With a round face, layers should begin below the cheek bones, to avoid making the face moon-shaped.
Even with an emo-cut, medium layers are best, as shorter layers can often be too dramatic. They can over-emphasize a round face.
Longer hair helps to balance out a rounder face and create a more flattering appearance.
So you’ve been growing your hair out for a while and people keep telling you that you need a trim. But you don’t want to get your hair cut shorter. You want it longer! Why should you get regular trims for long hair that’s still growing longer? It may seem counterintuitive to cut your hair if you’re trying to grow it out, but believe it or not, a trim can actually speed up the process of growing out your hair!
No matter what, your hair can benefit from regular trims as it’s growing out. It doesn’t matter what type of hair you have or how long you’ve been growing it out, your hair will still need a maintenance cut on a regular basis. That’s because the longer hair grows, the more split ends you’re bound to have. Split ends can cause your hair to look frizzy and break off sooner than it otherwise would. If you have enough split ends or if your split ends are severe enough, they can actually slow down the process of growing out your hair considerably.
When your stylist trims the ends of your long hair, she or he cuts the hair back to the healthy part of the hair shaft. Even though your stylist may remove an inch or more of your hair during a regular trim, your hair will make up for the lost length because it won’t break off as readily. Without the extra breakage, it will seem as though your hair is growing faster. So even though you got some length cut off of the ends of your hair, the speed with which your hair grows out should be faster following a trim. And it will look healthier as well.
It’s better to get regular trims if you plan to grow your hair out long rather than wait until you see damage to do something about it. Long hair is really striking and beautiful when it is healthy. On the other hand, long hair that is flat, lifeless, dull, and brittle is hardly worth waiting for. By getting regular trims, you can avoid lifeless hair and enjoy the grow-out phase. Regular trims can make your hair shiny and strong.
A trim every now and then can make it easier to style your long hair. Frizzy split ends can really make it hard to finish off a hair style with success. Getting the ends trimmed can make your hair behave differently. Often, women report that their long hair is more manageable following a trim. It isn’t necessary for you to have a lot of hair removed when you go to your stylist. Be clear about what you want. Usually a trim will remove only an inch or less from the length of your hair.
For men, the messy look can be extremely sexy, but it’s important to have the right cut to get you hair to look the way you really want it to. Messy can also look unkempt and correspondingly unattractive depending on the circumstances. If you’re looking for a hair cut that will give you plenty of versatility and allow you to wear your hair in a number of different styles included the “tousled” or “messed-up” look, continue reading. You’ll need to start first with the right hair cut in order to create a look that’s attractive and sexy.
Messed up hair looks natural and rugged on men which is part of its appeal. There are several different hair cuts that can support a messed up look and most of these cuts can also be arranged to look very clean cut as well.
Although the traditional “flop” isn’t really in right now, a floppy hair cut can provide you with a lot of flexibility in terms of style. Essentially, this cut is longer on top and shorter at the sides, but it isn’t as long as the flops that men wore in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Instead the hair is just long enough to create some texture and a tousled, wind-blown look.
This season, you can wear your curls in a slightly longer style with a little bit of gel or mousse to give it a “wet” look. If you have curls, it would be best to create a look that’s soft enough for you to run your fingers through and not completely destroy the look. Your hair should never look hard to the touch if you’re trying to give it a disheveled appearance.
The bedhead look is another messed-up style for men that gives the impression that you’ve just rolled out of bed and you still look great. A proper haircut for this style would include a lot of layers and texture so that you can show off any of the waves you’ve got to your hair. After you’ve gotten the right cut, you’ll need to use the right styling products to complete the look.
And finally, one of the most popular men’s hair styles to hit the runway this season is a cut that keeps hair longer on the top and shorter in back and on the sides of the head. This trendy style is extremely versatile. It can be combed back to give a very clean and pristine appearance or it can be styled to give a messy, unkempt appearance. If that’s not enough, you can comb it forward so that the long hair creates bangs or even to the side so to create a more classic look.
The feathered hair look came in in the 1970’s, but became widely popular in the 1980’s among both men and women. A number of 1980’s looks have become popular again recently and some women have capitalized on this look and made it their own in today’s world. Getting your hair to have the Farah Fawcett appearance isn’t easy. You need the right hair cut and the right tools to do the job, but if you succeed at creating a feathered appearance to the hair that is both whimsical and romantic, it will be undeniably sexy.
Normally, feathered hair was cut so that is was long on either side of the head. In most cases, the hair was long enough to cover the ears, although in some instances it could be as long as shoulder length. The hair was not layered, but rather brushed back at the sides using a special technique that gave it a feathery appearance like that of a bird. Feathered hair could be parted at the side or in the center to achieve a desirable look.
Today’s feathered hair styles are usually done on medium length hair which can make it more manageable. Creating a feathered appearance can take some practice and a lot of hair spray to keep the style in place. Using a curling iron, the hair is curled backward away from the face and then, after the iron is removed, the hair is brush back carefully and gently and then immediately sprayed in place with hair spray. Over-spraying the feathered locks can give the hair a sticky, heavy appearance. In contrast, under-spraying can cause the feathered hair to wilt and slowly lose shape over time.
Figuring out how long to curl the hair, the type and size of curling iron to use to achieve the look you’re after and the right hair styling products for your hair type can take some time. It takes some finesse to pull off the look without creating a mess of the final product. Talk with your stylist about getting your hair cut the right length for what you hope to achieve with your style and then ask about recommended products that will hold your hair in place without weighing the hair down too much.
Though feathered hair isn’t hot this season on the runways, it can still be your signature look. This is a unique style that will stand out amidst the crowd. Combining this look with the punked out hair colors available today could add some spice to final product. Just be prepared to spend plenty of time on your feathered hair each day. This is definitely a high-maintenance look that won’t maintain itself without a time commitment on your part.
Men’s hair styles don’t change as dramatically as women’s from season to season, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a diversity of different cuts for men to choose from. Take the crew cut, for example. This is a style that’s been “in” for decades, but it isn’t just one discreet do. The crew cut has taken many forms over the years and it has a history all its own. If you’re considering a crew cut, you should know that this style isn’t as straightforward as it seems and when you go to your stylist to tell him (or her) that this is what you want, there is actually a wide range of different looks you could end up with.
Technically speaking, a crew cut is a short hair style for men in which the hair at the front, top of the head, is longer and slowly getting shorter moving toward the back of the crown. The hair on the side of the head might be short or medium-length and is usually tapered. The different lengths and tapering available in this cut is what gives it so much diversitThe different lengths and tapering available in this cut is what gives it so much diversity.
Some people refer to the short crew cut as a “butch”, but this isn’t necessarily correct. A butch is a cut in which the hair on the top of the hair is all of the same length (in contrast to the graduated hair length from front to back in a crew cut). Longer crew cuts are sometimes called the “Ivy League Crew Cut” or even just the “Ivy League” for short. The longest hairs on an Ivy League cut are 1 ½ inches in length, getting shorter at the back and sides of the head.
Another variation of the crew cut is called a “Flattop”. In this hair cut, the hair is cut from the front to a chosen point on the back of the head in a sloping downward incline. This hair style looks slightly different from the more traditional Ivy League Crew Cut.
All of the different types of crew cuts or buzz cuts can be maintained with something called “butch wax”. Butch wax is a hair control wax that can be used to shape the overall look of the crew cut into a distinctive style. The length of the longest hair on the head should be determined in part by the shape of the man’s face and what would be most attractive as well as the amount of maintenance a man is willing to do on his hair each day. Though butch wax is extremely easy to use, men who don’t wish to spend a lot of time on their hair should opt for the shorter do.
Long hair always rules, but it can be challenging to find new hair cuts for long hair. Finding a unique way to get your hair cut when it’s long can be a real challenge, which is why some women are getting the lob, otherwise known as the “long bob”. The lob is considered to be a bold statement in some respects, but this hair cut is really quite versatile. You can wear plenty of different styles with a lob cut and still enjoy a unique look when your hair is down.
The lob is a hair cut created for women with just about any face shape. It’s usually cut just above the shoulders, which helps to keep the look from drawing the face down. The lob has an age-defying effect on women of any age and yet the cut is undeniably trendy and elegant. Celebrities such as Heidi Klum and Jessica Alba have brought the lob to the public and demonstrated just how versatile this hair style can be.
What makes the long bob so popular is that there are so many different types of lob cuts. It can be personalized to each individual and cut at different lengths to complement different face shapes or to bring out the best qualities in different hair textures. The lob can even be layered and spiced up with some bangs, hair color or highlights. In any case, you should still be able to style your hair in just about any way you like. The lob is extremely flexible. You can wear it in an elegant updo or create curls for a more sensuous look. If so inclined, you might even wear the lob as a punk look.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a new mother, a sophisticated business woman, or a bride-to-be; the lob is flexible enough for just about any woman and this fall, the long bob is definitely coming back “in”. Talk with your stylist about hair color possibilities to bring out the best in this particular hair cut. If you’re looking for a slightly unique way to cut your longer hair so that you’ll have plenty of styling options no matter what your mood, the long bob is a good choice.
The long bob isn’t so long that the hair is too heavy to style, but it isn’t so short that your options will be limited either. Whether you choose to go with layers or not, you can do so much with this hair cut, you may never want to get a new style. Discuss the various options that you have available to put together a truly unique look that’s yours and yours alone using the lob as a basic template to get your creative juices flowing.
A variety of different motives may lead you to consider a rock star style. Perhaps you’re the lead singer in a band, or the lead guitarist perhaps. Or maybe you’ve decided that the pretty girl style you’ve been wearing around doesn’t really fit your personality anymore. Or perhaps you’re getting married in March and you want to make a big impression on your guests. Whatever the reason, there are a few rules to follow if you’re hoping to create a truly unique rock star look.
Rock star hair can be long, short, or medium, thick or thin, but there are some important characteristics of rock star hair that you have to follow to get that edgy, head-turning look that people will really remember. First of all, spurn the “natural” look. Go for big and loud. That means you’ll probably need to incorporate some color into your new do and expect to spend some extra time fixing your hair each day.
If you have long hair, tease your hair to give it extra volume. In fact, bigger is definitely better, so tease it a lot. Use a curling iron to create loose, spiraling curls in your dry locks. And whatever you do, avoid being subtle. Every piece of hair should look like you meant for it to be exactly the way it is.
Shorter hair needs to look edgy, rather than soft and feminine. Soft, gentle layers are for country singers and musicians. Get razor-cut layers if you want to be a rock star (or at least look like one). Choppy, intensely defined layers are striking and unforgettable. Make sure they’re cut to flatter your features though. Talk with your stylist to determine the best lengths for each layer. Blunt cut bangs may be appropriate if they flatter your face shape. You can use special styling products to really bring out the wow factor of a razor cut rock star style.
And finally, don’t forget the color. As far as rock star hair is concerned, your best bet is something that stands out and expresses self-confidence. The key is to end with a look that appears utterly intentional. Even though purple or neon green may not be for you, a super bright blonde, or deep blackish blue color may be all you need to get the attention of onlookers. If blocks of color don’t feel right to you, consider coloring your hair so that surprising hues show through every now and then. Combine color with a bold new hair cut that is both flattering as well as striking to finish out your rock star look. Use color in creative ways to express yourself if you want an attention-grabbing rock star style.
You can’t go wrong with long hair on a little girl as far as cuteness goes, but let’s face it: it just isn’t always possible to spend time fixing it in the morning. Moms who are realistic tend to opt for shorter hairstyles for their children; some mornings, it’s a struggle to get their daughters to stand still for long. There’s nothing wrong with opting for shorter hair on children. This year, short hair is very “in”, even for grown women, and there’s no reason why young girls can look their best with hair of a manageable length.
Of course, for moms who have time to spare in the wee hours of the morning to fix their daughter’s hair, longer locks have lots of versatility. You can braid it, twist it into a bun, or pull it back into a pony tail and never worry that your daughter will be mistaken for a boy. Shorter hair is really the same, but there are tricks that you can use to give your daughter a distinctly feminine appearance even though her tresses are short or medium length. Start by getting a girlish cut of the desired length. Then, hit the department stores in search of girly accessories to spice up her style quickly and easily in the morning.
Lots of little girls look really great in a bob cut. The look is cute, has some versatility (you can style it different ways) and it is really easy to fix with a few barrets or even a rubber band. You can opt for a short bob or a medium length bob depending on your daughters taste, but in either case, it should be relatively easy to style it each day. Talk with your stylist about whether bangs would be a good choice for your daughter or not. Sometimes, bangs can make the whole process of fixing the hair more difficult. However, your daughter may have a much more flattering look with some bangs. If this is the case, you might want to consider going ahead with a cut that includes them.
A pixie cut on a young girl isn’t necessarily the best choice just because little girls and little boys can look a lot alike before they hit puberty. However, it is possible to spruce up a pixie cut with some feminine clippies and accessories that the other girls will envy. If you’re considering cutting your daughter’s hair super-short, you might want to talk to your stylist before going through with it and get her honest opinion on how it will look. A little bit of length can go a long way toward adding a touch of femininity to a young girl’s hair style.
There are so many short hair cuts to choose from, but sooner or later, short gets boring. Lots of women turn to longer do’s when their short hair isn’t doing it for them anymore. But not all short hairstyles grow out well. In fact, most short hair cuts are hard to nurture into long flowing hair. Those awkward eras between short and long when your hair literally won’t do anything that you want it to are hard to avoid, but there is hope. If you’re wanting to transition from super short into a longer hair do, you simply need to choose the right short hair cut that will grow out well to make the change as fun and as easy as you can.
First of all, if you have a “boy cut” and you want long hair you’re going to have to visit your salon regularly to keep things moving along in the right direction. The hair on the back of your head will need to be cut so that it’s the same length as the hair on the front of the head. Otherwise, you might end up with a mullet-phase that could be hard to live down. Instead, slowly transition your boy cut into a do that has the covering hair cut to all the same length from front to back.
Lots of women opt to get a pixie hair cut when they decide to grow out their hair from long to short. This do can slowly evolved into stepped haircut which generally looks good at any length. Though you may have a week or two here or there where your hair is in that in-between phase, the pixie cut is a great place to start, the transitional stages are totally tolerable, and you should get a thrill out of the changes that happen naturally as your hair is growing. Don’t be afraid to visit the salon every now and then to get a trim and make the look more amenable if your hair needs it though.
A bob may also be a good starting block for transitioning to long hair. You’ll need to go see your stylist to thin out the bottom ends of your hair on a regular basis so that you don’t end up with some weird flips and poofs at the ear. It’s important to have your stylist help you do the thinning. If the hair is thinned too much, the results can be even more awkward in the grow-out phase than when you started. A regular visit to your salon while your transitioning can make a big difference between hating your hair while it grows out or enjoying the various lengths that it goes through as it gets longer.
If all else fails, you could also try hair extensions to get a jump start on a longer look. Extension can definitely make transitioning easier and the abrupt change from short to long can be fun. Talk to your stylist to decide which option is right for you.
“What are the best hair extensions?” or “How are hair extensions put in?” These are questions you should have, especially if you’ve never used extensions before. Choosing the right hair extensions is confusing, as there are so many different types; they have different insert methods and come at different costs. The reason for this variation is due to the nature of hair, hair styling and color. Just as people have different hair, styles and color, so are there different extension styles, hair colors, thickness, and length, and each of these elements influences the type of extension you need.
What Kind of Look Do You Want?
Before buying your new extensions you need to think of the hair style you want and how hair extensions will help you achieve that look. Do you want longer hair? Are you satisfied with your short tresses and just want to add volume?
– Think of the hair extension color – Do you want the color to be different? If you want hair that matches your own, then you need extensions that are closely colored to your own hair color.
– Texture – Inexpensive hair extensions are synthetic and often have that plastic feel and look to them. So you want to buy extensions that are similarly textured to your own original hair. However, this may mean a higher hair extension price.
Choose the Best Hair Extensions You Can Afford
The best hair extension material is Remy human hair (real hair that is untreated by chemicals) and the much cheaper alternative is synthetic hair. There are many variations, lengths and types of extensions that fall between these two types. Just remember, human hair is more versatile whereas synthetic hair cannot be heat-styled and doesn’t last as long.
The Attachment Method
There are several different attachment methods used for hair extensions. The type you use depends on what you want and how long you need the hair to last.
– Clip-on attachment – To attach hair using this method you simply clip the extension into your hair. This method works for temporary attachments or those you put in during the day and take out at night.
– Heat-Shrink or Sew-in Extensions – if you want it for a more permanent duration, get heat-shrink tubing or sew-in hair. Although these have a longer duration the sew in attachments can be a little uncomfortable to attach, and the heat-shrink attachments can cause hair damage when removed incorrectly. These are more expensive than clip-on attachment methods, but they do last the longest, usually about four months.
– Locking extensions, or microbead extensions are more expensive, because they are done with individual strands, so they are more labor intensive, but that also means they are more natural looking and can blend better with existing hair.
The Application Process
Everything else seems a cinch compared to getting good hair extensions put in. Finding the right professional to attach the hair is critical to making the hair extensions look attractive and natural. So, before getting new hair extensions, look everywhere for a great hair-dresser who has experience with hair extensions.
Hair Extension Care
Once you’ve had them put in, the care you give your hair is important, and will keep the hair extensions looking healthy, shine and natural for as long as possible. Make sure you use a good shampoo and conditioner, recommended by the stylist, that hydrates your full head of hair, including your added hair extensions. If you decide to use removable extensions, be sure to keep them tangle-free, even when you aren’t wearing them.
What hairstyle gives you extra body and volume almost effortlessly? What hairstyle is workable for short, medium, and long hair? It’s the flip. While not really technically a hairstyle, it is more of a way to take a deep side part to the next level. The trick is to style your hair as you normally do, then take your hair to one side and flip it. What you’ll get is a very pretty look which is more casual and sexy than a traditional part.
One way to get the most volume is to bend over and blow dry your hair while it is flipped over your head. Concentrate the blow dryer stream onto your roots. When your hair is almost dry stand up and flip your hair back in place. What you’ll get is lots of volume and texture. (This works best with medium to long hair.) You can also use a curling iron to form a flip. Curl your hair like you normally would, and then flip it into a side part. Take the curling iron and just curl near the roots at the flip. This also adds lots of volume.
Use root booster, styling paste, volumizing mousse, or gel to help add volume. Hairspray applied near the roots, and then using your fingers to lift the hair, will give you more control and help keep your flip where you want it. So have fun and give your hair a flip. This is one of the hottest new trends for spring, and works on all but very short hair.
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Although Oklahoma City is still in the grips of winter, now is the time to start thinking about a new look for spring. There are several new trends emerging in hair and makeup and one of the sexiest looks is soft waves with a side part. This a dramatic and glamorous look for medium to long hair. It is easy to get this look in just a few steps. Megan Fox wore her hair in this style at the recent Grey Goose screening of “Friends With Kids“ at the SVA Theater in New York City. Here is how to achieve this red carpet worthy style.
After shampooing and conditioning your hair, gently towel dry it. Apply volumizing mousse to your hair, and use a large barrel brush with your blow dryer. Lift the hair at the roots with the brush and concentrate the flow of air on them as you dry your hair. This will help achieve lots of volume and give your hair a full and sexy look. Continue to dry your hair drawing the brush and the blow dryer down the hair shaft gently turning the ends under.
Once your hair is dry, apply some heat protecting product all over and set your hair in hot rollers. Let the rollers completely cool and remove them. Create a deep side part and gently brush your curls out. Spray your hair with some hairspray and you’ll be ready for a night out or a special occasion.
If you have color treated hair, be sure to use products designed specifically for your hair. They will protect your color and keep it from fading. If you need a shine boost, use a shine spray to make your hair soft and lustrous. Remember that a beautiful style starts with an expert cut from an experienced stylist. Ask your stylist for recommendations on products to keep your hair looking and feeling great. Spring maybe a few months a way, but it’s never too earlier to give some thought to a new look. Ask your stylist for ideas and any trends she knows about coming over the horizon.