Saturday, July 11, 2009

Great Prom Hair - Useful Tips And Tricks

How is it that some girls have great prom hair, and other girls don't? It all depends on how you take care of your hair, and what you use on it. It is not easy. We all know how important it is to look good, and have the latest trend even on our heads.

There are a few tricks you could try to get the hair style you want but most importantly, it is always a good idea to take good care of your hair and try to find a great hair doctor to help you with it! By hair doctor, I mean hair stylist at a salon. Most are very knowledgeable and can take a dried out frizz-ball, and nurse it back to a healthy beautiful head of hair. I am guilty of having my own hair doctor, and I am very happy I do!

A few tricks to try and are highly recommend, not to mention fun, quick and easy, are to find some hair extensions to match your natural hair color. I use them, and love them! It is highly suggested to take a close girlfriend or family member to the store to make sure the extensions match your natural color. That is actually the easy part. The more difficult part is to make sure when using them, it is not too obvious there are any extensions in the hair by making sure the clips are hidden well. The only thing to do in this situation is to play with the hair. An extra helping hand and set of eyes won't hurt either. This experiment would make for a great pajama party to learn how to use them with other hair-extension girlfriends!

There are a few different kinds of extensions to pick from depending on what you want to do. There are individual "chunks" of hair you could buy to just clip or glue onto strategic places where they are needed, or there are more expensive pieces that pin up on half of the head. There are also colorful single "chunks" to purchase at beauty supply stores, but not all carry the colorful strands. These are great to match up with your dress color or for a more rock star look. They can also be used every day for fun to spruce up any hairstyle or outfit. I am also guilty of using them on a regular basis!

Most importantly, take excellent care of your hair. Notice the word used here is excellent? How you take care of your hair directly reflects how it looks. This is obvious, isn't it? Well, even though most people know this, they don't follow it. Bleaching hair for summer is a big no, and damages the hair greatly. Yet most people still do it. Bleach blond hair is a thing of the past. Natural and healthy hair is the thing of the present and future, for that matter. Keep in mind that most over the counter colors are okay to use once in a while, but a healthy color is always best if applied by a professional at a salon.

Even if you can't afford a hairstylist on a regular basis, going once to an excellent salon and getting to know what your hair needs and what to use will make a world of difference. If you decide to do more drastic things like coloring your hair, you will definitely need to go more often. It may take a few trips and special treatments to get back to healthy, but it will definitely be worth it.

It is not impossible to have a beautiful healthy hair style for prom or any other occasion. Just keep in mind that it does take a little bit of time, effort, and money. If you'll be trying to style your hair yourself, it is always a good idea to prep ahead of time and have an extra set of hands to help you out and an extra big mirror.

Don't wait until the last minute either. Doing your homework and shopping around for hair extensions a few weeks ahead of time, will help greatly if you choose to go that route. So, take care of your hair, and good luck styling!

Information About Curly Hairstyle

The curly haired woman is often times the envy of most other women. It is the hair that is most sought after for special occasions and events – whether we want light curls or loose curls, tight curls or unkempt curls. And if you do not have it naturally, then you could either resort to the chemical presses for a more permanent curly haired look, or you could try conventional curlers and curling irons more a one-time look.

The curly hair however is one that needs careful care before you can reap the benefits of beautifully healthy curls. A curly haired person needs to understand that combing or brushing is not recommended – you will comb or brush your beautiful curls away! In addition, curly hair needs a lot of moisturizing and sometimes curl activation products. Once you take careful care of your curls, you will get those locks to look just like the celebrities in the movies and magazines.

One of the most important aspects of styling the well-maintained curly head is the length of the hair. The woman with short curly hair is limited with her styling options, and more than anything is faced with the daunting task of trying to tame the wild locks. This does not mean however that one has to live with the unruly pile of curls at the crown of your head. You can try side paths if your hair is long enough to bring it out of your face, or allow only gentle whispers of curls to fall on your face to compliment its features. Clips and hairpins can also be used to pin the hair up in various positions that could be entirely up to you and your personality.

The medium length and longer length curly hairs are much more forgiving to style and cut. Medium length curly hair is easy to tame and has a versatile range of styles that you could choose from for styling. Whether you choose the keep your hair upswept or down loose, the curly hairstyle is one that is easy to maintain and simple to adjust. For an upswept option of the curly hairstyle, you could try piling the hair at the top of the head and allowing the curls to fall freely in any direction. Another curly hairstyle for the medium length hair is to clip up selected pieces of the hair allowing soft tendrils to escape in an unkempt but well maintained look. Both of these options are suitable for the romantic special occasion, but for the more casual look you could simply pull your hair in a tight pony at the crown of your head or let it hang loose as you desire.

The long curly hair can afford a bit more variation than the medium or short curly hairstyles. For a simple but classy look, you could try simply pulling your hair in a loose knot at the back while allowing soft curls to frame the face. You could also try options such as hair pins and other hair accessories to create beautiful variations in hairstyles.