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Hairstyles that flatter your face shape

Hairstyles that flatter your face shape

Taken from the Guardian Newspaper

PUT your best face forward. Choose the most flattering hairstyles from the myriad of wigs and hair weaves on the market.

YOU may love the latest celebrity hairstyle in vogue, but it might not be the right hairstyle for your face. One hairstyle that looks great on your friend may also not look fantastic on you.

Only the shape of your face and the proportions of your features will tell you the hairstyle that suits you most.

Here's a guide to choosing the hairstyles that flatter your face shape:

• Oval face - You are lucky. This is the kind of face that suits just about any hairstyle, both long and short hair. Any style looks great on you as your face shape is well balanced. However, avoid covering your perfect face shape with heavy bangs or fringe.

• Round Face - Full hairstyles give the impression of a face. Try a cut with layers while keeping the sides of your face swept back from your forehead, or hairstyles that are longer than chin length, if you are a tall person.

  Fringes and side parts are also good styles for you. Avoid center partings, fullness at the sides of the ear and straight "chopped bangs," as these will emphasize the shape of your face.

• Full forehead - If your forehead is large and your chin is long, it can help to add volume below the chin line to balance it out. A thick layered cut or mid-length looks will add fullness where it is needed. Bangs can also reduce the look of a full forehead.

• Square face - A wide jawline echoes a similar width forehead and the last thing you need is a short, severe haircut to emphasize your already prominent features. Soften the square shape with curls or waves directed on to the face or swept off to one side. Avoid a center parting and a full fringe.

• Long neck - A long graceful neck is a beautiful and desirable feature that should be shown off. Short hair can really show off your neck. However, long hair can also add to your already graceful neck when worn in an elegant style like gel packing.

 Short neck - It is essential to keep the hair short and shapely or to choose styles that sweep upwards to help give the impression of an elongated neck.

LA Celebrity Hair Stylist: Nikole Denise

Nikole Denise Celebrity Hair Stylist

Nikole Denise is one of my favorite Los Angeles, California hair stylist and hair weaver.  I had the opportunity to work with her on a couple of photo shoots and I am a fan of her work.  Nikole has a lot of range in her work, from classy, romantic, edgy, funky, long, short, red carpet hair, you name it.  Nikole does beautiful hair.  Nikole is also one of my personal hair stylist.

Nikole works with all hair types, from curly to straight, African American hair to European hair textures and everything in between.  Nikole's work  has been featured in a number of beauty, editorial and fashion spreads. 





Currently Nikole is in her second season doing hair for the design experts on the E Style Network reality show: "Clean House." If you have not seen Clean House be sure to check it out.  Clean House is helping families beset by decorating disasters straighten up their spaces. 


Nikole Denise is a natural sister who sports a variety of hair styles.  One minute she may have her hair in a blown out afro or she may wear a roller set and and on occasions Nikki might rock human hair extensions.  She prefers using Indian hair extensions.  As a kid Nikole told her mom "I am going to do hair on TV when I grow up."  It does not take long for Nikole's clients to realize that Nikole loves hair and it is her passion. Nikole is all about having healthy head of hair. Even when working on photo shoots she protects the hair of the actress and models.  Nikole is not willing to sacrifice a persons hair for a hair style. 

Nikole is very much about protecting her clients hair and loves protective hair styles.  She believes in not placing a lot of stress on her clients hairline or edges.  She prefers to leave her weave clients edges out when sewing in hair extensions.  Nikki shared some healthy hair tips for human hair extension and hair weave wearers:

1. Take care of your hair under a weave
2. Be sure to wash hair weekly or bi-weekly
3. Put some sort of oil on the scalp before braiding such as Moroccan Oil or Carrot Oil.
4. Oil scalp before washing hair
5. Be careful not to over manipulate braided hair when wearing hair extensions.  This may cause fly away hair to break

Nikole Denise works in Los Feliz hair salon.  Call 310-612-2135 for appointment.

 

Los Angeles, CA - The Hair Extension Capital Of The World

Chris Rock Beauty School Drop-In

"As Good Hair shows, it's a wider world than most would expect. Rock follows the trail of relaxing potions and human hair extensions to the many Korean and Chinese-owned businesses which dominate the U.S. market, then learns from celebrity interviewees such as Raven Simone and both Salt and Pepa that the highest quality weaves come from India, where women have their heads shaved. The shorn locks are then shipped to Los Angeles—"the hair extension capital of the world"—where they can be resold for thousands of dollars."

To read more on Beauty School Drop-In visit Karina Longworth's Blogs and Stories.

Guess where The Look Hair and  Makeup is located?  You guessed it Los Angeles, CA- The Hair Extension Capital. It is no wonder so many people are seeking quality hair extensions from http://www.TheLookHairAndMakeup.com.  Read what our customers are saying about our hair extensions:

"I was sold on TheLookHairandMakeup.com extensions when I was able to reuse the extensions on my clients after 3 months of use!” –Angie. Stylist: Miami, FL

 “The hair on your website is extraordinary. The quality is excellent and durable.  This is the best extensions I have ever purchased.  I will never go back to buying counterfeit human hair extensions from the corner beauty supply stores. I washed and blow dried this hair weekly and the look and feel never changed. There is no shedding or tangling. This is definitely the hair you want to buy."  – S. Harris. Atlanta, GA

Michelle Obama's Inaugural style

First Lady Style
Michelle Obama's Style: Change You Can Wear

Is it me or is Michelle Obama's makeup always clean, flawless and beautiful?   Michelle Obama's makeup artist reveals First Lady Looks.

Michelle looked like royalty at the swearing in ceremony.  This outfit was designed by Cuban American designer Isabel Toledo.  The selection was bold and the shoes were fierce. This outfit showed that our First Lady is not afraid to experiment and take risks in the realm of fashion.

 
 

 

I thought Michelle  looked beautiful in up and coming American designer Jason Wu's evening dress.  The white color selection is keeping with recent inaugural tradition worn by First Ladies.  However, Michelle went sexy showing off toned arms and shoulders.  Michelle unlike her predecessors opted for new and unknown designers choosing to usher in a new era of style in Washington, DC.

  

 

Share your comments on the First Lady's Style...

Michelle Obama's Hairdresser talks Inauguration hairstyle

Michelle Obama's long time hairdresser discusses Michelle's hair and talks inauguration hairstyles for Michelle, Sasha, Malia and Michelle's mother.  Read more on Michelle Obama's inauguration hairstyle.

6 Products to Get Your Tresses To Love You Back

Feature Article for Alluring Looks Online Beauty Magazine: 

6 Products to Get Your Tresses To Love You Back

Moroccan Oil and Your Hair Care Regiment

Does anyone have experience using the Moroccan Oil (MoroccanOil) products? 

I discovered this product when researching new products to add to my hair care regiment.  The Moroccan oil is a little on the pricey side but worth every penny.  I noticed a difference in my hair after one use.  The Moroccan Oil staple products all contain the rare argan oil that is exclusive to Morocco.  This oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E.

I applied the Moroccan Oil to my scalp and natural hair as a pre shampoo treatment and again after conditioning and drying my  hair.  I like that the Moroccan oil is lightweight.  It left my color treated hair shinny without any feeling of residue.  My hair stylist was also impressed with the Moroccan Oil and recommends applying the Moroccan Oil on scalp before washing hair.

The Moroccan Oil product can be used to control frizz , restore over processed hair, hydrate hair and rejuvenate hair.  It can also be used as a hair detangler.

Learn more about the Moroccan Oil products as well as 6 Products To Get Your Tresses to Love You Back in the January edition of Allurng Looks Online Magazine. 

Maintaining a polished look effortlessly

Many women want to have a polished look but don't necessarily want to fret over selecting the right makeup.  Who wants to spend an exorbitant amount of time putting on a face? If this sounds like you then this post is my dedication.

A polished face begins with preparation products geared towards your skin type: your cleanser, toner, eye moisturizer and skin moisturizer.  There are many great skin care lines out there one in particular that I like is the Caudalie Skin Care Line.

5 Items that will help to create a polished look.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir

• The Caudalie Beauty Elixir refreshes the skin while minimizing pores and toning the skin.  The elixir works with all skin types and does a great job calming sensitive skin.  Ideally the Caudalie Beauty Elixir should be used after cleanser and before applying eye and skin moisturizer.

 

Benefit Cosmetics Dr. Feelgood

• Dr. Feelgood is a matifying product. This product can be worn by itself or under foundation.  I have better results using Dr. Feelgood without foundation.  I use the Dr. Feelgood in the t-zone areas or oily areas on the face. 

Benefits Cosmetics Benetint
 

• One of my favorite products.  Benetint is suitable on all skin tones and is used to add a rosy color to eyelids, cheeks and temple area.  Seriously, don't be surprised at the compliments on how great your skin looks.  Most won't realize you are wearing makeup and will think that you have a natural glow.

Benefit Cosmetics Bad Gal Mascara

This Mascara is one of my favorite mascaras.  The wand is on the large side so it can be tricky to maneuver.  However, this mascara deposits a lot of mascara on the eyelashes.  For more dramatic look, apply two to three coats to your upper lashes before mascara dries.  The BADgal Mascara gives the appearance of wearing false lashes.

NARS Lip Gloss Set

Finish off the polished look with one of NARS amazing Lip Gloss

Ft. Lauderdale Hair Stylist and Hair Weaver: Angie Burns

A couple weeks ago I said I was going to put a stylist directory together.  I am going to start off with stylist that I have used or have worked with in the past then move onto referrals from The Hair And Makeup Blog community.  I am still working on the directory but want to spotlight some of my favorite stylists.  I have many but today I am spotlighting Ms. Angela Burns.

Angie Burns works out of Big D's Lauderdale Lakes, Florida salon.  The salon is located at 3991 NW 19th Street (just north of Sunrise Blvd off 441 (state road 7)). You should know that Angie believes in healthy hair care.  She has a large customer following.  Angie offers luxury services at inexpensive prices.  I had an opportunity to patronize Ms. Angie while I was in the South Florida area.  I was very pleased with my hair service.  My hair looked brand new and my scalp felt refreshed.During my appointment I got to observe that Angie's clients have healthy hair. A lot of her clients I saw had shoulder length hair and arm pit length hair.  Most of her customers wear relaxers.  She  also has customers who wear human hair weaves. 

Angie found out about The Look Hair And Makeup human hair extensions from one of her customers.  Since finding out about our luxury hair extensions, Angie has been a customer.  

Angie has found our human hair extensions are of better quality than hair extensions sold in South Florida.  Angie explains to customers that the hair extensions are reusable hair extensions and saves her customers money. 

It was great to finally meet Ms. Angie.  She is down to earth and takes care of her customers. 
If you are visiting or live in South Florida area and in need of a great hair stylist with affordable prices, healthy hair care, great hair weaver then give Angie Burns a call at phone number 954-696-2929.

Angela Burns
Big D's Salon
3991 NW 19 Street
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311

Happy New Year

Welcome to 2009.  I am going to share a message I got from a friend this morning:
"LEARN from yesterday, LIVE for today and HOPE for tomorrow.  CELEBRATE life and DARE to dream.  HAPPY NEW YEAR.  Have a Prosperous and Blessed 2009."