How to Choose the Right Shampoo & Conditioner - Fall Winter 2008 - 2009

Haircut Styles presents the Topic: How to Choose the Right Shampoo & Conditioner - Fall Winter 2008-2009

Choosing the right shampoo and conditioner is one of the most important things you can do for your hair. The right cleansing products make all the difference when it comes to taming your natural texture, keeping strands healthy, and, ultimately, looking your best. The key is to look at the ingredients on the bottle before you purchase a product.

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Knowing what to look for can help you determine if the product in your hand has what is needed on your head. For hair that is dry, coarse, or curly, a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner will work wonders. The best choices are those that contain wheat germ oil, shea butter, and oils extracted from nuts. Dimethicone is also useful in helping create softer strands. At the other end of the hair spectrum, locks that are thin and oily should be kept away from moisturizing products. Instead, they need a gentle cleansing formula with ingredients like sodium laureth sulfate and tea tree oil. To build body in limp hair, the ingredient panthenol can help by working at the hair cuticle to produce thicker locks. Finally, those with color treated or chemically processed hair should look for some of the key moisturizing ingredients regardless of their natural hair type. Moisture is essential in protecting hair weakened from styling from breakage and damage.

Diet And Healthy Hair

Haircut Styles Blog presents the Topic: Diet And Healthy Hair

Everyone knows that a proper diet is vital to maintaining a healthy body, but did you know that it can also help you achieve strong, shiny hair? When a person fails to consume necessary nutrients in his or her diet, their hair pays the price. A poor diet can lead to dry locks that split and break easily. At the same time, improving your hair can be as simple as changing how you eat. For example, the key to shiny hair is to consume enough healthy, unsaturated fats.

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These can be found in foods like fish, nuts, olives, and avocados. Silica is also important to creating strong hair. This mineral is found in most organic, unprocessed produce and can prevent hair from breaking. Meanwhile, oily hair can result from a lack of vital B vitamins, which are found in whole grains, nuts, and eggs. If you find yourself losing hair at a young age, you may be suffering from an iron deficiency. This too can be resolved with a simple diet change, which involves eating more eggs, beans, red meat, and fortified cereal. Perhaps the easiest diet change to make, though, is simply making sure you get enough water. A well-hydrated body will help you achieve moist, healthy hair.

Some Tips For Great Looking Wedding Hair

Haircut Styles Blog presents: Some Tips For Great Looking Wedding Hair

Advanced planning is vital to getting the perfect wedding style for your special day. Even if you don’t know the exact style you plan to hair, it is a good idea to start prepping your locks at least six months to one year prior to your wedding day. That’s the best time to start growing strong, healthy hair so you can have the thickness and length you need for any style you want to achieve. A healthy diet will help create luscious, shiny hair from the inside out.

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Protein and healthy fats are the best nutrients to grow your hair the way you want. Also, a regular trim every six to eight weeks is vital to prevent split ends and breakage, which can make your wedding style look less than glamorous. Consider color as well when planning your wedding hair. A drastic dye job near your special day may be something you will regret in the future. You want your wedding photos to look like you. So, think about the color you normally keep your hair. That said, adding some simple highlights or a lightly new shade can add some chic shine to your wedding style. Finally, consider your face shape when choosing a style. Ask a stylist for opinions to be sure your style shows off your beautiful features as well.

How To Avoid Split Ends

Haircut Styles Blog Presents th Topic: How To Avoid Split Ends

Split ends can make your hair look dry and unhealthy. They also prevent you from achieving the sleek, shiny, glamorous styles you desire. Unfortunately, the only cure for split ends is to have your hair cut and the ends snipped off. However, there are several ways to prevent split ends from occurring in the first place. This means avoiding certain activities or practices that lead to damaged locks.

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One of the most common causes of split ends is over brushing. You may be inclined to repeatedly run a thick brush through your locks, but this can lead to breakage and splitting. Instead, try using a wide-toothed comb to remove tangles and smooth hair. This is best done while hair is still damp after a shower. If you still feel the need to smooth locks with a brush, wait until hair is completely dry and be gentle. Another way to avoid split ends is to use ample conditioner when you shower. Choose a protective, moisturizing variety to keep split ends away. Also, avoid using heated appliances and harsh chemical products. These can damage hair and make it more prone to breakage. If you must use a hot product, try preparing hair with a protective spray first. Finally, don’t use tight elastic bands to restrain hair. These pull on ends and lead to splitting.

Latest Hair Trends for Medium Hair - Fall - Winter 2008

Latest Hair Trends for Medium Hair - Fall - Winter 2008

Medium length hair is especially popular among women for its versatility in styling. It can be comfortably worn up or down and looks great on people with every hair texture. However, there are some recent trends that stand out among medium hairstyles. One of the most common trends are face-framing layers and angles.

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By cutting medium hair in this way, facial features are accentuated and your face shape is highlighted. This is a great way to show off your most beautiful features. Highlights are also a great addition to a medium style. They add dimension and depth to medium hair, which keeps it from looking dull or boring. Additionally, long bangs can make a medium ‘do even sexier.

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The most popular style features longer fringe that is swept to the side in front of one eye. Off-center parts are also trendy right now. They make medium ‘dos chic and modern. As for texture, playful waves and curls are back in style after being overwhelmed by pin-straight styles that required excessive tools and products to create.

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Keeping frizz in check with these ‘dos is a must, though, as medium hair can look poufy if not maintained. Ultimately, medium length hair looks good on just about everyone. The key is to simply pick a hot trend to accentuate your ‘do.

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The Best Hairstyle for Your Body Shape

Haircut Styles Blog presents the Topic: The Best Hairstyle for Your Body Shape

The right hair can truly make all the difference in how beautiful you look and feel. In fact, your whole body’s appearance can be greatly enhanced by choosing a haircut that works with your figure. The best way to do this is to have a hairstylist examine your ‘do before you sit down in the chair. However, you can go into the salon with some ideas ready for what cuts will flatter your figure.

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For example, those who are petite look best with short or medium hairstyles. These lengthen your figure and draw eyes upwards, while a longer ‘do would make you seem smaller. Additionally, hair with angles and layers that add some volume can complement your body size. Also, try to choose a mature, professional cut that will help you look your age. For those women with a full-figured body, a layered, medium-length cut can be slimming and flattering. Bangs can also help soften a round face and bring attention back to your beautiful features. Those who have a tall, straight body shape can wear the widest variety of cuts. However, you may want to avoid cropped, boyish cuts as these can seem particularly unfeminine on those people lacking curves.

Using Hair Extensions

Haircut Styles presents the Topic: Using Hair Extensions

For those who desire long, luscious hair, but don’t want to wait months for their locks to grow, hair extensions can be the perfect solution. The first thing to consider when you decide to get these additional pieces is what kind of hair extension suits you best. Although there are many kinds of hair extensions available, two types stand out as the most popular options among stylists. First, there are individual strand extensions.

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This involves taking small sections of natural or artificial hair and fusing it to your own hair through weaving, gluing, or heat fusion. These types of hair extensions can last for several months and are considered semi-permanent. In contrast, a more immediate option is to use clip-in hair extensions. Many of these can be applied simply on your own without the aid of a professional stylist. However, clip in extensions cannot be left in hair for an extended period of time.

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Regardless of what application method you choose, be sure to get extensions that match well with your natural hair. This means choosing the right color and texture so that extensions blend seamlessly. Additionally, consider the type of material you want your extensions made from. The most cosmetically pleasing options are those made from real human hair. However, some synthetic options can look nearly identical to the real thing.

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