Angelina Jolie / Star Hair Style

Drawing inspiration from the hairstyles of our favorite stars and celebrities has become a national pass time. One such star whose hair style is emulated by women around the world is Hollywood heart throb Angelina Jolie. Her trade mark sexy plump lips and enchanting Brunette hair style with Carmel highlights has set a new standard for Hollywood style and beauty.

TO GET THE LOOK: Have you’ve been looking for a romantic feminine hair style? If that’s the case, Angelina’s enchanting face framing style and luscious multi tonal hair color may be just what you’re looking for to put some romance in your life. Be forewarned this ultra feminine look is loaded with sex appeal so be prepared for heads to turn when you show up looking drop dead gorgeous. To get the look, let’s take it one step at a time; starting with a style cut and shaping.

LET’S SHAPE IT: To get the look, start with a long face framing silhouette and add chin length "love locks" for a seductive look. With a few adjustments (trims) as it grows you can easily find the ideal length and shape for your style.

LET’S STYLE IT: To style, start with a dab of your favorite shaping gel or mousse for style support or nothing at all. To put the style in motion and add volume, toss your hair upside down and give it a quick tousle with a blow dryer. After, if your locks are a bit on the dry or frizzy side, a dab of styling cream will tame it. For a dressy look, a quick turn around a styling iron or a handful of steam rollers gets the look. Pull up the back for an evening look and you’ve got Angelina Jolie’s romantic star style!

LET'S ADD MAKEUP AND ACCESSORIES: What's a star hair style without makeup and accessories? With hour spent in a makeup chair Angelina knows a thing or two about makeup tricks. For her trade mark plump sexy lips apply a foundation makeup on and around your lips as a primer and draw outside the lip area with the sharp lip pencil to create a larger lip surface. Fill the entire area within the pencil lines and add a little "extra pop" using a lip gloss tinted with a fresh light color. Weather casual or red carpet Angelina infuses every look with her personal touch. For a smart casual look, start with a nylon-spandex top with banded waist, paired with sleek straight leg cargo pants and canvas tennis shoes. Grab your Gucci hand bag, lip on Bottega Veneta sun-glasses and you’re good to go.

NOW, LET’S COLOR IT: Actresses often change their hair for the many roles they play and Angelina is no exception. To get the look, start with a rich warm Brunette tint to define the shape and wash the gray away. After, contrasting Carmel strands are sprinkled throughout with a foil weaving technique. Adding a few lighter shades through a natural hair color can give it a stylish look and also make those few gray’s less noticeable. To keep this bit of hair color magic up the re-growth is tinted every 4-6 weeks and low lights added every few months. This may cost a few bucks but is so au natural looking only your hair colorist will know for sure.

This Ultra Feminine hair style comes with all the "bells and whistles" and loaded with sex appeal. The long flowing silhouette and face framing "love locks" give it an alluring look in a grown up way. The rich Brunette hue with Carmel low-lights let's everyone know this is not a home color job. The lush's lips and flawless makeup is a show stopper. So be prepared for that special someone to show up with a fist full of flowers and tickets to Angelina Jolie's new movie. The power of a star hair style…let the romance begin.

Essence Of A MakeOver

There comes a point in life when many people consider a hair styling makeover for any number of reasons. Everyone has something about themselves that they'd like to change; its human nature. We’re all unique in many ways and blessed with inner beauty. Therefore hairstylist’s make it a goal to bring out those qualities by identifying each persons strong points as well as the imperfections. Using the time tested rule, accent the positive and eliminate the negative a hair styling makeover can enhance the physical and personality treats that sets each person apart from one another. I always take a realistic approach to create a wearable hair style that captures the spirit and personality of the individual. Its fun to do the latest trendy hair style and color, but we must consider how it may look on the person and how she will feel wearing it. Not everyone is a “fashionista”…right?

Take Shannon for example, a young lady who wanted a makeover. During her style consultation Shannon was very honest about herself. I learned that she was a 31-years-old housewife with two children and has had the same hair style for 15 years which she colored herself. As Shannon talked, I was able to study her expressions, body type, hair color, soft natural waves, hair condition and facial features. Her beautiful eyes were shadowed with hard-to-ignore dark circles. As we chatted, it was easy to see her natural warmth and beauty. After explaining the beauty makeover concept we had in mind she said, "I trust you and know you will make me look beautiful___ please do your magic.

When Shannon's makeover was finished she replied; I never felt I looked pretty until now. The next day she called to thank us and said that she cried when her family told her how beautiful she looked. While changing how a person looks, we also change how a person feels about themselves. The thrill I get every time a person reacts with excitement, confidence and hope makes me love what we hair stylist’s do for people. It’s the essence of a makeover… much more then a new hair-do.

Mother Nature's Hairstyles

Much is known about the art of hairdressing. For centuries hair has been used to denote social status, authority, make a fashion statement and an art form. Because hair has been considered nothing more then a “fashion accessory” it has been cut, colored, curled, crimped, braided, straightened, twisted and arranged in every shape imaginable. In a relentless quest to make a fashion statement have hairdresser's over looked what I call Mother Nature’s Hairstyles?

Take a close look and you’ll see that many of the classic hairstyles throughout the ages are the result of what “each hair type does naturally" when cut and shaped to unlock its style potential. The shoulder length flips, bouncy page boy, close straight and full bobs, long flowing face framing styles and beautiful bouffant  looks are all perfect examples of Mother Nature's Hairstyles.

I’ve found that with “few exceptions” everyone is all born with a type of hair that suits them perfectly as “Mother Nature” intended. Hair didn’t happen by accident, its part of each person’s unique DNA makeup designed to complement the head and body size, face shape and unique facial features. Just as each of us is born with a "finger print" we’re also born with what I call a "hair print". It’s a unique growth pattern and hair type that forms the "foundation" for each person's natural hairstyle. Everyone can wear their hair long, mid length or short and "one of those shapes and lengths" will suit them best for any number of reasons, “styling dexterity, occupation, face shape, facial features and body size” are just a few.

This doesn't mean that you can't or shouldn’t change a person's natural hair from "curly to straight" or color from “blond to red”, even Mother Nature can use a helping hand. But before you reach for a off the rack one size fits all style ask yourself what the hair can do on its own. Look closely at the direction is grows, incorporate what it does naturally (straight, wavy, curly or combination) and design the style around it. All it takes are a few well placed snips to unlock its natural style potential for look that holds its shape as it grows, is balanced from all points of view and styles itself. With a few adjustments (trims) as it grows you can easily find the idea length and shape for a “one of a kind personal style". Take your hair styling approach to the “Next Level” and use Mother Nature's Hairstyle.

Hats Are Back In Fashion

People have covered their heads since time immemorial. Over the centuries head coverings became symbols of social status, authority and an art form. In fashion terms, the hat is the most noticeable fashion accessory anyone can wear.

At the turn of the 20th century both men and women were rarely seen out and about without a hat perched upon their head. By 1960 American men and women decided "en masse" to drop an item of apparel that for centuries had been considered a vital part of a wardrobe. Most likely, the demise of hats can be traced to changing hair styles and the ongoing trend towards more casual life styles. Yet hats are due for a full on resurgence with today’s star and celebrities paving the way. Over the past five years sales of hats and caps for both men and women has increased by more than 80 per cent. The sustained increase "led by baseball and sports caps” would suggest it's more than a “passing phase."

Hats are both functional and stylish. They can cover a bad hair day, keep your head warm, hide a receding hairline and shade your eyes from the sun. A cool hat can quickly become a signature piece and give you extra swagger like many rock stars and celebrities. The sporty flat and puffy news boy cap can be a stylish way to add interest to a casual outfit. When worn at a rather "jaunty angle" a sporty cap can give tired jeans and t-shirts a stylish touch.

The Fedora while once the go-to-lid for men in the 1930’s. Today both men and women seen sporting fedoras are considered trendsetters. For more formal occasions, the fedora is the answer though when paired with a blazer and jeans and tilted slightly forward a Fedora can add a sense of panache and sophistication.

In adopting the hat as your signature piece, you must also accept the responsibility of "hat etiquette." Often ignored, hat etiquette will show that your uniqueness extends not only to you choice of head wear, but to your manners as well. So  always remove your hat upon entering a restaurant or someone’s home. Touch the brim of your hat lightly when greeting a friend and raise it by the crown when meeting a female in public. Never put your hat on the bed as its bad luck, similar to opening an umbrella in the house. And unless you’re a catcher, baseball caps should be worn in the direction that your life is heading.

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Johnny Depp / Star Hair Style

Drawing inspiration from the hair style trends of our favorite stars and celebrities has become national past time. One such star whose hair style is a must have look is Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp.  Never one to follow the crowd Johnny has always created his own unique look. You might say Johnny Depp is a modern day "style pirate".

TO GET THE LOOK:  Do you sometimes feel like you’re the “invisible dude” at a party? Do you wish there was away to get those hot ties to check you out?  If that’s the case, take a hair styling lesson from Johnny Depp’s and turn this picture around. But be forward this head turning do’ is loaded with sex appeal and a major “babe magnet” style. If you’re up for a cool new look, let’s take it one step at a time, starting with style cut and shaping. 

 

LET’S SHAPE IT:  For Johnny Depp’s style cut, start with a long layered silhouette with off centered part, tapered sideburns and neckline stylishly over the collar. Add long face framing love locks through the top for a seductive look. This artsy look is best suited for straight or slightly wavy hair and slender face shapes like Johnny’s. With a few adjustments (trims) as it grows you can easily find the ideal length and shape for your style.

 

LET’S STYLE IT: To jump start your style, just run a dab of shaping gel or mousse through damp hair or nothing at all. Comb in place to dry au natural or give it a quick tousle with a blow dryer for a full straight look. To turn up the sexy appeal, when dry, add a dab of foaming pomade or hair polish and comb sides over your ear or slicked back and you’ve got the look.

NOW, LET’S COLOR IT:  Movie actors change their hair color often for the many roles they play so dying their hair is no big deal. If your hair color is light or dark brown and beginning to lose its luster or gray around the edge, trade it in for Johnny Depp’s deep dark brown “almost raven black” hue. Adding a deep rich color will define the shape, thicken thin hair and turn up the shine. This "extra step" may cost a few bucks but what the hell, it’s a small price to pay for a stylish look and all the attention you'll get.

Johnny Depp’s head turning hair style with tapered neckline stylishly over the collar and sexy face framing “love locks” is loaded with sex appeal.  A slim mustache, shapely goatee and rich blue black hair color gives you an artsy look and just what you need to stop those babe’s dead in their tracks. So be prepared to take names, cell phone numbers and e mail addresses when you show up to the party with Johnny Depp “style pirate” look.   

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Polaroid Hair Styling Experience

If a picture is a thousand words than a Polaroid picture speaks volumes. To help make a new client’s first salon visit a “hair styling experience” for years I use a Polaroid Camera to take before and after pictures of their new hairstyle.

Because a new hairstyle is often a major change and happens quickly (snip, snip, snip) it’s hard for some to remember what their hair looked like minutes ago. Using a Polaroid camera has helped me point out just how much of an improvement the new style has made in their over all appearance. As a part of their introductory visit the pictures are theirs to keep along with a home studio styling kit. This extra step truly makes the visit memorable, fun and has helped bring new clients into the salon.

I'm now using the new Polaroid's Pogo "digital camera" that lets you view and print a wallet size color picture from the camera on the spot. The Pogo comes with all the "bells and whistles" you'd expect of a 21st century camera. It’s made using a Polaroid camera more fun then ever before and is affordable to use with each print costing only 30 cents and the color and picture quality is awesome. What’s more, because it’s a digital camera you can store the images into your salon computer for future references.

For years I've also used Polaroid camera's to create artistic images of every day life that I call Pola-Art. When you have time take a peek at my Polaroid Art Collection online in the Polaroid Studio.Com Gallery. And while you’re there order the new Polaroid Pogo digital camera and make your new clients first salon visit a… Polaroid Hair Styling Experience!

Robert Downey Jr / Star Hair Style

Drawing inspiration from the hair style trends of our favorite stars and celebrities has become national past time. One such star whose hair style is always on the must have list is Hollywood’s bad boy Robert Downey Jr. His tousled finger combed hair style and movie star persona is irresistible to ladies who are attracted to the wild side and quite the catch for those girls who are drawn to the sensitive, creative types. 

TO GET THE LOOK: Are looking for a hair style to go with your bad boy image? Try Robert’s hair style on for size and walk on the wild side. Be forewarned, this bad boy hair-do’ is a “babe magnet". To get the look, let’s take it one step at a time; starting with a style cut and shaping. 

LET’S SHAPE IT: start with a contoured silhouette with full tapered sides and neckline stylishly over the collar. The crown is cut short for a full look with a few “love locks" casually covering the hairline. This shapely finger combed head turning-do’ almost styles itself. With a few adjustments (trims) as it grows you can easily find the ideal length and shape for your personal style. 

LET’S STYLE IT: To jump start your style; apply a dab of shaping gel or mousse or nothing at all. Just run either through damp hair and comb in place to dry au natural, or give it a quick once over with a blow dryer for a full tousled look. For the “bad boy” look, when dry, add a dab of hair gel or pomade through the top and sides and you’ve got Robert Downey’s sexy tousled star style.

 

LET’S ADD WHISKERS: Nothing can reshape a face or add a dramatic look like facial hair. This simple addition can make a weak narrow chin stronger, a double chin disappear, cover a wide upper lip or a ruddy complexion and add a few years to a baby face and  defiantly adds a rugged, stylish or artsy look. Let your whiskers grow for a few weeks and visit a stylist to have it shaped for your face shape and features.

NOW, LET’S COLOR IT:  Movie actors change their hair color often for the many roles they play so dying their hair is no big deal. If you have brown hair with gray around the edge a rich brown tint or a shade closest to your natural hair color will define the shape and wash way the gray away. After, a clear glaze seals-in the color and turn on the shine. For a cool sun kissed look, a high-lift golden blond tint only takes minutes. To keep it up you'll need to have the  re-growth colored with every other style cut. This will cost a few extra bucks but is well worth the price for “totally cool new look” and all the attention you'll get.

AT A GLANCE, this shapely head turning finger combed style let’s the ladies know you’re the type of dude that walks on the wild side. The contoured silhouette and tapered neckline stylishly over the collar with a few casual "love locks" across the forehead turns the style meter up a notch. The sun bleach hair color and whiskers gives your style a creative edgy look that's irresistible to the ladies attracted to the “wild side". So be prepared for to take names and cell phone numbers when you show up with this “bad boy” star style.