Most women look to celebrities when they want a new hair style. Sometimes this can spell disaster for some people. Hair styles are not a one size fits all. There are many different factors that can make of break a certain hair style. For example, consider your hair texture. If you have very thick hair, you don’t want to pick a celebrity hair style that is for thin hair. Sometimes it will work, but most often you are asking for trouble.

Another example, if you have very frizzy hair, you don’t want to go with lots of short layers. The shorter your hair, the more the frizziness will be visible and the hair will be much harder to control. So, there has to be some judgement calls when you bring in your favorite celebrity hair style photo to your stylist and say copy that.

If you have a good hair stylist, he or she may tell you right off that that style will not work for you because of your hair texture, hair type, etc. This is a good thing. I once took a picture of a medium length dark blonde layered hair style photo of Jodie Foster to my stylist and said that I really wanted that look. My stylist told me that first the color choice was not appropriate for my skin tones and that the hair style featured lots of layering (and I had been complaining about existing layering all over the place) So instead of creating the exact hair style, she went with a modified style and added a few highlights that were more suitable for my skin tone. I was very happy with the outcome.

In the end, Designing your own hair style can be the best way to get a flattering hair style that works for your hair and skin tones. Here are 4 easy steps that you can take to design your own look.

1. Start with your face shape. Pull all the hair off your face and stand in front of a mirror. Trace the outline of your face in the mirror with something that is removable-i.e. soap, dry erase marker. Stand back and look at the shape you have drawn. What shape does it most resemble? Oval, Circle, Rectangle, Heart, Inverted Triangle or Diamond.

2. Find out which celebrities have your face shape and start looking at all the different hair style options those celebrities are wearing.

3. Write down which features of those hair styles you like. Maybe you like the side swept bangs from one celebrity hair style and the long layering from another hair style. Make copies of all the hair style features that you like.

4. Go to your stylist with your photos and notes. Show the stylist what features you like ask him/her to design a hair style for you that features those main features that you like.

It is always important to ask the stylist about each facet of the hair style. He or she may be able to give you some advice on what will work best for you. You can get a flattering hair style, it will just require a little bit of work. If the first hair cut doesn’t suit you, remember that you need to keep tweeking it. Sometimes it can take years to get the best style.

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-By: Perriann Rodriguez

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Short hairstyles can be accommodating for many individuals as long as they have a complimentary face shape and the correct hair type. There is no set definition for what is a short hairstyle, some include shaved heads and buss cuts as short hairstyles while others define short hair as falling from your ears to your chin. If you originally had very long hair then you might consider a shoulder length cut to be short, it is all relative.

Buzz cuts, shaved heads, short caps, cropped hairstyles that are between 2 to 4 inches in length, shorter bobs, short layered cuts and longer caps are all considered to be short hair styles. Typically if your hair does not go beyond your chin then it can be considered a short hair style.

Short hair styles particularly flatter those with square shaped faces and it softens angular or square jaw lines. One length bobs, bangs and short spiky cuts are all good hair style choices. Short hair styles can be easy to maintain as well as they do not require a lot of styling. If you are in a rush you can just add some gel, run your fingers through it and allow to air dry.

There are many different styles in which you can do your hair when you have short hair. Go for a wilder look with spiked hair. Sweep your bangs to the side for a more angled everyday look, scrunch and tease your hair for more volume when you are getting dressed up, or add some twits and plaits with clips for a more formal do or do the sleek vintage style from the twenties.. You can get creative and have fun when styling your hair.

Short hair does need to be trimmed frequently and for proper styling, you should use good equipment. A good hair dryer, curling iron and hair straightener can create many different styles. You can have fun with accessories and add clips, bands and more to add some color and create a focal point for your hair style. If you are new to going short you should first try a short cut with long layers as you may find it easier to style.

Short cuts are not flattering for everyone and if you are unsure you should speak with your stylist as they will know what will work best for your hair and face shape. If your hair type is wrong then you may not look good with short hair. For example someone with very curly hair may find themselves with hair the springs out like an Afro when they cut it short.

-By: Lance Thorington

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Mid length hair styles can give you the look you want – easy and without fuss. From classic to trendy, you get maximum flexibility with styling ease – for just the right design you want.

Ahh… women and their crowning glory. When it comes to the way that they style their hair, women become almost obsessive that they spend a lot of money looking for just-the-right type of hair products; they spend a significant amount of money to get their hair styled at the best salons; and they are willing to wake up early in the morning just so that they can spend the extra hour or two styling their mane – just so that they won’t have a bad hair day at the office.

Perhaps the best way to take a short cut through all the time, money and effort that you are spending towards hair maintenance is by having the right hair cut and hair style that will suit you best in the first place. Here, we will take a look at the top mid length hair styles which stylists themselves recommend for this specific hair length.

Mid Length Hair Styles which are a Must-Try

So you’ve already decided that having a midium length design is the best look that will frame the shape of your face. Which mid length hair styles should you then go for?

Take a look at the following trendy, unique and classic mid length hair styles that every woman with this hair length must try:

The Medium-Length Bob

When you flip through Hollywood celebrity magazines, the medium length bob is the style popularized by Gwyneth Paltrow, and was also seen on Eva Longoria. As the name implies, the medium-length bob is a hair style which is parted in the middle, with the ends of the bob neatly curving inwards. This is a neat, feminine look that will elongate the look of those who have round-shaped or heart-shaped faces.

Straight Medium Cut with Bangs

Another great way to style and add some texture to medium-length hair is by having your stylist add some bangs into it. What this does is update your look without really chopping off majority of your locks – it’s a quick pick-me-up hairstyle whenever you need one.

The Blunt Cut

If you have fine, short hair, for example, the medium blunt cut is a great way to add some texture and volume to your hair. Ask your stylist about the type of blunt cut that will suit the shape of your face the best.

Naturally Curly Mid-Length Hair

What better way is there to maintain the natural state and texture of your hair by keeping it just that? Naturally curly, but with a medium cut. You can either wear your hair loose or tame your locks in an updo style whenever the occasion calls for it.

The Shag

Finally, the medium shag is similar to the style sported by Jennifer Aniston in the hit show “Friends” when she still had medium length hair. However, the medium shag is a more updated look because it has more defined ends and bangs which are split in the front so that more texture and depth to the hair style can be added.

Take your pick from these mid length hair styles and look your absolute best!

-By: Tim Faber

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Amazingly, celebrity hair styles are one of the biggest influences of the way we dress. Many of the more popular hairstyles of the years have come from big time and even small time celebrities that happened to have great hair and a great stylist that made us all stand up and pay attention. Because celebrities are thought to be the most beautiful and sort of the ideal for both men and women, why wouldn’t we want to copy celebrity hair styles?

One of the most well-known hair styles is that of Jennifer Aniston. Rachel on Friends had a sexy, easy, layered look that all the women wanted. Many women still wear variations of the Rachel hairstyle today, making it obvious just how powerful celebrity hair styles are. Over the past couple of years Jennifer Aniston has played with longer and shorter looks. Last year she went straight most of the time, but this year she is going for the tousled, slightly curled look. To the surprise of many fans, her hair isn’t pin straight and the wavy looks that are back for 2006 are ideal for Jennifer Aniston and people like her that have slightly wavy hair. There is no doubt that Jennifer Aniston has naturally beautiful hair, but most people can recreate her looks even if their hair isn’t as naturally healthy or full as Jennifer’s is.

Another famous face in celebrity hair styles is Jessica Simpson. Jessica Simpson is simply the cover girl of fashion and beauty right now, and women young and old can’t help but envy her beautiful body, beautiful skin, and trend setting hair styles. Jessica has played around with very long hair styles that have been pin straight and has done short bobs that are wavy. Jessica Simpson also likes to play around with ponytails, up dos and braids of various sorts. There isn’t much that Jessica Simpson isn’t willing to try with her hair, because she knows just about everything can be undone with a visit to her stylist. Jessica is a huge fan of extensions as she can go from ultra short to ultra long from one day to the next.

Britney Spears is another celebrity that has influenced women young and old. First, she had the blond locks, and then she went for the ultra long look, all of which suited her. Like Jessica Simpson, Britney isn’t afraid to play around with different looks. She too has gone for the pin straight look as well as the wavy look. Britney has played around with extensions, but has also gone short and conservative like she did when she was pregnant. Britney currently has a natural bob that suites her and is probably quite easy for the relatively new mom that is trying to do the job that motherhood entails while recording a new record.

Jessica Alba is another celebrity that many women look to for hair styling tips. Jessica has beautiful hair and has the ability to wear it in very simple styles as well as very beautiful styles, and look great all the time. Jessica Alba typically wears a medium length hair style that is layered to frame her face, which is an ideal cut for most facial structures because it helps to bring out your best features.

Celebrity hair styles definitely give us all an idea of what we can do with our own hair, but it’s just a starting place. What makes a great hair style is the person wearing it. You can have long extensions a-la-Jessica-Simpson, but if you don’t have the attitude and personality to pull it off then you might want to go for the medium length hair styles that she has worn, or even the shorter shoulder length dos that we’ve seen on her over the last year or two. Celebrities have the knowledge and the guidance to always have great hair, as well as the resources, so it is no wonder that we all look to them for styling ideas!

If you are looking for great celebrity hair styles, pick up your favorite gossip magazine, or even look for the hair magazines that offer highlights of the most popular stars hair styles and how you can achieve the same look. Remember if you are attempting to copy such a hair style that it not only looks good on the star, but that it will look good with your facial structure as well as the thickness or texture of YOUR hair!

-By: Clark Hunter

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It seems that early on, the year 2010 is again witnessing the grand comeback of shorter designs. It is once again invading the fashion scene, the result of which you can see so many people (famous or otherwise) sporting much shorter hair than what they – or the people around them – are used to.

And as these popular new “dos” made their way to the Internet, a lot of women are beginning to realize how much more convenient it is to have short locks; perhaps because besides being trendy, short hairstyles are easy to manage. The big plus is – it looks so sexy and is definitely IN.

If you imagine that shortened cuts simply imply a single specific cut or length, you can start rethinking now.

There are actually three categories by which you can classify short hair:

• super short
• jaw length
• and chin length short hair styles.

The versatility of these styles goes well with added color and the chic and feminine effect is simply amazing. You’ll know what I mean when you go over these hot short hair styles for 2010.

The Bob

This is one of the hottest items in the hot short hair styles for 2010 list. Bobs are so versatile it suits every shape of face. If your face is round, you can go for the longer cut. The effect is stunning because it elongates your face just a wee bit; and give it a slimmer look.

Do you have straight hair? Then Bob is ideal for you. To achieve that that appealing combination of girl-street-urchin-boyish, face hugging outcome, make sure that the longest strand of hair is just about one inch above the chin. If your texture tends to be on the wavy side, you will have to use a good straightener to achieve the desired effect because the Bob requires the hair to be very, very straight.

If you have very fine tresses, try blunt Bob as it will make volume seem thicker. Ask your stylist to create a few bangs and provide a blunted line just right above your brows. Watch that you don’t get a more severe fringe because it can sharpen the overall appearance. Have a trim every six months and keep it in shape. You can always use a flat iron after you blow-dry.

Overall this design does not require long hours to manage and style. A simple blow dry and brushing (or combing) is so quick it only takes about 20 minutes or so, and you’re done! Although the upkeep is quite minimal, you do still have to visit the hair salon at least once a month to ensure that the glow and enhanced appearance of your hair stays that way.

The Pixie

This hot short hair style for 2010, also known as “pixie cut” is trendy and on the rise this year. Its a distinct cut is named after a fabled mythology creature. It can only be achieved by trimming the hair very thinly alongside the ears; choppy layers are then snipped on the crown and the nape. This usually goes well with bangs or fringes swept to the side, which may be either short or long depending on preference.

Its not exactly a requirement but this type of hair style looks more fantastic on women with flawless skin. Acne and uneven skin tend to get more obvious as exposes the face and shows off the skin with the “open-face” style. It also looks better on heart-shaped face.

There are two ways you can go about this style.

Many women opt for the sleek and straight look, keeping the cut simply flat and make use of shine serums for extra gleam and enhanced body. Others choose a more natural air, letting their hair show its true texture sometimes with curls or waves.

For look enhancement, wax or gel is used to get the favored look. Whichever type of pixie cut you finally decide to have; they are both considered gorgeous, properly and appropriately styled. Another plus factor: it is a low-upkeep hair style that you can easily fix yourself; perfect for women on the go because of its manageability. However, it’s not as convenient as bob hair in that it still requires styling, albeit minimal. You need put some hair product for pixie cut to really show off how much of a hot short hair style for 2010 it is.

Everything considered, this is one great shortened style to pick; still, ask yourself a million times if you really want to parade the “do” because once you decide to crop that long or medium length hair, it’s going to take some time before it grows back!

Razored Punk

This is much more casual than the others. It is cropped so close to the sides while leaving longer strands of hair at the top, so that it gives an “edgy” touch to the style. You can get creative and do your own styles with the help of some extra mousse to hold it – you can even flaunt that “wild” look you’ve been dreaming to don! You can have any shape you want depending on what hair product you apply. One interesting styling option that those who are not much into punk look may prefer is the messy razored style. Some not-so-young women favor this style as it provides a youthful look.

Edgy Short Hair Styles

Don’t confuse this with the razored punk. The most edgy versions of this hair style are slashed asymmetrically or cut in strong geometrical lines and goes well with bright colors. Because of its uniqueness, it seems to carry a personality of its own. Your hair needs to be really, really straight with this style though. Natural curls may work but will require a very meticulous cutting to achieve the desired effect. With just a little amount of styling products and a tweak here and there; you’re good to go!

Just like the old adage say, your hair is your crowning glory. So make a smart, ingenious choice before you get the style you think will suit you. Because there’s no going back once you cut your hair; not for a few years, anyway. But considering that hot short hairstyles for 2010 are the in thing today; they may just be the kind of perk you need to look sizzling HOT!

-By: Tim Faber

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