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Hair Trends the Low Braid. As the heat of summer dies down and cooler temperatures will (hopefully) start coming our way, it’s time to think about some sophisticated, chic hairstyles to take us from one season to the next effortlessly. I’m totally into the look Kate Hudson is rocking at left. Her loose low braid, accented with side-swept bangs, is absolutely gorgeous. (It doesn’t hurt that her chandelier earrings and sparkly gown are to DIE.)

Now, I’ve been fascinated with braided hairstyles for quite some time. (Click here to check out my love of the side braid.) But this is such a unique take on the style that I simply have to focus on it this week! I love that Kate’s hair brings together two different hairstyles in such a unique way. The top of her hair is blown out into sleek, lustrous smoothness, and flows so elegantly into a simple braid that travels down her back. And rather than tying it off with a boldly hued clip or ponytail holder, there’s a simple holder that matches her hair. The end result? Absolute flawless perfection.

Curious about how to rock the look on your own? It’s super-easy to recreate this look! Read on to find out how you can style your hair into the low braid!

First off, your tresses should be sleeker than sleek. Start with a shine-enhancing shampoo — I absolutely love Aveda Shampure Shampoo ($9.50 at aveda.com), which brings out shine like no other shampoo I’ve ever tried.

Next, you’ll want to get the shiniest blowout possible. And what better hairdryer to use than the T3 Bespoke Evolution ($300 at t3micro.com)? Whether you dry with a round brush or just your fingers, this hairdryer will get the job done. Of course, blowdrying with a round brush will get your locks to glisten and gleam — but if you’re short on time, this dryer will still accomplish that in only a few minutes!

Now for the fun part — the braid! You’ll want to gather your hair very loosely and split it into three wide sections. Starting at the nape of your neck, cross one section over the other — not too tightly, or the effect will be lost. The braid should be clean and finished — no pieces sticking out — but at the same time, don’t make it too polished or wound up!

Stop braiding about an inch from the bottom of your locks. Secure the braid with an elastic that matches your hair. The Sephora Snag-Free Hair Elastics ($3.50 each for a pack of 8 elastics at sephora.com) come in three different shades — Black, Brown and Clear — that will perfectly match most hair colors.

Finish with a shine spray that will bring out even more gleam. One like Ojon Shine & Protect Glossing Mist ($28 at sephora.com), which is formulated with wildcrafted Ojon oil and a UV inhibitor to really keep those strands glossy. And voila! An easy to create low braid that is just so simple and chic!

From: http://www.thebeautyoflifeblog.com

TIPS FOR THINNING HAIR. As my friend Lyn tells it she was crouched on the floor of the shower stall, naked save for reading glasses, and counting her hairs that were caught in the drain. Normal hair loss is anywhere from 50 to 100 strands per day and in the United States more than 30 million women experience some accelerated hair loss as they age.
According to Marcy Holmes,a Nurse Practitioner and certified menopause technician, hair loss in women is caused by a multitude of factors from stress, genetics and hormone imbalance to drugs, thyroid system disorder and nutritional deficiencies(especially iron or vitamin A). Hair loss caused by medical conditions or stress is often treatable and reversible. The bad news for the rest of us is that hair loss is a normal part of the aging process and heredity.
Hair is an intrinsic part of our feminine identity and it’s departure, even in women who are not vain, can be traumatic. However there are a multitude of ways to cope with thinning hair aside from wigs, extensions and Rogaine.
1. Go Shorter I’ve been a fan of long hair ever since reading Rapunzel and for years, with just a few unhappy detours, I kept it somewhere between chin and shoulder even when that was no longer my most flattering length. However recently and reluctantly I’ve gone a bit shorter but not so short that I can’t pull it back for ballet.
With thinning hair a short(chin length or above) cut works best but you don’t want to go too short and risk looking scalped. Also very short hair tends to put more focus on your face which may not be what you want to do. Bangs either straight down or side swept can help soften the look while disguising a receding hairline
2. Layer it Short or long layers can cover a multitude of sins, but if the the hairdresser brandishes a razor, run. You want blunt cut layers that will give the illusion of thickness. And remember a good haircut is worth what ever it costs
3. Color it I know that many women are nurturing their gray locks but permanent or semi permanent color thickens the hair shaft and adds body.
4. Forget the daily shampoo. Go easy on the washing. According to WedMD, fine hair gets dirty faster and people with fine textured hair need to shampoo more frequently, even though fine hair breaks more easily. Avoid this catch 22 by using dry shampoo in between washings. The powder will also add a bit of thickness and body.
5. Use a volumizing shampoo, conditioner, and mousse.
6. Avoid putting high heat directly onto hair. Blow drying should not be a problem but flat irons and curling irons can cause damage and breakage. Also avoid volume building products containing paraffin, which is beeswax. It can build up and result in hair breakage
7. Tease - just a little. Don’t think beehive or Dynasty or any of the other big hair horrors. Just gently back comb the underneath hair along the part and then smooth over with the top hair and spray very lightly. This method which I learned from my hairdresser, gives the appearance of volume and a flattering lift.
8. Flip your head upside down, give it a shake, brush it, spray lightly, let it dry for a minute and then flip it back.
9. My instant look thicker trick- Tuck your hair behind your ears and secure with a bobby pin on either side,hidden underneath. Add bold earrings and your good to go.

From: http://www.barbs-beauty-tips-for-babes-over-60.blogspot.com/

Teen Celebrity Hairstyles. The latest looks in teen celebrity hairstyles. We all love celebrities and these trendy teen celebrity hairstyles are worth talking about. Miley Cyrus to Ashley Tisdale here are the hottest look in teen hairstyles.
1. Bouncy Curls
2. Boho Waves
3. Fun Updos
4. Half Up Half Down
5. Sedu Styles

Hot Teen Celebrity Looks to Follow

From http://www.gossipygirlz.com

AG Hair Cosmetics’ Gorgeous Uptown Girls. Check out these gorgeous new looks from AG Hair Cosmetics’ Architecture Uptown collection! Here are the descriptions of each style from the top left:

• Tower has long, feminine layers that can be worn straight for an afternoon at the gallery or set in curls for a night on the town.
• Posh is a sophisticated updo that combines smoothness and texture, and can be adapted to suit any social event.
• Fountain has an “Old Hollywood” feel with mid-length, elegant curls that frame the face, just right for a film premiere.
• Diva is an updo for short to mid-length hair with elegant, curvilinear styling that would fair well for any gala.
• Baroque is a detailed updo that incorporates an intricate brocade of braids along the hair line and a mass of curls up top.
• The mid-length Arc is a versatile shape that can be worn full with curls or smooth and straight, perfect for ladies who lunch.

I love these romantic, modern looks! Diva is my favorite - what about you guys?

From: http://thebeautybunny.com/

Hair Trends: Agyness Deyn’s short fringed bob. Some are likening it to the hairstyle of Dr Spock. But we think Agyness Deyn’s new ‘do is more like a modern version of the 1920s Louise Brooks bob. Fringes, platinum blonde shades, and cropped styles have all been big hair trends in 2008, and we’re tipping Agyness’ new look may just make it as a trend for 2009.

What’s so different about Deyn’s new haircut? Aside from merging the 1920s flapper trend with modern rock-chic, it’s shorter - much shorter. The fringe is not eye-sweeping but sharply cropped to the middle of the forehead. And the all-round length is shorter too - meaning those who opted for the popular chin-length bobs and concave pobs in 07-08, will have the option of taking it a step further. Or shorter, as the case may be.

In the past Deyn has proved to be more daring than most, so will others follow her lead? We’ll be keeping an eye out.

From: http://www.fashionising.com/

Katie Holmes Haircuts. Katie Holmes Haircuts. Which Katie Holmes haircut fits the celebrity the best. Katie Holmes looks great with short hair and her short hairstyles have captured the beauty world of best haircuts. Among her short hairstyles include the bob, blunt bob, the crop and the pixie. The shorter her hair the more her beautiful face shape is shown to the world.

As we take a look at all of Katie Holmes haircuts which style looks best on the celebrity.

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From: http://addictedtolipstick.blogspot.com/

Katie Holmes New Pixie Haircut. Katie Holmes debuted a new cropped pixie style haircut today. Is it just me or is her hair getting shorter and shorter. The style is hot on the celebrity since short hair works wonders for her face shape. This new cropped style is easy to maintain for the celebrity since she can pick it out and style her hair anyway she wants Which is why pixie cuts are perfect for the fall when so much work needs to be done. The pixie cut is among one of the hottest styles for fall 2008. So the question is are we loving her hot new style?

From: http://www.imageandstylenews.com/

Banish bad hair days! I love the look of my hair blown out and straightened but in reality as a stay at home mom I don’t have much time. I am usually just lucky to get through a shower alone now that my 3yr old has figured out how to pick the bathroom lock. I have used hundreds of different products to make my naturally curly hair look styled and not like I gave up on myself. A lot of products work for a while but over the day my hair gets bigger and bigger or dries out. I have finally found something that leaves my hair looking as great at the end of the day as it did at the start.

Hair Play’s Set is great for a blowout my hair stays super moisturized and it helps keep it from getting frizzy as the day wears on. My favorite way to use Set is right out of the shower on towel dried hair, just a few pumps of foam and I am able to work it through all my hair. After its worked in I just twist sections of my hair and then leave it as it dries and unrolls you are left with soft supple curls that last until your next shower. Best of all it keep my hair from frizzing and the conditioning agents keep it from drying out.

UPDATE : I’ve been using SET for a few weeks now and I am truly amazed by the difference. I have long curly hair that tends to get very dry and tangled. Within a few weeks of using SET my whole hair texture has changed it’s now smoother and softer and my curls hold without frizzing or drying. One of the best things about SET is I can now comb right through my hair when I get out of the shower, prior to using SET it would take me forever to get all the knots and tangles out of my hair. The more I use SET the more I love it! If you haven’t ordered it yet don’t wait any longer!

“SET” Great for Setting, Twisting, Blow-drying and Natural Hairstyles

Do you desire freedom from impossible hair? Are your hair products giving you less than the performance that you desire? Have you wondered how celebrity hairstyles look so perfect? Do you need new products that will leave you with healthy hair, vibrant and manageable? Are you looking for a product that caters to natural hairstyles as well as hairstyles to make you look sexy and sheik? “SET” is your answer. With “SET,” a detangling, leave-in conditioner, you will enjoy more control with your natural texture or you can blow dry your hair leaving it silky smooth. With “SET” your hair will have a healthy natural shine without being weighed down. “SET” is hair styling and hair care combined with the light scent of an ocean breeze.

“SET” provides flexible hold for styling all hair textures. It is easy to foam and shares essential properties of both mousse and gel for healthy hair. It can be used as a leave-in detangler/defrizzer conditioner to control natural curly styles. “SET” is a thermal protectant for naturally shiny blow-outs.

“SET” is setting lotion. Redefined.
All textures, all styling needs, one product.

If you want healthy hair that always looks ultra sexy, is very manageable and low-maintenance than use “SET.”

$19.50 Hair Play Set

From; http://www.makeherup.com

Most Requested Celebrity Hair Rihanna’s Crop Haircut. Women are asking scissor-happy stylists for Rihanna’s low-maintenance, head-hugging style. NYC hairstylist Ursula Stephen gave Rihanna “a simple cut—tapered on the side and back” and suggests “shaping it with your fingers.” Chaz Dean, owner of Chaz Dean Studio in Hollywood, has numerous requests for the pop star’s crop. “I always finish with a texturizing balm to piece out short spikes,” he says.

From: http://www.hipcandy.blogspot.com/

The Best Celebrity Hairstyles. The top 5 celebrity hairstyles chosen by thousands of InStyle readers.

Reese Witherspoon’s Bangs

Jennifer Aniston’s Layers

Eva Longoria’s Curls

Angelina Jolie’s Blowout

Jessica Simpson’s Waves

From: http://www.skincareblog.net