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The results are in…let’s check out what were the most requested hues at salons throughout the nation this year…

Opal Hair

Opal hair is what happens when you mix trendy gray hair with the rainbow hues. This new craze in hair color draws inspiration from the ocean, as the mermaid-color appears pearl-white at first glimpse but changes in shade the longer you stare at it. Opal hair is a fantasy of hues—girly pastels that can rock out at the office with opal stone and glistening pinks, blues, and purples, all in just one color. Imagine leaning forward to flaunt more pink, and turning backward to give an onlooker more greenish eye-candy.

Ronze

Ronze is a mixture of copper-red and bronz-brown tones; but take note, not all Ronzes are alike. Your colorist will recognize what Ronze version will look the best on you. In general, dark skin tones need deep Ronze hues to flatter the complexion. Medium skin tones will call for more blondish-Ronze colors to warm up their image, and pale skin tones should aim for brighter shades like copper-auburn undertones.

Dip-Dye

Dip-dyed hairstyles are a really big deal in 2016 because today’s women are keen on bleaching their locks with pastels or bights. This tells us stylists that dip-dye hairstyles will be one of the hottest hair trends in the upcoming seasons. The year 2016 refreshes dip-dye shades with champagne kisses of platinum blonde, just like the hair color Gwen Stefani sported during the MTV’s VMA awards. This sun-kissed feel is really the best way to go for women with light skin who wish to take on an avant-garde makeover.

Eggplant

Eggplant has been around for years, and 2016 has this shade moving into the spotlight again. Deep eggplant hues are perfect for women with dark hair who wish to follow a 2016 trend without having to drift far from their natural hair color. Eggplant tones also eliminate the common concern of having to pay a lot of money to remove a complicated, extreme color because eggplant hues genuinely complement brunette tresses as the color naturally fades.

Platinum Blonde

This 2016 tone is an interesting hair color choice for women with fleshy-skin undertones; it’s also a perfect tone for natural blondes who were once light-haired but finally went darker. Now, most folks believe that platinum blonde is a rather dreary and unclean tone that needs some cheering up; however, nowadays, women who flaunt this style possess a handful of options–balayage, ombre, platinum with dark roots, platinum pixie-cut or silver bettie–that can cease this old myth.

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Men’s long hairstyles are exceptionally “in vouge” now; so, let’s talk long-hair trends to inspire those guys out there who own shoulder-length tresses!

HINT: Going very long will require some extra hair care, due to the frequent washing needed to keep the mane in shape. Thus, ask your pro stylist about conditioners and hydration products for moisturizing your locks and improving the mane’s natural shine before sitting in the chair.

Twist-In Bun

Most long hairstyles for men take aim at the guys who have longer manes, but the twist-in bun is a trend that can work even for those men who own just enough hair to flaunt a small ponytail. In fact, that’s actually what a twist-in bun is: two tress sections (separated and twisted freely) that are fixed into a short pony and then coiled in a kind of careless knot. The ends should extend beyond the bun for a totally relaxed vibe.

Half Up Pony

Remember Brad Pitt or Kurt Cobain when they were in their 20s? If you can, then you’ve nailed this 90s-inspired, bun’s image, which requires only that you pull half of your mane up, divide it into two sections, horizontally, and next, secure the upper section with a hair-band.

Braided Rows

Now, I know that there are a lot of guys out there who never in a zillion years can imagine sporting French braids, since the image is mainly linked to women. But trust me, braids can look fantastic on a guy. There is no doubt that Hip-Hop culture has permeated itself into the mainstream, which is what this look is all about. Today’s braided rows are full of pizzaz, and they work well with any hipster, lumberjack-style beard.

Shoulder Length Side Part

A shoulder-length side part on a well-groomed mane is a look that presents a touch of maturity with an added untroubled vibe. The cut requires a professional stylist to pull off an imprecise, deep-side part, where the largest section of the hair will be swept over to one side. This style can also work well for former events, given that untidy hair trends are in vogue this year.

Shaggy Mess With a Single Braid

Most men want a long hairstyle that doesn’t necessitate any fuss or extended grooming time. The shaggy mess with a single braid meets these demands; after a simple wash and blow dry (or air dry), take one small lock section and twist it into a single, simple-braid that is also frail.

For a man’s haircut in Oklahoma City, call me (Anastasia) for an appointment.

“Should I bang or not?” is an inner fight in so many of us when we’re dying to make a radical change to our hairstyles. If you own a craving for bangs that just won’t go away, it’s essential to scrutinize that while some celebrity fringe variations may seem easy to pull off, most hair styles with bangs require some bang-101 knowledge, or the fringe could quickly become unbearable to deal with.

I’ve adopted some fringe-guidelines along my professional career on what a client must know if there’re considering getting bangs, and how to deal with a new set of bangs, which I will now pass on to you…

Bangs may seem awkward at first.

Soon after you receive the first hack, you may notice your hair holding on to its previous style. New bangs may seem puffy or cowlick when cut for the first time. Patience and diligence is needed for first-timers because it’s all about letting the fringe naturally adjust to its new-fangled style.

Dry shampoo is your best friend.

Bangs won’t be able to handle going a few days without a wash unless you can find a way to nurture them directly. Here’s a hint; try shampooing your bangs by spraying them with a dry shampoo-water solution. This procedure will not only freshen up the dirty fringe, but it will also absorb excess oil for reviving volume (reducing the chances of a lie-flat look).

Go shorter than you think.

Bangs may seem to take forever to grow out, but they always seem to grow out alarmingly fast just when you start loving your new style. Hence, a good rule-of-thumb, here, is to have your stylist trim your fringe slightly above the brow, which should always be a bit shorter than your ideal length; doing this will stretch out an extra a week or two between trims.

Control bang-bending when sweating.

Bangs are prone to bend, period; especially in the summer or after a work out in the gym. However, there is a way to avoid and reduce unwanted curvatures–wear a headband during physical activities, both indoors and outdoors. Headbands will keep your forehead clear and free of excess oil, which will prevent your fringe from bending.

Take it easy on the products.

Simply put, you don’t need a lot of product on your bangs in order for them to stay in place. Heavy product application will almost always leave a fringe looking greasy and flat. This means no smoothing lotions or gel in the fringe area.

All bangs frizz during summer.

Sweat causes bang-frizz, and here’s no way around not sweating during the summer. A solution for this recurring impasse is to adjust your fringe’s style for the seasonal change. Fringes can be trimmed bit longer at cheekbone and parted in the middle part (sexy-curtain bang) in the summer. This cut allows a client to brush the fringe off her face, which lets the bang fall down, naturally, instead of standing straight up.

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

Summer is just around the corner, and so are those wonderful hot days and nights that usually accompany it. So, now may be the right time to warm things up with a new makeover before the heat gets underway!

Let’s check out the celebs are doing next season!

Bob It

Rihanna’s bob can start a conversation just about anywhere; this “strong-shape” cut is a summer favorite because it’s fresh and contemporary as well as impressive, which tells us a little well-known Hollywood secret that women in Summer 2016 will be sporting this cut at the big-city beaches and nightclubs when the heat kicks in.

Kendal Layers

Kendal Jenner is growing her hair out and is going for long layers this simmer. This cut is fantastic because the ‘do complements a number of face shapes, and it can happen with or without bangs. Women can wear their long layers either up or down, but this summer, pop-stars like Kendal are dropping their locks to the mid-length region or just below the shoulders.

Shag-a-Delic

A Shag-a-Delic is a retro-90’s, Cindy Crawford inspired cut, where the 2016 magic happens in the layering. Full of beach spray and crunching, this summer style can do justice to round and square-face contours. Superstars like Selena Gomes and Taylor Swift are on board this summer with their Shag-a-Delics, where both celebrities can be seen next season intensifying their cuts with a bit of 2016 shade.

Cool Af Hair

Females with odd-shaped faces will find that a Cool Af cut will match their forms well, especially those heart-shaped gals, who sometimes find it difficult to come across a style that properly suits them. The Cool Af is essentially a versatile lob that’s both textured and messy. The cut supports air drying and spritzing, and it can enhance a girl’s natural waves. No curling iron is necessary here, a simple braid with a blast of hot air can produce some eye-candy, 2016 swirls that everyone at the beach will be talking about.

Summer Lob

Celebrities with oval-shaped faces will be flaunting a short lob this summer, but without the layers that we saw on last year’s summer runways. Actress, Alexa Chung, shows us how fewer layers can offer an oval face a more natural presence in the sunlight, which just might work for someone who is procuring an unsullied look during those hot summer nights.

Rainbow Bangs

Musicians like Amber Le Bon and Keke Palmer have made rainbow bangs this summer’s panache look. Splashing colors across the fringe is in, and it makes a bold statement that will certainly require some selfie attention.
For a hairstyle in Oklahoma City that fits you, call me (Anastasia) for an appointment.

So, what is a woman to do on bad-weather days? Everyone complains about the time it takes to get their hairstyles together, but what really sucks is when it all falls apart as soon as you step out of the house in bad weather.

Let’s talk about weatherproofing your hair for those wintry, wet and windy days by exploring simple and cute styles that are awfully easy to throw together and can suit everyone!

For Wind: Chaotic Side Braids

Women adore the chaotic side braid because the style is both wind resistant and so easy pull off; this look will also turn some heads by sending out boho-fun vibes, and people will think that you put a lot of effort into it.

Start with freshly washed hair for best results–touch-dry the locks, and add a little pro-texturizing product to bring out your hair’s innate detail. Next, make your side part, and flank your hair to the shoulder. Don’t be neat; this tress is all about the messy look!

Liberally braid your hair in concert, and let those free strands instinctively fly-away, which is part of this look. Secure the braid with clear bands, placed few inches from the end. Finally, pull the braid’s side knots to create a voluminous and chaotic impression.

The style will keep throughout the day, and even when those tiny strands come loose in intense windy weather, they will just add more personality to your look!

For Snow: Beanie-Knitted Bonnets

Beanie-knitted bonnets or crochet hats come in handy on those frigid, dry snowy days, which cause brittle hair. Your cap will not only protect your mane from the nature’s elements, but it will also insert a serious style-attack to your look.

Here, you can fashion your hair any way you like; haul it into a short bun; or create a flank-fishtail braid; or let the mane hang loose in large waves. The trick is to make sure to rub a little hair serum into the mane before putting on your stylish beanie, which help lock in plenty of moisture.

Most pro-stylist believe that loose waves work best when sporting a beanie cap because the subtle curls produce an alluring measure to this attractive, youthful style. And when the weather gets unusually crazy, you can just tie your hair into a twist, and slip it under the beanie, which is another perk that comes with this weatherproofing safeguard. Trust me; you’ll still look super charming even with your locks tucked away!

For Light Rain: Shabby Top Knots

The topknot is a just a typical high bun; but this stylish-defense is an untidy, comfortable edition that can resist the escaping light rain from an umbrella’s cover. To acquire this weatherproofing fashion, just pass your fingers through the mane, and secure the locks into a ponytail at the top. Now, don’t brush it because that’ll make the tresses too smooth to work with, which is contrary to what this style is about!

Next, add in a few beads of mousse with your palms to give the hair a slight scruffy texture. If find that your locks are too smooth for this casual image, you can blow-dry the mane upside down to add consistency.

Lastly, assemble the hair with slack, and twirl it around the base of the ponytail–don’t be too neat! Also, secure the knot with bobby-pins to keep everything in place!

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

Whether you’ve owned the same hairstyle for years or just recently strived for something new; it may be time for a change. So the question remains…when should I adjust my aura?

Let’s see……

• Your style from three years ago has become in-vogue again.
• It’s just easier to pull back your hair.
• Styling everyday is boring.
• Your color looks mousey, uninteresting, and comatose
• No one tells you anymore that your hairstyle rocks.
• You find yourself desiring other people’s cuts.
• You could use a self-esteem pick-me-up.
• You’ve just landed a new job, lost weight, or are heading to a new town.

Sound familiar? Well then it may be time for a change, and here is how to do it…..

FIRST: Find a Professional

You’ll want to pick a hairstylist that you can trust when changing your image. Taking on a new look demands that you put your individuality into the hands of another person. Ask your neighbors, friends, co-workers, or relatives, who walk around with great hair, which professional they use. You can even politely ask a stranger with amazing hair who her stylist is, if you’re brave enough, or seek recommendations online.

SECOND: Know Your Boundaries

When sitting in a new chair for a makeover, whether you’re redoing your color, your cut, or both, it’s important to know what you want, and to know what your limits are. Check out a few hairstyles, beforehand, print them, and take them with you to your appointment. A picture can really speak a thousand words.

However, it is important to allow your hairstylist that creative freedom to offer you suggestions, but make sure that the end results is a new style that you just love.

Just some things to think about:

• New Color – face brightening, fresh new look.
• Short Hair – sexy, feminine, and romantic.
• Bangs – make sure you like ‘em.
• Bobs – edgy, polished and easy to style.
• Layers – can frame the face in a complimentary way.
• Maintenance – could mean the difference between receiving a makeover you love and something you dislike (regular cut and color maintenance is a must-do).

LASTLY: Own Your New Updated Look

Flaunting a new image around town can be a shocking experience, especially if you’ve held the same hairstyle for ages. Own your unique makeover, beginning by noticing the favorable ascetics of your fresh style. Next, take pleasure in your new, bright look; show it off; have fun with it; and let your trendy hairstyle arouse new confidence in yourself.

HAIRCUT OR HAIRSTYLE

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