Monday, April 29, 2013

Short Hairstyle from Ashley Scott

Ashley Scott and her her stylish short hairstyles are messy but also are very trendy and the light curl of the ends of the back hair creates a great touch.

Short hairstyle from Ashley Scott

Short hairstyles are hard to pull off for many women, especially tapered looks but Ashley gives us hope with short hairstyles like these.

Short hairstyle from Ashley Scott

Friday, April 26, 2013

Frame Your Face: Sexy, Beautiful Layered Hairstyles


Layered hairstyles can really accentuate the best features of your face. “Layered” basically refers to hair being cut in unequal lengths.

Layering allows a stylist to provide hair with texture and shape and it is an excellent way to add volume to hair. Razor-finished layered hairstyles are the most common type seen on celebrities.

The importance of having your hair cut professionally in order to highlight your best facial features can not be overemphasized. Cutting layers with a razor results in a very subtle transition from one layer to another and looks especially nice with shorter layered cuts.

It is very important keep the ends of your hair moisturized, especially if you just had them trimmed recently.  One of the worst looks is a layered cut that is full of split ends. On the other hand, a layered look is an excellent way to get rid of split ends while growing your hair out.

What is done with the ends of the layered looks is what differentiates the various layered looks out there today. Curling the ends of the hair end gives the face a softer look and is very suitable for formal occasions.

Another option is the blunt straight end cut which usually works better for shorter layered cuts. Finally, flipping hair out on the ends creates an edgier look that works well with short layered cuts as well as longer layered cuts.

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Layered long blonde hairstyle

Layered hair is often combined with highlights to create a sophisticated look. If you decide to add highlights to layered hair it is best to get the highlights done professionally since a bad color job can make a nice layered cut look terrible.

Long layers offer numerous options for what to do with your hair. For example, if you have longer layers you can pull up the longer layers into an elegant up-do and then leave the shorter face framing layers down, or you could wear your hair all down with soft, big curls at the end of the longer layers.

Maybe a sexy, layered look is just perfect for you this fall.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Hairstyles Through the Decades

While many hairstylists claim that hair fashions change on a yearly basis, these changes are usually quite minimal. Unless you're in the hairdressing industry, it's unlikely that you'd be able to distinguish a 2009 layered 'do from, say, a 2007 one.

But if you look at the changing hair fashions decade by decade, the evolution is really quite extraordinary!

Like all fashions, the hairstyle changes are largely dependent on the pop culture of the time, as well as shifting societal values. Let's take a look at the hair fashions of the last sixty years, one decade at a time.

The 1950s - short, neat and curled
The 1950s - short, neat and curled

The 1950s

Young women in the 1950s had no desire for the long, flowing hair that many girls lust after today. Hair was short, soft and neat, and almost always curled.

Of course, there were no curling tongs back in those days: in order to achieve the neat curly hairdos, women would perm their hair, then use heated rollers on a daily basis, or pin the curls into place and spray liberally with hairspray.

A huge amount of effort was put into styling their hair, as well as considerable discomfort - most women would actually keep their rollers in overnight while they slept!

As feminism was yet to make a real impact in Western society, a woman's appearance was of huge importance, and so the effort was deemed worthwhile.

Fussy and feminine hairstyle 
Fussy and feminine

Later in the 1950s, hair became big and bold: beehives became commonplace, as did the poodle perm (think Lucille Ball) and bouffant hair a la Brigitte Bardot.

While these looks were far sexier than the overly neat styles of the early fifties, they still required a large amount of effort, not to mention can after can of hairspray.

Brigitte Bardot bouffant
Bardot's bouffant

The 1960s

The bouffant styles remained extremely popular throughout the 1960s. The bob was by far the most popular style, and although fashion was becoming more modern, hair was still highly controlled, with lots of volume and lots of hairspray.

The idea of hair being made to move was yet to come into vogue: in the sixties, the less it moved, the better. Some of these 'dos look like they would survive a tornado!

sixties hairstyle
The not-so-swinging sixties

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A classic 60s bob

If the ends of the hair weren't curled under, they were flipped out; a look achieved by using very large rollers. The roots and crown were backcombed and, once again, hit with the hairspray.

Actress Mary Tyler Moore does the flip 
Actress Mary Tyler Moore does the flip

Sixties siren Sophia Loren
Sixties siren Sophia Loren

Sultry singer Dusty Springfield was a major hairstyle icon of this decade, as was the still-beautiful Sophia Loren.

In the late 60s, short crops became fashionable, a trend largely pioneered by one of the world's first supermodels, Twiggy.

And although the hippie movement had begun, their long and natural hairstyles had yet to be picked up by the mainstream. If a woman did wear her hair long, it rarely went past her shoulder blades, and was usually accompanied by a heavy, blunt fringe.

Twiggy's signature 'do
Twiggy's signature 'do

The 1970s

By far my favourite decade in terms of fashion, the 1970s were all about peace, love and freedom: ideals which were, of course, symbolised by that decade's hairstyles.

The shag, the afro, the mullet, 'Farrah flicks', the disco wedge... hairstyles were hugely varied, but all were unstructured and had an essence of freedom about them.

Very long, straight hair was in vogue, but because straightening irons were yet to be invented, women used to iron their hair flat using actual clothes irons! Talk about a fire hazard...

Cher seventies hair
Cher: a seventies hairstyle icon

Florence Henderson shag
Florence Henderson's seventies shag

His n hers hippie hair
His n hers hippie hair

Two of the major celebrity trendsetters of the 1970s, when it came to hair fashions, were Cher and the recently departed Farrah Fawcett.

Cher's hair was the envy of many - long, straight, thick and natural - while Fawcett pioneered a look entirely her own, which was light and feathered, and flicked out at the front.

Both looks required a minimum of styling and are still popular today, though they have evolved considerably since the hippie era.

Farrah Fawcett hair
Farrah's famous flicks

The 1980s

The 1980s saw the return of big hair, but in a very different form to the prissy bouffant styles of the 1950s and early sixties.

A whole new array of products were on the market - gels, waxes and mousses - and people weren't afraid to experiment with them!

The result was all kinds of crazy styles with an emphasis on volume. Crimping the hair was a popular method of styling, fringes were thick and puffy, and accessories were the order of the day: headbands, scrunchies, bobbles and brightly coloured ribbons (sometimes all at once).

Young girls and teenagers loved the side-pony look, and if your hair was short, then it was either fluffy and permed, or gelled and spiky.

eighties hairstyle for women
Pass the mousse

Madonna: a 1980s icon hairstyle
Madonna: a 1980s icon

Punk hair also began to emerge in the eighties, paralleling the punk rock music scene. Hardcore punk types began to dye their hair neon colours, some opting for a mohawk or an extreme mullet.

By the late eighties, the natural styles of the previous decade had become but a distant memory, as consumerism peaked and bad fashions reigned supreme.

It's no wonder we cringe when we look back on these images! And although eighties-style fashions may have become trendy again, thankfully the hair is (for the most part) staying where it belongs: in the past.

punk hairstyle
The mohawk hairstyle

The 1990s

Thankfully, the 1980s had to end, and with it ended the excessive use of products and the crazy, pumped-up hair.

Nineties hair became more natural again, but rather than the contrived 'natural' of the 1970s, it actually was natural! Grunge was the key fashion ideology of the early to mid-nineties, bringing with it effortless, wash-and-wear hair.

Messy updos and basic ponytails were the order of the day, though long hair was often worn loose and flowing - a throwback to the seventies.

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The messy updo: very 90s

Women of the 1990s just didn't have the time for fussy hairstyles, so they didn't bother: they were too busy making a name for themselves in business, politics and academia, as well as keeping up the traditional female roles of wife and mother.

Spending any more than ten minutes on your hair was deemed excessive and unnecessary - quite a contrast with the 1950s, and thank God for that!

The two major hairstyles that emerged in the 1990s were 'The Rachel' - named and styled after Jennifer Aniston's character Rachel on the hit TV show Friends - and 'The Bedhead', which was basically a tousled, layered crop pioneered by actress Meg Ryan. Both styles were easily maintained and therefore, truly ubiquitous.

The Rachel: face-framing layers
The Rachel

The Bedhead hairstyle
The Bedhead: Thankyou, Meg!

Crazy hair colours faded out of fashion, with women preferring natural highlights, although a big auburn-hair phase lasted for a few years in the 1990s.

By the turn of the century, hairstyles in general were simple, natural, and far less likely to cause future embarrassment than those of the previous decade.

2000 - present

Hair of the early 21st century has largely been about personal taste, though a few distinct trends have appeared.

First of all is the evolution of the shag: a highly textured, layered style that peaked in popularity a few years ago. It was often accompanied by a long, side-swept fringe, which later evolved into a blunt fringe reminiscent of the 1960s.

Long hair was usually layered, and either straightened to glossy perfection, or tonged into tousled, carefree waves.

blunt fringe 
Tousled waves with blunt fringe

straight hair
Sleek, straight and modern

The last few years have seen a re-emergence of punk hairstyles, as part of the 'emo' and 'scene' countercultures of the late Generation Y.

Choppy hair, heavily layered, either dyed pitch black, blonde, or in vibrant colours has become popular with teenagers, while those in their twenties and above have generally chosen to keep a more natural look: lightly layered and textured, an evolution of the styles that became popular in the 1990s.

The emo look
Emo hair: the new punk

Scene hair
21st century scene hair

side part
Keeping it real, 2009-style

Whatever may happen in the future when it comes to hairstyles, we always have our past to look back on: both for inspiration, and for how not to do our hair.

Most of the time, new styles are created by top stylists, paraded on the catwalk and on celebrities, before slowly filtering down to the mainstream and becoming a part of the culture.

The great thing about hair is that regardless of the trends, the way we wear it comes down to personal choice: if we want to shave our heads, then we can, and if we want to grow our hair past our hips, we can do that too.

The evolution of hairstyle trends is fun to watch, but ultimately, it's your hair, and so the way you wear it is up to you.

Saturday, April 20, 2013

How to Choose the Best Men's Short Hairstyle

Making the decision to choose the best short hairstyle can be a daunting task, as one wrong move can have a not good ending that will last for several months while waiting for a bad haircut to grow back.

Finding a style that will best suit your hair and face. There are normally two types of short haircuts that consist of a haircut that does not brush the ears, while there are short haircuts that can brush the ears a bit with the newest and latest hairstyles.

Short hairstyles for men are easier to maintain and style at the same time. They are also good for men to have dry, flaky scalps which are sometimes caused by not rinsing out shampoo all the way out of longer hair. Here are some helpful tips in order to choose the best haircut it is important to:
  1. Take a look into what the current popular men's hairstyles such as shapes which can be long or short. The hair is normally parted where the hair normally splits to whether it is in the middle of the head or even on the side. Then products are added to emphasize the short hairstyle even more.

  2. Consider trying out a buzz cut which is one of the more traditional short hairstyles for men. It is more known as a clean shaven look however it does allow a man to give off a sense of sophistication.

  3. Try a layered hairstyles which gives versatility and class at the same time. The layers can work for medium-length styles and longer length styles but it gives a nice chic and professional look at the same time.

  4. Check out adding bang for your haircut in which length is right at the eyebrows. This is a nice and classic sharp look for men who are able to pull this off. Caesar haircut is a good choice.

  5. Try a textured crop which is a short hairstyle that provides a modern but classic hairstyle. It is long enough for easy styling.

  6. Don't be afraid of trying out a Modish hairstyle which is kind of tousled hair look. These are of the easier types of hairstyles for men that makes it okay to look a little messy but charming at the same time. It is a naturally-styled haircut that is easy to maintain at the same time. This haircut allows for the hair to be a little but longer than the textured crop hairstyle.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Cool Dude Hairstyle From Karan Singh Grover

Karan Singh Grover, who is a famous Indian television actor and model. He began his television career in Ekta Kapoor’s Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi on MTV India.

hot mens hairstyle black
Hot men's hairstyle

The cool dude, he truly has become the style icon of the small screen in such a short span!! From his clothing to hair, he is always spot-on and never forgets his brawn!

He surely can give any big stars of Bollywood a run for their money! He certainly believes in setting his own style statement, and has the “Caesar Cut” right now.

cool mens hairstyles

A style adapted by the famous Julius Caesar, even our own Mahinder Singh Dhoni sports this style now!!

This hairstyle is really popular now and a lot guys in my school, also some famous singers are wearing this cool haircut. Handsome!