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Beauty 101: My Eyebrows Secrets…

Über hairstylist — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:34:19 +0000

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

With a disposable mascara wand or spooly brush, brush the hairs upward to prepare for Step 2.
With a pair of scissors, trim any hairs that are longer than your brow shape.
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…
With pointed tweezers, grab stubborn single hairs and shorter ones.
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.
Now angle the pencil across the iris; that’s where the arch should begin.
Angle it to the end of the outer corner of the eye; that’s where the brow should end.
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.

Über hairstylist — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:57:03 +0000

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…

25 Ways to Wear a Scarf in 4.5 Minutes! – YouTube

Über hairstylist — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:06:41 +0000

via youtube.com

Love this…

The undercut 2012 men’s key hair cuts and hairstyles

Über hairstylist — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:17:41 +0000

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.

Shoulder length haircut 2012 men’s key hair cuts and hairstyles

Über hairstylist — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:14:26 +0000

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.

Curly mop top 2012′s key men’s hairstyles and haircuts

Über hairstylist — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:52:49 +0000

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.

2012 men’s key hair cuts and hairstyles

Über hairstylist — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:43:41 +0000

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.

Short waves / short curls 2012′s key men’s hairstyles and haircuts

Über hairstylist — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:42:57 +0000

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

Love your hair

Über hairstylist — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:51:57 +0000

It is a woman’s crowning glory for which jewellery was specifically made to suit different styles. Alas, with our lives getting more complicated and dressing getting simpler that whole Victorian romance of dressing up your mane faded away.

But things are changing. Accessorised hair can create such an aura about you that it can take you from bohemian to sexy; from hippie to sophisticate in two minutes! So here are some hair trends and some thoughts. Never undermine the effect of a well-turned-out hairdo. You don’t need to visit the salon: just spend two minutes, think out of the box and Voila!

Hair bands: One of the most interesting hair accessories are hair bands. Don’t ignore their power. I just got myself one that’s completely made of a measuring tape! Try crystals/ pearls/rhinestones or even dried flowers. Wear them with a ponytail or with open hair: short or long. Have fun with your hairband. Make bows with fancy ribbons and use double-sided tape to put on a plain plastic hairband (on one side) and you’ll have a new hair band everyday. Cool?

Rhinestone hair clips and butterflies: Available in most stores, they could instantly glamourise you. But remember to take into account your face size. The trick is to adorn, not overpower. Wear them with any hairstyles. Try pinning multiple clips on one side or real cute and girly ones on both sides!

Brooches: Not a conventional way to go about decorating your hair but it’s a trick I discovered and have enjoyed.

Pearls: Sew some thread into loose pearls and create a motif like a flower or a circle and wear them in clusters on one side with the support of basic black pins.

Fresh flowers: The real fashionable way to wear them would be tucking them together in a cluster on one side of the hair or the traditional way on a bun. Tiny mogras worn with pearls and fastened with black clips are just ethereal.

Long necklaces: Use long necklaces and wear them like hair bands.

Bangles/cuffs: If you have broad bangles or cuffs of the sort that can be pressed and made smaller, wear them on your rubber bands over a ponytail.

Earrings: A broad but light chandelier earring can be worn to a wedding as a kilangi. Simple pearl or uncut diamonds studs can be tucked in at different spots for drama.

Ribbons: Decorative ribbons maybe made into tiny bows and tucked in different spots for a summer girlie look.

Gemstones: A cluster of inexpensive gemstones may be sewn on a small piece of fabric and worn on one side of the head. Remember to secure them with black clips. Or take one large gemstone per clip (sewn or glued) and wear multiple clips together.

Scarf: Wear it like a thin turban or bandana or triangular kerchief, the more Indian your prints, the more exciting a scarf would look. Or weave a scarf through your braid!

Lace: Take old vintage lace and wear it like a hair band.

Buttons and baubles: Unconventional, but use buttons… metal or plastic or wood and sew or glue them on black pins. Tuck them in places in your hair. So next time you are wondering what to do with your boring hairstyle, open your dressing table drawer, yank out whatever catches your eye and simply have fun!

Tracey Cunningham’s Fall/Winter 2011 Hair color Forecast..

Über hairstylist — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:31:16 +0000

As the thermometer drops this winter, trendy haircolors are on the rise!

Brilliant brunettes, rich redheads and bright blondes, says Tracey Cunningham, celebrity colorist and Redken Creative Consultant for Color. Ready to get in the mood for sweater weather? Here are Tracey’s fall haircolor predictions to help you create the hottest looks of the season

TREND #1: BRUNETTES

The look of the upcoming season will be what Tracey calls the ‘Illumination’ effect. “It is the hottest haircolor trend in Hollywood right now and it can be seen on every red carpet!” she says. “It is a fun look that welcomes the winter months by going brunette around the base and gradually going lighter down to the ends of the hair.”

TREND #2: REDHEADS

“Isla’s color is one of my favorite looks,” notes Tracey. “The shine in her hair gives her a vibrant look from head to toe. This fall you will see this look on many celebrities since it’s a very seasonal trend.” The color, Tracey says, is in-between a strawberry blonde red and a ginger red; it adds the perfect touch of ‘fun- in-the-sun’ after the summer months.

TREND #3: BLONDES

“Emma’s new platinum blonde look has been quite the buzz with the media,” Tracey says. “This look is the result of a few visits to the salon to get it just right. The most important aspect to this look is keeping your locks hydrated to reduce breakage from the lightener. The look has highlights and lowlights throughout the hair and an ultra blonde base.”