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Anyone can pull off a punk hairstyle. A modern-day punk cut is a quirky style that’s mostly flaunted by people who would love to get noticed around town.

Rebel hairstyles offer everyone some diversity, and they help folks express themselves too. Those who are willing to take them on find that there’s nothing boring or ordinary about being a punk, which is probably why so many people are going for them in 2016.

Another perk about this growing voluminous and colorful trend is that the revolutionary hair-flair complements almost any face shape.

Interested? Well, read on partner…

Long-Hair Rebels

Punk hairstyles for extended locks is all about parting and teasing the mane properly for some pop-culture flaunting. One can expect a variation of colors to highlight several portions around the mane.

Now, we’re not talking about those crazy-80s, fiercely-colored punks, which were rash “in-your-face” declarations; today’s punk coloring is more controlled with an soft, austere-rainbow allure.

Think of musician, Avril Lavigne, who in her thirties can still flaunt a contemporary punk look, even though she hit the big “3-0” last year, and you’ll have an idea of what we’re talking about.

Short Lock Revolts

Punk hairstyles for shorter manes seem to be popular among young adults, who are “still trying to find themselves.”

That’s not to say a mature person can’t pull one off; however, short punks usually own the brightest, crimson-hues, which seem to excite a lot of folks who are still in college.

Short rebel trends come in all flavors–from an eye-popping, undercut approach with personal, color-carved niceties (to pack a punch); to a traditional Mohawk with stripe designs.

But don’t forget, just like the long hair punk, the shorter version is edgy, but not at all “over the top.”

Punks Without colors

Punk haircuts don’t always have to own deep, bold colors in order to make a statement; sometimes, it’s just about working in a little attitude. Imagine a messy ‘do, in a light-color wash with some jagged highlights located throughout the mane.

Now, this may appear fairly tame to most people, but put this style on an individual with a sizzling personality, and you’ll have an overall look that’s sure to turn some heads no matter what.

Rebel hair without color is all about the minute details. For example, styles that are only long on top and short on the sides are not innately revolutionary by themselves; however, if the stylist adds some subtle touches, say uneven edges with textured bangs, this cut gets put on a pedestal for all to see.

For a hairstyle in Oklahoma City that fits you, call me (Anastasia) for an appointment.

Let’s face it, hair is not just hair. Most of us appreciate the parts of ourselves that define who we are, and at the same time, we try to null out the other parts that we would seriously love to change.

Just think about your good hair days and how it inherently raises your self-esteem when you look in the mirror.

Hence, hairs define us, but some people unfortunately have to deal with the life-long struggle of getting their locks to look just right everyday.

Women born with fine and curly textures may find themselves abusing their manes by applying all sorts of relaxers and conditioners for straighter or more controllable tresses.

Others may desperately wish that their hair grow, but face the reality that their locks will never extend after a certain point. Hair extensions are really the most economical solution for women with these hair texture types.

Now, if you can afford to have regular makeovers and suburb color, you also afford professional hair extensions. The cost really depends on how many extensions you need; how you attach them; and what type of extension grade you prefer.

However, most women find that the cost pans out to be the same as two or three full salon visits for every additional foot and a half in extension hair length.

With that being said, you don’t want to go super-cheap either. Women should stay away from extensions and hairpieces that are heavier than their own locks because if they’re too heavy, the extension may damage and break off. Here, owning a variety of weights is ideal.

On the contrary, some people have given extensions bad reps by claiming that the added pieces damage the already fragile mane that it’s trying to cure.

Women who use extensions will find that they shampoo and style less often– this means no heat or product damage, which equates in the long run to healthier hair. This means, when installed and worn correctly, hair extensions can actually protect the hair from of wear and tear.

Hair extensions also satisfy other hair desires– a woman can choose different hues and blend them with other extensions to give the appearance that they own some expensive highlights. Those with no volume can own great length again too.

Finally, women who use hair extensions can train them to form a preferred style without having to mess with daily blow-drys and hot ironing. But keep in mind that a pro-stylist will need to touch up your extensions, if you choose to train them to flaunt a particular hairstyle.

Taking them in for maintenance every three months or so should do the trick.

For long-lasting hair extensions in Oklahoma City, call me (Anastasia) for an appointment.

What is it about long and lustrous locks that seem to literally bounce as the supermodels walk the runways that get us thinking, “I want that hair?”

Astonishingly, the secret to bounce and shine apply to all women, regardless of what type of hair they were born with: the less you mess with your hair, the shinier, healthier and longer it will become. However, this does not mean to ignore the locks completely .

Let’s see if we can find a balance between doing and overdoing hair for extra bounce and shine…

Take care of the scalp …

Remember grandma telling us to brush our hair one hundred strokes each night? Well, there is some truth to this old adage–stimulating the scalp increases blood flow, which can boost hair growth. Here, the solution is to choose a brush with natural bristles (no hair-damaging steel or synthetic types) because what you want is to touch more of the scalp and less of the hair. A natural brush-bristle will prevent your locks from splitting and breaking before the length arrives.

Apply cold air…

Cool air seals the hair at the cuticle, assisting in embracing that shape, style and texture you’ve worked so hard to form. This is why most hair dryers own a cool setting–applying cold air to the tresses will give them more natural movement, which adds a good amount of fluffiness when walking outdoors. After applying a proper cool air treatment, your hairstyle will also in set in place instead of falling flat from length-heaviness or from harsh weather conditions.

Cold water works too…

For an instant shine boost, go for a cold-water splash before leaving the shower. This extra-shiny hair trick will shock the hair and seal the cuticle for a healthier look.

Don’t overdo the product apps…

Mousses, leave-in conditioners and silicone drops can magically boost length, volume and shine, but only when used properly and when applying the right amount. Just remember, less is better and never spray product directly onto your scalp. What you don’t want after an application is a soft and oily scalp with dry and frizzy ends.

Shampoo less and condition more…

Daily shampoos dry out the tresses by stripping away the oils that perform as inherent conditioners. Hence, shampooing only once a week (twice maximum) and focusing only on hydration, keeps the knots from forming and avoids hair breakage and frizzy split-ends.

Hair thickeners are ok but…

Overload is a bounce killer when using thickener products. As stated earlier, the more you use, the flatter your style will look the next day. Instead, ask your stylist for a layer cut without sacrificing length. The extra movement will flaunt a facade of thicker and bouncier hair.

For a great haircut or hairstyle in Oklahoma City, call me (Anastasia) for an appointment.

Many clients ask us for solutions on how to keep their styles looking great on the days they skip their shampoo. So, we thought that we would shout out some pro-stylist secrets on how to keep long-term gorgeousness in between the washes.

Add waves to fine hair.

When fine hair is left alone, it just seems to go limp. Further, washing thin hair every other day, and curling it for fullness can take hours on end. For fine hair, we suggest adding a bit of wave on those non-wash days to create body and to set the hair in place throughout the week. Doing this will also give you some extra mileage out of your style, which will require a bit less washing.

Women can simply add wave by sleeping in rollers. However, a more efficient way to create texture is by applying a volumizing spray over damp hair during wash days– just add the product and shake the locks with your fingers as you blow-dry, while pulling up the roots for some extra lift.

Once the hair is dry, wrap large sections around a small curling iron. After the waves cooled, brush them with the head upside down, and spray dry shampoo on the underside to keep the locks from falling flat. The process is really easy to do, and the volume will hold fine hair for almost three days.

Keep the curls bouncy.

Girls with curls who only wash their hair once or twice a week, may find themselves twisting their damp curls with their fingers for a couple of hours in order to keep them alive until the next wash cycle. An alternative to the finger twisting is just to leave those curls alone, and to apply a dollop of leave-in conditioner with a drop of de-frizzing gel to the swirls.

Spread the homemade formula throughout damp curls to add some long-term cling Next, blow-dry the hair for only a few minutes with a diffuser; then, let the swirls dry naturally–you can even go to sleep on damp curls, and you’ll find them in their natural place when you wake up.

Finally, once the hair is dry, use a medium curling iron on the outer swrils and on the face-framing strands. If the curls start to droop in between washes, just shake the roots to wake them up again.

Add shape to thicker hair.

If you own a mane with texture between straight and wavy, you may find that it takes forever to blow dry it straight between washes. Instead trying to go completely neat in between washes, attempt to balance everything out by adding a little shape.

Do this by working in a bit of styling cream through thick, damp hair and quickly blow-drying the locks, afterwards. You can also apply a flat iron from the midsection down, while rotating your wrist to create a small wave; the heat from the iron will also help prevent frizz. Finally, on the no-shampoo days, dab some styling cream on the ends for some extra contour. What you’ll find after performing this procedure is that your frizz-free shape will last for at least four full days without needing to wash or to add more products to keep the style in place.

Freshen up your bangs.

Bangs can get greasy if one goes for more than a full day without a wash. The trick with bangs is not to put any styling products on them; instead, apply a blow-dryer on low speed during wash days; and if your bangs look oily during the week, forget about the complete wash. Just mix a little water with a drop of dry shampoo and rub it through the fringe. Rinse and repeat a few times, followed by a quick, blow-dry and finger-combing. Using dry shampoo on your bangs will add two to three days between full washings.

For a great haircut or hairstyle in Oklahoma City, call me (Anastasia) for an appointment.

Let’s look at the hair type and texture that you were born with and pass on some self-styling advice that will inspire you to leave everything just as it is.

Petite Lock Personality

Short hair can own its own character, but it can also be hard to tame. We all know that short locks can get crazy, which is why most women with petite tresses learn to manage their hair at a young age by applying tons of hair product and tools; our advice to you is–let the locks run wild!

Remember that going short-hair-natural is gorgeous and that washing with conditioner instead of shampoo is the cure-all for exceptionally-dry, petite hair textures. Here, you should take a handful of conditioner and really massage it in, then apply a wide-tooth comb before rinsing. A good towel-dry on short hair with your head upside down will create some extra bounce too. Finally, rake in some leave-in conditioner on the damp hair, and every so often, apply an over-the-counter clarifying treatment to scrub the scalp and to remove product buildup.

Fine Hair Difficulties

Hair texture may take a turn when a woman reaches her 30’s, especially in those with fine hair. This happens because locks usually become thinner with age, which nudges some people to start using flat-irons to add more volume. It is true that this procedure can’t create a fuller effect, but flat irons on thin hair will absolutely kill the shine, which makes the overall style look thinner.

Try to lay off the hot tools and unplug the hair dryer, if you own fine hair. Here, air-drying is the way to go, which can take hours; so our advice is to toss those tresses up in a bun while there’re wet, and then sleep on it, or take them down at the end of the day. You’ll discover that doing this will add a lot of body and wave to some shinier locks. And as the shine returns, find some lightweight, hydrating product that comes with a rinse treatment to boost the shine even more. A good rule of thumb to follow is the less you try to make your thin hair look perfect, the healthier and fuller it will get; so embrace your texture with much; less tedious pride.

Girls With Curls

Some girls with curls always seem to want to keep their hair straight. While this may work for some, we suggest that you try falling in love with your natural curls. A lot of women find that they just don’t look themselves with smooth hair. Others discover that they really dislike spending hours in front of the mirror ironing their locks straight.

Our advice is to leave wet curls alone, and they’ll dry fast and become well-defined, without frizz. If you feel the urge to mess with your curls, you can detangle them before rinsing out the conditioner, but that should be it. Remember that natural curly hair textures just love ponytails and braids, of which can be removed at the end of the day for wavier locks. Curls are unique and beautiful–so why would you want to go straight?

For a hairstyle in Oklahoma City that fits you, call me (Anastasia) for an appointment.