Hairstyles Talk

Everyone has go to love salon makeovers no matter what the occasion and before and after photos are designed to show dramatic changes in cut, color, and style which is why many before photos are taken with the client in their worse hairstyle, un-styled and untouched. We look at the dramatic change and we fall in love with the hairstyle makeover and that is why we have to point out those that are done greatly. PR at Partners Salon and Spa does a hands down fantastic job with their Fresh Looks total makeover. From changing hair length to color and style, the staff does a fantastic job and here is an example.

The asymmetrical bob looks fantastic and the color is enhanced with highlights. The end result is a new hairstyle that does an excellent job at facial framing and compliments her look.

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It is amazing how the people who create these wax figures put so much detail in their work. I have been to a wax museum and it is very shocking just to see. For the recent London fashion week, there was a creation of model Kate Moss and I just had to talk about the hair they placed on the wax figure. Not only does it look totally real but it is styled in a beautiful style that the model would wear to some red carpet event. This leaves me to wonder if the hair is infused into the figure itself or they use a very good wig that is pre-styled.

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Red hair can range from brassy in tone to vibrant with flair and we want to take a look at some stars in this section, starting with A Fine Frenzy's Alison Sudol who has a rich shade of red on her album cover and it this great shot. Everyone has to love this hairstyle with a large, swept bangs, and large curls midway through her hair. She looks gorgeous with this hairstyle, better than the one on her album cover.

For women with red hair we have a few tips to keep it rich and dark or colorful and vibrant. First there is protection from the sun. Exposure to the sun or even elements in swimming pools can really turn red shades dull. Use protecting sprays to finish off a hairstyle for days of major outdoor exposure. Try to stay away from major color changes like say to blond or black. Use a color enhancing product at least once a month to keep the color at its fullest. For extra punch, a glaze seems to work very well with red hair color.

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For women wanting to cut off their long hair, here is a very interesting site that connects buyers and sellers. The site has classifieds of women wanting to sell their hair and the longer the hair the more it sells for. Browsing through the site, there are plenty of different lengths, colors, and types of hair with prices going any where from $100 to $2500. Hair takes forever to grow out but for women who are wanting to go from long to short, this is definitely a site to visit. Check it out at http://www.thehairtrader.com

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In a tight economy where saving here and there can be a big difference and pampering yourself at a high end Salon and Spa is just not an affordable option, here is a great solution, try going to a cosmetology or beauty school. Cosmetology schools are designed so that students have certain hours, usually around 1500 or more before they can graduate. These hours include hair services such as cutting, coloring, and other advanced techniques as well like straightening. Students are required to work on model dummies with hair on them until they are proficient enough and then can work on individuals usually brought in by the students, the school, or as volunteers. The end result is cheap hair services from someone who is almost ready to work in the real world at a salon that you could currently be going to. $8 dollar haircuts, $20 dollar highlights, and $5 dollar styling are all possible prices at many of the schools around the country. You can also get some spa services like manicures done as well at many schools.

Cosmetology School Horror Stories

Of course there are going to be horror stories from plenty of people who have tried this option and were not pleased with the result but there are just as many that ended up with a hairstyle or treatment that met their expectations. Here are some tips that can help prevent a hair disaster from a beauty school.

1. Make sure to know who is cutting your. Just like in a real salon you want to know how experienced the student is, how their work is, and their reputation. This can be done by asking the teachers or looking at the student’s previous work.
2. Don't go for anything too major. Cosmetology school students are taught the basic and some advanced techniques but not too many have the experience for major changes, fixes, or other situations.
3. Have a supervisor present. Most schools usually have a teacher or supervisor present during live cutting times to help out.

prom-hair, originally uploaded by DianaHolly.

After searching for some prom updo hairstyles to post, which was difficult because a few sites had some old styles that should not even be posted, the discovery of this cute look was a blessing. This updo hairstyle is so so adorable and lots of ladies should be able to pull this off. The front features a flattering swept fringe and a complex bun that is tied to the side. There are lots of ways to bundle the hair in the back but the front is styled to soften facial features and match any dress. The single tress coming down on the side is a great finishing touch as well and can be changed to both sides too.

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Spring time is all about Prom for high school seniors and juniors and the search for a dress and a matching hairstyle are important during this time. I happened to come across a group with some gorgeous dresses and hairstyles and am a little jealous that they have such a large group of pretty friends together. My favorite one is the pretty lady in the white dress, the sixth spot counting from the left side. The dress is pretty and she has a chignon hairstyle to match.

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Prom-hair.com is a site that just wrapped up it's contest on the best prom ensemble and although the contestant I voted for didn't win, the winner was pretty good as well. The site itself has some beautiful, updated formal hairstyles that would look great at prom. There are some photos with multiple angles which is always a plus because a lot of other sites just offer a front view which does not allow anyone to get a complete look. Back to the contest, the image above is what the winner compiled as her prom ensemble and she did a great job. The dress and accessories match perfectly as do the shoes. The hairstyle which Hilary Duff is wearing is beautiful but would cover the necklace. An updo would work much better for the entire look and style. Check out the other contestants here http://www.prom-hair.com/ensemble/votes.php and visit the site if anyone is looking for prom hairstyle ideas.

Well in this tough economy we have to find the best deals and besides the use of coupons a friend of mind showed me another great secret and that is to hit up the Dollar retail stores which are practically everywhere these days. These stores sell everything for a dollar and after first browsing around I found only cheap hair care products like White Rain and some generic brands but then found some better ones like L'Oreal and the Sunsilk. I found a bottle of Sunsilk's Beyond Brunette Color Boost and being a brunette immediately jumped on this deal. It was a super steal and after looking at the cost of this product on Amazon.com which was $15.99, it is easy to see that I will be hitting up the Dollar retail stores more often for cheap finds on other hair care products.