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Can the “Air Hair” Virtual Styling Simulator Work?

I don’t quite know what to think about this new virtual styling tool for wannabe hairdressers, but it’s always fun to see what creative minds are up to and to let imaginations wander. . . you be the judge!

“Virtual Styling?
Not For Me!”Some students at the Tokyo Institute of Technology came up with a new idea that they hope may be useful as a virtual styling tool for rookie hairdressers. The “Air Hair” haircut simulator had its birth and was originally created for a student VR contest. Now the Robot Technology Research Group is doing research and development on this latest innovation in virtual styling.

The “Air Hair” haircut simulator virtual styling tool can be used as a ‘work experience for kids,’ but was also created in hopes that new hairdressers can practice their cutting techniques in a VR world with no worries of cutting mistakes on real clients . . . a noble cause.

The simulator makes use of a mannequin, a motorized scissors and a display screen with a digital avatar. The video explains that by adding combs and razors this virtual styling simulator can be used as a training tool for new hairdressers.

It seems like a s-t-r-e-t-c-h to me that any real hair cutting skills could be sharpened with this virtual styling tool  . . . at least as it is shown today . . . but who knows what this new innovative idea will bring in the future.

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Holiday Hairstyles

Looking for holiday hairstyles inspiration for the 4th?

To be a proud American is an upstanding virtue and the 4th of July brings out the patriot in scores of Americans and even some wannabes.  Some of these folks push the holiday hairstyles envelope just a bit more than the average Joe . . . and you’ve gotta give ‘em credit for their eagerness, eh?

God Bless America!!!

More than the games!

You only need one good accessory!

Red, white and blue hearts are at www.stephsbowdesigns.com

Hail to the red, white and blue!

Or, just add some color to your pony!

Kitties are patriotic too!

Don’t forget Fido!

Just an idea.

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Formal hair styles require a little TLC!

Isn’t she lovely? The model with the pale skin tone, blue/gray come hither eyes and volumous auburn hair is wearing an utterly stunning formal hair style, don’t you think? But you may ask . . . what makes this a ‘formal hair style? Haven’t you seen a similar hair style on Santa Monica Pier, but it looked more like the ‘boho’ look on Kourtney Kardashian? So what makes the difference?

“More Formal
Hair Styles”The difference between a ‘boho’ half updo and a similar one that looks like a formal hair style is all in the prepping and finishing of the hair. What’s needed for this hair style to look more like a formal hair style is the use of the right hair care products, finishing tools and techniques. That might sound elementary however, I think many people underestimate the power of finishing techniques!

Half up formal hair style!

Kourtney Kardashian’s half updo for a formal occasion . . . not looking like a formal hair style.

For this formal hair style, run a shine hair care product through clean damp hair, like Paul Mitchell Gloss Drops. Next, prep the hair with a volumizing curl enhancer like Big Sexy Hair Blow Dry Volumizing Gel and blow dry. Lightly mist with a thermal protector and wrap 1 inch sections around a 1 or 1 � inch curling iron. Lightly mist cooled curls with finishing spray, like Sebastian Shaper Plus.

Pull through curls with fingers to separate. Backcomb crown, spray and smooth over top. Brush back sides and secure with criss-crossed pins just below the occipital bone. Leave out a curl or two to frame face. Lightly backcomb hair for fullness and spray with finishing spray.

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