Cameron Diaz Hairstyles

After working as a model, Cameron Diaz appeared in the 1994 movie, The Mask with Jim Carrey and from there her movie career took off.

Whether its the cute bob from There’s Something About Mary, or the long locks from Charlies Angels, Cameron Diaz has that sexy surfer girl look .

This blonde beauty is famous for simple, yet classic hair styles and hair cuts.
Cameron Diaz is often spotted on the red carpet with her haired tied in a messy styled ponytail, with a few strands of hair hanging loosely around her face.

Although Cameron sometimes wears her hair parted on the side with side swept bangs, perhaps her most famous look is slicked back hair.
A very suitable style for those with oval faces.
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Christina Aguilera’s Hairstyle Horrors

By Paola Fioramonte, THS Hair Consultant

What Was She Thinking?

This dirty diva has always been a style and makeup junkie, and like all up-and-coming stars, has had a few hair mishaps along the way.

Christina first burst onto the hairstyle scene with safe straight blonde hues, but for some unknown reason, this sassy haired vixen decided to go for bigger and not so better hairdos.

We will take a look at some of Christina’s hairstyles - from the best to worst.

In my opinion, this classic light blonde look is what works the best for Christina.

This hairstyle sits to the neck with layers cut around her face to give her an even shape all around, making her look sophisticated and glamorous.
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Victoria Beckham hairstyles

Victoria Beckham has been setting trends with her various hairstyles over the years.

For years she wore gorgeous long hair extensions, but in more recent times she’s been sporting an asymmetrical short cut commonly referred to as the Pob - Posh’s Bob.

This striking asymmetrical short cut, that is somewhere between tousled and messy, and smooth and sleek.

Find a skilled stylist who is comfortable with texturizing via straight razor to get the right amount of life in your hair. Discuss with your hairdresser what aspects of the cut will suit you, and where things should be adapted to be most flattering to your face shape and styling skills.

This style suits pretty much every head of hair - Fine hair gets quite a lift this way and heavy, thick locks get a weight lifted out.

This cut is meant to move hair forward, framing the face to the point of almost obscuring features with the sultry way the hair falls in the eyes.
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Lisa Rinna hairstyles

More recently, you might have seen Lisa Rinna on popular tv show Veronica Mars, with husband and co-star Harry Hamlin.

For years now, Lisa Rinna has worn a short hairstyle which has remained fairly constant. The style is a “short shag”, and is very flattering on alot of different face shapes and hair types.

This great style looks feminine while being short and easy to maintain. Wear it shaggy for a fun, playful look or slicked back for a sophicated change.

Rinna’s style is achieved by razoring the hair to create a full and textured look. Soft, side-swept bangs finish off this hairstyle. The bangs are also cut with a razor to give the ends texture.

Wear it fun & funky
Flip the layers out for a fun and playful look. Apply a little product to damp hair and then use a round brush while blow-drying your hair to flip out the ends using an upward and outward motion.
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Reese Witherspoon Hairstyles

Although Reese has gone brunette for her latest film, ‘Walk The Line’, her blonde hair is her signature style. She was the star of Legally Blonde and Legally Blonde 2, and she has proved that blonde’s really do have more fun!

In her movies and on the red carpet, Reese always has a sophisticated, yet sexy look - and many of her hair styles are simple and practical for you to wear. As a mother of two, Reese needs an easy style to maintain.

Her regular chin-length bobs and layered shoulder length hair soften her sharp heart shaped face. With a strong, pointy jaw line, Reese needs to avoid fuller styles that emphasise her upper face without balancing out her strong chin.

Copy Reese Witherspoon’s Hairstyle from the 63rd Annual Golden Globes.
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Top 10 tips for great wedding hair

Top 10 tips for great wedding hair

These tips assume that you are going to be using your regular hairdresser to plan your style and on your wedding day.

However if you plan to style your hair yourself, you can easily follow the same timetable and I have added some extra tips for you.

1. Plan! Plan! Plan! The earlier you start to plan the better. This gives you the chance to get your hair into the best condition possible and to have practice runs with your hairdresser trying out different styles and colors as well as trying out veils, tiaras and flowers. Ideally start this process 6 months before.

2. Collect pictures of possible hairstyles from all different magazines not just wedding magazines and discuss them with your hairdresser at least 4 months before your big day.

3. Each time you go to the hairdressers to try out a potential wedding day style take photos to help you remember what you liked about it for future reference and take someone with you whose opinion you can trust.

4. Make the most of what you’ve already got, maximize your good points rather than going for a look that isn’t really you.

5. Start weekly conditioning treatments at least 3 months before your wedding.

6. Give you hair a break from harsh styling methods and equipment; this will help with getting your hair in tip-top condition.

7. If you are having flowers in your hair have a trial run with your hairdresser a couple of months before and make sure you have your appointment booked for the wedding day.

8. One month before have a trial run with your veil/ tiara and finalize with your hairdresser the style you have decided upon.

9. If you are having an updo on the day, wash your hair the night before as just-washed hair can be harder to manage.

10. Make sure you have an SOS kit on your big day, which you can give to the bridesmaid with the

biggest handbag! - Plenty of hairgrips and pins in a matt color in a shade similar to your hair, hairbrush,
tail comb, hairspray and shine spray.

Extra tips if you are doing your hairstyling yourself

* As well as planning your style in the months before your wedding you need to try out various styling products so that you can be confident that the ones you are using on the day will make your hair look it’s best.

* To avoid your hair being flat use most styling product on the roots.

* Hair products from the same range are designed to work together.

* Have a trial run with your veil and tiara on the style you have chosen. To fix them into your hair, use clear combs and matt grips in a similar shade to your hair. If it’s practical, keep them in your hair for a few hours to make sure they have staying power and to avoid having a slipping veil and tiara on the day.

Source: http://www.hairstyle.com/hair-articles/top10-tips-great-wedding-hair.htm

Hair care tips

Hair care tips

Beautiful Hair is an asset for any woman. Some are gifted with naturally beautiful hair while others have

to really work hard on it. But essentially everybody has to work on hair either for improving or for

maintaining them.

Here are some tips to manage your Crowning Glory.

Hair Wash

The best way of washing hair is with Aritha and Shikakai Powder. It does not have any chemicals or

any other side effects. Aritha and Shikakai powder is available at any General stores or even a banyan shop.

Shampoos

Dry Hair - Egg, Herbal shampoo or any shampoo for dry hair.

Normal Hair - For normal hair fruit shampoos or henna shampoo is good.

Oily Hair - Lemon Shampoo

Hair Oil

Oil your hair at least once in a week. If you have dry hair then oil it twice a week. Hair oil gives the

necessary moisturizers to your hair. Herbal hair oil provides you the necessary nourishment along with the moisturizers.

Hair Conditioners

Henna - Henna conditions and colours your hair.

Dry hair - Add some milk, water and 1-2egg yolks in henna. This mixture will not dry your hair and will make it soft and manageable. Apply it monthly.

Normal to Oily Hair %u2013 Add water, lemon, egg yolks in henna. You can apply Henna fortnightly.

Home made conditioners

Add ¼ cup of vinegar in ½ bucket of water. This will give a good shine to your hair. Mix curds and egg yolks together and apply it for 1 hour.

Hair Tonics

Try tonic Hair Oil’s powder - Put 4 tsp of this powder in water, boil it and after cooling down apply it on hair. This will stop hair loss, rejuvenate and nourish your hair.

Quick-fix Hair Tips

If you want instant luster just before a big night, beat an egg without the yolk, squeeze half a lemon into it and apply to hair avoiding the scalp than rinse and wash in another half an hour. Be sure to give your hair a last rinse with some rose water because we don’t want you going out smelling like an egg.

Henna soaked in water of used tea bags, coffee powder, amla powder and onion peels can make for a excellent conditioner giving your hair the much needed boost.

There are a dozen of hair accessories available in the market today. Use clips, pins and bands to give your hair a different style and an added touch of color.

Hair Care tips for normal, oily and dry hair

Hair Care tips for normal, oily and dry hair

It’s surprising the way some people treat their hair.
Instead of giving it the respect it deserves, they tug at it with their hair brush, secure it with plain elastic bands that stick to the hair, lick it, chew it, clean their inky hands with it, stick their pens in it, wipe that excess eye-liner off on it.

While shampooing, rub it, scrub it, pull it and generally bash it around before stuffing it under the full blast of a hair dryer.
Phew! It’s shameful.

Just because they’re not going bald in a hurry, they take it for granted. And then they wonder why their hair isn’t a shiny, swinging, sexy mane like in the ads, in spite of using the same shampoo!

Well, understand the facts of life. Hair is delicate, growing stuff which need to be handled with care. A lot of care.

First, identify your hair type. Is it normal, oily or dry?

So, who’s normal? Well, if your hair isn’t a constant maze of split ends, doesn’t become oily quickly and is fairly well behaved, you could say it is normal.

Wash your hair twice a week with a mild shampoo and conditioner for normal hair. Towel dry lightly. Blow dry from at least five inches away, whether your hair is normal, dry or oily.

Stress, hormonal activity (puberty, childbirth), thyroid problems and eating too much fatty food and chocolates are what usually cause oily hair.

Oily hair needs to be washed more often but don’t scrub too hard while washing. It won’t get your hair any cleaner or less oilier. What it will do is further aggravate the already overactive sebaceous glands on your scalp, not to mention cause damage to the delicate follicles.

And don’t pile hair on the head while shampooing, even though it may look great in the ads. It causes tangling, leading to further breakage.

You could add lemon to the final rinse for a great shine. If you don’t have time to shampoo every few days or feel lazy and leave it oily, your hair won’t just look terrible, but dirt will get lodged under its surface causing breakage and damage not to mention dandruff. This will lead to skin problems such as acne on your chest, back and face.

So you need to be careful about washing hair regularly, though you could condition it just twice a month. However, if your hair has been chemically treated, you should condition hair after every wash as chemical strips hair of its natural oils.

If your hair is dry, wash it twice a week with a shampoo for dry hair, followed by a conditioner. If your scalp feels very dry and flaky, use an anti-dandruff shampoo. Be very gentle with the ends of the hair, which are the driest parts and tend to split easily.

You may be tempted to use styling products to tame the frizz, but avoid it. Frizz is usually caused by the inadequate flow of sebum from the roots, as it is being blocked by the flaky scalp. Give your hair a good oil massage before washing, to loosen the flakes, and rinse hair extra thoroughly.

Source: http://www.hairstyle.com/hair-articles/hair-care-tips.htm

Common Hair Mistakes

Common Hair Mistakes

1. Not Trimming Your Hair Every 6 Weeks.

The tip of each hair is weaker then the root, making it more vulnerable to breakage and split ends. Having the tips trimmed every 6 weeks helps to maintain the condition of your hair and its style.

2. Washing Hair On A Daily Basis.

Regularly washing your hair strips it of essential oils and can leave it dry and brittle. If you have naturally oily hair, use a mild, pH-balanced shampoo. When washing your hair don’t rub the scalp vigorously as this will stimulate the oil glands to produce more sebum.

3. Rubbing Your Hair Vigorously With A Towel.

The action of rubbing you hair with a towel actually roughens the hair cuticle, which can lead to frizzy, flyaway hair.

4. Leaving Shampoo And Conditioner In Your Hair.

Shampoo and conditioner that is not thoroughly rinsed out of the hair is the worst culprit for bad hair days. It counteracts styling products, leaves your hair looking dull, limp and unmanageable. Try to rinse your hair for an extra couple of minutes after shampooing and conditioning.

5. Blow-Drying Hair Until Completely Dry.

Overheating your hair makes it susceptible to breakage and strips it of shine. A better idea is to blow-dry hair until its 80% dry and then let it air dry, naturally. Alternatively use a leave-in conditioner or styling product that protects your hair from heat styling. Also, hold the hair dryer at least 30 centimetres away from your hair.

6. Not Using Products Recommended For Your Hair Type.

Many people misdiagnose their hair type and subsequently purchase the wrong hair products to style hair. Using the right product will help to recreate that special salon style.

7. Not Using A Clarifing Shampoo Once A Week.

Everyday pollutants cling to hair and leave a thin coat of grime that dulls and weighs down the hair. Using a clarifying shampoo once a week will give hair a residue free fresh start.

8. Thinking The Lates Fashion Hair Cut Will Suit You.

Let’s face it; we’re not all beautiful models. Not all of us can get away with the latest, trendiest, most fashionable hair cut. May be that fashion cut can give you a worst look.

It all depends on individual, their texture, their lifestyle, their quality of hair.

Drastic haircuts take a long time to grow out, so be sure you want to take the risk before sitting in the char and letting your hairdresser go to work. Be specific and take lots of photographs to ensure you are getting the look you want.

Source: http://www.hairstyle.com/hair-articles/common-hair-mistakes.htm

Long Hairstyle - Styling And Maintenance Tips

Long Hairstyle - Styling And Maintenance Tips

So you have grown your hair, but now what do you do with your long hair?

Long hair does not have to mean ‘boring’.

Long hair offers many different hairstyle options, that other hair lengths do not.

A layered long hairstyle is a very versatile cut that gives definition to the face.

You can totally change your long hairstyle look by wearing your part differently.

Try a middle, side or a zig zag part, and you will surprised at how much your appearance can change.
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