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Flattering Hair Color Options for Women Over 40 – Hair Stylist, OKC

As a mature woman you want to at least look your age, or just a tad younger. You want to make sure your hair color complements your image. To get the right color there are some tried and true rules you want to follow so you get the best results for your age. . Certain hair coloring strategies will create a more youthful look in older women. It’s good to know what you want before you approach your stylist for a hair color change.

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For women who are blonde or considering going blonde, you’ll want to consider getting bangs and layers in your hair. Instead of bleaching your entire head of hair, it might be wiser to go with extensive highlights instead. If you have layers, bangs, and highlights, you won’t have to return to your stylist as often for touch-ups. Layers will help hide your roots and highlights will simply make roots less obvious.

Get a hair cut that has plenty of choppiness to it and get some long bangs in tandem with streaks if you want to roll back the clock by ten years. Most stylists agree that bold blonde highlights along with the lift that layers provide help to hide wrinkles and other signs of aging. Going blonde with highlights instead an all-over color change is a much better choice than getting your hair dyed red. Unless red hair is natural, this color can bring out blotchiness in the skin and highlight some of the features that aging women want to cover up. A honey blonde hair color with plenty of sunny tones helps tone down the look of brown spots.

If highlights aren’t your thing, ask your stylist to use darker tones on the hair underneath and lighter tones on the hair on top. Better yet, use even brighter highlights around the face. The effect of using color to create depth can have an immediately de-aging impact on the face and making the color of the hair slightly darker underneath gives the overall look remarkably natural.

If you decide to go blonde, or add some highlights to hair that’s already blonde, you’ll need to make sure to maintain your locks. Hair that’s been bleached or highlighted can be sensitive to heat styling and therefore prone to breaking off. After you get your hair bleached or highlighted, you’ll need to do regular hair treatments to keep your hair thoroughly conditioned.

Whatever you do, make sure you choose a color that isn’t too dark for your skin. Super dark hair color can highlight wrinkles and bring out features that give away your age. Instead, if you’re going to change your hair color, choose a tone that’s just one shade lighter than your natural color.

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The Perils of Dyeing Your Own Hair

Though the aisle of hair color that you see at the grocery store can give off the impression that dyeing your hair is an easy and lax affair, in reality it just isn’t always wise. True, some women go home with a box from the grocery store and end up with acceptable results, but it’s rare for the average civilian to use a little box from Wal Mart to end up with fabulous results. Dyeing your own hair can seem fun and bold if you’re in the right mood, but after it’s done and the results are in, often women feel raw, vulnerable, and terrified. What have I done? Is a common phrase uttered by women who could have gone to the salon instead. If you’re considering dyeing your hair on your own, first consider some of the possible cons to taking this task on solo.

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First of all, it’s hard to reach the back of your head. Indeed, you can’t see the back of your head without arranging a set of mirrors just so. Though you may be great at brushing the hair on the back of your head, dyeing it is something different entirely. You need to be able to look at the hair…closely. If you don’t get good coverage on the back of your head, you might not even know it. You may have blonde showing through a deep red color, which would be embarrassing if you were aware of it. It can make a big difference just having someone there to help you do the back part of your hair, but better yet, go to a stylist where they’ll meticulously dye every strand of hair using the right tools and high-quality stuff that won’t fry your locks.

Speaking of frying your hair, even with the best intentions, boxed hair dye kits can really do a number on your dreads. Healthy hair is generally more attractive than hair that’s full of split ends no matter what the color. If you choose the wrong hair dye product, though you could end up with deep black to bright blonde hair that’s riddled with split ends. Worse, you could end up with hair that’s breaking off right up to the roots, especially if you’ve dyed your hair (without letting it grow out) before using a cheaper, store-bought product. Women who have had large portions of their hair break off at the scalp always wish they had just paid the money and taken the time to go to the salon. If you’ve dyed your own hair in the past without letting it regrow and you’re thinking of forging ahead with a new hair color on your own, think again. Have a stylist evaluate your situation and use a product that won’t cause all your hair to fall out.

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Go Bold or Subtle With Pastel Hair Color – Oklahoma Hair Salon

One of the hottest trends this season is pastel hair color. Whether you want to add just a touch of color or go all out, the choices are almost endless. Some of your options include dipped dyed ends, shots of color here and there, peek a boo highlights, light pastel highlights all over, and a full head of pastel color. Choose your favorite colors this season and ask your stylist for some pastel color.

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Blonde to blue is a stunning combination. In this picture honey blonde hair fades into a deep pastel blue. This combination is also very attractive on darker hair. Your stylist will have to bleach the ends of your hair first if you have dark brown or brunette hair to get this effect.

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Pink to purple is one of the most popular pastel combinations. In this picture very light pastel pink deepens into almost lavender ends. The key to this look is a sealmess transition from one color to the next. You don’t want a line of demarcation to spoil this very pretty and feminine combination.

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Silver hair is another hot trend, and when combined with black ends it creates a stark contrast. Women of all ages are embracing sliver gray as their hair color of choice. You can use any color for the ends, but this combination is very trendy right now.

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If you’re daring enough, all over pastel color is an option. In this picture mint green hair plays off her eye color. You can use blue, purple, pink, orange, or any color you want for this look. Just remember if you have dark hair, it will need to be lightened first.

Ask your stylist about one of the hottest trends this season. She can help you choose the color combination and look right for you.

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Hair Styles in the News – March 29 2013

The right hair style and color can amp up your most flattering features and play down those that are less than perfect. Finding the right look can help you leave a positive impression wherever you go but it takes some research and serious thought. A number of celebrities regularly push the boundaries when it comes to hair styles and color, which has inspired countless commoners to lop or dye their own strands. Experimenting with all the trendy possibilities to find what works is perhaps the best way to find your own A-List hair.

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English: Nicki Minaj live on Femme Fatale Tour in 2011. Português: Nicki Minaj ao vivo na turnê Femme Fatale Tour em 2011. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Beyoncé recently appeared wearing bleached out blonde hair that got everyone’s attention, topping off her new look with bright red lipstick. The final result is eye-catching and definitely thought-provoking for those who idolize her, but not everyone can get away with seriously bleached out locks. Choosing the right hairstylist to do a major color change like hers is absolutely necessary to get results that look as good as Beyoncé’s.

After ditching her hair and make-up crew recently, Nicki Minaj sported a similarly bleached out hair style that surprised fans who are used to more radical dreads. Minaj wants to be taken more seriously as a hip-hop artist and so, in an effort to create an entirely new look, she put together a novel glam squad with a slightly more conservative edge. There will be no more Kool-Aid colored locks for her, at least according to some sources.

Miley Cyrus has been exploring daring new boundaries with her hair style, going shorter and sportier as time passes. She recently lopped off her long hair for a pixie cut and went blonde, but at the beginning of March tried out the “platinum” look. Fans were seeing blue, but she corrected them by tweeting on March 4th, 2013 that, “My hurrr ain’t blue. That s—ts PLATINUM.”

Though admittedly, Miley Cyrus has a distinctly blu-ish hue to her hair, Katy Perry is currently pushing the limits on blue locks herself. Shortly after breaking up with husband Russell Brand, the pop star was spotted with what some described as “blueberry” colored hair. Her goal was to strike a balance between “crazy and mature”. The final result was sleek and expressive and though fans were somewhat shocked by the change, Perry seems to be wearing her bold new color with confidence.

If you decide to express yourself like Katy Perry or go for a bombshell bleached-out look this season, keep in mind that straight hair is back in style and try to put together a color and style package that best fits your image and facial features. Don’t be afraid to experiment and be bold this season. If you decide to use eccentric hair colors to express yourself you certainly won’t be alone.

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Ombre Hair Color Still Going Strong for Fall 2012 – Oklahoma City Hairstyles

Ombre hair color became very popular last year, and it is still going strong for Fall. Many celebrities are wearing ombre colors ranging from dark to light, light to dark, along with pastel and vibrant colors. Just about any color combination goes, it all depends on your taste and how wild you want to go. One of the prettiest color combinations is soft brown fading to a golden blonde. This is a good option if you are growing out your blonde color since because the color fades from the dark roots into paler ends.

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Since your ends will most likely be bleached before the tint is applied, there are some special hair care tips you need to follow to keep your hair looking and feeling strong and healthy. Moisture is what will keep your hair from looking and feeling like straw. Use deep moisturizing conditioners at least once a week. Don’t use them more often or your hair might start to look greasy and heavy, and you might want to use them only on the ends. Always use a heat protection product before you use high heat tools like a blow dryer, curling iron, and flat iron. Avoid products which contain alcohol as it will dry your hair. Be sure to go to your stylist for a trim at least every six weeks. This will keep split ends under control and help your style to look great.

Creating an ombre look takes practice and skill. It is important to go to the salon to have this look done properly. Most stylists use the Balayage technique. This involves using a brush to paint the tints onto the hair. This technique lets your stylist blend the colors seamlessly. Ask your stylist about ombre color and what she suggests for color combinations. Also ask here about professional products to keep your hair in top shape and looking great.

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This Season’s Hot Style is a Blonde Pixie Cut – Oklahoma City Hairstylist

Not long ago Miley Cyrus tweeted pictures her new short blonde pixie cut. It would seem she started a bit of a trend. Last Tuesday Elisabeth Moss showed off her new blonde pixie cut at the premier of For a Good Time, Call in NYC. This is a very attractive style and can be worn by almost all women. It looks best on women with delicate features, but your stylist can tailor a pixie look for your facial shape and hair texture. While blonde seems to be the preferred color of the season, many other colors are still very popular. Red, chocolate brunettes, and even pastels are very chic.

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The key to getting a good pixie cut is to find a stylist who can work with your hair’s natural texture and thickness. Cutting very thick and wavy hair is much different than working with very straight or thin hair. Your stylist should be versed in all types of hair texture and thickness to give you a pixie that will work with your natural hair and not against it. Using the right styling products will also make a world of difference. If you have thick wavy or curly hair, use some gel to keep everything under control and prevent frizz. On the other hand if you have thin or very straight hair, a bit of styling paste will add volume and movement to your hair.

Just because your hair is short doesn’t mean your styling options are limited. You can wear your pixie straight and combed down flat, with some texture, curls, or waves, or if you’re daring spike it up with super hold paste or gel. Add a pretty bow, barrette, or clip for a pretty look. Since a pixie is a short cut it is important to make sure your scalp is healthy. This will give you shiny and healthy looking hair. Use moisturizing products and avoid any styling products which contain alcohol since they will dry out your scalp and your hair. Avoid product build up by using a clarifying shampoo at least twice a month, more often if you use a lot of product. These products remove any left over build up that can make your hair lay flat and look dull. Ask your stylist to give you a short pixie this season, and join in this very pretty and feminine trend.

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Trend Alert Pale Ash Blonde with Pastel Highlights – Oklahoma City Hairstylist

Pale ash blonde hair with pastel highlights began showing up on runways a few seasons ago, and now this trend is catching on with celebrities and on the street. Pale blonde, almost gray/silver hair is very trendy this summer. Add a pop of pastel color and you’ve got a very feminine and sexy look. You have many options with this trend. You can have the pastel colors mixed into your hair as highlights, or have them peek out from under your hair in the back. Another popular look is for a pastel wash throughout your hair giving it a pink, purple, or blue tint.

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This style requires extensive hair color technique experience, so be sure to go to your stylist to get this look. To achieve the right shade of blonde, your stylist will have to bleach your hair to the correct level. For women or men who have very dark hair, this may take a few tries. Depending on the health of your hair, you may have to make more than one trip to the salon. This is so your hair does not become damaged. If you bleach your hair too much in one sitting protein bonds which hold your hair together may break down, and you can end up with a head of mushy broken hair.

Once your hair is to the proper level, your stylist will apply the shade of blonde you want, and then either place highlights of pastel colors, or a tint for an all over pastel look. Like all hair color services how you take care of your hair at home is important. Use products designed for color treated hair to keep your new color vibrant and fresh. These products contain ingredients to protect the color molecules in your hair and sunscreen to protect your new color from the sun. Moisture is important for color treated hair, so ask your stylist for recommendations on products and you can keep your new pastel color looking great between salon visits.

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Make a Statement with Hot Color – Oklahoma City Hair Salon

How brave are you? Are you bold enough to try out one of the hottest trends this summer? Hot hair colors are limited only by your stylist’s and your imagination. All shades of hair color are in style right now from pale pale blonde to hot hot pink. These colors aren’t for the timid and not everyone can wear them to work, but if you really want to get noticed here are some ideas for you.

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Pretty pink highlights look stunning in pale blonde hair. For the most dramatic effect have your stylist place chunky pink highlights all over your hair. You can also go a bit more subtle with small pink highlights. If you like the idea of pink highlights, but your job doesn’t permit you to go all out, consider a few small peek-a-boo highlights in the back of your hair.

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Ombre hair and dipped dyed hair have joined forces to bring this stunning style. Deep blue ends transition to dark pink and then to a honey blonde. You can get this effect on almost every hair color. Pick your favorite colors and have your stylist create this stunning effect. This look is best for long hair, but it can be adapted to all but very short styles.

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Just because you have black or very dark brown hair doesn’t mean you can add a shot of hot color. These bright blue turquoise ends create a one of a kind look on dark hair. Not only is the color combination dramatic, but a razor cut adds an extra element of drama. Notice how color is shot through the bangs for a very trendy look.

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One of the prettiest color combinations is red and violet. In this picture red and violet shades are woven throughout the hair. The colors in this picture range from bright red, dark auburn, deep purple, and bright violet. Random pieces of hair are colored and the effect is high fashion and chic.

Your stylist can help you decide which hot colors will look best with your skin tone. If you want to heat up your summer look, go bold and make a statement with hot hair color.

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Go Blonde for Summer – Oklahoma City Hairstylist

This summer why not lighten things up with a gorgeous shade of blonde? Blondes come in all different colors and shades so you can find one to match your skin tone. One of the best ways to know what your skin tone is, is to look at the palm of your hands. If they have a red or pink hue, you have a cool complexion. If your palms look a bit gold or orange, your complexion is warm. You need to know this so you won’t choose a blonde shade that will either wash you out or clash with your skin tone.

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Once you know your skin tone, you and your stylist can select the shade and tone that will look best for you. In this picture Emma Stone has her hair colored a very lovely gold blonde shade. Another shade that is very popular right now is pale almost white blonde. There are blonde shades ranging from white to deep gold. If you don’t want to have an all over blonde shade, try ombre hair. Ombre hair is still a very trendy look. This look consists of dark hair that fade gently to blonde on the ends. Celebrities like Drew Barrymore have made the ombre look very popular. Highlights are another option if you want to perk up your winter hair color. Right now thin all over highlights are in style. This gives you a sunkissed beachy look.

Be sure to visit your stylist to get the right blonde shade for you. If you have dark hair she will need to bleach it to reach the correct level and then apply a toner to give it the rich color you want. Since bleached hair can be delicate, ask her for recommendations on professional products to keep your hair strong, healthy looking, and keep your color vibrant. Take the plunge and lighten up your looks with a stunning blonde shade for the summer. With your stylist’s help you can look like you’ve been lounging on the beach in no time.

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Brighten Up Your Look With a Shot of Color – Oklahoma City Hairstylist

Spring is just around the corner and you may be looking for a way to brighten up your winter weary hair. Harsh winter weather and being stuck in the dry heat of indoors can really take a toll on your hair. Your color can start to look dull and drab, and your hair can get dried out. Use a deep conditioning treatment and visit your stylist for ideas on how to brighten up your look for spring.

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This spring color choices run the gamut from pastel to hot shots of neon colors. One of the most popular color combinations is pale blonde with pastel pink highlights. January Jones made a splash recently with candy pink highlights in her pale blonde hair.

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Another hot look is blonde with pastel lilac shots of color. This color combination works best if your hair is already a light brown or blonde. Very dark hair is difficult to get to this pale color and sometimes it’s just not possible without damaging your hair. Your stylist will be able to tell you if she can get your hair to the right level to bring it up to pale or platinum blonde.

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If you have dark hair, why not consider some bright colors? Electric blue, bright green and shocking yellow make a real statement when mixed with dark brown or black hair. This look is very popular with young men and women who emulate K-Pop and J-Pop artists.

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Another color combination that is very pretty is black and blue. This may be a good combination if you don’t want to have too much of a contrast. Ask your stylist to color your hair blue/black and add royal blue or dark blue highlights. This will give you an unexpected boost of color without being too obvious.

If your job, or you don’t want to make too much of a statement, prevents you from having a lot of color in your hair, ask your stylist for peek-a-boo highlights and low lights. These are pieces of color that peek out from the back of your hair. You can then choose to have them show or not depending on how you style your hair. With hair color anything goes, so break free of the winter doldrums and give your hair a boost of color with pastels or bright neon colors.

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How to Get Madonna’s Super Bowl Style

Madonna’s Super Bowl halftime show was a spectacular showcase of her talents. She made quite a grand entrance in an Egyptian style pageant, and continued to wow the audience with her singing and choreography. No matter if your favorite team won or not, there’s no denying Madonna looked stunning. She holds her age remarkably well and has some of the most beautiful hair in Hollywood.

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You can recreate Madonna’s Super Bowl style easily with just a few steps. First you need a great cut. Have your stylist give you a slightly layered cut that falls below your shoulders. Be sure she concentrates the layers near the ends and gives you long fringe to frame your face. Next shampoo and condition your hair with your favorite volumizing and moisturizing system. Use a ceramic brush and a blow dryer to smooth your hair, and create a center part. Ceramic emits negative ions which help to minimize fly aways and frizz.

Once your hair is completely dry, spray it all over with thermal protection spray. Section your hair into 2 inch sections and use a medium barrel curling iron to add curls. You want the curls to be bouncy and even. Lift the roots with a rat tail comb, and comb out your hair with your fingers. Lastly spray with shine spray and firm hold hairspray to keep everything all together. This style works on long or medium length hair. Ask your stylist to recommend professional products to help style your hair like a celebrity and protect it from damage.

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Hair Color Tips – Oklahoma City Hair Stylist

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Have you ever wondered why most women are coloring their hair? There are many reasons such as: looking better, feeling younger and more attractive or just to hide greys. Very often the hair and color of the hair tells a lot about us, ours character, spirit or even wishes. No matter what type of person you are, there are some tips you should know about hair coloring.

The first step should be visiting your hairdresser. The best and the safest way for coloring your hair is to have it done by a professional. So, don`t forget to consult your hairdresser, especially if you’ve decided to color for the first time in your life or if you want a totally different color! Your hair color depends on your complexion. So, it`s very important to choose the color that fits you the best because you will immediately look better, and your hair will look richer an shinier. The second step should be choosing the color. Also, it`s very important to ask yourself which color you would feel the best about? According to some stereotypes, blonde reveals a youthful, softer look, and brunette a confidence. Redheads want to be in the spotlight. What color would fit you?

If you have light colored eyes and light complexion you should choose blond. But keep in mind, if you decide to choose to be a “blonde” you should see your hairdresser often. Being a “blonde” means that the tops of your hair will often be dry and cracked. Seeing your hairdresser is crucial if you want a healthy and beautiful hairstyle! Also, blonde has a lot of shades, so choose one that suits you the best. In choosing shades listen to a hairdresser’s expert advice.

The most natural look for you might be brunette. But the exact shade of brown is very important too. It usually fits with brown eyes very well! If you have very light complexion, dark brown hair could make you look pale or ill. Consult your hairdresser to choose the right shade because the right color makes you look fresh. Highlights also refresh your hair. They make your hair richer and give your hair depth. Highlights will draw out and define certain sections of hair.

As mentioned above, redheads are always in the spotlight. No matter if your hair is short or long, you`ll be seen. Red color fits well with the person who has a light complexion and any color of eyes. For some women red color is refreshing, but may make some people look overdone. You have to be very careful with make-up too. If you go to a business meeting or job interview, tie your hair in a ponytail to make you look more serious. For evening, choose untamed curls and everyone will surely keep an eye on you. However, don`t forget that consulting your hairdresser is very important if you are seriously considering coloring your hair.