Better Hair in 2008!
Are you sick and tired of bad hair days? I mean, really, is there anything more heartbreaking? There is nothing more frustrating than trying to get it together for a special night and having your hair flop. You can have on killer shoes, perfect-fitting jeans and your favorite top, and still look like a Lindsay Lohan mug shot!When your hair doesn't look good, it doesn't matter what you are wearing, you don't look good. Your hair is your most important fashion accessory. To help prevent this beauty tragedy from ruining one more night in 2008, I came up with five simple tips to help guarantee great looking hair all year long:
1. First thing's first! A great hair cut and hair color are key to looking extraordinary all year long. This provides the foundation to ensure your hair will look good every day.
TIP - Keep it real! Pick a color and cut that works with your hair texture and hair color.
TIP - Note the two year rule. If your are wearing the exact same style and cut for two years or longer, it's time for a change. This does not mean you have to have a dramatic change every two years. The smallest changes will keep you looking modern. It can be as simple as a change of part, bangs or no bangs, or trimming your hair one inch.
2. Stay within a few shades of your natural color. This is the perfect way to make sure your new color compliments your skin tone.
BEAUTY WARNING! - If you have to wear more make-up to make your new hair color work, you have picked the wrong color. That added plus of staying within your own color range is that your re-growth will be minimal.
3. Use the correct styling products for your hair. Use lighter products on fine hair that add volume without weighing your hair down. Mousses and root lift products work best on fine hair. Heavy creams work best on thick, coarse hair. They add control without making hair look stiff or frozen in place. Silicone serums and light creams work best for controlling frizzies on all hair textures.
4. Mood swings! The easy way to instantly change your look is with a hair accessory. You can change the look of your style in a split second. This is a great way to go from day to night. Hair accessories are appropriate for almost any age. Rule of thumb, over forty, keep it simple.
5. It's okay to cheat! Clip-on hair is perfect for everything from bad hair days to party nights. Pony tails are always in. Tie hair back, and clip on your fantasy hair. You will look perpetually chic.
TIP - Avoid thick hair pieces. Thin pieces look much more natural when clipped on your hair. The best part is you take it off at the end of the day. Clip on hair is not harmful to your hair.
I think the first tip of today's post is the most important: A great hair cut and color is the best way to look good every day, all year long.
Play it safe. Work with your hair texture and accent your natural color and you will look great every day. The rest is easy!
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Louis, Pleeeeease. I just want to know with my features what style is best for me. Can I send in a picture and get your suggestions on what style and if I'm wearing the correct color? I just finished watching America's Top Model and loved the makeovers. They were all so right on. Although I'm in my middle 40's I still need ideas.
I saw the Mom Makeover that aired Jan 1, 2008 on the TODAY show and loved the color of the last mom w/the short hair who said she was told she looked like a guy. I heard chocolate something was the color. Can tell me what the brand and color was? Thanks
I'm your sister Vita's counselor assistant at Minerva DeLand School in Fairport, New York. Granted she retired a year ago, but we love her and have her sub or tutor here as often as we can. Anyhow, she's in dire need of a makeover. (Please don't tell her I said so!) I would like to surprise her. Can you help me out? What do you think? P.S. Our whole department could use a makeover too for that matter!
Today's makeover's were terrific. How can I get a photo of the new bob you did on the bride to be? My hairdresser could use it to tweak my haircut.
I agree with Pam F. how can I get a picture of the bride to be's hair cut to take to my stylist-love it!!!
I want that "08 bob" too!! I need a pic ASAP - have an appt for a haircut and color on Tuesday...
can anyone recommend a good site to order one of those ponytails - not the clip-on style but the one with the drawstring.
thanks.
I also would like a pic of the bob that was on the show 1/4 - I have a hair appt on 1/10 and I would like to take the pic with me
love the bob-gotta have a pic to show my hair dresser! a.s.a.p.
Sheryl,
Its so difficult to tell from a picture. If you are ever in NYC or LA come by for a consultation. Looking forward to meeting you.
Louis
Rose,
You can use any hair color brand.The important thing to remember is that hair color comes out differently depending on your natural color. I used a combination of light and medium warm brown colors to get this effect.
Louis
Becky,
These are not my decisions. I can certainly run it by the producers at the Today Show.
Louis
Pam,
We have no still photos. Your best bet would be to watch the video with your hairdresser on ivillage.com.
Louis
Anyone interested in still pictures,
The best thing i can suggest is to watch the videos on ivillage.com.
Best,
Louis
After Chemo, my hair grew back thin. I've kept it short and now have a pixie cut that makes me look 10-15 years younger!
My hair is curly/fine with long layers. I love it the cut. I let my hair dry naturally or sometimes for a change, I'll velcro roller the top and use the curling iron here and there on the bottom.
I would like to try the jumbo hot rollers, but how can I stay away from a "too set" look?