her entourage. A Fan As WellOn Jessica's second day at the Seventeen spa she was scheduled to perform onstage as one of the main attractions for the outside Parking Lot Party. She was also slated to participate in a private, well sort of, pedicure party for a group of her lucky fans. Jessica was also scheduled to be photographed in a number of locations throughout the spa and meet and greet her fans for an autograph session. Arriving with his bag of magic hair tools, Ken again set up shop for day two of Jessica's visit. After creating a series of beautiful soft hair designs throughout the day for her various duties, Ken followed Jessica outside to the main stage. Standing with her manager and make-up artist he applauded and cheered her on during her on-stage performance. He obviously loved her performance and is a true fan. Gone But Never Forgotten
After Jessica finished her performance at the Seventeen Parking Lot Party, she was whisked off stage into the back of the spa to quickly change and head for the airport. Ken accompanied Jessica and the police escorts through the secret back entrance and out to the sleek white stretch limo. Before he disappeared into the mammoth darkness of the car he stopped, gave me a hug and said good-bye. Gosh, what a great guy. Who could have known that he is one of today's hottest celebrity hairstylists? This man is gracious, upbeat and super positive. Keep your eyes peeled, we have not heard the last of this great man. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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