Only a few folks can say they had been as busy as Tracey Cunningham final week. Main as much as the Academy Awards, the movie star colorist labored with 20 shoppers in a 5 day dash. There was Amy Poehler, who walked the Oscars’ stage in a Cunningham dye-job as she offered two Academy Awards. There was additionally Emma Stone, who bought a last-minute touch-up in her lodge 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 means 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 sluggish, luxurious wake-ups. This was not certainly one of them. My alarm went off at 7AM—later than normal, 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 normal: 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 additional protein. As a result of mornings ought to all the time include a bit of 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 urged Bettina for lunch, however life had different plans within the type of a “Closed” signal.
Earlier than heading to Merci, we made a fast cease at Doên, the place I fell in love with (and clearly purchased) essentially 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 essentially the most good pink lentil soup, hen, 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 just a few 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 Velocity 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 she or he hopped within the bathe. Identical to that, our job was finished.
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 nearly 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 keep itself, and one other splash of my MCT oil. Feeling a bit of depleted earlier than the day had even begun, I took a salt bathtub with Saint Jane Deep Sleep bathtub salts and a beneficiant pour of Kneipp arnica bathtub oil—it does wonders. Then, at exactly 5AM, Burke arrived, and off we went to Calabasas to see Kris. She bought Schwarzkopf Igora on the base and Vibrance on the ends. After which Kris bought a blowout, as all the time, with the Olaplex blow dry mist.
Afterwards, whereas making our solution to Mèche, we made the necessary pilgrimage to the Beverly Hills Erewhon. I ordered my normal—a Brainstorm Smoothie with additional protein and an espresso shot as a result of, nicely, it was early. We arrived on the salon proper on time—9:45—and I walked right into a full day of shoppers.
The Highlights, actually and figuratively:
—Ashley Tisdale got here in trying effortlessly cool as all the time. 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 comfortable smudge, which is a fragile means 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 a bit of 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 realize, Oscars. We made certain her blonde was Oscars-ready with Schwarzkopf BlondMe and an Olaplex therapy. A little bit polish, a bit of power—precisely what an enormous night time like this requires.
—Shiri Appleby was on the lookout for a richer shade. We used Schwarzkopf Igora on the root and Vibrance on the ends. It’s a refined shift however the variety that makes all of the distinction.
—Becki Newton, who’s at present 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.
In some unspecified time in the future 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 most likely begin with my very own.
By 6PM, it was time to step out of the salon and into one thing a bit of 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 wish to dwell perpetually, or no less than appear like they do? It was a kind of whirlwind days.
Friday, February 28
I awoke at 7AM, which, for me, is virtually sleeping in.
Espresso. At all times espresso. I made a decision to go along 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 enhance, I took one scoop of my Omi Pores and skin Matrix peptides, too.
I ordered breakfast on the way in which to work, however, in basic me trend, I didn’t contact it for hours. Chilly eggs, room-temp avocado toast… Scrumptious.
Subsequent was Zoey Deutch, who was prepared for some recent shade. 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 parts, a bit like Twin Peaks meets Wasteland. We touched up his hair, protecting it effortlessly rugged for the function.
Up subsequent: Lindsay Lohan. She was within the temper for a bit of 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 together 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 stored her her basic blonde.
I additionally had Mona Might, 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 bought 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 awoke, made my particular espresso mix, and took my dietary supplements as a result of consistency is vital. Then I fed my 4 cats, who acted like they hadn’t eaten in days.
I bought a exercise in, simply sufficient to really feel completed. Then Ashley picked me up and we headed to Emma Stone’s lodge to paint her hair: 20 minutes with Schwarzkopf Vibrant adopted by a rinse with Olaplex No. 4 Bond Upkeep shampoo and a bit of 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 finished.
I went to a party in Santa Monica with just a few mates later that night time. It was enjoyable till my buddy broke her toe, so we referred to as it early. I got here house, bought 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 filled with plans and a few are about settling in. Right now was the latter.
I spent the morning with Maya Rudolph, which is all the time a great way to start the day. After that, I bought a exercise in, after which I got here house, turned on the TV, and let the hours move, ready for the Oscars. I, like everybody else, watched half-invested within the speeches, totally invested within the robes.
A superb Sunday. Easy, straightforward, and simply the way in which I prefer it.
Photographs courtesy of Tracey Cunningham and Rachel Goodwin