Hairstyles Talk

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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.

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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.

I love finding new hairstyles for friends and family and had to post this one up for anyone looking for a shoulder length, kind of a long bob hairstyle. This is perfect for going with a different way of styling with the off-center double part and the sides are styled close to the face which really frames it. The model’s facial features, especially those sparkling eyes really stand out and the color is perfect with the highlights. This is a great job by the hairstylist at the Kathy Adams Salon and a great selection for the model as well. Anyone with similar shoulder length hair can achieve this hairstyle as well. Just use a comb to create the part, maybe add some smoothing serum, and finish off with smoothing out the tresses. Oh and make sure to spread this look around as there are lots of women with shoulder length hair who need a change in how they style.