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Have a Peice of Vanilla Fudge by Anne Veck
If hearing the words VANILLA FUDGE makes you hungry, get hungry for a hairstyle change! Don’t go halfway about turning heads this year, do it in a major way and change the color, change the cut, change the style or better yet, change them all! Anne Veck’s VANILLA FUDGE is one of the latest delicious collections to shine in 2010.
Anne Veck’s VANILLA FUDGE collection blends funk with class perfectly. These looks can easily go from day to evening and stylish as they are, they can also be seen off the runway and on the sidewalk from the super model right down to the average girl next door.
Anne Veck doesn’t have a ‘typical’ style but one thing is for sure: her hairstyle color always pops and the styles are always sharp. Bright, healthy shades of orange, auburn, red and yellow are always refreshing in the colder months when most people go dark. Be daring with shades that you wouldn’t normally sport in 2010 and make being bold a resolution of yours starting with your look.
Oooh red! If only we could all be natural red heads and pull it off. The length and style of this do is gorgeous. Curled up at the bottom to add volume, this luscious look is a definite attention getter.
This short deep red hairstyle is sexy. It stands between playful and professional and can be ideal for the busy woman who needs a fuss free hairstyle with plenty of class.
A fresh shade of dark brown with hues of red is a great addition to this collection. This year, do something exciting to your hair and try something new.
Via: Have a Peice of Vanilla Fudge by Anne Veck
SHARP CLEAN LOOKS BY NICOLE ABELA
When I first saw the hairstyles of HAIR MACHINE’S Nicole Abela I was both intrigued and pleased. Her styles come at a time where new and innovative looks are not only welcomed but encouraged. Gone are the days stylists have to stick with the tried and true. Fortunately her hairstyles aren’t totally out of this world where creativity becomes something forced and un-wearable. How many times have you looked at a runway model saying “no one in the world would EVER wear that in public!!”- if you’re like myself, many. Nicole brings newness to the table that expresses her ingenuity while making the styles ‘everyday people friendly’.
The following three are my favorite: Check out this heart shaped hairstyle top left-I absolutely adore it (no pun intended). It’s clean, sharp and most of all sexy. Placing its point in the center of the forehead, this look brings back a very retro...long cigarette smoking kinda feel.
This blond bob style haircut is anything but simple; evenly cut at the bangs falling over her eyebrows, her hair falls slightly longer in a curve by the corner of her eye and then cuts sharp by the ears to complete her look.
Brilliant big curls lend delicious volume to this curly hairstyle. This wavy do is a wonderful way to attract attention and perfect for an evening out. While each curl is placed nicely, they are not so uniform that it looks unnatural. There is almost a perfect messiness in her curls that helps to finish the overall look.
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2010 MAKE ME LOOK YOUNGER
I always do my research on products before I actually become the guinea pig for them...call me chicken but after one too many rash break outs I decided to read some reviews first and test later. Upon my latest exploration of products however, I realized how people’s experiences will vary from person to person and sometimes the only way to see how a product fares is to try it for myself. In this case, ELIZABETH ARDEN’S PREVAGE was the product I’ve heard a mixture of opinions on but anything that boasts of wrinkle reducing properties has my attention right away. Some people have received this as a sample from my review reviews and they’re honestly not in a position to speak about long term benefits or lack thereof because this is the sort of product that takes weeks to see a difference-at least from my experience.
At 35, it’s not easy fighting these lines that pop up unannounced...yes they gave me warning as I sat baking in the sun...stopped wearing moisturizer in cold, dry climate and used harsh chemical treatments on my skin but darn it...I’m only 35!!! With all the claims of PREVAGE being one of the more potent wrinkle reducers and spot diminishers, short of going for micro-dermabrasion, I had to use it a full 2 months before I gave my honest assessment. So what did I honestly think of PREVAGE Face Advanced Anti-Aging Serum?
First let’s present the claims:
Major Reduction and removal of fine lines and lesser facial wrinkles
Smoothing over and filling of deeper, more prominent facial expression lines & wrinkles
General evening of the skin surface and complexion
Overall more radiant and symmetrical skin appearance
There were also some negative reactions based on people’s trials such as:
Slight Skin Irritation upon initial days of application
Slightly expensive (although outweighed by results seen in many PREVAGE testimonials)
Major irritation noted in people with truly delicate and sensitive skin types
2 months later and I have to admit that not only am I still here (thank God), I am absolutely loving my skin-the quality, the look, the feel. Now, admittedly I’ve also begun to take much better care of myself overall since the beginning of 2010. I drink plenty of water, exercise more and use an amazing facial wash; I’ve also become a bit obsessive about what foods I eat to help with my personal skin issues. Could those be contributing to my amazing skin experience? Probably...but honestly, if I hadn’t done those things in addition to the cream, I’m pretty sure my skin would look just as smooth. Since using this PREVAGE, my lines are significantly less noticeable...are they gone? I can’t say for certain but definitely much nicer to look at. I never had any rashes, no dry patches and the cream makes my face wonderfully soft.
I give PREVAGE an 8 on 10 with my experience. Although it seems to do what it promises, I wouldn’t be too hasty to throw away my new found beauty regimen; in fact I think the routine is working for me perfectly. I do take 2 points away for the cost however; at $200 CDN dollars a bottle for 1.7 fl.oz./50 ml you better be DARN sure this thing works!! Would I pay that when I run out? Depends on my budget, but unless they come up with something cheaper and just as effective, I’m afraid my bank account will slowly deplete.
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Celebrate Valentines Day With More Than A Box Of Chocolates
Minneapolis, MN Many men and women head to the lingerie and chocolate stores to stock up on goodies for their sweeties before Valentine’s Day. This year it’s time to remind your clients that beauty, fashion and sex appeal can start with their clothes on! Don’t let your clients go bare this year with the same old hairstyle. Offer them a sleek, sexy new Whirl-a-Style updo that will wow their date, yet take very little time to create.
All Whirl-a-Style Products can be used to create various salon updo hairstyle designs for holiday parties, proms, weddings, special occasions or any stylish look. Each professional Whirl-a-Style Hairstyling Product has a special slit down the center through which hair is conveniently pulled, rolled and then styled as desired. By taking a simple bun or twist, you can quickly create unlimited elegant new hairstyles.
If you are not familiar with Whirl-a-Style, they will be glad to teach you some of the hottest new hairstyles to create on your clients! We offer step-by-step illustrations that are easy to follow. This Valentine’s Day, offer your clients something they can’t do themselves; a sexy new upstyle that will last all night long.
1. Divide hair into two equal sections vertically down the center of the head.
2. Take the first section and pull hair through the slit of a Whirl-a-Style Hairstyler. Holding the Hairstyler out the side and up.
3. Start rolling the hair in toward the center of the head.
4. Right before the last roll, close Hairstyler and roll one more time in the same direction.
5. The French Twist should land right in the middle of the head. Pin to hold in place.
6. Take the other section and pull through the slit of the Whirl-a-Style. Again, holding the Hairstyler out to the side and up.
7. Roll the Hairstyler towards the center of the back of the head.
8. Right before the last roll close Whirl-a-Style and roll once more in the same direction.
9. The second French Twist should land in the center of the back of the head, lined up right next to the first French Twist. Pin to hold in place.
Also, at the end of the night when your client is ready to pull their hair down, Whirl-a-Style naturally curls hair -- leaving them with a full and sexy wave.
All Whirl-a-Style Products help professional hair designers create inspired beauty, positive self-image and creativity for their salon clients. This Valentine's Day Whirl-a-Style is offering a FREE Marketing Packet. Salons are welcome to download and print any or all of the three counter cards and posters found. You can either email info@Whirl-a-Style.com or download from the newly designed website at www.Whirlastyle.com. This one-of-a-kind series of hairstyling tools transcends all boundaries of professional hair design artistry! Plus, Whirl-a-Style hair design devices can be used for both your salon services as well as to provide a unique extra take-home retail product.
Experience it once. Never go without it again! For more information regarding Whirl-a-Style services and products for your salon, call 800-553-5004, email info@WhirlaStyle.com or visit their website at: www.WhirlaStyle.com.
Editorial Note: For further information contact Tiffany Neumann or Larry Oskin Marketing Solutions, Inc. PHN 703-359-6000 EML:Tiffany@mktgsols.com Marketing Solutions is a full service marketing, advertising, graphic design and PR agency specializing in the professional beauty business with manufacturers, distributors, salons and day spas as clients.
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Get An Andrew Barton Inspired Do This February
Not every hairstyle is suitable for the office but after work ends, nearly anything goes. Andrew Barton has a way of making hairstyles bigger and definitely better so whip out your fat curling irons, hairspray, and bright colors or simply go to the hair salon to get an Andrew Barton inspired do.
Whether it's a long hairstyle, short hairstyle, or an updo, almost everyone loves curls and Andrew brings this look of curly to the next level of BIG! Seen on left, these locks are long, rich in color, and certainly not lacking in volume. Pull your hair out of that high pony tail and go for the gold with something fun and different after the 9-5. If you're not blessed with THIS much hair, extensions and big curlers might get you halfway there.
What look do you want to create? Shiny black straight hair makes a bold statement and this look is no exception. This thick shoulder length hairstyle falls to her shoulders appearing much thicker and voluminous in the back than in the fringe. No one likes a hairstyle that does not budge and this one moves.
What would onlookers think if you strutted out of the office with this hairstyle? That you are crazy? How about bold...innovative...trendy...chic...or just take fabulous care of your hair! The shine on this do is incredible and while this pin straight look might not be for everybody, no one can say they would not admire the person with enough guts to try it out.
Pulled right off this face, this look is wonderful for height, volume and expressing sheer confidence. Ideally a light hairspray is holding this together so it can still move when nodding the head or walking down the street. The different layers in this hairstyle give a special look of thick to thin from top to bottom and is definitely the IN look at the moment.
Via: Get An Andrew Barton Inspired Do This February
Colorful Hues From Tracey Hughes
Besides having the reputation for being one of the friendliest places on earth, having adorable kangaroos, cuddly koalas and amazing surfing conditions, Australia is also renowned for having some of the most incredible hairstylists around the globe.
Tracey Hughes, Creative Director of Collingwood’s Mieka Hairdressing is one of the best to hail from down under and it’s no surprise she has been recently named Australian Hairdresser of the Year Finalist at the prestigious Australian Hair Fashion Awards for 2010.
PARAGON, her latest photographic submission can be best characterized as presenting her distinct style and in this deliciously colorful collection, her style highlights more than the cut, style and texture.
Tracey’s hairstyling hub, Mieka hairdressing, has received more than 200 awards including Salon of the Year a total of 7 times; w
e believe Paragon is a collection sure to bring in yet another one.
Whoever would have thought that highlights of green, purple and red would be so complimentary to a hairstyle? Tracey Hughes of course-who else!
Bright, bold and brilliant curls scream for attention-and get it.
This pin straight hairstyle is spiced up with bold color in the bangs.
Dark full voluminous waves bring this hairstyle from the average set of curls to va va voom.
Via: Colorful Hues From Tracey Hughes
What Can I do With My Short Hair Already
So you got your hair cut short and suddenly discover you're not creative enough to do anything interesting with it. What now? If you can't kidnap your hairstylist then perhaps finding inspiration from Barbara Wuillot who is sure to get you out of your rut is more up your alley. Sleek and sexy is never a bad thing and thanks to evolving times, women have more mental liberation and physical freedom to experiment with their hairstyles. I'll bet you have tons of hair accessories just sitting on a desk somewhere waiting to be picked up and explored...go on!! Explore! Short hair doesn't have to be simply let out frill free- make it exciting by using clips, bandeau's, scarfs and any other accessory you have lying around unused.
Spike it up! Do something fun with it; create a new character for a day. This bad girl look is sexy, bold and asking for attention.
Just get out of bed? It must be amazing to wake up, run your hands through your tresses and be out the door...oh yes, brush your teeth first of course!
Chic, classy and romantic, this look is perfect for softening your appearance.
If you want a real sleek look, opt for some hair gel or paste. This really gives a great retro S wave at the top of the head.
Via: What Can I do With My Short Hair Already
HAIR MACHINE BRINGS BACK THE SHARP AND SEXY FOR MEN
Whatever happened to the clean cut man whose hair was nicely trimmed by his ears; the man who always looked sharp for work, chic for dates and perfect for meeting your mother? He’s baa-aack! For awhile there, it seemed we lost him altogether – with the emergence of funky longer haired celebrity males, runway models and every day men feeling more comfortable with longer locks, the shorter haired variety was a bit forgotten. As long as Australia’s Hair Machine is around, they’re sure to remind us that a man's short hairstyle can still be super chic without being too prim or too proper.
I had to put my favorite hairstyle at the top of the page as I am absolutely crazy about this look. Short enough to be clean and long enough to be tousled with, this hairstyle length is perfect for being taken seriously at work and for letting loose after hours.
The messy look, if we can call it that, certainly does not look messy but it also is not too perfect with every hair falling into place. This comfortable laid back style is far more appealing than something too contrived.
Still clean and classy, this hairstyle would rock in a three piece suit or some baggies and a t-shirt. It is the right length to pull off many looks.
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TOP NOTCH HAIRSTYLES FOR YOUR MAN IN 2010
If you’re tired of seeing your man with the same ol’ do, words like ‘GET A HAIRCUT’ might not inspire him as much as showing him pictures of professional styles suitable for his hair type and face shape. Hair Machine is at the top of our list when it comes to great men's (and women’s) hairstyles and this American Crew collection is no exception. Stylist Damien Rinaldo, finalist in the 2010 American Crew Face Off competition, shows us how a man's hair can actually become a style instead of just a cut! Go grab your man and plop him down in front of the computer for a taste of what could be.
Although not every man can pull off the hair in the face look, hair combed onto the forehead by the eyebrows is no longer associated with school boys. More and more men are sporting the brushed forward look which really adds a sense of chic.
If there is anything opposite to the brushed down look, it is the spiked up look. This is a great hairstyle for a man with confidence and we all know every woman loves that.
Ahhh...the curly haired hairstyle. I have to admit that while I am a sucker for a man with curly hair, I do prefer this type of look over any other curly hairstyle I have previously seen. Falling nicely on his head and around his face, this look is wonderful for a laid back man with class.
Via: TOP NOTCH HAIRSTYLES FOR YOUR MAN IN 2010
Turning Heads With JET RHYS
For those of you on the colder side of the border who may not have heard of Jet Rhys, open your minds to the various looks of this extremely creative hairstylist.
"Rhys has a reputation for doing things differently and he attracts like-minded talent. The vision for the shoot was influenced by the photographic work of Alfred Stieglitz from the early 1900’s and Richard Avedon’s work in the 1950’s & 60’s. Combining this, with our photographer Andrea Giaier’s work with landscapes, we set out to achieve an ethereal effect and to evoke a feeling of timeless mystery. These images seem to speak to you from a distant past but contain forms so unorthodox and innovative that they could be from the future.
The shapes combine a formidable powerful internal structure with outlines so silky and feathery that they impart a three dimensional quality. Color clashing and complimenting at the same time, was strategically placed in a unique way to enhance the silhouette of the shapes.
Hair and make-up JetRhys Creative team."
Many women hesitate to cut their hair super short in fear of looking boyish, or thinking it simply will not suit them after they have taken the plunge. If you have enough confidence to sport this look, you will be turning heads for all the right reasons.
This is my favorite look in the collection. The same hairstyle can be flared out at the sides to look free flowing; either way, to say the look is modern is an understatement - this rocks!
Gorgeous combed out to the side. It might not be for everyone but for those it suits, more power to them. Confident, fun and trendsetting, what more can a girl ask for?
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8 Steps for Your Most Beautiful Day
The current trend in Bridal Fashion is of simple elegance. Undone is the new ‘do, and this season offers us a romantic revival of mid-century simplicity with a fresh finish. Our modern brides are trading in elaborate headdresses and veils for sleek twists on classic chignons and super chic headbands. Make-up should be ultra clean. Create a bridal glow with a bare-faced style beauty, or go more dramatic with the oh-so-in red lip and a vintage flair. They key for a stylish bride in 2010 is to look polished without looking like it took all day. Be soft, be touchable, and don’t be afraid to leave a little lipstick on that blushing groom’s cheek.
1. Plan ahead! Start a wedding folio with hair pics that you love. --- AND pics that you hate. It helps your stylist, and you, to understand what you desire for your big day, while steering clear of any gaps in communication that could lead to bad prom hair experiences.
2. 6 months- Consult with a few stylists and salons and find one that suits your needs and that of your bridal party. Ask questions! Do they travel? Can they close down the salon for a more private experience? Are there fees for those things? In all of the hub-bub of the day, it will be such a relief knowing your beauty team has planned ahead for you.
3. 3 months- See your stylist and consult about your big day. Go over your folder of images, and get your first trim and color. This will give you the time to fine-tune any changes in the cut or color BEFORE the big day. Make appointments for follow-up services you’ll need before the wedding like shine treatments, glosses or color retouches) (Begin Byu-ti Hair Therapy’s Bio-Niu vitamins for healthy hair that grows twice as fast!)
4. 2 months- Have your hairstyle trial. Take advantage of the fabulous test-run do and plan a fun evening out with the future Mr.!
5. 2-4 weeks- Color & Cut. You’ve got the formulation perfect, and having these services done this far ahead of time allows the color to settle and soften to look more natural and lived in.
6. 2 days- Perform an at-home treatment. Drench hair with a deep conditioner like Pureology’s NanoWorks masque; wrap hair in hot steam towel for 15 minutes. Rinse.
7. 1 day-prepare your hair for your big day by having a blow-dry for your day-before event. Not only will your hair be in the perfect condition for holding your style, you’ll look fabulous at the rehearsal dinner, too!
8. Wedding Day– Do not wash hair (unless recommended by your stylist). Have hair styled as planned.
Be Beautiful!
Ask Andi! For more Bridal hair inquiries, contact Andi@getaDAMNhaircut.com
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