December 2009 Archives

Each one of us likes to try different hairstyles once in a while. Sometimes we innovate styles our self or copy celebrity hairstyles. People who visit salons regularly would allow their hairstylist to create his own version of a hair ’do in which he may use hair shears and other barbering tools.

Have you ever noticed how naturally straight-haired celebrities show up at events with hair that doesn’t just look curly — it looks naturally curly. Their stylists must be using curling irons to create waves or curls in the hair to create curly celebrity hairstyles. There are different curling irons that can be used for to achieve different results but Nalu Waver allows you to do the wave in a whole new way!

Nalu is the Hawaiian word for wave, and like waves no two curls are ever alike. This iron was designed to enable a stylist to create hair that looks naturally curly. By weaving the hair through the barrels a stylist can add volume and create many different curl shapes and formations.

By weaving hair around and through the two rods, the size and spacing creates a more natural-looking shape, but without the frizz many naturally wavy women deal with. That smoothness is due to tourmaline, which emits shine-enhancing negative ions. Furthermore, it’s enriched with antibacterial silver to keep hair from smelling burnt or dirty.

This curling iron heats up quickly and has simple hair-type settings. The only catch in using Nalu Waver is that it cannot be operated by a single person. You’ll need an extra set of hands because it’s impossible to maneuver and hold it on your own.

Curls can add an alluring bounce to your hair and using a curling iron is a good option if you have naturally straight hair. However, if you decide to use Nalu Waver you must have a skillful friend or your stylist to assist you to achieve best results.

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The cooler months of the year are a preferred time when lot of men decide to grow their hair long. Growing out your hair can be fun but it isn’t always as easy as you might think it would be.

Hair grows at about half an inch per month (that’s six inches per year). Most men who grow long hair start from a relatively short style. Therefore, going from a short haircut to a longer hairstyle takes preparation, patience, and proper hair care. If you wish to achieve a long haired look, follow these simple tips on growing out your hair for men:

1. Identify your hair type
This is the most important step before you grow out your hair. You should identify your hair type so that it helps in setting a realistic look. Hair can be divided into 4 broad categories: straight, wavy, curly and frizzy.

2. Decide your look
Before you begin the process of growing out your hair, it’s important to decide your look. You must have a specific look in mind while achieving the long haired look or else you will end up quitting within a few weeks. You can find a gallery of long hair for men and pick a style on a model with a similar face shape and hair type.

3. Don’t trim
Some people believe that trimming helps hair grow faster. This is false. Your hair will not physically grow any faster, thicker or stronger if you cut it more frequently. No matter what type of hairdressing scissors you use, excessive cutting will never make it grow faster.

4. Take care of your hair
Its very important to develop a good hair care routine for growing out long hair. Keep your hair clean by applying shampoo and conditioner on a regular basis. Avoid aggressive towel drying, tight ponytails as they can damage your hair.

5. Be patient
Growing your hair can take time and there’s nothing you can do to speed up the process. Realize that for you may look fairly silly with your half grown hair for the better part of a year. People may even make fun of you, but don’t be disheartened. No matter how crappy your hair looks, think how sweet it’ll look when its done!

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Cosmetology education is an interesting career option as it offers people a vast range of exciting opportunities in the hair industry. Students are exposed to lots of theoretical knowledge and many techniques throughout their cosmetology education program. However, every student requires an opportunity for practical implementation of their theoretical knowledge, which is provided by competitions like Junior Style Stars.

Junior Style Stars is a popular student competition for the enhancement of careers in the cosmetology field. It provides a platform for future hairstylists to develop their artistic skills and unlike other competitions, Junior Style Stars allows all students, regardless of location, to compete on a completely level playing field, void of all the usual politics.

The enrollments for the 2010 competition were completed recently and this year’s entries saw a whopping 50% increase in enrollment! Junior Style Stars enrolled 324 student competitors this year as compared to 216 enrollments last year.

Heather Chaffin, Director of Operations for the Junior Style Stars competition, said “although a 50% increase is huge, we feel as though we have only scratched the surface for this competitions potential. As more and more schools hear about our competition, it wouldn’t surprise me if in the next year or two enrollments hit 1000 students or more”.

The competition is sponsored by Milady, Great Clips, Clic, JC Penneys, AACS and prizes are sponsored by the industries top manufacturers as well as prominent guest artists and industry publications. No wonder Junior Style Stars is the most prestigious cosmetology student competition.

Junior stylists will get a chance to win great prizes as the winner of Junior Style Stars competition will receive a prize package estimated at over $50,000. There are other prizes to be won which include an opportunity to be featured on some of the leading industry magazines.

The competition is done with photography exclusively on line. Judging too, is done via the Internet. There are safeguards in place to insure total honesty.

For information, questions or sponsorship opportunities please contact Junior Style Stars via the following mediums:

Website: www.juniorstylestars.com

Email: admin@juniorstylestars.com

Twitter: @jstylestars

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Holiday parties are an occasion when everyone wants to look at their best, or even better than best. However, this year, many of us barely have money to buy expensive presents for our family, let alone a new dress for every party we’re invited to. We can still look awesome with old dress if we get a new hairstyle.

Visiting a salon to get a new hairstyle for every holiday party is not a sensible option. In such a case, buying a pair of professional hair shears and styling hair on our own is a good option. If you have basic knowledge about hairstyling, you should grab hair shears and style your own hair.

The special ScissorBoy discount on hair shears is another opportunity to avoid spending money by visiting salons. If you don’t know hair-cutting, you can still buy ScissorBoy shears and get the job done with the help of your family members. If you are a cosmetology student, you cannot ask for a better present this Christmas than a pair of brand new hairdressing scissors.

If you’re not usually the do-it-yourself hairstyle type, don’t fret, you can still achieve celebrity hairstyles for your holiday parties. You can easily recreate these looks at home and flaunt these glamorous hairstyles.

Hair Look 1: Eva Mendes

Click here to learn how you can recreate the updated version of a beehive hairstyle sported by Eva Mendes.

Hair Look 2: Natalie Portman

Do you like Natalie Portman’s Braided Bun which is a low, flirty cluster accented by side-swept bangs? If your answer is YES, click here to get step-by-step instructions on how you can recreate these looks.

Hair Look 3: Shakira

Enjoying your holiday parties with Shakira’s She Wolf songs would be a good idea. So, why not complement your look with Shakira She Wolf Hair which is easy to create.

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Attention stylists and students: Hurry up and register for the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) — the deadlines are approaching fast.

Show off your skill and add prestige to your portfolio! By entering NAHA, you are joining the ranks of the industry’s brightest and most talented artists – Be part of the most prestigious hairstyling competition in North America!

The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is the most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, celebrating the artistry and skill of the professional salon industry.

NAHA 2010 will be held on July 18, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Resort during PBA Beauty Week.

PBA Beauty Week is North America’s largest, most inclusive beauty event, offering unlimited networking, education, and professional growth opportunities to all sectors of the beauty industry. PBA Beauty Week is produced by PBA and is held in cooperation with Cosmoprof North America.

NAHA 2010 will include a new category – Salon MBA (Salon Master of Business Award). This new category is open to strategic, business-savvy salon owners generating at least $300,000 and provides an opportunity for owners to showcase their salon.

How to Enter NAHA 2010

This is the best opportunity for any stylist to showcase his/her talent on a massive platform. The registration can be made in 2 ways – online and via mail. Entering NAHA 2010 online is the fastest and easiest way to make sure your entry gets in on time! Interested entrants should carefully read all the rules and regulations and download the NAHA Online-Entry Release Form. If you wish to mail-in your entries, make sure you include the following:

  • CD-ROM containing images for that entry ONLY (include entrant name, salon/school and category on disc)
  • Printed images, thumbnails or contact sheets of your entry
  • Completed entry form
  • Completed release form
  • Payment (check/money order or credit card information)
  • Haircolor Technical Information Form, Editorial Stylist Entry Information Form or Salon Design Entry Information Form, if applicable.

To learn more about the registration details, eligibility criteria and download forms, visit: www.probeauty.org/naha/enter

Dates to Remember

Last Date of registering for NAHA 2010: February 8, 2010

Announcement of Finalists: May 1, 2010

NAHA 2010 event: July 18, 2010

PBA provides multiple resources on how to enter each program, which can be found at www.probeauty.org/events. Visit www.probeauty.org/naha or call 800.468.2274 to get all the details about NAHA 2010.

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