Sunday, June 30, 2019

This Is How Often You Need A Haircut Based on Your Style and Texture


By Lexi Novak

"When my ends get so dry that I can't disguise them with hair oil." "When I start getting knots that don't come out, no matter how much conditioner I use." "When I just can't take it anymore." Ask someone when they know it's time for a haircut and these are a sampling of the answers you might receive. Lots of us have heard that we should go every six to eight weeks, but one rule can't possibly apply to all hair textures and lengths. Here's how to know when it's really, truly time for a trim.

If You Have Tight, Coarse Curls
12 weeks

"For curlier or kinkier textures, the general rule of thumb is quarterly haircuts," says hairstylist Anthony Dickey. "That's about the time it takes to get single-strand knots or split ends." If you want to preserve or grow out your length, ask your hairstylist to remove a quarter inch or less at each visit — that will ensure there's always more growth than the amount you're cutting.

If You Have Virgin Hair
12 weeks

Another great thing about being a young person? Their unprocessed hair is basically the healthiest it will ever be. If your hair has never been colored and you haven't yet exposed it to the rigors of frequent hot-tool usage (and you're in your early 20s), you can go up to three months between trims without any risk of looking frayed, says hairstylist Nathaniel Hawkins.

If You Have Long Hair That's Wavy Or Straight
8 to 12 weeks

If you treat your long, uniform-length hair like your skin — moisturizing with masks, minimizing heat damage — you can wait 8 to 12 weeks until your next cut. The style doesn't have a specific shape that requires frequent maintenance, and if it's properly cared for your hair shouldn't split or break too quickly.

If You Have Fine Or Medium Curls
8 to 12 weeks

Because many people with curls tend to be vigilant about keeping their hair hydrated, it's usually healthy, says Hawkins. Two or three months is a safe break between cuts. Those with spirals on the finer side should keep the rotation closer to eight weeks, though. Too much length can make thin curls look stringy and stretched.

If You Have Long Layers
6 to 8 weeks

Ironically, this is the only category hairstylists actually suggest for the prevailing six- to eight-week rule. It's long enough to let your hair grow for length and short enough to keep face-framing pieces in place.

If You Have Lots of Different Layers
6 weeks

Week one: Layers have a textured, piecey look. Week four: Layers have a lived-in, sexy-rough look. Week eight: Layers have a wonky and ragged look. Heavily cut styles with lots of layers require six weeks to keep the lengths fresh.

If You Have a Bob Or Lob
6 weeks

"Clean, sharp lines grow out nicely, so geometric or A-line bobs without any nape graduation can go six weeks," says Hawkins. "Those cuts also don't tend to have layers in the crown that will lose their fullness."

If You Have Fine Hair That's Wavy Or Straight
4 to 6 weeks

Fine hair can be a fickle pain in the ass. You can go weeks with it looking pretty damn swell, and then you wake up one morning and it's a sad, limp head of meh. "The challenge with fine hair is the need to constantly reshape it without cutting too much off," says Hawkins, who advises waiting at least four but no more than six weeks to keep it in check.

If You Have Short Hair
4 weeks

Bowl, pixie, disconnected undercut — whatever you've got, growth will start to dilute the style, so it needs a trim every four weeks. That may seem like a big salon commitment, but a monthly appointment is usually easier to schedule and plan for than in-between timing, like six or ten weeks.

If You Have Damaged Hair
4 weeks

The bad news is there's no way to undo damage from chemical processing, coloring, or heat styling. The good news is regular monthly cuts will gradually phase out the busted hair while still allowing enough time for healthy roots to grow in.

If You Have Bangs
2 weeks

If your bangs are more of the side-swept, wispy variety, you can probably stretch out your trims a little longer. But strong, blunt, heavy, straight: If any of these words describe your fringe, a quick pruning every other week will keep the look tight.

Article Source: https://www.allure.com/gallery/when-to-get-a-haircut

Thursday, June 27, 2019

100 Years of Hair Accessories | Glamour


Take a look back at the last hundred years of hair accessories, from the decorative pins and combs of the 1910s and the bobby pins of the 1920s, to the afro picks of the 1970s and the scrunchies of the 1980s, here's how hair accessories transformed over the last century.

Monday, June 24, 2019

These Overnight Hairstyles Will Give You Perfect Locks in the Morning


Low maintenance hairstyles that will have you saying, I woke up like this! Hairstylist Jenneffer Gutierrez shows us some easy to do looks - that also require no washing.

Friday, June 21, 2019

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

3 Stylish Takes on Beach Waves That Are Perfect For Summer | Beauty Junkie


It's that time of year again to show off your beachy waves! Kirbie Johnson will walk us through how she masters the wave along with three different looks to take her into Summer.

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Easy Summer Hair Bun


Jenny Stebe's super easy hair bun that's a perfect style for the summer!

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

100 Years of Lipstick | Allure


Take a look back at the last hundred years of lipstick, from the 1920s vamp lipstick and the 1930s "rosebud mouth," to the bright red lips of the 1950s and the pale, frosted shades of the 1960s, here's the last century of lipstick.

Sunday, June 9, 2019

How to Add Volume to Your Hair Using a Flat Iron


The IRON-ic magic of this hair tool! Straightening irons aren't only for flattening, they can add curls, waves and body too, hairstylist Michelle Finlayson shows you how.

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Chris Appleton Recreates 3 Ariana Grande Hairstyles on his Daughter


Have you ever wondered how to do Ariana's ICONIC ponytail? Wonder no more, her celeb stylist Chris Appleton is here to show us how you can get that just bought it look, too.

Monday, June 3, 2019

How to Diagnose and Treat Your Dry + Damaged Hair


Hair expert, Michelle Finlayson shows us how to tell the difference between dry and damaged hair, plus easy at-home treatments to get healthy hair.