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Hairstyles for a Busy Life Style

By Carleenp · Comments (0)

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

Leading a busy lifestyle can be tiring and stressful and maintaining beautiful hair is just one more stressor that busy people don’t have the time to deal with. However, most people who live a hectic lifestyle work in professional environments that expect a high level of grooming and appropriate attire. How can someone with little to no extra time achieve a sleek, sophisticated hairstyle? The answer to this is simple, you just need to find a hairstyle that works for you. Although, short hairstyles are super trendy there is no need to go chopping off long hair to create an easier to maintain style. Here are a few hairstyles that are perfect for busy people:

Beachy Waves

Beachy waves can be one of the easiest hairstyles to create. People with straight hair can use curling irons, straightening irons, or blowdryers to create this style, but the great thing about a beachy look is that if you have a slight wavy or curly texture to your hair you can easily create this style with little to no hassle. After washing your hair at night, apply a sea salt spray or texturizing product to towel dried hair, scrunch it, and let it air dry. When you wake up in the morning you will have beachy waves that look carefully crafted without having to do much prep work.

Ponytail

A sleek ponytail can also be a great style for a professional environment. There is no need to straighten or blowdry your hair, simply let your hair air dry over night and work with your natural texture. You can pull the hair up high, leave it low, or even pull it to the side and tie it with an elastic. To make this style look more pulled together, simply take a section of hair and wrap it around the base of the ponytail to hide the elastic and then pin it into place. This style is great because it looks put together, takes very little time to create, and keeps your hair out of your face during the day.

Side Buns

Messy side buns are super chic and they are very easy to create, as well. If you want a wavier texture you can apply a texturizing product while hair is still damp, scrunch it, and let it air dry overnight. Otherwise, you can just let your hair dry with its natural texture. In the morning, pull your hair to the side and use an elastic to secure it into a ponytail. Use bobby pins to quickly pin sections up into a loose bun at the base of the ponytail. Make sure you use enough bobby pins to hold it into place.

If you are open to the idea of having short hair razored bobs are very popular. This style can be done in a variety of lengths and it helps texturize the hair for a trendier look. Once you have had your hairstylist cut your razored bob, you will simply need to wash your hair at night, apply a texturizing product and let it air dry. In the morning you will have a great style that is ready to go. All of these styles are super easy to create and maintain so they are ideal for a busy person.

Friendly haircare tips from the friendly hairstylists of Allure Hair Salon in Miami – the Miami hair extensions professionals.

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About the Author: Carleen Coulter

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Unforgettable Vintage Hairstyles

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Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

These iconic vintage hairstyles that I’m about to go through with you are going to make you want to call up your salon, and make a hair appointment right now!

The bob has been voted the most popular hairstyle of all time. The bob cut is a short haircut for women, in which the hair is usually cut straight around the woman’s head at about jaw-level. Typically when you see someone sporting a bob haircut, they have bangs in the front to go along with it. The bob cut was popular in the 1920’s & the 1960’s, & has even come back recently. Look to Katie Holmes, or Selma Blair for modern-day bob followers.

The pixie crop haircut is timeless, and for the girl who wants to get noticed. Mia Farrow is one of the first American women to steal our hearts with the look. Many leading ladies have chopped their locks, causing a bit of controversy over the years. Think Kate Moss in the nineties, & Victoria Beckham seems to always be rocking a version of the pixie crop.

The Marilyn Monroe hairstyle is blonde locks that curl under around the bottom edge that ends just below the ears. It’s 1950’s vintage Hollywood glamour. Typically short length and curls all over that add body and bounce to otherwise fine looking hair.

The beehive is a woman’s hairstyle that looks like a legit beehive on top of her head. It was developed by a woman named Margaret Vinci Heldt of Elmhurst, Illinois in 1960. Heldt has said, “It grew bigger and bigger, and higher and higher; it didn’t just stay a beehive. It was appealing to short women who wanted to look taller.” It has come back many times since the 1960’s. One name comes to mind when I think of the beehive, and that name is Amy Winehouse.

Feathered hair was super popular in the 1970’s. Full bangs and sides that curl back with a curling iron held vertically are very reminiscent of 70’s hairstyles. Farrah Fawcett made this look famous back in the day. The 70’s also made long straight hair with no bangs, and an off center part popular.

Big hair big back in the 1980’s. There was a lot of ratting going on, and a lot of strong hold hairspray being used. Think frizzy, wild, and almost like a lions mane. Hot rollers may be the starting point to get big hair, followed by ratting and back combing.

In case you don’t know what backcombing is, it’s basically when you tease or rat your hair. It is a way to comb your hair and create volume, as well as certain hairstyles. It is often used to create big hair, and beehives.

These are the hairstyles that keep coming back again and again. I personally am and always have been a big fan of the bob, but who knows maybe one day I’ll get the urge to try out one of the other styles. Maybe it’s time to get out the hairspray and start teasing. In my opinion, change is always good, and what better way to make a statement than to do something new to your hair.

Written by Rebecca from Chillisauce Hen and Stag Parties, who specialise in the organisation of stag do packages and hen weekend ideas.

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Seven Steps to Salon Perfect Hair Colour

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Sunday, April 8th, 2012

Many women enjoy changing up their hairstyles and hair colours to create a fresh new look, but may not enjoy paying the expensive prices charged by salons. By knowing about different types of home hair products and how to use them correctly, you can have the salon perfect hair without the expense. Whether just touching up existing hair colour or going for an entirely new look, the perfect colour can be achieved right from the comfort of your own home.

1. Picking a Product

When colouring hair at home, it is important to know about the types of formulas available. Liquid hair colours are the most popular, but may drip and can be very messy. New, non-drip formulas are available to prevent hair colour from dripping on surfaces or onto the skin. Hair dyes that are available in mousse forms are popular and easy to use. The mousse is easily applied to hair, coating each strand for perfect coverage. Some hair colour products come with built in applicators that look similar to combs to ensure even coverage throughout the hair. Some hair colouring products may also be made for specific hair colours or hair types. For those who need gray hair coverage, dyes are available that easily conceal gray hairs. It is important to read the packaging of the product to determine the best product to use at home.
2. Evaluate Your Level of Expertise

For beginners, it is easier to go with slight changes over dramatic changes. For those who have never coloured their hair at home before, going a shade lighter or darker or adding highlights or low lights will help them get the hang of colouring their hair without a dramatic change. Once a person learns the basics of colouring their hair, they can go much further with their home hair colour, going several shades lighter or darker.

3. Choose the Level of Commitment
Home hair products last for different lengths of time. Permanent formulas are available for those who want a long term commitment with their new hair colour until it is recoloured or grows out. Semi-permanent and demi-permanent colours last for a number of weeks before washing out, great for those who want a new colour without being stuck with it. Temporary colours wash out in just a few washes, allowing a person to experiment with new colour before fully committing.

4. Preparing the Workspace
When dying hair, it is important to have an area set aside for this purpose. Make sure that all surfaces are covered, as well as protecting the skin with a thin layer of petroleum jelly to avoid staining from home hair colouring products. Since many products contain strong chemicals, the area should be well-ventilated.

5. Follow All Instructions
Before beginning the process of colouring the hair at home, a person should make sure that they have read the instructions completely through. Since hair dye is a chemical, it can cause serious damage to the hair, skin and eyes if used incorrectly. Knowing the instructions before beginning the process is mandatory, in case an allergic reaction occurs. All instructions, especially processing times, should be followed exactly for the best results.

6. Expect the Unexpected
When following the instructions, hair colour should come out beautifully. However, sometimes hair colour may be darker or lighter than expected, or all hair may not have been covered with dye, resulting in two-toned hair. By being aware of these situations and knowing how to handle them, panicking can be avoided. Hair that is too dark may lighten up after being washed. Hair that is too light may need correcting through using a toner to get the shade just right. For those who didn’t cover all of their hair, purchasing more of the product and enlisting the assistance of a friend will ensure that all hair gets coloured perfectly.

7. Taking Care of New Colour
It is important to deep condition after colouring the hair. Since it is a chemical process, hair can become dry and damaged. Using a good deep conditioning treatment can prevent this from happening. Purchasing a colour-friendly shampoo and conditioner can extend the life of new colour, letting it stay brilliant and beautiful for much longer. When following all of these steps, it is easy for anyone to get the salon beautiful hair colour that they have always wanted, all at a fraction of the price.

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