Watch this trend toward women short cuts to show itself soon

It’s fun to keep an eye on Antoinette Beenders, to see what she’s got up her sleeve for new hair style creations. As Aveda’s, global creative director, she is a recognized visionary and creative source in the world of hair styling. Her list of awards and achievements is extensive, from British hairdresser of the Year in 2004, to Master of Arts Award from Horst Rechelbacher, founder of Aveda Corporation.

“Women Short Cuts Hair Trend”

On the cover of the most recent issue of American Salon Magazine is one of Beenders new women short cuts. She says, “There has been a focus on femininity for the past few years, but we’re seeing a movement away from long, flowing hair toward women short cuts that are a bit stronger, more androgynous.”

The collection of women short cuts she shows in American Salon, are all strong hair shapes with maximum shine. Strong lines are given to a short bob that is ear-length with straight heavy bangs and a blunt cut perimeter. Styling this cut straight and smooth and creating maximum shine with hair color and product makes this a true Vogue, look.

Other women short cuts Antoinette shows in this issue resemble throwbacks to the 60’s and early 70’s. They include a short boyish hairstyle like Mia Farrow wore in Rosemary’s Baby and classic halo short cut (think Julius Cesar) with a new twist.

Who can wear these women short cuts? Short cuts balance best with a small to medium frame. Strong bone structure and large eyes are dramatic features that are played up best by these short cuts. If you tend to be on the shy side, and haven’t worn short cuts, you may want to think twice before cutting it all off. Cutting your hair this short can have a devastating effect on the unsuspecting. It can produce a feeling of being over exposed, like a bit of you has been striped away, or that you’ve lost some of your femininity. The psychology of our crowning glory runs deep. (Funny, but our animal friends are not that different from us. Have you ever seen a dog that cringes for days after a bad short cut?)

The December issue of, American Salon Magazine, recognizes Beenders and 19 other leading hairdressers for their outstanding contributions to the industry. Hat’s off to the editors who put this piece together and gives these dynamic women well deserved recognition!

Your hair salon may not have this women short cuts issue out for public viewing, but ask, almost all hair salons subscribe.

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Accessories for hair for that formal party or wedding updo

You know that putting just the right purse, necklace, scarf . . . the shoes will make your holiday look pull together? So, it is also true with accessories for hair by adding of that little bit of sparkle in your hair somewhere . . . strategically placed for just hint of a glimmer of glamour, ahhhhh . . . you are now the bell of the ball.

And when else do you get to go glitzy?

So in the spirit of the season, why not have a little fun and let out a little more of your bold side? Of course, how you choose to wear accessories for hair is a personal matter, but here are a few ideas;

• Headbands made of rhinestones worn pulling all your hair off your face or just peaking through at the top of the head.
• Vintage brooches – pinning up one side just above or right in front of the ear or, pulling back and securing on top of the head just in front of the crown.
• Pinned into a ponytail holder
• Hair sticks – put in a loose bun or a french twist
• Bobby pins with decorative attachments
• Hair clips, jeweled, gold or silver
• Jeweled ponytail holders

For further discussion on hair accessories you might want to check out these other articles:

• Hair Accessories
• Accessories for Hair Make Easy Wedding Updos
• Fall’s Hottest Hair Accessories
• Hair accessories — scarves, barrettes and other hair thingies
• Hair Sticks Make Captivating Hair Accessory!
• Hair Headbands and More Sparkle this Season!
• Want Affordable Holiday Hair Accessories?
• Update Your Look with These Hair Accessories

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Finding a New Hair stylist is Not Always Your Best Option

Any hair salon, that wants to stay in business, will stand behind their work and will generally do what it takes to correct any errors or mistakes that they or a hairdresser may have made.

“don’t want to whine and think they just have to live with it”

But . . . do you trust them try to be able to resolve their screw up?

I see sometimes 35 women a week or more in my hair style classes. The atmosphere is one where they feel comfortable and non threatened in expressing their true feelings about experiences with their hairdressers. I now realize, that as a hairdresser, I was unaware of how many women, when faced with a screw up or an unhappy result from a salon visit, feel between a rock and a hard place as to how to handle it.

From these women’s stories, I break down their dilemmas into two categories; those who have lost trust and those who don’t want to whine and think they just have to live with it.

Have you lost trust in your hairdresser or hair colorists abilities? You need to make an important decision; do you stay or walk away? It will be to your advantage if you can work it out with a hairdresser you have built trust and a history with. Before just walking away, or just putting up with it, ask yourself this;

• Could the problem be because of a communication misunderstanding vs. a lack of ability or concern on your hairdresser’s part? If your problem comes from a communication mishap, by talking it out now, you have a good possibility of being able to resurrect the screw up. It is up to you to be assertive if you’re unhappy, to be clear and up front about your disappointments. Lots of women express that by being honest, they feel they will hurt their hairdresser’s feelings, so they say nothing, remain unhappy and sometimes walk away, only to have it happen with their next hairdresser as well. A good hairdresser have tougher skin than you may think, but they would want the chance to make it right, make you feel good about your look and keep you as a customer and friend. In short, if the hairdresser doesn’t know it’s broke, they can’t fix it.

• If you assess the “screw up” comes from incompetence on the hairdressers part, you have two choices. Leave or give the hair salon another shot. Contact the hair salon owner or manager, explain that you are not satisfied with the outcome and request a consultation to decide on a strategy to rectify the situation. Again, the hair salon owner wants to keep you as a satisfied customer and will work at getting things back on track for you. Rely on your gut instinct. It will tell you if the hair salon is reputable and worth giving another try or not.

Check out my article How to Find the Best Hair Salons.

For further discussion on hairdresser salon etiquette you might want to check out these other articles:

• Hair Salon Etiquette
• Get the Most from a Hair Salon Appointment
• You & Your Hairdresser
• Getting the Best From a Hair Stylist
• How to get the most from a hair stylist appointment
• Hairdresser Salon Etiquette Tips

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