Bright and rich burgundy hair color draws attention to this spiky look. This is the perfect style for the gal with straight, fine hair. Wispy bangs and fringe, frame and accentuate her facial features.
Styling mousse to the roots of the hair for lift and volume. Blown dry with a large round brush or fingers lifting at the roots. Finally, a medium to extra hold hair spray adds hold while a molding mud or pomade helps to separate and give that chunky wispy look.
A slew of websites allows users to virtually render how they would appear in a variety of hair styles. Unfortunately, the most useful of these sites all charge a subscription fee. But then given how much hair salons charge these days maybe it is worth spending an extra few bucks seeing how you’d look with that short, red hair before you get it cut and dyed.
Below are reviews of the best two hair style preview sites on the web, plus a third site for the fun of it: Continue reading »
Everytime I shampoo my haircolor gets duller looking
Then you are using the wrong shampoo. Haircolor does fade over time. Try using shampoo and conditioner made for colored hair – ColorVive for example, or something made for your hair color that will brighten the color and freshen it, to keep it from fading. There are many shampoos that have a little color right in the shampoo that help keep it fresh looking; the Aussie hair care line has several, as do ARTec and Redken. They usually come in shades for dark hair (black/brown), red hair colors, golden blonde colors, champagne blonde colors, and ash blonde colors. Check them out at a store to see which might work for you. Continue reading »
Image is everything. What others see when they meet us influences their thoughts about everything from our education to our moral character. To present the public image we desire it is necessary to understand what our hair is saying about us. Continue reading »
Eventful Hair
Long or short, the fact is, it’s time to play with your hair, and we mean PLAY! By adding curls, teasing your strands silly, sporting a festive hat or adding a glittering accessory, a special occasion is an invitation to let your imagination go wild.
Anja: Gentle Curls
Stylist Salvador Calvano wanted to complement Anja’s romantic makeup look with some soft curls. Using a large curling iron, he shaped small groups of her hair into 1-inch round curls and secured them with a hair clip. After letting the curls set and removing the clips, Calvano teased the top section of Anja’s hair and secured it in the back with a clip. For a more sophisticated look, he tucked the back curls into an up do.
For a bit of fun and daring, Calvano placed a feathered headband on Anja’s teased locks.
Headband: Patricia Underwood.
Stacy: Sexy and Sleek
Stacy’s long hair made such a statement by itself, Calvano chose to make it super sleek and straight to emphasize her gorgeous features
Using a brush followed closely by a hair iron, Calvano straightened groups of Stacy’s hair.
Wearing her hair down, the results were elegant.
Michelle: Romantic Ringlets
Michelle’s thick red hair was in need of a trim when she came into the studio. Calvano cleaned up the ends so that her hair would take well to tight curls – the style he envisioned for her holiday look.
After the trim, Calvano used a small-sized curling iron to wind Michelle’s strands into tight curls.
After holding the hair in the iron for several seconds, Calvano gently unraveled the strands being sure not to pull too hard at the curl.
Next, he wound the curl back and secured it with a hair clip.
After her makeup was completed, Calvano carefully removed the hair clips and spritzed Michelle’s newly curly mane with maximum-hold hair spray. The result was a super-feminine head of soft ringlets.
Why hair is resistant:Some hair is resistant due to the texture of the hair. Coarse hair is more resistant than medium to fine hair. Continue reading »
Is highlighting just for blondes?
No, anyone can have highlights but the biggest mistake most people make is that they highlight dark hair the same way they highlight a light brown or blonde. Continue reading »