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Even Caroline Wozniacki can’t pull off Rory McIlroy’s curly hair-do - Sporting couple party it up in Miami (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:32:46 PDT

Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki goofing around in MiamiThe couple that plays together also swaps hairstyles together – at least that’s what lovebirds Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki did last week at a party in Miami, where she was playing in a pro tennis tourneyShe lost AgainAnd Rory is now the world’s number two golfer as Tiger Woods reclaimed his crown, but at least all seems well for the Irish golf star and his Danish tennis sweetie where it really matters – the game of love READ MORE

Dame Helen Mirren wants to dye her hair green (IrishCentral)

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:32:39 PDT

Dame Helen Mirren rocking her pink hair at the BAFTA awardsThe 67-year-old actress unveiled pink locks at the BAFTA Awards earlier this year, and though she was disappointed with how quickly the hue washed out, she is still keen to experiment further with her colorShe told Heatworld: "The pink hair just fell off in the shower after what seemed like days I was most disappointed Maybe blue or green [next] READ MORE

Irishman receives first eyebrow hair transplant after violent assault at the Galway Races (IrishCentral)

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 08:20:33 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

A hair transplant company in Blackrock, Dublin, recently helped heal the mental and physical scars of a young Dublin man who was the victim of a traumatic attack during the 2010 Galway Races.

Anne Hathaway burst into tears when her hair was cut off for 'Les Miserables' (IrishCentral)

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 06:01:17 PST

Anne HathawayThe movie's director Tom Hooper decided against using a scissors as he wanted it to look more authentic by having her hair cut off with a knife for her role of Fantine in the movie musical and actress Nicola Sloane, who was given the task, revealed how difficult it was for AnneShe told the Daily Mail newspaper: “The director said ‘I want it to look really vicious we need you to be hacking at it with a knife'“We blu- tacked a razor blade against a knife blade and I held the two together and you have to saw away at it that’s the only way to get it off“She was all right and I had cut all the front and this little voice went ‘cut READ MORE

‘Face’ mentor Naomi Campbell says her glossy hair is down to Guinness, eggs, and washing detergent (IrishCentral)

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:31:06 PST

Naomi CampbellNaomi Campbell, supermodel extraordinaire and soon to be a host on “Face” alongside Irish Canadian model Coco Rocha, swears the reason her hair is so glossy is she washes it with egg and Guinness and washing up liquid (for dishes)Yep! We’re serious Speaking to OK! Magazine the catwalk queen said, “Raw egg, Guinness and Fairy liquid - it makes your hair fluffy and shiny and thick"I mean of course we’ve always known that Guinness is good for you but we always presumed the advertisement referred to internal consumption READ MORE

Hillary Clinton speaks out on her bad hair look - busy schedule means no hairdresser for Secretary of State (IrishCentral)

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 04:46:42 PST

During her sit-down with Barbara Walters for the journalist’s annual ‘Most Fascinating People,’ Secretary of State Hillary Clinton chatted about one of her most famous attributes - her hairClinton may have a stellar political background, but Walters chose to talk to Clinton about her famous hairdo and its constant evolving“I do not travel with any hairdresser, or anybody, to help me do that, and I’m not very competent myself,” Clinton said to Walters“I’ve been admitting that for years, which should be obvious to everyone,” she joked in the interview READ MORE

Woman insists $20,000 seized at Dublin Airport was to purchase ‘human hair’ in Amsterdam (IrishCentral)

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:29:33 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

A woman has claimed that $20,000 in cash seized from her at Dublin Airport was intended to purchase ‘human hair’ in Amsterdam.

Anne Hathaway thinks her short 'Les Miserables' hair makes her look like her 'gay brother' (IrishCentral)

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 06:01:21 PST

Anne Hathaway The 'Les Miserables' actress - who chopped off her long brunette locks while filming the movie - has revealed she thinks her pixie cut makes her look more masculine despite vowing to keep the styleAccording to gossip website RadarOnlinecom, the 29-year-old actress revealed at a screening for the movie in New York on she was initially terrified to look in the mirror after cutting her hair but was comforted to see a familiar faceShe said: "When I eventually looked in the mirror, I just thought I looked like my gay brother READ MORE

Could Ireland’s cloudy weather be the reason for the stereotypical red hair? (IrishCentral)

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:39:49 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

New Scottish research has found that the Celts flaming red hair can be put down to the weather. With ten percent in Ireland and 13 percent of people in Scotland boasting of glorious red hair, there could be something to it.

Top ten real life ghost sightings in Ireland - Halloween tales to make your hair stand on end (IrishCentral)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:24:30 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Ireland has a rich history of sightings of ghosts and spirits all around the country. From specters to strange appearances, here are ten of some of the more recent encounters just in time for Halloween.

Sinead O’Connor carves name of Russian punk rock group into her hair (IrishCentral)

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 06:38:00 PDT

By: JAMES O'SHEA

Singer Sinead O'Connor now has the words "Free Pussy Riot" shaved into her famous short hair.

'Dark Knight Rises' star Anne Hathaway didn't mind chopping her hair off (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 06:15:11 PDT

Anne HathawayThe 'Dark Knight Rises' actress who got her dramatic short pixie crop for her part as Fantine in the Les Miserables movie, admitted that is wasn't a problem getting rid of her signature long locksShe told Vulture: "I did it for a film, so it really wasn't about me and my security"I'm just so pleased with how I look, so I now quite like having short hair"The 29-year-old star confessed that she had some reservations about tackling Fantine's legendary tune, 'I Dreamed a Dream READ MORE

The continuing evolution of Tom Brady's hair (IrishCentral)

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:15:08 PDT

So you thought we were finished with this whole fascination with Tom Brady's hair? Well, you couldn't be more wrong The Internet is awash today with stories relating to Brady's appearance at the Met Gala in New York, and his choice of hair styles on the night Gone is the buzz cut Gone is the Justin Bieber, replaced by, well, nobody really knows what this is READ MORE

Blonds have more fun - Simon Cowell bans One Direction's Niall Horan from dying his hair (IrishCentral)

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:45:16 PDT

Does it suit? Niall Horan with his natural brown hairAs far as Simon Cowell’s concerned, blonds have more fun or at least that is what he is telling One Direction’s Niall HoranThe Westmeath native was considering dying his hair back to his natural color but Cowell warned the teenage heartthrob that it could lose him fansA source told the Sun newspaper, “Niall was desperate to get rid of his blond locks and go black just for an experiment, like loads of normal teens”“Luckily, he had the sense to ask Simon first because he knows how he works READ MORE

The carpet doesn’t match the drapes – One Direction star Niall Horan’s blonde hair is fake (IrishCentral)

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:30:09 PDT

Niall HoranBreaking news!! Yes, eally the cute blondie haired One Direction boy from Mullingar is a fraud!Niall Horan has a admitted that he’s naturally a brunette Speaking on “The Chrissie & Jane Show”, an Australian chat show, Horan admitted he’s been bleaching his hair for a long time But he admitted he’s getting sick of his hair care routine READ MORE

Auction for lock of Michael Collins’ hair abandoned after family protest (IrishCentral)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:27:11 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

A plan to auction a lock of the hair of Michael Collins has been abandoned after his grand niece said that she is appalled by the sale.

The Irish Times reports the item is now to be donated to the National Museum.

Locket of hair from Michael Collins’ dead body to be auctioned off in Dublin (IrishCentral)

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:22:54 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

A lock of hair taken from the body of murdered Irish leader Michael Collins is to be auctioned at an historical memorabilia sale in Dublin later this month.

The Irish Times reports that other ‘macabre mementos’ of Collins’ death in Cork in 1922 will also go on sale at the Adam’s auction house.

Embrace messy hair - impossibly beautiful and a care free and relaxed look (IrishCentral)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:30:25 PST

There's something very sexy about matted, messy, tangled hair I know they say a man should be able to run his fingers through your hair, but after a shot of 'Dust It' or whatever your mattifying poison, it's unlikely that he would get very far So what It looks impossibly beautiful and suggests a care free, relaxed attitude that makes up for it's squeeky feel!All my favourite beauty icons have hair that looks lived-in and loved READ MORE

Irish expression and artistry through their fashionable hair styles (IrishCentral)

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:45:23 PST

Asymmetrical haircuts rule in for youths in IrelandI find Irish hair fascinatingI should preface this by saying that I generally find hair fascinating, so perhaps it isn't unusual that I've fixated on it while abroad Hair is a wonderful modicum of expression and artistry, and I've always loved the most exotic of contemporary styles (remember Natalie Portman's bald era? I can’t be the only person who misses it What a diva) READ MORE

Celtic Games of Our Fathers - From Setanta to Rory McIlroy (IrishCentral)

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:55:10 PDT

Way back in the mists of time, a hero came to Scotland from Ireland With three massive steps, he came bounding over from the green swards of the Emerald Isle to the Isle of Skye Hanging off his thighs and traveling with him were 80 other people: 80 more on each arm; nine more spinning in his hair He came to Scotland to compete his education as a fosterling with the Warrior Queen Sgáthach; to learn to battle and love READ MORE