Only a few folks can say they had been as busy as Tracey Cunningham final week. Main as much as the Academy Awards, the celeb colorist labored with 20 purchasers in a 5 day dash. There was Amy Poehler, who walked the Oscars’ stage in a Cunningham dye-job as she introduced two Academy Awards. There was additionally Emma Stone, who received a last-minute touch-up in her resort room the night time earlier than. In between, Cunningham visited Kris Jenner, J.Lo, Lindsay Lohan, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The Mèche Salon founder and Omi chief innovation officer took us by way of her whirlwind week—from her many appointments, Erewhon pitstops, and the espresso combo that powered her 4AM wake-up calls, under.
Wednesday, February 26
Some mornings are meant for gradual, luxurious wake-ups. This was not certainly one of them. My alarm went off at 7AM—later than traditional, however justifiable. The night time earlier than, I’d been at Nicole Richie’s for a home name, which meant I allowed myself the uncommon indulgence of sleeping in. However now I wanted espresso, so I made my traditional: Hazard espresso (natural and mold-free) laced with Backyard of Life MCT oil (for mind well being).
At 9AM sharp, my assistant Burke arrived prepared for the day forward. We picked up Ashley, my different assistant, on the Calabasas Erewhon, the place I ordered a Brainstorm smoothie with further protein. As a result of mornings ought to at all times include just a little kick, I added a shot of espresso.
Then we had been off. Vacation spot: Montecito, to see the one and solely Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Highlights, lowlights, base. Afterward, she instructed Bettina for lunch, however life had different plans within the type of a “Closed” signal.
Earlier than heading to Merci, we made a rapid cease at Doên, the place I fell in love with (and clearly purchased) probably the most good navy blue cashmere sweater. There’s one thing a few good cashmere sweater that makes the day really feel immediately higher.
At Merci, I had probably the most good purple lentil soup, rooster, and chicory salad. And since I’m who I’m, I additionally had an iced matcha, no milk. After I ate, I took my Omi hair development peptide capsules as a result of if I’m dedicated to something, it’s good hair. They’ve given me stronger, more healthy, and fuller hair since I began taking them a couple of months in the past.
We arrived at Anastasia Soare’s home at 6:15PM. Sure, that’s the eyebrow queen herself. Every part about her house was effortlessly elegant, as you’d anticipate. She made scrumptious decaffeinated tea and served it in Hermès teacups. Her Shark Pace Model caught my eye, and since Anastasia is Anastasia, she merely handed me an additional one.
Our final cease of the day was with Jennifer Lopez. We did her base after which balayage highlights—simply sufficient to brighten up her signature honey-dark locks. After we rinsed, I utilized Olaplex No. 4 shampoo and No. 1 Bond Multiplier [Ed. note: only sold to salons for professional use! No. 3 is similar and formulated for at-home use] and he or she hopped within the bathe. Identical to that, our job was accomplished.
By 10, I used to be house. No scrolling. No late-night distractions. Simply mattress. As a result of at 4AM, my alarm would go off once more, and at 6AM, Kris Jenner could be ready.
Thursday, February 27
There’s one thing about waking up earlier than the world does that feels virtually cinematic—if solely I weren’t so groggy when it occurred. I made my Hazard espresso with a touch of OMI Pores and skin Matrix peptides [Ed. note: not available yet] as a result of collagen doesn’t preserve itself, and one other splash of my MCT oil. Feeling just a little depleted earlier than the day had even begun, I took a salt tub with Saint Jane Deep Sleep tub salts and a beneficiant pour of Kneipp arnica tub oil—it does wonders. Then, at exactly 5AM, Burke arrived, and off we went to Calabasas to see Kris. She received Schwarzkopf Igora on the base and Vibrance on the ends. After which Kris received a blowout, as at all times, with the Olaplex blow dry mist.
Afterwards, whereas making our method to Mèche, we made the necessary pilgrimage to the Beverly Hills Erewhon. I ordered my traditional—a Brainstorm Smoothie with further protein and an espresso shot as a result of, properly, it was early. We arrived on the salon proper on time—9:45—and I walked right into a full day of purchasers.
The Highlights, actually and figuratively:
—Ashley Tisdale got here in trying effortlessly cool as at all times. We did a full head of highlights, an Olaplex therapy and a 4-in-1 moisture masks [Ed. note: this is only available to hair professionals] to maintain her hair wholesome and luminous.
—Maria Bakalova arrived to prepare for her Oscar events. We did a mushy smudge, which is a fragile approach of breaking the bottom, utilizing Schwarzkopf Igora 9-1 with 30 quantity, adopted by 8-11 with 20 quantity on the roots. We left it on for six minutes—sufficient to raise the colour with out making it apparent. Then, we made it just a little lighter with an Olaplex therapy after which completed with a Olaplex deep conditioner. The outcome? Ethereal.
—Amy Poehler stopped by as a result of, you already know, Oscars. We made certain her blonde was Oscars-ready with Schwarzkopf BlondMe and an Olaplex therapy. A little bit polish, just a little energy—precisely what an enormous night time like this requires.
—Shiri Appleby was searching for a richer colour. We used Schwarzkopf Igora on the root and Vibrance on the ends. It’s a delicate shift however the form that makes all of the distinction.
—Becki Newton, who’s presently filming season 4 of The Lincoln Lawyer (certainly one of my favorites!), got here in for a fast smudge—sufficient to maintain every little thing seamless on digital camera—utilizing Schwarzkopf Igora.
Sooner or later between foils and ending sprays, we ordered lunch from Leora. I had the tuna sandwich—easy, good, satisfying, my favourite. It’s the form of sandwich that reminds you that life’s little pleasures are sometimes the most effective ones. Then I took my Omi peptides as a result of, if I’m going to maintain everybody else’s hair in prime form, I ought to in all probability begin with my very own.
By 6PM, it was time to step out of the salon and into one thing just a little extra celebratory. Naomi Whittel, the founding father of Omi, and I headed to Chez Mia for a dinner honoring a long life physician—as a result of who doesn’t need to stay ceaselessly, or not less than seem like they do? It was a type of whirlwind days.
Friday, February 28
I wakened at 7AM, which, for me, is virtually sleeping in.
Espresso. At all times espresso. I made a decision to go together with the Hiker vanilla and added a beneficiant pour of my MCT oil, as a result of that’s who I’m now. And since each good morning ritual ought to include a magnificence increase, I took one scoop of my Omi Pores and skin Matrix peptides, too.
I ordered breakfast on the best way to work, however, in traditional me vogue, I didn’t contact it for hours. Chilly eggs, room-temp avocado toast… Scrumptious.
Subsequent was Zoey Deutch, who was prepared for some recent colour. We went with Schwarzkopf Vibrance Wealthy, the form of shade that turns heads.
Then, Kyle MacLachlan got here in, trying each bit the main man. He’s filming season 2 of Fallout, the post-apocalyptic sequence that took everybody unexpectedly final 12 months. The primary season was a large hit, mixing darkish humor with sci-fi components, a bit like Twin Peaks meets Wasteland. We touched up his hair, holding it effortlessly rugged for the position.
Up subsequent: Lindsay Lohan. She was within the temper for just a little glow-up. First, we smudged her roots to melt her base, added highlights, and completed with an Olaplex 4-in-1 deep conditioning therapy to maintain her hair wholesome and luminous.
Sophie Thatcher was subsequent. She’s been making waves along with her roles in Yellowjackets and Companion. She got here in blonde however left with a deep auburn. I then despatched her off to get a facial with Athena Hewett, the founding father of Monastery Skincare who was on the town for Oscars weekend. Then it was Melanie Griffith’s flip to take a seat within the chair. We saved her her traditional blonde.
I additionally had Mona Could, the good costume designer behind Clueless. Almost 30 years later, they’re adapting the film right into a stage musical set to debut within the West Finish. I can’t wait.
As soon as I received house, I utilized my Olaplex No. 5 scalp therapy and added the No. 3 Hair Perfector on my ends. I braided my hair, had a pleasant lengthy soak within the bathtub, and went to mattress.
Saturday, March 1
I wakened, made my particular espresso mix, and took my dietary supplements as a result of consistency is essential. Then I fed my 4 cats, who acted like they hadn’t eaten in days.
I received a exercise in, simply sufficient to really feel achieved. Then Ashley picked me up and we headed to Emma Stone’s resort to paint her hair: 20 minutes with Schwarzkopf Vibrant adopted by a rinse with Olaplex No. 4 Bond Upkeep shampoo and just a little Olaplex No. 5 leave-in to complete. (The night time of, Mara Roszak did her hair and Rachel Goodwin was on make-up obligation. See under.) One home name, and I used to be accomplished.
I went to a birthday celebration in Santa Monica with a couple of buddies later that night time. It was enjoyable till my good friend broke her toe, so we referred to as it early. I got here house, received cozy, and rewatched the second season of The White Lotus. It was the right ending to a quiet day.
Sunday, March 2
Some Sundays are stuffed with plans and a few are about settling in. At the moment was the latter.
I spent the morning with Maya Rudolph, which is at all times a great way to start the day. After that, I received a exercise in, after which I got here house, turned on the TV, and let the hours cross, ready for the Oscars. I, like everybody else, watched half-invested within the speeches, absolutely invested within the robes.
A superb Sunday. Easy, simple, and simply the best way I prefer it.
Pictures courtesy of Tracey Cunningham and Rachel Goodwin
