Showing posts with label Hair Cut. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hair Cut. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Fun Short Hair Styles to Use Right Now!

Fun Short Hair Styles
Fun Short Hair Styles

There are many different types of hair length that fall under the short hairstyle category. Bald, shaved or buzzed hairs can be considered to be very short hairstyles though you will find some that disagree to calling a shaved head a hairstyle. Short caps and cropped hairstyles are about 2 to 4 inches long and the hair may just touch the tops of your earlobes. Longer caps, short bobs and layered cuts that tend to fall between the middle of the ear and the bottom of your nose.

Some individuals will consider anything to their chin to be considered a short hairstyle. However each person will have his or her own definitions. If you previously had hair that fell to your lower back then you might consider a shoulder length bob to be short. It is all relative and will vary from person to person.

Short hairstyles flatter those that have square face shapes. Short spiky cuts, one length bobs and bangs all work well. Short hairstyles can also be very easy as you only need a few minutes to style them, or if you are in a real hurry just apply some gel and let your hair air-dry.

Short hairstyles are very versatile and you can do many things with short hair. You can add small plaits and twists to create focal points when dressing for a more formal occasion. You can scrunch and tease your hair for dressier occasion or even add extensions. Your short hairstyle can be minimally styled for everyday styles, sweeping your bangs to one side as an example. You can spike your hair for a more wild do or sleek it back for that roaring twenties look.

Fun Short Hair Styles
Fun Short Hair Styles

To maintain short hair you will need to have it trimmed frequently. To style it properly you should have a good blow drier and products that suit your hair texture and type. You can also have a lot of fun with accessories, like clips, ribbons and bands, etc. If you are getting a short hair style after having long hair then you should think about getting long layers as you can utilize many different styles.

Short cuts may not work for everyone. If you have curly hair then a short cut may cause your curls to pop out. You need to make sure that you have the correct texture and type of hair that would be flattering for a short hairstyle. Once you have made the chose to go short you should look at photos and determine the type of short hairstyle you want.

If you are unsure then you should speak with your stylist. They are very knowledgeable and will be able to give you advice on a flattering hairstyle for your face and hair.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Hair Styles Makeovers

Hair Styles Makeovers
Hair Styles Makeovers
Hair Styles Makeovers

How many times a week do you wake up and just hate the way your hair looks? Is your hair too frizzy, too dry? Is it too thick, too thin? Do you have a unappealing hair cut? Do you ever get compliments on the way your hair looks?

Don't despair, because there is hope for your hair style. The options for changing or fixing your hair are many and whether you are willing to spend thousands of dollars or just a few dollars, there is something that you can do.

Some of the major hair problems are Damaged Hair, Frizzy Hair, Thinning Hair and Unflattering Hair Styles. There are quick, inexpensive fixes. See below for complete details:

Damaged Hair:

The easy fix for damaged hair is deep conditioning treatments. Ask your hair stylist for the best product for your hair, or take a trip down the hair products aisle at your local drugstore. If your hair is extremely damaged, you may want to start with a once weekly deep conditioning treatment. Wash your hair normal in the shower and towel dry. Apply the deep conditioner all over the hair and wrap the hair with plastic. The plastic helps to keep heat in and make your conditioner go to work. Leave the conditioner on for about 30 minutes.

Also, try to give your hair a rest from heat appliances such as curling irons and blow dryers, as well as chemical processing.

Frizzy Hair:

It seems that as you get older, your hair tends to get frizzier. The weather and humidity never help. The easy fix for frizzy hair is to use lots of conditioner every time you shampoo, and follow with a serum or balm that contains silicone. Some products work better than others and it may take some experimenting to find just the right product for your hair. Although flat ironing your hair can zap away the frizzies in just a few minutes, you should limit using the flat iron since you might be adding to the frizzy problem in the long run with repeated use of the iron.

Thinning Hair:

As more and more women are experiencing thinning hair, the hair products industry is developing more and more products to help with this issue. If you have serious thinning, you may want to visit a dermatologist for more treatment options. Find a good daily vitamin to take that is designed for hair and skin issues. Many of the hair loss products companies, like Nioxin sell a daily vitamin that is supposed to support hair growth.

Hair extensions offer a temporary solution to camouflage the thinning hair, but you must be very cautious about the type and method used as hair extensions have been known to cause even more thinning issues if not done properly.

Unflattering Hair Styles

If you are not happy with your hair style, then you may want to start over by evaluation your face shape. The shape of the face can really make or break a hair style. Knowing what you should have or shouldn't have in a style can be crucial to the outcome. With the invention of hair style imaging software, you can do a little research before you get your hair cut. Some programs even allow for you to try on a hair style by uploading a picture of yourself. This software even works for checking out a color change.

In short, if you want to do something about your current hair style and feel lost, then you should know that there is hope out there and you could make just a small change to update your hair and grow to love it.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Long Hair Styling Techniques

Long Hair Styling Techniques
Long hair takes a lot of maintenance in order to keep it looking healthy and shiny. Proper hair care is the first step that you will need to take in order to create beautiful long hair styles. Proper hair care starts with a quality shampoo and condition. These products should not be too heavy as heavy shampoos and conditions can be difficult to rinse out of long hair, especially if you have thick hair as well. In addition to using a good shampoo and conditioner you will also need to use hair care products that address the type of hair that you have.

If you have curly or wavy hair then you may also want to use a curl enhancer and definer. If you are trying for a straight hair style then you may want to add a hair straightener to your hair care regime.

If you plan on attending a special event then you will want to look for formal long hair styles that are appropriate for your face shape and the type of function that you will be attending. For weddings or spring formal events long spiral curls tied back, swept up, or left loose are all appropriate longer hair styles.

If you have naturally straight hair then you may need to get a spiral perm in order to create the types of curls that you want.

Long hair is beautiful and it can be styled into a number of looks. Unfortunately it can also create fashion problems. First if it is not cared for it can become frizzy, dry and dull. When this happens your long hair will weigh you down and make you look dowdy. To avoid these problems you should get a hair cut that will give your long hair shape, movement and texture. One type of hair cut that works great for long hair are layered hair cuts.

Long Hair Styling Techniques

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Hair Styling Shears and Scissors

Every craftsman requires special tools to become a top performer in their niche. The most used tool of a hairdresser is the hairstyling scissors. styling scissors come in various types and prices. In case you cut hair on an occasional basis, you might consider cheap hair styling scissors. But in case cutting hair is your profession, and you make it for a living, a quality piece or even a set of hair styling scissors or hair shears is critical. Quality hairstyling shears are manufactured out of light weight stainless steel with an addition of cobalt for better solidity. They are valued for simplicity in use and even have a finger rest for better comfort.

There are various kinds of shears for various styles and the cutting style of the hairdresser. Bent blades will make it simple to cut hair around ears and for better shaping of some styles. Longer blades are more comfortable for cutting long hair, shorter blades are more comfortable for cutting short hair, and there are also thinning hair shears that are used for tapering and thinning. Certain hair styling scissors have small slots on one side of the blade, which helps to hold the hair straight during the cut. These would do best for thick hair. There are also left handed scissors for left-handed stylists. A good hair stylist must have a set of hair styling scissors to be ready for any hair style and hair type.

To store your styling shears in the best shape, they must only be employed on clean hair. Styling tools and dirty hair will leave a thin coat on the blades that will tarnish them after multiple uses. The blades have to be thoroughly wiped after each and every hair cut, cleaned and periodically oiled. Wash your hair styling tools with warm water and soft detergent. Open the blades wide during the cleaning to get rid of any dirt and grease from the blades entire length. Wash them carefully and dry with a soft towel, or piece of cloth. After cleaning your hairstyling tools, oil the meeting point of the blades and open and close them several times to let the oil flow. After wards, wipe any excess oil off.

It's significant to treat your styling scissors as the professional styling tools as they certainly are - with respect, diligence and care. Employ them only as hair styling scissors and be careful not to drop them, since this way you will bend the blade or damage the tips of the scissors. Also, make sure to occasionally adjust the tension screw, since it will get loose with the lapse of time.

The proper pair of hair styling shears will not just make it simpler for the stylist to cut the needed style and to be comfortable enough to utilize all day long, but quality hair styling shears are made to last for long time. With the diligent care, these scissors will last for long years, so your investment will return for itself in the long run of your practice.

Which Thinning Hair Styling Scissors Do I Need?

Thinning styling shears differ from other cutting scissors with a notched blade, which looks pretty much like a comb. If you just want to thin your hair a little, get a pair of those hair-styling shears, which have two jagged blades instead of one, at a beauty store in your neighborhood.

Where Do I Get Quality Thinning Hair Styling Scissors?

If you want to get long lasting thinning styling shears, you should expect spending a pretty penny on them. It's harder to sharpen the low quality blades and it can also be kind of difficult to sharpen thinning shears at home because of the jagged blades, so you should look for stainless steel hair styling shears or titanium scissors with good sharp edges on them. One of the good ways to review the overall quality is to look at the handles. In case it seems like they are made of cheap materials, then the blades are probably also not very good.

Thick Hair Style

Thick Hair Style
Thick Hair Style
Having thick hair can be a blessing and a curse. You can learn how to deal with your thick hair so that it is more blessing than curse. Follow this advice and you can avoid the frustration that comes with spending hours in front of the mirror and ending up with Marge Simpson hair.

First off you need to seek out professional advice on the kind of cut you should maintain. Go to a well established salon and remember you really do get what you pay for. You can however, see a lower priced stylist for subsequent visits. This stylist can follow the higher priced cut. If you have thick and coarse hair never allow a stylist to use thinning, or razor shears. They are trying to help you with all your thick hair but it will just make it worse.

The daily blow dry is the hardest part of dealing with thick hair. Rule number one, stop washing your hair every day. It's not good for it. Your hair needs a certain amount of natural oil to remain healthy and supple. Too much blow drying and heat styling also damages the cuticle. Try to only wash your hair every three days. This will cut down on time spent dealing with your thick hair and make it more healthy and manageable. Color treated hair will also fade less. When you do wash your hair ensure that a proper job is done. You may need to lather with shampoo and rinse twice. Investing in a hand held shower head is also advisable. This will allow you to control the spray and rinse out any product completely. After you apply and rinse a deep conditioning treatment, also apply a light, leave in detangling conditioner. Use a wide tooth comb to work it through the hair. Wrap hair in a towel and allow the towel to soak up the water for around ten minutes. When you begin the blow dry process you don't need to use a brush until the hair is almost dry. Then use a round brush with boar bristles and blow dry by sections as you brush it straight. It you have naturally curly or wavy hair you can apply a curling cream before you blow dry and gently cradle the curls as you dry them. You will also need to use a diffuser attachment.

Thick Hair Style
Thick Hair Style

Styling thick hair in a straight style requires a flat iron. Invest in a high end ceramic plated iron. Thick hair requires an even high heat. Separate your hair into sections with clips and iron in quarter inch sections from the roots to the ends. Use a heat styling guard to prevent damage to your hair. Finish with a shine and anti frizzing serum.

To style your thick curly hair you will need a curling wand. This is like a curling iron but without the clamp. This allows you to follow the natural shape of your curl. Gently wrap your curl around the wand and hold for fifteen seconds. Finish with an anti frizzing spray that also offers hold.

Daily maintenance can be cut in half by using a miracle product called dry shampoo. It may sound strange models and actresses have been using it for years. It's available in a mousse, powder, and an aerosol spray and can be purchased at beauty supply stores, drug stores and some salons. You simply spray at the roots and either brush or towel through your hair. If you have curly hair then you will prefer the mousse as you only need to gently spread the product through your hair and no brushing is needed. This product is very useful if you have invested in a professional blowout. You can extend the life of your blowout by at least two days. Just apply the dry shampoo according to the manufactures instructions, hit the roots with your hair dryer and then apply a smoothing serum (if your hair is straight) or an anti frizzing product (for curly hair).