How to Get Eva Longoria’s Hairstyle - Step By Step Guide
July 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under Celebrity Hairstyles, Long/Updo Hairstyles, Short/Curly Hairstyles
Eva Longoria may play a desperate housewife but her hair is purely divine. If you want to get your own version of Eva Longoria’s hairstyle, read on for the inside scoop.
Step 1
Wear this hairstyle if you have thick hair that has some natural wave to it. Straight hair can still apply for this style but it may take a little more work to get it there.
Step 2
Cut your hair like Eva Longoria’s hair in a long, layered shag cut. The length of the hair can vary but should be at least to your shoulders for best results.
Step 3
Layer beginning approximately at mouth level in the front and left a little longer in the back. The hair is angled and layered to meet the bottom length giving long, soft layers that will give you tons of styling options.
Step 4
Don’t wear bangs with this hairstyle. Instead the hair is worn with a middle part and frames the face.
Step 5
Apply a volumizing mousse to towel dried hair and section off your hair so a two-inch section remains at the bottom and the rest is pinned up and out of your way.
Step 6
Begin blow drying the first section with a paddle brush and a blow drier with a nozzle attachment. Point the nozzle of the blow drier down at the hair to seal the cuticle and promote smoothness.
Step 7
Work your way up the top of your head, making sure each section is completely dry before beginning another.
Step 8
Give yourself a middle part and finish smoothing those final layers when you reach the top layers of your head.
Step 9
Heat up a large-barreled curling iron and use it to create the big, flipped back curls in Eva Longoria’s hairstyle.
Step 10
Start at the back of the head and take a section of hair approximately two inches wide that runs from the middle of your head down to the bottom of your hair. You want to leave the top layers of your hair out of the curling iron and keep them lying smooth.
Step 11
Close the curling iron onto the ends of the first section, making sure the very ends are inside the barrel’s clamp to avoid kinks. If some of the layers fall out while adjusting don’t worry—you can curl those ones separately.
Step 12
Twist the curling iron back and away from your face while you wrap the entire section around the curling iron. Stop wrapping when your iron is sitting an inch away from your scalp in an up and down position. Let the hair sit for three to four seconds to allow the heat to penetrate all the hair.
Step 13
Release the clamp and carefully slide the barrel of the curling iron down and out of the newly formed curl by lowering it until it “falls” out the bottom. You want to preserve the curl as is as much as possible so it can cool in its new shape.
Step 14
Repeat this process with all the layers of your hair until you have many, large and long curls that bend back and away from your face.
Step 15
Coat your hands with a styling wax and gently separate the curls. You still want to leave the basic shape so don’t play with them too much. The wax will help define your curls into many tiny flips that blend and flow towards the back of the head.
Step 16
Finish off with a light misting of hairspray. Be careful not to overdo it on the hairspray—this style should have movement and be touchable. Helmut heads aren’t trendy.
Final Note:
Eva Longoria’s hairstyle looks twice as nice thanks to bold highlights throughout. Try adding some lighter sections to your hair for the same effect.
If you can’t be bothered with all that curling try wearing the same hairstyle straight. Flip the layers back while blow drying and go for a sleeker version of Eva Longoria’s hairstyle.
Prom Hairstyles - Choosing The Right Style For Your Big Night
July 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Homecoming/Prom Hairstyles, Popular Hairstyles
As every girl knows, the prom is an excuse to really go to town, and the more glam and glitz, the better! You’ve got the dress, the shoes, the makeup, the new jewelry… you’ve booked the limo, and that bubble of excitement is already starting to rise up inside your stomach…
Now all you have to do is work out how to fix your hair!…and a beautiful prom hairstyle is crucial for your overall appearance.
60’s influenced styles are back in fashion, but there are many other ways to make your prom hairstyle one to remember. Here’s the long and short of it!
Prom Hairstyles For Short Hair:
Chics with short hair are lucky because their prom hairstyle will take half the time to do! Short hair is the best type if you want to have a really out of this world flicks at the nape of your neck - think funky pixie!
All you need is some hair wax - apply a little and tease out the ends of your hair so that the style frames your face.
Alternatively, short haired girlies can sweep their bangs to the side, and pin it with a pretty hair clip. This sophisticated look will work even better if you pick delicate hair accessories that coordinate with your dress
and corsage.
Prom Hairstyles For Medium Hair:
Those of you with medium length hair may think that there’s nothing interesting they can do with their hair.
But stop and think; you’re actually the ideal length because you can make your hair look longer, or shorter, fairly easily. To make your hair look shorter, take small sections, and carefully twist them towards the back of your head.
Pin the ends where you would normally have a ponytail, and tease the ends of the twists out away from your head to create cute flicks. To make you hair look longer, attach a quality fake ponytail, and fix your hair like the long haired girls…
Prom Hairstyles For Long Hair:
You girls with long hair can chose from several prom hair styles. You could leave it down (flowing locks are always great). But if you want to pin it back, remember that it doesn’t just have to be a ponytail. Put your hair into a ponytail first of all - (your hair will be too heavy without that extra support, and the style is most likely to slip).
Then take the ends of your hair and twist it or curl it, and pin it to the back of your head. You could even have lots of tiny plaits, intertwine them, and then pin them into a beautiful bun shape to form a kind of crown. Sensational!
Curly Girlies:
Delicately curled tendrils work especially well if you have an off the shoulder dress. If your hair isn’t naturally curly, you can cheat!
Use a heat protective spray, and carefully curl the ends of the hair into traditional ringlets. Not only will this new style frame your face but it will create quite an impact… curly girlies always look romantic!
Whatever you do, remember the golden rules:
No matter which style you choose, make sure that your hair is shiny, bouncy, and healthy looking. Avoid the temptation of fixing your hair with half a bottle of hairspray. Hair which is weighed down with too much product always looks crusty and dull.
Remember, sophistication and coordination is the key. But I’m sure, whatever you decide to do, you’ll all look like the prom queen!
New Celebrity Hairstyles Made Easy - Do It Yourself Hairstyling
July 9, 2009 by admin
Filed under Celebrity Hairstyles
Want to look red-carpet-ready for your next dinner party? Patrick Melville of the Patrick Melville Salon in New York and Hollywood hair stylists Erick Orellana at Chris McMillan Salon and Brig Van Osten of Play Hair Lounge show you how to get celebrity-inspired looks at home!
Kate Winslet
This look is daring, with the front half swept back. A smooth wave gives this style a 1940s spark.
Get the look: Set hair on hot rollers, misting each section with a light hairspray as you go to get that soft, tousled look. Take hair out of rollers, then use a soft-bristle brush to sweep it back into a loose yet secure ponytail. Next, pin hair back in large oval sections to make the look more groomed and detailed.
Jennifer Aniston
She transforms her signature sleek, straight day style into an evening look by adding a simple braid at the hairline, accentuating her forehead.
Get the look: If you’re wearing most of your hair down, add an element such as a braid or hair accessory to dress it up just enough to separate your evening look from your “running out to grab milk” look.
After blow-drying hair, either twist or braid hair 2 inches at the hairline from right to left, or take the front top section of hair into a pin roll reminiscent of the ’40s. This look shows off your forehead without pulling all your hair back or risking that it falls into your face all evening if it stays down.
Angelina Jolie
This style is very Brigitte Bardot — half swept up with the back flowing loose and free. She avoids a flat look by creating volume on top before pinning hair back.
Get the look: First, create texture throughout by teasing hair at the root. Then, wrap 2-inch sections around a large curling iron to create loose waves. On the top section, use a medium-round brush to blow-dry hair back. Backcomb for added volume at the crown of your head, then secure hair from either side of your face with bobby pins. Mist with a light hairspray.
Anne Hathaway
Instead of slicking her hair straight back, she does a dramatically low side part in front, then sweeps hair across her face, drapes it over the top of her ear, and secures it with a pin.
Get the look: Part the front section of hair and gather the rest into a low, tight ponytail secured at the nape of the neck with a hair band. Take the remaining hair and pin it into a loose bun to conceal the hair band.
Heidi Klum
To accompany her dress’s unusual neckline, Heidi left her hair down and simple but dressed it up by wearing the front section off her face and to one side. Her hair is swept back and combed on top to keep it from falling in her face, and the sides are held in place with a holding spray.
Get the look: Any length hair can get away with this trick, as long as it’s freshly trimmed and blunt on the ends. Using a generous amount of gel, flip the hair upside down and dry the entire head. Then, use a 2 1/2-inch curling iron from root to end to give big, open movement and push hair back with a couple of color-matched pins.
Nicole Kidman
Her long hair is loosely pinned back and up, leaving enough down on the sides to achieve a wavy, sexy chin-length style.
Get the look: Use a flatiron instead of a curling iron to create flatter waves. Take small vertical sections and slowly turn the iron as you slide it down the section. Repeat, moving through the front pieces of hair that you left out. Once you are finished, comb through one time to get uniform waves.
Black Hairstyles - The Hottest Black Hairstyles Photos
July 3, 2009 by admin
Filed under Black Hairstyles
Black Hairstyles are a rage among youngsters wishing to look like the many pop and fashion Afro- American icons domination the industry in contemporary times.
These hairstyles are not only super cool but also signify a cross cultural exchange. They are sported by individuals of various ethic races and are considered to be extremely hip. You must have seen various Afro-American celebrities sporting both straight as well as curly dos and awed at that oomph.
Nowadays, black hairstyles can be sported by everyone. Thanks to the various styling techniques and devices that have been launched in the market such as straightness, curling rods, crimping irons, rollers etc.
Traditional Afro-American hairstyles such as braids, cornrows, hair weaves, extensions, dreadlocks, Afro Puffs and Zulu knots are the hot favorites. If you aren’t lucky enough to have been blessed with Afro-American hair, you can always sport a gorgeous style by consulting a good hair care professional.
There are hundreds of Black hairstyles that can be sported with finesse and help enhance your features.
Types of Black Hairstyles:
Afros hairstyles: This hairstyle is created with natural African hair and can also be made for those who have natural tight curls. Here the hair is styled in such a manner that it juts out from the scalp.
Usually, the style is created all over the head and the shape can vary depending upon the individual’s preference. This type of hair became immensely popular in the 1960s-70s eras.
Afro Puffs:
This style is similar to the Afro style and can be created with natural hair with the help of an elastic holder. The hair is made to puff outside the holder and is one of the best ways to highlight the
beauty of natural hair. This hairstyle looks great on kids who require a neat as well as trendy look.
Bantu/ Zulu Knots:
This style requires parting the hair in several sections and then twisting it into tight, firm knots. The size of the sections is entirely dependant upon the length of the hair. You can also design the sections in round, square, rounded or triangular shapes. The hair in a particular section s taken and twisted to form a coil and the end is secured with an invisible rubber band.
Braids: This is one of the most popular Black hairstyle and looks good on almost everyone. They require taking several strands of hair and braiding them into rope-like formations.
You can start with three stranded braids that are considered to be the simplest and move on to five stranded braids, twelve stranded braids and so on. Braids can be created close to the scalp or allowed to hand freely. Braids can be made by taking sections of hair and made close to the scalp as in Bantu knots.
Cornrows:
This is a traditional African style of grooming the tresses which is characterized by tight braids done very close to the scalp using an underhand upward motion.
Cornrows can be created in straight rows or in various geometrical designs. They are easy to maintain and can be left for several weeks. You can also wash your hair with the cornrows on by using a hair net.
You can even decorate the cornrows with vibrant beads, threads and cowry shells. This hairdo can be sported by both men and women and can be created on natural Afro hair as well as other hair types.
Dreadlocks:
This is a popular back hairstyle also known as locks or dreads. It comprises of interlocked coils of hair which form on their own in all types of hair.
For getting fine dreadlocks, the hair is left to grow without combing or brushing it to get rid of any tangles. It is essential for you to take good care of your tresses if you are looking to sport this particular hairdo, particularly while washing and re-knotting.
Tips for maintaining Black Hairstyles:
Most African American hairstyles require a great deal of care and effort to maintain.
Always use a good quality conditioner to retain the moisture balance and nourish your hair. If you have a tendency to develop frizz, use more of the conditioner towards the ends of the hair shaft.
It is best to wash your tresses carefully if you are wearing extensions, dreadlocks and cornrows. You can use a hair net while washing your tresses.
Avoid exposing your hair to too many chemicals as this may result in permanent damage.
Avoid using too many hot irons and rollers in order to prevent the hair from drying out.
Punk Hairstyles For Teens
June 11, 2009 by admin
Filed under Punk & Emo Hairstyles
Hot punk hairstyles for teens don’t have set rules.
These teens are not conformists. They are looking for something remarkable, color that is unexpected–and the wilder, the better. Before your teen makes a change, consider if the styling and color is temporary for a party versus going outside the mainstream for the long haul.
Add gelled spikes to a traditional hairstyle for a temporary punk look. For a permanent hairstyle or color, pull out Manic Panic and create something individual.
Mohawk
A favorite punk hairstyle is the Mohawk.
A strip of hair of varying length begins at the forehead and runs down the backside of the head. Length is an individual decision, and there is no one measurement. It can be short, long, spiky or wavy. If long and pointy, the hair has strands that stick straight up.
When the style is short, it is still spiky but the strip tends to be wider. Add unexpected color to spice it up such as hot pink or lime green, glowing orange or neon blue. Mohawks can have the traditional spikes down the back of the head or can be positioned at various angles.
Asymmetrical
This punk hairstyle has an unusual slant. Its presentation varies, but one side is long, one is short.
For girls, it is usually long bangs in the eyes with very short, cropped hair spiked with gel. Others shave off the hair on one side of their head and have nonconformist patterns shaved on the scalp. Crops can be buzzed extra short on the sides and back but leave the front jutting forward.
The asymmetrical bowl-cut has blunt lines and a chunky segmented surface. Color often comes into play in thick streaks or strategically placed sections. Hair can be long and shaggy on top but buzz cut only on the lower half.
Individual Flair
For a punker, how to style hair is individualistic. Show what you feel, how you want it. Styles range from the reversed Mohawk in which hair is spiked but drawn vertically forward into the face with the option of long side pieces. Either side of the head is still shaved.
Styles focus on unexpected parts instead of the conventional side or middle; braids are placed purposely haphazard, and there can be loops or random spikes.
Also, there is the flyaway cut in which the wearer lets the hair appear not to be styled at all: Imagine bed head meets rock star. The process takes a lot of work and just looks slapdash. Color most always plays a role.
Styling and Dye
Hair product and color have a huge function in the styling. Product is applied in the forms of gels, waxes and sprays.
Color is applied to all of the hair: sections, highlights, strands, strips, chunks or bangs. Color is dramatic. In addition to the neons already mentioned, there are also the extreme ranges of black and stark white.
Brands include TIGI BEDHEAD Hard Head Mohawk, Manic Panic, Special Effects, Fudge, Punky Color, Dye Hard, Be Wild and bleach kits. Color is temporary for a night out, semi-permanent and permanent.
