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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Hair Types…First Steps to Beautiful Hair
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Chapter 2: Help…I Have Naturally Curly Hair!
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Chapter 3: Three Basic Steps to Proper Hair Care
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Chapter 4: Basic & Simple African-American Hair Care
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Chapter 5: What Do I Do With These Split Ends?
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Chapter 6: Oh No…My Hair Is Thinning!
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Chapter 7: Oops My Hair Turned Out The Wrong Color…Now What?
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Chapter 8: Hair Products For At Home Maintenance
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Chapter 9: Hair Accessories: Easy & Stylish Hairstyles For Home
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Chapter 10: Hairstyles At Any Age: What Style Is For Me?
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Chapter 11: Cool Summer Hair Styles !
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Chapter 12: Short Hairstyles For Today’s Woman
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Chapter 13: Long Hairstyles For Today’s Woman
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Chapter 14: Hairstyle Magazines…Are Those Looks For You?
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Chapter 15: Prom Hairstyles For That Momentous Night
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Chapter 16: Wedding Hairstyles: Just For You On That Special Day
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Chapter 1
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Hair Types…First Steps to Beautiful Hair
You bought the most expensive shampoo in town, applied the latest treatment, yet your hair still looks dry and dull. You’ve followed various advice from your friends, who have healthy shiny hair, but yet no desirable effects seem to happen to your lifeless hair. You look in the mirror and could only give yourself a sigh. And the last thing you do is ask what else to do?
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Why don’t you start to get to know your hair more before trying other hair expert advice? Most common mistake women make in treating their hair is overlooking the step to figuring out their hair type, which is one of the most essential keys in achieving a healthy long lustrous crowning glory.
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Different hair types require different hair care and treatment. That’s why in some shampoo labels you can see indications if it is for normal, dry, or oily hair. Companies do this because shampoos have different formulations suited for different hair types. Strong formulation, for instance, might damage normal hair but might relieve dry hair. Same applies to hair treatments.
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Below are some of the most common hair types and the proper caring for each type. To help you determine which one your crowning glory belongs to, get a tissue and lightly touch it on your scalp. Do this on the second day after you’ve washed your hair. You have normal hair, if the tissue would only reflect an oil blot. Dry if it shows nothing and oily if the strands stick to the tissue.
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Dry Hair: Inactive oil glands in the scalp causes dry hair, which is the most common in men and women among other hair types. Excessive sun exposure and using strong chemical treatments and harsh shampoo are also culprits of a dull looking hair. One can actually skip expensive treatments in curing dry hair by just following a proper diet. Eating foods rich in zinc would help reactivate those oil glands, which give the natural shine to your hair. Massaging warm herbal oil every two weeks would also help your dry scalp, which is cause by severe shampooing and chemical treatments. Avoiding hair blowers, hair irons, and electric curlers would also help save your dry tresses.
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Oily Hair: Over secretion of oil from scalp gives out an overly oily hair, which looks and feels greasy even after shampoo, making your mane more attractive to dirt. Again, proper diet and hygiene would help relieve oily hair. Fruits, veggies, and other green leafy foods would help reduce excessive oil gland secretion. Avoiding oil rich foods is also advised. One must also wash their hair everyday using shampoos containing henna then rinsing it with lemon would also help.
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Normal Hair: Shiny, bouncy and healthy constitute a normal hair, which is the most ideal among other hair types. Avoiding strongly formulated shampoo and proper conditioning or moisturizing would help maintain the lustrous growth of the hair. A balanced and proper diet is also essential.
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Now that you know the different hair types maybe it’s time for you think twice and make the right choices to have beautiful hair.
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Chapter 2
Help…I Have Naturally Curly Hair!
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Curls are cute. Girls born with naturally curly hair are more than blessed to flaunt those girly tresses especially now that straight hair fashion is over. Yes, curly hair is back and ready to swirl the fashion scene.
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A number of curly-haired girls, however, is unaware on how to carry those bouncy curls to really sport a stylishly chic look. Most of them would just pull those curls back to a ponytail or simply braid it due to the lack of idea on how to really flaunt the charming bunch of curly hair. A few expert advise from hair stylists would, however, help and here are some of them.
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In order to keep a good-looking curly hair style make sure that it is always conditioned, which prevents the hair to become dry and frizzy. With its certain chemical structure, curly hair tends to be more prone to dryness and frizziness that’s why it is always advised to keep it conditioned or moisturized by applying deep conditioners after shampooing or leaving olive oil on for 20 minutes in the hair before shower. Washing it with cold water will also help calm the hair to become frizzy when it dries.
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The next thing to consider in order to gorgeously wear a curly hair is what cut to maintain. Does it have to be short, medium, or long?
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Basic hairstyling suggests that determining what cut to wear should be based on the shape of a person’s face. With curly hair, however, hair volume should also be considered. A round-faced person with a high-volume hair, for instance, !
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would look good if she wears her curly hair long while those thinned-faced will not.
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A medium curly hair style, however, is universally advised as a versatile cut for any type of hair volume and face shapes. It’s neither short nor long and falls right in the middle when its dry. Most women find a medium length cut more convenient because it is more manageable. It also saves them from hour long blow drying of thick tresses. A medium length cut also allows a curly hair to be more bouncy and get all those straight-haired women drool with envy.
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Being curly is something a girl can practically be proud of. Just imagine all the straight-haired girls recently hoarding hair salons to have their mane permed, rolled, and scrunched and the big bucks their shelving out their pockets while you, on the other hand, could just charmingly smile and naturally sport a flirty and fun look with those curls.
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Chapter 3
Three Basic Steps to Proper Hair Care
Hair care is no alien language for every one of us. It’s part of our daily grind, a routine we do from sunrise to sundown. For the beauty-conscious to the hygienic, caring for the hair is like breathing. However, not everyone is acquainted with the right and proper way of caring for those lovely tresses. Worst, we might even get the opposite of what we expect in our everyday shampooing, combing, and brushing if we improperly do it. So before you end up saying good bye to a beautiful, healthy, and shiny hair, it would be better to equip yourself now with basic but effective tips on proper hair care, which you can apply everyday. !
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Proper hair care involves three basic steps, which include shampooing, conditioning, and drying. Following the proper way of executing each of these basic steps would not only give you long-lasting beautiful hair but also save you from complicated, expensive, and even more damaging hair treatments.
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Shampooing: Before hitting the shower, it is advised that you comb your hair first to let it hang freely so we could prevent tangles when we shampoo it. Rinse it with warm water first before applying the rich lather of shampoo into your hair. Work the shampoo from the scalp and gently massage it with your fingertips. Avoid over rubbing your scalp and keep your hair hanging naturally. Let running water rinse your hair while caressing it downward with your fingers again gently to avoid friction, which could damage the hair.
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Conditioning: After you have completely rinsed off all the shampoo from you hair, gently squeeze out excess water and apply the conditioner, which should be spread evenly over your hair. Hair care experts say that conditioners are really meant to moisturize and soften the hair so never mind applying some to the scalp. Leave the conditioner in your hair for two minutes then rinse it with running water. Again, let your fingers caress it downwards to totally wash off the conditioner.
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Drying: Carefully pat your hair with a clean dry towel. Avoid rubbing you hair to dry. Comb your damp hair with a widetoothed comb to loosen the tangles and to help dry the hair naturally. If you’re in a hurry and need quick drying, you can use a hair dryer or blower but lowest speed and lowest heat setting must be used. Do not concentrate the hair dryer in one spot to avoid drying out the hair’s moisture leading to !
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permanent damage. Instead, keep the hair dryer moving constantly around your head.
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Hair care needs not to be expensive. Only a little awareness on how to properly do it will do the work in achieving that best looking radiantly shiny hair.
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Chapter 4
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Basic and Simple African-American Hair Care
African-American hair is definitely beautiful especially with their amazingly distinct hair intricately braided in a unique style. African-Americans genetically curlier hair allows them to easily and almost naturally wear those stylishly meticulous braids. And just like in working those braids, however, the very tiny curls also requires a unique and special black hair care regimen, which can also be very challenging for some.
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The basic step in African-American hair care is moisture maintenance. African-American hair’s tiny curls make it hard for the natural oils in the scalp to produce more moisture. The lack of enough moisture, on the other hand, makes the hair more prone to heat and environmental rudiments resulting to dryness and breakage. Moisture adding hair care products are advised to regularly apply in the hair such as conditioners especially leave-ons. A regular hot oil treatment in the salon is also advised to add moisture for the hair. Avoid washing the hair more than once a week to keep the little natural oils from being washed or drawn out.
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and brittle black hair brought by the lack of natural moisture from the scalp. African-American hair also tends to be more brittle and dry compared to non-black hair because most of them have their hair relaxed to achieve a straight hair look. Hair relaxing treatment, however, most often than not weakens the hair and may damage it in time. It is further aggravated with the use of straightening iron and blow dryer, which are used to maintain that straight hair look.
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African-American hair care, therefore, involves a more critical and choosy attitude on applying hair products to the hair. When going for a straightening treatment, for instance, tell your stylist to use high-quality products. The same goes in choosing a regular shampoo and conditioner.
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Being gentle and nice to your hair is also part of black hair care regimen. Avoid subjecting it to friction, which could cause breakage and damage. Sleeping with a soft cloth wrap on the head that protects that hair from being twisted and tangled would help. Less twisted and tangled hair saves hair from too much friction of brushing and combing. Try also using a satin case on your bed pillow not only to avoid constant rubbing of your hair but also to help maintain a split-end free hair.
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Ultimately, proper black hair care needs patience and discipline in strictly following its basic steps to healthy looking hair.
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Chapter 5
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What Do I Do With These Split Ends?
African-American hair care is unique and needs a special maintenance regimen. It is also more flexible in times of hairstyle - it can adapt to various creative looks - it can sustain the stretches of braids and the dreadlocks. This type of hair is considered one of the most durable and strongest of all hair types.
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These characteristics require a special African-American hair care regimen to prevent abuse and breakage, which is often the by product of sporting various hairstyle.
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African-American hair is naturally curly and full. While for women this is a great advantage in terms of freedom for various style and creativity, African-American men want their hair mostly short, although a large segment of braids and dreadlocks and even afro looks are still prevalent.
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The variety of styles that suit African-American hair is as broad as the diversity of the people and its culture.
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Because of its diversity and flexibility to design and changes, African-American hair care is often faced with one big problem - split ends. This breakage in the end of hair strands occur as a result of over stretching hair to combs and styles and over exposing hair to chemicals and to grooming equipment like irons, curlers and stretchers among others.
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If split ends are not cured, hair would start to break more and make it brittle. This could lead to hair loss or even dry, crabby hair.
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One best way to prevent split ends is to avoid use of uneven brushes and those made of nylon.
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African American hair care for men is not that complicated with most men sporting their hair short and most men not needing to brush, iron, curl or stretch their hair.
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The short hair, however, needs frequent visit to the barber and hair stylist. African-American hair care regimen also needs constant moisturizing and treatments because thin curly hair easily dries up, which could lead to split ends and even breakage. Dry hair could also damage the scalp and hair roots which could lead to more trouble for men - particularly hair loss - in the future.
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Given this flexibility to style and to cut allows African-American people to choose their hair according to their personal preference, fashion style and practicality. This flexibility, however, requires stringent African-American hair care to protect the hair.
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Just like maintenance regimen for blonde or black hairs, African-American hair care centers on treating the hair as fragile and sensitive. This can be achieved by not overexposing, not brushing too harshly and stretching too much the hair.
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Chapter 6
Oh No…My Hair Is Thinning!
Thinning hair is probably the most concerning dilemma for a lot of men and women. Once it gets to the stage where one can’t simply hide away the vanishing hair with a cover-up approach such as combing the hair sideways to cover the !
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bald spot for men, or pulling the hair up for women, something just needs to be done. Well, apparently aside from possible hair-loss treatments that one can resort to, certain thinning hair styles can also be done to make the approach more natural and accepting.
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Thinning hair styles for men and women would vary on the hair’s condition. There are special hair cuts or styles that would make fine hair look way better. However, one has to understand what fine hair actually is, as it may not be necessarily thin. It refers to a single strand’s diameter, so one can have fine hair that may be abundant; as they can have a lot of separate strands for every square inch.
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One can also have thinning hair, which means that the strands of the hair are small at the same time as having only a few of them. Various factors may cause an abundant hair to start thinning and look sparse in thickness. These factors may include age, stress, medication, diet, genes, and other aspects.
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Although the extent of thin hair condition will determine the most appropriate cut for an individual, a general rule is that a shorter and single length hair makes thin hair look its fullest. Therefore, there are top five thinning hair styles for any degree of thin hair for women:
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The Bob There are thousands of variants for this hair style. A short bob which is ear-lobe in length, will make the hair appear very healthy and somewhat twice as thick as it actually is. However, choose the length of your bob cut that would work well with your face’s shape.
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The Chop This hair style is in basic bob-cut length with uneven ends. It gives the hair shape and style, as well as can be easily maintained when in above-the-shoulder length. It improves the look of the hair than blunt cuts which lacks dimension and looks limp.
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The Crop This in reality refers to a tapered, short cut. It looks better on younger ladies; for more than forty-five year old women, be aware of what it does to the neckline and chin profile.
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The Lightly Layered Mid-Length One can opt for the shoulder or below shoulder length with regular trims and smart shape. It provides more volume to the hair.
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The Cap Cut This style is best for oval or petite shape faces. The allbangs approach of this cut gives emphasis on the face that gives the style improved height and fullness.
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Just keep in mind that people with thinning hair should stick with short cuts. The shortness of the cut should depend on the shape of the face. Wear the hair sleek and close to the head, with its end under or flipped up. For men, thinning hair styles should be a layered Caesar or crew cut that gives a thicker hair illusion. Thinning hair styles help creates a more natural and enhanced hair look, bringing out more confidence in people with thin hair problem.
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Chapter 7
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Oops My Hair Turned Out The Wrong Color…Now What?
So you’ve colored your hair and don’t like the result, what do you do next? Most women find it a hair-raising experience when the hair color they chose turns out to be a not-so-right thing for them. However, these situations no longer have to be that traumatic with the advancement of hair color removers.
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Hair color removers are designed to bring back the original color of the hair. So one doesn’t have to suffer the embarrassing red or messed up color they did with their hair. There are various brands of hair color removers in the market today. Check out these hair color removers:
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This hair color remover gently removes semi-permanent or permanent hair color. It brings back the hair’s original color, and takes only twenty-minutes from application. The ingredients are safe, ammonia and bleach free, and one can re-color the hair during the same day. This method is easy to use and is an effective way of removing unwanted hair color within twenty-minutes.
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The product works by shrinking down the molecules of the hair color so they become so small and just washes away. Its ammonia and bleach free ingredient makes it safe without the damaging effects that other products contain. Since several permanent hair colors lighten the hair in the process of coloring, removing it may not restore the natural or original shade of the hair. !
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Mild Hair Color Remover
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This hair color remover is a semi-permanent hair color remover that gently, quickly, and easily leaves the hair clean and set for re-coloring. It removes temporary and semi-permanent colors, and leaves the natural color of the hair untouched. It takes away the build-up of styling aids leftovers, leaving the hair soft, supple, and ready for color.
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Your stylist will simply apply the product to dry hair from an applicator bottle, working up lather and ensuring that every hair is covered. The hair is then wrapped in plastic cap and left for 30 minute under pre-heated dryer. Rinsing, shampooing, and conditioning follows and then hair is ready for recoloring.
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Hair color removers are the easy solutions to slip-ups in hair coloring; one can say goodbye to thwarting hair colors by bringing back the natural one or re-coloring it with a better one. Whether removing unwanted colors on the hair, or simply wanting to wear a new one, these hair color removers are easy-to-use products that get the job done! Ask your stylist for details at your next appointment.
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Chapter 8
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Hair Products For At Home Maintenance
With today’s varied hairstyles and rampant hair coloring, every woman and man alike will surely need hair products to care for their hair and preserve its beautiful looks. There are numerous hair products in the market today that go beyond the basics of shampoo and conditioners. Aside from the usual daily care hair products and tools such as flat irons, hair dry!
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ers, curling irons, and others, adds to giving the hair a boost. Check out these hair products that are essentials for the hair:
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Shampoos and Conditioners These are probably the most basic in hair care, with some of the best brands in the market today. They’re no longer limited to just hair washing but are already designed for virtually whatever purpose you want it to be, whether volume, reconstructing, moisturizing, purifying, or refining. Plus every shampoo and conditioner these days have specialties like for thin hair, damaged hair, permed hair, colored hair, dry hair, African-American hair, and more. Whatever the need, one will surely find it.
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Special Hair Care Products Hair products do not stop with shampoos and conditioners, it continues on to special hair products that enhance the hair’s condition. These products include hot-oil treatment products, hair relaxing products, cream gels, moisturizing leave-ons, styling lotions, straightening balm, and many more.
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Hair Brush Brushing the hair is tremendously important to maintain shine, appearance, and health of the hair. There are various types of hair brushes to suit every specific hair type and needs for styling. Every brush has a styling purpose and here are some of them: *Cushion Style Brush is suitable for medium-length straight hair and is good for mild scalp massages for healthy hair. *Paddle Brush is wide and flat, and is intended for long hair with one length, creating smooth and straight styles. *Sculpting Brush is ideal for giving short hair styles volume and is perfect for backcombing.
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*Thermal Round Brush is designed to help styling with blow dryers. They come in different sizes that vary on the wave or curl tightness that one wants to have.
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Hair Tool Products Hair tool products such as flat irons, curling irons, hair dryers, and other devices, provide ways of enhancing the hair and give it a chic look. It gives several options for women and men to wear their hair. They can look sleek and smooth today with the help of a flat iron, and have a curly charm tomorrow with curling irons. The salon look is easily achieved with these hair tool products.
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With the countless assortments of hair products on the market today, achieving a healthier and more beautiful hair is a breeze.
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Chapter 9
Hair Accessories: Easy & Stylish Hairstyles For Home
Flaunting stylish hair doesn’t always need to happen in the beauty salon. Even in the comforts of your home one can easily have a new look. One may skip the scissors yet try on different looks in the mirror by simply donning some of those little cute hair accessories just hiding inside the drawers.
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Hair accessories are not only chic but also one of the most practical and easiest ways to reinvent your hairstyle and over-all look in between salon visits. With the right mix and matching, hair accessories could also serve as perfect accents not only for your hair but for formal and casual outfits as well.
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We are all acquainted with the common hair accessories we can don our hair with. Most common of these are the headbands, ponytail holders, barrettes, and hair combs.
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Headbands: One of the timeless hair accessory pieces, headbands are considered one of the hottest trends in hair fashion especially during summer time when colorful scarf headbands in different width and patterns make waves on the heads of every woman under the sun who either have short or long hair. And why not? Headbands are not only perfect for holding hair away from the face, it also help absorb sweat. Even sporty gorgeous men like football star David Beckham wear it.
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Ponytail Holders: One can sport a clean and elegant hairstyle even with less effort by just wearing your hair up and back in a low or middle ponytail, a hairstyle celebrities sport even on the red carpet with a little bling bling or just simple black ponytail holders.
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Beaded Barrettes and Hair Combs: Glitzy beaded barrettes and jeweled classy hair combs come handy for women to become elegantly stylish with their short hair. Glamour and chic style could be achieved with just a little good fashion taste and creativity in selecting those hair accessory pieces.
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Cheap or expensive, simple or sparkly embellished, the various kinds of hair accessories just like all other fashion items if not properly used can make or break your get up, worst, your hair. So it’s also worthy to keep in mind the type of hair you have before donning those lovely little pieces of hair accessories. You can be confident in putting on smaller accessories if you have finer, shorter, and thinner hair. But if you have longer and thicker hair, it is advised to choose firmer
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and sturdier accessories such as those made of wood or more durable plastic.
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Finally, don’t sweat too much and have fun working on those lovely tresses. Hair accessories, after all, are designed to make hairstyling easy.
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Chapter 10
Hairstyles At Any Age: What Style Is For Me?
Hairstyles are now one of the barometers people use to tell the age and the kind of style one has even with ones back only facing them. The basis for this, perhaps, is the socially proven notion that a certain hairstyle unconsciously appeals to a certain age. Take, for instance, our grannies aged 60 and above whose helmet hairstyles seemed exclusive for women their age. Choosing a hairstyle today, however, no longer limits one to associate it with age rather it is now used to express one’s individuality and style and even allows one to defy age itself.
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At this age and time, everyone’s allowed to break the rules even in choosing hairstyles. Older women can wear a hairstyle worn by younger women while young people can get a hairstyle to look mature and more respectable. Whatever works for them, hairstyles create a new age of freedom for old and young alike. Here’s how to go about it.
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The 20s: If you’re on your 20s, it’s the best time to go experimenting on the hottest different hairstyles in town. Stop constraining yourself in maintaining a super long hair. It’s alright to start cutting it off and try on a new look with perhaps a short hair since your hair grows faster and thicker at this !
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age. You can add hair highlights or change hair color that would best help exude the mature youth in you.
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The 30s: Working moms mostly fall to this age. Unlike before however, women in their 30s could set aside plain ponytail style and get both funky and stylish with their hairstyle today such as wearing sexy long locks or waves and try on trendy hair accessories to hold it neatly when doing home chores or when taking care of the baby.
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The 40s: Life begins at 40 so stop wearing yourself old and try on hairstyles that would revive that youthful glow in you. Although you can’t be as experimentive as you were in your 20s but at least be more open to reinventing yourself such as confidently sporting long chic waves or curls or sleek layers if you want really a short hair style. Just be extra caring to your hair, which easily gets brittle at this age, and give it a regular hot-oil treatment and trimming at the parlor.
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The 50s: Spice it up with shoulder-length and voluminous hair. Don’t overdo or over style your hair because it will only make you look older. Go for natural-looking hairstyle that exudes a bouncy and healthy hair.
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The 60s: Short hairstyles best suit women in their 60s since it is less tedious to maintain and style. Go, however, for a trendy short hairstyle offered in modern salons and stay away from the helmet cut. Don’t worry about the silver hair since it’s a sexy trend today.
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No matter how old or young you are the most important thing is to wear a hairstyle that helps you exude the best confidence in you.
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Chapter 11
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Cool Summer Hair Styles
Say hello to blue skies and sunshine, and welcome the summer with hair styles that say a lot about your personality. When the hot days begin and temperatures start to rise, face it with cool summer hair styles that bring out the best in you. Whether conservative, playful, chic, flashy, or whatever the taste, there is always a fresh new look to show it off. Check out this summer’s hair styles by award-winning stylist Lyric of Just My Hair, to ease the summer swoon:
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The Nautical Look Trade in the high-maintenance hair with a sleek nautical look. The mane is extremely parted to the side, its ends a little pulled up with the use of hair gel. One can add highlights, as well as a few lowlights to give texture. The rebirth of accessories for the summer will make it brighter and colorful.
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The Flip and Pixie Look A full-bodied flip is a great way to catch attention. The hair stays in place while giving an excellent body to the hair. One can add accents like fake hair headband to give it a stylish twist. The pixie cut is an easy-to-wear summer hairstyle. With its short ear-lobe length and bangs, its a stylish and quick solution when one’s calendar is full. One can add colorful clips to hold back the bangs, giving it more of a cute look.
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untamed sexy look. If one has bangs, they may be kept straight to frame the face.
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The Smooth Look Make that coiffure sleek with straight smooth look. The hair looks sophisticated while touchable. This is a fashionable way to make the most of healthy hair. Accentuate the look with big hoop earrings, as they’re the season’s hottest accessory.
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The Curly Look Give life and bounce to a pencil-straight hair this summer by adding curls, curls, and lots of curls to the hair. Quick-set benders instantly give a boost to limp mane.
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The Playful look Add fun and playfulness to that look with multi-colored bands that secure the hair while enhancing youthfulness. Transform the hair into tomboyish tails with colored bands that match the summer’s fun atmosphere. One can also do several strands with multihued bands on the hairs top to create a charming style.
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The Bangs Look There are several ways to go short this summer. Whether airy and soft or bold and spiky, adding bangs gives a feminine touch to short summer hair styles. Fringy, short, long, or blunt bangs will create an I-have-a-lovely face statement.
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Summer hair styles are various, and they’ll make a refreshing way of dealing with the season’s scorching days. Be hip, be trendy, and hit that summer look with fun summer hair styles.
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Chapter 12
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Short Hairstyles For Today’s Woman
A woman’s hair is among the forgiving attributes about herself. It is the most easily changed and redefined feature that invents that new look. The hair is one of the few things that both men and women modified to create something new with their physical appearance and it costs less and is accomplished in just a few minutes. But when it comes to hairstyling, women are more vain and stylish.
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Additionally, any change that a woman does to hair is not permanent. Therefore, any cut she does not approve of can be altered in time. Haircuts always grow and hairstyles are always re-done. Long hairstyles are also an option, even while adding extensions to achieve this look. A short hairstyle also is now considered to be fabulous and fashionable.
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The short hairstyle is indeed a chic look that has found its place in trendy hairstyles of this contemporary era. From teenagers to older and mature women, they seem to have shared the same passion for that short hairstyle look. And one of the most talked-about short hairstyle among teenagers and younger women is the so-called layered haircut. An increasing number of young women preferred the layered cut because it can be maintained so easily. And above all, the layered hairstyle can be conveniently worn just the way it is to both formal and informal events, without being left behind in the hair cut trends. This short layered cut can be glamorously be flipped inwards or be flipped out. However you flipped it, you will be assured of the same sophisticated effect. The inward flip, on the other hand, is preferred by matured women while the outside flip creates a more hip and trendy appeal. !
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Another favorite by women sporting short hairstyle is the bobbed haircut. This type of haircut can be comfortably worn with highlights, bangs or layers for that soft and feminine touch, that others otherwise referred to as the severe look. Bob cuts can be asymmetrically cut too, for that funky yet feminine look. Another classification of the bobbed haircut is the A-line bob cut, wherein it is distinguished by an inward flip creating a more sophisticated look with futuristic appeal.
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However, a mature woman rarely goes for the A-line bobbed cut or outwardly flipped short hairstyle. Rather, she prefers a style that is not severe and is conservative, manageable but certainly not plain, and trendy yet not flamboyant. A short bob, with low side and high crown is more ideal for mature women with elongated thin face. The hairstyle is then softened with a side path and simple bangs flaunting teases just above the forehead or at the sides. Side burns and highlights are additional creative modifications that mature women may choose to collaborate into their short hairstyle.
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Chapter 13
Long Hairstyles For Today’s Woman
Certainly, a lot can be done with long hair. Long hairstyles are vast and varied. A person with long hair, despite of its being stick straight, curly or crimpy, are not that hard to manage. It is great to flaunt long hair, for it is versatile and can be managed in an assortment of styles and cuts. Long hairstyles can complement any hair color, as it can be suited to whatever shade it has.
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The long hairstyle is the envy of anyone around, specifically those with short hair. As per the Indian culture, long hair is thought of as the pinnacle of women’s beauty. While for the western cultures, it symbolizes a woman’s health. However, in Hollywood, to exhibit a long hairstyle is apprehended as in fashion. Notice that some of the celebrities left behind their crazy and wild hairstyles for the more feminine and traditional long tresses.
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With long hairstyle, you have endless list of plausible options regardless of whether you have curly or straight hair, frizzy or wavy hair. You can absolutely get away with any style if you have long locks. You can choose to have it hang loose or pull it in a bun. Whatever you do, you can be assured you will look great just the same.
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Among the commonly worn long hairstyle is the layered cut. This look may be applied to almost all hair types. However, it is best drawn into a woman with thicker hair. Layer cuts are most particularly trendy if the ends are flipped outward or inward. And thicker hair is just the best for this as this type of hair is easy to manage and groom. Straight hair, no doubt, will also be good with a layered cut, but it is a bit too tough to flip the ends, unless if curled or perm. On the other hand, the layer cut will be unnoticed for a woman with frizzy or curly hair. But it is befitting to take off some of the volume of hair, so it will not be too overwhelming for smaller or petite women.
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Long hairstyles adorned with curls is absolutely stunning if allowed to flow freely with clips on the sides. Or it can be clipped behind for a crowned effect. Also, a straight long hairstyle is equally magnificent if hanging loose. But the frizzy locks can really be messy if left opened or hanged
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loose. Therefore, women with such hair type should avoid hairstyles that require them to hang loose.
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A long hairstyle can easily be pulled in a ponytail, a casual yet chic style. In fact, unkempt or messy ponytails are considered more appealing compared to the clean and tight ones. For hair to be flexible and adaptable, try the long hairstyle and you will have no limits when it comes to hair fashion. Extensions are always a plus to achieve this look as well.
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Chapter 14
Hairstyle Magazines…Are Those Looks For You?
Mostly, people based their hairstyles by looking at some hairstyle photos online or in magazines. By looking at pictures of models or personalities and how their hair is cut and styled, you too can have information or ideas for that captivating look. However, you may need some favorable guidelines to guide your search for an appealing hairstyle that will suit you best. In keeping track of these relevant tips, you will be spared from possible hair disasters and more likely, you will acquire that haircut you desire the most.
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Hairstyle photos can be found in portfolios and hairstyle books conveniently displayed in salons, fashion magazines and online hairstyle sites. These pictures will provide you with numerous choices of hairstyles that you may want to carry with you. You can show a picture of your chosen hairstyle to your stylist and he or she may give you a realistic insight on how you will look with that particular style or you can ask for more of an opinion if such style will really look good on you.
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Have you tried going into the salon with your favorite hairstyle photo, only to come out looking so far behind the woman in the photo? Most people point a finger at their stylist, while a part of the blame is on the stylist for not guiding the client accordingly with regards to the chosen hairstyle. However, most of the blame is simply due to the wrong choice of hairstyle. You need to know, so as not to solely rely on your hairstylist for suggestions, that in choosing a perfect hairstyle, your facial contour and hair strands and texture play an essential role with regards to your preferences.
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Hairstyle photos are mere representations of what the models will look like with the styles they are sporting with. Therefore, do not expect to exactly look like or get the same effect with a particular style just because it looks good on the model. Remember that you are not the girl on the picture, and by all means, you may not share any physical similarities. Your structure and hair are totally different from that woman in the photo. Still, you can choose your style from hairstyle photos and eliminate anything that can end up with disastrous effect by complying few pointers.
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As you flip the pages of your favorite fashion magazine or as you browse online for more hairstyle photos, besides the cut itself, pay close attention to the hair texture the model has and the facial attributes she is flaunting. It will be very beneficial if you look into hairstyle photos with faces and hair that resemble your own. Be reminded of the fact that one reason a certain hairstyle looks great is because it suits well with the model sporting it.
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Also, keep in mind that models usually have the most ideal bone structures and beautiful faces, reasons enough why pictures of different hairstyles are all attractive. If you are in need of a cut that conceal something that you want to dimin!
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ish, focus your attention on the style. Ponder on whether a specific cut will enhance your natural beauty and compliment your best assets, or will it just take away your features?
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For a more beguiling appeal, consider interactive hairstyle photos online wherein you can easily upload your own photo and test with assorted hairstyles. This is definitely a wonderful way to try out styles before going into salons and wasting money and time should your chosen hairstyle be inappropriate for you.
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If you think you have found a few hairstyle photos that you like, ask the opinion of your hairstylist whether those styles you have chosen, will result to a desirable outcome, or ask which one is really befitting for you. Once you agreed to a particular style, then go and have the best crowning glory ever.
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Chapter 15
Prom Hairstyles For That Momentous Night
For most teenagers, the prom is one of the most remembered events during their high school days. Only when set aside next to their graduation does prom takes a backseat as among the most memorable affair in a teenager’s life. This explains why it is essential to find the perfect prom hairstyle to complete one’s look for that one magical evening. Together with thorough planning and scouting for the equally stunning dress and bejeweled accessories is practicing and trying out possible choices for the most desired prom hairstyle.
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the actual affair. Regardless of having your hairdo done by a professional hairstylist, he or she will appreciate it if you discuss with him or her first how you want to look on your prom night and can even suggest some benevolent ideas for your prom hairstyle. In doing so, not only are miscommunications avoided, but also felicitous output will be attained, even better.
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However, before you begin to rant about your prom hairstyle with your hairstylist or even before trying it out on yourself, it is advisable if you find varied choices first. One of the places bequeathing possible choices is the cyberspace. Online catalogs for prom hairstyles can be the place to go for you. There are hundreds of styles for you to choose from by simply browsing the Internet. Once you have your selections, you can just print the photos and show them to your hairstylist, or anyone you contracted to do you prom hairstyle.
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As you look into vast collections of prom hairstyle images, bear in mind the cut and style of the dress you will match your hairdo with. Go for the style that will surely compliment your personality, as well as your hair texture. Like for example, a limp and too fine hair is not favorable for intricate and full-bodied hairstyles. But if you stubbornly go for this kind being the type of hair mentioned, it will only result to a messy heap indicating an undignified prom hairstyle. You do want to avoid this, don’t you? Therefore, opt for the simple yet elegant touch of a French twist that is easier to attain and befitting for a fine hair type.
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Now, if you think you have what you need for your prom night, then practice the styles and look and see if it suits you well, just as you imagined it would be. It helps a lot to practice on your own tresses week or days before the actual night, to give yourself sufficient time to change it, in case it !
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does not blend with anything, or in instances like your hair is not up for such style. Taking ample time to plan everything will greatly reduce your anxiety and definitely will save you from any prom hairstyle crisis.
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Proms happen once in a lifetime, so making it as memorable as possible is important. Get that fancy prom hairstyle, and complete an amazing prom look.
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Chapter 16
Wedding Hairstyles: Just For You On That Special Day
One of the many things a bride prepares for her upcoming big day is her hairstyle. Every bride does want that perfect wedding hairstyle to enchant her guests. In relation to this, soon-to-be-married women are in active search for the best hairstyle that will look dashing on them, the same way their wedding gowns do.
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In previous years, a bride sporting the classic short hair would not consider the cascading curls or the up do for her wedding hairstyle, for the simple reason that these mentioned styles would be impossible to attain with her limited amount and length of hair. However, these days, such hairstyles are manageable. With dyes and hair extensions, your look can be overwhelmingly transformed. Hairstylists of today can already create unimaginable wedding hairstyles, thus, brides no longer worry whether they have long or short haircuts. What a bride only needs is the kind of wedding hairstyle that will truly suit her.
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Elegance is most sought when it comes to a wedding hairstyle. Hairstyles such as an elegant up do will definitely satisfy every bride. To flaunt that wedding hairstyle a bride loves, she will absolutely be radiant, exuding natural beauty and happiness that will sure wow every guest in the party, not to mention the waiting groom who is equally mesmerized and proud. Alternatively, a bride who opts for a simpler wedding hairstyle that is more manageable will certainly look as beautiful as she first walked down the aisle, even after hours of photos, entertaining guests, receptions and speeches.
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Empress wedding hairdos are specifically popular. These creations consist of tight curls that can look stunning regardless of any hair color. This kind of wedding hairstyle sports that Roman Empress look or that of a Greek goddess, and can even be more beautiful if worn with a tiara. Brides who have worn this particular wedding hairstyle on their weddings were dazzling and simply sensational.
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For brides-to-be, in choosing that desirable wedding hairstyle, put into consideration your overall wedding theme. You may be eyeing a particular style, but it is much better if it coincides with your theme and your wedding gown. The total effect will definitely be more stunning. But of course, apart from incorporating it with the theme of your wedding, a comfortable and extra special wedding hairstyle must be ensured. Talk to your hairstylist for he or she can provide insights on what will look good on you. Your choice may be better if done with this or that, and only your hairstylist can speak for it. Therefore, you two talk it out well.
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It pays to have a trial run before your most awaited day. Schedule an appointment with your make up artist and hairstylist to see for yourself if your chosen wedding hairstyle does look perfect for you. Moreover, it even helps to try first, !
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different bridal hairstyles beforehand to make sure what looks great with this and that. Do not neglect the fact that what looks good on a photograph or with others may not look that great with you. Trial is essential.
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Furthermore, in selecting that wedding hairstyle, consider the accessories you are planning to wear along with your hairdo. Will it blend so well, or will it drastically affect the overall look? Be open and be prepared for anything. Check out and try out everything before you finally decide the kind of wedding hairstyle you will show off on your most special day.
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