Going Blonde
Going blonde is a major decision for some women. It could also turn out to be problematic since the perfect blonde shade that you have in mind may not be what you’ll get. Even if you get the perfect blonde, doubts of how suitable it is for you might still linger in your mind. To avoid recriminations after the deed is done, take the following suggestions seriously before rushing to the hair salon and going blonde.
• Discern your reason for going blonde
Know exactly what your reason is or reasons are for going blonde. Are you bored with your present hair color and you feel you’ll have more fun with a blonde head of hair? Is it because you’re jealous of the blonde girl the guy you’re interested in seems to find attractive? Are you 100% sure going blonde is your ticket to a new and exciting look?
• Be prepared for some not so kind remarks
Blondes have been labeled as lightweights in the intellect department and in spite of the supposedly “liberated” society, there will still be some stupid people from whom you will hear unkind comments or jokes.
• Realize that going blonde means a total change of look
Changing your hair color means a total change in makeup. Remember, the hair frames the face and since you are changing the color of the frame so should you change the color of the canvas to match the frame.
• Know the exact blonde color that you want and will suit you
Blonde means a choice of a huge selection of shades and hues. Before going blonde, know exactly what exact blonde shade or tint you prefer that would also suit your skin coloring and personality. If possible, bring a clear picture of the exact blonde shade you would want to have to your stylist and get her opinion of its suitability.
Blondes do have a lot of fun, so if you’ve made up your mind, just make sure that you have the right mindset for it. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS
Scene Hairstyles, Making The Difference in 2012
One of the new trends in hairstyles, in the past few years, is the Scene. Even the adult high fashion industry is trying to encorporate the hairstyles and clothing into current fashion. This has a lot of people asking some interestiing questions. What makes scene so popular? Is emo responsible or is this something all its own? Even though scene hairstyles look a lot like those from emo, this new fashion trend has reached into every social group there is. It is the individuality that makes it so irresistable. The hairstyles that make you stand out from others are the ones that make the difference.
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To get the right type of girls scene hairstyle, the cut has to be top priority. Before teens began using the choppy hairstyles, the fashion world had no clue as to what scene was. It was more popular with guys in the eighties. In todays trendy world, woman of all ages have adopted it for themselves. Woman want a style they can make their own. This means not only a cool cut but color. This means big bucks for a salon cut, unless you are a DIY kind of girl.
There is some argument as to where this hairstyle originated. Noone knows for sure just where scene hair started. Some believe that it is an extension of goth or emo and some will tell you it started with their group. It makes no difference where it started, it is here to stay. The confidence and unique looks of the scene hairstyles make it a true trend. That type of confidence is especially cool for guys and is a real turn on for the ladies. When a guy can pull of a total scene hairsut and look good doing it, it makes the ladies take notice.
Windblown Hair Look
The windblown hair look is such a sexy hairstyle that works great for women of all ages. The picture of women in magazines and ads with their windblown hair streaming out and keeping the face open is such a beguiling picture that every girl wants to copy. it looks sexily tousled and messy and made sexily wavy by the wind. A windblown hair look can easily be achieved without you riding a motorcycle or standing on a windswept beach with the help of the right product and technique. Here’s how to have that windblown hair look:
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• Wash your hair with a shampoo right for your hair and condition it thoroughly
• Spread over the hair strong styling foam or glaze starting from the roots and moving out towards the tips. Apply amore on the sides and front.
• With the use of a hair diffuser, scrunch the hair as you dry it. For optimum effect, do it with your head upside down.
• After thoroughly drying the hair, separate the tresses and do away with frizzy tips by applying hair cream
• For that windblown look on the sides and front, insert the teeth of a comb in the front section of hair and raise or lift it around an inch and mist with a strong hold spray while you still have the comb on your hair and allow it to dry
• do the same procedure with the side sections of hairs
• If the front section still drops, take hold of the front section of your hair and back comb it firmly at the roots to make it stand up. level it a little and mist it with a strong hold spray.
• Do the same with the sides.
• By keeping the hairspray only on the sides and front, the hair at the back will still flow naturally and move freely.
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2012 Braided Hairstyles for Long Hair
It’s hard to believe that spring and summer are fast approaching because of the shivery and cold weather, but it will come, nothing can stop it. What best to meet the lovely spring and summer months if you have long hair but with a new fun hairstyle such as braided hairstyles for long hair. Take your pick from two exciting but easy braided hairstyle for long hair:
Braided curly bun
Layered long hair will look fabulous with a braided curly bun, super lovely, ultra glamorous and very easy to create braided hairstyle for long hair. Begin by braiding small sections of front hair from a center part all the way to the ends. Then, create a ponytail with the rest of the hair including the ends of the braids at the back of the head secured by an elastic or scrunchie. Loosely coil the loosely twisted tail around the elastic or scrunchie to form a bun allowing some loose hair to stick out. Secure the bun with bobby pins. Curl the loose hair that stick out from the bun with a curling iron and arrange it decoratively around the bun. To hold the hairstyle, mist it with hairspray. Adorn it with hairsticks for a finishing touch.
Mina – inspired braided hair style
The idea for this braided hairstyle for long hair is Winona Ryders’ hairstyle in the film “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” where she played the role of Mina Harker, the modern day spitting image of Dracula’s wife. the original braided hairstyle is added with French braids at the sides and rope braids formed into a bow tie to give it more flair.
Create this very sweet and very appealing braided hairstyle for long hair by doing French braids with small sections of hair from the sides and tucking it above the ears and the full length allowed to fall at the back. then make a high pony tail of the top hair secured by an elastic. Form rope braids from the side sections of the hair in a pony tail and with the rest of the hair in the ponytail, create three separate braids and braid them together and coil the big braid around the elastic to form a braided bun. Secure the bun with bobby pins. With the two roped braids at the outer side of the ponytail, form a bow tie below the bun and hold with a bobby pin decorated with a ribbon. Hide the bobby pins securing the bun with a big ribbon. Warm the cold winter months with thoughts of these two gorgeous braided hairstyles for long hair this coming spring and summer. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS
2012 Spring Hairstyles Trends
Since winter is here, spring cannot be very far behind. As early as now the hair fashion gurus are already predicting the 2012 spring hairstyle trends, and there are a number of them. It range from flowing naturally wavy tresses to straight sleek do to elegant updos. The retro look too will be a big favorite in hairstyle as it is in clothes. Take a look at the forecasted spring hairstyle trends:
Retro hairstyles for spring 2012
The long wavy hair if the 40s will be very popular again. This retro hairstyle made famous by Veronica Lake is a hairstyle that can be worn in all hair colors, from platinum blond to engine red. The waves should look very smooth and thick and not very curly. For a more vintage look, wear it with a deep side part with big wave caressing one cheek.
Romantic braids for spring 2012
Romance is in the air, and what best to express it but in a romantic braid hairstyle. There are so many ways to rock a romantic braid it can in a sleek braided updo, hobo – like half updo, messy updo, ponytail braid pulled high at the back of the head or pulled low at the nape. There are also different braids to experiment on – Dutch braid, French braid, English braid, Fishtail braid and more.
Sexy beachy hairstyle for spring 2012
Long wavy tousled hair also called the beachy look is very much in sync with the fresh air of spring. It has an effortless and natural look that will be very trendy in spring. It looks fabulous with hair accessories such a scarf or hat to complete the spring look.
Chic messy updos for spring 2012
Chic messy updos will make a perfect style statement for spring. The beauty of a chic messy updo is that it is very easy to style and is suited for a long as well as medium length hair. This gorgeously sexy updo can be worn for a dressing down or for a glam event. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS
