07.31.08
Haircuts for Oval Face Shapes
No matter your face shape, there will be cuts that look best on you. (Except for this style which looks great on almost everyone). Here’s a quick guide of what to look for and what to avoid for five different face shapes.
Oval Face Shapes
The oval face is the most versatile face. You can pull off almost any look — short or long, straight or wavy. But for the most flattering look on you, consider your best feature and highlight it with your haircut.
If you have gorgeous bone structure, consider an angular bob that shows off your chin. Great eyes? Bluntor side-swept bangs are a great bet.
Styles that are flattering and stylish: Chin-skimming bobs, blunt bangs, long, beachy waves (think California surfer girl).
Avoid: Short layers that add height on top of your head. Aside from being dated, short layers can make your face appear long. If your hair is thick or curly, avoid a blunt cut. You’ll look like a pyramid. If you have curly hair, short hair is generally a no-no. Try shoulder-length or longer to weigh down curls.
Celebs who share your face shape: Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Jada Pinkett Smith
Tools you can’t live without: A great curling iron and flatiron to create waves and straighten your sleek locks.
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07.28.08
Dry Hair Care
Dry hair looks dull, feels dry, tangles easily and is difficult to comb or brush, particularly when it is wet. It is often quite thick at the roots but thinner and sometimes split at the ends.
Dry hair can be identified quickly by its dull, lack-lustre appearance. This is often the result of excessive perming or coloring. However sometimes it can be because the scalp has fewer oil glands than normal.
Dry Hair Causes
* Excessive shampooing
* overuse of heat-styling equipment
* missuse of color or perms
* damage from the sun
* harsh weather conditions
Each of these factors depletes the moisture content of dry hair, so that is losses its elasticity, bounce and suppleness. Dryness can also be the result of a sebum deficiency on the hair’s surface, caused by a decrease in or absence of sebaceous gland secretions.
How to treat Dry Hair
Use a nourishing shampoo and an intensive conditioner. Allow hair to dry naturally whenever possible.
Avoid the use of heated appliances and steer clear of perming or coloring for the immediate future.
Limit washing to once every four days and use a high-quality conditioner to treat dry hair problem.
Brush hair with a bristle brush to spread the naturally produced oil gently down the hair shaft.
For short term use, a spray-on shine conditioning product on dry hair will give instant sheen and a healthy looking appearance.
07.25.08
Oily Hair Care Tips
Oily hair is difficult to manage, can be limp, and hard to style. This article explores some practical tips for caring for and how to manage oily hair.
A common misconception about oily hair is that it is caused by an oily scalp. The exact opposite is usually true. A dry scalp causes the oil glands in the scalp to produce more oil, and once on the scalp, this excess oil transfers to the hair itself. Therefore, to treat oily hair, one of the best things to do is focus on the dry scalp.
Below, you will find some hints and tips to help manage and care for oily hair:
* Use a mild shampoo, shampoo for oily hair, shampoo for dry scalp, or a baby shampoo
* Wash oily hair daily, but concentrate the shampoo on the hair away from the scalp to remove the excess oil from the hair, not on the scalp itself, because this can dry the scalp even more
* Always rinse your hair thoroughly with cool or lukewarm water, because soap residue can make oily hair worse
* Use a hot oil treatment directly on the scalp itself, gently massaging the oil into the scalp and then rinsing the oily hair thoroughly afterward
* If hair is very oily, do not use conditioner at all, or use conditioner only on the tips or ends of the hair
* Oily hair is likely shiny enough, so avoid using hair gloss gel or shine hair care products on oily hair
* For extremely oily hair, a vinegar rinse, comprised of one (1) part vinegar to four (4) parts water can help remove oil from your hair, but be sure to avoid using vinegar on the scalp
* Don’t brush oily hair frequently, because brushing oily hair can actually cause the scalp to produce more oil
* Don’t rub or scratch your scalp when you have oily hair, because stimulating the scalp like this can produce more oil
* Diluted lemon juice can provide similar results to the vinegar rinse for oily hair with a much more pleasant scent
Shampoo that contains tea tree oil can work well for alleviating dry scalp, if dry scalp is the primary cause of the oily hair. While diet has little affect on hair itself, eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of fluids can help with dry skin and scalp too, and since dry scalp causes oil product that can lead to oily hair, diet can affect how much oil your scalp produces. Drinking water is not only good for your oily hair and dry scalp, but it’s also great for your skin health too.
If you follow these tips for managing oily hair, your hair should improve almost immediately, but it may take several weeks of regular hair care to see more permanent results.
07.24.08
Hair Styling Secrets
SHORT HAIR TIP
Use a toothbrush to tease a short strand. The tiny bristles will give you more control, and give your hair more lift.
BLOW-DRYING
1. Blow-dry bangs first, since they are first to dry. Use a round toothbrush.
2. Use fingers to separate hair until almost dry.
3. Divide hair into sections, and dry sections first.
HINT: Always brush and blow dry in same direction.
TRIM YOUR OWN BANGS
trim bangs
1. Comb bangs straight down across your forehead.
2. Separate into three sections.
3. Clip back the two side sections.
4. Grasp the middle section between the fingers, and looking straight ahead cut off about 1/4 inches.
5. Unclip side sections and repeat.
SLEEP ON SATIN
Keep your hair from losing its style overnight by always sleeping on a satin pillow. Carry one with you when you travel.
07.22.08
Hairstyles Tips: Healthy Ways to Color Your Hair
Permanent hair colors are the harshest for hair, and pose the most potential health risk Whenever possible, choose temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, and natural dyes.
Glossary of Dye Types
- Permanent hair colors change the natural pigment found within your hair.
- Demi-permanent color enriches color, adds shine, and blends gray. With its lower levels of hydrogen peroxide and artificial color molecules, this service has less structural impact on your hair than permanent color, and it gradually fades over a period of four to six weeks.
- Semi-permanent color stains your hair shaft and covers gray but fades after six to eight shampoos.
- Consider a natural color service or one that uses lower levels of hydrogen peroxide or developers, along with colors that have a lower dye lot.
SIMPLE SOLUTION:
Natural and Herbal Color Rinses
Certified organic henna and plant materials can also color your hair, but with a more gentle and natural approach, since they contain no synthetic chemicals, preservatives, or harsh oxidizing chemicals, such as ammonia. These pure vegetable products do not alter the structure or natural color of your hair and actually condition your hair while imparting color and sheen. No matter what you have heard, these products have come a long way.
You can create a wide variety of plant pigment color rinses yourself. These concoctions do not create radical hair color change, but instead accentuate your hair’s natural tone and shine. If your hair is less than 15 percent gray, some plants will disguise the gray. In these cases, the product actually stains your hair, although very subtly. Cumulative usage creates longer-lasting, slightly more intense results. You can repeat the application as often as desired, depending on the color level you prefer.If You Do Color …
Remember this advice for keeping colored hair as healthy as possible:- Protect and condition your hair and scalp regularly.
- Don’t stray far from your natural level and tone. Dramatic color changes require more upkeep, since outgrowth becomes very obvious very soon. (This also applies to texture services.)
- Follow your stylist’s recommendations for home-care regimen.
- Color-enhancing shampoos do work, helping you hold on to your desired color between salon or at-home color treatments, so do try them out.
- Be especially vigilant about protecting chemically treated and naturally colored hair from the sun.
- The less you chemically process your hair, the more healthy it remains.
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07.21.08
Making a big hair change
Hair is much more than just a beauty feature. The way you choose to wear it is telling of you, your personality, and your lifestyle. Maybe that’s why we see a lot of women at the salon who come in wanting to really shake up their life by shaking up their look. No “just a trim” for these clients. What they want is a hair makeover that will illicit “wow!” from everyone they know.
If you’re thinking about making a dramatic change in your hair’s appearance, there are more than just the psychological implications to consider. The processes required for transforming your hair from one extreme to another can be harmful to hair if you don’t do it right. The first step in your hair makeover should always be a consultation with your hairstylist to discuss what you want to do and to develop a strategy for getting there while best preserving hair beauty and health.
Making a Big Hairstyle Change
To get you started, we reviewed some of the challenging makeovers we execute at the salon, and what to expect and watch out for during each.
07.19.08
Avoiding hair disasters
If you’re bored with your hair’s current length and want a change, make sure you do your research before committing to a new style. Most hair disasters occur when you haven’t thought about it enough, and you choose to do something impulsive. Remember when Keri Russell from the TV show Felicity had her beautiful, waist-length curls cut off? The show’s ratings fell by 30%, and she was reminded of her impulse decision for years later on various Celebrity Oops shows.
Hairstyle tips
So while you may not have a show’s ratings to worry about, you must remember that making a big change is something that could affect your life for years to come. Short hair is not for everyone – there’s face shape and lifestyle factors to think about – and you will be changing your image in the eyes of others as well. And yes, long hair can be boring, but there are countless ways to make it more interesting without going for the big chop. Having a trim, getting layers cut in, or getting highlights are all ways that you can change your look without moving into hair-disaster territory.
Hairstyle tips
The major thing to remember is to not become impulsive, especially when you’re in the hairdresser’s chair. If you feel you may get impulsive it’s best to avoid to salon altogether, as we often regret in our leisure the things we do in haste. Learn to love your hair at every length, think carefully before making any big changes, and you’ll be doing all you can to avoid those unsightly hair disasters.
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07.18.08
Daily Fashion “Glam” Tip: hair style for thin hair
If you choose the right hair style for thin hair you can disguise the fact that your hair weight is fine and thin. First you must make sure you style using the right products. Try to buy a shampoo for thin hair at a salon. Salon products are costly, but they pay off. Some celebrities have thin hair and you wouldn’t even know, but Charlize Theron, Ashley Olsen are some just to name a few.
Charlize Theron Hairstyles
Charlize has a great grasp on how to style her hair. If you look at some of her hairstyles you can get great ideas on textured looks like waves, ringlets, and curly updos.
Ashley Olsen Hairstyles
Ashley Olsen has length on her hair and she usually wears it wavy and permed in a curly look. But she also knows how to rock layers with her thin hair. A layered look is a great option for thin hair, it gives it more weight.
07.17.08
Wedding Hairstyles Tips
Here are some suggestions for working with different kinds of hair to create attractive effects.
* Want to accentuate your neck, Audrey Hepburn style? Try a wedding updo. It can be as simple as a French twist or as elaborate as a mass of individually styled ringlets. On the other hand, if an updo requires a lot of help to stay up, it may not be the best hairstyle for a day when it has to stay put and look great for up to 10 hours.
* Having your hair swept up or back is perfect for evening weddings. It also shows more of your face when your guests are seeing only your profile.
* If you want longer or thicker hair, but don’t have time to grow it, use clip-on extensions and hidden hairpieces to add volume and length to your style.
* If you think you’re limited with short hair, think again. You can dress it up with hair clips, decorative bobby pins, combs, or a tiara. You can select a style from soft and curly to sleek and straight, and anywhere in between. For short hair, a curling iron creates fullness in the crown and back.
* Wavy, textured hair can be done in so many ways, from feminine and sexy to earthy and free spirited.
* Bangs are great for hiding flaws or too much forehead. They can be soft, fringy, angled, or textured. If you’ve never had bangs, experiment with them months in advance, in case you decide they’re not for you. If you’ve always had them, this is not the time to sweep them aside and bare your forehead.
* Long hair can be worn back, braided, or twisted with a fabric that matches your gown.
* Medium-length hair can be curled, straightened, tucked behind your ears, or brushed loosely — perfect for daytime or informal weddings.
Styles change with times, so be sure what you pick is both current and right for you. Something may be “in” but all wrong for you or your dress. Or the style might look good on you but be hopelessly out of vogue.
07.09.08
Celebrity Hilary Duff Shows Off Brow-skimming Bangs
June 13, 2005; Hollywood, California, USA
Brow-skimming bangs Hillary Duff
Aug 28, 2005; Miami, FL, USA; HILARY DUFF arrives for the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards Mandatory
Hilary sports sideswept bangs
Hilary Duff long hairstyle
Hilary Duff’s long hair here is perfect for summer. She looks as if she walked off the beach and onto a red carpet. The blonde is perfect for summer. To get Hilary Duff’s beachy look, spritz hair with salt spray and scrunch hair while letting it air-dry or drying under a blowdryer on low heat. If you don’t have a lot of natural wave in your hair, you can create waves by winding hair around the barrel of a medium-barreled curling iron.
Long hairstyle Hillary Duff
If you’re a girl under the age of sixteen, most likely you either love Hilary Duff or you hate Hilary Duff. For those that love the actress, they want and strive to be just like her, look like her, dress like her, and have hairstyles like her. For the purpose of this article, we will discuss the range in hairstyles of Hilary Duff.When typing in the name Hilary Duff on the Internet, one may encounter lists and lists of web sites dedicated to Hilary Duff and her fan base. There are web casts and blog-fests that feature hairstyles of Hilary Duff, movies of Hilary Duff, and fashions of Hilary Duff. She even has her own line of home accessories. So what’s so great about Hilary Duff? Well, for starters, her long blonde hair.
Hairstyles of Hilary Duff feature her generally in longer layers, starting generally at the earlobe and graduating down to the ends. For the most part, the color of Hilary’s natural hair is the golden blonde that can be easily imitated at salons. Often times, she has white and lighter blonde highlights that add depth and shine to her hairstyles. But perhaps it’s her girlish bangs that draw more attention to her than most. Usually, she keeps her bangs short and straight, which brings focus on her beautiful eyes and face. Other hairstyles of Hilary Duff feature her with curly and wavy hair. Simply use some type of Velcro roller to achieve this look.
As far as styling goes, most hairstyles of Hilary Duff are fairly simple. Simply pull all the hair up from the ear level and above and clip on the crown of the head, then blow dry the under layers straight and turned under at the ends, then go to the bangs and blow dry them the same way. Then remove the clipped hair from the crown of the head and add a gel or mousse, start blow drying the hair in an outward and upward motion using a round brush, this will give the hair volume and movement. When completely dry, spray with a styling mist or some type of hairspray.
