Thursday, July 05, 2007
Ponytail Mania
Look stylish and keep cool on hot summer days with these ponytail trends by celebrity hairstylist Hasblady Guzman of Bokaos salon.
One of Guzman’s favorite looks is the Mohawk Ponytail, which is often seen on rock icon Gwen Stefani. After hair is completely dry and straight, section off the hair at the crown, clip on top of head and leave alone. You should have two sides from the temple remaining. Use a 12″ elastic band to pick up both sides and smooth out with a comb or brush. Use one hand to wrap one side around the other four times. When it feels tight enough, make a knot and secure. Use a brush to tease the hair on the top, then gather in the back and secure with bobby pins.
For a more dressed up look, Guzman recommends using your eyebrows as a guideline. Make a line from the left to right brow and pin this hair on top of the head to use later. Brush remaining side sections together, and use an elastic band going around the ponytail three times. Now use the hair on top and bobby pin it flat or poof it up for a little more volume, then secure with bobby pins. For a sleek or wet look, apply pomade on the sides, top, and on the ponytail.
Friday, June 01, 2007
Summer Hair Trends
Not sure what to do with your hair this summer? Don’t worry, our style and color experts Deanna and Alma have the answers.
According to Deanna, there are great options for both long and short styles. If you like length, really long hair with heavy bangs or soft side fringe is the way to go. Women with small or low foreheads should avoid heavy bangs while pretty much anyone can wear side fringe. “But it really has to be blended, angled, and softened in a correct pattern, or it becomes a chunk of hair that disconnects from the rest of the haircut,” says Deanna. Since bangs grow out very fast, Deanna has her clients return in a week or two for a trim free of charge. She advises that you ask your stylist if a courtesy trim is an option.
For those who prefer shorter hair, very geometrical sharp lines are in. “This type of cut looks sophisticated, and it can really open up your face and bring more definition to your eyes,” says Deanna. This style is also very low maintenance if you already have straight hair because the cut wears itself.
New and Improved CHI
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Friday, May 04, 2007
CHI Leads the Way
Add one part CHI and one part NASA and you get the CHI Nano Silver Digital 1″ and 1¼” Irons. Use these ceramic flat irons to straighten hair or create curls, waves, ringlets, spirals and even dreadlocks if you dare!
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1″: $223.95 1¼”: $239.95 |
CHI uses NASA technology by infusing Nano Silver particles to kill up to 650 different types of bacteria, so your iron and hair are always squeaky clean. And since the digital temperature, which you can see, provides controlled heat, these irons are perfect for all hair types, including wigs. Use a higher heat for highly textured and coarse hair and a lower setting for fine hair.
Revamped
| Phyto Plage gets a facelift! Look for the original sun protection oil in an updated sleek aluminum spray bottle with an oh so chic bronzed hue. The UV filters, castor oil, and olive extract protects hair from sun damage and keeps color-treated hair from fading. Use daily on dry or damp hair for maximum sun protection. Available at Sephora and select department stores or log onto www.phyto.com. |
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