Multiple personality hair: How to deal when your hair is curly and straight at the same time.

There is a hair gray-area between curly and straight that many of us live in. And I’m not necessarily

talking about wavy hair. It is more a mix of curly, straight, and wavy hair growing out of different

parts of your head. This can be something you are born with, or your hair texture and wave pattern

can change due to hormones or certain illnesses and medications. It can be a challenging figuring out

what to do with mix-textured hair.

Lay down your weapons…

First thing, don’t fight your hair too hard. I think it is best to treat your multiple personality hair like it

is curly. Don’t shampoo too often. Make sure it is well moisturized and don’t mess with it too

much….Like after you have towel dried it and combed through it with your fingers, give it a good

scrunching and let it dry without messing with it at all.

As far as your cut and style….

What I have found is that hair with inconsistent wave/curl pattern does best with layers and some

bulk removing. When these two things are combined, they result in a general blending of textures and

freeing of bulky weight so that the curly parts are less poofy and the straight parts are more wavy.

This makes the hair appear more consistent throughout, and it happens to be great for low

maintenance styling.

In closing, be grateful that you get the best of all worlds in a weird way. Your hair has multiple

personalities. If your hair went to a party, it would be the most interesting one there.

I rarely feel sophisticated, but these Lauren Bacall–like waves change that fast. After setting my hair in rollers, I brush out the curls and apply styling cream for extra silky strands, then pin one side back. It's simple to create yet feels siren-chic. - See more at: http://www.elle.com/beauty/hair/diy-hairstyles-runway-curls-braids-updos-more-389351?cid=obinsite#slide-11

The Braided Brooch

"Krista's [Soriano, ELLE.com Articles Editor] style is more low-key so I wanted to do something that didn't distract from that," says Chen. "This braided brooch is easy-to-do yet glamorous and can be worn casual or dressy." Chen started by grabbing a small section of Soriano's hair, just behind her bangs and dividing it up into three strands.

- See more at: http://www.elle.com/beauty/hair/easy-updos#slide-2

Happy 1 Year MC Salon!!

Sexy Hair How-tos From Victoria's Secret Models

KEEP IT REAL

The unwritten formula for Victoria's Secret hair is that it must be shiny, wavy, thick, soft, and long.

The women aren't supposed to look like dolls. The appeal is that it's sexy but not impossible, and isn't

that the sexiest thing about it?

CONDITION, THEN SHAMPOO

For hair to be full and bouncy, it has to be free of residue, conditioner softens hair, but it also weighs

it down. Shampooing last actually helps swell the hair shaft and create a messy texture.  Choose a

basic shampoo and conditioner for fine hair, since rich formulas that offer styling benefits are harder

to rinse off and leave the hair too soft to be voluminous. 

GET A BOOST WITH MOUSSE

After blotting hair with a towel, spray your roots with about ten pumps of a light-hold spray, 

then add mousse—a lot of it. 

GET THE RIGHT BRUSH

A big, round brush—as big as you can find—adds body from roots to ends. Pick one with gentle

natural bristles, which grip the hair so that you can pull it without damaging it while you blow-dry.

GIVE YOURSELF THE BOMBSHELL BLOWOUT

Forget about blowing your hair perfectly smooth: If you want sexy volume, you have to embrace a

little fluff. Remove the nozzle from your dryer, set it on high, then shake your fingers through your

hair with the barrel pointed downward.

When hair is 80 percent dry, use a round brush to pull it up and outward. With the nozzle back on,

hold the dryer perpendicular to the hair, moving the barrel in a sweeping motion. When you think

your hair is totally dry, it's probably not. So blow-dry it for another three minutes.  Heat protecting

spray is a MUST for this blowout!

VOLUMIZE WITH VELCRO ROLLERS

They may seem old-fashioned, but Velcro rollers add extra lift after a blowout. 

ADD TEXTURE

Beachy waves don't just happen, even if you have naturally curly hair, use a one-inch 

curling iron for big, tousled waves.

10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Use Box Color

Confessions of a Cosmetologist  

 

Check out this article we found by Erika Brown on 10 reasons why you shouldn't use box color!

She's a AMERICAN BOARD CERTIFIED HAIR COLORIST who gives tips, tutorials and product reviews on her website,

Confessions of a Cosmetologist.

 

  We thought she said it best and wanted to share with you!

10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Use Box Color - by: Erika Brown

 

 

Style Noted

 Jason Wu called his Fall Ready-to-Wear designs his “most womanly, most grown-up” collection yet.

Moving away from his previous quirky style to an assertive perspective, Wu’s new looks were a great

mix of the hip and the feminine. The models donned achromatic tailored suits; emphasizing shoulders

and nipped waists, they felt bold and decisive and womanly. Purple doe eyes with muted lips and

cheeks added the hip, street tough twist. Yet it was the hair we found most interesting. Taking the

braiding trend to higher ground, Wu had hairstylist Odile Gilbert create “chic and elegant” updos

involving several interwoven sections and artsy interpretations of the chignon. Like the collection as a

whole, the new take on the entwine shows fashion and beauty moving swiftly towards a more

sophisticated direction. To make Wu’s concept yours, click Style Notes. 

Step: To make these bold looks, Wu used strong center-partings with the hair slicked down. The

textural and visual interest is created in the back. Unless profile is flawless, make your center-part

slightly off center, so as not to split face down the middle. Use hair gel to slick down the sides.

Step: In the back, start with French twists and Chignon buns and, once mastered, you can experiment

with different ways to place them, add an entwine or folded pattern.

Step: To do, prep hair with refinish dry shampoo for texture, volume, and grip. Brush hair to back,

and split into two sections for the twist. Now twist one side up to the occipital bone and use pins at

the bottom, middle, and top to hold this ‘seam’ in place. Grab the other section and bring it over the

‘seam.’ Use big hairpins to ‘sow’ the two sections together. For the chignon, make a ponytail in the

back and hold the base of the ponytail with one hand, then lift the tail straight up with the other.

Begin to coil it clockwise around the base. When you’ve made half of a circle, release the hand

holding the base and use it to hold the forming bun as you continue to coil the tail of the chignon.

Step: When comfortable with these techniques, try splitting into four woven sections or adding a

braid along the hairline. Keep it subtle and classy.

2013 Hair Trends Revealed!

 We predict an increased demand for beautiful braids- whether it’s simple or intricate, for a wedding

or a walk in the park, braids will continue to be a well sought after hairstyle in 2013. Don’t think that

every braid has to be perfect; in fact, we think that the idea of the ‘messy braid’ is here to stay!

 Be on the lookout for an increased demand in fashion hair colors! This 2013 hair trend is what we

would call, “unnatural,” hair colors. We are not just talking a few pieces of bright hair on the ends or

face (that’s cool, too!), but look for all over fashion colors, especially pastels!

 Lookout! A hair color you’ll see a lot of in 2013 is the one we’ve spent decades in the salon industry

trying to cover up – GREY! Whether it’s a shimmery silver color or a matte gray, we think you’ll be

surprised to see a sharp increase of those demanding gray!

 This is a style we see continuing into 2013, as being a redhead certainly does turn heads! Look for all

types of red hair color demands, fashion reds, copper reds, fiery reds, and maybe a mixture of all

three! Overall, we are seeing a return to vintage style and trends of the 1930s, 60s, and more as we

further observe 2013 hair trends, colors, and styles.

 We said previously a return to vintage hairstyles is on the way, and we meant it! This look is elegant,

classic, and is making a strong trend upward. What’s even better? This look can be glammed up for a

beautiful wedding hair do or made casual with a headband or scarf! And personally, we’ve been

waiting for pin curls to make their comeback!

 Maybe your more on the conservative side, and not ready to be completely bold in 2013 – and that’s

okay, you can still try a new hair trend, like bangs! We think that the demand for bangs, both soft and

edgy, will continue to be on the rise.

 

While there will still be plenty of ladies growing out their locks to rock those highly soft after beach waves, but we predict a sharp increase in the amount of short hairstyles present in 2013. Whether it’s a hard rocker look like, Miley Cyrus, or a softer Michelle Williams/Ann Hathaway-type look!

 While voluptuous curls will no doubt still hold interest, we see another flashback to the late 60s,

early 70s upon us! Headbands already made their comeback, of course this long hair trend look was

to follow. Think long, sleek, sexy hair paired with a deep side part, middle part, or bangs!

 Ok, doll. We said it before, but we’ll say it again – Vintage hairstyles are in! This isn’t just limited to

a haircut, but those soft sandy hair colors are going to be requested countless times in 2013. Get ready

to start looking like natural beauties!

 Alright, most of us by now know of the popular hair color trend, Ombré. No matter how overdone
you feel this look is, we predict it is here to stay in 2013. With so many various options out there for

Ombré, this hair trend can still be fun and different!

 

This unisex hairstyle will continue to be all the rage in 2013 – men and women alike will be

demanding this in your salon’s chair as this is another hairstyle that will be making its comeback.

Look for different hair style modifications

Another 2013 hair trend that will remain popular from recent years are those enviable beach waves!

This hairstyle works for both short and long hair. Sizes of your wave can vary from large, loose curls

to tighter curls for a more polished take on the beach wave trend. In general, we are seeing an

increased demand for effortlessly wavy hair.

Loop Chignon

 

 Make three ponytails just above the nape of your neck, and spray the sections with hairspray. 

Then working from the outer ponytails in, make loops with small sections of hair and pin in place.

Top knots and ballerina buns

Top knots and ballerina buns are a mane stay among celebs this season and there's no sign this updo

is going anywhere, anytime soon. Here are the latest sightings of this star-worthy style, plus tips on

how to score it at home.

High Style

Miley Cyrus has since chopped off her bun, but we loved the look. Her towering 'do is pretty simple

to steal and it's the perfect style to complement a casual getup. Just pull your hair up into a high

ponytail so it lands between your hairline and your crown. Then, twist your hair gently until it starts

to coil around itself. Wrap it around your hair tie loosely to get a fuller shape, and secure it with two

to three bobby pins (the thicker your hair, the more bobby pins you'll need to keep your 'do from unwinding).

Flawless and Full

American Reunion actress, Dania Ramirez chose to go for a sleekly styled bun recently. Her thick hair
lends to a super-full top-knot that we're kind of obsessed with. If your bun isn't as thick as you'd like
it to be, clip in a hair weft (aka extension) underneath a layer of your hair in between the crown and
nape of your neck, but put it in upside down. That way when you go to pull it up into a ponytail the
clips that keep it in won't bulge out because they're being pulled in the opposite direction.

 Textured Top-Knot

AnnaLynne McCord's natural texture adds a cool element to this top knot, showing us not all buns
have to have a smooth finish. We also love how she left a few pieces out of the style to frame her
face. Don't have this hair texture naturally? Scrunch your hair with gel and blow it dry with a diffuser
before you sweep it back and up into a high bun. Then secure with bobby pins or wrap an elastic band
around the top-knot to keep it in place.

 Tossed Up and Tinted

Kelly Osborne's colorful 'do can be done in under a minute. Simply pull your hair up toward the
crown of your head, brushing out any kinks along the way. Then, twist your hair and twirl it around
itself—no hair elastic required. Finish with a bobby pin or two to secure your style.

Sleekly Styled

A top knot like Olivia Munn's requires a boar bristle brush and an elastic band. Smooth your strands
back toward your crown using the boar bristle brush, then twist your ponytail until it starts to coil
around itself. Finish the look by wrapping the hair tie around the bun to keep it from unraveling.

Simply Stunning

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looks absolutely gorgeous wearing a high bun. Coveting her style? Do it
yourself by smoothing your strands with a boar bristle brush toward the crown of your head. After
you put your hair into a ponytail, twist the hair slightly and wrap it upward and around the elastic
band for a fuller-looking bun.

 

Unpolished and Pretty

To create Taylor Swift's slightly high bun, pull your hair back—using your hands instead of a brush to
achieve that unpolished look—until your hair is gathered just below your crown. Then, put your hair
in a ponytail and wrap your hair loosely around the elastic band in a way that it doesn't look entirely
perfect. Slide two bobby pins in an "X" formation (translation: slide one overtop of the other
diagonally) to secure the style.

Time-Saving Style

Not all top knots have to be professional-looking. We're into Jessica Alba's on-the-run easy updo that

can literally be done in five seconds. Simply use your fingers to rake your hair as if you're going to

put it into a ponytail. Then, wrap a hair elastic around your strands a few times without pulling your

hair the whole way through, so it leaves a small bun-like-looking loop.

Sky-High Hair

Here's how it works: Pull your hair through the center hole and slide The Wrap-Up down to the ends
of your hair. Then, roll your hair upward until you reach the ponytail. Bend both sides of The
Wrap-Up down and around, and then move your hair around to cover the ends of it.

Piled High and Polished

We love how Maria Menounos's bun resembles Audrey Hepburn's Breakfast at Tiffany's Style. To get
her look, part your hair above the arch in your right eyebrow and sweep the hair along your hairline
to the left. Brush the right side of your hair back with a boar bristle brush to create a smooth finish,
and then gather your tresses into a pile on top of your crown. From there, loosely wind your hair
around itself and pin it into place with a few bobby pins.

Brazilian Blowout's

 

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One woman, four vibes.

To prove it take a look at the created the styles here.

One woman, four vibes.  

The Killer Job

You want a potential employer focused on you, not distracted by a frizzfest. Keep your style smooth,

and don’t go for anything crazy! Comb a frizz-taming cream through damp hair  before you blow-dry.

Rake hair off your face from the ears up, and secure just below the crown (a bit of teasing on top adds

glamour). A shine spray smooths the final look.

The Guy’s Attention

Full locks keep a guy’s eyes planted on you. Thick, bouncy hair is a sign of youth and good health,

and men are subconsciously drawn to those qualities because they signal fertility. But don’t use three

cans of hair spray to pump things up.  Guys are attracted to styles they can run their fingers through!

Just work mousse into damp hair before blow-drying. Use a large-barrel curling iron to create waves,

part hair down the middle to give the look a slight edge...and then start taking numbers.

The Shot at Fame

Whether you’re auditioning for a reality show or looking to talk up your new venture on the local

news, casting agents and producers say you need hair that dazzles. Shiny hair conveys energy.  For

the perfect effect, rub gel through damp hair. Blow-dry, then curl half-inch sections and pin them

against your scalp. Once the hair cools, let curls loose, then brush through them until they morph into

soft, light-catching waves. Finish with a hair spray that leaves a layer of high shine.

The Reputation as an It Girl

An It Girl gets other women to stare...and then follow her lead. Short hair is the boldest option, but if

you’re not ready to lose length, blunt-cut bangs produce a similarly strong effect. (Leave them a bit

longer on one end so you also can rock a side-swept look.) Keep the rest of your hair straight but

sultry by working a texturizing foam through dry strands before you flatiron.