Mistake 7: A Lack of Layers

Here’s a scary thought: “If you don’t cut layers in short hair, you’ll look like Dorothy Hamill,” says hairstylist Chris McMillan of Chris McMillan, The Salon in Los Angeles. (Or worse: “Remember Dumb and Dumber?” asks Lloyd.) The trick here is to cut strategically: long pieces are subtle but still add dimension. Choppiness all over adds volume to fine strands. And if hair is really thick, cutting layers underneath can reduce volume and make hair “less blunt and broomstick-y,” says Lloyd.

Mistake 8: Not Keeping up With the Cut

Short hair may be low-maintenance in the style department, but it’s like a needy boyfriend when it comes to trims. Go in for a cut every six weeks or, as Lloyd says, follow the hairstylist’s rule of thumb: When your longest layers start flipping up on the bottom, it’s time to go to the salon.

Short Hairstyle Mistakes 9 & 10 (Over-Accessorizing & Losing Perspective)

Mistake 3: Big Body, Small Head Syndrome

Voluptuous women look best with a choppy, chin-length bob, says hairstylist Edward Tricomi of the Warren Tricomi Salon in New York City. If you cut the hair close to your scalp, “your head will look too small in comparison,” he says.

Mistake 4: Mixing Styles

Kate Gosselin may be partial to the smooth in front, spiky in back look, but anyone else with short, layered hair should learn from her mistakes. “Kate looks like she’s using gel and hair spray to spike it up—and that’s exactly what not to do.” Lloyd says. “Instead, you need to smooth down the back with a dab of pomade.” (We love Bumble and Bumble SumoTech.) Or, says Lloyd, “after you blow-dry it, wear a baseball cap or a ski hat for ten minutes or so. That will get the short layers under control and the cut looking more cohesive.”

Hairstyle Mistakes 5 & 6 (Product Overload & Using No Product)

Popular Hairstyles Of 2009

Are you wondering which hairstyles are popular this fall?  Are you wondering which color you should choose to help give you that “it” makeover?  There are great hairstyles this fall, from formal inspired styles to edgy color options for your hair.  Here are some of the most popular hairstyles this fall and how you can get them on your next visit to you stylist.

Short and sassy haircuts are popular this fall.  Having your hair cut short between your ears to your chin is a great look this year.  A short bob hairstyle cut to one length at chin level is hot this season.  Add a few layers to create texture and volume to your hair.  If layers are not what you want you can also accomplish this haircut by adding side swept bangs.  Bangs are a fun way to spice up the classic bob haircut and bangs are definitely in this fall.

Layers are in this season too.  They are suitable for everyone cut into the midsection of long hair they will add volume to your hair.  Cut into the ends of your hair and you will create a sleek edgy finish.  Layers are such an easy way to keep you hairstyle fresh and in this year.

Adding a splash of color to your hair this fall is also in style.  One of the best colors this season is vibrant reds.  You can add an all over color to your hair changing the look you already have.  The vibrant reds can be added to almost any hair color and can be incorporated through highlights, lowlights and chunky pieces.  Adding color to your hair this season is a fun way to spice up your look.

Have fun changing your look this season.  Choose a fun red color, cut your hair in a bob or add a few layers to your long hair.  Any of these options will help you be in style this year.

If you have any questions about the most popular hairstyles of 2009, then please “Ask The Hairstylist” your question and we will post the reply here.

A Hairstyle For Long Face Shapes

If you have a long face shape you may know that finding the right style for your face shape can be difficult.  When choosing a hairstyle for your face shape there are a few things you will want to avoid such as extremely long or short hair cuts, short layers, and straight blunt bangs.

If you have a long face shape and have a short hair cut, the shortness of your hair cut will make your long face appear even longer than it really is.  The same is true with short layers, short layers create volume and fullness at the top of your head and this too will create the appearance of an even longer face shape than you actually have.

Here are a few hairstyles that can flatter your long face shape.  The first is a bob cut that reaches your jaw line.  This hairstyle will look wonderful especially if it is curly.  Adding curls to your hair will help create width to your face, and if you have the back of your hair cut shorter than the front such as an inverted bob, will also help create width and will be a very flattering style with your long face shape.

The next is a medium length choppy hairstyle.  This hairstyle creates texture and volume in all the right places for a long face shape.  By adding some texture to your hair you will help create the appearance of a wider face than you actually have.  You may also choose to have a side swept bang with this cut.  This too will help give the appearance of a wider face and therefore lessen the length of your face shape.  Be careful not to go overboard with the bangs as too much will have the opposite effect and create more volume and lengthen of your face.

Lastly add curls to your hairstyle.  Curls will again create volume and widen the face rather than elongate it.  There are many options for you to try when styling your hair to compliment your long face shape.

If you have any questions about hairstyles for long face shapes, then please “Ask The Hairstylist” a question and we will post the response here.