Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Glistening Hair Trends 2012

Glistening Hair styles In a season defined by minimalism and natural beauty, hairstylists channeled easy elegance for spring. The sporting life was a popular theme with styles that looked fresh from the ocean or outdoors, and classic American glamour had a big moment with polished ponytails, graceful braids, and bouncy blowouts. Still, nothing was too perfect or impeccable deconstructed waves and undone knots and twists proved that having a bit of an edge is as chic as ever. Plus see the top makeup trends.
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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Hair Trends 2012

Hair Trends 2012, The year marks the true start of a new decade, and yet 2012's fashion trends are all about revival. True, there is a unique undertone of a modernist style appearing, but take some of the most iconic styles of the 20th century, infuse them with quality, and you'll find the basis for the dominant styles of 2012. The year's hair trends are no different. For fashionisers in 2012, hair is all about revivals and evolution. Read on for the full report.
Hair Trends 2012, The year marks the true start of a new decade, and yet 2012′s fashion trends are all about revival. True, there is a unique undertone of a modernist style appearing, but take some of the most iconic styles of the 20th century, infuse them with quality, and you’ll find the basis for the dominant styles of 2012.
Hair Trends 2012, The year’s hair trends are no different. For fashionisers in 2012, hair is all about revivals and evolution. With styles and colours we’re seeing the best of 2011 reborn, whereas cuts are offering reworked and luxurious revivals of styles that sit perfectly with the year’s clothing trends.
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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Long Hairstyle Ideas

Sleek long hairstyles can be a good option to style for any event whether it is a formal or a casual. You can style your long tresses by just adding some variation to it and can make them look gorgeous. Here are some easy long hairstyling tips to help you get a perfect hairstyle to achieve a gorgeous look.
Sleek-straight hair with blunt bangs
Super sleek and straight long tresses with a blunt cut can do a lot to enhance your beauty. Fine cut bangs or fringes which are bent slightly inwards at the ends create a vintage look whereas the layered tresses throughout which are cut in different length layers provide a modern look.
Style Mantra:

    If your hair is naturally straight then you can easily get into this style. Apply a small proportion of styling lotion or a thickening hair spray and then blow dry your tresses with your fingers to remove excess moisture from them.
    After that smooth your tresses using a blow dryer and a large barrel brush.
    Sprinkle a small amount of hairspray to add texture and hold to the hairstyle.
    If you have natural wavy hair, then you can make use of straightening iron to straight them or you can get them chemically treated.
Who can wear this style?

The haircut is great for those having an oval or square shaped face. The blunt bangs can reduce the length of the oblong face whereas the well defined layers can accentuate the bone structure. The haircut can work best with almost any hair type fine to medium or straight to wavy hair.
Styling tip:

Apply the hairstyling products using hands in order to avoid applying too much in one area. Also blow dry your tresses in the direction you want your tresses to fall. You can also make use of a hair straightener if needed.
Long layered wavy hairstyle with sassy side fringe

This is one of the most preferred hairstyle for women having long tresses with side fringes as this hairstyle brings a well defined and fuller look to the face. The hairstyle accentuates the facial features as well reduces the width of the forehead.
Style Mantra:

Rub a volumizing mousse or styling lotion through towel-dried tresses from root to the tip.
After the excessive moisture is eradicated, blow dry your tresses using a large round brush. Lift your tresses at the roots to add some volume to fine tresses while drying and then wrap your bangs around the brush to flip them out.
Once your tresses are completely dry, wrap the bottom half of your tresses around a hot curling iron. Rake your fingers through the waves to separate them.
Now mist your tresses with a strong hold spray to give a finish to the style.
Image Credit:Sophie Louise Davis
Who can wear this style?

The haircut is great for those having oval shaped face. The long and side swept bangs can shorten the length of the face whereas the layers will accentuate the bone structure. The hairstyle works best for the women having fine and straight hair.
Veronica waves

The waves set beautifully on long hair remind of the famous Hollywood actress Veronica Lake. Her blonde haircut during the 1940s was considered as the most glamorous hairstyle.

Style Mantra:

Start with damp or dry clean hair. Apply a small proportion of styling lotion or a thickening spray and blow dry your tresses with your fingers to remove excess moisture from them.
Now smooth your tresses with a blow dryer and a large round brush.
Create a side part and curl the ends of your tresses throughout using a large curling iron or large hot rollers in the same direction to create one wave.
After that take a small section of your tresses closest to the front across the top above your forehead.
Now slide the iron to create fine curls under and up to the scalp. After that wrap your tresses around the curling iron once.
Flip the curling iron over and slide it down and wrap the tresses around once.
Repeat the above steps until you are just above the under curl at the bottom.
Create waves only in the front or on either side of the face, so that the waves are created in similar direction.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Hair Care Tips

The following are some basic hair care tips that you can use to improve the health and look of your hair.
General
A healthy lifestyle will mean healthier hair for you. Excessive stress, smoking, not exercising and not eating nutritiously are not healthy for your hair.

Get enough sleep.
Hair Products (Gel, mouse, hair spary...)
Avoid using hair styling products with alcohol which dries out hair.
Avoid puting hair styling products directly on your scalp; if you put it on your scalp you'll clog the pores on your head.

Swimming
Before entering a pool, wet your hair so your hair will soak up the initial water instead of the chlorinated water.

When swimming where a cap to protect your hair from chlorinated water, if you choose not to wear a cap make sure you shampoo and condition your hair right after you are done swimming.

Drying
Hot air can be damaging to your hair so when using a hair dryer use the cool setting.

Don't leave the blowdryer in one spot for more than a few seconds, keep it moving and at a good distance away from your hair.

To speed up the drying process, pat your hair dry with a towell and let the remaining moisture in your hair dry naturally.
Gently use your fingers or a pick to untangle any knots while your hair is drying.

Combing/Brushing
Use a brush whose bristles are made from natural animal hairs, it is softer and more flexible, which means less damage will be done to your hair.

Hair is most fragile when it is wet so avoid brushing or combing when it's wet, or else it will cause breakage. Wait until your hair is almost completely dry before brushing it.

Use brushes/combs with widely spaced bristles/teeth and smooth tips. Sharp tooth combs can damage your hair, cause split ends, and scratch your scalp.

To keep your brushes and combs clean, wash them weekly using soap or shampoo.

Comb your hair to remove any tangles before brushing it.

Begin by combing your hair gently at the ends to get any tangles out and work your way up to the base of your hair.

Always brush/comb with a downwards stroke.

Avoid using plastic brushes/combs which create static electricity

Shampooing and Conditioning
Buy shampoos & conditioners that match your hair type. Trial and error is the best way to find out what specific hair product is best for your hair.

Shower with warm water; hot water can dry and/or irritate the scalp.

It is important to wash your hair; shampooing removes dirt, dead skin cells, hair oils, any hair products you may put into your hair.

When shampooing, rinse your hair out before applying any shampoo to remove any dust, dirt, and any other foreign items, then apply the shampoo onto your scalp and massage it gently with your finger tips and work your way outwards. After you are done make sure that you thouroughly rinse out your hair to remove any shampoo residue that may be left. Shampoo residue may dry your scalp/hair and or attract dirt. It is recommended that you only lather once to avoid drying your hair out. If you have oily hair, lathering again may stimulate your oil glands to create even more oil than normal.

You should wash your hair as often as you feel necessary to keep it clean but a general rule for oily hair is that you should wash it every day or every other day and for dry hair only wash it 2-3 times a week. Try rotating the shampoo and conditioner periodically, your hair responds differently to different products.

Use a conditioner after shampooing; it'll moisturize your hair, give it extra protection, add shine, reduce static, and makes it easier to untangle.

Use a leave in conditioner; it'll hydrate and protect your hair. A leave in conditioner on your hair is the equivalent of moisturizer on your face.

When conditioning your hair, try to spread conditioner evenly through out your hair and leave it in for a couple of minutes before rinsing out your hair.

Put the conditioner in at about an inch away from the scalp, the roots of your hair contain the most oils and usually don't need the extra conditioning.

Be gentle when shampooing and conditioning. Don't use excessive force rubbing your hair, remember hair is most vunerable when wet.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Find Your Perfect Prom Hairstyle

Get inspired by these romantic, trendy, and classic hairstyles for your big night! Whatever your vibe is, there's a hairstyle to match your prom look!

Roman Ponytail
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Comb your hair back into a sleek ponytail at the crown of your head. Use a fine-tooth comb to help smooth any bumps.
Step 2: Dip your fingertips into a pomade, then lightly run them over your hair — it will maximize shine and fight frizz all night long.
Step 3: Tie a metallic piece of silk cord around the base of your pony, leaving two long pieces on either side. Crisscross them down the length of your pony. When you get to the end, wrap them around tightly a few times, knot the cord, then snip the excess.
Tip:
Gently pull sections of your pony with your fingers for a more volumizing shape.

Prom Hair Ideas Inspired

“For day, I saw a lot of hair that looks undone this season on the runways,” notes Thai Le, stylist at FRANK CASSI BEAUTY, a salon on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, FL, co-owned by Frank Friscioni, Color Director at Oscar Blandi Salon in NYC. “To achieve this great, flattering look, simply pull your hair back loosely and tie it into a couple of knots. Then stick a couple of bobby pins in to keep it (somewhat) in place!”
“At night, it’s the slicked back hair pulled into a bun for that sleek, chic runway-funway look. Find a side part and tie your hair back into a low ponytail. Use a wax to add shine and tame all the fly-aways. Braid the ponytail and then keep twisting it until it knots up. Use a few bobby pins to secure the twisted braid into a bun. Your hair will say F-A-S-H-I-O-N-I-S-T-A!” says Le.
The runway in NYC fashion week had a few focused hairstyles that are ideal for all hair types. Here’s some looks that may work for your prom hair:
- “Slicked back” is usually a no fail all nighter. A sleek straight pony or knotted bun allow for easily maintained styles.
- The “center or side part” was embraced with loose frizzy curls, tight slicked back pony and bun, shiny curls and flat iron straight looks. Sometimes a simple part embraces a facial feature more then makeup does!

- Retro styles also stole some shows. Pin-up girl inspired looks include loose curls, rolled bangs, slicked sides and bows/bandanas to hold the style in place

10 Trendy Ways To Wear A Bun

Amongst the braids, feathers and colored tips we’ve seen this season, the summer bun has also made a splash as one of the hottest hairstyles of the summer.  The great thing is, you don’t have to be a ballerina to wear a bun and there are literally tons of ways to wear the style!  
1. The Slick Classic Bun
 2. The Textured Classic Bun
3. The Messy Bun
 4. The Sassy Side Bun

 5. The Sleek Braided Bun
To help spike your bun creativity, we’ve compiled pics of our ten favorite bun hairstyles to give you a few ideas… 

6. The Messy Braided Bun
 7. The High Messy Bun With Headband
 8. The Ballerina Bun
 9. The Sleek Side Bun With Accessory
10. The Bun With Volume