Category — Long Hairstyles

The short hairstyle is one that is both vogue and chic. Both young women and mature women are finding homage in the elegance and sophistication of short hair, not to mention to convenience and ease of maintenance that comes with an outrageously short cut. The shorter haircut is also known to take ages of the face and add youth to one’s bounce, hence its popularity among trendy and fashionable older women.

 

One does not simply just decide to style one’s hair short though. Careful thought and consideration is usually given to the final effect of the short cut with regard to the individual woman – not everyone would look like Haley Berry or Angela Jolie in a short cut! The shape of one’s face and bone structure has a lot to do with the outcome of a short hairstyle on that person.

For the woman with the round or oval face, one would suggest a bob cut that is graded to the sides to take away the volumes at the sides of the face while adding volume to the top of the head with tousled or unkempt waves. This would create a slimming effect for the face. For the long face however, one would want to stay away from short cuts completely as these are bound to add more height to an already long face. Square faces and heart-shaped faces are the best faces for a short cut, although generally soft bangs are suggested as opposed to severe straight bangs.

Another thing that one has to consider before taking the short cut is the type of hair that one has. While it may be one thing to say shoulder length layers is a good style for you, if you have wavy hair then chances are that upon cutting you would end up with a mess of untamable hair at the top of your head! Remember that when you have naturally long hair, the weight of the hair often reduces the level of curling or waves that you might get. It is very easy therefore to misjudge the effect of cutting a long hair.

Once you do decide to proceed with the ultimate cut however, you need to decide on the type of cut that you want. The layered haircut is one of the most complimentary haircuts that would highlight just about any type of face on any type of woman. It is in fact one of the most popular looks for the short cut that the celebrities in Hollywood show off.

The second most popular short haircuts among the Hollywood celebrities is the bob haircut. The bob haircut has in fact evolved to be one of the most versatile haircuts, for it also takes advantages of other techniques in its cut. Off the most popular hairstyle used in combination with the bob haircut is the layered haircut to give an end result that is the best of both worlds.

As we all know there are some real do and don’t with hairstyles specially for women over 40. Your hair changes as you get older and there is no reason to go gray if you choose not to. Hairstyles over 40 as with all ages is highly personal yet you still need tips and ideas of what are good do and don’ts. Here is a good list to think about when deciding about a new hairstyle.

List of do’s:

Color your gray, there is no need to be gray unless you really like it. Most of you do not like the idea of being gray, it just makes you look older. That’s not what you want!

Get your layers lifted. This means if you don’t have layers you might want to look into them. Hair that is all one length tends not to look good on anyone over 40. You drag down your face and make it look older than you are. If you have layers get them redone so that they are lighter on top. Getting the right hairstylist will be able to explain this better for you.

Which leads to:

Finding a good hairstylist. He/She that knows what to do with your features not take away from them. You might have to look around because you are looking for someone who doesn’t just work on teenagers or young adults. The hairstyles that someone in their teens to later 30’s have may not work for you. Their haircuts are too trendy and seem to follow the latest actors hairstyles. Yet you don’t want someone who thinks that having hair when you are over 40 means it’s time to start wearing your hair like those from the Golden Girls. Remember those looks? It’s a very good idea not to go too short or keep your hair too long. A good A-Line bob that is shoulder length or a little longer works well. Specially if you don’t want to give up your long hair just yet.

If you have never high lighted your hair, its time to look into it. Highlights and or lowlights give dimension to anyone’s hair. Have no idea what they are, again having a great hairstylist that can explain them to you about what they are and what they can do for you is best. And example is when you lighten your hair around your face it opens it up and you look younger.

Now its time for your list of don’ts:

Do not grow your hair all one length or keep it all one length past your shoulders.

Do not color your hair all one color that is too dark. Just because someone told you once that jet black hair look amazing on you when you were in your 20’s doesn’t mean it looks that great on you now. Hair that is too dark once you are over 40 will make you look even older. This is what you are trying our hardest not to do!

Do not believe a word of anyone who says coloring your gray hair is difficult to do! This usually comes from someone afraid to change their own gray hair. A good hairstylist again will talk with you about covering your gray with a very natural color so that no one will know that is what you been doing.

Do not pull your hair all back into a ponytail because you just don’t want to deal with it. If you find yourself doing this a lot, it’s about time to start thinking about a simpler haircut that is more of a wash and go. One that shows you are still as hip and trendy as all woman over 40 are, you are just choosing to have a hairstyle that is easier to work with. A simple ponytail is great when working out, or hanging out at home but not really for anything else. Long hair is very pretty and hard to let go, but the last thing you want is your long hair in a ponytail dragging your looks down and making you look older. Sorry ladies sometimes we have to let it go.
Hope this list of do and don’t help give you ideas what you need to do with your hair. Being over 40 doesn’t mean we have to give up on what we love just change it a little here and there to keep looking younger as ever.

 

 

Were coming up to summer so lets look at 3 summer 2007 hair styles that will be “hot” hairstyles to have and will be very popular.

Here are 3 hairstyles for the summer of 2007 which are all great looks to have and will make you look chic, sexy and stylish all at the same time.

1. The short crop.

This style is the ultimate cut for today’s busy women and as you can literally wash and go and was the hairstyle of late 2006 became the hairstyle of 2007 and looks set to rise in popularity in the summer months.

It has been used by many women as a life statement and many have had it after a significant life change as statement of new start and a new intent in life.

Of course, with the summer heat it’s a cool hairstyle to have and one which is set to become even more popular due to its convenience.

Short hair can be done in lots of different ways and there is a cut to suit all women.

It can be tidy, messy or shaved very short.

The latter cut can be longer on top and shaved very short to the ears and back.

The short crop has never really been away and has become very popular in 2007 and looks set to become even more popular as we enter the summer months.

2. The shaggy just sexed look.

This hair style is longer than the short crop above and is styled with a view to look messy which gives you that just sexed look.

The trick with this look is to not wash the hair every day.

Washing the hair daily will dry it out and make it lose its natural shape and this is all about natural shape and sexiness.

Hair with natural moisture and oils in it is healthy and is perfect for this look.

You can wash your hair in the evening, then gel it up in the morning to get that just sexed look and you’re all set to go.

Here are three more great hairstyles for the 2007 summer months that you can try.

3. Medium-length hair twirls.

This summer, try loose waves look great.

Twirling sections of damp hair into place with your fingers.

Shampoo and then rinse the hair then part your hair into approximate one-inch square sections.

Apply a defining product to the area and twirl hair around your finger.

When set and dried you can comb the waves with your fingers.

4. Long hair – ponytail.

If you have long hair, you can have fun with some of the summer’s fashion-inspired ponytails.

The “Faux Hawk,” is a look that is becoming increasingly popular.

It looks like a Mohawk when viewed from the from the front, and is pulled into a sleek stylish ponytail at the back.

Take hair from each temple, secure then smooth the rest into a ponytail.

Then take the hair pulled from the temples with pins, pull it up to where you want it and secure back down.

Straight hair – Wide headband

For naturally straight hair, use a chic and stylish thick headband.

Choose a band about two inches wide, place it on top of the head and secure it at the back with a pin if necessary.

This will give you a great clean, sexy and sophisticated look.

The above are just some of the hairstyles that look set to be hot this summer and you will look stylish sexy and cool with all of them.

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.

Today’s Black Hairstyles have increased in beautiful design and diversity thanks to new formulations in black hair products allowing hair to maintain strength, reduce breakage and maintain moisture.

Long, short, and wavy hairstyles have pushed their way to “center stage” with increased functionality and beauty. Hair extensions, coloring, straightening are now made increasingly possible with advanced designs and proper hair care.

What’s new in Black & African American Hairstyles

Women’s hairstyles have become more diverse with longer, wavier cuts becoming most popular in 2008. Thanks to Beyonce and numerous celebrities, smooth, silky and wavy designs are the look. For those of you with shorter hair, don’t despair. The same techniques used for long hair apply equally to short hair as well.

Smoothing and straightening with African American hair products has become less damaging thanks to products containing Jojoba Oil. Mineral oil, used for years to clean and moisturize, is damaging to hair follicles. Jojoba oil has made intense styling more safe without as much risk of breakage or hair fall. Straightening, relaxing, perming and highlighting allow for some beautiful designs and the risk of harmful over-styling is becoming reduced.

For men, the short and tight look of the past few years is subsiding. Short, but more natural styles are coming on the scene with lengths from 1/2 inch to two inches most popular. Moisturizing conditioners, styling aids and periodic use of clarifying shampoos has allowed hair styles to maintain their luster and shine without depleting moisture.

Braids and dreadlocks continue to be the style for longer hair, but fast hair growth or extensions (or growing your hair a very long time) are necessary.

Keys to maintaining healthy Black Hair

Black and African American hair is dense and its molecular cell structure is compact. This leads to dryness. Sebaceous glands at the hair root emit sebum (oil) which is inhibited not only by the thickness of the scalp follicles, but by the often kinky or tightly wound nature of black hair.

Oils are unable to coat the follicle as efficiently therefore dryness, breaking and product build-up are common. Infusing moisture is the key to maintain healthy hair enabling advanced hairstyles.

Moisture can come from within – drinking plenty of fluids, maintaining a healthy diet of raw vegetables and fruits, avoiding moisture depleting styling, or hydration can be topically applied externally with rinse-out and leave-in conditioners and moisture shampoos.

Advances in Black Hair Products

In the past several years, two ingredients have emerged from manufacturers that have helped dramatically improve black hair products. One, LusterPlex, an active ingredient in many hair products, has been shown to greatly enhance the shine, sheen, silkiness and manageability of black hair care. Used primarily in shampoos and conditioners, it was originally formulated to add shine to long, smooth hair.

As often is the case with many products or ingredients, it found uses far more diverse. In studies it has been shown to improve tensile strength, strengthening weak or breaking hair, and greatly increasing shine, while softening – allowing for a new range of hair designs.

Two, Jojoba Oil has now taken its rightful place as a replacement for mineral oil. Often used to aid in styling, cleansing or to add hydration, mineral oil leads to damaged follicles and thinning. Jojoba oil naturally deep cleans and hydrates and leaves hair stronger while effectively removing dirt and product build-up that often lead to flakes and flaking.

Though used as an active ingredient in many hair products to increase cleansing, it is often combined with other “actives” such as Panthenol or Trichogen to soothe the scalp or increase hair growth.

Black hairstyles are beautiful and luxurious – and maintaining proper health and strength has enabled straightening, relaxing and perming to accelerate beautiful styles without damage and breaking.

Whether you’re looking for smooth, straight and highlighted designs, or prefer short and natural, today’s black hairstyles now provide beautiful, celebrity-like selection with black hair care and advanced active ingredients.

Hairstyles are a reflection of who you are and what you think of yourselves. Your choice of hairstyle is just one of the important things you should consider in taking care of yourself.Always remember before you take that drastic measure and cut your hair ten inches, change your hair color to sneaky salmon, or start to loc your hair there are always alternatives.

One of the primary factors of hairstyles is the hairstyle length. It can totally help you decide what type of looks you want to achieve. Normally, longer hairstyles can have longer waves or elaborate dos. In this way, it will not require you to have extensions. Fashioned hairstyle like classic bobs and sleek simple cuts are possible if you have medium length of hair. This is because they are so flexible that several unique looks can be produced. On the other hand, short hairstyles keep changing in popularity. However, women seem to love shorter hair. It is because shorter hair is easy to manage. One of the fave short hairstyles definitely is the pixie cut made popular by Natalie Portman, which indicates that short hairstyles too keep up with the latest in different hair length styles.

Changes in hairstyle lengths can be quite hard, especially changing from long to short. For shorter hairstyles, it has become all the rage to use hair extensions pieces as accessories for creating longer hairstyles.
There are certain hairstyles that look better at certain lengths that match up with others. Also, sometimes it is extremely exciting to go in for a shift in hair length as most women who have moved from longer tresses to a mid-length or short hairstyle understand very well. Everybody can choose a hairstyle that can match their personality. Other elements like the facial shape or occasion also have a bearing on what kind of hairstyles suits each person. Remember everyone yearns for healthy, glossy hair but very few sport such lovely locks. There are various ways of enhancing hairstyles further including curls, waves, and braids.

Here are some hair care tips and advice:
• Treat your hair gently.
• Use dyes rarely. Use henna as a conditioner as well as a coloring agent.
• Take a calcium supplement daily.
• Have a glass of milk everyday.
• Enrich your diet with minerals and iron on a regular basis.
• Include proteins like eggs and nuts as well as pulses in your diet.
• Munch on a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Cut your hair once in 7 weeks to avoid split ends.
• Give your hair a good oil massage once a week.
• Use a mild shampoo and rinse it out well.
• Avoid all types of chemical treatments, perms and hair dryers.

Attempting to describe hairstyles that are currently popular would be impossible. Actually there is no single hairstyle that can suit our hair. Basically, we wear what we feel expresses us the most, and what we truly like. Regardless of the time, one thing is for certain. We love our hair and love to have a hairstyle that expresses a wee bit about us.

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.

Your hairstyle is an important part of your overall image. By getting your hair cut and styled to suit your face, you will get the look that is the most flattering for you. You might be surprised at how very different you can look with the right hairstyle. Finding the right hairstyle to suit your face is often challenging. You have to balance the current trends with what will look best on you. But how do you know what will make you look your best?

Cecile Blanco, Image Expert and Owner of Style Me Now!, an Image Consulting firm in Atlanta, provides tips that will help you discover which hairstyle is right for your face and how to choose a style that will enhance your features and give you the absolute best look for you.

Figure Out Your Face Shape

In order to find the right hairstyle for your face, you first want to determine your face shape.  Here is a brief guide:

Oval: This type of face is very oval-shaped and equal in size on top and bottom.

Heart: Wider at the temples and narrower at the chin.

Round: This face type is similar to the oval, but shorter.

Triangle: The opposite of the heart, this type of face is usually wide at the chin with a narrow forehead.

Square: A strong jaw and squared-off features are typical of this type.

Rectangle: A longer version of the square face.

 Go Long to Slim the Face — For round faces, the worst thing you can do is to get a chin length cut. That will just draw attention to the roundness of the face. To make your face look longer and slimmer, keep hair long, at least shoulder length. While some layering at the bottom can work, it is usually best to keep layers out of the face and below the jaw line. Longer styles also go very well with an oval-shaped face.

Use Bangs to Hide Flaws — Bangs camouflage a large forehead or are can also be used to soften a face. Bangs usually look best when they are not too full, so stick to just a light coverage. However, if you want to make a bold, stylish statement, then go for a heavy fringe. Bangs go well with heart-shaped faces to minimize the width of the forehead, and are also ideal for softening a square or rectangular face. Avoid using them with a round face shape, since this will cut off length and make the face look even shorter.

Layers Create Softness — When you have straight lines in your face, such as those with a square or rectangular face, some well-placed layers can really help soften your face and create a more feminine look. Be careful of having too many layers, since this can actually start to look frizzy and unkempt, but a handful of wisps looks great.

Short Hairstyles Add Width to the Jaw — Obviously, if you already have a naturally wide chin, you won´t want to opt for a bob or any other chin-length cut. However, for heart-shaped faces, this is the ideal hairstyle to balance out the wide forehead. Short hair can also be used successfully with a rectangular face, to create a shorter look, particularly if combined with a layered cut to add texture and softness to the face.

Add Some Curl For Extra Body — Not everyone is blessed with full hair and when you have a triangular or a rectangular face, a little extra volume can really help. Going with a light perm (seriously, we are no talking about the 1980’s perm here) or curl can help add some volume to your hair and balance out these face types.

Now that you have a fairly good idea of what your face shape is and which hairstyles compliment it, you can take a look at a variety of hairstyles from magazines, the Internet or hairstylists’ style books and decide which is the right one for your face. Choosing the best hairstyle for you will result in a great look that enhances your natural beauty and makes you feel your best. Everyday.

Change is good, but it’s even better when it takes only moments to make one.If you like your hairdo but it’s looking a little dated, there’s no reason to agonize over making major change. Hairstyles for the year 2008 come after a year where shorter hairstyles ruled, longer hairstyles still flourished, and everyone just loved the bob. Some celebrities went for medium and shorter lengths and the fashion runaways brought in many unique trends like the pony-loop and the high ballerina bun. Instead of opting for a complete hair reinvention, small changes to your current look can modernize your style. Without appearing too trendy. Fortunately, some of today’s hottest styles are easily adaptable and require little commitment for those wary of a dramatic change.

How to Update Your Hairstyle

If you hair is chin-length or loner, comb it straight up, twist a few times, then coil up and pin high on your head. Use bobby pins to clip up shorter strays at the nape or iron curl them for a softening effect. If you’re good at working your mane, you can leave some strands out for a freedom feeling.

Poker Straight Curls and waves will be transformed into straight and smooth flowing hair. Even if you love to keep those waves, make sure they just gather at the ends of your hair and the rest of the hair is absolutely straight. Sleek and smooth texture is the keyword for 2008. So, get prepared to straighten out those curled locks for a sleeker and newer you!

Long hair is ensuring that it’s lean, as opposed to thick and out of control (basically, you should avoid the thickness often seen.

Don’t worry about making your hair look its best while trying to grow it out — I have tips on dealing with that awkward stage, on the next page.

Temporary colors are great for reflecting moods of the moment – just remember that the lighter your hair and the brighter the artificial shade, the less likely it will be truly temporary.

Enhancing your natural shade or going for a totally different color are great ways to update your look. Choose the right hair color and hair treatment so you can create an exciting new look for every occasion.

Another hot hair style trend for 2008 is the soft wedge haircut. This short hairstyle adds much sparkle to your face and shows the playful side of your personality. Since a lot of texturing and layering is used, your hairstyle looks soft and very smooth, in case of cut-style. Even people with thin hair can go in for this short cut, as it adds volume. It is suitable for almost every face cut and adds charm and confidence to the personality.

For those who want a slightly more dramatic update, bangs are excellent options. The style can be altered depending on your face shape or lifestyle. Long wispy bangs are a good choice if you want a style that is low-maintenance and easy to grow out.

A more daring option is to try the newest variation on the mod look, with long blunt

bangs that fall just above the eyelashes.

Wavy hair has a lot of natural faction and litheness without the severity of specific curls, which can bend frizzy if not reserved under control. Varieties of hairstyles suits in wavy hair, but it is important to getting a perfect hair style according to your facial shape and hair type.

Here represent some types of hair which you will prefer to wear like long or short wavy hair, because some are like to wear long hair where as some are wants to keep their hair short.

LONG WAVY HAIR

If you are having long wavy hair then it is best to sport a hairstyle with side partitioning. For creating this style you can follow the hairstyle of Charlie Angels. If you want to add volume in your hair then just cut you locks with layers, which is looks great. This hairstyle is best for those having round, square, oval or heart shaped face. You can design different style in your long wavy hair like long loose hair style, high up do hair style, ponytail hair style, prom hair style and wedding hair style.

SHORT WAVY HAIR

Generally short hairstyle with wavy hair suit on those have oval or heart shaped face. Here the waves add lots of volume at the sides and top which look healthier. You can wear different short length hairstyle like chin length bobs, short hair style with bangs. Those are having very thin hair short hair style is look good on them. Short wavy hair styles are always looks chic and trendy.