Men’s key hair cuts on 2012, The undercut

If you’ve already read the in depth list of men’s hair trends in my blog, the fact that the undercut is a key haircut for 2012 will come as no surprise. That look in particular though is a slicked back undercut that relies just as much on its styling as it does on its cut. But because the styling is so particular, 2012 is a year in which other interpretations of the undercut abound.

In fact, as a men’s haircut the undercut sits as one of the most fashionable and versatile options in 2012, one capable of working with most of the hairstyles we’ve noted above. Take the Brit-rock indie hairstyleas an example – given that’s its swept from the side it’s easy to work the hairstyle in with an undercut, keeping the sides short and the long hair on top swept over and forwards.

That’s not the only option of course. Take this style for instance, which marries an undercut with a side swept quiff. The beauty of this style lies in its irony, as it’s about boasting the uncut parts of your hair whilst making it look like it’s a damn fine cut.

An undercut, largely styled without product, from AMI by Alexandre Matiussi spring 2012 men’s collection.

Who it is for

• Any man with straight or wavy hair capable of growing the top long.
• It’s also a great hairstyle to conceal a receding hairline, but make sure there’s enough thickness to support the quiff.
• This style is not for those who hate hair falling on their forehead or moving at all.

How it’ll be cut

• It’s all about the lengths – keep the sides short and your hair on top long.
• Ask your hairdresser to create a disconnection between the hair around the crown and top with the rest of the head. This can only be achieved with a hair cut at the salon.
• The sides and back can be cut with a clipper guard (number 2 or 3 work the best) or by using the scissor over comb technique for a tailored finish.

How to style it

• The undercut works with most every man’s hair type, be it straight, wavy or curly. If you have particularly thick hair, thin it down by styling with mousse.

Men’s key hair cuts on 2012, Shoulder length haircut

Grecian God or not, shoulder length hair is never truly out, but it’s not always in either. The question for when it is in is always what style of man it’s being worn by. Is it popular the kick-back Indie kid, the guy whose life revolves around catching the next wave or an altogether different kind of man? In 2012, long, shoulder length men’s hair sits as a haircut with both a smart and sleek finish.

Straight and smooth, shoulder length hair.

You’ll note that there’s a big difference between long men’s hair as a surfer would wear it and as a guy would wear it into the office. While we’re under no illusion that you’re going to start seeing shoulder length haircuts around the boardroom table of the world’s stiffest financial institutions, it is a haircut that again has an office-edge. It just happens that it’s an office filled with creatives instead of bankers and accountants. Zegna took the lead with the sharp and somewhat conservative take on shoulder length hair at their spring 2012 showing.

From Zegna’s spring / summer 2012 showing.

Of course, just because it’s a haircut that is again the domain of the well heeled doesn’t meant that it’s naturally without its relevancy to those with a more relaxed attitude to life. Falke showed off just how that interpretation can work with long, wavy red hair in their spring / summer 2012 look book.

A casual version of long men’s hair for 2012, from Falke.

Who is it for

• Any man with long straight hair or managable waves not opposed to turning the heads of the sex they’re hoping to attract.

How it’ll be cut

• Ask your hairdresser to remove the just right amount of weight from the hair – you want it to sit and hang in a way that suits you, and a lot of this comes down to the weight.
• Particularly with long, straight hair layering the hair is an option, but do not forget that a layered take on this haircut will require frequent follow-up appointments.
• If layering, stay with longer layers that end at the shoulders. Don’t take the overall length of your hair too short as that’ll detract from the overall impact of the styling.
• Maintain one length for the hair; create one solid line that ends just where the collar starts. If any longer, it’ll be hard to manage.

How to style it

• When styling this look, create texture with a sea salt spray and a smoothing cream to eliminate frizz.
• If you have long, fine hair and don’t have time to properly style it, wear it back in a ponytail.
• The styling for this works best if the hair is one-day old, as scalp’s natural oils assist in the creating texture.

Men’s key hair cuts on 2012, Curly mop top

Not tight enough to be an afro and with the mop top a hairstyle more akin to the Brit-rock than anything else, it’s hard to give this hairstyle a name that connotes exactly what it is. So, despite the naff sound to it, please forgive us: we’re labelling this evolution of one of last year’s men’s hair trends the curly mop top.

Long, curly hairstyle from Umit Benan’s spring / summer 2012 look book

This is the curly kind of hairstyle that you’d wear to an indie gig or to a Bohemian festival. Scrap that. This is the curly hairstyle that you’d wear with bucket loads of confidence. But it’s not just confidence that’s required, but also the ability to style what is one of the trickiest hairstyles for 2012. The challenge here is to maintain the out-of-control curls, so it doesn’t look like you’ve just spent 18-months on a deserted island. Nailing the 1970s revival vibe, Gucci perfected the look on their spring 2011 catwalk choosing to concentrate on the front and offer the hairstyle with both short and long curly hair.

Who is it for

• This curly men’s hairstyle works best for those with natural curls and plenty of length. As with all curly hair in 2012, we don’t recommend that anyone endures a treatment to make their hair curly.

How it’ll be cut

• When at the hairdresser, ask for a blunt cut without compromising the length; you’re aiming to get a clear shape. It works better if the cut is uniformed and hair has the same length throughout.

How to style it

• Before styling, ensure your hair is clean. An oily scalp won’t give you perfect results.
• Use a curl cream or sea salt spray to create texture in the hair. But remember to always apply these before running a hair dryer through the hair.
• Attach a diffuser to the hairdryer for best results. It won’t distort the curls.
• Once hair is dry, use a product that sticks on without ruining the texture or becoming too greasy. We recommend fibre wax, as that has a spiderweb like texture. Massage the product in the hair, concentrating in the scalp area.
• For additional curls, invest in a small curling iron. Or go the natural way and twist the hair around your fingers. Do the latter when hair is semi-wet.

Men’s key hair cuts on 2012

Men’s hairstyles aren’t like women’s. Women’s hair trends are short lived, often lasting no more than a year. On the other hand, men’s hairstyle trends evolve slowly – and that’s the key to men’s hair trends in 2012. Each and every one of them has its roots in the hairstyles that were popular in 2010 and 2011, but each and every one of them also has evolved for 2012. Some have subtly evolved, others have split into several different hairstyles.

Below you’ll find a list of all of 2012′s key men’s hairstyles and haircuts. You can find a list of the key hair trends directly below, each with its own tutorial and styling insights. Below that you’ll find a full list of other hairstyles and haircuts for men in 2012.

Slicked back undercut

The popularity of shows such as Boardwalk Empire mixed with just how sharp this hair cut looks sees the revival of the slicked back undercut influenced by the styles of the early 20th Century. Follow the link to find out the options for the men’s hair cut, how to have it, cut and how to style it.

Good for: straight hair & hair that can be straightened

Brit-rock indie hairstyle

Inspired by many a British indie band (and a hell of a lot of Burberry catwalks in between), 2012′s Brit-rock indie hairstyle oozes kicked back and relaxed. It has nearly only one rule: sweep the hair forwards. The rest of the details, from the cut of the top to the length of the sides, allows you to work with whatever haircut styles suit you best. Read our guide to the indie hairstyle for a complete guide to all the different indie hairstyles for men in 2012, including ways to have it cut and products to use to style it.

Good for: straight hair, wavy hair, curly hair that can be relaxed

 Rockabilly hairstyle

It might have been on trend for 2 years already, but that hasn’t stopped this mid-20th Century rock hairstyle from featuring amongst 2012′s men’s haircut trends. More attitude infused than the quiff hairstyle it gave rise to, the rockabilly hairstyle might be one of 2012′s more extreme men’s hairstyles, but it’s also one of the few that’s suited to most hair types. Follow the link to find out more.

Good for: straight hair, wavy hair, curly hair

Men’s quiff

The last time we saw the quiff popular as a men’s hairstyle trend it as infused with rock overtones. With the indie haircut dominating the music-orientated hairstyles, the quiff becomes something altogether more refined in 2012. It’s still infused with attitude, but, as far as men’s haircut trends this year, it’s a very different attitude. Read our guide to the new quiff or a run down for all the different quiff cuts, vintage inspiration, and styling and product recommendations.

Good for: straight hair, wavy hair, curly hair that can be relaxed.

Men’s key hair cuts on 2012 Short waves / short curls

2011 may have given us a completely fresh decade, but it’s in 2012 that we truly get to explore it. If the last decade was all about buzz terms prefixed by man and metro (think manscaping and metrosexual), then 2012 is all about exploring a masculine edge. Sure it’s refined, but there have been only a few periods in recent history where true masculinity didn’t come with a polished edge. Thus we leave behind a period where men and boy bands alike head to a hairstylist for the latest fandangled chemical straightening technique and instead, for those of them with curly hair, can opt for something au naturel. Natural, but no less stylish.

And natural is, effectively, where the short and curly hairstyle sits in 2012. Entangled, interlocked, and messy, it’s a hairstyle that not only connotes a relaxed lifestyle but is itself relaxed.

Long, curly hair with short sides on the Dolce & Gabbana men’s spring 2012 catwalk

Of course, the nature of curls is that they come in all degrees of severity, some tight and compact, others softer but no less prone to doing whatever the hell they like no matter how much product you seem to put in your hair. The dominant men’s curly hairstyle of 2012 is a look that captures some of what the quiff offers, but it does so with far less height and with little effort to relax or straighten the curls.

Wavy hair with short sides on the Dolce & Gabbana men’s spring 2012 catwalk

Who it is for

• A natural hairstyle for those naturally curly, or at least those with a head of seriously wavy hair. Don’t try and fake curls – this is a hairstyle that will work with natural, curly hair only.

How it’ll be cut

• Like most of 2012’s men’s hair trends, it’s going to be cut shorter on the sides and longer on the top. The length will all come down to what suits you best, however.
• If you have tight curls and are after that is something easy to manage, ask your hairdresser to use clipper 1 and chop off your curls really close to the scalp. This would be easier to manage.
• Other option is to keep the length, as this would give each hair strand its curly bend.

How to style it

• Styling is essential here. Curly hair is most prone to frizzy ends, especially during the summer months. To prevent this, apply a curl controller cream to wet hair and run your fingers through it.
• While other 2012 hairstyles make great use of it, stay away from hardening gels with this particular hairstyle as they’ll solidify and make the curls look brittle.

Short curls hairstyle with short sides on the Dolce & Gabbana men’s spring 2012 catwalk

How to Transform Your Hair From Frizzy to Smooth??

Say goodbye to frizz and hello to luscious locks by embracing the science of smooth..

You Will Need

• Smoothing shampoo, conditioner, and styling products
• Blow-dryer with diffuser
• Curling iron or flatiron
• Cotton T-shirt (optional)
• Brush (optional)

Step 1: Start with the right shampoo

To achieve all-day smooth, start with a conditioning shampoo that penetrates hair to the core and helps protect each strand from breakage. A conditioning shampoo will also help align the strands, reducing the inter-fiber spaces that can make frizz seem even more unruly.

Step 2: Use a smooth conditioner

Apply a moisturizing conditioner; it’s important that your shampoo and conditioner work in unison. Conditioner lubricates the hair surface, providing a barrier between your hair and the environment — helping to lock in good moisture and keep out the humidity that causes frizz.

Step 3: Rinse and blot

Rinse your hair thoroughly. Then, gently blot excess water from your hair with a clean towel. Aggressive towel-drying can damage cuticles.

For a gentler option, try blotting hair with a cotton T-shirt.

Step 4: Repel moisture

Apply a leave-in cream with humidity protection. By repelling moisture in the air, it provides yet another barrier to the elements.

Step 5: Dry it

If you want to keep your curls, use a diffuser, scrunching the ends as you dry. If you want a straight look, blow-dry it until it’s 95 percent dry and then blow it out with a brush. With either texture, smooth just the ends with a curling iron or flatiron for a more finished look.

Make sure your hair is completely dry before you leave the house; if it’s still damp, it may absorb moisture from the air, resulting in frizz.

Step 6: Freeze it

Help lock in your smooth look with a hair spray formulated to keep out frizz; its fixative polymers will help keep each hair in place. Once sprayed, refrain from unnecessarily combing, brushing, and touching your hair.

Step 7: Show off

Enjoy those smooth tresses. You and your hair are ready for anything!

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I swear people r crazy, Some JackA… decided that Hemi “this little guy” don’t need his eyes and pulled them out. guuuuurrrrrr Well we r raising money so he can get his eye sucked sewn shut. If you would like to help here is info: the group is called Pekes and You Pekingese Rescue. It’s a non profit. They have facebook page (I just liked). They will keep his medical standing/costs posted on their page. They just posted the cutest pic of him with a new haircut:-)
Donations:
Jennifer Barnes
913 Prestwick Street
Bedford, TX 76022
or Kaycee @ Dear Clark Hair Studio

Communication can be simply rewarding!

Some people make their life more complicated than it really is.

Check out the new Blue Ombre Scroll Nail

 Officially launched in October 2011, OPI introduced their brand of UV manicures. With a total of 30 Gelcolor Colors available for application. Gelcolor by OPI infuses 6th generation advanced gel polymer chemistry with LED technology. Fully cured from foundation to finish in four minutes per set, Gel Color lasts on nails for two weeks and can be removed in minutes.

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Using just two of OPI Gelcolors—Russian Navy (blue) and Feng Shui! (white)—you can create this scroll design on top of a blue ombre nail. STEPS FOR “SCROLL” NAILS: Step 1: Polish on two coats Russian Navy to half the nail. Cure each coat for 30 seconds. Step 2: Fade Suzi says Feng Shui! from free-edge to middle of the nail. Cure for 30 seconds. remove residue with Nail Whipe and Nail Antiseptic Spray (N.A.S. 99). Step 3: Using a fine point brush, create scroll art with Alpine Snow. Cure 30 seconds. Step 4: Polish on Top Coat. Cure 30 seconds. Remove residue with Nail Wipe and N.A.S 99.

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Even though u don’t understand d word of English I LIV u alway..

Craziest “Man-icure”

Okay Ladies, How do you like to have your favorite man on your fingre tip, I am not kidding latterly on your finger nail to be exact though heheh.  I’m going to show you something crazy. I am sure you have seen those new nail wrap that is in the market but I bit you haven’t seen this one yet. Ryan. Gosling. On. Your. Nails. What more could you want? Namely, $18 nail stickers with pictures of hot celebrity dudes on them got you covered. Including Ryan Gosling, ohhh yes babyyy. 

Rad Nails founder Chrissy Mahlmeister is an Assistant Editor at MTV Style obsessed with nail art. Hot Man-icure nail wraps come in opaque white (pictured below) and clear, which you can apply over your fave color nail polish.

Hot Man-icure, $18, radnails.com

 

You can mix and match Robert Pattinson, Pharrell, Ryan Gosling, Joe Jonas and Zac Efron stickers to create your perfect mani, or, redefine the ‘highlight’ nail trend by wearing your fave guy on your ring finger or not very fave on hhhmmm on ?? finger hahha. Sport ’em all or just your faves. I don’t judge. Set comes with 20 individual nail designs to mix and match. 

Now the big question, Would you wear these hot dudes faces on your fingers?

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Beauty 101: My Eyebrows Secrets…

When it comes to eyebrows, many of us wonder how to shape them, how to fill them in, how to elongate them, etc…  So many time you guys asked me how I do my eyebrows or who dose them, Well I do my own brows and I am going to share some tips… Today, I will be sharing all the my ins and outs and secrets of how to’s on eyebrows!

Eeybrows been one of my most obsseion because the correct brow shape can really lift the eye and slim the face. 

First let me share my #1 rule: DO NOT OVER-PLUCK!! Please! There is nothing pretty about thin overly-tweezed brows. Brows frame your eyes. Cardinal sin

#2: do not shape them into tadpoles with thin tails. Cardinal sin

#3: do not shave them or use a razor of any kind. If you have committed any of those crimes, with no judgment from me, I hope you’ll reconsider and start growing them back in (and if they don’t grow, try using a lash-growth serum on them or even your dad’s hair-growth serum!) my perferd way is using a nautral proudct like Almond oil or coconut oil.

Then, follow these six steps on how to get beautifully shaped brows.

Tools

• spooly brush or disposable mascara wand
• cuticle scissors
• angled/slant tweezers
• pointed tweezers
• brow shadow (taupe for blondes, brown range for everyone else)
• stiff brow shadow brush
• pencil (to line up the angles).

Instructions

1. With a disposable mascara wand or spooly brush, brush the hairs upward to prepare for Step 2.
2. With a pair of scissors, trim any hairs that are longer than your brow shape.
3. With angled tweezers, pluck areas above and below the brows, grabbing a couple at a time. I know some of u us eto using wax or trading as much as I admit that they are less painfull and quickest way to shape them but there are much more draw backs so my PREFFERD way is using TWEEZERS… 
4. With pointed tweezers, grab stubborn single hairs and shorter ones.
5. To determine where your brow should start, hold a pencil or make-up brush along one side of your nose.  Where it crosses the inner corner of your brow, that’s where it should begin.
6. Now angle the pencil across the iris; that’s where the arch should begin.
7. Angle it to the end of the outer corner of the eye; that’s where the brow should end.
8. With those angles and lengths in mind, fill in the brows using light, feathery strokes as if you were drawing individual hairs.

I hope these tips been helpful and usefull for you guys… If you still have any burning quiestion you ln

I view challenging people as my assignment.

So I ask myself: “What is this person meant to teach me?” Every person in our lives has a lesson to teach. Some lessons include: to become stronger, to be more communicative, to trust intuition, to be more self-loving, to know when to let go, to be nothing like this person…

And my lesson this time was to “TRUST MY INTUITION” well lesson learned so I’m picking up whatever left and MOVING ON stronger, better and WISER…

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