Akin Konizi British Hairdresser
of the Year 2008

These Hair Styles Are One Of A Kind !!

A recent comment from a reader on a post I did a year ago, spurred my ailing memory of the astonishing British Hairdressing Awards. Last year I wrote a piece about the, Black Hair Styles winner, Errol Douglas and showed his incredible hair style creations here;
“Hairdresser of the Year Awards”
The 2008 British Hairdressing Awards ceremonies were held in London at the end of November. It’s a huge event which is presented by Hairdressers Journal International and sponsored by Schwarzkoph Professional the hair care product company.

This competition is different from others in that all competitors are judged from photographic entries. And, the best thing of all is that any hairdresser from the UK can enter the competition and will be judged on equal ground with top professionals in the industry. An independent panel judges the anonymous entries.

There are 16 categories in which the Brits can choose to create and submit their master pieces. Some categories are for regional recognition and others include, Avant Garde, Artistic Team, Afro American, Newcomers, Men’s, Hair Colour and more. Hairdressers work for months perfecting their new creations. This is where the next new experimental concepts in hair styles are birthed!!

British hairdressers are renowned for their mastery of the art of hairdressing. The most coveted prize is to be named, “British Hairdresser of the Year.”  This year the award went to Akin Konizi, of Hop Salons. Although this year was the 24th annual awards, only 14 people have won that title. Past recipients include, Trevor Sorbie, Anthony Mascolo, John Frieda and Antoinette Beenders to name just a few.

Some of these hair styles may bring to mind Star Trek , where no man has gone before . . . but, fear not!! I like the way Rudolph says it, “Creative thinking may mean simply the realization that there is no particular virtue in doing things the way they have always been done.”

Here are a few of my favorites this year!! Heavy fringe (bangs) seems to be showing up a lot!  To see more go here; http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/11/british-hairdressing-awards-20-2.html

Cos Sakkas, London Finalist of Toni and Guy
  

Anya Dellicompagni, Finalist Collection- Midlands

Phil Smith, Toni & Guy, Hairdresser of Year Finalist

Junior Green of Junior Green Hair and Beauty
Afro American Finalist

Renda Attia of Steven Carey Hair Salon
Afro American Finalist

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Hair Style Updates

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Hairstyle Updates Easy as 1,2,3
“Updating Your
Hair Style”By Saleema Staten

Updating your hairstyle does not have to involve a complicated or drastic change. By making a few simple hair style changes, it can appear as if you’ve made a major transformational update to your overall appearance. Start with subtle changes, do you really like your current hair style, but get bored with it from time to time? By simply adding hair accessories such as headbands, butterfly clips, barrettes or gem studded bobby pins to mention just a few, you can make a boring hair style lots more fun and much more updated.

Headbands come in a variety of colors, shapes and textures and can be worn with just about any hair style. Use that creative right side of your brain to change it up a bit. You’ll have a new look in no time and the beauty of it is . . . it’s temporary, no worries of snipping hair off that you wished you hadn’t!!

Try www.ebuni.com for hair accessories!

Choose Temporary Hair Style Changes

If you’re thinking about changing your hair color, why not opt to add high lighted hair extensions for a quick and easy temporary hair style update? The easiest pieces come already sewn onto clips, ready to be placed anywhere you see fit.

I’m not one who cares about sewing, but if you don’t mind a little bit of stitching, you can spend even less on wefts of hair that can be cut and sewn onto clips. Sally’s Beauty Supply has a variety of hair extensions available and I find normally their staff is well educated and helpful with questions you might have.

Or, how about simply changing the texture of your hair? If your hair is normally straight, try setting your hair on hot rollers for added volume and body. This type of hair style requires some products if you want it to hold for any considerable amount of time.

For lift, I like Sexy Hair Root Pump and for good holding power, one product I use on lots of clients lately is, Kenra Volume Spray 25. That’s my new hair styling elixir! If you want to change your wavy or curly hair, don’t under-estimate the power of the flat iron. I know some hair style magazine guru’s have been trying to tell you the flat iron is flat out these days, but, don’t believe everything you read!! All you need do is take a look at what hair styles the celebs are wearing at their latest soiree’s.

Go ahead, take the plunge! If you haven’t already invested in a good ceramic flat iron, now is probably a good time, with all the “after the holidays” deals!! If you want to shop online, Folica has good prices and great reviews to help in your choice of hair styling tools. For more info on what the ceramic, ionic, tourmaline stuff is all about read Barb’s article on Choosing the Right one.

Hair Imaging Programs

There are many hair imaging software programs that will allow you to download your picture and match your face with a variety of cuts, colors and hair styles. By utilizing these programs, it can save you a lot of time, money and unnecessary effort. If you want a personalized hair imaging makeover by a professional makeover artist, check this out. By choosing subtle and temporary changes to your hair, it will give you a visual of what to expect before you dive in and make a full commitment to updating your hair style.

For more discussion read my article What Should I do With My Hair.

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Hair Care This Time of Year is Extra Important
By Saleemah Staten

Hair care routine is really important this time of year as attested to by this winter hair article at Visual-Makeover. As the climate changes during the winter months, and so will your hair if not protected and preserved properly. Harsh weather can strip your hair of natural oils and moisture, so it’s important you remember to protect and preserve your tresses so your hair does not suffer during the coldest months of the year.

Always protect your hair with a hat or scarf when going outdoors. A variety of hats and scarves are available, which can be both warm and fashionable. Whichever you choose, be sure it is not made of fibers or material that will dry or damage your hair. Or you can choose to wrap your hair in a satin scarf underneath. Hair care overnight is important also. Wearing a satin wrap or using satin pillow cases will keep moisture locked in while you get your beauty rest.

For added protection, be sure to keep your hair conditioned regularly. Deep hair conditioning twice a month is a must for dry and chemically/colored treated hair. Leave-in conditioners are useful if you must wash your hair regularly. Pantene has numerous shampoos and conditioning hair care products available for all hair types and textures and range anywhere from $5.00-$9.00. And Paul Mitchell’s “Masque, Intense Conditioning Treatment” can be purchased for about $14.00 in most hair care supply stores.

To preserve moisture, try eliminating as much heat on your hair follicles as possible. Instead of using a hair dryer and curling iron after shampooing, opt to set hair on rollers, which will last longer and add body/volume or air dry hair completely before heat styling.

In between shampoos, keep hair preserved and moisturized with a hair serum or conditioning cream. Pantene’s Daily Moisturizing Cream for Relaxed and Natural Hair ($6.00) or Paul Mitchell’s Instant Moisture Daily Treatment ($19.00) is ideal for keeping hair hydrated daily. Paying attention to your hair care regimen at this time of year will also keep your spirits high.

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