Hair
Most Flattering Haircuts for Face Shapes
from About.com
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 5 different face
shapes. Pick yours to determine what's the most flattering haircut for
your face shape.
See the different shapes....
from About.com
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 5 different face
shapes. Pick yours to determine what's the most flattering haircut for
your face shape.
See the different shapes....
Is Red Hair for You?
Fiery red hair is something Hollywood has loved throughout the ages. Julia
Roberts, Nicole Kidman, Bette Midler and Diane Keaton have all been redheads.
These days, dazzling and talented actors Lindsay Lohan, Debra Messing, Susan
Sarandon and Kirsten Dunst (in Spider-Man) are among those who make us
covet the vibrant color.
But from strawberry blonde to auburn, crimson to copper, there are so many
ravishing reds available that it's difficult to know which is right for you. New York
City's Wendy Bond, co-owner of Oscar Bond Salon Spa in SoHo, has these
suggestions:
The good news is that anyone can wear some shade of red. Some look natural
and others don't - which is okay, if that's the look you're going for. The key is to
learn which works best for you and then adjust your makeup ‑ especially your
lipstick - accordingly.
"Keep in mind, blue-red or red-red hair color doesn't exist in nature," says
Bond. "People can wear those hues, and they can be very flattering; however,
they will never look natural. All reds that are natural for people are red-orange
tones. So if you want hair color that looks natural, go with a red-orange shade
ranging from the palest golden strawberry or copper to the most intense red-
orange."
More....
Fiery red hair is something Hollywood has loved throughout the ages. Julia
Roberts, Nicole Kidman, Bette Midler and Diane Keaton have all been redheads.
These days, dazzling and talented actors Lindsay Lohan, Debra Messing, Susan
Sarandon and Kirsten Dunst (in Spider-Man) are among those who make us
covet the vibrant color.
But from strawberry blonde to auburn, crimson to copper, there are so many
ravishing reds available that it's difficult to know which is right for you. New York
City's Wendy Bond, co-owner of Oscar Bond Salon Spa in SoHo, has these
suggestions:
The good news is that anyone can wear some shade of red. Some look natural
and others don't - which is okay, if that's the look you're going for. The key is to
learn which works best for you and then adjust your makeup ‑ especially your
lipstick - accordingly.
"Keep in mind, blue-red or red-red hair color doesn't exist in nature," says
Bond. "People can wear those hues, and they can be very flattering; however,
they will never look natural. All reds that are natural for people are red-orange
tones. So if you want hair color that looks natural, go with a red-orange shade
ranging from the palest golden strawberry or copper to the most intense red-
orange."
More....
Hair Color Disaster
Roots Are Ruining My Look - iVillage.com
Few of us have the lifestyle that allows for color touch-ups every 13 days -- the
schedule most bottle blondes (think Gwyneth Paltrow) like to follow. Regular
human beings let six-to-eight weeks lapse before rushing to a salon for a quick
fix.
If you're too busy for even that, consider doing your roots at home. Put on
some old comfy clothes, section your hair into four quadrants (the center, each
side and the back) and pin each one up.
Follow the directions on the packet to prepare (buy the same shade you
originally used to color your hair), and then unclip a quadrant. Squeeze the tip
of the applicator in thin lines along the roots, following the direction of the hair
line by line. Cover the section and clip it back up. Keep the ends of the hair out
of the solution as much as possible. Repeat for each quadrant.
Let the solution sit for the allotted time, and for the last five minutes cover the
whole head with the product. It will brighten your color and eliminate the hint of
a "seam" between the new color and old. Follow the rest of the steps on the
packet, and check it out: Your roots are gone! And you don't have to wait two
months to do it, either. Go ahead and follow that 13-day schedule if you want
to. But always apply a deep conditioner the day before to minimize hair damage.
If you get your hair colored in the salon but hate having to rush back in every
few weeks, ask your stylist to make you a color enhancer that you can use to
help camouflage root growth. It's an easy touch-up to do at home between
visits.
Roots Are Ruining My Look - iVillage.com
Few of us have the lifestyle that allows for color touch-ups every 13 days -- the
schedule most bottle blondes (think Gwyneth Paltrow) like to follow. Regular
human beings let six-to-eight weeks lapse before rushing to a salon for a quick
fix.
If you're too busy for even that, consider doing your roots at home. Put on
some old comfy clothes, section your hair into four quadrants (the center, each
side and the back) and pin each one up.
Follow the directions on the packet to prepare (buy the same shade you
originally used to color your hair), and then unclip a quadrant. Squeeze the tip
of the applicator in thin lines along the roots, following the direction of the hair
line by line. Cover the section and clip it back up. Keep the ends of the hair out
of the solution as much as possible. Repeat for each quadrant.
Let the solution sit for the allotted time, and for the last five minutes cover the
whole head with the product. It will brighten your color and eliminate the hint of
a "seam" between the new color and old. Follow the rest of the steps on the
packet, and check it out: Your roots are gone! And you don't have to wait two
months to do it, either. Go ahead and follow that 13-day schedule if you want
to. But always apply a deep conditioner the day before to minimize hair damage.
If you get your hair colored in the salon but hate having to rush back in every
few weeks, ask your stylist to make you a color enhancer that you can use to
help camouflage root growth. It's an easy touch-up to do at home between
visits.
Easy Updo For Medium To Long Hair
Whether you are getting married, competing in a beauty pageant, going to a
Prom, Homecoming or have a very special night out on the town, sometimes a
quick updo recipe is helpful to have in your back pocket.
While I strongly advise brides to invest in spending time with a professional
stylist since their photos will last a lifetime, I do understand that sometimes the
budget is too tight for professional hair care. If you can afford it, I really
recommend you go for it. If not, then if you try this style, be sure to practice it
several times before your big day. The same is true if you are using this style
for a pageant, Homecoming, Prom or other big event.
This style is best for hair that is medium in length (chin length or longer) and is
straight and medium to thick. If you have naturally curly or wavy hair and are
willing to first temporarily straighten your hair with a balm like Phytodefrisant,
Mine Smooth Sailing or a similar product you can also easily create this style. If
you have fine hair you might be able to create the updo by using a pin-on
ponytail or add-on hair strands.
1. On hair that is a day old (unwashed) or on clean hair that has been aged
with natural oils, apply a good styling mousse. Use a paddle brush on your hair
until it lays smoothly behind your ears and around your crown.
Note: If your hair is fine, thin or tends to be flat, use a medium sized curling
iron before you complete step 2 to give your hair more fullness and body. Take
small sections of hair and create loose curls all over your head working from the
bottom of the scalp to the top.
2. Gather hair into a loose ponytail at the top of your crown. Allow some hair
on either side of your face to form soft ringlets to give the bun a softer and
fuller look.
3. Clasp the ponytail with a "hair friendly" elastic band that is the same color
as your hair.
More....
Whether you are getting married, competing in a beauty pageant, going to a
Prom, Homecoming or have a very special night out on the town, sometimes a
quick updo recipe is helpful to have in your back pocket.
While I strongly advise brides to invest in spending time with a professional
stylist since their photos will last a lifetime, I do understand that sometimes the
budget is too tight for professional hair care. If you can afford it, I really
recommend you go for it. If not, then if you try this style, be sure to practice it
several times before your big day. The same is true if you are using this style
for a pageant, Homecoming, Prom or other big event.
This style is best for hair that is medium in length (chin length or longer) and is
straight and medium to thick. If you have naturally curly or wavy hair and are
willing to first temporarily straighten your hair with a balm like Phytodefrisant,
Mine Smooth Sailing or a similar product you can also easily create this style. If
you have fine hair you might be able to create the updo by using a pin-on
ponytail or add-on hair strands.
1. On hair that is a day old (unwashed) or on clean hair that has been aged
with natural oils, apply a good styling mousse. Use a paddle brush on your hair
until it lays smoothly behind your ears and around your crown.
Note: If your hair is fine, thin or tends to be flat, use a medium sized curling
iron before you complete step 2 to give your hair more fullness and body. Take
small sections of hair and create loose curls all over your head working from the
bottom of the scalp to the top.
2. Gather hair into a loose ponytail at the top of your crown. Allow some hair
on either side of your face to form soft ringlets to give the bun a softer and
fuller look.
3. Clasp the ponytail with a "hair friendly" elastic band that is the same color
as your hair.
More....
Hair Extensions Look So Real, How Do They Work?
A. Celebrities such as Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton have popularized hair
extensions in the past, with Jessica going so far as to go into the extension
business with her best friend and hairstylist Ken Paves (see their Website here).
While synthetic hair is about a fourth the cost of human hair, most celebs use
human hair extensions, such as Great Lengths (Hilton and Nicole Richie's
company of choice) to get the long hair nature hasn't blessed them with. Each
strand is "pre-tipped" with a synthesized keratin protein that acts as a glue to
bond the strands onto hair. Heat may be used to bond, or "melt" the glue, or
some stylists use FastFusion technology, which uses air pressure to bond
individual hairs in faster time.
Prices run anywhere from $10 for a single extension to $2,000 for a full head of
not-your-own-yet-still-human hair. Visit www.hairuwear.com for a list of salons
and to see before and after shots.
Don't want extensions glued to your own hair? Clip-ons made from human or
synthetic hair (Ken and Jessica's line includes hair made from Vibralite fiber) let
you flirt with a new look without committing to it. Popular brands include
PutOnPieces by Hair U Wear and Easihair.
Clip-ons are easier to use and don't require professional application. You simply
slip them in just below the crown, while keeping top layers out of the way with
clips. Because they are do-it-yourself, clip-ons are cheaper than the more
permanent version. For an idea of prices or to buy now, check out Jessica and
Ken's extensions here.
More....
A. Celebrities such as Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton have popularized hair
extensions in the past, with Jessica going so far as to go into the extension
business with her best friend and hairstylist Ken Paves (see their Website here).
While synthetic hair is about a fourth the cost of human hair, most celebs use
human hair extensions, such as Great Lengths (Hilton and Nicole Richie's
company of choice) to get the long hair nature hasn't blessed them with. Each
strand is "pre-tipped" with a synthesized keratin protein that acts as a glue to
bond the strands onto hair. Heat may be used to bond, or "melt" the glue, or
some stylists use FastFusion technology, which uses air pressure to bond
individual hairs in faster time.
Prices run anywhere from $10 for a single extension to $2,000 for a full head of
not-your-own-yet-still-human hair. Visit www.hairuwear.com for a list of salons
and to see before and after shots.
Don't want extensions glued to your own hair? Clip-ons made from human or
synthetic hair (Ken and Jessica's line includes hair made from Vibralite fiber) let
you flirt with a new look without committing to it. Popular brands include
PutOnPieces by Hair U Wear and Easihair.
Clip-ons are easier to use and don't require professional application. You simply
slip them in just below the crown, while keeping top layers out of the way with
clips. Because they are do-it-yourself, clip-ons are cheaper than the more
permanent version. For an idea of prices or to buy now, check out Jessica and
Ken's extensions here.
More....
Best Hairstyles By Body Type: Tall, Petite, Curvy
or Busty
Very tall women risk looking like pinheads if they get a super short hairstyle.
Leave the boy cuts to the pixie girls (think Wynona Ryder, French actress
Audrey Tatou, Natalie Portman, Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby).
Some tall women can get away with short hairstyles. As Shiloh, a reader of this
Website, point out, the "pioneer" of the pixie cut, Audrey Hepburn, was 5'7" --
quite tall even by today's standards. And if anyone can pull off a short hairstyle,
it was her. That said, onscreen, she looked quite petite.
A Do for Tall, Slender Women: A Soft Hairstyle
When you're super tall, chin-length or longer is more feminine than short
hairstyles. A hot look for you are soft, shoulder-length waves.
Cute & Petite? Don't Let Hair Get Too Long
Super long hair can dwarf a tiny body. You risk appearing like one of those
pageant kids. You know the ones? The 8-year-olds with extensions?
More....
or Busty
Very tall women risk looking like pinheads if they get a super short hairstyle.
Leave the boy cuts to the pixie girls (think Wynona Ryder, French actress
Audrey Tatou, Natalie Portman, Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby).
Some tall women can get away with short hairstyles. As Shiloh, a reader of this
Website, point out, the "pioneer" of the pixie cut, Audrey Hepburn, was 5'7" --
quite tall even by today's standards. And if anyone can pull off a short hairstyle,
it was her. That said, onscreen, she looked quite petite.
A Do for Tall, Slender Women: A Soft Hairstyle
When you're super tall, chin-length or longer is more feminine than short
hairstyles. A hot look for you are soft, shoulder-length waves.
Cute & Petite? Don't Let Hair Get Too Long
Super long hair can dwarf a tiny body. You risk appearing like one of those
pageant kids. You know the ones? The 8-year-olds with extensions?
More....
How to Properly Apply Hair Products - About.com
You won't achieve your desired hairstyle without hair products, according to
Antonio Gonzales, master stylist at Eva Scrivo salon in New York City.
"Water is not enough!" says Antonio. "The hair needs to be protected."
To properly apply a styling spray, cream or gel, saturate hair with product, then
comb product through hair so it is evenly distributed. You want the product to
coat each strand rather than just sit on top of it, according to Eva Scrivo in the
March 2007 issue of 'O' Magazine.
Antonio suggests using a wide-toothed comb or boar's hair brush to comb hair.
Never use plastic or metal brushes, he says.
You won't achieve your desired hairstyle without hair products, according to
Antonio Gonzales, master stylist at Eva Scrivo salon in New York City.
"Water is not enough!" says Antonio. "The hair needs to be protected."
To properly apply a styling spray, cream or gel, saturate hair with product, then
comb product through hair so it is evenly distributed. You want the product to
coat each strand rather than just sit on top of it, according to Eva Scrivo in the
March 2007 issue of 'O' Magazine.
Antonio suggests using a wide-toothed comb or boar's hair brush to comb hair.
Never use plastic or metal brushes, he says.