One Set of Shears Does Not Fit All

Your stylist should take care to select the correct shears or clippers (and also know which one to use) for your hair texture. One size does not fit all, and if your hair is coming out wrong, this could be why. Ideally, your stylist should have several sets of tools, and adjust based on the client’s hair textures. For example fine straight hair should never be cut with a razor while thick wavy hair will release its curl and body if cut correctly with a razor. An experienced stylist knows that using the correct tool to cut and shape your hair will bring out the natural movement and use this knowledge to create a hair cut that is a work of art.

In cosmetology school your stylist learned how to use her shears and clippers. While some stylists have a natural talent, it does take practice and experience to learn to use the tools effectively. A talented stylist’s shears are an extension of her hand. She uses them to bring out your hair’s natural beauty by working with your hair’s growth patterns, thickness and texture. This is where knowing which tool to use is so important.

Using the incorrect pair of shears can leave you with an uneven cut and when your hair starts to grow out, these mistakes will become even more apparent. One of the hardest skills to learn is blending a clipper cut on men. Most men’s cuts start with the clippers and graduate to shears on the crown. This transition area around your head is very tricky to get even and blend. Unless your stylist is proficient with her clippers and has a steady hand, the result will be very undesirable. Selecting the correct set of guides for her clippers, your stylist can give you an even cut that will grow out and look good even weeks after she cuts it.

Look for a stylist who is experienced with cutting a wide variety of hair types. A talented stylist has a large arsenal of shears and clippers to choose from to meet all her client’s needs. You can’t cut everyone’s hair with one pair of shears and just like in clothing one size does not fit all, your stylist should be prepared to choose the right “fit” to ensure you get a balanced and even hairstyle that looks good when you leave the salon and for several weeks afterward.

Anastasia is a salon hair stylist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Out of town appointments welcome.

Jessica Simpson Style

You either love her or you don’t know her. She’s the all-American blonde princess who grew up in Texas, and brought that rich and sassy Texas attitude to Hollywood. You’ve got to give it to this bombshell beauty, she’s got a lot of staying power. She started to get noticed in 1999, and today, 11 years after, she’s got star power.

Her beautiful long hair has become a signature look for her, and somehow even with her experiments with other hair styles and hair lengths, nothing looks as great. It’s a young and vibrant hair style with lots of waves and texture. You can probably have this look, too. It’s very simple and won’t even require you to purchase major hair products just to get it right.

First of all, you need to have long hair (or get extensions), at least below the shoulders. Anything shorter than this won’t look as good. You need a superb hair cut. For this style, you need to get your long hair layered.

The stylist will create the look for you, but if you’re not prepared, it’s only going to last until your next shampoo. Don’t delay the shampoo because you can’t bear to lose the “look.” This would make your hair look oily. Instead follow these simple instructions:

After you shampoo your hair, air dry or blow dry until just damp, but not yet dry. Then, put some mousse, being careful not to overdo it. If you put too much of anything on your hair, it will make your hair look heavier, and it may even get itchy. At any rate, after the mousse application, allow you hair to dry.

It is best to keep your dry hair a few hours before going to the next step. This means you can shampoo the night before, then go to sleep. When you wake, you can begin to work magic on your hair.

Start by putting on a little shine serum (your stylist will have the right product or can fast order it for you, if you pay in advance), but only at the ends. This will help your hair against fly-aways. Then, with a hot curler or curling iron and using the biggest size, twirl your hair up to 2 inches from the roots. Jessica Simpson’s curls do not start from the top.

Once the curling iron has cooled a bit, gently pull it away from the hair but maintaining the curls. In other words, don’t drag down the curls or yank out the curling iron. Do this throughout.

When you’re done, spray your hair a bit then flip it over, and run your fingers through the curls gently. Your goal here is to shake the curls a bit so it gets that “Just woke up now” look that Jessica Simpson is famous for.
Bring your hair into position and tame the curls with a wide toothed comb or brush. Jessica likes to part her hair on one side, so why don’t you try it and, if you have her light baby bangs, just drape them sexily over one eye.
Finally, apply some hair spray to keep the curls in place. Hello, Jessica!

As always, consult your stylist to find the right recommendations for your hair texture, face shape, etc.

Anastasia is a salon hair stylist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Out of town appointments welcome.

Taylor Swift Hair Style

American country pop princess, Taylor Swift has many women going gaga over her hair styles.

She basically has two hair styles that have been creating such a furor – the lovely long curls and the long straight hair. Although both styles look fabulous on her, many of her fans prefer the soft curls. It seems to epitomize the fantasy princess-like image she is popular and loved for.

In December 2009, Taylor Swift surprised the industry and her fans with an amazing straw straight hair style. People were buzzing about the change, asking if it was because of her boyfriend, the star of the Twilight film? However, even with all the commotion of finding Taylor with a new hair do, it wasn’t long before we started seeing those beautiful curly, golden locks again.

Her evening look is studied elegance. She likes to look a little grown up and puts her hair up with soft tendrils softly caressing her face. It’s a great look – formal without being boring; natural without being messy. Funny thing is, it is a messy hair style, but she pulls it off with so much aplomb and confidence, girls are racing to the salon just to get the Taylor Swift look for their prom night, date, wedding, or other special evening occasion.

The day look of Taylor Swift is also a laid back casual, hair down look that moves naturally in sync with every body movement. If you want similar curls or straight hair, for a pop princess/diva look, consult your stylist about your hair texture.

Anastasia is a salon hair stylist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Out of town appointments welcome.

Jessica Alba Style

Maybe it’s her Mexican, Dutch, and French background, but Jessica Alba seems to fit in anywhere she goes. Of course, when she first started out as a 12 year old in bit parts, her hair and make-up had a tendency to be over the top. However, none of the flushed cheeks and over-blown hair is obvious today. Clearly, Jessica Alba has come a long way since then.

If you talk to Jessica Alba, she would tell you that she never imagined that people would be describing her as exotic, but that’s exactly what she is, a beautiful, exotic woman. Her girl-next-door image is not the layered, country-style, come-what-may look. Rather, it’s a casualness about her hair, clothes and make-up that brings out that amazing approachable and super-likeable personality.

If one were to describe the style of Jessica Alba, it would be never contrived, welcoming, and capped off always with her trademark smile.

When it comes to hair, Jessica Alba has gone through the book, and experimented with many hair styles and hair colors in the past, but never has she looked more beautiful than today. Her affinity with highlights probably started early in her career because it has become practically her hair style trademark.

To get that Jessica Alba look, it isn’t just about the soft, long, brown curls and highlights, but also making sure that hair accessories never go over the top. It seems her preference though is for long hair – straight or wavy. Her highlight are always on the blonde side and compliment her skin tone and hair color tremendously well.

To get her hair style, you need to have the ends layered for that bouncy effect. Achieve the soft look by also layering the sides of the face to gently frame your best facial features. Unless you have naturally thick, wavy hair, you will need to use volumizing hair products to give the illusion of natural waves.

After applying the volumizing hair product (spray or mousse) on your damp hair, flip your head down, and blow dry. Then gently massage the roots to get that bouncy California girl-next-door appeal. If you want more waves, simply use your fingers to scrunch your hair as you blow dry. You can also use medium sized curling aids, but never curl up to the roots, just the middle to bottom end.

Finally, use a diffuser and hair wax to remove the frizziness. Keep in mind that less is better, so don’t go overboard with the styling products because it can weigh down your hair and make it look oily or heavy. Of course it starts with a great cut, with your goals in mind, so as always consult your stylist.

Anastasia is a salon hair stylist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Out of town appointments welcome.

Carmen Electra Hair

Born in 1972, Carmen Electra may be known to you as the one-time wife of Dennis Rodman, Playboy bunny several times over, Baywatch babe, or the Carmen in reality series Carmen & Dave. Whichever image sticks, there’s one common element in all – her amazing hair and the many ways she knows how to dress it up.

The amazing part is that with every new hair style, she seems to re-invent herself into someone more exciting. Take for instance her hair color. Carmen Electra has probably run the gamut of light to dark hair, blonde to dark brown, and each hair color seems to look incredible. Of course, a personal favorite of many stylists would be the light brown with highlights that seems to bring out her incredible eyes.

Carmen Electra has also gone from straight to wavy, and then, to curly long locks. Each look is runway perfect, making her look completely in control of her looks. Of course, the highlights have become a signature look for her, no matter what the hair color is.

Another signature look for this bombshell beauty is the pulled back hair style. You will rarely see her with her hair not pulled away from her face, showing her extreme confidence. Whether pulled up in a chignon, or long and loose, she will always use her hair to highlight her face, and not the other way around.

Her 2010 look is on the medium brown side with the expected highlights and soft curls. Her one faux pas around June 2009, was her messy rocker look with raccoon eyes. Not a pretty sight at all. However, that’s all in the past, and it looks like she’s got ‘it’ back. She’s wearing a formal hair style and an amazing ponytail with curls galore. She is even trying soft bangs for a really pleasant hair change.

Carmen Electra turns heads everywhere she goes. If you want a similar style and don’t have long hair, no need to wait, you can get extensions.

Anastasia is a salon hair stylist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Out of town appointments welcome.

Children’s Haircuts Need Variety and Style

Boys and girls hair styles can be as fun and as varied as their parent’s. Whether your child wants a long or short style, he or she has a wide range of styles to choose from. There are many factors that will help you to determine which type of style will work for your child.

The first thing to consider is your child’s age. If very young, you may want to consider a simple cut. You will be the one who has to take care of your young child’s hair, and you don’t want a cut that will require a lot of maintenance. Young children look best in simple, carefree styles.

Take lifestyle into consideration. Is your child active and plays sports? If so, consider a shorter style that is easy to care for like a short comb forward style for boys. Active girls may prefer a short bob or layered cut that is wash and go with a minimal amount of styling time, while some may want to have long hair that they can pull back into a ponytail to give them more options.

As your child nears teenage years they will want more sophisticated styles. There are several options available that are easy to care for yet give your pre-teen a hip sense of style. Just look at any Disney or Nickelodeon show and you will see that boys and girls alike have short and long styles that have a lot of fun and movement. Encourage your pre-teen to stay with styles that don’t require a lot of fuss and product since they will still have get to school on time, and they need enough sleep.

No matter what style your child desires, a good stylist can help you and your child make the right choice for their age and lifestyle. Mimicking popular styles should be moderated by tailoring them to your child’s hair type and thickness. Consult a stylist who enjoys working with children.

Anastasia is a salon hair stylist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Out of town appointments welcome.

Make A Bold Fashion Statement With The Latest 2010 Punk Hair Styles

In the world we live in, diversity, creativity, and originality always attracts attention. It draws people to look and stare, especially if what they see is pleasing to the eye. Punk hair is all these. However, there is a thin line with punk hair styles between what is considered fashionable, and what is considered simply atrocious.

Finding the right balance is what 2010 hair styles is all about. With punk hairstyles, you need to make sure that it will compliment, not just your outfit, but, your face, your lifestyle, and the overall image you want to project.

Shocking the world with a punk hair do is not that big a deal anymore. What will make people stop and appreciate the punk look is if it is styled properly, not grungy-looking, and timely.

The latest in punk hairstyles that are going to create the right image for you are the windswept look, punk Mohawk, the skate punk look, and the Gothic punk style.

The windswept look is the easier hair cut to shift to punk. All you need is a great textured cut, and then you style it with colors, hard fringes, and the right make-up. The beauty of this hair style is that it is very versatile and low maintenance.

On the other hand, the punk Mohawk look is high maintenance, and will need a lot of styling products and time to get the right look. Usually, with this edgy hair cut, you need to highlight the difference in style with vivid colors, braids, and hair length. You also have the option of creating spikes or leaving it short.

The skate punk hair style is an asymmetrical cut that should have highlights and spikes. Check out Kelly Osborne to get the idea.

Another word for Gothic is the horror look. It has the expected short spiky look, usually in dark hair colors. This is the “I am dangerous” kind of look that a woman can try, but will not always be appropriate in all occasions. While it is going to be a liberating experience to try this hair style, it is usually reserved for the younger generation.

If you want to try the punk hair style, but are afraid to go all out, then keep your hair length longer than the boy cut. You can also get faux Mohawks or choppy edges. Finally, the hair colors you decide on should be more on the neutral side, than on the bright oranges or green. This way, its extremely easy to shift to a more conservative look.

Anastasia is a salon hair stylist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Out of town appointments welcome.

The Hot New Hair Styles for 2010 For Fine Hair

The idea you should keep in mind with fine hair is how to create volume. However, this can go overboard very easily if you allow it to. Here are easy ways to puff up your fine hair while staying fashionable this 2010.

Try bouffant ponytail hair styles for the perfect day look which can have a dozen different looks on its own. You can also create some waves if you have medium to long hair. This will glam up your look for the evenings.

Other hair styles for fine hair that is going to be a huge hit are the Bob, layered look, bangs, and the structured hair style.

The Bob is a great choice for women with fine hair because it’s length will create an image of movement, and this translates to the perception of body. It will also usually compliment the cheekbones and your chin.

The layered look can easily go overboard if you have too much layers. For instance, with fine hair, if you add layer upon layer, the end result will emphasis your fine hair. Maintain a medium length hair cut with more tapering towards the ends of the hair. Avoid layering the hair all over. If your hair is curly but fine, you should get more curls to give the illusion of volume in your hair. Use the scrunching method if your curls are natural; or a styling aid like the curling iron.

Fine hair needs to be less bogged with styling products. Thus, as much as possible avoid using too much gel or spray. Keep away from the bold razor look, and avoid using too much heat on your hair. You should consider adding texture and highlights to give the impression of thick hair. You can also use bangs – either full bangs or gentle fringes to create the fuller hair image.

Fine hair is not a bad thing to have, but you need to know how to style it to make full use of your thin hair’s advantages. Also, know the type of hair you have so that you can choose the appropriate fine hair style for you.

Sexy, Glamorous Curly Hair Styles For 2010

2010 is promising to be a very interesting year for hair styles. It’s like Independence Day run amuck. Based on what we have seen so far from last quarter of 2009 and coming into January this year, hair stylist predict that curls will still remain a style favorite.

The trend with curls for 2010 is not the tight, stiff curls, but soft, gentle rolls of hair cascading down a woman’s back. It’s going to a wonderful year of sexy, glamorous curly hair styles.

For spring, many stylist predict the curly messy hairdos up in a gentle bun with a bit of hair framing the face. The interesting part of this trend is that it is so easy to do it on your own. Of course, nothing beats the professional touch for nights out on the town. This is because it isn’t just a simple case of “bun-on-the-run” but a more controlled effect with some degree of controlled movement and texture.

This brings us to the management of curly hair which is very important to stay in touch with fashion today. Having curly hair always makes a statement. It draws people’s attention. This can work for or against you because curls need more time and attention. The curly hair trends for 2010 needs definition. In other words, you need to get your curly locks under control. If you allow it to run wild without definition, that’s exactly the opposite of the 2010 look.

To do this, ask your stylist to slightly layer your hair to keep the weight even. The best lengths for 2010’s fashion look for curly hair would still be the medium to long hair. You can add some straight bangs to your look to put some contrast and style. Avoid curly bangs though because it just is too reminiscent of a young baby girl look, which is not a 2010 fashion statement.

Anastasia is a salon hair stylist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Out of town appointments welcome.

Wavy Hair Hits The Red Carpet This 2010!

Short and sweet or long and breezy – wavy hair has no limits. You can enjoy the wave-styled hairdo at almost any length. For 2010, waves are going to make a bold fashion statement as you probably have seen in the magazines and celebrity shows.

The difference in the 2010 wavy look would be in use of color, highlights, and texture. Naturally, if you want to get the wavy hair, you need to get a professional cut. This is not something that can be done properly in a barber shop or at home. It is only after the stylist has cut your hair that you can go home and try different looks.

Two of the 2010 trends for wavy hair are the wavy shag and the wavy bob. The wavy shag is like a “just got out of bed look.” It’s messy but with a lot of control, and it’s movement but with a lot of style. To get this look, you must have medium to thick hair because the hair cut should have a lot of layering. On the other hand, if the layering is done wrong, and is not graduated, the end result would be too choppy. It will also encourage frizzy hair.

The wavy bob is a stylish fashion statement – just like what you would see on a lot of the movie stars today like Katie Holmes, who brought the bob back into vogue. The difference with the wavy bob is that you can have thin hair. Thick hair would be a strike out because it would be very difficult to control, and the tendency is for the hair to look wild.

Aside from the getting the 2010 wavy hair look, another bonus with this style would be the fact that wavy hair does not require much time and attention. The point would be to look as if you did not struggle for a couple of hours fixing your hair, or sitting in a salon for over an hour just to get the right wavy look. And even if you did, pulling off the wavy look means being nonchalant about your hair, thereby looking natural and fresh all the time.

Anastasia is a salon hair stylist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Out of town appointments welcome.

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