Short Hairstyles

Britney Spears hairstyles

2010-08-28T09:08:00.000-07:00

Britney Spears hairstyles

Teri Hatcher Photos

2010-08-12T11:13:00.000-07:00

Teri Hatcher Photos

Short Hairstyles for the Summer

2010-08-10T10:55:00.000-07:00

Ah, summer has arrived and it is time to tan and enjoy the beach for those lucky enough to be close enough to the ocean. Well everyone should enjoy summer anyways. With summer comes heat, and with heat comes our desire to wear less or thinner clothing. The same idea applies to our hair. For those of you who have not shed the long locks for shorter strands during the summer months, definitely try it once in your life. My experience was sensational as I decided to clip off my hair, granted it wasn't long but medium length. The experience was good as it felt totally different and it gave my whole attitude a different push during those summer seasons. I came to find that most of my summer cloths matched well with my new short hairstyle. Probably because the hairstyle I chose to copy was from Charlize Theron in many of her ads.

Why should you do as I did you ask? Well to make it simple, a woman who has not tried a short hairstyle will not truly appreciate her hair as much if she hasn't cut it short. I am not saying go cut it super short but rather a short length that is in a comfortable zone. Right off, there should be a renewing feeling because it feels totally different not to have as much hair. Second shorter hair is much easier to maintain and hairstyles do not take as much effort. Coloring and highlighting is also much easier. There are also a good variety of short hairstyles great for summer weather and clothing.

What better than a new short hairstyle to go with those shorts and skirts. Maybe you have never imagined a different look to go along with your wardrobe, but if you did it would greatly surprise you how some clothing just combines so well with a different hairstyles and creates a totally unique look. From swim suits to evening wear, there are short hairstyle variations that fit well in all these situations.

For those women who are considering a short hairstyle, lets look at some of the top celebrity short hairstyles out there. Celebrities are great measuring points for most of us who have similar features because short hairstyles tend to bring out a lot of facial features. First lets look at some everyday short hairstyles.

Lets look at my short hairstyle which is a copy of Charlize Theron's style. I chose this short hairstyle because I have a similar facial shape and the hairstyle seemed to be versatile in that I can add curls, play with the bangs, and even do cute tie backs. It is a very good choice to start off with because it is not too short but gives a similar different experience.

Two very popular, beautiful short hairstyles that will look good on most women is from the stars of 'A Simple Life' Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie. Both have sported very cute, sexy short hairstyles that are perfect for just everyday events to hanging out with the stars. The short hairstyles these two sport are not too short length wise and are great changes for women thinking about shorter dos.

Well in short, consider a short hairstyle one of these summers and try it for an unforgettable experience that will not only enlighten you, but make you more appreciative and open to different hairstyles and overall style options.

Prom Hairstyles for Your Big Night

2010-06-28T07:19:00.000-07:00

Prom Hairstyles for Your Big Night

Prom hairstyles are filled with glamour. Prom hairstyles are part of the many things that can make your prom preparation stressful along with your dress, jewelry and make up. Between choosing which dress to wear along with what kind of jewelry and makeup, not to mention the shoes, your prom hairstyle is going to have to find it's place to fit in. Proms can also be expensive. In fact, some teens spend more on their hair than any other wardrobe element. When picking a prom hairstyle, it's important to consider, not only the shape of your face, but of the body too as well as the kind of dress you will be wearing. It's best to schedule an appointment several weeks in advance with your hair styler as spots tend to fill up quick.

You could also try an elegant french twist or a braid for a new interesting look. Young women with long prom hair might have more trouble taking good care of the long locks but have a different choices for hairstyles. Longer hair can be worn with curls, waves, or sleek to produce varying hairstyles. Longer hair can also be worn in the very popular updos and chignons. For girls with short hair, there are not as many options as with medium and longer hair lengths but there are plenty of short hairstyles that offer cute ambience and become a viable pieces for the prom. Depending on the length of the short cut, there are a variety of hairstyles that some women will find very complimentary. Teens with medium hair length have many alternatives when it comes to stylish, elegant hairstyles.
Prom Hairstyles Tips

1. Do not make drastic hairstyle changes before prom.

2. Apply a moisture enhancing leave in product.

3. Apply your mascara carefully – avoid “clumping”.

4. Manage hair by using effective hair care products and getting regular hair trims to keep split ends.

5. If you use shadow or pencil on your eyes, try an angled bush to get that smudged, smoky look.

6. Start by shampooing your strands with a curl enhancing, moisturizing product.

Best Color for Your Sedu Hairstyle

2010-06-24T07:07:00.000-07:00

Sedu hair style is usually considered to be straight hairstyle, but nothing apart this is mentioned, when speaking about Sedu hair. So, we may turn on our imagination and start seeking for the perfect color match to your own Sedu hair style.

Deciding on what hair color to choose is a ve-e-ry painstaking process. You think about highlighting, or changing brown into black, or blond into red. This day you would like to have hazel and the next day sun will make you love blond, and the autumn will force you to choose red.

There are hundreds of opportunities for the hair color. However, the main thing is to find something that will make your hairstyle a Sedu one. The crucial keypoints of the best choice is your character, your complexion, the color of your eyes, and your age.

Keypoint #1: Your character

To choose perfect hair color for your character means to use those color patterns that will naturally reflect your personality. Your image is a single whole, and suitable hair color will help you to ensure that your Sedu hairstyle reveals your character in the best way.

• Brown and hazel hair colors will suit everybody from business women to teenage girls.

• Black color will be good for self-confident people, while blond can bring out mild character.

• Red and copper shades discover passion and desire, and highlights express people who like to compose contrasts.

Even acid green for your hair color can suit you, until it matches your personality. So, mind your character, when deciding on your own Sedu hair color.

Keypoint #2: Your complexion

To express the Sedu part of your image and not spoil it with something unsuitable, you should remember about the complexion. Not that it should restrict you in colors, but shades should be picked up rather carefully.

Don't listen to people who say that ethnic hair can be only of particular color to match the skin complexion. It's not true. But still it is necessary to take care that the color you've chosen suits your image. Remember Halle Berry in the X-men? Does she look bad? Of course, not.

At the same time pale skin is rather sensitive to the black shades. When the wrong shade is picked up, you may even look like Mrs Adams. And cherry red don't like tanned skin, while it matches pale people.

The bottom line is following: take care of the shade and it will take care of your Sedu image.

Keypoint #3: The color of the eyes

When speaking about perfect Sedu hairstyle, we should say that the color of your eyes is one of the most important questions. It is rather difficult to find the shade that will express the beauty of your eyes.

But there is some advice that can be considered useful in this situation:

• Dark grey and dark blue eyes can match everything.

• Light grey and blue eyes find themselves in friendship with blond and light brown; though sometimes these eye colors also fit brown black.

• Dark brown and hazel eyes match every hair color, but mind the complexion.

To say more, as long as you express your eyes' beauty through the hair style and hair color, you express your own beauty, because your eyes reflect your personality. Moreover, your Sedu hair style only wins if everything about your style is in harmony.

Keypoint #4: Your age

Chanel once said that all women are beautiful and pretty. But prettiness disappears with age, though beauty remains. She also added that it's a shame that all women want to be pretty, and no one desires to be beautiful.

I may add to this that Sedu style and hairstyle express your beauty, not prettiness, something that lies inside you, your secret passions and hidden desires. So, when you are not afraid of your age, either you're in your -teens or your -ties, it is noticeable. You show bravery and dignity, and this is very attractive and Sedu.

Here are some tips to remember when matching age and hair color:

1.

Black loves women in their twenties and thirties. That is if you have long and middle hairstyles. If you have short hairstyle, you may wear black as long as you like.
2.

Brown and hazel colors love everybody. They are very democratic for every complexion, age, eye color and hairstyle. They look Sedu all the time.
3.

Light blond matches pale complexion in any age. Dark blond matches everybody of any age. Your hairstyle remains Sedu as long as you like, while you're blond.
4.

Red is a very tricky color. Dark copper shades are perfect for pale complexions and all ages, while light red is a perfect choice for Asian complexion and pale complexion in teens and twenties, and at the same time cherry red highlights are very sexy and Sedu for everybody.
5.

Highlights are one of the opportunities to change your hairstyle using contrasts. You may usually match any color with any color. If you've decided to change the hair color cardinally, make highlights. You'll compose contrasts and show that you are very attractive with every color, even with two colors simultaneously.

All in all, your fantasy is the best adviser. There are hundreds of colors and thousands of shades. Remember about all above said and you'll find how to turn your common hairstyle into unique Sedu hairstyle.

Black Prom Hairstyles

2010-06-19T07:01:00.000-07:00

Black Prom Hairstyles

Communication is key when dealing your personal hairstylist. Your stylist can be extremely talented in their craft, but without communication from you, it is not possible to yield the exact results that you may be looking for. We all know that your hair is one of the first things that everyone will notice when they see you. Since you will not have a second chance to make a first impression, it is important to make sure that you take pride in your appearance.

When you visit a hair salon you expect that the hairdressers working there will be professionals. The truth is that there is only one professional when it comes to taking care of your hair and that professional is you. Before you visit a hairstylist you should have a good understanding of your own hair. You should already know what kind of hair you have, what styles fit your features the best and what colors work best for you in the past. Your hairstyler's job should be to offer you some advice to enhance your choices.

If you are not already educated as to what is the best hair style for you or how to treat your hair, there are several resources on the internet that can provide you with a wealth of information. The Hairstyler is a place where you can upload your picture and decide which hairstyles works best for you. By using their software to see yourself in different pictures, you will we able to view what looks best on you. There are also a plenty of information on every style that you may find interest in.

Once you have chosen a hairstyle that you like, you should download a copy for your hairdresser. Presenting a copy of exactly what you want done to your hair will help your hairdresser in providing you with the best service possible. With a photo of yourself in your hairstyle of choice, it will be also easier for your hairdresser to make suggestions. Ultimately the choice should be left up to you because no matter what happens, if you are not happy, you will be the only one left to deal with it.

For events like weddings and proms or any real special occasion, you really do not have room for chance. Short black prom hairstyles and short layered hairstyles are especially crucial because they involve an actual haircut.
Once you hair has been cut you cannot look back, so communication with your hairdresser is key to ensuring that your results are exactly what you expected.

Being that your hair is one of the biggest representation of you, it only makes sense that you take in active role in the decisions that is made regarding your hair. With the hairstyling software and the wealth of information that is provided, there is no excuse for not knowing the exact textures, colors and styles that match your features. Using the available resources to strengthen your knowledge of your personal characteristics will help make sure that you always look your best.

An Appealing Hairstyle

2010-06-14T07:03:00.000-07:00

An appealing and trendy hairstyle is essential to build up your image and attractiveness. It is critical to understand the annotation of different appealing hairstyles before you could choose the one which is suitable for yourself in different occasions. This article introduces the latest appealing hair styles which could assist you to choose the most suitable hair style to project your own unique attributes.

1. Long and Curve Hairstyle
The hair at two sides and the back should cut level and perm the long hair into slightly curve. The fringe at front could be either curved or left straight. The major characteristics of the long and curve hairstyle are natural and very easy to take care. The long and curve hairstyle could be further developed into the following sub-styles,

a. Layer at two side
The hair at two sides should be cut into layer and set backward with little fringe at front. The major characteristic of this hairstyle is to amplify a rich and fullness appearance of hair.

b. Mature big curve
Perm the hair with large rollers and set all the hair backward with no fringe at front. Apply some mousses after the hairstyle is set.

c. Side parting
Side parting the long curve hair and the fringe at one side will make the forehead appear broader. It is especially suitable for those with narrow high forehead.

d. Elegant set
Comb the front hair backward and bind with elegant adornments. The ear and the whole facial line will be exposed. This hairstyle is especially suitable for those with
distinctive and appealing facial features and contour.

2. Fashioned Short Hairstyles
The hair at two side should be cut into layer and cover the ears but the hair at the front part should not be cut too short. It gives you more rooms for modification into different styles. The major characteristics of the fashioned short hairstyles are to emphasis the distinctive and appealing facial line and facial features. The fashioned short hairstyles could be further modified into the following sub-styles,

a. Solid form
The hair is cut to the same baseline with no graduation. It gives a chunky effect to give the hair a rich and fullness impression.

b. All front
The hair starting from the front part should be cut into layers. The hair at two sides and the fringe should be set forward which gives an energetic look and appearance.

c. Short curve hair
Perm the hair at front part with large rollers and the other parts with smaller rods. The fringe should be cut short to give a very fresh and feminine appearance.

d. Uniform layering
Perm the hair with rods and cut short. The inner hair is cut at the same level as the outer hair length. The hair at two sides should be cut to half of the ear and with some fringe at front.

e. Wedge cut
Perm the hair with rollers and the inner hair length should be longer than the outer hair length. An imbalance triangular shape could be set at two sides to form the unique wedge cut.

Popular Long Hairstyles

2010-06-14T06:53:00.000-07:00

To keep long hair looking shiny and soft and achieve the best looing long hair styles, there are resources to many hair care products as well as home remedies.

The long hair style works out for any occasions. It goes well in a prom dance, it goes well for pageants and it is also a favorite of the weddings. Weddings have special long hair styles that are meant just for the occasion. Long hairstyles take a while to grow, so if you haven't got the patience and time, try extensions.

Try different high quality products recommended by your hair stylist to keep your hair healthy

The long layered hairstyles can be achieved with minor differences in the knocks. Both the hairstyles give cute as well as elegant look for any special occasion. This is an easy way to updo the long hairstyle is a simple pony tail with a French twist. This hairstyle gives a classic and exotic look that can be achieved in just a few seconds.

When choosing a hairstyle one should always consider whether or not the hair style will suit your face shape. Many woman change their hair styles according to latest fashion trends while others maintain their same old styles as every individual has unique face cut, hair type and hair color. You can change your hairstyle according to the occasion.

Try a middle, side or a zig zag part, and you will surprised at how much your appearance can change.

Long hair is fragile and needs intensive conditioning and caring. The length should be trimmed regularly and the hair brushed each day using a pure, bristle brush. The bristles literally polish the hair gently spreading the natural oils from roots to ends. Combs should he wide toothed, smooth ended and of a high quality.

Try something new with your long hair once in a while, beautiful updos, multiple pony tails, etc.

There are many factors to consider when choosing a Long hair style. Long hair cut should match your personality, career, lifestyle, time constraints, body shape, face shape, hair texture, hair density, eye color, and skin tone. Just as you would with your regular hair, with this type of long hair style, you can wear your hair up or down, whichever you prefer.

Treat your hair like a guy treats his car, take it to the salon once in a while and use quality products

For long hairstyles, the sleek look starts at top and goes all the way to the ends. In order to maintain the health and beauty of your long hair it is best to look for a stylist who knows how to handle long hair. You should select long hairstyles that best adapt to your face shape. You can make your hair different everyday thus making the long hairstyle look fresh and stylish.

Stick Straight Hair Styles

2010-06-06T04:28:00.000-07:00

Offering this frizzy-haired client and alternative to 40 minutes of daily blow drying is Gary's thermal straightening service.

"This hair lacks shine and control, and this service will make it look shiny and healthy," he says. This type of straightening is a serious commitment for the client. Hair must be at least four inches long. Straightening takes two to five hours, depending on the hair's density and texture, and requires two technicians. That's why the salon charges $500 for this service. Plus, the client must leave her hair untouched fro 72 hours. No ponytails, no tucking. One of the key ingredients for achieving perfection is using a ceramic iron. The iron will smooth and shine the hair better.
Products you'll need:

Thermal straightener, here BaByliss Professional Thermal Ionic Straightener

Shiner, here Rusk Design Series Brilliance Polisher

Tools you'll need:

Ceramic brushes, here Ceramic Tools

Blow dryer, here Rusk 1875 Watt

Straightening and flat irons, here BaByliss Pro Ceramic Straightening Irons in 24mm, 2? and 1?inch plate sizes, and Ceramic Tools 24mm straightening iron and 2?inch flat iron.

Shampoo, apply a leave-in conditioner, then towel-dry hair to barely damp. Start at the nape hairline by applying the straightener a half-inch off the roots all the way to the ends.

Working upward, apply the straightener to three sections, then comb through to distribute evenly.

Work up the head in this manner, treating three sections, then combing them through. Once all the hair is saturated, cover it with plastic wrap and process at room temperature for three minutes to prepare for a test strand.

4. To test, tie the hair into knots at the roots, midstrands and ends. If the knots remain closed, rinse. If they spring back, continue to process, testing every three to five minutes. When processing is complete, rinse five to 10 minutes, apply a leave-in conditioner and blow almost completely dry.
5. Using a ceramic straightening iron, pass thin sections through the clamp in a gentle, slow slide five to seven times. Work from the nape forward until the hair is smooth, shiny and without flyaways. Depending on the hair's length and thickness, this takes one to two hours.
6. Now shape the hair, cutting dry. Here, the perimeter is trimmed to the desired length, then the ends are chipped out for additional movement.

7. Interior lengths are lifted and the ends are chipped to layer.
8. Once the cut is complete, the hair can be neutralized into its final, straight form. Beginning at the nape and working forward, apply the neutralizing lotion just off the roots as before.
9. Once again, comb through every three sections. Work through the top. Process for five minutes without covering at room temperature. Rinse five to 10 minutes, towel dry, comb through and blow dry smooth.

Sleek Straight Hairstyles Ideas

2010-06-06T04:24:00.000-07:00

Sleek straight hairstyles will never loose their popularity to to their unbelievable look. Take a peek at the following sleek straight hairstyles ideas for summer so you can decide which style suits you best!

It is a well known fact that sleek straight hairstyles have always been appreciated due to their elegance and attractiveness. These timeless hairstyles are perfect for all hair lengths and can easily be created using permanent hair straightening solutions or flat irons.

Women have become huge fans of sleek straight hairstyles due to the benefits they bring and the elegant yet still sophisticated look perfect for any occasion. Sleek straight hairstyles help enhance the hairs natural shine allowing your tresses to receive a breathtaking glow. Create this type of hairstyle on any hair type using a flat iron or, for a more permanent approach turn to permanent hair straightening solutions such as the Brazilian Keratin hair straightening treatment or the Japanese hair straightening.

Straight Hairstyling Tips:

To get a perfect middle part, always part your hair when it is soaking wet and hold your comb flat on your scalp when creating the line so that it’s precisely straight.

For natural-looking straight hair, skip the flat iron and just use a blow-dryer and large round brush. This keeps hair supple. Help make the look last by applying a finishing spray. To make your blow-dry last a few days, don’t finish by spritzing your hair with hairspray. It will give your hair a sticky texture that won’t look as clean and shiny. Instead, apply a lightweight mousse—like Redken Touch Control 05 Volumizing Texture Whip—in damp hair before styling for hold. To maintain sleek and shiny hair, you have two primary options. The first is to choose commercial products designed specifically to help with shine and the second is to make your own homemade products.

Wedding Hairstyles For Long Hair

2010-06-04T19:49:00.000-07:00

Wedding ceremony is a memorable day of everybody life. Everybody wants to look perfect and different from other on this day. This event includes many small decisions like wedding dress, wedding hairstyle, jewelry, cosmetics etc. but wedding hair styles adds charm to bride and grooms personality.

So if you want to look perfect on your wedding ceremony then you have select hair style which is suits on you. In selection of hair styles some important factor should kept in your mind. Firstly comes the structure of your face there are many structure of face like oval, round, square, straight and heart shape. Face shape decide which hair style suite on you. Whether you are confused to selecting your hairstyle then you can take suggestion from the hairstylist. Hairstylist will guide you which hair style will suits on your face.

Secondly the wedding dress which you are wearing on this occasion. Wedding dress also help you to decide which hair style suits you. If you are wearing strapless wedding dress then you consider your hair curly and fall backwards. But if you are wearing high neck dress then make a bunch of hair on the scalp region. It will increase your gloom in the wedding ceremony.

Now here are some famous wedding hair styles for you which increase your personality on wedding day.

1. Queen look hairstyle – All the hairs are pulled backwards and curled on the top region. Before finishing decorate you hair with headband.
2. Princess hairstyle – All the hairs are pulled backward and make bunch of hair at the top regions and just add some curls on the top. Before finishing decorate with tiara.
3. Elaborate Curly hairstyle – All the hair are pulled backwards and curls make this undo neat which make you look gorgeous. Another thing makes an accurate balance between curls size and rose’s size.
4. Refined Piecey hairstyle – All the hairs are fully curled and some hairs are fall right towards face and other are fall backwards touching shoulder. Before finishing decorates your hair with Tiara it looks cool and gorgeous.
5. Updo Hairstyle – This is a very traditional and easy hairstyle you can do it at your home without any help of hairstylist. All the hairs are pulled backwards and make a bunch of hair at the scalp region. Before finishing decorate your hair with pearl tiara.
6. Medium Curl – Some hairs are straight and fallen above eyebrow and other hairs are fallen backwards touching neck by striping with hair band. You can do little curls in backward region hair. This hairstyle has three parts: - the straight fringe, the wrapping crown and the long hot curls down.

How to Create a Funky Hairstyles

2010-06-04T17:47:00.000-07:00

Creating a funky hairstyles takes a level of creativity that can come from seasoned stylists or those that have a grasp on current trends and how to make these hair trends unique when it comes to choosing specific hairstyles.

There are many ways that funky hairstyles can be created. One of the most effective ways that funky hairstyles can be created is through the use of certain techniques including color and texture within the hair.

To create funky colors within the hairstyle there are many aspects that can be used. Colors can come in the form of gels and sprays which can be applied to the surface of the hair – to wet or dry hair. There are also other methods which can be used in the form of temporary hair color that can be used. Semi-permanent dyes are available in a variety of colors and last an average of six to eight weeks before fading from the hair.

Cutting edge haircuts are a great way to create funky hairstyles and can be used to create a fresh and edgy style. Sharp edges cut throughout the hairstyle to create an edge hairstyle that can be considered funky. Consider using angled cuts and straightened pieces of hair to create the ultimate funky hair styles.

How to Create a Glam Holiday Updo Hair Style in Just 30 Seconds

2010-06-04T17:40:00.000-07:00

Updo Hairstyles, it IS that time again, when you may be just a week or two or days even from your first holiday party. Unfortunately this year the recession has hit everyone, and not everyone has the luxury of spending half a day at the stylist anymore, not even near the holiday crunch. So if you are wondering what to do with your hair this holiday season, and still look glam and fabulous, go for the 30 second updo. Not only is it super sexy and super chic, but it really does only take 30 seconds, and the end result is a no muss no fuss chic pulled together look.
And the best part? You don’t even have to wash your hair if you don’t want to. In fact, second day hair will actually make this one even easier. If you are stuck with some wallet crunching this holiday season, and have *just enough* hair to clip back, follow these simple steps to a super simple updo that will have heads turning all night long.

Step 1 – Pull your hair back into a ponytail.

Step 2 – Twist the ponytail like a rope until the pony starts to buckle and loop upwards, but not too tight.

Step 3 – Use a clip or barrette and clip the loop in place at the back of your head. Try placing the clip towards the top of the loop so that the back looks almost like a chignon.

Step 4 – Fan the ends of your pony upward and place on top of your head. If your hair is super long, you can pin them at the top of your head if you want. If your hair is longer, you can curl the ends with an iron and place them with pins on top of your head. This may take longer than the 30 second updo, but it is a far cry from styling your hair before you go out.
Tips and Tricks:

The greasier the better with this look, so go a day or two unwashed when you try this, the chignon will hold much nicer. Your updo will hold longer as well, and if you want some nice morning after waves, sleep with your clip on for a casual wavy look the next morning.

If you are using this for a night out, a razor sharp side part will create just a smidge more elegance.

Modern Long Straight Hairstyles Bangs from McPhee 2010

2010-06-04T01:24:00.000-07:00

Modern Hairstyle Trends presents Modern Long Straight Hairstyles Bangs from McPhee 2010

Katharine Hope McPhee is an young American pop singer, actress and model. Katherine McPhee has some very nice and modern straight hairstyle.Katharine Hope McPhee and her beautiful straight long hairstyle looks great and if you want these hairstyels you should know that they are also very modern. These modern long straight are very elegant and sleek. If you like them you can easily copy this hairstyle by using a flat iron .Katharine Hope McPhee has some highlight on her beautiful long hair, check out the photos:

Modern Long Straight Hairstyles Bangs from McPhee 2010

Modern messy updo hairstyle with light curls 2010

2010-06-01T02:07:00.000-07:00

Modern Hairstyle Trends presents Modern messy updo hairstyle with light curls 2010

Here are some modern and funky updo hairstyles trends first is an messy looking updo with light curls and waves with long straight bang and also Woman casual hair style updo with curls and long bang.

Modern messy updo hairstyle with light curls 2010

Popular Short Hairstyle

2010-05-31T20:37:00.001-07:00

A woman’s hair is one of the most forgiving characteristics about herself; it is one that she can easily change and redefine to invent new looks for herself and to keep reinventing new looks with time.

Progress Update For June 2010

2010-05-31T14:30:00.000-07:00

Well, it’s that time again. Today I just measured my hair for June 1st. As you may recall, I always do it the day before.

Last month I measured in at 24 3/4 inches. This month, I measure at 25 1/4 inches, for 1/2 in growth for the month of May.

I’ve been assessing my ends, and I may have to go back to trimming every third month instead of every fourth month. I’m already noticing that the ends are getting uneven. This means I trim this month

I’m posting a photo that was just taken today. It’s not my favourite photo, but that’s just how my hair is rolling today. I know, I know, my hair looks a different colour in every photo, but it’s really not.

I hope that my American friends had nice weather for the long weekend. ‘Til tomorrow, my friends.

Hairstyle How To: Franny's Easy Summer Updo

2010-05-30T12:57:00.000-07:00

This is an easy summer style that is quick, easy, requires no twisting and requires no braiding. It can be adapted for height, and the ends can be left loose as I have chosen to do, or they can be tucked under. Also, you can experiment with flipping the ponytail through more than once for a fuller topknot.

All you need for this style is a brush or comb, a ponytail holder, and a barrette or slide. A Topsy Tail Tool is helpful, but not essential.

Here are the instructions:

1. Put hair in a high ponytail.

2. Take Topsy Tail Tool and insert it behind the hair elastic from the bottom, with the ponytail in the Topsy Tail loop.

3. Pull ponytail up behind the elastic with the Topsy Tail.

4. Now that you've pulled the ponytail through, hold it straight up and give it a gentle yank.

5. Pull ponytail down over the flip-through, smooth it with your hand and insert as small slide or barrette. I am using a Flexi-8 slide that was given to me by a dear friend.

Lightly comb the ends, which are now likely disheveled, and smooth them.

6. The finished style.

Another view:

Sometimes You Do What You Have To Do

2010-05-29T17:42:00.000-07:00

I’ve been reading articles and topic threads for a long time, and the consensus seems to be that it’s optimal to stretch out the time between washing one’s hair to as long as possible. Some long-haired people go four, five days, or even a full week or more between washings.

Some of these people do rinse their hair with water only every few days. This is not for me.

While I do try to do the best I can for my hair, I’ve only been able to go from daily washing to every other day.

I did wash daily for years, and it took a bit of adjustment to go every second day, but I can’t seem to go beyond that. On Day 3 after wash day, I can only go without washing if I know I won’t be going anywhere.

I do know that many women my age have less production of the sebaceous glands in their skin in general and on their scalp. I am not one of those women. My facial skin still produces a lot of oil, and so does my scalp. Even trying to brush my hair with a boar bristle brush, as is often suggested, is not enough to prevent my scalp hair and beyond from looking very oily by the third day after a wash.

Additionally, with my hair so fine and straight, there is no hairstyle, updo or braid that can hide that. I don’t see any practical way around this.

So I do wash my hair every other day. I have changed my habits, such as using conditioner to wash my hair, and I’ve made a lot of other changes in the handling of my hair, but I really don’t see a time in the near future in which I will be able to go regularly for more than two days between washes.

I don’t let it bother me. I have to do what works for me and what is practical in my life. Sometimes that just means not following the best advice.

So it’s good to remember that while there’s a world of hair care advice out there, sometimes you just have to find your own way, and be good with that.

Kahlil Gibran Quote

2010-05-29T15:24:00.000-07:00

“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.”

KRISTEN STEWART TWILIGHT HAIRSTYLE

2010-05-28T16:18:00.000-07:00

Kristen Stewart is a versatile actress who has been cast in various roles. The most well-known or prominent role, however, has been her portrayal of Bella Swan in the Twilight Saga. If you want to get a hairstyle similar to the one Stewart sports in the Twilight, then you should remember to keep it simple. Stewart’s hair is lightly layered, curled, and is not dressed up with a myriad of highlights. Furthermore, her hairstyle is perfect for the average teen as it is flattering and very easy to maintain.

To get hair like Kristen Stewart’s, you must simply follow these steps:
1. You must consider your hair’s length and texture. Your hair should be a medium to long length. If your texture is naturally straight, you will want to blow your hair dry and use a chunky curling iron. If your hair is naturally curly, you may simply choose to let it hair dry.

2. If you decide to blow your hair dry, simply scrunch your hair near the ends. This will give you additional curl and wave, which is absolutely essential to getting the ultimate Kristen Stewart look.
3. After your hair is dry, you should apply a little hair product (gel or wax) to keep the front sections of your hair pushed back. If you have a lot of hair, you may want to use bobby pins to help accomplish this.

Additionally, if you have hair that is thin and lifeless, there are many sprays and products which will help add volume to your hair.

Emo Hair Care Tips

2010-05-28T15:55:00.000-07:00

Emo Hair Care Tips
In taking care of your emo hairstyle, there are certain pointers you need to remember. These tips are quite easy to follow that you’ll find maintenance of an emo haircut as simple as ABC.

• Wash your hair regularly using shampoo and conditioner to keep it clean.
• Avoid frequent blow drying as it can lead to hair dryness. When you are not in a hurry, simply towel dry your hair.

• Do not brush your hair when it is still damp instead, use your fingers to comb through your hair and gently detangle it.
• To maintain the sleekness of your hair, use a medium-barreled flat iron as needed.
• Before ironing your hair, apply hair coat or a leave-on conditioner to prevent your hair from heat damage.
• Apply hair coat to protect your hair from the sun and the wind which can damage your hair.

• Have your emo hair regularly trimmed to prevent split-ends and to keep it growing and glowing with health.

Good Day, Bad Day

2010-05-28T13:58:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I have to go back and read some of my own words in order to keep from backsliding on this journey.

This morning, I was suddenly keenly aware of that patch of breakage from 18 months ago near the crown of my hair. It’s much longer now, but it’s still so far from the ends, creating a false layer. It was sticking out of my updo this morning as if in mockery of my past foolishness.

I also felt very frustrated because it seems as though the trek to mid-back will last forever. I just couldn’t see any progress.

I had a very strong urge to trim, but my regular 1/2 inch trim is not scheduled until July. Annoyance was really setting in.

I went back and read some of my more enthusiastic blog entries in order to try and change my frame of mind. Then I hopped in the shower and washed my hair.

To my surprise, when I took my hair out of the towel, I could feel my wet ends touching a spot on my back that I didn’t feel last week.

While I can’t see any progress, today I could actually feel it.

Once again, thank heaven for those tiny little milestones. They always seem to provide encouragement just when I need it most.

Modern Celebrity Hairstyles -Selena Gomez Medium Haircuts 2010

2010-05-28T02:21:00.000-07:00

Modern Hairstyle Trends presents Modern Celebrity Hairstyles -Selena Gomez Medium Haircuts 2010

Selena Gomez is an young Actress celebrity who likes to wears long and medium wavy hairstyles with bangs and a very dark hair color.Selena Gomez looked like the best of the 70s with her long seductive long wavy locks. She uses layers witch enhanced her waves and added movement to her style. Check out these photos with Selena Gomez and her modern wavy hairstyles:

Modern Celebrity Hairstyles -Selena Gomez Medium Haircuts 2010

Modern Celebrity Hairstyles -Selena Gomez Medium Haircuts 2010

Why Long Hair

2010-05-27T12:58:00.000-07:00

Since I began my first steps in the long hair journey, I’ve never really sat down and thought about why growing my hair long is important to me. I gave it a lot of thought today.

While my goal length is ultimately tailbone at this point, I don’t know if I can realistically achieve that with healthy looking hair. And my goal really is to have hair as long as it can be, while looking healthy, even it that means having a shorter final goal length.

So what is it that has me driven to grow it long? I thought of a lot of possibilities. I never did have long hair much as a child, and never in my teens or 20s, so it’s not about recapturing my youth.

It’s not about vanity, or else I would have my hair cut and styled in the most face and age-flattering cut. I’m sure there’s always an element of vanity in wanting any part of your body to be a certain way, but that’s really not the crux of it.

I did always admire long hair, but usually the long hair I admired was not anything like my own; it was usually thick, wavy and flowing. My hair is and never will be any of those things, so I’m not trying to achieve that.

I finally realized that a lot of my desire to grow long healthy hair is about making a long term goal and doing what I can to reach it. Hair that is waist length, hip length, tailbone length, or however long I can keep growing, represents not days, not weeks, but years of care and commitment. This is not something that one can do overnight. It takes patience and a certain amount of discipline.

Long healthy hair is a visible result of that commitment, patience, care and discipline. I really like that.

I truly sabotaged my initial efforts when I dyed my hair brown and then blonde again, but that’s in the past now. Now I’m just about free of the damage of those experiences, and I’m back on the road of this long hair journey.

Do I think that having very long hair will change my life? No, not in itself. But I do think that having a long term goal and achieving it, even if it’s something as seemingly insignificant as hair, will be a very good experience for me. It already has been so far.

Scarlett Johansson Short Curly Celebrity Hairstyles

2010-05-26T18:55:00.000-07:00

Scarlett I. Johansson (born November 22, 1984) is an actress and singer, of dual American and Danish citizenship. Johansson rose to fame with her role in 1998's The Horse Whisperer and subsequently gained critical acclaim for her roles in Ghost World, Lost in Translation (for which she won a BAFTA), and Girl with a Pearl Earring, the latter two earning her Golden Globe Award nominations in 2003.

On May 20, 2008, Johansson debuted as a vocalist on her first album, Anywhere I Lay My Head, with cover versions of Tom Waits songs.

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Celebrity hairstyles Scarlett Johansson

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Celebrity hairstyles Scarlett Johansson

Jennifer Love Hewitt Short Blonde Celebrity HaircutsH

2010-05-26T18:53:00.000-07:00

Jennifer Love Hewitt (born February 21, 1979) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is well-known for her television and film roles in the Fox television series Party of Five, as Sarah Reeves, and also starred in I Know What You Did Last Summer and its sequel, as Julie James. Hewitt can currently be seen on the CBS television program Ghost Whisperer, as Melinda Gordon, a young newlywed who can communicate with the ghost of the dead.

Celebrity hairstyles Jennifer Love Hewitt

Celebrity hairstyles Jennifer Love Hewitt

Celebrity hairstyles Jennifer Love Hewitt

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Jennifer is wearing a long, wavy hair style in the photo shown below. Her hair color is a deep red and she has many added longer layers that allow the waviness to stand out. Her hair is parted on the side and she has come side-swept longer hair in the front that drapes across her face for a distinctive look.

Celebrity hairstyles Jennifer Love Hewitt

Claire Danes Blonde Celebrity Hairstyles

2010-05-26T18:52:00.000-07:00

Claire Catherine Danes (born April 12, 1979) is a Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated American film, television, and theater actress most known for the television series My So-Called Life and the films Romeo + Juliet, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, and Stardust.

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Celebrities hairstyles Claire Danes

Celebrities hairstyles Claire Danes

Celebrities hairstyles Claire Danes

Hot Irons and Hot Rollers

2010-05-26T13:36:00.000-07:00

I have already discussed why blow-drying can be damaging to hair, but I’d also like to discuss curling and straightening irons and hot rollers.

Straighteners have become more and more popular in the last twenty years or so, and there seems to be no sign of them losing popularity. Curling irons and hot rollers continue to be ever-popular as well.

I know better than anyone how nice it is to be able to pop in hot rollers or use a curling iron and have nice quick curls. I also understand that people like the sleek look that a straightening iron can give.

However, there are few things as damaging to the hair, or that causes split ends and broken hairs as hot irons.
There are always going to be people who use them and still have healthy looking hair. These people are the exception to the rule, though. They must have some pretty tough hair.

Have you ever put a drop of water on a curling or straightening iron when it’s fully heated? The water sizzles and evaporates. That means that it has boiled.

Many people use their irons while their hair is still slightly damp, out of necessity to save time, or because they like the results. If your hair is damp, then there is still water in the cuticle. Apply that hot iron to it and the water actually boils inside the cuticle of the hair. This will cause the cuticle to both swell and shrink, and this kind of damage is exactly what leads to breakage and splits.

Hot rollers are rarely as hot as irons are, but they are still hot enough to be uncomfortable when held next to the skin. They aren’t as immediately harsh as hot irons are, but they do bake any moisture out of the hair, and over time, damage will accumulate.

You may think that if you’re using a heat protectant, you’re safe. I admit to having bought into that idea for a while myself. However, nothing really can protect hair from such high heat. You are bound to scorch your hair or to dry out your hair at the very least.

Hair really does need moisture in it in order to stay healthy and heat products eradicate that moisture.
I am not trying to tell anyone never to use heat products. Everyone should enjoy their hair and do what pleases them. And even if you have chosen to give up heat products, there may be times when you feel you have to use them.

Just be aware of the facts. Don’t ever use hot irons on hair that is even slightly damp. Do use a heat protectant, as a slight buffer. It’s not a cure-all, but it will help. Don’t hold an iron in one place for a long time. Use quick passes.

As for hot rollers, again, only use them on hair that is completely dry. It may be of some help to use some sort of heat protector, but try to use them only very rarely.

The best advice is never to use heat products on your hair, but I know that isn’t realistic for many. However, please do know what you’re about to do when you use them.

Giving up heat products was the very first thing that I did when I started my long hair journey, and it was the first thing that made a noticeable positive change in the quality of my hair.

Yes, I’ve made many other mistakes along this journey, which is why I’m not much closer to my goal than I was four years ago, but I’m doing my best to learn from those mistakes. And I can pass this knowledge along to you, so that maybe, just maybe, you won’t make the mistakes I’ve made.

Edgy Short Hairstyles

2010-05-26T01:59:00.000-07:00

Edgy, short hairstyles can be just the thing to get you out of a hair styling rut. There is something about cutting off several inches or more that leaves many women feeling lighter and freer after a funky, short cut. Most short cuts are low-maintenance, freeing you from hours spent in front of the mirror with blow dryers and flat irons. If you're ready to take the plunge into a modern, short hairstyle, here are some tips that will ensure you end up looking and feeling fabulous.

Work with What You've Got
When looking for ideas for your new cut, keep in mind your hair's natural type and texture. For example, light, wispy bangs are probably not a reality for you if you've got course, curly locks. You'll have better luck if you work with nature, rather than try to fight it. Fortunately, a good stylist can help you achieve a funky, fresh look that will work with your hair's texture, so no matter what type of hair you have, you'll be able to find something that will work for you.

Consider Your Face Shape
With any hairstyle, it's important to take the shape of your face into consideration. For example, a few chin-length layers will compliment a heart-shaped face, while a side part and layers at cheekbone length can soften an angular jaw line. If in doubt about what will work with your face shape, talk to your stylist.

Put Your Best Features Forward
Short, edgy cuts can be a great way to draw the eye to your best features. Do you have a long, lovely neck? Show it off by buzzing the nape of the neck extra short. If you have beautiful doe eyes, some long spiky, side-swept bangs can make them stand out. If you're lucky enough to have gorgeous cheekbones, a super short cut can make you look fabulous.

Last but not least, make sure you go to a stylist you trust, particularly for a drastic cut. Ask friends whose hair you love for recommendations, and talk to a few stylists before you choose one.

Off-Topic Tuesday: Green Tea and Summer Weather

2010-05-25T14:32:00.000-07:00

It’s very hot here in Southern Ontario today. I don’t know why after 48 years on this planet it still surprises me how it can be relatively cool one day and then very hot the next in springtime. Today it went up to 30˚C/86˚F, but with the humidity it felt like 35˚C/95˚F. It was a drastic change from the much cooler days we’ve experienced lately. And there hasn’t been a cloud in the sky to give any relief from the hot sun. It’s going to get even hotter in the next couple of days.

I’ve never been a fan of hot and humid weather, but I find that as I’m approaching the change of life, it’s even more intolerable. I am so happy that we have air conditioning. Fortunately, we tested our A/C in early spring on one very warm day, only to find that it wasn’t working, so we had it repaired and ready for days like today. I would have been most upset to have been without A/C today. Hot flashes are bad enough without outside influences affecting my sleep.

I’m sipping on a cup of cool green tea. I used to drink green tea, but I forgot about it for a while. I was reminded recently of the purported health benefits of drinking it, so I’m drinking 4 or 5 cups of it a day. I wonder if the benefits are really what we’re being told, or if this is just another myth that will be busted in a few years.

In any case, I enjoy the taste, and it’s a very pleasant alternative to drinking plain water. I like to drink the recommended amounts of water every day, as hydration is very important for migraineurs, but plain water can be very boring. Green tea is an acceptable liquid for hydration.

Nothing new to report on the exercise front. I’m still doing battle with migraines. One day it will subside, only to be replaced with a new one. I am hoping very much that there will be a new breakthrough in migraine research soon.

I don’t mean to offend anyone, but I’m sure I will with this statement. Most migraine sufferers are women, and I truly believe that if most were men, there would have been more medical advancement by now. None of the migraine specific drugs work for me, and I know that they don’t work for many others.

I am happy to report though that I’ve lost four pounds. It’s not much, but it’s a start. I still have a good 15 pounds to lose in order to stop looking as though I’m a few months pregnant. I’ve mentioned before that 90% of my excess weight goes on my tummy and it really is true. I’m not going to try to fool myself. Losing that 15 pounds is not going to be easy at my age, and unless and until I start getting more exercise, it won’t go anywhere. I hope by next week at this time to be able to report that I’ve at least made a start on a doable exercise routine. There; I’ve put it in print.

Yesterday was Victoria Day here in Canada, so a long weekend for most people here. I hope that all of my Canadian friends had a wonderful May 2/4 weekend.

I’m trying to work on some new (to me) hairstyles, and I’m happy that my hair is getting long enough again to do some old favourites. It’s going to be a few months before I can try some of the styles I really want to do. I’ve seen some lovely ones, but my length isn’t there yet. In the meantime, I’m enjoying being able to do a Figure 8 again, which up until a couple of weeks ago, my hair was too short to do. My hair is thicker now than it has ever been before at this length, so it’s taking longer for me to be able to do certain styles that I used to be able to do at this stage of growth.

I’ll be posting another hairstyle tutorial by the end of the week.

Thank you everyone for reading. I do wish you all a wonderful week and I send love to all.

Winter Elegant Formal Hairstyles

2010-05-25T13:19:00.000-07:00

Winter Elegant Formal Hairstyles. Formal hairstyles for proms, weddings, homecoming and more. To create the perfect formal hairstyle there are many choices to chose from, from updos, short styles, curls, waves, braids, and sedu styles.

Winter Elegant Formal Hairstyles

Cool Short Hair Fashion Trends 2010

2010-05-25T13:15:00.000-07:00

Short hairstyles are cool and trendy for 2010short hair trends. Liu will be the preferred front side, both mature and leisure in the wind for party atmosphere. Only assertive women will be clear in the publicity himself in a relaxed fashion lovely.

Cool Short Hair Fashion Trends 2010

Her dark brown hair is always easy to give people the feeling of heavy, if the hot surface to be a little Large, a blend of three-dimensional flu will appear immediately. Liu will stay a little longer, it will not be immature, and create a mature sweet atmosphere. This will let you in a certain hair on the party become a focus of attention.

Trendy and cool bob hairstyles

2010-05-25T13:11:00.000-07:00

Here are some cool bob hairstyle photos. Bob haircuts are trendy right now and in 2010, they can be versatile like the one Katie Holmes’ bob haircuts is wearing, there are many types of bobs out there to choose from. Check out these bob hairstyle photos.

Trendy and cool bob hairstyles

Cool Hairstyles for Summer Sexy Hairstyles with Bangs 2010

2010-05-25T13:08:00.000-07:00

To get some new sexy hairstyle with bangs for your summer 2010 you have to look at some of the trendy celebrities like Rihanna or Mischa Barton. Here is more that one trendy summer hair style for you to try in this summer.This summer season the most wanted hairstyles are easy-to-do and simply sexy hairstyles.

Cool Hairstyles for Summer Sexy Hairstyles with Bangs 2010

Karolina Kurkova Hairstyles 2010

2010-05-25T13:00:00.000-07:00

Karolina Kurkova is a Czech model known as Victoria’s Secret Angel and now an young actress at the beginning of her career. Karolina Kurkova has some of the most cool and trendy long hairstyels for her wavy hair.Karolina Kurkova has a great fashion style and have a look at her lovely blonde hairstyles.

Karolina Kurkova Hairstyles 2010

Cool Beautiful Celebrity Hairstyles 2010

2010-05-25T12:53:00.000-07:00

Cool Beautiful Celebrity Hairstyles 2010

Alessandra Ambrosio Short Trendy Cute Haircuts 2010

2010-05-25T02:06:00.000-07:00

Modern Hairstyle Trends presents Alessandra Ambrosio Short Trendy Cute Haircuts 2010

Alessandra Ambrosio is an beautiful young Brazilian top model described as the future model of the world.Alessandra Ambrosio is wearing a medium trendy haircut and looks glamorous shooting for a photo shoot at Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Alessandra Ambrosio ties up her hair to look shorter and sexy, this is a great idea if you want to look like have a short hair but don't want to cut your long hair. You will get the chignon look in the first picture which is beautiful to wear on. The other is a great long wavy hairstyle from beautiful model Alessandra Ambrosio:

Alessandra Ambrosio Short Trendy Cute Haircuts 2010

Hairstyle How-To: Gibson Tuck

2010-05-24T15:30:00.000-07:00

I get a lot of requests for tutorials on my website for The Gibson Tuck. It's a very easy style to do, and it can be done with hair that is shoulder length to very long hair, depending on your hair type. Depending on your own hair, experiment with the height of the placement of the original ponytail.

1. Gather hair into a high or medium ponytail.

2. From the crown, use your fingers to separate the hair above the ponytail. You will essentially be creating a pocket for your hair.

3. Tuck ponytail into pocket. Try to distribute the hair evenly.

4. After the hair is tucked in, use a bobby pin or two to keep the elastic held down.

5. Now you have your Gibson Tuck, almost completed. However you'll notice that the part where you made your pocket still shows. We'll deal with that in the next step.

6. Now draw together the part by holding it with a barrette, a decorative comb, or any other hair accessory that will do the job. I'm using a France Luxe tige boulet barrette in the Elysee design. It was sent to me by a dear friend as a surprise, and it suits the Gibson Tuck quite nicely.

You're done! Here is another view of the completed style. Some people might want to do away with the flyaways, but I actually like them. It gives a romantic touch to the style. If you do want a neater look with no flyaways, brush your hair lightly with a bit of hairspray to hold them down.

African American Hairstyles

2010-05-24T07:40:00.000-07:00

Cute African American short haircuts require some planning before chopping off the beautiful hair. Cut off the extra lengths and cut is so short that it can be measured in inches. The hairline is easily visible and requires less time to maintain. Celebrity are increasingly wearing their hairstyles shorter, thanks to the flexibility a short cut provides. Short hairstyles, with very little care, can appear both glamorous and casual, depending on the setting. consider a few looks sported by these celebrity short haircuts.

African American short hairstyles for women

Although long hair is often thought to be sexy, some of the most attractive African American short haircuts on women. These looks may be hard to pull off, but if successful, there is nothing more eye-catching than a sassy,cute short haircuts.

African American short hairstyles for curly hair

Haircuts for Thick Wavy Hair

2010-05-24T07:29:00.000-07:00

Thick hair has a reputation for being unmanageable, but with the right haircut and technique, you can create beautiful haircuts for thick wavy hair. The key to a great haircut for thick wavy hair is to achieve the right hair volume and length.

when your wants a trendy hairstyles but you want something easy to care for? Here are some tips for choosing some great haircuts for thick wavy hair pictures that will be easy to styles.

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medium short haircuts for thick wavy hair

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Short Trendy Bob Hairstyles for 2010

2010-05-24T07:14:00.000-07:00

Bob haircuts are used by many years, women all over the world and to change the bob a bit you can have short layers cut in the back for a sexier effect. So if you want a short haircut trendy and easy to maintain the bob haircut is easy to keep up and never goes out of style.

Short Trendy Bob Hairstyles for 2010 Short Trendy Bob Hairstyles for 2010

Another option to make a modern bob you can try the angled bob, have one side of the hair longer than the other. Women love the angled bob haircuts because it is simple but it makes a big statement. Bellow you have some type of short bob haircuts for women in winter 2010:

Short trendy bob hairstyles haircuts for 2010

Lacey Chabert Medium Length Curly Hair Styles

2010-05-24T00:25:00.000-07:00

Celebrity hairstyles Lacey Chabert:

Chabert was born in Purvis, Mississippi, the daughter of Julie, a homemaker, and Tony Chabert, a French-speaking Cajun from Louisiana who worked as a maintenance operations representative for an oil company. She has a brother, T.J., and two sisters, Wendy and Crissy. Chabert lives in Southern California, where she moved with her family in 1994 when she began work on Party of Five. Lacey was "World's Baby Petite" in the "World's Our Little Miss Scholarship Competition" of 1985. Chabert is also a self-proclaimed Christian.

Celebrity hairstyles Lacey Chabert

Celebrity hairstyles Lacey Chabert

Celebrity hairstyles Lacey Chabert

Celebrity hairstyles Lacey Chabert

Celebrity hairstyles Lacey Chabert

Celebrity hairstyles Lacey Chabert

Amber Valletta Celebrity Blonde Hairstyles

2010-05-24T00:24:00.000-07:00

Celebrity hairstyles Amber Valletta

Celebrity hairstyles Amber Valletta

Celebrity hairstyles Amber Valletta

Celebrity hairstyles Amber Valletta

Celebrity hairstyles Amber Valletta

Celebrity hairstyles Amber Valletta

My Worst Hair Disaster

2010-05-23T15:21:00.000-07:00

It's only been about four and a half weeks since I last touched up my colour, and I've been trying to put off doing it again, but the silver roots are really growing in. So I spent the day with my hair soaking in coconut oil and I'm sitting here now with dye on my roots.

Thinking about hair dye reminded me of the biggest hair disaster I ever had. It was 1998, and I had been using a high lift one-step blonde colour for several years. Since my hair is naturally dark blonde, it was easy to get an almost platinum colour without bleach, but by using extra light shades.

I'll never know to this day what possessed me, but one day I decided I just had to have one of those beautiful cool shades of red hair. I knew that anything orangey wouldn't suit me, but I thought that a cool tone might be nice and brighten up my look.

I remember walking to the drugstore after having made this impulsive decision, and I purchased the dye. I really didn't know all that much about hair dye back then, and I didn't know that there were special steps necessary to go from platinum blonde to a red shade.

So I applied the dye, and after it was rinsed out and dry, it looked lovely to my eyes. It was a new me. However after the first washing, red dye was still dripping in the shower. This time when my hair was dry, the red shade was still there but there were blonde patches showing through. It was a disaster.

I then walked back to the drugstore. I met a friend who worked there, and she said to me, "Franny! What happened to your hair?!?!". I was mortified. I spoke to the cosmetician and I was told that in order to dye my light blonde hair dark, I should have used a filler. A filler is a deposit only colour that fills the hair shaft with a darker tone, and then you apply the shade of your choice over top of it.

There I was with shoulder length hair that had already been mercilessly dyed so light and for the second time in just a few days, I was applying colour all over my head yet again.

The colour held well after using the filler, but it didn't take many washings before the nice red tone faded, and I was left with dull, brown hair. And it wasn't a pretty brown.

I knew I had really made a mistake. I had to have my blonde back, so back to the drugstore I went, to buy a box of bleach, (yes, bleach!) and a new shade of blonde to put over top of it.

I did do a strand test as suggested, but it took a very long time to get the colour light enough. So I applied the bleach to my hair for as long as I did with the strand test and followed with a medium blonde shade.

Well. I don't even know how to express my horror at the condition of my hair. When wet, it felt sticky and mushy. It really didn't even feel like hair at all. It felt like an old doll's hair. I was going crazy, but I thought that some good conditioners would help restore my hair. However, no matter what I did, my hair was beyond repair. I simply couldn't live with it.

Every time I combed or brushed my hair little pieces of hair would fly out. I needed to get a haircut.

So I got my hair bobbed to about chin length. But I found that I still couldn't live with the damage of the hair that remained.

Off to the hairdresser's again, and I got just about every bit of that damage out. However, it left me with a very, very, very short haircut. It was so short that my hair stuck straight up in the air in some places. It wasn't pretty. I just wanted to hide.

Finally, it did start to grow out, and I began to feel like myself again. But wow, what an experience.

Having gone through that, I'll never understand why I allowed myself to dye my hair brown in 2007. You would have thought I'd have learned. But I hadn't. I think that I believed that since I had a better understanding of hair care that I'd be okay. I also thought that I would stick with the brown. However brown was not me, and it never was. As well, with a dark shade, the silver roots started showing in less than a week. At least I didnt' completely destroy all of my hair when I removed the brown dye in 2008, but I did have to sacrifice almost 2 years worth of growth in the end.

I guess in some ways I'm happy that I had these experiences because I finally know that I'll never do it again. At least I'd better not.

I've finally found the shade that suits me, and the hair care that works for me, so I'd best not be trying any new colour experiments. If I ever get the urge to do any crazy colouring to my hair again, I'll make sure I write about it here first, so that you can yell at me and tell me to stop! I promise I will listen.

Colored Hairstyles & Haircuts Picture Gallery

2010-05-22T19:06:00.000-07:00

Hairstyling and makeup is an important aspect of every men and women's life. Find new hairstyles for women and teenagers for short, medium and long hair.

2010 Women Short Haircuts

2010-05-22T19:03:00.000-07:00

2010 Women Short Haircuts

2010 Women Short Haircuts

Short Haircuts

Women Short Haircuts

Women Short Haircuts

2010 Women Short Haircuts

Women Short Haircuts

short hair cuts for women

The Long Hair Community

2010-05-22T15:30:00.000-07:00

When you're learning a new way of caring for your hair, and you want to grow it, it's nice to be around like-minded people to give you support, education and encouragement, no matter what your final goal may be. It can really be difficult to find someone to share your enthusiasm about long hair with in the real world.

That is part of why I like The Long Hair Community so much. There are other forums about long hair, but TLHC is one of the largest. Also, it has many members who have been there for years, and you'll find many people there who have a lot of knowledge and wisdom and are very generous with sharing it. There is a vast wealth of information to be found there on an everyday basis, and a veritable goldmine in searching past threads.

Also, you will absolutely be able to find someone with a hair type that matches yours, who has long, healthy hair. I have found that to be particularly inspiring. While I admire every head of hair at TLHC, it really is helpful to see someone with the same hair type who has been through the journey that I am going through.

There are a lot of varied opinions there on just about everything, and I think that's a very good thing, as not all of us have the same goals and not all hair care tips work for everyone.

TLHC is also more than just a forum about long hair. If you become a member, you can become part of a real community that discusses everything from pets to hobbies to health to personal issues; you name it. Members can have their own blogs there and photo galleries as well, after they've made a sufficient number of quality posts.

It doesn't take long before you'll find that you'll find people whose opinions on some subject you'll relate to, and so many people have made some real friendships there. I have met some of the best people there; people whom I truly count as friends,

For anyone who is feeling the need for support in your quest for better hair care, whatever your goal length is, I highly recommend not just frequenting, but actually joining The Long Hair Community. Even if you think you're shy and may not post much, as I initially thought about myself when I joined, you may be surprised at just how easy it is to get involved and become a part of the community.

There is something there for everybody. Give it a try. As many of us have said, "I came to TLHC for the hair; I stayed for the friendships." Here is the link to The Long Hair Community.

Virginia Madsen Long Curly Celebrity Haircuts

2010-05-21T22:20:00.000-07:00

Madsen first became popular with audiences in 1986 with her portrayal of a Catholic schoolgirl who fell in love with a boy from a prison camp in Duncan Gibbons's Fire with Fire. As beauty queen Dixie Lee Boxx, she was the sexy romantic interest of minor-league baseball manager Cecil "Stud" Cantrell (William Petersen) in the made-for-cable Long Gone (1987). She also appeared as Maddie Hayes' cousin in the final season of Moonlighting.

Celebrity hairstyles Virginia Madsen

Celebrity hairstyles Virginia Madsen

Celebrity hairstyles Virginia Madsen

Celebrity hairstyles Virginia Madsen

Celebrity hairstyles Virginia Madsen

Celebrity hairstyles Virginia Madsen

Isla Fisher Medium Celebrity Haircuts for Women

2010-05-21T22:17:00.000-07:00

Isla Lang Fisher (born February 3, 1976) is an Australian actress and author. She began acting on Australian Television, and is best known for her role of Shannon Reed on the Australian soap opera Home and Away and for her role in the 2005 comedy Wedding Crashers opposite Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson.

Celebrities hairstyles Isla Fisher

Celebrities hairstyles Isla Fisher

Celebrities hairstyles Isla Fisher

Celebrities hairstyles Isla Fisher

Celebrities hairstyles Isla Fisher

NEW TERI HATCHER HAIRSTYLES 2010

2010-05-21T19:34:00.000-07:00

No stranger to television, Teri Hatcher is one woman who really knows how to be glamorous without appearing to try too hard. She has been seen in such popular television series as “MacGyver” and she played the part of Lois in the hit show “The New Adventures of Superman.” She really became well known after she began playing Susan on “Desperate Housewives,” one of the most popular shows on TV.

A beautiful style that Teri has recently worn is one that is a long layered style. The layering goes all around, and her hair is very shiny and full of volume. She parts her hair on one side, and lets it fall naturally all around her face. Her hair is curled usingmedium curlers, and the overall look is sexy and playful. This look is perfect for medium or longer hair, and ideal for any shaped face. It’s also a great style to wear both for play and for work.

How to Do Celebrity Hairstyles

2010-05-21T19:33:00.000-07:00

If you can, the prizewinning thing to do is to wager from a person that is already cutting and styling the honor hairstyles that you think module be the prizewinning for your salon and your customers. You crapper doctor with them and they module be healthy to teach you how to attain the prizewinning styles work and how they are done. This category of organisation is good for you if you like to wager by doing. You crapper also wager these styles for your local beauty college. Many programs offer their students the option to come back and wager the newborn and engrossing styles that they haw not hit had when they where there the first instance around.

Sexy New Short Layered Haircuts For Girls

2010-05-21T19:30:00.000-07:00

Short hairstyles are for women with big confidence, a touch of cosmopolitan gives magic to the short clipped up short hairstyle that presents a worldly party type creation with the back and sides netted closely to the head. Take a look at the pics below to get some of the sexy new short layered haircuts for girls.

Sexy New Short Layered Haircuts For Girls

Miley Cyrus hairstyle

2010-05-21T19:28:00.000-07:00

Miley Cyrus hairstyle

Leona Lewis hairstyle

2010-05-21T19:25:00.000-07:00

Lewis has turn out to be a multi-platinum advertising artist as well as 3 times Grammy Award contender. She has freed 2 albums till date, Spirit and Echo, in the year 2007 and 2009 correspondingly.

Kelly Clarkson hairstyle

2010-05-21T19:22:00.000-07:00

Kelly Clarkson hairstyle

Alicia Keys hairstyle

2010-05-21T19:20:00.000-07:00

A famous international singer Alicia Keys not just knows how to sing however impresses her audience with her marvelous and wonderful style of dressing as well as elaborate hairstyles.

The secret behind Jessica's fabulous Hairstyles

2010-05-21T19:18:00.000-07:00

On the occasion of the Operation Smile 25th Anniversary Gala, Jessica was seen in a classic up-style. It gave her a great look. The top part of the hair was teased and it was pinned to the back side to create some height while the side locks were left hanging to create a softness about her image.

Taylor Swift with large soft waves

2010-05-21T19:16:00.000-07:00

Taylor Swift with large soft waves

Shaggy Bob Cut Hairstyles

2010-05-21T19:14:00.001-07:00

The shaggy bob haircut is a popular hair styles that many individuals thoroughly enjoy weare. Because shaggy bob haircut appears fun and relaxed, sassy and chic.

Shaggy bob haircut don't require much styling to look good, there are a few techniques that are well suited to a shaggy bob haircuts. Tease the shorter top layers to give your hair a bump in the back or on the top front. This bump does not always need to be nice and neat. Add hairspray or a few bobby pin to hold your bump in place.

New Alternative Short Hairstyle

2010-05-21T19:14:00.000-07:00

New Alternative Short Hairstyle

round faces for short hairstyles

2010-05-21T19:11:00.000-07:00

The hair is styled behind the ears to pull the attention away from the round chin. Usually this style works best with a little curl. A short hairstyles for round faces with layers and straight cuts bangs also works really well.

2010 Short Elegant Updo Hairstyles for Formal Look

2010-05-21T19:07:00.000-07:00

Elegant updo hairstyles are a must for formal occasions like parties and weddings. Elegant updos hair styles can be as casual as a simple updo hairstyles or ponytail styles, or as involved as a head full of cascading curls and tendrils. Here are some elegant updo hairstyles pictures and basic tips can make the job easier.

Medium hairstyle

2010-05-21T19:04:00.000-07:00

Medium hairstyle

Ponytail hairstyles For Medium Short Hair

2010-05-21T17:08:00.000-07:00

Ponytail hairstyles For Medium Short Hair

Ponytails For Medium Short Hair

Are you getting bored of wearing the same old ponytail with a simple hair band? Here are some of the new different variations of ponytail styles which can be done even closing your eyes, you can say.

Ponytails look sexy on any type of hair - short, medium or long and are a quite simple task to do for formal occasions to look more beautiful and elegant. Ponytails actually are mostly used by women with medium hair as it allows them to show their beautiful hair in a much more fashionable way.

Historically, the ponytail has been considered a very informal hairstyle for grown women, who were expected to maintain more elaborate or less visible coiffures.Ponytails are more adorable these days because they are quite easy to wear and simple to try out different types of ponytail styles available on the Internet just staying at home in a matter of minutes.

Most of the women find it very hard to spend too much time on their hair alone when they have to get ready for much more makeup in the dressing room. Ponytails avoid time complicated issues and they look beautiful on short hair, sexy layered hair.

Depending on fashions, ponytail may also be worn toward one side of the head (, or on the very top of the head like a topknot, allowing the hair to fall down the back or one side of the head.

Here, I collected some of the best ponytail hairstyles for short hair, medium hair with different varieties like side ponytails, formal ponytails, low ponytails, crimped ponytails, sleek ponytails,sophisticated ponytails and many more simple ponytail styles waiting for you to be tried out.So, have a look at all these lovely and pretty ponytails and select the most elegant ponytail that impressed you.

Everyday Hair Oiling

2010-05-21T13:06:00.000-07:00

Why would I put oil on my hair every day? Well, it is mainly to add a tiny layer of protection and to help replace the natural oils that may have been stripped away from my hair. While I can't ever truly replace the oils on a longterm basis, it is possible to simulate it with daily oiling.

I never would have imagined that I'd be putting oil on my hair daily. Especially with my fine, straight hair, I would have thought that putting oil on my hair would make it look limp and stringy.

However, I put oil on my hair every day now, and it does wonders. My hair looks full and it doesn't appear oily or lank. The key is learning to use it properly.

Everyone has preferred oils. I have already discussed that I use a fair bit of coconut oil all over my hair before I touch up my roots with dye, in this entry. Now that I've started doing that, I won't ever stop. It's done really good things for the condition of my hair.

Yet, coconut oil is too rich for use on my hair every day, no matter how little I use. While there are many long haired men and women who do use it daily, I am not one who can. I like using extra virgin olive oil for deep treatments, but again, it not something that agrees with my hair for daily use. Everyone's hair is so different, so what works for one, may not work for another. Some people claim not to be able to use oils at all. This has not been the case for me. It did take some trial and error though, some of it with hilarious results, when I tried using too much in the beginning. Yes, there were in fact days when my hair looked like an oil slick when I was still learning.

I experimented with several different oils for every day use. I have settled on jojoba oil for every day. It seems to have the consistency that agrees with my hair and I've learned just how much to use for it to be effective without leaving it looking as though my hair is oily.

I purchased my 8 ounce bottle of jojoba oil from a soapmaker on Ebay for less than $10.00. I still have about 1 1/2 ounces left in that bottle, which was purchased about 3 1/2 years ago. Another good thing about jojoba oil is that it has an extremely long shelf life, and does not go rancid.

I have a little dropper bottle that I put the oil in. Many people like to add an essential oil to their hair oil for the scent. I use lavender oil, as it's very safe for the hair, and I like the clean, green scent of it.

I use jojoba oil after I've washed my hair and when it's almost dry. At my current length, I use about 6 drops in total. I apply it in sections--left side, right side and back. I put two drops of oil in the palm of my hand, rub my hands together and then run my hands down one side of my hair from about the ears down, trying to make sure that the very ends get most of the oil. Then I do the same for the other side of the hair, and then the back. When my hair is dry and I have finger-combed it, I then finish by combing my hair with my seamless horn comb. Then I will do a short, gentle brushing with my boar bristle brush, to evenly distribute the oils.
At night, before I put in my bedtime bun or braid, I usually put about 1 drop of oil on each of the three sections of my hair using the method described above.

Jojoba oil seems to sink into my hair, leaving my ends softer and my hair shinier. It also really does offer a buffer against the elements.

There are a lot of oils to choose from, and it may take some trial and error to see which oil works best for you, but I think it's well worth the effort to find just the right oil and how much of it to use.

On another note, I'll be doing at least two hairstyle tutorials in the coming week. Thank you so much for reading, and I'll talk to you tomorrow. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

Face Slimming Hair

2010-05-21T08:22:00.000-07:00

Losing weight might be a long process but visual impression can be changed really quickly. There are some tricks that a person can use to make the whole body look thinner, but a good hair style makes a big difference too.

While following a diet, doing exercises and taking other actions in order to lose a few pounds, it is good to visit a hair stylist and have an appropriate haircut.

The shape of one’s face matters a lot. Usually people that visually look “rounder” have round face shape. Sometimes it is also called moon shape: the face is almost as wide as tall. However, even people with rectangular, square, triangular or heart shaped faces should have the right hair style in order to make the face appear narrower and oval shaped.

The trick of a slimmer face is to make its length about one and a half of its width and reduce the size of jawbone making it narrower than the forehead. Experienced hair stylists believe that layered hair cut is the main trick that makes this possible. Any long hair is fine if it provides vertical lines which always make the face look longer and thinner. Probably, the ideal length is between the bottom of the ear and the top of the shoulder.

If the hair is parted, the best way to do so is on the side, because it takes away the impression of “roundness” and symmetry. Sometimes additional length can be achieved by a higher hair at the crown: but it should not be too excessive.

As much as there are some preferable hair styles: there are a few which should be avoided. It is strongly not recommended to have short hair or wide hair dresses. Bangs will do no good either, especially if they are thick and blunt cut. However, if bangs are necessary, they should be done in an angle and the hair there should be thinned out.

Sometimes hair color does well elongating the face. The best way to go is highlights. It does not mean that all blondes look skinny, but white and brown lines together look like vertical stripes even if the hair is not pulled up simply hanging down. Two opposite colors also add shading which provides slimming effect as well. The best set of colors should be found by professional who will take into consideration not only person’s natural hair color, but skin, preferable make-up and favorite colors in clothes.

After the hair cut is done, comes the time of the right cosmetics. The person that wants to look slimmer should forget about blow-drying and the effect of messy hair. Sprays, gels, creams and other hair care products should help keeping the hair-style created by the professional. High quality cosmetics works perfect in keeping volume where it is mostly needed, for example, at the crown, and eliminate it where the hair should underline the cheeks and chin.

Hair accessories should also work with the hair style. Long narrow ribbons, clips with vertical stripes, chopsticks, and small ponytail holders elongate the face and make the head appear narrower. But the person is not recommended to wear big puffy accessories, wide ribbons or clips with big round patterns or horizontal lines.

If the person has been wearing the same hair-style for years and is not sure the new one will work fine, he or she can try hair style gallery program online which allows trying different things without losing the real hair. This kind of software can be easily found and after its installation hundreds of haircuts can be tried on which will not only help to find the right kind, but will bring a lot of fun.

Medium Hair Styles

2010-05-21T08:15:00.000-07:00

These medium hair styles transcend especially well from the inverted bob, the Victoria Beckman, or even a regular bob hair style. Those who are tired of these hair styles and want to make a quick change, can easily make the transition into this medium hair style. The ‘bob’ will never, never,never, go out of style and this is but one more rendition of this ageless hair style. The bangs make a new statement and can be worn full with wispy edges, or off to the side in an asymmetrical sweep with harder edges .

Bridal Hair Styled Down

2010-05-21T08:11:00.000-07:00

This long hair style is perfect for a bride or prom! Big soft curls are pulled back softly from the face with side swept bangs. A tiara sets this hair style off!

Taylor Swift Straight Hair Style

2010-05-21T04:44:00.000-07:00

Taylor swift caught in camera with her straight hairstyle to appear confident in public. Taylor swift photos straight hair look so sensational.Singer 20-year-old it's very sensational to the achievement of his career.

Awarded as 2008 best-selling musicians for a spectacular album sales. Taylor swift is now preparing to meet the year 2010 with a series of awards that awaits him.

Katie Holmes New Pixie Haircut

2010-05-21T04:42:00.000-07:00

The media report that the wife of Tom Cruise, Holmes a new haircut, which is known as a pixie haircut has. Pixie haircut Katie Holmes has black hair even shorter. The

Pixie haircut is a relic from the late 80s and 90s. Fashionistas have been weighing on Katie Holmes Pixie Cut. Love or hate are celebrities of fashion, taking note of new Pixie Katie express their views.

It's just hair. It will grow back.

As the Internet goes mad with reports of new pixie haircut Holmes, I have seen no reports of complaints from the new Pixie Katie's Cut. The Associated Press has found that Katie Holmes is a precursor and after they cut her long hair last year in favor of a style of Bob haircut, then realized the people too much and to imitate his style again bob. Are American women to Advanced to the new Pixie Cut for Katie Holmes as she has for Bob to get Katie in the past year?

Remembering 80's Hair

2010-05-20T14:32:00.000-07:00

The 80s was a fun time to be a teen or a young woman. It was a time of some interesting fashions, a lot of bold makeup and most importantly, big hair.

I wonder just how much mousse, gel and hairspray was used back then, by both young men and young women. I know I used more than my share.

I turned 18 in 1979, and it was not long after when most of the girls my age finally gave up our Farrah Fawcett hair attempts and started emulating the New-Wavers. The disco generation was ending and New Wave was king.

I started the 80s with a pageboy, with full bangs. Both my bangs and the ends of my hair were turned under with a small barrelled curling iron. Not the most natural look. To get more volume, often I would make several tiny braids in my hair, pre-coated with gel, before bed time. It gave a slightly fuzzy but definite fullness to my hair.

Once finished off with both heavy eye makeup, lipstick and bold slashes of blush on my cheeks, I was ready for action. Photos of me at that time make me blush for real now, but at the time, I felt quite glamourous. I was a cosmetician in a high-end department store back then, and neither my co-workers nor my clientèle seemed to think that I was overly made up. It's only now that I see how truly hideous the makeup styles in those days were.

I began getting light blonde highlights on my naturally dark blonde hair when I was 20. I really felt like a blonde now. This was getting good.

After my pageboy, I had my hair cut and permed into an Olivia Newton-John styled mullet, which required a lot of care. The perm on its own was not enough to keep up the style, so I had to curl every bit of my hair with a curling iron every day, and touch it up again for an evening out.

When that started to grow out and look damaged, I went for a bobbed style. By 1985 I grew that out to just about or below shoulder length, and my stylist cut long layers into my hair and piecey layers around my face. This style would be my signature look for the rest of the 80s.

I have to admit, it was a good cut, and if worn today without 80s embellishments, it wouldn't look out of place. However, of course I had to add my own touches to it, which meant using a curling iron on every layer of my hair and my bangs. My every day look was relatively conservative and really not over-the-top.

Nevertheless, being a flathead just didn't do for going out to nightclubs or parties. I can't even recall all of the heat appliances and tricks with curlers that I tried back then to achieve big hair for a night out.

The greatest revelation was the crimper. There is nothing that says '80s quite like crimped hair. The good thing about crimping was that it really did stay in until the next wash. That was something that my fine, straight hair had never really experienced before.

Of course, hair isn't meant to be bent at right angles, so there's no point in even mentioning how damaged my hair was.

Then a new product came out. The waver. It was just like a crimper, except instead of a zigzag pattern, there were small S-waves. This was my holy grail. Like the crimper, the waver made patterns in my hair that held. Of course my post-wash glob of mousse and final touch of hairspray helped.

Honestly, when I think of the hours I used to spend to get my hair ready for a big night out, I roll my eyes. When I think about how much I abused my hair with blow-dryers hot rollers, crimpers, perms, highlights, back-combing and styling products, I can only laugh. I do recall using a "heat protectant" before using my heat appliances, and thinking that it would prevent damage, but naturally it didn't. Even at shoulder length I would already find split ends and often there would be breakage--tiny hairs falling--when I brushed my hair.

Of course I didn't do all of that for every day, but I can say that I don't think I went a day in the 80s before my daughter was born in late 1988 without putting at least a curling iron to my hair.

I honestly didn't think I was fit to walk to the corner store without full makeup and my hair done.

Were there self-esteem issues at play? Undoubtedly. But I can honestly say that I had the time of my life playing with makeup and getting my hair as big as it could get for a night on the town or a swanky party. Good times

Sadly, I don't have any photos of me decked out for the clubs. We didn't have digital cameras then so we didn't take pictures as frequently. Most photos I have from that time are just of my everyday self.

I'm happy that I had that time to just do whatever I wanted to my hair and with makeup. It enabled me to get that need to be like the glamourous girls out of my system. I don't ever see a perm in my future or a renewed relationship with my blow-dryer or any of my trusty curling irons.

Now I'm content to just let my hair be my hair. While I still love makeup, I go days at a time without it. I do wear it to varying degrees depending on where I'm going or what I'm doing. I still do feel much more put together when I wear makeup, but I'm not a slave to it anymore.

Yet back in the 80's, the fun I had experimenting with too much makeup and with glamourously damaging my hair in the name of beauty! I wouldn't have missed out on it for anything.

Modern Celebrity Hairstyle Trends in 2010

2010-05-20T03:10:00.000-07:00

Modern Hairstyle Trends presents Modern Celebrity Hairstyle Trends in 2010

Celebrities are very aware that they have the power to influence with their style- they continue to surprise and delight fans with their changes in color or design. Here are a lot of modern celebrity hairstyles from Ashley Tisdale, Emmy Rossum, Jenny McCarthy and Rachel McAdams.Many of these celebrities are following trendsetters themselves, to achieve their all out glamorous looks.Look at the photos here are chose the best medium or long hairstyles trends for this summer of 2010:

Modern Celebrity Hairstyle Trends in 2010

Trim Your Own Hair For Total Control

2010-05-19T14:20:00.000-07:00

I've mentioned before that I like to have 1/2 inch trimmed off of my hair every 3 to 4 months. While not everyone agrees with trimming while growing their hair, for me, it's a must. Without trims, my ends become very shaggy looking within just a few months. In part that's due to the uneven growth rate of each individual hair. With my fine, pin-straight hair, it's very noticeable.

I like to keep my ends looking as thick as possible while still growing. Yes, cutting off 1/2 inch 3 or 4 times a year inevitably slows my progress to my ultimate goal, but I'm more concerned with the journey than the destination at this point.

I've seen what my hair looks like without a trim for a year, and it isn't at all the way I want my hair to look.

A small trim now and then could mean not having to have a big chop because I suddenly notice that the bottom inches of my hair are transparent, as has happened to me in the past.

If you are someone who likes to have regular trims, it can be difficult to find a hair stylist who really understand that when you say 1/2 inch, you really mean 1/2 inch. Sometimes people don't even realize just how small 1/2 inch is. For me, it's merely the width of the tip of my pinkie finger.

A lot of stylists will not work well with trims that small. Of course there are many who do, but how do you find one? Believe me, it can be hard.

That's why a lot of long-haired people have taken matters into their own hands and self-trim.

I've mentioned before that I'm all thumbs, and I'm honestly not kidding. I can't draw a straight line to save my life and my handwriting is horrendous, even when I'm trying to be neat.

Yet I can trim my own hair! I never thought I'd be able to do it, but I can. It's so easy and just about anyone can do it. On the long hair forums, I discovered Feye's Self-Trim Method. What a revelation! It's a very easy way to trim your hair in tiny amounts. You can also vary between a straight across hemline, a v-shape or a u-shape.

I will suggest that if your hair is only just past your shoulders, it may be helpful to have a friend do the cutting, especially if you're not self-confident, but once your hair is below the under-arm line, you should have no trouble at all doing it yourself.

My second suggestion would be to try cutting off less than you plan to have cut off in total the first or second time you self-trim. You can always cut off a bit more if necessary.

Lastly, make sure you are using very sharp barber shears. These days, you can find good quality barber shears at reasonable prices on Ebay. If you really want to go all out, by all means, go to a professional store to buy your shears. Sharp scissors are essential, not just for a good cut, but also to keep your hair in the best condition. Dull scissors can lead to split ends.

It's a really fine achievement to be independent of having to go to a salon, but to still be able to maintain your own hair. It saves money, and you are also in complete control of your own length.

Here is the link to Feye's Self-Trim Method. If I can do it, believe me, anyone can.

Good luck with it!

Off-Topic Tuesday: Twitter and Other Things

2010-05-18T14:33:00.000-07:00

Everywhere I look these days on the Internet, I see mentions of, or links to Twitter.

I must be a dinosaur (perish the thought), because I'm not really sure what the purpose of Twitter is.

Facebook I understand. It's a great way of keeping friends and family apprised of what's going on in your life and to keep up with what's going on in theirs. The ability to create photo albums there is wonderful for sharing with loved ones who are far away. Also you can write notes, which essentially can be like blog entries or newsletters, again keeping friends and family up-to-date.

However, I'm not seeing what the appeal of Twitter is. You can only post 140 characters at a time. That's not a lot of words to express anything terribly important.

I've looked at some Tweets by some people and I often see mentions of what they're snacking on right now, or they Tweet play-by-plays of a movie they're watching. Is this what it's really all about? There must be more to it than that.

Clearly, I'm missing something because Twitter is extraordinarily popular. I hope that one of these days someone will sit down and explain to me why Twitter is so important. I might really be missing out!

On another subject altogether, I honestly can't believe that we're over half-way through May already. This month seems to have been just flying by. This coming weekend is Victoria Day here in Canada, a long weekend, and the official kick-off to summer.

I remember when I was young, that Victoria Day also signalled the time when you could wear white slacks, white shoes, white dresses or white skirts. Then Labour Day in September was when the whites went back into storage. Do people still go by those conventions today?

I had hoped to have lost some weight by now. I'm sorry to say that it has not happened. It's not the eating that's the trouble, it's the lack of exercise. I wanted to implement a program of low-impact aerobics that I could still do when having a migraine, but the migraines have been so bad of late that I quite literally can't stomach the idea of too much movement.

So I sit here with that extra 18 pounds or so on my tummy. I really want to do away with that. Perhaps the forthcoming better weather will treat me more kindly migraine-wise. I hope so.

I want to thank all of you who are following my blog. I'm honoured that anyone is reading this, especially such wonderful people..

I'm really behind on reading the blogs that I myself am following. I'll have to catch up when my eyes stop playing tricks on me.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week. Talk to you tomorrow.

Emma Stone Long Blonde Hair New Style in 2010

2010-05-18T10:09:00.000-07:00

Emma Stone is a great Hollywood actress. She is known as top actress thorough her successful movies. She starred Super bad in 2007. She shown a great acts in that movie. She was also very great in Rocker, a comedy-romantic movie. Emma Stone is also success in Paper Man and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past in this 2009. Now, she is being on her new movie, Zombie-land.

We dont want to discuss about her movies too much, but if you have seen all of her performances in her movies, you will find that Emma Stone likes to have a long hairstyle. All of her hairstyling always being created as long hairstyle. Perhaps, she just change her long hairstyle with some variants, but it still long hairstyle.

Emma Stone Sexy Long Blonde Hairstyle

Emma Stone and hot long blonde hairstyle

Emma Stone Long Straight Blonde hairstyle

you can look at the pictures, those are Emma Stone with long hairstyle. but sometimes he change to long curly hairstyle and long wavy hairstyle in another time. Emma stone is looked very beautiful with her long hairstyle. She is looked very feminine. for you who have a long hair, you can try modify your hairstyling looked like Emma Stone's.

2010 Spring Summer Cute Long Bob Haircuts for Women

2010-05-18T10:01:00.000-07:00

If you have long hair remember that there are many cute styles of bob hairstyles, like the graduated bob, long bob hairstyle or angled and inverted bob.The long bob hairstyles are one of the hottest hair trends for this summer 2010.So if you have longer hair and want a bob cut you just have to try these long bob haircuts:

2010 Spring Summer Cute Long Bob Haircuts for Women

2010 Spring Summer Cute Long Bob Haircuts for Women

2010 Spring Summer Cute Long Bob Haircuts for Women

2010 Spring Summer Cute Long Bob Haircuts for Women

Shredded Haircut

2010-05-17T21:43:00.000-07:00

A good haircut is one of the weapons that we women have to change our look. Undoubtedly, when a girl goes to the salon in search of a new look for your hair is because he wants to renew and look different.

The Shredded haircut is one of the most appropriate to see us younger, fresh and modern. As its name implies, the Shredded is to reduce the volume of cutting hair in layers in a "sloppy." That is, locks are left longer than others so as to give the court a more natural and loose and not so symmetrical.

This hairstyle looks good on blondes, brunettes, with straight or curly hair. It is also one of the hairstyles most fashionable of late and has many variations depending on the length of the hair.

We leave you some pictures of different types of hairstyles Shredded: choose the one you like and if you dare, go to the hairdresser to make it.

The fashion fringe

2010-05-17T21:42:00.000-07:00

The fringe has always been a great way to change and create different hair styles. Add fringe or can not make a big difference and that some haircuts look great without bangs, but other cuts do not look at all unless they add some bangs. There are many hairstyles that are suitable for this, so the possibilities are very varied.

2009 Hairstyles Fashion Trends-Alyssa Milano Haircuts

2010-05-17T20:08:00.000-07:00

Alyssa Milano with a pony tail hairstyle at the Entertainment Weekly’s 6th annual pre-Emmy celebration.

2009 Hairstyles Fashion Trends-Alyssa Milano Haircuts

Alyssa Milano with gorgeous long haircut while watching the NBA All-Star Saturday Night part of 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend.

Alyssa Milano wearing a great long hairstyle while watching the McDonald’s All-Star Celebrity Game at New Orleans Convention Center.

2009 Hair Trends For Women - Short Hairstyles

2010-05-17T20:07:00.000-07:00

Short hair is not a faux pas anymore - from the fashionable business woman to the sexy girl next door.

2009 Hair Trends For Women - Short Hairstyles

Some will find compact haircut actually more complimentary on them than longer haircuts, though short haircut is not for everybody.

2009 Hair Trends For Women - Short Hairstyles

Short Messy Hair Style Trends For Men

2010-05-17T20:06:00.000-07:00

Short Mens hairstyles pictures

zac efron celebrity short hairstyles

While the man's hair style is less rigid than it was in the 80s and requires a lot less too to accomplish, the modern man hair cut is still best served by a little styling. No, you do not need to spend hours in front of the mirror coaxing every strand into place, but a little gel never hurt any man's hair style that I know of.

sexy fauxhawk haircuts for boys

2008 Trendy Asian Guys Hairstyles

2010-05-17T20:05:00.000-07:00

Short asian hairstyles for men

Japanese hairstyles for men

That "style" of highlighting is sooooo cute

In My Happy Place

2010-05-17T14:50:00.000-07:00

I've been ill for the past few days, and it's starting to get frustrating. Often when I'm feeling down or frustrated, I get impatient with my hair. I don't know why that is, but it happens. I know I'm not the only woman who does this.

When it came time to start thinking about my blog entry for today, I started thinking about my hair, and I realized that even though I'm feeling a bit blue, I'm feeling really good about my hair's progress, appearance and overall health. It's been just shy of a month since I last touched up my roots, but I see a lot of new growth there, which tells me just how much my hair has grown in 4 weeks . It's kind of nice to be able to actually see with my own eyes how much it really is growing.

My hair looks and feels really good too. Although I know I still have damage on the ends, I can't see it or feel it. I think that's due to giving my hair a lot of moisture and making sure I oil the ends. I've finally found just the right hair care routine for me.

I'm noticing week by week that I'm able to do some of the hairstyles that I haven't been able to do for quite a long time, because my hair was too short. In the next 3 months or so, I'll be at a point where my hair doesn't look like "longish" hair, it will look like long hair.

I'm really happy with the colour too. I'm glad that I found just the right shade of blonde for me--not too dark, not too light, not too golden, not too ashy.

I like my bangs. I don't regret cutting them again as they are part of who I am.

I guess all in all, I'm in a very happy place regarding my hair. I wanted to make a record of being in this happy place for the next time that I feel discouraged about my hair or attaining my goal.

It really is nice to be in hair nirvana once in a while--even if I'm not feeling so great otherwise.

Modern Medium Emo Hairstyles for Girls 2010

2010-05-17T02:22:00.000-07:00

Modern Hairstyle Trends presents Modern Medium Emo Hairstyles for Girls 2010

The most important part of an Emo look is the Emo hairstyle. Emo haircuts are characterized by asymmetrical lines, bold highlights, usually red or white and a jet black hair. An emo girl or an emo boy dye their hair jet black and the bolder the effect the better.You can create your own Emo hairstyle just with a pair of scissors, razor and dye. Emo hairstyles has no set technique.Check the photos for the best and modern emo hairstyle sin 2010:

Modern Medium Emo Hairstyles for Girls 2010

Conditioner Only Washing Method

2010-05-16T12:35:00.000-07:00

I never knew until less than four years ago that I could wash my hair with conditioner and no shampoo and still get my hair nice and clean.

It wasn't until I read some information in some of the long hair forums that I heard of Conditioner Only or CO washing.

The surfactants in conditioner will clean the hair and scalp just as well as shampoo, if used properly.

The real benefit for me is that my hair never feels stripped or dry, and I rarely if ever get tangles. My hair doesn't look greasy as you might expect when thinking about washing your hair with conditioner.

There are a few things that are necessary to know if you want to CO wash.

It's really important to let the conditioner sit for a few minutes on your wet head in order to allow the surfactants to do their work, so applying the conditioner is the first thing I do in the shower.

Before applying the conditioner, make sure that your hair is very wet, just as you would do before applying shampoo. Then take a good handful of conditioner and work it into the scalp. I like to use a conditioner without silicones for the scalp area. My preferred conditioner for this purpose at the moment is Suave Naturals. It has just the right consistency for me. It's not too rich, but it's not too thin.

Then I take another handful of conditioner and work it throughout the length of my hair. In the past, I used to use the Suave Naturals for my length, but since I'm still nursing a few inches of damage on the ends of my hair, I do use a conditioner with silicones. Right now I'm using Tresemme moisturizing conditioner for this.

After I have gently worked the conditioner right through to the ends of my hair, I gather it with care and pile it on top of my head, secured with a big claw clip.

Once I have secured my hair on top of my head, I complete the rest of my showerly duties. By that time, my hair is ready to be rinsed.

Rinsing well is another very important key to successful COing. I like to rinse for about 3 minutes. When I have finished rinsing, I like to take a pitcher of cool water with a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in it to both remove any excess conditioner residue and to smooth the cuticle of my hair, which has the bonus of boosting my hair's shine.

It sounds as though it would be expensive to use so much conditioner. However, Suave Naturals is very inexpensive, so I don't find that I spend all that much on it. Whenever I see it on sale, I stock up on a few bottles. I always seem to have several bottles of conditioner on hand.

For the silicone conditioner, I do find that Tresemme is one of the best conditioners of its type for the price. The large bottle lasts me quite a long time.

I do shampoo once a month or so, when I feel the need to clarify, as I discussed in this entry. Other than that, I never use shampoo, and my hair is very happy.

If you're looking for a new, gentler method of washing your hair, give COing a try. It may not be for you, but it can't hurt to test it out for yourself.

Thought For The Day; And Yes, I Mean YOU

2010-05-15T14:02:00.000-07:00

The Two Week Rule

2010-05-14T14:04:00.000-07:00

If you're like me, you may often want to change your hair colour or style on a whim. So many of us do, enjoy it for a while, and then regret it.

I recall a few years ago, I suddenly felt the need for change, and I impulsively got a lip-length bob. My hair had been well below the shoulders, and it was before I became conscious of good hair care, so my hair was not looking its best. One day, I flipped through a hairstyle magazine, saw that lip-length bob and the very same day I had it cut. I even remember the stylist asking me if I was sure I wanted that much hair cut off. Of course I said yes.

While I really liked the light feeling of the shorter hair, and I did like the way it looked, it didn't take long before I realized that it really wasn't me and I'd already grown tired of it. So then I had to wait a very long time until I had long hair again. Fortunately, it was an easy cut to grow out, as there were no layers.

I have done some really impulsive colouring in the past as well, even as recently as three years ago.

If you ever look at any of the long hair forums on the Internet, you will hear about something called the Two Week Rule.

The Two Week Rule is to be implemented whenever you have thoughts of cutting your hair, colouring your hair, getting a fringe/bangs, or anything else that will either cause further damage to your hair, or cause regret.

I recommend that anyone who is serious about growing their hair uses the Two Week Rule, no matter what your ultimate goal length may be.

It's very helpful to not only invoke the rule with yourself, but to tell someone else. That will make you feel more accountable and less likely to be impulsive.

I will admit that it took me a while to have the patience to use the Two Week Rule, but since I have, I have saved myself from a few regrettable chops.

I hope that you will use it too.

Latest Beautiful Short Messy Haircuts 2010

2010-05-14T09:11:00.000-07:00

Here are short haircuts for women - browse the short haircuts photos,messy short and straight haircuts pictures. Learn about the various haircut styles that are easy to achieve with a little planning. You have to chose the best haircuts and colors that will work the best for you.The best haircut for you should highlight your natural features and emphasize your beauty.Here are some haircuts that look beautiful on you and makes you feel great!

Latest Beautiful Short Messy Haircuts

Cool Chic Short Haircuts 2010

2010-05-14T09:10:00.000-07:00

In 2010, chic short haircuts are wanted by everyone, here are some very nice chic short haircuts 2010. This chic short haircuts has attracted the interest of women, if you are one of them here are the photos of cool chic short haircuts for this winter 2010:

Cool Chic Short Haircuts

Excellent short bob hairstyle trend for winter 2010

2010-05-14T09:09:00.000-07:00

Short hair is a great haircuts if you want to bring attention to your facial features.Short hair can be an ideal look for both men and women.Keira Kinghtly is one of the many celebrities who have taken short hair back to the red carpet. Keira Kinghtly style is in no way conventional with her very short hair and giant bangs:

Excellent short bob hairstyle trend for winter

Stylish short hairstyle trends for Winter Spring 2010

2010-05-14T09:08:00.000-07:00

The short hairstyles are elegant short tendencies of hairstyle of present for spring 2010, here are some shaggy short haircuts and elegant bob from Victoria Beckham .Theses two haircuts are very different and you should chose the best haircuts for you style:

Stylish short hairstyle trends for Winter Spring

Short uneven haircuts for 2010 hair fashion

2010-05-14T09:07:00.000-07:00

For short haircuts in 2010 you should remember that shiny haircuts are very trendy so don't forget to use a lot of hair product for this effect to take place.The best hair colors for 2010 hairstyles are the red and blonde so if you want to be in trends you have to use that two hair colors.Bellow are some photos for you to inspire and know what king of haircuts you should have for short hair in 2010:

Short uneven haircuts for 2010 hair fashion

Curly Hairstyles for Short Hair in Spring 2010

2010-05-14T09:06:00.000-07:00

Curly Hairstyles for Short Hair in Spring

Celebrity Short Trendy Hairstyles for Spring 2010

2010-05-14T09:05:00.000-07:00

Celebrity Short Trendy Hairstyles for Spring

Angled Bob Haircuts 2010

2010-05-14T09:04:00.000-07:00

Angled Bob Haircuts

Eva Longoria Short Updo Hairstyles 2010

2010-05-14T09:03:00.000-07:00

Eva Longoria wear some fabulous haircuts and choosing the best hairstyle for those big events.Like this cute short prom udpo hairstyle bellow.Here is her stunningly beautiful updo hairstyle, which she wore while gracing the red carpet this year, this haircuts is a great choice for many classy occasions:

Eva Longoria Short Updo Hairstyles

Short Asian haircuts hairstyles

2010-05-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

Womens are trying out new hairstyles influenced by the latest trends in Asian Hair in 2010. For Asian women in 2010, one of the most sought-after look is a short, cropped hairstyle with fringed ends and straight bangs and long curly hairstyles with beautiful tapered bangs. Best of the new look hairstyles for Asian women in 2010 feature medium to long length, at least below shoulder levels.

Short Asian haircuts hairstyles

2010 time for short hair blonde trends

2010-05-14T08:59:00.000-07:00

In 2010 short hair retains its originality, the asymmetrical haircuts and sculpture. Classic bob haircut stays in the charts as one that expresses elegance and delicacy. Colors tend to keep in naturalist, peroxide blonde is the only one out of print.For Blond :if you chose your hair wants cutting short hair (be it short or just a grain until the right ear) should know that the shades of blond platinum blond honey are those that deal this year.Below there are the most beautiful haircuts trends and color in terms of short hair:

2010 time for short hair blonde trends

Short inverted bob haircut from celebrity 2010

2010-05-14T08:57:00.000-07:00

You may be surprised by how many celebrities are wearing these cool short inverted bob haircuts. Then take an evening and experiment with these different styles.If you have short hair can add a tint your modern haircuts and groovy. Look at the pictures below, with plenty of choice of haircuts to find one that suits your face shape and also with your personality. Bangs super stylish and hair in the ears, are often associated with a inverted bob hairstyle.

Short inverted bob haircut from celebrity