Friday, May 29, 2009

Curly hairstyles advices

You may think you know how to shampoo—after all, you’ve been doing it forever—but curly hair requires VIP treatment.

- Choose one hair-care line that offers all of the products you need so you can avoid mixing and matching brands. Products from the same line are designed to work in concert, with conditioner that augments the shampoo’s role, and styling products that build on the conditioner’s results. One of the newer product lines for curly hair is Catwalk “Curls Rock,” which has been appearing with increasing frequency at salons and beauty-supply stores. Manufactured by TIGI, the orange-berry–scented shampoo, conditioner and leave-in moisturizer are designed to define, detangle and defrizz.Curly hairstyles advices

- If you don’t already own one, buy a handheld showerhead attachment. Instead of standing under the showerhead and letting water rain down upon you, use the attachment for greater control, its variable settings, and the ability to reach all parts of your scalp so you can eliminate loose skin flakes and dust deposits.

- On shampoo day: Begin by gently detangling your hair with your fingers. Do not use a brush or comb—a curl’s greatest foes.

- Thoroughly saturate the hair and scalp with warm—never hot—water. Apply shampoo. Don’t pour it directly from the bottle onto your hair. Instead, place a small amount (the size of a quarter) in one hand, and rub it between your palms. Work it into your scalp and then downward, to coat strands of hair. If you require more lather, add water—not shampoo.

- Don’t commit a common mistake: rubbing shampoo into your hair and scalp in circular motions (like washing a window). This will tangle—and potentially damage—hair. Another no-no: Never use your fingernails to scrape the scalp when shampooing, as you’ll create nicks and scratches. Shampoo with your fingertips.

- Rinse shampoo thoroughly, running your fingers through your hair to prevent tangles.

- Repeat steps 4 and 6.

- Apply conditioner—first to hair closest to the scalp, then down toward the ends. Coat the entire strand, and gently detangle any matted areas. Let conditioner penetrate your hair for at least two minutes, while you continue normal showering; then rinse it out thoroughly. If hair is damaged, exceedingly dry or especially kinky, switch to a leave-in conditioner.

- Towel-dry hair when you exit the shower. Blot it gently; do not rub vigorously.

- Apply a small amount of curl-enhancing sculpting product (such as Catwalk Curl Booster), and gently scrunch. Blow-dry on a low setting, using your diffuser attachment. Finger-curl gently, but avoid over-manipulating hair, as this fosters frizz.

- If you have applied too much of your sculpting product and your hair feels hard or “crunchy,” scrunch it gently to soften the hair.

Finish with a gloss spray to enhance shine. Have hair trimmed at least every six weeks. Good luck.

Monday, May 11, 2009

2009 short hairstyle trends. Honey Labrador

In the past I wrote a long and detailed article about Honey Labrador and her short hairstyles since she is such an inspiration for short haired fans everywhere.

I have been following Honey since 2005 and know she will not disappoint with her short hairstyles for 2009.

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Honey has total sass when it comes to her hair. She wears it in many diverse ways that look spectacular including spiked. Changing up her short hairstyles Honey morphs from super short hairstyles that she wears slicked back to different styles with more volume and flow.

(Image to the side of Honey Labrador - Copyright HairBoutique.com - DailyCeleb.com - all rights strictly reserved and enforced).

She also experiments with a wide range of highlights and lowlights amping up her look with dimensional color that ends with accent tips.

Honey continues to be a short hair trendsetter and there is little doubt she will show case her fabulous short styles for 2009.

If you would like to see some authorized/copyrighted photos of Honey visit her website and see her latest short hairstyles.

Short Hairstyles - cons and pros. Part 2

It can be said that some of the pros can ironicaly be cons, but let's take the time to go over them first:

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Facial exposure. A short hairstyle might reveal some things about your face that you are not quite fond of. Therefore, this is something to keep in mind for those of us who might be more introverted about some of our facial features. It is also said that it might take time to get used to that feeling of being "exposed" for those who might of might of taken the transition of long to short hair.

Increases the perspective of height. This can be a good thing, but for those of you who are already tall enough, a short hairstyle can accentuate your height and make you seem even taller.

Growing back after the cut. If you are not satisfied with the way your hair looks after coming out of the salon, you can't go back and get a refund on your hair! It can take a long time to grow back out, and for some it might never growth back to it's full length. This is arguably the most significant con to those new to shorter hairstyles.

Maintenance. Short hair styles need to be cut more often. You will most likely have to increase the number of regular visits to the salon if you want to keep your hairstyle in shape, at risk of falling into phase of hair that is between too long or too short to do anything with it!

The best way to be sure about choosing the right hairstyle length is to find the style you like, print it off and go visit your hair stylist. There are also many interesting hairstyle softwares available throughout the Web which will allow you to try on a hairstyle in 3D!

Some people might try to discourage you or scare you away, but stand your ground. It's all about you, your style and comfort and being your confident self. Find out for yourself if a short hairstyle if for You!

Short hairstyles - cons and pros

Short hair is not for everyone. There are several things one should consider before taking on a short cut; this including your face shape as well as the body and condition of your hair.

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While it can be said that there are some great advantages to having a short hairstyle, it is nevertheless worth informing one's self fully before leaping head first towards a short do.

To help you in your quest for beauty, we have gathered some helpful "pointers" which will hopely help facilitate your styling decisions. Here are lists of pros and cons for short hairstyles:

First, let's look at some pros:

Time. It's a real time saver, as it only takes a few minutes to wash and style. This is particularly great for those early morning rushes for work.

Versatility. You can style it, gel it, pomade it, and just about do any "it" there is with short hair. Although you are limited by the length, you can nevertheless be a trend-setter with your short hair and show off your style. It can be sleek, sexy, professional and aggressive - all at the same time! A classic.

Good for almost any occasion. Whether it's to cool down in the summer, or be more manageable for the more sporty personality, one of the great things about short hairstyles is that it can go for any occasion. It's sexy and professional enough for the office or a night out on the town, and perfectly practical and nonchalant when it comes time to go hitchhiking or play tennis.

Puts other features in perspective. A short hairstyle brings more attention to your face. If you are deciding to go with a short hairstyle, then capitalize on the opportunity to spice up your facial features by highlighting yourself with some make up, jewelry, and for the more punkier women out there, maybe even tattoos on your neck! But make sure to ponder that last one thoroughly.