A good hairstyle is the most sought after thing in the realm of beauty in these modern days. Almost every woman wants to flaunt her beauty with a good haircut or a hairstyle. The right hairstyle can turn out to be the crowning glory of one's beauty or otherwise can turn your looks down; a testing period until those cut ends gathers to give you a normal look. Remember your head is not testing ground to just venture into experimenting with any haircut according to your whims and fancies.
How to determine the right haircut?
You may be impressed with the haircut of a friend of yours and would want to try the same one for yourself. Wait! Do not make your locks a victim of your scissors before understanding the shape of your face is. Here are some tips to ensure the correct haircut to suit your face.
Long face:
To de-emphasize the length of your face go in for haircuts that would seem to increase the width of the face. Long bangs that are side swept would impart a modern look. Chin length cuts and bobs would aid in increasing the width. Avoid hairstyles that are too long or cuts that are too short .If you prefer too long a style have it cut short in the front around the face in layers. Fringes and short bangs at the top of the head would only make your face look lengthier.
Oval face:
You are really lucky if you possess an oval face as you can flaunt your looks with short, long, straight or wavy hair style or any hair cut of your choice as the shape of your face allows you to do so. Your hair cut in layers, up to your cheekbone, lips or your chin; whatever feature you wish to be prominent would be flattering. A hairstyle combed backwards away from the forehead would be dashing. Avoid short blunt cuts if your hair is thick and curly. This could shape up your face to a triangle. Keep away from haircuts or styles that add height to the top of your head like spiky fringes.
Round face:
This shape has fullness at or below the cheekbones. Hence you have to choose a hair style that would down play the roundness of your face. It could be done by increasing the volume or lifting the hair at the top of the head or the crown to give it an oval shape. Hair cut in shabby layers would help to reduce the roundness. If you prefer a shorter cut the best style is the pixie with wisps around your face and on your forehead. The wisps towards the cheek would play down your cheeks. Avoid a style that would fall up to your chin that would only emphasize the roundness.
Square face:
The width of the jaw line, forehead and the cheekbones are almost the same revealing a square shaped face. It is important to play down the angular jaw. Curly and wavy hairstyles are ideal for this shape. Wispy layers or long bangs swept sideways look would look great for shape. Chin length cuts and blunt bangs are sure to be avoided.
Heart shaped face :
This kind of a shape is wider at the top and declines to a small delicate chin. So a person with a face of this shape has to choose a haircut or a bob that could add width around the chin. Side parted hair swept sideways would compliment this face shape. Blunt bangs and chipped chopped layers are to be kept at bay.So go for a hairstyle that suits you the best.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
If you want to have a dream hair cut, these tips will help.
1. Don’t Cross Your Legs. Believe it or not, -- it skews your posture, so don't cross your legs when you sit in the stylist's chair, otherwise, your cut could be uneven once you stand up. Instead, sit up in the chair, legs uncrossed.
2. Bring Pictures. The biggest hair disasters arise when your stylist doesn't understand what you want. Pictures will help convey your message. Better communication, better result.
3. Be Realistic. You may love a cut on a celebrity, or a magazine model, but keep in mind that your hair may not be the same texture or your face may not be the same shape as hers, or, the cut won't look the same on you. Ask your stylist for variations appropriate to you.
4. Show With Your Hand. Don’t tell your stylist how many inches you would like to be cut, show your stylist with your hand where you'd like your hair to fall.
5. Color After Hair Cut. Don’t choose your hair color until you've trimmed. Only add highlights or try a new shade after you see the cutting result.
6. Go for Advice From a Stylist. Hair styling keeps your haircut refreshed. So, as your stylist finishes your hair, don’t be heisted to ask your home styling process details and tips.
7. Renew Your Products. To get the right effect for your new haircut, get the latest info of new hair styling products available in the market.
8. Surprise Yourself. Sometimes, an unexpected urge to go a new hair cut style you have never thought about, it might be just perfect for you! So, surprise yourself!
Which styles go well with your type of hair?
Thin and fine hair: If your hair is thin and fine, keep it short and fluffy
Medium or coarse hair: This hair can handle most styles
Heavy or thick hair: If your hair is heavy or thick, keep it at a medium length or it will not hang well.
Why Not Haircut At Home?
It is not just about time or money. It is fun to give yourself and family members those touch-up haircuts between your visits to the hairstylist.
Trimming your hair is just as easy as cutting patterns in paper. A trim is simply cutting off the ends of small lengths of hair. Anyone can trim bangs or hair ends between hair salon visits. There are just three things you need to know to do a professional - looking touch-up between cuts.
1. Always use extremely sharp scissors. No matter what type of shears you use, just make sure they are razor sharp. If your scissors can cut through this with ease without pulling the other end of a piece of thread which holding with one end to make it taut, then they are probably sharp enough to trim hair.
2. Prepare the hair. First, thoroughly comb or brush out all the snarls and tangles. Wet thick hair and long hair first. Make sure no hairs are hidden behind the ears or nape of the neck.
3. Don’t cut too much. Always cut off less hair than the length you want. Hair will shrink after being trimmed, especially if it is wet when you trim it. Curly haircuts, "cowlicks", and bangs will shrink the most.
Looking For A New Haircut Style?
When you are considering a new haircut, and looking for a new haircut style online, here are some suggestions from professional stylists.
Don’t expect to get the exact haircut of those models or celebrities you see on screen. They could be the result of many hours at the hairstylist’s with lots of hair styling products.
The major factor for you to consider when choosing a haircut style is the texture of your hair. Wavy and curly haircut works well with simpler haircuts. Some hairstyles lend themselves easily to fine and straight hair. The natural movement and texture of the hair has also to be considered when choosing the right haircut.
In determining the haircut ideal, the face shape also plays an important role. Hairstyles can be used to draw attention to the best features of a person. What may looks great an oval face shape may not be as flattering on a person with a long face.
Don’t ignore the environmental and weather factors; they affect the way your hair behaves.
Your lifestyle is also important in deciding on the right hairstyle for you. Do you rush to work in the mornings? Think about a simpler and quick hairstyle that doesn't need too much attention and pampering.
Some other tips:
1. If you are trimming short hair, don't be afraid to bend the ears while cutting. Ears are flexible.
2. If you are trimming your own hair, be sure you have a mirror for the front and another for the back.
3. When finished trimming the hair, shave the remaining hair off the back of the neck with a razor or small clippers. Sometimes this simple step is all that is necessary to maintain a well-groomed appearance between haircuts.
1. Don’t Cross Your Legs. Believe it or not, -- it skews your posture, so don't cross your legs when you sit in the stylist's chair, otherwise, your cut could be uneven once you stand up. Instead, sit up in the chair, legs uncrossed.
2. Bring Pictures. The biggest hair disasters arise when your stylist doesn't understand what you want. Pictures will help convey your message. Better communication, better result.
3. Be Realistic. You may love a cut on a celebrity, or a magazine model, but keep in mind that your hair may not be the same texture or your face may not be the same shape as hers, or, the cut won't look the same on you. Ask your stylist for variations appropriate to you.
4. Show With Your Hand. Don’t tell your stylist how many inches you would like to be cut, show your stylist with your hand where you'd like your hair to fall.
5. Color After Hair Cut. Don’t choose your hair color until you've trimmed. Only add highlights or try a new shade after you see the cutting result.
6. Go for Advice From a Stylist. Hair styling keeps your haircut refreshed. So, as your stylist finishes your hair, don’t be heisted to ask your home styling process details and tips.
7. Renew Your Products. To get the right effect for your new haircut, get the latest info of new hair styling products available in the market.
8. Surprise Yourself. Sometimes, an unexpected urge to go a new hair cut style you have never thought about, it might be just perfect for you! So, surprise yourself!
Which styles go well with your type of hair?
Thin and fine hair: If your hair is thin and fine, keep it short and fluffy
Medium or coarse hair: This hair can handle most styles
Heavy or thick hair: If your hair is heavy or thick, keep it at a medium length or it will not hang well.
Why Not Haircut At Home?
It is not just about time or money. It is fun to give yourself and family members those touch-up haircuts between your visits to the hairstylist.
Trimming your hair is just as easy as cutting patterns in paper. A trim is simply cutting off the ends of small lengths of hair. Anyone can trim bangs or hair ends between hair salon visits. There are just three things you need to know to do a professional - looking touch-up between cuts.
1. Always use extremely sharp scissors. No matter what type of shears you use, just make sure they are razor sharp. If your scissors can cut through this with ease without pulling the other end of a piece of thread which holding with one end to make it taut, then they are probably sharp enough to trim hair.
2. Prepare the hair. First, thoroughly comb or brush out all the snarls and tangles. Wet thick hair and long hair first. Make sure no hairs are hidden behind the ears or nape of the neck.
3. Don’t cut too much. Always cut off less hair than the length you want. Hair will shrink after being trimmed, especially if it is wet when you trim it. Curly haircuts, "cowlicks", and bangs will shrink the most.
Looking For A New Haircut Style?
When you are considering a new haircut, and looking for a new haircut style online, here are some suggestions from professional stylists.
Don’t expect to get the exact haircut of those models or celebrities you see on screen. They could be the result of many hours at the hairstylist’s with lots of hair styling products.
The major factor for you to consider when choosing a haircut style is the texture of your hair. Wavy and curly haircut works well with simpler haircuts. Some hairstyles lend themselves easily to fine and straight hair. The natural movement and texture of the hair has also to be considered when choosing the right haircut.
In determining the haircut ideal, the face shape also plays an important role. Hairstyles can be used to draw attention to the best features of a person. What may looks great an oval face shape may not be as flattering on a person with a long face.
Don’t ignore the environmental and weather factors; they affect the way your hair behaves.
Your lifestyle is also important in deciding on the right hairstyle for you. Do you rush to work in the mornings? Think about a simpler and quick hairstyle that doesn't need too much attention and pampering.
Some other tips:
1. If you are trimming short hair, don't be afraid to bend the ears while cutting. Ears are flexible.
2. If you are trimming your own hair, be sure you have a mirror for the front and another for the back.
3. When finished trimming the hair, shave the remaining hair off the back of the neck with a razor or small clippers. Sometimes this simple step is all that is necessary to maintain a well-groomed appearance between haircuts.
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