2013 Oscar Hair Styles

The Oscars are usually the benchmark for each years fashions. This years Academy Awards once again was a chance for stars and celebrities to show off their red carpet style. The dresses, shoes, jewellery and even the hairstyles spotted at this years Oscars may forecast the fashion trends.

Instead of one specific hairstyle ruling the red carpet, the hair at the Oscars came in verity of styles – with French Twists, Chignons along with Cascading Waves and classic short styles were all on display. Most noticeable was the full, luxurious head of hair tossed over and cascading down one shoulder reminding us of Veronica Lake or Kim Basinger.

Leading the revival of the modern cascading waves was Jessica Chastain, who wore her hair to one side and tucked behind the ear. It was just effortless glamor and her beautiful red hair stood out from a sea of blondes and brunettes. All unmistakably old Hollywood vibe’s embraced by the likes of Zoe Saldana, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Reese Witherspoon.

Chignons and French Twists, braided or with loose face framing strands usually rule the roost on the red carpet allowing stars to display their dress and jewellery without distractions.

Classic short hairstyles have been in vogue lately and were a standout on the red carpet. Many famous celebrities like Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron are seen at the Oscar’s sporting short styles reminding us of Audry Hepburn’s classic pixie cut. Among the short hair stars was the ever stylish Jane Fonda along with Halle Berry with her popular short spiky look.

Forget having a Glam Gal on your arm. The best accessory for men at the Oscars this year appeared to be “facial hair”. Stars like George Clooney, Ben Affleck, and Bradley Cooper all strutted down the red carpet rocking some serious whiskers. And they weren't alone. Best Actor nominee Hugh Jackman, Jason Clarke from Zero Dark Thirty, and last year’s Best Actor winner Jean Dujardin all seemed to have gotten the memo to follow suit on this year’s beard trend.

Brave New World of Hair Color

Hair Coloring has evolved into a Living Art Form. Creative hair colorist’s are now using splashes of colour for two tone effects and a full palette of up to six contrasting shades for both dramatic and suttle effects. Thanks to new dye technology and coloring tools like the Geo Palette hair color system and Foil Weaving techniques hair color artists are now only limited by their imagination and just how daring their clients are. It’s a brave exciting new world of color and the sky’s the limit; here are a few examples of creative hair color and styling effects showing up around the globe.

 

 

It looks like the body is turning into a "Living Canvas". Tattoo's are showing up every where so its not a surprise to see colorful hair styles along side Tattoo's. What started as way of covering the signs of aging (gray hair) has turned into a "colorful living art form". It's a Brave New Colorful World.

 

Hair Restoration / Gone Today Back Tomorrow

As a hair stylist with a hair styling studio located in the heart of the entertainment industry I’ve seen many actors opted for hair restoration procedures in order to create a youthful look and the illusion that time has simply stood still.

The continuing demands on celebrities to keep their youthful good looks, seems to be of great interest to the tabloids. Perhaps the most famous hair transplant recipient is Sir Elton John. With years of wearing toupees and hats he became fed-up and under went a series of replacement procedures. After appearing on stage with a full head of hair and new hairline the tabloids read; “Tonsorial Wizard Grows Hair on Rocket Man”.

Jokes about hair loss are as old as dirt, but not as old as rocks. Two comedians, Tom Arnold and Dennis Miller are the first to tell you they’ve had this done and I’m sure you’ll agree that both look much younger with thicker hair and youthful looking hairline.

Hair restoration is not just reserved for film and television stars. Politicians, fashion designers, musicians, business executives and man from all walks of life now recognize the importance of hair and how it affects their image. Hair loss is a state of mind, “if you don’t mind _ it doesn’t matter”. However, with today’s technological advancements and affordability it's now possible to do something about hair loss. And because it permanent it can make you feel good about how you look for years to come.

Having had a hair restoration procedure myself by Dr. Robert Elliott, a pioneer in hair replacement here in Hollywood, I can tell you first hand that it’s painless, lasts a life time and has been well worth the expense. Hair restoration is a simple out patent procedure that involves hair follicles being taken from the back and side of the head, where hair is thickest and resistant to loss, and inserted seamlessly into the thinning spots and can give you a natural looking “hairline”, even up close. When applied by a skilled restoration artist with years of experience like Dr. Elliott it will look natural and totally undetectable.

Over many years I’ve recommended dozens of clients to have this procedure and seen the amazing results up close. Without exception everyone has been pleased with the results and thanked me for encouraging them to have it done. Hopefully, this information will help you to make a decision or at least gives you a starting point for your personal search to give you back the head of hair you started with. If you have any question please feel free to call me or visit my hair studio for styling advice or contact me online at www.georgecaroll.com

Beyonce' Star Hair Style

It looks like Beyoncé can pull off absolutely any hairstyle: from long, sleek strands, to tight, springy ringlets, and multicolored tones…. this diva’s hair is always on point! Although she is known for her fierce dance moves and amazing voice, she has a terrific sense of style and her hair styles are always changing. She has gone from blonde to sleek and straight to natural curly and even having a tint of red in her hair.

Beyonce is one of the current A list super stars who really knows how to rock their hair color and used this to full effect over the years. It’s no wonder that she was quickly snapped up to be the face of L’Oreal hair color! Her signature color is beautiful mixture of golden blondes and honey caramel brown tones, and after years of experimenting with lighter and dark shades, she seems to have settled on a mid range look that she has totally made her own.

I've always loved a diva that isn’t afraid to experiment with hair color, and digging through the archives it’s nearly impossible to find an occasion where Beyonce has got it wrong. There have been some criticisms that Beyonce’s preference for a lighter hair color is disrespectful to her African American heritage, however she has gone on record saying how hurtful these comments are, and like any girl, she just wants to have a bit of fashion fun. Beyonce has said that she never dreamed that one day women around the globe would walk into a Salon and ask for here hair color and style.

Chop Chop / Super Model Style Cut

The haircut of the year has arrived. Vogue is calling it the Chop, others have named it the Karlie, after American super model Karlie Kloss. Ms. Kloss, already a fashion world veteran at age 20, cut off about seven inches of her dark hair late last year. Vogue declared it the “cut of the moment” in a four-page feature story in the January issue, saying “the season’s new hair is swingy, sexy — and refreshingly easy to wear.”

The style was the brainchild of the New York hairstylist Garren Defazio. The length, at just below the jaw, wasn’t so short as to be “out of proportion,” Mr. Defazio said. It rests just above the shoulders, with some layering in the front, and is topped off with bangs. He is emphatic that it’s neither a bob nor a shag, but a one-length cut with a slight layer in the front. It’s a low maintenance look that sets off the face. “I cut it to encourage her natural wave,” Mr. Defazio said. “It’s long enough so she can gel it back, add extentions for a longer look and it’s modern because it’s airy and rumpled. As for Ms. Kloss’s feeling about the cut, Mr. Defazio said: “Karlie in love with the new look and can’t stop touching it.” She doesn’t have to blow it dry, just shampoo, put on lipstick and mascara, and she feels finished and modern.”

Versions of the style cut, with its length hovering somewhere between the chin and the shoulder, and with a few layers and fringe of bangs, has been spotted on models like Arizona Muse, Catherine McNeil, Karen Elson and Lily Kwong.

“When Kate Moss cut her hair really short, everyone started cutting their hair,” Mr. Defazio said. “When somebody notable finds their look, it catches on and becomes a trend.” The Chop has inspired an array of reactions online. Some ask is “Karlie Chop Haircut: The Next ’Rachel’?” Is short hair styles back in style. What do think ???

 

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Katy Perry / Star Hair Style

Drawing inspiration from the hair style trends of our favorite stars and celebrities has become a national past time. One star whose hairstyle is emulated by young girls around the globe is Katy Perry, the diva of style, glitz, and glamor. The I Kissed a Girl pop star is synonymous with her 1950s pin up girl hairstyles, complete with finger waves, rolled under bangs, classic bobs and over the top colorful hair styles. Her pop star image is irresistible to guys attracted to the fun loving creative types.

TO GET THE LOOK: Do you sometimes feel like a wall flower? Are you ready for a totally new high impact image to turn this picture around? If that's the case, take a styling lesson from Katy Perry and reinvent yourself with a totally new image. Her provocative head-turning colorful hairdo’s are worthy of paparazzi-like attention and lets everyone know you’re the life of the party. However Katy’s hair color selection isn't for the faint of heart but if you’re up for it, let’s take it one step at a time; starting with Katy’s chic classic Bobbed style cut.

LET’S SHAPE IT: To get the look, start with a off the shoulder length bob and versatile brow brushing bangs. This classic bob is the ideal length for adding extra length with "hair extensions" and suits most face shapes, especially those with facial features like Katy. With a few adjustments (trims), as it grows you can find the ideal length for your face shape and style.

LET’S STYLE IT: To put your style in motion start with a dab of your favorite styling mousse or spray gel for style support. Comb either through damp hair and give it a quick blow dry. To push the style bar up a notch, a few twists with a curling iron adds finger waves for a dressy look. Finish with a dab of hair polish and you’ve got Katy Perry’s chic look!

NOW, LET’S COLOR IT: Like a chameleon Katy loves playing with hair color having rocked every color of the rainbow on her head, including purple, blue, green, lavender, red and purple locks. To change her hair color Katy uses HAIR FLAIRS - COLOR RUB, a temporary hair color that adds vibrancy color without a commitment of permanent dyes. Hair Flair works like eye shadow and is available in ten different hair chalking shades making it fun to match your hair to your outfit. With Color Rub you can change your hair color instantly, whether you want vibrant tips, streaks or all over color, just rub it on and wash it out after. You’re only limited by your imagination and how daring you feel.

KATY PERRY’S STYLE comes with all the bells and whistles to put you in the spot light. The versatile peek-a-boo bangs and rain blow hair color is worthy of paparazzi-like attention. So be prepared to stop those dudes dead in their tracks when you show up to the party and your girl friends to scream OMG….. You rock girl! For more star style visit www.georgecaroll.com
 

Brave New World of Hair Color

The big story was at one time highlighting, that isn't really new anymore because foil highlights have been around for a long time. However we’ve come a long way from "streaking" hair where we put blonde color in everyone's hair from black to brown to red or mousey blonde.

Hair Coloring has evolved into a Living Art Form something quite different. Creative hair colorist’s now add splashes of color or color just the bottom part for a two tone effect and are using a full palette of up to six contrasting shades for a rainbow effect. You’re now only limited by your imagination and just how daring your clients are. It’s a brave exciting new world of color and the sky’s the limit; here are a few examples of hair art coloring effects showing up around the globe.

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