The Drastic Short Hair Cut

Two nights ago Twitter went berserk as Miley Cyrus took to the medium to show the power of

transformation. “Tick-tock,” she teased, while sharing a picture of locks ready to be chopped.

Presently, the inevitable happened. The 19-year old siren posted a picture of her new platinum blonde

pixie undercut. No longer flush with the traditional features of feminine beauty, this is a dramatic

change for Miley. They’ll be many critics of the cut, but like Emma Watson, Michelle Williams, and

other leading celebs, this is a great way for her to radially change her image. The crop gives her a

punk-inspired edginess that we’ve never seen on her before, while the long top with shortness

underneath means she has a lot of freedom to play with shape, style, and texture. She can create a

side-sweeping bang, slick it all back, or go for a disheveled ‘undone’ look.

Step 1: To add smoothness and polish to this type of style, push hair cream through the shape and

blowdry with hands. Focus on a silken texture with sweeping bangs skimming over eyes.

Step 2: For a dramatic off-the-face look, comb hair front to back with hair gel. Create a slick, pulled

back style.

Step 3: Otherwise, ramp up the lived-in disheveled feel by finger-styling with cream wax. Focus on a

slept-in look with contrast, movement, separation.

Via: Style Noted

11 Ways To Cut Down Morning Hairstyling Time

When you’re a woman on the go, you don’t have time to style your hair all morning.

Here’s a list of some easy shortcuts to make hairstyling a snap, especially when you’ve only got 5

minutes to get it done!

Easy volume

Before going to bed, spritz volumizing spray over wet hair, then wrap it into a loose bun at the top of

your head and secure it with bobby pins. Let it down in the morning and your hair will be full of

bouncy volume – no effort needed.

We recommend the Volume Foam by Arrojo

No-heat waves

Before bed, apply mousse to wet hair from roots to ends. Braid hair into two pigtails on either side of

your head, starting at the middle of the hair. In the morning, just unwind the braids and you’ll have

easy, beachy waves.

We recommend the Styling Whip from Arrojo

Preemptive frizz control

Before bed, apply leave-in conditioner to wet hair and comb it through the ends. Part your hair into

two pigtails, and then divide each side into three sections. Create a pin curl with each section by

starting at the roots and winding it around two fingers. Secure each pin curl to your scalp with a clip.

In the morning, just unclip and soften the curls, and you’ll have sleek locks.

 We recommend the Daily Conditioner or Frizz Control from Arrojo

Moisturize

Your hair will be much more manageable if it’s well-hydrated. Save yourself some time by using a

moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. If your hair is prone to tangles, use a wide-tooth comb to

detangle it in the shower. Follow up with a leave-in conditioner if your hair is extra dry and hard to

manage.

We recommend the Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner from Arrojo

Treat coarse hair

 Make coarse hair easier to style by using a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo to cleanse it and condition it

often. Extra conditioner will help restore moisture – which makes your hair more cooperative when

you’re styling it in a hurry.

We recommend the Gentle Shampoo from Arrojo

Limp hair booster

If you have fine, limp hair, getting the right haircut can eliminate styling time. A bob with

 defined edges gives your hair more volume and doesn’t require excessive maintenance, so it’s like having pre-styled hair!

Natural texture

A quick way to style your hair and go is by using a product that enhances your hair’s natural texture.

Apply a quick coat of texturizing spray or shine spray that will work with your hair, rather than

against it. Going with your natural texture will make styling a piece of cake.

We recommend the Shine Spray by Arrojo

Don’t overstyle

 Your hairstyle doesn’t need to be flawless. Try wrapping your hair into a quick, messy bun at the top

of your head and securing it with bobby pins. This look can be done in a snap but is still elegant.

Easy blowout

 Go to bed with wet hair pulled into a ponytail. In the morning, your hair should still be damp. Then,

blow dry your damp hair until it’s completely dry. It takes much less time than usual, but looks like a

perfect, voluminous blowout!

Quick flatiron

 Instead of spending time sectioning and straightening your whole head of hair with a flatiron, just

straighten the strands around your face. This will give you a polished look, without involving all the

time and work.

Sleek ponytail

 The ponytail is a standard last-minute hairstyle, but you can make yours look polished with a few

quick touches. First, start off with a deep side part. Then pull all your hair to the back, using a touch

of hairspray to keep it sleek. Secure the ponytail low and wrap an extra strand of hair around the

hairband – this is the trick for turning a common ponytail into a polished one!

We recommend the Holding Spray from Arrojo

Via: HFW

Clean out!

Calling all PRODCUT JUNKIES!

 Ok! Ok! Let's just go ahead and admit it - we are ALL Product Junkies! 

For some reason of another, we feel the need to hold onto all of those hotel soaps, bath beads, bottles
of lotion, hairsprays, gels, creams, mousse and....you get the picture.

We all do it!  It's like for some reason or another, we feel guilty throwing it away even though we

know were not ever going to use it again.

Well, believe it or someone out there would be more than thrilled to have those products, more

thrilled than you think! 

Mark Christopher Salon is collecting all those soaps, hairsprays, creams, gels, shampoos,
conditioners and other random products and donating them to The Raleigh Rescue Mission!

As a bonus, for every product you bring we will give your 10% every product you purchase!

Cleanout for a cause!!

3 Hair Mistakes To Avoid

If you really care about your hair, you’ll pay attention to what the pros are saying. Here are three of

the most important “Don’ts” for taking care of your hair.

Thou shalt not over-condition!

When your hair feels dry in the heat or humidity, you may be tempted to double up on the

moisturizing products. But heavy moisturizing ingredients, especially those that contain oil, can make

your hair oilier and look dirty. They’ll also make your regular styling products less effective.Instead,

apply a half-dollar amount of conditioner midway down your hair. Work it through to the ends and

don’t massage it into your scalp. The scalp and roots are already coated with your natural oils, which

help to condition the hair. Also, go easy on the treatment oils, serums, and sprays, which can

contribute to build-up.

Thou shalt not overuse clarifying shampoo!

Clarifying shampoo can be a great treatment when you have build-up on your scalp from styling

products or chlorine. But since they are so tough on dirt, they’re also very harsh on your hair and strip

it of moisture. This will make your hair dry and frizzy. If you have colored hair, clarifying shampoo

will also strip away the color and cause it to fade.Instead, use a clarifying shampoo only once a

month. Your regular shampoo should be something more gentle and moisturizing.

Thou shalt not put wet hair into an elastic band!

 Wet hair is more fragile dry hair. It’s more susceptible to snags and breaks. It’s a good idea to use a

wide-toothed comb to detangle it, rather than a bristle brush. Pulling it into an elastic hair band can

cause further damage or break the hair shaft.Instead, use a soft headband or bobby pins to pull your

hair back from your face when it’s still wet.

Via: HFW

6 Hair Myths Stylists Wish You Knew

Before you set down your grandma’s hair tips in stone, check out these myths that stylists have

debunked. It may just make the difference between greasy and gorgeous hair!

Myth: Frequent trims make hair grow faster.

 In fact, it’s the follicles on the scalp that determine how fast your hair grows. Trimming the ends

doesn’t affect the follicles or the overall growth. However, split ends can make your hair look thinner

and shorter at the ends – so when you trim them off it’s possible for the hair to appear longer.

Myth: If you use the same shampoo and conditioner for too long it will stop working.

 Actually, your hair doesn’t become resistant to shampoo and conditioner over time. Sometimes hair

products leave a build-up that can affect the way your hair cleansers work. Prevent this problem by

using a clarifying shampoo every couple of weeks to wipe out the residue.

Myth: If you have oily hair you shouldn’t wash it as often.

Actually, if you have oily hair, your scalp will always produce the same amount of oil regardless of

how often you wash it. That’s because increasing or decreasing shampooing doesn’t affect the oil

producing glands. On the other hand, when you don’t wash your hair, oil and dirt accumulate on your

scalp and can stunt hair growth.

Myth: Rinsing with cold water makes hair shiny.

Unfortunately, shiny hair isn’t as simple as that. Some people claim that cold water closes the hair

follicle and locks in moisture, but the truth is that the shaft of hair is made of dead cells that don’t

react to hot or cold. Instead, use a good conditioner to lock in moisture and increase shine.

Myth: Brush your hair 100 times a day to make it shiny.

This “secret” to shiny hair isn’t true either. The more you brush your hair, the more you cause friction

and cuticle damage that will just leave you with frizzy, dull hair. It’s best to use a wide-toothed comb

and start brushing out the ends first, then work your way up.

Myth: Your hair will always be the same texture.

The truth is that your hair’s texture will probably change over time. This can be caused by a variety

of factors, ranging from nutrition, stress, and your natural growth cycle. The scalp and root hairs on

your head are still living, so changes in your body can make your hair thinner, curlier, or lighter, among others.



Via: HFW

The most famous moment in hair history -Via: Style Noted

In 1967 Vidal Sassoon was filmed cutting Mia Farrow’s luscious long locks into a cropped pixie cut

for Roman Polanski’s new movie,Rosemary’s Baby. It was the most famous moment in haircut

history. It changed the perception of feminine beauty. The shortness shocked the world, but it was so

perfect for the time.

Prior to the 1960s, women’s hair was longer, and was almost always ‘set’ for hours at the salon.

Going short meant liberation from the salon and the set; and from the preconceived ideas of beauty.

Women could ‘do’ their hair faster, which was important for a new generation of workers and party

goers. It created an androgynous look that fitted the fashionable drift toward A-line dresses, military

inspired suits, and other aspects of mod.

A counterculture trend became an instant hit when Mia’s natural beauty –– wide eyes, angular

cheekbones, elegantly petite –– and film star allure inspired a new beauty consciousness. Hair and

fashion became intrinsically linked. Every woman wanted the power of transformation.
Hollywood still shows what a dramatic cut can do. How much did we know about Michelle Williams
before her luxurious crop? Today she is a paragon of style. Try a modern crop and you can be
instantly hip. Keep reading for notes on short hair cuts…

Step: A great crop cut accentuates the pretty form of the female head shape because it has head

hugging curvature. Talk to your stylist about putting these elements into your new look.

Step: If you are wowed by the softness, versatility, texture, and a sense of fluidity throughout the

shape, you know it’s a great cut.

Step: Styling short hair is where you can be most creative. It’s all about using your hands; you can

spike or slick, rumple or smooth, push it one way or the other; and you can change it up any time.

Step: Use hair creme for soft and playful ‘undone’ looks. Muss it up with texture paste. Create

contrast and separation with cream wax. Make it sleek with hair gel. Or shiny with pomade.

Via: Style Noted

Side Part And A Faux-Bob On Rachel Bilson

Want to try out a bob without committing to a cropped cut?

Rachel Bilson clearly has the solution, as she recently rocked a faux-bob on the red carpet. Her hair is
slicked back on one side, giving the illusion of a trendy side-shave, but it’s left loose on the other side
for a fun asymmetrical look. It’s pulled together in a loose bun in the back, but we love that it gives
the illusion of a bob.

Step: Towel dry hair to damp. Apply styling whip from roots to ends.

Step: Use a comb to create a deep side part, then blowdry hair with a paddle brush.

Step: On the side of the part , apply hair gel, and use the comb to slick it back behind the ears.

Step: Loosely gather the hair on the other side of the part, and pull it back behind the head.
Pull together both sides into a low, messy bun, and pin in place.

Step: Tug on the loose side to create a low swoop.
Randomly pull out a few strands of hair for a messy faux-bob.

Via: Style Noted

Editorial Inspiration - Via: Style Noted

 The elaborate braids in the August issue of L’Officiel are absolutely to die for. Thick, chunky braids

wind around the top of the head, while delicate little braids frame the face on the sides. And to top it

all off, the rest of the hair is voluminous and messy, giving off a sexy, whimsical vibe.

This is a lookthat we can’t wait to replicate.

Via: Style Noted

Rain Rain Go Away

Weather for Raleigh, NC

77°F | °C     

Light Rain
Wind: SW at 6 mph  
Humidity: 88%

   Tue.         Wed.        Thu.        Fri.   

                                     

Question: What hairstyles work best in high humidity?

Answer: Ones that are low and twisted at the nape of the neck. "By twisting, you stretch the cuticles

so hair is smoother," says stylist Marcus Francis, who works with Bryce Dallas Howard. 

Try these three easy hot-weather options:

Charlize Theron

ROLL IT: Comb in in a smoothing blam. Starting at the base of the neck, roll your hair up into

 coils around the head, and secure them against the scalp with hairpins.

Zoe Saldana

WRAP IT: Make a low pony, then mist the tail with texturizing spray. Wrap loose strands around the
holder until it winds into a mess bun, and use hairpins to keep it wound up.

Bryce Dallas Howard

WEAVE IT: Defrizz strands with a finishing cream before making a braid at the nape of the neck.
Twist the plait around itself, then anchor it with hairpins.

Recreate Gwen Stefani's Iconic Hairstyles In A Few Simple Steps! - Via: Style Noted

From rocker chick to glamour girl, to purple to pink and back to blonde, to twirls and swirls to deadly

straight, to dramatic slick backs and the voluptuous ‘do, Gwen Stefani’s world of hair has wowed the

world. For more than a decade she’s been setting trends, and with the return of No Doubt, it’s a good

time to look at some of her best looks. The four styles above are some of our favorites. Keep reading

for inspirational tips on getting styled like Gwen.

Step: For her forwardly placed, avant-garde bun-twist hybrid use refinish dry shampoo for texture

and grip, comb hair toward eyebrow, and twist and wrap and pin in place.

Step: For Gwen’s sleek, straight look use defrizz serum and thermal protector and press hair

dramatically flat with a straightening iron.

Step: And for the glamorous 1940’s inspired ‘do, pin-set hair, allow to set, release and brush back

into a sexy, curly, swept back look.

Step: For Gwen’s pony and quiff, blowdry with set & style spray to create touchable, moveable hold,

make a low pony, and quiff the top with a curling iron.

Via: Style Noted