Mistake 1: Making the Cut If You’re Curly

Corkscrews and short hair don’t mix. “If you have tight curls, you’ll have to use a blow-dryer and pull on each ringlet to stretch it out, which is time consuming,” says hairstylist Serge Normant of the Serge Normant at John Frieda salon in New York City. “You’re better off with a layered bob—the weight of the extra length relaxes the curl.”

Mistake 2: Helmet Head

If you look like you could host the evening news, your haircut is too blunt. “Adding layers throughout—especially underneath—makes a short cut look more youthful,” says hairstylist River Lloyd of the Serge Normant at John Frieda salon in New York City. You also want to mess up the texture—”when the hair is smooth and you can’t see the layers, that’s when it starts to look like a helmet.” Ditch the hair spray and pick up a bottle of spray wax (Lloyd recommends Sally Hershberger Genius Spray Wax). Mist throughout and then blow-dry the hair up and over to the opposite side of the head. When you let it back down, it will hang flat, without that dated under-flip.

Mistakes 3 & 4 (Big Body, Small Head & Mixing Hairstyles)

Time For School With A Medium Length Hairstyle

It is that time of year again when we are looking at back to school styles, but just because it is time to go back to school does not mean that you have to let go of the summer time inspirations for hairstyles.  With the use of light hair colors, braids and hair weaves that were popular in the summer you can transition your summer style into the fall season.

French braid hairstyles can be difficult to learn at first but once mastered these hairstyles are a great hairstyle to transition in to fall and back to school style.  French braids are very diverse, you can wear a single French braid down the center of your head or you can part your hair down the center of your head and create two French braids on either side of the part.  You can braid your hair starting on one side of your head and wrapping the French braid over to the other side creating a whimsical look for fall.

You can get back to school ready with your hairstyle by adding some soft summer highlights to you hair, carrying over the summer look into the fall season.  Nice light colored highlights are a great way to have a bit of fun while heading back to school.

Lastly you can add hair extensions (weaves) to your hair creating a nice medium to long length.  With hair extensions you can add beautiful volume to your hair as well as changing the length to one that suits you.  With hair extensions you can also add more texture to your hair and have it cut and styled to add beautiful long layers which will again create the perfect back to school look.

Going back to school does not have to be hard.  It is a time in which you can change your look and create a new style for the coming year.  Have fun with your hair and make it a fashion statement.

A Medium Length Hairstyle For A Night Out

When you have an important business dinner or event it is equally important to choose the right hairstyle to accompany your event.  If you have medium length hair you will find that your hair length comes with a variety of styling options, options that include formal hairstyles as well as semi-formal hairstyles.

What are the popular medium length hairstyles? One of the most popular ways to style medium length hair is the French twist.  The French twist can be styled into the back of the hair with a few loose tendrils around the face to create a beautiful elegant look.  This can be an easy quick style to create for an important night out on the town.  Another beautiful evening hairstyle that can be created with medium length hair is a half do.  With this hairstyle you will need to have curls added to your hair if you do not have naturally curly hair already.  Once you have created the curls necessary, take the sides of your hair and pull them back toward the center of your hair.  Pin them together and let the ends hang down loosely.  Add a beautiful jeweled clip to create an elegant look, or add a nice flowered clip to create a fun semi-formal feel.  If you want to create a more formal look once you have pulled your hair back and pinned it up you can then take the ends of the curls and pin them up at the middle too.  This will create a beautiful look and add a bit of flair to the hairstyle.

The options are limitless when it comes to styling your medium length hair for an evening out.  Experiment with the French twist and the halfdo twist, and have fun choosing what style looks best on you.

Weave Hairstyles For Your Short Hair

Hair weaves are the perfect way to create a new hairstyle in your short hair with out having to take the time to grow your hair out to achieve a new hairstyle.  Hair weaves can be instant gratification with out the wait.  You can achieve a beautiful long and silky hairstyle with the use of hair weaves (extensions).

Weaves can be done with real or synthetic hair.  Weaving is done when you take hair extensions and have them braided or sewn into your existing hair.  They can also be applied using a special type of glue or wax.  Hair weaves typically last up to two months, and can be taken care of just as you would your own hair.  However weave hair can become dry and brittle as it is not attached to your scalp, and doesn’t receive your scalps natural oils, so take care to keep it conditioned.

You may be wondering how long your hair has to be in order to get a hair weave.  Your hair can be fairly short to accommodate a hair weave.  Your hair should be at least one inch long in order for the hair stylist to properly attach the hair weave.  You can create a hairstyle using a hair weave up to eighteen inches long.  So you may choose to have a medium length hairstyle or you may choose to have a very long hairstyle.  Hair weaves are a fun way to add volume and texture to your hair.

You can create a lot of fun sexy styles by having a hair weave.  You can have a curly hair weave that is super long or you can create a medium length hairstyle that has a lot of fun sassy layers. The possibilities are endless when deciding how to wear your hair weave.  Creating a hairstyle using a hair weave is a wonderful way to create a new look with out taking the time to grow out your short hair.