A practical or trendy
hairstyle doesn't have to be high-maintenance, and you don't
have to spend hours styling it. If you can remedy those
unpleasant problems that happen to hair, you're one step
closer to healthy, gorgeous tresses.
Learn to train and
manipulate your hair to do just what you want it to do with
our cut and styling tips to make even the most unmanageable
mane tame -- and easy to fix.
Easy
Haircut Tips
Trim your hair on a
regular basis (every 6-8 weeks) to avoid split ends and
fly-aways.
If the ends of your hair
(and layers) are getting fuzzy, you're overdue for a trim.
When growing out a bad
haircut, utilize accessories, bandanas and hats to your
advantage. Make sure you keep it trimmed properly when it's
growing out.
Communicate well with
your stylist. Tell him/her exactly what you want every
time and don't assume they remember how they cut your hair
last time.
Don't walk into a salon
and tell your stylist that you want a change, or you just
want it short. Cut out a few pictures from magazines to
let them know what you want. They can tell you if the cut
and style isn't right for you.
If you want to cut your
long hair short, try doing it gradually to avoid major
changes.
Wear bangs (fringes) to
cover flaws, fine lines and wrinkles in your forehead.
If your hair is long,
coarse and frizzy, opt for long layers to remove extra
bulk.
Home Hairstyle Advice
The best stylist is one
who treats you with respect and styles your hair the way
YOU want it.
Don't be afraid to ask
for a referral from someone with a great hair cut and
style.
Choose a hairstyle
according to your face shape and the texture of your hair.
What looks good on one person can be disastrous on
another.
To straighten hair, use
lots of mousse or hair gel and blow dry straight.
Wear a button up shirt
to get your special style. This way you don't have to mess
up your hair when you change clothes.
In the summer, keep it
simple. The more fluff and bounce you have, the more
likely you are to have frizz and fly-aways later on.
Always take along hair
accessories like pony tail holders and barrettes in case
your style flops when you least expect it.
After washing your hair,
add some mousse to the roots and blow dry upside down for
volume.
For special occasions,
don't pick a style that you're not accustomed to. You can
choose a style you're comfortable with -- just make small
changes or add accessories.
Keep your updos loose
and sexy, it looks more natural.
Experiment with your
part to find the most flattering location.
To avoid scorching,
never use a curling iron on damp hair.
For a tousled style the
next day, wash hair the night before and put it up in a
messy bun. In the morning, take it down and finger comb.
