TRENDS : Tress Distress? Try This Trick

Every woman needs a handy hair trick. Maurice Azoulay, the Beverly Hills stylist, recommends a quick fix for women with enough hair to make a ponytail. He adds a hair extension and ties on some pretty ribbons. The bow-tied style was included in his recent forecast show for spring, but it is perfect for the holiday season.

Hair tricks for men include a versatile cut that can be brushed forward or backward. It was included in a recent show of holiday and spring trends at the Cristophe salon in Beverly Hills. The heavier top layer is scissor cut, then finished off with a razor to maintain fullness.