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5 Minutes With Gina Gilbert

The Serge Normant for John Frieda hair colorist shares her beauty hits and misses.

by Jane Larkworthy

Gina Gilbert

Before going backstage at New York Fashion Week, I popped into the Serge Normant for John Frieda Salon for a quick blonde touch up with colorist Gina Gilbert. And a catch up, of course. Here, the celeb-beloved pro reveals her first beauty memory, the model who changed her life, and more.

First beauty memory: Standing in line in a grocery store when I was 14 and seeing Cindy Crawford on the cover of Vogue, and from then on, I became obsessed.

Worst beauty mistake: Self tanner. Do I really need to elaborate?

What’s currently in your purse: Laura Mercier Concealer, Stila lip gloss in Beso 10 and Gucci Lipstick in 190. It’s this great semi-sheer plum shade.

Current obsession: Organic Avenue Dragon Breath shot. I take one every morning. It totally energizes me.

Favorite off-label beauty item: Avocados. When you eat avocados, it shows in your hair and your skin. They’re so good for you!

Beauty pet peeve: Hot roots. It’s how colorists describe brassy, orange color.