Badly Behaved Fringe

Posted on April 9, 2012 by alatheia
SOMETIME A FRINGE {OR BANGS} CAN HAVE A MIND OF IT’S OWN ~
here’s how to get it back under control…
 1. Get ‘em while they’re wet. You have to blow dry your bangs straight out of the shower! It’s a must. The minute they start drying on their own, you’re no longer the boss. Dry them, then get dressed, then come back and finish your hair.
2. Dry shampoo before your bangs get dirty. After you blow your hair out, or even if you’re an air-dryer, blast them with a little dry shampoo while they’re freshly clean. This way, the oils never even get a chance to come out and flatten or cause separation.
3. If you blow dry, direct bangs the opposite way you want them to go first. Then blow them to your normal side. This keeps them from laying too flat on your forehead. If you like to wear them straight down, brush them to the left and to the right while blow drying, then blow and brush them straight down. That will help control any annoying cowlicks.
4. Go easy on product. It’s best to stick to dry shampoo and maybe a little hairspray when dealing with bangs (unless you have really curly hair and you need a straightening product). The more product you use, the more product gets on your forehead and can often cause break-outs. Eek!
5. Lightly flat iron a small top layer of your fringe for shine and smoothness. Don’t flat iron all of the hair because it can get stringy. Just doing the little bit on top allows your bangs to look full, but stay smooth.
{Source: The Beauty Department Pic: Free People}
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copy-cat her hair: GUCCI’S TWISTED TENDRILS

Posted on March 28, 2012 by alatheia

LOVING THIS ‘DO SEEN AT GUCCI’S FALL 2012 COLLECTION…

gorgeous gorgeous ~ and it’s SO easy to copy!
1. Using a curling iron, work your hair by sections trying to get soft curls. For lasting results, you can spray a bit of hair spray before curling it.
2. Grab one section of hair and twist it around until you get to the back of your head. Secure it with a pin. {Try different heights to start tidying up the hair to see what looks better.}
 3. Grab a section from the other side, trying to keep the same level on both sides. Twist it up and using a fancy pin, clip or clear elastic to hold both ends.
4. Finish up with a little spray….
… and you’re ready to go!
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Progressive Party

Posted on March 28, 2012 by alatheia

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weekend hair: THE 2-SECOND PONYTAIL UPGRADE

Posted on March 13, 2012 by alatheia
THE SUPER-SIMPLE TRICK THAT CAN TRANSFORM YOUR PONYTAIL IN SECONDS…
Gather your hair into a ponytail then secure with an elastic band.
Next take a strand of hair from the pony and wrap it around your hair elastic, then secure with a bobby pin ~ concealing it in the base of the ponytail.
Simple yet stunning!
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beauty sleep FOR YOUR HAIR

Posted on March 8, 2012 by alatheia
SLEEP IS NOT ONLY GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN,
it’s also good for your hair…
Shortchange yourself of zzz’s and, over time, your strands can become brittle and thin. The experts are now saying that if you get to bed by 10pm, you’ll reap the benefit of growth hormones at their peak—these powerhouse neurochemicals build new cells and repair damaged ones, including those in hair follicles. Deprive yourself of sleep and the body churns out cortisol, a stress hormone that interferes with cell functioning, wreaking havoc on hair.
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Lauren L.’s tips…

Posted on March 6, 2012 by alatheia

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How to create SERIOUSLY-SOFT WAVES

Posted on February 28, 2012 by alatheia

Well, dah nah… here’s the seriously simple, time-saving technique for whipping up perfectly rumpled, glamour-inspired wavy locks.
Step 1: Start with a volumizing mousse like Aveda’s Volumizing Tonic and blow-dry. Or, if your hair is already dry, dust on some volumizing powder or dry shampoo to give roots a little boost.
Step 2: Wrap small sections of hair around a curling iron, but make sure to curl only the middle of the sections—keep the curling iron away from the roots or the ends.
{This is where the easy, laid-back factor comes in: curls that span root-to-tip end up looking less natural and more over-styled}.
Step 3: Brush out curls and finish with hairspray.
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*Super SLEEK* HAIR trick

Posted on February 21, 2012 by alatheia
WANT SMOOTHER, SHINIER HAIR? GIVE THIS A GO…
 Fix fly-aways and the frizzies by hitting the ‘cool’ button on your hairdryer and giving your hair a shot of cold air for a couple of minutes – after it’s dry – to seal and smooth strands.
It will also boost shine – as light reflects best off a flat surface – and will help your hair hold its style better.
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How your HAIR can make you look YOUNGER

Posted on February 14, 2012 by alatheia

THE RIGHT HAIR CUT AND COLOUR CAN TAKE YEARS OFF YOUR FACE..,

Here’s a few tricks of the trade to consider:
* Try face-framing layers - they will give you a lift and emphasize your bone structure – plus adding a fringe can distract from forehead lines.
* Be realistic about your hair texture. If your locks thin and scraggly then stay on the shorter side. Length should be based on the thickness of your hair – if you’ve got long and thick hair, flaunt it.
* Keep your hair away from your face - when you pull hair back, it draws the eye up and away so you look younger. You don’t have to cut it, but give it volume on top by slightly teasing the roots.
* Never go too dark around the hairline - you need softness around your face or you’ll look severe.
*Don’t go too blonde. You must keep depth in the blonde, so ask for both highlights and lowlights.
* The right highlights can light up your face. For a quick boost, ask your hairdresser for T-zone highlighting – it highlights along the hairline and the part Follow it up with a high-shine gloss to adds instant brightness.
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Hair Trend// D E E P side part

Posted on February 6, 2012 by alatheia

Where the hair has been a hit: Ralph Lauren (shown), Prada & Balmain parades.
How to get it: A low side part instantly adds sophistication and drama. At the Gianfranco Ferré show, hair guru, Guido used the technique to punctuate the ’60s-inspired ponytails. After applying a blow-drying lotion to the hair, he blew it dry with a boar-bristle brush, blasting the roots with extra hot air for additional height. He created a deep side part so the hair fell softly over the forehead and slightly over one brow, then gathered the hair loosely at the nape of the neck and secured it in place.
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