Thursday, May 31, 2012

Cute Hairstyles for School

Paying attention to hair styling is a must since early age as even a simple hairstyle can create a lovely, neat and tidy look which benefits us all. Not paying attention to hair styling can lead to a look which will definitely not benefit you as well as your style, so try to do your own hairstyles as with a little bit of practice one can become a master in creating cute hairstyles for school.

School hairstyles play as much importance as hairstyles for any other occasion and there are a variety of cute do it yourself school hairstyles to try as along time hairstylists have created quick and easy hairstyles which suit different occasions.
Choosing the right hairstyle can have a variety of benefits over your physical appearance, over the way others perceive you as well as over your confidence level, so a little bit of effort will definitely be worth the result. A fabulous hairstyle needs to suit the hair type, face shape, facial features and needs to look age appropriate, so there are a variety of details which need to be taken into account. Because making the right choice is not always easy, we have put together a selection of lovely cute do it yourself school hairstyles meant to inspire you:

Loose hairstyles

Natural loose hairstyles are highly popular hairstyles which suit all age groups as natural is timeless and ageless. These three basic natural looking hairstyles such as curly, straight or wavy hairstyles can be easily created using different hair styling products and tools. For a quick and easy do it yourself look you can try to enhance the beauty of your natural hair using appropriate hair products, so:



  • to enhance the look of your straight tresses turn to using a flat iron, a heat protection spray and a shine serum to make your sleek straight hair look glossy
  • to enhance your curly hair turn to using curl enhancers and blow dry your hair using a diffuser as these will define the curls better
  • to enhance a wavy hairstyle turn to using a triple barrel hair waver as this hair styling tool will help your hair waves appear well defined and shiny

  • Cute updos

    Choosing to pull your hair back and up can be a great option especially in the moments when you are out of time. Loose updos look fabulous on all hair types, so you can create this quick and easy hairstyle whenever you wish.

    You can create cute updos for school on medium or long hair length, using a hair elastic, some bobby pins and a comb. Pull the hair into a ponytail, twist it and secure it as loose or as tight as you desire. Or you can wrap your ponytail around its base, pin the ends of the hair using bobby pins to style the easiest messy bun.
    Place your school updo as low or as high as you wish as either way the result will be lovely.
    Pretty updo hairstyle for schoolMessy updo for school

    Braided hairstyles

    Braided hairstyles look hot and can be a great option for girls with longer hairstyles. Hair length is essential when it comes to creating a braided hairstyle, so add temporary hair extensions if you wish to create a braided hairstyle on a shorter hairstyle. The hottest braided hairstyles this year are the fishtail braids and fluffy loose side braids.
    Try to experiment with different hair braiding techniques as this way you can find which suits you best and you'll look different every time you wish.

    Braid hairstyles for school

    Partially pulled up hairstyles

    Pulling the hair partially into the desired style can offer you a great amount of style at a low maintenance level as these hairstyles are easy to create. You can try half updo hairstyles as well as hair bump hairstyles as they are all fabulous. Secure the hair with different hair accessories so your tresses can look amazingly stylish.

    Wednesday, May 30, 2012

    Glistening Hair Trends 2012

    Glistening Hair styles In a season defined by minimalism and natural beauty, hairstylists channeled easy elegance for spring. The sporting life was a popular theme with styles that looked fresh from the ocean or outdoors, and classic American glamour had a big moment with polished ponytails, graceful braids, and bouncy blowouts. Still, nothing was too perfect or impeccable deconstructed waves and undone knots and twists proved that having a bit of an edge is as chic as ever. Plus see the top makeup trends.
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    Sunday, May 27, 2012

    Hair Trends 2012

    Hair Trends 2012, The year marks the true start of a new decade, and yet 2012's fashion trends are all about revival. True, there is a unique undertone of a modernist style appearing, but take some of the most iconic styles of the 20th century, infuse them with quality, and you'll find the basis for the dominant styles of 2012. The year's hair trends are no different. For fashionisers in 2012, hair is all about revivals and evolution. Read on for the full report.
    Hair Trends 2012, The year marks the true start of a new decade, and yet 2012′s fashion trends are all about revival. True, there is a unique undertone of a modernist style appearing, but take some of the most iconic styles of the 20th century, infuse them with quality, and you’ll find the basis for the dominant styles of 2012.
    Hair Trends 2012, The year’s hair trends are no different. For fashionisers in 2012, hair is all about revivals and evolution. With styles and colours we’re seeing the best of 2011 reborn, whereas cuts are offering reworked and luxurious revivals of styles that sit perfectly with the year’s clothing trends.
    Hair Trends 2012 Pictures

    Friday, May 25, 2012

    SHORT CHOPPY HAIRCUTS CAN FLAUNT YOUR LOOK

    Short choppy haircuts are in fashion and they have ability to change your look. Short choppy haircuts are best suitable for men and women who want easy hairstyles. Choppy hairstyles are easy to main and since hairs are not tangled so this hairstyle gives a messy look so you do not need to style it again and again.
    Short choppy haircuts have specialty of pointed ends so if you are going with this hairstyle then it must be made sure that ends are made pointed because ends are not pointed then all the hairstyle will be destroyed and for this purpose ends are cut with razor instead of scissors.
    Short choppy haircuts
    You can color your hairs if you want some change but highlighting of different strands of hairs is trendy so you can go with highlighting as it will have more long lasting effect. Choppy hairstyles are best for thin and fine hairs as layers are made in this hairstyle and layers give extra volume to the hairs.
    Short choppy haircuts
    This hairstyle helps in framing of face. Short haircuts are very popular because they are easy to style and easy to manage. There are many styling options for short hairs like you can try bob haircuts, pixie cut, razor cut, short layered hairstyle and curly hairstyle according to your face shape, hair type and hair texture, short hairstyles are suitable to be worn both casually and formally.
    Short choppy haircuts
    If you have short hairs and you are looking for stylish hairstyle for your wedding then you must not get worried by thinking that there are limited hairstyles for short hairs so you have to let your hairs to grow to a longer length so that you can try any hairstyle for long or medium hairs. Though formal hairstyles 2013 for short hair are less fancy but still there are many hairstyles which can make you beautiful and stylish. If you have naturally curly hairs then you must not take your curly hairs as curse because there are many short hairstyles suitable for curly hairs.
    Short choppy haircuts
    Women with naturally curly hairs are lucky that they can try those hairstyles with out spending time in making curls but if you have straight hairs and you want to try any of the curly hairstyle then you can make artificial curls with the help of curling or rolling iron. You can follow hairstyles of your favorite celebrities according to your face shape if you are confused.

    Thursday, May 24, 2012

    Long Hairstyle Ideas

    Sleek long hairstyles can be a good option to style for any event whether it is a formal or a casual. You can style your long tresses by just adding some variation to it and can make them look gorgeous. Here are some easy long hairstyling tips to help you get a perfect hairstyle to achieve a gorgeous look.
    Sleek-straight hair with blunt bangs
    Super sleek and straight long tresses with a blunt cut can do a lot to enhance your beauty. Fine cut bangs or fringes which are bent slightly inwards at the ends create a vintage look whereas the layered tresses throughout which are cut in different length layers provide a modern look.
    Style Mantra:

        If your hair is naturally straight then you can easily get into this style. Apply a small proportion of styling lotion or a thickening hair spray and then blow dry your tresses with your fingers to remove excess moisture from them.
        After that smooth your tresses using a blow dryer and a large barrel brush.
        Sprinkle a small amount of hairspray to add texture and hold to the hairstyle.
        If you have natural wavy hair, then you can make use of straightening iron to straight them or you can get them chemically treated.
    Who can wear this style?

    The haircut is great for those having an oval or square shaped face. The blunt bangs can reduce the length of the oblong face whereas the well defined layers can accentuate the bone structure. The haircut can work best with almost any hair type fine to medium or straight to wavy hair.
    Styling tip:

    Apply the hairstyling products using hands in order to avoid applying too much in one area. Also blow dry your tresses in the direction you want your tresses to fall. You can also make use of a hair straightener if needed.
    Long layered wavy hairstyle with sassy side fringe

    This is one of the most preferred hairstyle for women having long tresses with side fringes as this hairstyle brings a well defined and fuller look to the face. The hairstyle accentuates the facial features as well reduces the width of the forehead.
    Style Mantra:

    Rub a volumizing mousse or styling lotion through towel-dried tresses from root to the tip.
    After the excessive moisture is eradicated, blow dry your tresses using a large round brush. Lift your tresses at the roots to add some volume to fine tresses while drying and then wrap your bangs around the brush to flip them out.
    Once your tresses are completely dry, wrap the bottom half of your tresses around a hot curling iron. Rake your fingers through the waves to separate them.
    Now mist your tresses with a strong hold spray to give a finish to the style.
    Image Credit:Sophie Louise Davis
    Who can wear this style?

    The haircut is great for those having oval shaped face. The long and side swept bangs can shorten the length of the face whereas the layers will accentuate the bone structure. The hairstyle works best for the women having fine and straight hair.
    Veronica waves

    The waves set beautifully on long hair remind of the famous Hollywood actress Veronica Lake. Her blonde haircut during the 1940s was considered as the most glamorous hairstyle.

    Style Mantra:

    Start with damp or dry clean hair. Apply a small proportion of styling lotion or a thickening spray and blow dry your tresses with your fingers to remove excess moisture from them.
    Now smooth your tresses with a blow dryer and a large round brush.
    Create a side part and curl the ends of your tresses throughout using a large curling iron or large hot rollers in the same direction to create one wave.
    After that take a small section of your tresses closest to the front across the top above your forehead.
    Now slide the iron to create fine curls under and up to the scalp. After that wrap your tresses around the curling iron once.
    Flip the curling iron over and slide it down and wrap the tresses around once.
    Repeat the above steps until you are just above the under curl at the bottom.
    Create waves only in the front or on either side of the face, so that the waves are created in similar direction.

    Wednesday, May 23, 2012

    Hair Care Tips

    The following are some basic hair care tips that you can use to improve the health and look of your hair.
    General
    A healthy lifestyle will mean healthier hair for you. Excessive stress, smoking, not exercising and not eating nutritiously are not healthy for your hair.

    Get enough sleep.
    Hair Products (Gel, mouse, hair spary...)
    Avoid using hair styling products with alcohol which dries out hair.
    Avoid puting hair styling products directly on your scalp; if you put it on your scalp you'll clog the pores on your head.

    Swimming
    Before entering a pool, wet your hair so your hair will soak up the initial water instead of the chlorinated water.

    When swimming where a cap to protect your hair from chlorinated water, if you choose not to wear a cap make sure you shampoo and condition your hair right after you are done swimming.

    Drying
    Hot air can be damaging to your hair so when using a hair dryer use the cool setting.

    Don't leave the blowdryer in one spot for more than a few seconds, keep it moving and at a good distance away from your hair.

    To speed up the drying process, pat your hair dry with a towell and let the remaining moisture in your hair dry naturally.
    Gently use your fingers or a pick to untangle any knots while your hair is drying.

    Combing/Brushing
    Use a brush whose bristles are made from natural animal hairs, it is softer and more flexible, which means less damage will be done to your hair.

    Hair is most fragile when it is wet so avoid brushing or combing when it's wet, or else it will cause breakage. Wait until your hair is almost completely dry before brushing it.

    Use brushes/combs with widely spaced bristles/teeth and smooth tips. Sharp tooth combs can damage your hair, cause split ends, and scratch your scalp.

    To keep your brushes and combs clean, wash them weekly using soap or shampoo.

    Comb your hair to remove any tangles before brushing it.

    Begin by combing your hair gently at the ends to get any tangles out and work your way up to the base of your hair.

    Always brush/comb with a downwards stroke.

    Avoid using plastic brushes/combs which create static electricity

    Shampooing and Conditioning
    Buy shampoos & conditioners that match your hair type. Trial and error is the best way to find out what specific hair product is best for your hair.

    Shower with warm water; hot water can dry and/or irritate the scalp.

    It is important to wash your hair; shampooing removes dirt, dead skin cells, hair oils, any hair products you may put into your hair.

    When shampooing, rinse your hair out before applying any shampoo to remove any dust, dirt, and any other foreign items, then apply the shampoo onto your scalp and massage it gently with your finger tips and work your way outwards. After you are done make sure that you thouroughly rinse out your hair to remove any shampoo residue that may be left. Shampoo residue may dry your scalp/hair and or attract dirt. It is recommended that you only lather once to avoid drying your hair out. If you have oily hair, lathering again may stimulate your oil glands to create even more oil than normal.

    You should wash your hair as often as you feel necessary to keep it clean but a general rule for oily hair is that you should wash it every day or every other day and for dry hair only wash it 2-3 times a week. Try rotating the shampoo and conditioner periodically, your hair responds differently to different products.

    Use a conditioner after shampooing; it'll moisturize your hair, give it extra protection, add shine, reduce static, and makes it easier to untangle.

    Use a leave in conditioner; it'll hydrate and protect your hair. A leave in conditioner on your hair is the equivalent of moisturizer on your face.

    When conditioning your hair, try to spread conditioner evenly through out your hair and leave it in for a couple of minutes before rinsing out your hair.

    Put the conditioner in at about an inch away from the scalp, the roots of your hair contain the most oils and usually don't need the extra conditioning.

    Be gentle when shampooing and conditioning. Don't use excessive force rubbing your hair, remember hair is most vunerable when wet.

    Tuesday, May 22, 2012

    Find Your Perfect Prom Hairstyle

    Get inspired by these romantic, trendy, and classic hairstyles for your big night! Whatever your vibe is, there's a hairstyle to match your prom look!

    Roman Ponytail
    How to Get the Look:
    Step 1: Comb your hair back into a sleek ponytail at the crown of your head. Use a fine-tooth comb to help smooth any bumps.
    Step 2: Dip your fingertips into a pomade, then lightly run them over your hair — it will maximize shine and fight frizz all night long.
    Step 3: Tie a metallic piece of silk cord around the base of your pony, leaving two long pieces on either side. Crisscross them down the length of your pony. When you get to the end, wrap them around tightly a few times, knot the cord, then snip the excess.
    Tip:
    Gently pull sections of your pony with your fingers for a more volumizing shape.

    Prom Hair Ideas Inspired

    “For day, I saw a lot of hair that looks undone this season on the runways,” notes Thai Le, stylist at FRANK CASSI BEAUTY, a salon on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, FL, co-owned by Frank Friscioni, Color Director at Oscar Blandi Salon in NYC. “To achieve this great, flattering look, simply pull your hair back loosely and tie it into a couple of knots. Then stick a couple of bobby pins in to keep it (somewhat) in place!”
    “At night, it’s the slicked back hair pulled into a bun for that sleek, chic runway-funway look. Find a side part and tie your hair back into a low ponytail. Use a wax to add shine and tame all the fly-aways. Braid the ponytail and then keep twisting it until it knots up. Use a few bobby pins to secure the twisted braid into a bun. Your hair will say F-A-S-H-I-O-N-I-S-T-A!” says Le.
    The runway in NYC fashion week had a few focused hairstyles that are ideal for all hair types. Here’s some looks that may work for your prom hair:
    - “Slicked back” is usually a no fail all nighter. A sleek straight pony or knotted bun allow for easily maintained styles.
    - The “center or side part” was embraced with loose frizzy curls, tight slicked back pony and bun, shiny curls and flat iron straight looks. Sometimes a simple part embraces a facial feature more then makeup does!

    - Retro styles also stole some shows. Pin-up girl inspired looks include loose curls, rolled bangs, slicked sides and bows/bandanas to hold the style in place

    10 Trendy Ways To Wear A Bun

    Amongst the braids, feathers and colored tips we’ve seen this season, the summer bun has also made a splash as one of the hottest hairstyles of the summer.  The great thing is, you don’t have to be a ballerina to wear a bun and there are literally tons of ways to wear the style!  
    1. The Slick Classic Bun
     2. The Textured Classic Bun
    3. The Messy Bun
     4. The Sassy Side Bun

     5. The Sleek Braided Bun
    To help spike your bun creativity, we’ve compiled pics of our ten favorite bun hairstyles to give you a few ideas… 

    6. The Messy Braided Bun
     7. The High Messy Bun With Headband
     8. The Ballerina Bun
     9. The Sleek Side Bun With Accessory
    10. The Bun With Volume

    Sunday, May 20, 2012

    Hair Loss Treatment

    Hair Loss Treatment - There's been a revolution in biology. Armed with powerful new tools, scientists are learning how to read the complex chemical languages of the body, including how to coin new treatments for hair loss.

    Like the cure for cancer, those new treatments aren't nearly ready for prime time. But they're coming, promises George Cotsarelis, MD, director of the Hair and Scalp Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

    "In the last 5 to 7 years there has been a boom in the understanding of hair loss," Cotsarelis tells WebMD. "We've made great strides at the level of basic research. Now the question is how we can convert these findings into clinical benefits. Those kinds of leaps really take decades."

    The great leap would be to grow new hair on bald heads. But smaller steps aren't that far away.

    Why do we care about a cure for baldness? Look around you. Hair loss is extremely common, it usually happens when the normal process of hair growth gets disrupted.

    What We Know About Hair

    "The hair is real. It's the head that's a fake."

    -Steve Allen

    Until it's gone, hair is easy to take for granted. But a close look reveals the hair follicle to be one of the most interesting organs of the body. It's most unusual feature: It is self-regenerating.

    Hair follicles live just below the top layer of the skin. You have them all over your body except, fortunately, on your lips, palms, and soles.

    At the base of the follicle is the hair bulb, where wildly growing matrix cells become hair.

    A little farther up the follicle is the mysterious feature called the bulge. That's where follicle stem cells live. When they get the right set of chemical signals, these self-renewing cells divide. They don't divide like normal cells, in which both halves become new cells that keep splitting and developing. Only one half of the follicle stem cell does that. The other half becomes a new stem cell, and stays put for future regeneration.

    Hair growth goes through several distinct stages:

    Anagen. The growth phase of hair. An unknown signal tells follicle stem cells to do their thing. Next, the permanent part of the follicle -- the dermal papilla -- gives the "go" signal to hair matrix cells. Those cells grow wildly and become pigmented, creating a new hair shaft. At any given time, 90% of hair cells are in this stage.
    Exogen. The new hair shaft pushes the old, dead hair shaft out of the skin. The old hair falls out.
    Anagen finished. The new hair extends beyond the surface of the skin and keeps growing. The hair shaft fully matures.
    Catagen. The lower two-thirds of the follicle shrivels up and is destroyed. The dermal papilla remains attached to the regressing follicle.
    Telogen. The withered follicle rests. It waits for a signal telling it to start all over again.

    Losing hair is part of a normal cycle of growth and replacement. Hair follicles go through the growth and resting cycle in a nonsynchronized fashion. But sometimes things go wrong.

    Common Hair Loss Problems: Androgenetic Alopecia

    Most of us, when we think of hair loss, think about aging men. Nearly all men eventually get that receding M-shaped hairline and thinning hair on the top of the head, also known as male pattern baldness. It's called androgenetic alopecia, and it's caused by a by-product of testosterone called DHT.

    Aging women have a similar problem. Their hair gets thin, although it's not clear that this is necessarily caused by sex hormones.

    What is clear is that the same thing happens in aging men and women. Hair follicles get smaller. The anagen stage of hair growth gets shorter, and the resting (telogen) stage gets longer. The result: Thin, very short hairs -- and many follicles empty of hair shafts.

    Why is this pattern of hair loss only in the front and on top? That's where hormone-sensitive follicles live. The follicles on the sides and back of the head aren't affected by DHT and usually stay healthy.

    Telogen Effluvium

    The name is fancy -- telogen effluvium -- but all it means is increased hair shedding. Lots of hair shedding. For various reasons, many hair follicles enter the exogen stage all at once.

    The good news here is that hair lost this way almost always grows back in a few months.

    Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

    Cancer cells grow wildly. Chemotherapy takes advantage of this by killing off cells with out-of-control growth. Unfortunately, there's one kind of normal cell that grows like this: Hair matrix cells.

    Chemotherapy forces growing follicles into the catagen stage. The hair shaft doesn't develop properly, so the hair breaks and falls out.

    The good news is that when chemotherapy is over, the follicles regenerate. Healthy, new hair grows again. The bad news is that, in the short term, chemotherapy causes near total hair loss.

    Alopecia Areata

    Sometimes a person's immune system attacks the cells of the growing hair bulb. This autoimmune condition is called alopecia areata.

    Just as in chemotherapy, hair follicles are forced into the catagen phase. Hairs break and fall out, usually in patches scattered across the scalp.

    Sometimes the immune system attacks only the hair bulb. In this case, the hair follicles regenerate when the immune system is brought under control.

    Saturday, May 19, 2012

    Mens Hairstyles 2012


    Women’s hairstyle trends are usually short lived and last for no more than a year. On the other hand, men’s hairstyle trends change slowly. The previous year’s trends are usually the root for the next year’s trends. However, there will be some modification on it. What’s the key trends for 2012 men’s hairstyle? Let’s check it out !

    Short waves/ short cuts

    2012 is about exploring masculine edge of men. People usually think that masculine means polished edge, but it didn’t come to the recent history. Curly for men is become a trend nowadays. It’s a hirstyle that reflect a relax life. The curl is come in several degrees, some tight and compact, others aofter but no less prone to doing whatever they like no matter how much product you put on it. The dominant curly trends for 2012 is far less height and with little effort to relax or straighten the curls. This style is suitable for those who has natural curl, or at least those who has wavy hair. Curly? Feel free !

    Slicked Hair With A Side Part

    Classic still survive. This is what happen in 2012 hair trends. Not only slicked back undercut which gives classic mood, slicked hair with a side part is rocking this year. This style is inspired from a feeling of mad men first impacted upon the global psyche. Previously, many people thought that it was only suitable for old men. Now, many designers apply this style on

    catwalk or you can find it easily on the street. This is a hairstyle suitable for men who has relatively straight hair which is more likely to sit flat on the head complimenting the

    hairstyle’s ‘slick’ shape. Those who has curly hair can straighten first before applying this style. Over all, this style is suitable for anykind of hair. Get classic to the trend !

    Curly Mop Top

    This curly only suitable for an indie gig or to a Bohemian style?Get over that. Event this style is suitable for daily activities, it needs extra confident to wear it. Not only confident to wera it, the hairstylist also needs extra ability to create ot, because this style is one of the trickiest hairstyles for 2012.
    The emphasize is how to create an uncontrol curls, but doesn’t make it seems like you just coming back from a jungle for more than a year. This unique curly is suitable for those who has natural curly and plenty of length. It is not

    recommended for those who has no curly or wavy hair, because it just hard enough for those who has natural curly and it will look weird if you make fake curl. Ready to out of control, curly?

    The Undercut


    The key for 2012 hairstyles is the undercut. In fact, undercut is one of the most fahionable andversatile options in 2012. Look on Brit-rock indie hairstyle, it’s swept from the side, it’s easy to work the hairstyle with an undercut, keeping the sides short and the long hair on top swept over and forwards.

    Undercut also suitable for other style. Take a look at this style, combine an undercut with a side swept quiff. The main idea of this style is boasting the uncut parts of your hair which make it amazing cut for hair. this suitable do best work for any man who has straight or wavy hair capable of growing the top long. This style is not for those wwho hate hair falling on their forehead or moving at all. also, pay attention of the thickness of your hair to support the quiff.

    Shoulder Length haircut

    The first feeling that you get when you see this style, it os remembering you to Grecian God on movies. In reality, this style usually associated to the kick-band indie kid, the gy who revolves his life catching the next wave. In 2012, shoulder length haircut give an impressive as both smart and sleek finish. this year, many stylist apply this cut for officer also. Even it is the same style as a surfer or anybody who lives freely, you will note wether this is surfer style or officer style. Any man with long straight hair or managable waves not opposed to turning the heads sex they’re hoping to attract. Bad guy, or office guy? You decide.