hairstyles 2012
Short Hairstyles
Short hairstyles have been popular for women since the 1920′s. Louise Brooks’s bob hairstyle in 1917 became the most popular hairstyle of the 1920′s. Women of this time period threw out their corsets as they ventured out on a quest for freedom and they began cutting their hair short. Short hair became the new hairstyle for women as they entered the workforce. Short hair has long sense been a symbol of freedom and professionalism for women.
Short hairstyles are fun, sexy, flirty, and easy to take care of. Considering face shape and personality are important when considering a short hairstyle. An oval shaped face really suits any style of hair, while a heart shaped face my look fuller at the chin with a layered bob hairstyle that has ends that flick outward at the bottom. A square face can be softened with layers and soft curls and an off centered part can help break up the symmetry. A round face does well with a feathered cut and layers coming forward to help slim down a fuller looking face. Bangs help to disguise a long forehead on a long face while a chin length cut will help to add volume and fullness to help broaden the face.
The next consideration is the personality. A bold shape like a square-looking bob with short blunt fringe needs a strong personality. A side swept bang on a classic shag with flipped up ends looks great on a flirty feminine personality.
Another consideration is body type and a petite gal may look best with shorter styles that give a little pop and helps the body gain balance. A side part and sleek straight bob is a very hip look.
Hair texture is another trait to consider and Read the rest of this entry »
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Haircut Tips For Women Over 50
Do you look as old as you feel? Ageing is a part of life, instead of rebelling against nature; embrace this time, remember life is short. There are however many ways in which you can change or alter your appearance gracefully, but let’s have a look at how you can achieve the perfect hairstyle to defy your age.
The first thing most women over fifty tend to do is chop off their hair and color it a darker shade to cover the gray, but should you do the same? The smart money says – No, you can have long medium or short hair, because a fifty year old woman can look just as good as a twenty year old with the same hairstyle. Natural looking highlights can alter your look drastically, lightening and lifting your face.
The most important aspect of a new style revolves around taking your facial shape into consideration and determining what features you want to accentuate or hide away. Hair becomes dry and limp so be sure to deep moisturize your hair regularly, making it shiny and full of life.
If you have fine lines and wrinkles, soften them by adding layers around the face. It is strongly recommended to add layers if you have long hair, it will lift your face. Layers will add body and volume to your hair. Expression lines on the forehead can easily be covered up by adding bangs, try side swept bangs as they will add softness and generate a chic edge to your hairstyle. Remember bangs can Read the rest of this entry »
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Choosing the Perfect Male Hairstyle
When it comes time for men to choose a new hairstyle or maybe even update their current hairstyle, they must go through many of the same steps as women. Of course they may not spend as much time agonizing over it as women may, but the decision making steps remain the same to make sure you are choosing the right look not only for your facial shape but for your hair texture as well.
Today, compared to the past, men have become more and more concerned with their looks and the men’s fashion world is almost equal to that of women’s today which means choosing a hairstyle for many men is no simple buzz cut anymore. First, it is important to make yourself familiar with the latest male hairstyle trends and cuts. You can do this by simply watching movies, looking through magazines, commercials and even billboards to see the hottest new styles on the male actors of today.
The next step you need to act on in order to choose your new hairstyle is to decide what shape your face is. This may sound like an easy task but it can be quite difficult, you may want to consult a friend to help you make this decision. Once you have decided on this you need to focus in on hairstyles that flatter your face and perhaps even minimize certain features you want minimized and therefore maximize your more preferred features. For example if you have an oval face and Read the rest of this entry »
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