NYC-based colorist Rita Hazan has been entrusted with transforming some of the biggest A-listers with the most iconic hair, including Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna and the Queen B herself, Beyoncé (who Hazan has taken from sun-washed and teddy bear blonde to the richest brunette hues over the last 11 years). “Beyoncé is super adventurous and I love that,” says Hazan, 50, who most recently perfected Sydney Sweeney’s golden locks.
As a true New Yorker, the diva of dye (and bleach) mostly wears black, and therefore prefers a classic red lip and black eyeliner to match. “I have at least five black eyeliners on me at all times,” the Upper East Side salon owner, and founder of her own eponymous line of hair products, tells Alexa. “I never want to run out. I’m obsessed with black eyeliner!” From aspirational Rolex and Chanel splurges to her more cost-conscious favorite high-top sneakers and drug store buys, the trendsetter shares her life-changing fashion, beauty, and home finds.
“I bought myself a Rolex Cosmograph watch similar to this for my 40th birthday. Mine is rose gold with a chocolate face and Arabic numbers (but they don’t make it anymore). It is a timeless piece that will be with me forever. It’s form and function — perfect for any occasion.”
“My husband bought me [a similar] chic tennis necklace, and I love that I can wear it ‘casually’ or dress it up. It is a staple jewelry piece in my collection.”
“Anything Adam Lippes makes me feel dressed up and put together. It’s true that when you look good, you feel good!”
“A friend of mine gave me this gorgeous bag and I love it because it’s so light, but it holds so much and goes with everything for everyday.”
“These are platform sneakers that I wear only when I work. They give me the extra height I need. When I’m wearing these sneakers, you know I’m in my creative mode.”
“The ruching is very flattering, and so comfortable.”
“These glasses are so lightweight and dark. I love to hide my eyes.”
“I just love this album. It’s so upbeat and fun — it puts me in a really good mood.”
“I recently discovered this small business and quickly fell in love with their bath soak. It’s the perfect refresh I need after a long day. It smells amazing and leaves my skin super soft.”
“Adds a hint of tint and a lot of shine to keep your color vibrant at all times.”
“I love the brightness of the lipstick. It’s the perfect red for olive skin tones.”
“This eyeliner changed my life. The shape of the applicator makes it really easy to apply and it stays on all day.”
“It has my two favorite scents: musk and tuberose. Not too floral, but feminine.”
“I just recently discovered this. Now, I cook everything on Le Creuset pots and skillets. They make my life so easy.”
“I actually found this online on a whim and I seriously love it. It’s an electric whisk for hair color and bleach. If you color your hair, you need this. Makes the process so much easier.”
“I love all things fruit and the acai bowl just hits the spot. It’s super-filling and refreshing and it keeps me going.”
“My son is obsessed with the Raw Sugar Kids’ collection, so I stock up on bath bubbles and lotion — they’re adorable and smell great.”
