Gray hair colour trends 2010 flourish!

A new hair colour trends inevitably entail shades of reds, brunettes and blondes, but for today we’ll stick with shades of gray hair colour that are showing up on runways, models and celebrities across the world.

Gray hair colour is being seen in a variety of hues and varying shades of stone, ash and silver. For those who feel a bit bolder, they can accent the gray with light blue, pale pink or lilac.

Hair colour trends turn gray. Photo courtesy of nitrolicious.com

This summer and fall fashion tycoons and celebrity hairdressers are teaming up to pump up the gray strands. Love this shabby chic loose, side braid and side swept over-grown bangs with grayed out strands throughout.

 

Hair colour trends at Grammy 2010

Pink tips off her short hair with platinum streaks at the 2010 Grammy Awards

Hair colour trends from the UK

Gray hair colour trends got a boost here!

Meryl Streep never looked better than in her role as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada. I’m a big fan of Meryl’s and I think this hairstyle with this hair colour was spectacular on her!

Gray hair colour trends got another boost after Helen Mirrens gray debut in 2008

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Try your hand at a hairstyles competition and Win!

Hairstyles competition and contests pop up now and again that I try to pass along to my readers and here is one you don’t want to miss out on! Matrix Mannequin Mania Contest is taking entries now till July 31, 2010 and you can win lots of goodies just by creating a great new haircut . . . hair color . . . hairstyle, or all three using your favorite hair care products.

You will send in three pictures, front, side and back views of your very skilful new creation in one of four categories:

• Hair Stylist
• Hair Salon Team
• Cosmetology Student
• Matrix Friends & Family (for employees of Matrix and its Distributors)

A winner in each group will take home $25,000!! Not bad for creating what you love to do!  Winners will also spend time with Tabatha Coffee (Tabatha’s Salon Takeover) Get your mannequin in for this hair styles competition sooner than later and be in on a chance to win $1000 gift card.  Semi-finalists will be chosen monthly in each group and entries not selected that month will be eligible for the next month’s $1,000 gift card!

FYI, if you want to get in on this hairdo competition but don’t have a mannequin they will accept your entry if created on a person . . . hmmmm . . . you can check out all the essentials here.

If you’re not a hair stylist print out this article and bring it with you to your next hair salon appointment.

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Formal hairdos, graceful, well-designed, pleasing to the eye!

I’ve been getting requests recently to see some new, updated, ‘formal hairdos.’ So what constitutes a ‘formal hairdo’?  Does it really differ from a prom updo, or a wedding hairdo?
“What is the Difference between a Updo and a Formal Hairdo?” The line of definition may be blurred between a formal hairdo, a prom hairdo and a wedding hairdo. I believe if you are searching for a ‘formal hairdo’ you are looking for that utmost, refined, chic hairdo for an occasion that calls for the most elegant attire.

Tyra’s formal hairdo above reeks sophistication and class! The combination of her dress, formal hairdo and stunning diamond-drop earrings distinguishes her as a deserving top model.

Details: Unless you have great hairdressing skills, leave this one to the hair styling professionals. The formality of this hairdo is in the details. The hair should be blow-dried smooth and set in large Velcro rollers. Leaving bang area out, brush hair back from a deep side part and roll into a smooth, large curl around fingers. Pin into place, keeping the curl elongated. Create a dip in bangs and pin at crown. Finish with styling spray.

Charlize Theron short formal hairdo

This short formal hairdo looks ‘formal’ even with the soft loose structure of the style. Charlize has a layered cut for this hairdo.

Details: Get this formal hairdo by using a volumizing shampoo and/or mousse. Rough blow-dry with fingers, against the growth for more volume. Set hair using 1” curling iron or try two finger size pin curls. Finger comb when dry and create an off-center part. Create lift on top, backcomb if needed and finish with spray.

Formal hairdos with braids can look refined and elegant and Jessica is striking in this formal attire.  The formal hairdo makes even more of a stunning appearance when paired with a strapless gown and a bare neck.  The simplicity of a strapless dress sans a necklace draws the eyes to the face and hair.

Details: Backcomb hair lightly at crown and brush hair back. From center part create two French braids, secure and pin just below occipital bone. Brush hair into low bun pinning and blending over ends of French braid. Finish with spray.

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