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Hairstyles by Age

This is the best time of your life to try out all types of haircuts and styles. Short hairstyles, done right, can make you look more mature (or like a kid) while long looks (like these gorgeous styles here) can be pretty and romantic.


20s Year Old:


Tip #1: Consider your career goals. In your 20s, you're looking to establish yourself in a career. Depending on what that career is, you might opt for a more professional look. If you're in a more artsy profession, you can get away with a funky look. Trying to make your way in a man's world? Chop off that long hair and try a shorter cut.

Tip #2: Experiment with length and color. Now is the time to see how you look with super long hair, then cut it off and see if you take to short hair. At your age, your hair will grow faster and thicker than at any time in your life. So enjoy it while you have it. Hair color is the key to reinvention. If you had blonde hair as a kid, you'll look great blonde now. Blessed with black hair? Try a lighter brown or red.

30s Year Old:

These are the years you may be starting a family or powering ahead in your career (or both). While you can get away with all sorts of styles at this age, you'll want to pick a style that fits your lifestyle. Single in the city? Go for long, sexy waves. At home with a toddler or two? Skip the all-one-length long hair and try for a shoulder-length cut that can go in a ponytail during the day but with a curling iron or flat-iron can look great while out with your husband.

Tip #1: Just because you're a mom doesn't mean you can't be sexy. If you want long locks, go for it. Just make sure you have the time to keep up your style.

Tip #2: Don't be afraid to go short. I kept my hair long for years knowing someday I would HAVE to go short. But then I decided I'd look better in short hair, so I cut it. I've never gotten more compliments on my hair in my life. After all, you can always grow out your hair if you don't like the short hair.

Tip #3: Gray hair popping up? Most women see a few strands of gray hair in the mid-to-late 30s. African-American women tend get gray later in their 40s. If you have just a few strands, ask your stylist to hand-paint the strands instead of applying a full head of color. But if more than a third of your hair is gray, go with full color and camouflage gray hair in between coloring with hair mascara.

40s Year Old:

Believe it or not, you don't have to go short in your 40s. Forty really is the new 30 (think about Courtney Cox). In these years, your personality might drive your hairstyle. If you ooze sexuality, go for sexy waves that hit just below the collarbone. Funky and athletic? Opt for a short, sleek look that is as befitting to a 20-year-old as you.

Tip #1: Take care of your hair. As you age, your hair will tend to get brittle. Treat your locks to a hot-oil treatment once a week and get your hair trimmed every 6 weeks.

Tip #2: Layered hair is very flattering, flat hair isn't. Give your hair body with layers, no matter your hair length.

Tip #3: Go for color. If you're blonde, try highlights. If you have dark hair, go for caramel highlights or go a shade or 2 lighter all over. Get the scoop on finding the perfect hair color for you.

50s Year Old:

At 50, you are not doomed to a short haircut. A super flattering cut on all women is shoulder-length. Or consider a bob like Nancy Pelosi. No matter your politics, you have to admit that woman has it going on in the hair department.
If you're looking for a job or hoping to move up the ladder at this age, you might be competing with younger women. Shave years off your look by coloring your hair and getting a chic hairstyle that flatters your face shape.

Tip #1: Try layers. Piecey layers around the face are very flattering. Or go one-length with underlayers. This will give hair body and looks great dried under.

Tip #2: Hair that is too styled can make you look dated. Even if hair is short, don't go for a spiky look, instead ask for longer layers. Cut out pictures and bring them to the stylist with you.

Tip #3: A lighter color can take years off your face. Ask your stylist what color works best for your skin tone.

Tip #4: Yes, you can have longer hair. Just don't let hair grow more than a couple inches below your shoulders. Pull your hair back into a sophisticated chignon and show off your beautiful features.

60 Year Old or above:

Short hairstyles, whether you opt for sweet or spiky, are a great bet for you. They frame your face, showing off and highlighting your best features. You'll be glad to know they are also low-maintenance. Get inspired with these gorgeous cuts on older celebrities.

Tip #1: Silver hair can be very sexy. However, not all women embrace their natural hair color. Many women become blondes as they get older, a natural move considering gray is a softer, lighter color than a natural brown. But blonde hair doesn't complement all skin tones. A better bet for naturally dark-haired women is to color your hair a dark base and get lighter highlights.

Tip #2: Skip the old-lady salons where they cut your hair short and give you curls tight to your scalp, spray it into a helmet and send you off on your way until next week. Go to your daughter's salon and ask for a new look. Better yet, take your daughter along and ask her advice.

Simple Hairstyles

Today, everyone is looking out for simple hairstyles that would be easy to make and maintain. A majority of women prefer to wear short hairstyles, because they think that short hair is the easiest to maintain. This is however true till some extent, but it is not that women with medium or long hair cannot at all wear simple hairstyles. Even for medium and long haired women, there are few easy to make hairstyles, without compromising on the attractiveness of the style. Let us discuss some good and simple haircut styles and ideas in the following.

Simple Hairstyles for Short Hair
If women want to have manageable hairdos, the best option is to have very short or short haircuts. A pixie haircut is the best haircut that fits in the most manageable hairdo category. It is like a boy cut with the hair cut close to the scalp and till the eye line. You can even have bangs to complement the style. Another simple hairstyle is a chin level bob which is appropriate for a corporate look. To get an informal look, just add texture and patterns to the hair.
 


 

Simple Hairstyles for Medium Hair
When it comes to simple hairstyles for medium hair, any variations of the bob haircut can be selected. You can choose a sliced bob haircut,or even go in for an asymmetrical bob hairdo. They are appropriate for wearing to office, but if you want an informal look, you can curl the angles of the hair ends in the outward direction. You also have the option of trying different patterns of updo hairstyles.
 



Simple Hairstyles for Curly Hair
If you have an oblong face and curly long hair, you can set the curly hair to the sides of your face, which will add volume to the sides. You can also go for a style which consists of some of the hair being pulled back and tied into a ponytail, with the rest set at the sides where it frames the facial features. If you have medium curly hair, an updo at the back will really look good. Short curly hair till the cheek line can be let loose at the sides to create a bouncy effect.






 Simple Hairstyles for Long Hair
Simple long hairstyles consists of a wide range to choose from. The best method of wearing long and easy to manage hair is to set all the hair at the back and tie it into a ponytail. You can even try an updo at the back. An updo on the crown would add a lot of excessive volume on the top, making the hairstyle look unsuitable. Women having straight and fine hair can opt to keep their hair relaxed till below shoulder level, with wearing bangs on the forehead.



 
Simple Prom Hairstyles
When choosing simple prom hairsytles, make sure they match with your dress and makeup. A good hairdo for prom night is to wear a half bun. This relates to half of the hair being set up at the back, with the rest being allowed to relax on the sides and on the shoulders. Other suitable hairstyles for this occasion are a chignon and a French twist hairstyle. However, you will have to use some decorative hair accessories to make the hairdo look beautiful.

Wedding Hair Style Tips

A wedding is an occasion when every girl wants to have the look of a royal princess. Everything, from the clothes to footwear to jewelry to make-up should be perfect. Even a simple flaw can turn a young excited bride into a nervous woman! Hairstyle is a very crucial and in fact can change the entire look of a woman if done the right way. Ideally, a bride should start planning the way she wants her hair to look on the day she gets engaged. This will give her ample time to explore different bridal hair styles and also grow her hair if the style requires so.

It is understood that you won’t settle for anything less than the best. The first thing to be done is to find a good hairstylist who is well-known for her bridal make-up and hairstyles. Meet her up and let her examine your hair to decide which style would suit you the best. With an expert at hand, half of your problem is solved! You may go through different hair styling brochures and scan through a multitude of photographs for ideas and to see which style would make you look like an angel on your wedding day.

The best way to choose your style is by keeping in mind your wedding outfit. You may also show the hair stylist your outfit so that selecting a particular style to go with the outfit is easier. Also, let her know some wedding details like whether the venue is outdoor or indoor, whether you are too traditional or are open to modern styling, etc. This is important since many hairstyles also depend upon the fact as to whether a wedding is being held outdoors or indoors. You may want to leave your beautiful long tresses open but an outdoor venue may want you to reconsider your option. 

A bridal wedding hairstyle must accentuate the bride’s best features and camouflage the weakness. For instance, if the face of the bride is long and narrow, then a hairstyle that adds volume to her face is the best choice. So you can choose curls and soft perms for adding more volume. If the bride is short, a high French bun would be a good idea with some flicks around the face. It looks neat, sophisticated as well as romantic since a bit of hair is loose and plays around the cheekbones. You can also use styling accessories like stone-studded pins, flowers, etc. to make your hairstyle look even more fabulous.

If you are planning to color your hair, be very careful. Even a simple change of color can transform a look dramatically; it could be really good or really ugly. So incase you are not the adventurous type, don’t experiment just because someone else did it on their wedding. If you really want hair color, go in for a few subtle streaks in chestnut brown or amber. Another important caution is not to cut your hair too short. For all that you know, it may grow back very slowly and you may end up looking like a college student on your wedding day!  

Different weddings have different customs. If it is essential to cover up the head in your religion, opt a style that is sturdy enough to hold your veil in place. You don’t want your veil to come off in the middle of the rituals and embarrass you to the core! Tell the hairdresser to keep a supply of ample of hairpins to keep the veil and your hair in place. A word of advice: Don’t shampoo or condition your hair on the wedding day. It may make your hair very soft and silky, thus preventing it from staying up during the styling. Whatever you do, always remember that you will look your best with the right confidence and attitude. All the Best! 

Bridal Hairstyle Ideas:Traditional Updo Hairstyle With A Twist

If you want to be a bit different on your wedding, but not do something really unconventional, then going for a traditional updo, but with a twist, will be the best bet. In this hairstyle, rather than twisting, different sections of hair are curled and pinned up. The curls, together, are given the shape of a bun. This hairstyle is much more fashionable than the traditional one, however works well only with medium length hair or short length hair (which will need extensions).

 Bun on the Side Hairstyle
Yet another variation of the traditional Indian wedding hairstyle comes in the form of 'bun on the side' hairstyle. In this style, rather than placing the bun high on the head, it is moved to the side. Following a thorough blow-dry, the hair is combed straight and pulled into a low puffed up hair bun, onto one side. You should go for this hairstyle only if you have well-defined cheekbones and prominent eyes. Otherwise, it might not look too good.

Spanish Updo Wedding Hairstyle
If you want to go for an updo hairstyle, but not the usual run-of-the-mill stuff, then the Spanish updo might just impress you. However, it will work the best if you have long and thick hair. The hair is blow-dried, to give more volume and then parted horizontally. The upper part of the hair is done up, with elaborate curls, while the other is left to flow down the back. The updo can be adorned with flowers, or even bows.

Bohemian Wedding Hairstyle
If you are ready to experiment with something different on your wedding day, going for Bohemian wedding hairstyle is a good idea. It works well with long and flowing hair. You will need to set your hair in Velcro curls and use a blow-dryer. Once the curls are set, pull your hair away from the face and crown them with gold(or any other) tiara. The hair will be left loose at the back. Go for this hairstyle only if your wedding has been planned in the winter season.

Hottest Summer Styles for 2010

Finding the perfect summer hairstyle for someone who has frizzy hair can be quite a challenge. When you have natural frizzy hair due to the texture you need to find a style that will help eliminate the frizz, instead of
creating more.
In the summer curly hair tends to get more frizzer due to the humidity, winds, lack of moisture, swimming, and even perspiring. Having very curly hair with a Course texture I come to realize you have understand how your hair gets frizzy, what products actually work, and what styles will make the frizz less noticeable.
This summer 2010 some of the hottest Hairstyles include ponytails, braids, and messy chignons, which is great News for anyone who has natural curly hair or frizzy hair. Also cute hair accessories such as headbands, hair claws, and bunny ears would work great if you are trying to cover up a bad hair day.
How can you style your hair using the hottest summer trends mentioned above? Here are some simple rules to follow:
Braid- A braid can work wonders on frizz, because the hair is tightly pulled back away from the face, which helps hide the frizz, and smooth the hair out. Regardless of which braid you choose make sure to work a hair serum through the hair first, and secure the braid using a coated elastic. This way you will help prevent any more frizz or split ends.
Headband- Headbands are extremely hot for 2010 as well as the summer. Not only will the headband give you a quick cute style in minutes, it will also help hide the frizz, especially if the frizz is in the front and the headband is wide.
Ponytail with a headband- If your hair is poofy and frizzy this option will work the best. First thing to do before you apply the headband and ponytail is too shampoo and condition your hair with a anti-frizz product. Then towel dry your hair for 3 minutes to get all of the water out completely.
Next Comb all of the knots out and gather the hair up into a really tight ponytail. Secure with a band. Smooth the top of the hair and place the headband on.
Bunny ears or oversized bow- Twist the hair up secure with bobby pins. Then place a huge bow or set of bunny ears on. Most of the frizz will be hidden underneath the bow or the ears.

Summer Colors,Cuts

SUMMER COLOR

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Veering sharply away from year's look focusing on rich, solid colors that compliment your face shape and coloring, trends in 2010 tend more toward the traditional bright and vibrant highlights of the past, including strawberry and even platinum blond hues predicted to be the hot new look this summer.

SUMMER 2010 - CUTS FROM THE CAT WALK

 

Styles, lengths and cuts were once again all over the place at the Spring-Summer 2010 fashion events, including buns, rolls and bobs. In general, styles are becoming more free and casual compared to last year's super neat precision cuts.

Bob
Back again this summer, the cut for the bob is strong graphic outlines incorporating. curves and sharp lines. Go for asymmetry - try one side longer or raise the back and lower the front. Mix lengths gradually, add volume with layers or stick to one length cuts. This is a cut that you can tailor to your face and lifestyle -- a look for the individual. Soften it with wisps or a bit of back combing.

Suggestion for a bob look while still keeping your lovely length is the timeless roll. Just roll your hair from the bottom with the ends on the inside of the roll. Bring the roll to the nape of your neck (where your back meets your neck) and pin it in place. Very sophisticated and very cool... and still long and glamorous when you pull out the pins.

Fringe
Still very hot for summer 2010, fringe cuts were tops on many of the runway's top models. Fringe can add elegance or make a bold statement. Look for variations with fringe cuts to bring out your personality and facial structure. Soft and wispy fringes, casual choppy edges and strong bold lines will all be hot. You'll find fringe cuts that go full length, others flowing mid length or brought forward into the eye. It's all about having fun, being sexy and being yourself

Layers
The cut that complements all the others in high fashion circles this season is lengths of layers with casual textures. The natural look is easy to create with layers of unstyled, free moving hair. Not a lot of curl but plenty of slightly tousled waves added to the volume and texture make this a fun way to style your hair.

Crop
For summer 2010 the focus continues to be on natural looking movement and volume. Crops are holding their own this season with short unregimented lengths adding textures and bounce to this cut. Forget the solid crop and go for broken edges and textures that use the natural flow of your own hair as the guide.

Big Night Hair

 Big Night Hair... How to Get the Top Hair Looks- hairstyle   photos, how-to's, tips, and tricks

How to Get the Top Hair Looks- hairstyle photos, how-to's, tips, and tricks

Runway Hairstyle Photos + Tips- Holiday, Wedding, Formal, Special Occasion Hair Styles

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The great hair that you see in magazines and runways is styled by pro’s who specialize in that—styling! Before you book an appointment for special occasion hair, hang around near the salon a bit to see that the work being done meets your expectations. When you do find someone who excels evenly at both cut and style, hold that number close!

Every girl worth her weight in glam should learn to master a few, simple style solutions for party-hearty hair in a snap. New York hairstylist Richard Dalton, teamed up with Clairol Professional to create runway hair looks for New York’s Spring 2003 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. We’ve asked Richard to spray the spritz on his catwalk tips for modern, big night hair.

Contrasts in hair trends right now, from small, tight buns to big fluffy glamazon hair. Richard suggests you include one of these top hair looks that he created for the Imitation of Christ and Adnan Jon fashion shows in your special occasion repertoire:

The Classic Ballerina Bun-seen at Prada and Imitation of Christ

"The classic ballerina bun is sophisticated and polished, yet with a youthful quality. It is a great way to emphasis the neck and looks beautiful whether you are wearing a snug turtleneck or a cocktail dress with spaghetti straps."

 To get it:

1. Brush hair into a tight, half-tucked ponytail that is positioned directly in the back of the head.

2. Smooth flyaways with Styling Gloss

3. Twist untucked ends counter-clockwise into a bun

4. Secure ends with pins.

5. Spray bun with Clairol Professional Color ProTec Designing Spritz