Short Hair Style Trends

Nothing says “Hello” like a new sophisticated short hair style. Ladies when you see the upcoming fashion for this year the first thing that comes to mind has to be chique. The new wave neon retro chique has swept through all aspects of fashion. We are now seeing that glamorous sex appeal from the fifties and early sixties; a time when women could flaunt their stuff without showing any of it. Hair styles in those days mimicked the fashion, it was worn with the same elegance and grace, but was styled through with that little hint of spice.

“bring your short hair style along for the journey”

We are seeing more and more in music videos and red carpeted events the celebrities trying to obtain this same goal. Well even though the fashion seems to be falling back in time it has been revamped by a new millennium charm. So come on girls, if you are going to purchase the new threads for this year then you have to bring your short hair style along for the journey.

Short haircuts in the last few years have been worn with much more texture to the hair style. We have seen the spiky, flipped, and bed-look hair styles of the past but this year we have to take short haircuts and jazz it up with class. Nonchalant crops are the rave; tailored made cuts for your face shape and image. Sort hair styles that are worn smooth and free, products that are used more for polish and not for security, and cutting techniques that create weight and fullness.

Short Bob Haircut

The short bob hair style is smoking hot in 2008, but don’t think that you can just have your average classic bob sliced into your hair and get away with it. This century has taught us nothing if not to think bigger and better.

The advancement of the bob has reach all limits of imagination and exaggeration. Look at most of the celebrities today, everyone is rocking the bob hair style; just in their very own signature way. The bob is a tricky haircut for most face shapes, you really must watch the lines and sections of this haircut to make sure that the length fits you. There has been stronger angles and soft layers around the crown to create more depth and volume. And for all you ladies that are still afraid to give up your long locks you can make the length as dramatic as you want in the front.

The most important thing to remember when playing around with the short bob hair style today is that lines must be more severe. You can add bangs to soften your forehead or keep length around your face just make sure that the intensity and glamour are still there.

SHORT HAIR STYLES TIPS!

• Keep your hair smooth and sleek, but still with crown volume. Try to add roundness to the overall finish. Apply a volume mousse to the roots only and work with a medium round brush for drying. Direct the hair dryer clean off the ends of the hair so they are smooth instead of beveled.

• If you are going to work with curls incorporate many different lengths to the hair style. Curly hair works best when it is shaped in multiple layered lengths to create depth, volume, and shape. Always apply any hair care product upside down in hair and lightly scrunch towards the roots.

• Definitely go for that extreme cropped haircut this year but be careful of your hair colors. When the hair is framing the face the hair color can do everything to your overall look. Opt for a more dramatic all over hair color with extreme richness and shine.

• And most important don’t be afraid! This year fashion and style is a little more extreme, leaving your hair style to follow suit. I know it can be scary, but I think it is good to make a complete change. It is always better to jump into the pool all at once than sticking a toe in one at a time.

Pixie Haircut with Layered Front

An Updated Pixie Haircut

• PIXIE HAIRCUT THE CUT ~~ Shorter haircuts get a bit longer and take on a softer shape when they’re heavily razored all over. To update the pixie haircut, Robert Mickartz of Hair Fashion Mickartz in Wuerselen, Germany, razors the entire nape so it hugs the head. Longer top and front layers are sliced into wider sections and are allowed to over hang the close-cut back a bit. Bangs are irregular in length to add softness.

• PIXIE HAIRCUT THE HAIR COLOR ~~ Pale, near platinum blonde gets a boost from a slightly darker shade at the nape and the top root area. As a result, the eye focuses on the sides and front bangs, but the otherwise pale color has true depth.

• PIXIE HAIRCUT HOW TO STYLE IT ~~ Add a tiny amount of hair styling creme and use your vent brush to flick up the nape first. Then lift the roots slightly as you continuously brush through the entire top, lifting sections, then turn your wrist over as you progress toward the ends. Finger-style to finish.

Article courtesy of Harris Publications

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Regis to Dominate the Mall Hair Care Salon Market

You will soon be seeing a new European looking, beauty-boutique store opening in a site near you . . . that is, at least if you have a major mall that has a “Trade Secret” or “Beauty Express” store in it. Regis Corporation has recently announced their newest acquisition of Pure Beauty and Beauty First hair care salon operations. Renovations to existing stores are expected to begin immediately and eight new locations will be added to the mix.

What does this mean for you? Behindthechair.com interviewed Regis CEO, Paul Finkelstein who said, ‘We represent a huge opportunity for consumers to find the brands they want and for the manufacturers who need outlets to sell their product. Also, consider that Sephora only has 187 stores and Ulta only has 200 locations. We have over 750 locations, so it’s three times as many as these other beauty retailers. Plus, we have incredible real estate to work with in all our locations.” Look for the current, “Trade Secret,” stores to have a new look, new name and new product lines. Their new name will be PureBeauty. The current Beauty Express locations will be renamed BeautyFirst. Both stores will be expanding their product lines to include unique skin, hair, bath, body and facial products.

A four chair hair care salon will also be in the back of the stores.

Several years ago I had a working relationship with some of the folks at the headquarters of Regis and have been  impressed with their management savvy and upscale attitudes about the hair styling industry. I live in the Twin Cities, where their new major site in the Mall of America will be opening in another couple months, in March 2008 . . . I’m looking forward to seeing not only what product lines they choose to carry but also how they service the needs of the customer.

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