HydroMist Blow-Out Spray and a round brush! Make sure to keep the brush moving continuously from scalp to ends. And on longer styles, avoid rolling the hair into the brush until it’s completely dry.
Bridal Beauty Trends 2011 What bridal beauty trends do you think you’ll want to do for your big day? How did you do your hair and makeup on your wedding day? Forget Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter – wedding season is my favourite season of the year! It’s April but most Stylist like me are gearing up for another busy year of bridal beauty. There is just something about brides – the wedding dress, the hair, the makeup, the excitement – no matter what your physical attributes brides all look stunning on their big day!
If you’re walking the aisle this year and you’re not sure how you should do your hair or if a Smokey eye is appropriate, you’ll want to read up on the latest bridal beauty trends for 2011. Here are some of my favourite and inspiring looks of the season!
Retro-Modern ElieganteCarolina HerraraThe Carolina Herrara show was full of inspiration! I love the Elieganteand simplicity of the hair and makeup. It’s simple but with the gorgeous us we say in frensh LA SIMPLICITÉ FAIS LA BEAUTE, calla lilies (one of my favourite flowers) the look has a modern feel to it. The hair is pulled low and slightly to the side with volume at the top. I love how the calla lilies peek through on the side. This would be gorgeous with an asymmetrical or off-the-should gown. I LOVE IT Carolina HerraraBlack liner will be a huge trend for this wedding season. It’s just so Eliegante, polished, and finishes the eye without adding a lot of colour. The skin isn’t dewy but luminous with a flawless finish. The lips have a nice creamy coral finish. I like the coral shade because it’s so fresh for Spring/Summer weddings. The brows are also prominent and a must for this polished look. Carolina HerreraI love the flapper ’20’s feel of this faux bob look. The waves and the finish of the hair is loose making it look more modern. The freshness of the makeup also gives it a more modern twist. If you have long hair and don’t want to have it completely off your face then this is a great alternative.
Earthy and All-Natural If you love boho-chic then this is a look for you. Everything about it is so ethereal. I love this look for brides doing a destination wedding on a beach. If you’re also not a tiara or veil type of gal, this is a great choice. Loose waves are a must for this look. The makeup is gorgeous! For the most part, the overall look is very sheer but the smoky definition along the bottom of the eyes gives this soft look a bit of edge. But even though the eyes are given definition, remember to smudge the liner to compliment the overall softness. This is a classic look that would be stunning on just about anyone. I love the glowing skin and effortless hair. This is another look perfect for a beach wedding. The waves are loose and flowing. I love that one side is pulled back while the other side has some waves framing the face. I always thought that a flower or hair clip should only be placed on the side that is pulled back, but the flower on the other side totally works.
. I love a Smokey look but am delighted when a bride wants to try it in a colour. This season you’ll be seeing it in gorgeous violet and steely-blue tones like on the bride pictured above.
Red lips will never go out of style and are back for this wedding season. It’s a classic. This Spring the red is more vibrant, but for your wedding day you’ll want to skip the trends and go with a shade of red that suits your skin tone. Those with fair to medium skin should choose a true red with blue undertones. Those with medium-dark and olive skin tones should go with a warm red like brick or red-orange. Tan to dark skin should stick to deeper shades of red in wine or burgundy.
No matter what the trends are, in the end always choose to look like YOU! Use the trends to enhance your natural beauty and never let the hair or makeup wear you. 😉
A certain amount of oil or grease is healthy, and in fact necessary for your hair to remain in optimum condition, but too much oil can cause our hair to look dirty and lank.
You can split greasy hair into two types; greasy hair and scalp or greasy scalp and dry hair. If suffering from the latter, our general advice would be to use a shampoo for the scalp and a conditioner for the hair itself, i.e. a shampoo for greasy hair and a dry hair conditioner.
If you have read this and are thinking “I don’t have that, it’s only my hair that’s greasy”, then you don’t have a grease problem but a product issue! What I mean is that you’re using a product that is either:
Not right for your type of hair ,too heavy a product for fine hair, too much of a product ,too much in one spot.
A poor quality products
Check out the links in the above for the answers to your problem
For those still interested in the grease issue, oil originates from glands in the scalp so this is the area we need to focus on. There are several products for oily scalps to help control the over production of oil, but it is important to know how not to make the condition worse yourself.
If your hair is greasy we tend to wash it more frequently, and scrub it just that bit harder to get it clean and this is exactly what we should be avoiding. The glands which produce the oil are stimulated by massage, therefore we should practice a few of the following habits when dealing with a greasy scalp.
· Shampoo with the flat of your fingers rather than the tips for a more gentle cleaning action.
· When combing or brushing your hair, don’t over do it or use too vigorous an action.
· Try shampooing your hair a little less often! Twice a day is too much. I know that this may seem to be the worst thing for someone with a greasy scalp but give it a go. Firstly you need to break the cycle of frequent shampooing, try shampooing every second day. If you find your scalp is still greasy, wash it daily using the gentle technique we suggest above.
Evening Primrose oil or zinc supplements can be beneficial in helping correct sebum (oil) activity.
If the problem persists it could be hormonal or some other internal factor and a trichologist or doctor will need to be consulted.
