All About Straight Hair

If you have been blessed with fairly straight hair, then you are lucky and the envy of many women (myself included). Thick hair that is mostly straight, with maybe a slight wave is usually the easiest hair to style. Your natural wave loves to be curled and styled, and yet is easy to straighten and looks fabulous worn straight.

Women with tight curly hair, or fine, dead straight hair that has little body and refuses to hold curl (yes, that's me!) struggle to style our hair at times.

If your hair is not quite as straight as you want it, you have some easy options to temporarily straighten your hair: straightening products, hair dryer or straightening iron.

If your hair is really not straight and you want to get rid of your curl permanently (well, at least 6 months), you have the option of professionally straightening your hair.

HOW TO BLOW DRY HAIR STRAIGHT

Blowdrying your hair straight is definitely the cheaper option to permanently straightening your hair - all it takes is a few tools and products and a bit of practice.

What do I need?

- A hairdryer

- A large round brush. The size of the brush will depend on the length of your hair - your hair needs to be long enough to wrap around the brush once.

- A large paddle brush for final smoothing.

- Clips to keep hair out of the way. Large flat clips that hairdressers use work best.

- Styling products - products that protect your hair from moisture and hold the style. Moisture is what reverts the hair back to its natural wave, so products like mousse protect hair from moisture as well as heat damage.

- Gloss or serum to smooth over hair, remove frizz and finish off the look

• Start by washing your hair with a volumising range. Browse our Volumising range.
• Comb with a wide-toothed comb to remove any tangles. Partially blow-dry your hair to get rid of excess moisture.
• Spray a volumising tonic on your hair, or a handful of mousse spread from tips to ends for extra oomph.
• Pin hair up and take out small sections at a time to blow-dry. Hold the dryer in one hand and a styling brush in the other.
• Place the brush underneath the first section of hair and position it at the roots. Keep the tension on the hair (without tugging too hard) and move the brush down towards the ends, while directing the air flow down the hair, following the movement of the brush.
• Blow-dry using a large, round brush with a metal core. Wind hair completely up the brush, focusing on creating lift at the roots. Gently blast hair with a hair-dryer until dry.
  Browse our range of Hairdryers.
• Curl the brush under at the ends to achieve a slight bend. Continue until the back sections are completely dry and then repeat on the top sections of hai
• Finish with a light, flexible hairspray. Browse our range of HairSprays.
• Remember, practice makes perfect!

HOW TO USE A STRAIGHTENING IRON

What do I need?

- A temperature controlled straightening iron

- Styling products - products that protect your hair from moisture and hold the style. Moisture is what reverts the hair back to its natural wave, so products like mousse protect hair from moisture as well as heat damage.

Things to remember:

Also start with clean, DRY hair. If possible, use a leave-in conditioning spray after washing your hair, but before starting to straighten.

Hair must be completely dry, as slightly damp hair will respond badly to straightening. Also using a heated appliance on damp hair causes the hair to "cook" from the steaming, swelling the hair shaft and forcing the protective moisture from the cortex of the hair.

Use a flat iron appropriate for your hair length. Wider irons are suitable for very long hair, but most women are better off using an appliance with heating plates 1" to 1 ½ " wide. These smaller irons offer better control and are lighter in weight.

Section your hair into small, manageable sections. If you try and straighten a big chunk of hair at once, you will get an uneven result. The hair on the outside might straighten but hair in the middle won't have been straightened. Work on smaller sections and you will get a much straighter look.

Use a small amount of styling product to maintain the style. Using a spray of hairspray on the straightened sections, or a small amount of mousse or gel when drying your hair, will extend the life of your hair style. Your straightened hair will last longer.

Instructions

Take a small section of hair. Starting at the roots, work the flat iron through the length of your hair slowly, but keep the iron moving.
After each draw, comb your hair smooth.
Continue, piece by piece until all of your hair is straight.

PROFESSIONAL HAIR STRAIGHTENING

Permanent Straightening

What is it? It's a perm that improves the condition of the hair as it straightens it. There are a few names for it - Bio Ionic Professional Haircare System, Japanese Ionic Hair Straightening - yet they are all the same.

How does it work? First a treatment to prep your hair. Next, a setting solution. Then a rinse and light dry off before hours of flat-iron work. After this, you have straight hair. They rinse again and apply a solution so your hair remembers to stay straight. A quick dry off and iron and you're done. But no washing your hair for two days.

What hair types are (most) suitable? Those with thick, healthy, unbleached hair are the best candidates.

Which hair types are not suitable? Fine, weak or dry hair or hair that is overly processed/colored. However there are lotions that cater to variations in strength and thickness, meaning those with fine but strong hair can still get the treatment.

How long does it take? Usually about five hours. If the hair is very thick, curly or long it can take up to 10 or 11 hours.

How much does it cost? It can range anywhere from $150 to $1000 depending on the salon and the particular solutions being used (ie Bio Ionic is more expensive than Japanese solutions)

Some quick-fixes include using permanent straighteners and relaxers- most of which you can find in supermarkets and drug stores to apply in your own home. 

A relaxer is best suited for people who have hair that is especially difficult to style. This usually applies to people of African or Caribbean descent who have coarse and frizzy hair. The relaxer is a strong chemical substance that is applied to dry hair and then left on the hair anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes. The relaxer works chemically with the composition of your hair, weighing it down in certain areas and removing curls. Relaxers must be reapplied to new hair growth.

All About Curly Hair Care

For those of you with curly hair, you'll admit it can be both a blessing and a hassle. When your curls look good, they really look good. But all it takes is a slight change of weather and you've got frizz problems! 

It's true, curly hair can sometimes need a bit more care and attention than straight hair to keep it looking its best. Hairstyle.com has curly hair information and advice, hairstyles for curly hair and curly hair care tips that will have your locks looking their best.

It is important to understand your hair - once you understand what works with your curly hair, you can really enjoy your hair and learn to love it.

HOW TO STYLE CURLY HAIR

If you have wavy hair:

Give your naturally wavy hair more defined curls. Take small sections of your hair while its damp, and roll them up into little balls. Secure them into place with pins. Once your hair is dry, unpin your hair. Do not brush, instead just use your fingers to piece out your curls.

Not every stylist knows how to cut curly hair. Ask various salons if they have someone who specializes in curly haircuts. Curly hair needs to be cut wet so you can see the natural shape.

Layers can look great with curly hair, but don't get the layers cut too short as your curly hair will turn into a pouf.

To get perfect ringlets, start with damp hair.

Step 1: Apply a dime-sized amount of serum AND gel through hair from mid-strand to the ends.

Step 2: Take small sections from the top of your head & twist them down to the ends. Let them fall.

Step 3: Dry sections with a diffuser from roots to ends. (Don't scrunch your curls otherwise you could cause frizzing, instead cup the hair from below).

Step 4: When hair is almost completely dry, bend over & shake curls loose. Massage hair at the crown, this will add body.

Step 5: Flip hair back & finish styling with your fingers. Do NOT use a brush.

TWISTED UPDO

Hair twists and updos are always a very popular style. Sweep hair into a ponytail that rests at the back of the crown. Allow your curls to billow out over the top of the base. Secure the ends loosely against the back of the scalp to form a soft curly bun.

HALF UP / HALF DOWN STYLE

Once you have washed, dried and applied some product in your hair to really define your curls, this style is quick and easy to do.

Using your thumbs, position them just above your ear lobes. Slide your thumbs inwards at a 45 degree angle, towards the center of your head. When your thumbs meet, lift that top section of hair and tie it into a ponytail. Either tie it at the back of your crown, or try a looser, more casual look and tie the ponytail lower down.

SIDE SWEEP

A sexy side ponytail - a sleek smooth crown, that ties behind one ear and displays a beautiful cascade of loose curls.

Use a flat iron to straighten your hair from roots to middle of your hair. Brush your hair to one side and tie into a low ponytail. Separate the ponytail section into 1 inch sections and use a small to medium barrel curling iron to create ringlets. Holy the iron in place for up to 30 seconds.

CURLY HAIR CARE

• The best products for curly hair are alcohol-free products. Curly hair is naturally more fragile and dry than straight hair. Products that contain alcohol dry out your hair, and you want to avoid these products if your hair is curly.
• Minimize breakage by allowing your hair to air-dry as often as possible.
• Some curly haired women will skip every other shampoo and just use conditioning rinses. Shampoo at least once a week to avoid greasy hair and a build up of products, but if you shampoo too often this will dry our your hair and leave it frizzy.
• Use a moisturizing shampoo to help hydrate the scalp.
• Tip: Comb some conditioner through your hair before shampooing.
• On non-shampooing days, rinse your hair with warm water, apply conditioner and rinse well. This will give you clean hair, without stripping away the protective oils.
• Apply mousse to still-damp hair and spread from roots to end. This will help control frizz.
• Other ways to control frizz - use some leave-in conditioning products, or anti-frizz hair serums.
• DO NOT use a brush on your curly hair. Use a widetoothed comb or your fingers to detangle your curls.
• Always comb the conditioner through your hair when washing it. This will help evenly spread the conditioner from root to end. Detangle your hair before rinsing out the conditioner.
• To control frizzy hair, use an anti-frizz serum to smooth the frizz, add shine and condition your hair. Most serums contain silicone which sits on top of the hair shaft and protects hair from heat.

WANT CURLY HAIR?

Do you want curly hair? You might want to look into getting a perm or body wave.

A perm does not mean a scary, crimped Poodle-Do of the 80s. Perms have come a long way, and the result is a much more natural look. A perm can add body to limp hair, give you sexy loose waves or the corkscrew curls you've always wanted but weren't born with.

PERM

Perms work best on thick, strong hair that hasn't been colored. If you have a few highlights or even a full color, that is ok. But heavy highlighted, double processed hair can leave your hair fragile and slightly damaged. The strong chemicals for a perm could totally kill your hair if its already damaged.

If you're not sure if your hair could handle a perm, ask your stylist. They will want to know your hair history and can tell you if you are a suitable candidate for a perm.

Here's a trick to try at home. Take a few strands of hair and put them in a glass of water. If they float, your hair is healthy. If they sink, your hair is damaged and is soaking up moisture.

A perm will take about 1-2 hours, depending on the length of your hair. The way it works- chemicals are used to break and reform the structural bonds of your hair. After the hair is wrapped on a perm rod and the hair is placed in the physical shape we want it to take. The size of the rod determines the tightness of the curl. A chemical solution is applied which raises the cuticle of the hair strand and breaks of the bonds that of your natural hair wave pattern. 

After this chemical solution has been rinsed off, a neutralizer is used to reform the bonds of the hair and sets the new curl pattern.

If done correctly a perm will last about 2-6 months.

Body Wave

What is it? A new take on the horrid old "perm". It's a loose body wave and gives hair movement and volume. 

How does it work? It depends on the natural texture and condition of the hair. If the hair is dead-straight, large curls are done to create a soft, natural wave. If the hair already has a slight wave, the natural curl is emphasised by focusing on the bottom layers of the hair. This is all achieved with large rollers and strong setting solution. 

What hair types are (most) suitable? Those with healthy hair who are looking for a little bit of oomph, or those with the kind of limp hair that just sits there.

Which hair types are not suitable? Anyone with bleached, overcolored hair.

How long does it take? Usually around one and a half hours.

How much does it cost? From $60 to $150.

Temporary methods for curling your hair

HOME-MADE RAG CURLERS/ROLLERS
You will need to make 40 rag curlers depending on the thickness and ultimate length of your hair.
Use clean old sheets or old t-shirts to make the rag strips. Make sure they are natural fiber and lint free! Cut or tear into strips about an inch wide and 6 inches long. If your hair is very long you made need longer strips.
Wash your hair and let it dry until its just a little damp. Section your hair into ½ - 1 inch sections. Take one of the rags and lay it alongside the section of hair. Wrap the hair around the rag in a spiral, leaving enough cloth at the top and bottom so you can tie the ends together. Make sure the end of the strand isn't sticking out anywhere. The tighter you wrap the hair the tighter the curls will be.
Finish wrapping up the rest of your hair and then go to bed! The rags shouldn't be too uncomfortable at all.
The next morning, untie the rags gently and you should have some beautiful sausage curls.
If your hair is hard to curl, use some gel or setting lotion before rolling your hair.

Meg Ryan Shag Hairstyle

As more of the people want carefree and easy going looks they are going for shaggy hairstyles. When we talk about the shaggy looks we refer to the messy hair. They are the symbol for the people who want to look confident and with laid back attitude. The minimum maintenance and preparation is the positive feature of this kind of hairstyle which takes a little of your time before going out. Shaggy hair includes different layers, in general with the variety of style in layers and their length.

These shaggy hairstyles may be messy but still they don’t fall short of style. This short haircut with wash and wear ease wears the just out of bed look which remains tangled and carefree. With a shaggy look you have the time to relax instead of spending hours on maintaining a hairstyle with the advantage of showing off your bold and funky attitude. You can have different types of shaggy hair like short, long or medium shags. The short shaggy style gives your face a frame while the rear part of the hair gives them the volume.

In the medium type of the shaggy hair, they are cut into several different layers and lengths depending on the looks that are given by the features of your face. The fact about layers is that the more layers your hair will have the more light they become. That is the reason why it is recommended that in case of long shaggy hair few layers should be given so that the hair doesn’t look ragged and heavy.

If you want to add depth and shine to your short shaggy hairstyle in a funky way you can use the highlights and the lowlights.

Shaggy Hair

KIM KARDASHIAN Hair

Kim Kardashian is known for her sultry looks, gorgeous hair and flawless makeup. Celebrities are always making changes when it comes to their appearance, so find out how you can get Kim Kardashian's hair and makeup.



Kim Kardashian, the American Hollywood celebutant has been in the spotlight for many years now due to her beautiful facial features, gorgeous figure and fashion style. Kim has always posed a lot of interest because of her beauty and style, becoming an inspiration when it comes to fashion, makeup and hairstyles for many young women.

Kim's incredible look is due to her natural beauty and enhanced with the help of makeup.
The makeup Kim is usually wearing is in the latest makeup trends and is usually concentrated to bring out her best facial features: her eyes and her lips.
The shades used to enhance her beautiful eyes are darker tones like browns, grays, violet, shades which are meant to bring out the gorgeous coloration of her iris.

Celebrities usually make changes in appearance very often, going from long to short hair and back, from one hair color to another, in no time.

Kim Kardashian has changed her hair color just a little while ago, going from her usual dark colored tresses to a glossy blonde. The change was very remarkable and Kim Kardashian's new blonde hair color looked great but it seems that she realized that she misses her dark tresses and decided to go beck to her black hairstyle.

Kristen Stewart Debuts New Hairstyle: Love It or Loathe It?

Twilight Saga fans may have June 30 circled as the premiere date for Eclipse, but Kristen Stewart offered her own exciting debut earlier today.

Prior to an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, the beloved actress showed off a new hairstyle meant for her upcoming role as MaryLou in the movie adaption of Jack Kerouac’s On The Road.

It's short, it's dyed, it's elegant and it marks a departure from Kristen's typically grungy look. We think it's beautiful! Do you agree?

http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2010/06/kristen-stewart-debuts-new-hairstyle-love-it-or-loathe-it/

Kristen Stewart Debuts New Hairstyle: Love It or Loathe It?

Twilight Saga fans may have June 30 circled as the premiere date for Eclipse, but Kristen Stewart offered her own exciting debut earlier today.

Prior to an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, the beloved actress showed off a new hairstyle meant for her upcoming role as MaryLou in the movie adaption of Jack Kerouac’s On The Road.

It's short, it's dyed, it's elegant and it marks a departure from Kristen's typically grungy look. We think it's beautiful! Do you agree?

http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2010/06/kristen-stewart-debuts-new-hairstyle-love-it-or-loathe-it/

Hairstyle

What is hairstyle?

For all humans, hairstyle is a very important that helps in the proper process of grooming. In fact, hairstyle, haircut as well as hairdo describe the entire process of cutting and styling hair. In certain aspects, proper hairstyle signals the cultural, social and the ethnic identity. It is the hairstyle that helps to conform to certain cultural standards of male and female gender. Hair style varies with the current trends of fashion and it is very often used to determine the social status. Hairstyle is basically an important concern of one’s everyday fashion. It depicts one’s personality. As the name implies, hairstyle is a unique process of grooming to make oneself quite appealing to others. In today’s world, different types of hairstyles are gaining immense impact in the present day society.

There are countless numbers of hairstyles, and each type of hairstyle explicitly depends upon on how an individual wears it. It is quite known to all that one type of hairstyle may suit one and it may not suit the other. Thus all cannot crave for the same hairstyle if it doesn’t suit them. Hairstyles of long, short or medium length size of hair varies. Thus hairstyle can thus be done depending upon the length of the hair. Likewise different occasions demands different forms of hairstyle. It may look ridiculous if one wears the same hairstyle for both work and party.

Shag Hair style images for women

Shag Hair style

Shag Hair style

Shag Hairstyle


Shag Hair cut

Hot Bob Haircut shaved nape of neck( hot bob hairstyle)

Bob Haircut shaved nape of neck( hot bob hairstyle 2009)



The hair on the back of her neck was shaved into cool angles, triangle points.
A very cute layered and casual bob hairstyle that can be dressed up. Longer in the fronter, shorter in the back. See posts below for more views of this bob haircut.
This short bob hairstyle looks so stylish,
you can really see how much longer the front is than the back in this photo. Layered and shaved nape of neck in the back.Great easy haircut for summer
bob hairstyle

Angled bob with bangs, brunette hair.

Great cut for women with oval faces or long faces. This bob haircut highlights the eyes and cheekbones

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Hairstyles for Teens 2009

Hairstyles for teens are flexible and fun. Teenagers have a wide variety of styles to choose from. It doesn‘t matter if your hair is very short, or very long; there are eye–catching teen hairstyles for every length. Teens love to make a great first impression, and a stunning hairstyle can easily accomplish this. Read on to learn more about the most popular teen hairstyles.Here are some Teen Hairstyles Pictures

Modern teen look

Teen mohawk

Large teen mohawk

Long blond hair

Beautiful medium length hair


Pretty straight redhead

Straight teen shiny hair

Messy but cool hairstyle

Styled fashionable look

Calm but natural look

Yes! Big , Long , Curly Hair cuts for women 2009 fashion

It‘s the same old story. No matter what your hair type, you wish it was something different. Women with straight hair curl it and those with curly hair straighten it. Although it‘s easy enough to change the way your hair looks and no one has to put up with a hairstyle they don‘t like, if you can learn to embrace the locks you were born with, you will find life a whole lot easier.

Long blond hair with curls

Many women with naturally curly hair spend years trying to tame it, make it curl the way they want it to, straighten it, flatten it and generally go against the nature of their hair. But maybe they should be working with their hair instead of against it.

Big, curly and wavy hair has made a come back. Women are becoming bored with the flat ironed look and are trying to put some bounce back in theirhairstyles. If you have naturally curly hair you‘re onto a win. While all the other women are paying out for expensive curling treatments and spending hours in the salon, all you have to do is take a little time in front of the mirror, splash out on a few products and you have the look they all want.


Fluffly long hair

Long brunette hair

When it comes to making the most of your curly hair, products are the word. Whether you have unruly curls, a bushy mop or a delicate wave, hair products will transform the hair you hate into the hair you love.

Tight curls can be a nightmare to the woman who has them, but when people tell you how beautiful your hair is, they mean it. Look at Nicole Kidman. Instead of straightening your curls, keep your hair long and simply tousle them with taming solutions and wax. You don‘t want to go overboard and create ‘wet’ curls, but a small amount of wax, especially on the ends of the hair will create that defined look and add a spring to your locks.

Long free-flowing hair

Shoulder length hair

WOW long curly hair

Bushy hair can be very frustrating, but there‘s plenty you can do for this too. Again, keep your hair long. The shorter the hair the worse the bushiness will be. After washing, run your hands through your hair with a leave in conditioner. Once it‘s dry gently comb with a wide toothed comb. If it still isn‘t as calm as you‘d like, apply a defining wax on your fingertips, mainly to the ends of your hair and twist your hair in your fingers, let go and watch it spring into beautiful trestles.

Delicately wavy hair is very in at the moment. It‘s a sophisticated look and a long kinking hairstyle has a movie star feel to it. Always use a good conditioner and apply generously to the ends of the hair. While your hair is still damp run a palm full of mousse through your hair, starting at the crown and working down to the ends. Dry your hair upright with a big, round brush and this will keep the volume you want as well as adding shine and bounce.

Practice these styles and experiment with different hair products and different drying techniques, but keep it long and keep it curly. Big hair is back.

Cool Medium Emo Hairstyle For Men 2009

Thomas Dekker so sexy! His hair was sliced at front section to add flirty look to his face. Emo hairstyle is going to look perfect for those who have natural straight hair.

Emo Hairstyle for guys


more Thomas dekker hairstyle

Thomas Dekker

Stylish Short mid, long hairstyles for men

Short hairstyles for men different things, depending on the individual‘s current looks and appearance. On some men, a short haircut makes them look younger. On others, it can make the man look sophisticated.Short hairstyles terrific for the summer because they help to keep a person cool and comfortable.
Variations on the short haircut include adjustments to the bangs. Pushing the bangs forward is often referred to as the Caesar cut. Training the bangs to go up and back with hair gel in a diagonal style is another option. Although this is not as popular as it once was, using gel to have the bangs stick straight up is another option. A fourth option involves the use of hair gel again, only this time the hair is spiked. Only exceptionally long bangs lay flat on the forehead, but long bangs aren‘t found with short hairstyles.

Male, asian black hair - asian black hairstyle

A mid–length haircut -Styled male hair

A mid–length haircut has two basic options– the neat look and the messy look. With the neat look, every hair is in place and seems to be perfectly molded to the individual‘s head, which it actually might be with the help of some hair gel.
The messy look is a bit more involved than simply rolling out of bed and avoiding a brush or comb. Many men who prefer this style opt to use a hair product to perfect the messy look. In fact, hair pastes perform similarly to hair gels. However, the paste products are less shiny than the hair gels. Plus, the pastes aren‘t as stiff when they dry.

Young male look short hairstyle for men

Male dreadlocks - Long hairstyles for men

Long hairstyles seem to be making a comeback in varying lengths despite the fact that this style is more work. In general, today‘s long hair for men rarely goes below the shoulders. When it does, it is often worn pulled back in a ponytail. The bangs are typically worn flat or pushed to the side. However, tucking the bangs behind the ears is usually avoided.
Caring for long hair is more work including the shampooing, conditioning, and styling. If it has been properly cut, the long hairstyle is easy to style with a simple brushing after it‘s been washed. It can be annoying on windy days since it might continually wind up in your face. This is not a good hairstyle for many professionals since some prejudice still exists against it.

Young but professional short hairstyle for men

Asian Hairstyles pictures for teens

I love Asian hairstyles, no matter women's asian hairstyle or men's asian haircuts.
The asian hair is always linked with a unique look. Because the asian hair is very porous so it is a good feature as it can hold different hairstyles.

Asian Hairstyles pictures


Asian Hairstyles for women - blonde asian haircuts


So, if you are an asian woman or man, then you should know that any hairstyle can suit you. Most of the asian women love to keep their long in length as they have smooth, silky hair. Long layered cut hair may be a wonderful choice.

For a formal occasion like wedding or prom, creating updo hairstyles are also easy with long hair. During the spring time, ponytails are certainly another asian hair style you can go for. LongAsian hairstyles require more maintenance than with short length hair.

Cute Asian Hairstyles pictures

Not too short, this medium hairstyle looks cute on every face shape.


Wavy hairstyle for Asian Teen Girls! Asian hair have built-in shine and can be styled to look beautiful with a few accessories.


Short Asian Hair Styles Trends


Short Hair styles also look fantastic on asian women. You will easily find many asian celebrities spotting short hairstyle in any event or fashion magazine. Bob is a popular hair style for asian hair. Both, medium length bob and short asymmetrical bob hairstyle for ideal for asian hair.

Asian hair cuts for men


Asian hair style for men



Short Asian hairstyles