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Black hair styles like Taraji Henson’s - short ‘n’ sweet!

“Black Hair Styles - Taraji Henson”Thinking short haircuts aren’t for you? Try this one! Black hair styles are going short this summer and with short haircuts like this one on Taraji Henson, I think more women will be lopping off their locks this summer for this short but sweet look!

Taraji changes her look often by changing her hair style.  She’s not afraid to color, cut, extend, or do whatever it takes to change into a totally different look . . . and don’t you love her for it? It makes it not so scary for the rest of us!!

Taraji Henson, is a 39 year old American actress and singer who has played numerous roles including the 2008 movie, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, where she played opposite Brad Pitt and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. She’s also been a cast member in numerous TV shows including, ABC’s “Boston Legal.”  Today I caught glimpse of her new short hair cut at, BTC and had to forward it on to you. She looks adorable!  I think this is my favorite look on Taraji Henson yet and just think, it’s easy to style and will hold for days!!

To create this style for this short hair cut, BTC shares how it was done.

•    First, apply a leave in moisturizer after shampooing and use a round brush and hairdryer directing layers toward the face, to create volume and bend.

•    Next, mist hair with a volumizing spray and use a flat-iron to straighten small sections at a time, flicking ends up & out.

•    Finish with a holding spray and a few drops of shine serum.

If you want suggestions for some highly recommended products to recreate this look, here are the ones that were voted as top favorites, in these categories, from professional stylists in 2008. (This years top favorites will be chosen this weekend at the Stylist Choice Awards . . . and I’ll be posting the winners next week!)

•    Favorite leave-in moisturizer — wasn’t a category — try Paul Mitchell leave-in conditioner

•    Favorite volumizing spray — Sexy Hair Root Pump

•    Favorite flat-iron — Farouk Systems CHI Ceramic flat iron

•    Favorite hairspray — Kenra Volume Spray 25

•    Favorite straightening product (non-chemical) — Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum

So, for new black hair styles that have surfaced as of late, this one has my vote as a favorite! Here are just a couple of other hair styles we’ve seen Taraji Henson wear.

Black hair styles - Taraji Henson 2008

Black hair styles - Taraji Henson, Academy Awards, Oscars 2009

Black hair styles - Taraji Henson, “Something New” premier 2006

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Short Hair Cuts are Hot this Summer! Know These Styling Secrets!

“Short Hair Cuts Styling Tips”As promised, here are more of my secrets for styling short hair cuts. There are so many stunning short hair cuts right now, you may be considering going there. If it’s fear of styling that’s holding you back, I’m here to relinquish that!  Go for it!  With these secrets to styling short hair cuts, you won’t have to struggle with your new hairstyle . . . badda bing, badda bang . . . your out the door.

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Short Hair Cuts Styling Secrets #1

• Use the correct products to style your short hair cut. No matter what length hair you have, when you get a new hairstyle, check with your hairstylist to see that you have the hair care products you need to make your short hair cut do what it should do.With short hairstyles, I love to use texturizing products to bring out the layers within the short hair cut. Try a texturizing product like, Enjoy - Texture Spray , while hair is damp to give subtle texture all over, or use a texture paste like, Artec Textureline Smoothing Serum, on the ends of hair when dry to really bring out the individual pieces and layers in the hairstyle.

Short Hair Cuts Styling Secrets #2

• Use the right tools. Along with the right hair care products, you’ll want to have the right tools for styling your short hair cut. The latest trend in short hair cuts are smoother, straightened hairstyles, so a professional flat iron is essential.  You’ll also want to invest in a smaller round brush to give hair volume and to bend your ends while blow drying. And if you don’t have a paddle brush already . . . get one! Although, most popular short hair cuts are straight, if you find yourself wanting a curly hair look, make sure you get a good quality curling iron like, Hot Tools Professional Ceramic Titanium Professional Curling Iron. If you are confused as to which size iron is right for you, ask your stylist to help you out. If you are purchasing your curling iron at a beauty supply store, an employee should be able to help you select the right barrel size for your short hair cut.

Rihanna’s short hair cut!

Short Hair Cuts Styling Secrets #3

• Less is More! What I mean is sometimes less hair styling is better than more styling. Perfect is not always the way to go when it comes to styling short hair cuts. Don’t try and get your short hair cut to look perfectly styled. A little bit of the bed head look, ups the chic factor with short hair cuts. So if you find yourself struggling with hair that sticks out a bit here and a bit there, just quit!  All you need do is add a dash more texturizing paste here and there to create a fun and funky look.

Short hair cuts can be so much fun when you know how to change them up a bit. With these secrets to styling short hair cut, you can head into the salon with confidence knowing that you’ll be able to style your short hair cut with ease. Don’t forget to ask your hairstylist to give you a lesson on how to style your new hair cut, while you are in the chair too!

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Jessica Simpson’s Braids Make For a Quick and Easy Hairstyle
“How to do Jessica Simpson Braids”
Jessica Simpson’s hair braids are a perfect summertime ‘do. They can be dressed up or down and are a great hairstyling option if you don’t have a lot of time to spend doing your hair. If you know how to create a basic braid you can get this super hot braid hairstyle just like Jessica Simpson.

Here’s how to re-create these relaxed, yet stylish summer braids:

• Step 1: Part your hair naturally, taking a section out in front and pinning the rest back so that it doesn’t interfere with your braid.
• Step 2: Braid hair back off your hairline, French braid style, toward the backside of your ear. If you don’t know how to French braid your hair, check this video out to give you the basics;
  Styling Your Hair: How To French Braid Hair  or, you can do a traditional style braid and just tuck it back instead. If you do decide to braid your hair traditionally, keep your braid tucked in place with a few bobby pins.
• Step 3: Braid your hair until you reach the end of your hairline (which should be somewhere right in front of or behind your ear depending on where you are directing the hair) and then secure with an elastic band.

Jessica Simpson Braid Hints & Tips:

For a more chic and sleek braided hairstyle, dampen the area to be braided and then run a small dollop of styling cream throughout those strands only. Then flat iron the rest of the hair for an ultra-chic braided hairstyle.

To achieve a more casual look, part your hair deep to one side and braid your hair like above, but repeat on the other side of your part as well. Let the rest of your hair fall naturally for an organic and free-spirited style that is all your own (and Jessica Simpsons, of course)!

Jessica Simpson’s Braids Are Perfect for Both Long Hairstyles and Short Hairstyles.

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