Showing posts with label hair color trends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair color trends. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

How to Do Chunky Highlights

I am sure it is irritating to face the bad hair day every now and then. But what if you have tried almost everything, from perming to soft curls and straightening to breading. How about coloring your hair and bring some spice in your daily life. In highlighting or low lighting too we can bring some some twist. Well the twist is chunking your hair. You must be wondering what is chunking? Well it is quite similar to the normal hair highlights and lowlights process. But chunking is characterized by coloring larger sections of hair compared to fewer hair strands. Chunky hair highlights certainly give a wild and unique look to your personality. People generally go for flamboyant colors to assert their attitude in out of the box manner but you can also go for soft natural colors for every day use. If you are wondering how to do chunky highlights, then read further.

Chunky Highlights - Things You Would Need

Before you think about chunking your hair, it is important to consider certain things about essentials well in advance. Given below are the things you would need and some caution and advise regarding them.

Hair Color
Obviously you would need a hair color to chunk your hair. You must buy a good quality standard color for yourself. You also must decide on the color that is compatible with your natural hair color, especially if you are going for permanent color. For example, brown hair with chunky highlights in red or pink looks cool. Apart from chunky highlights for brown hair, they also look great on blond and black hair. Young college going boys and girls can opt for more casual and vibrant colors whereas if you are a working person then go for natural or pastel colors that you can easily don on the formal attires for more professional look.

Coloring Pattern
You also have to decide about how much portion of your hair you are planning to color or what style would suit you, etc. You can color only the back side hair or have the colored chunks all over your hair. You may also color only the bangs or hair strands, etc. If you are a male, you can color only the spikes or front hair in chunks, etc. Apart from this, you can experiment with various hair color ideas and choose the one that suits you. Chunky highlights for short hair are very popular so you may get cool haircut first and then go for coloring.

Coloring Tools
Apart from the color, you would need the hair brush to apply the color, hair clips, comb and foil wraps. Make sure that you use a proper wide and fine dye brush. Also, use non metal hair clips and comb to avoid any reaction with the color. The comb should be wide toothed. You can get these things from any local cosmetic shop. If you are wondering how to do chunky highlights with foil, don't worry, just buy simple aluminum foil that would serve the purpose well.

Expert Advise
Chunking is generally performed by the experts with proper caution that gives the best results. So it is advisable to consult your hair stylist before you dare to practice it at home. If you are determined to do it at home then take the above advices seriously and begin the task.

How to Do Chunky Highlights at Home?

Step #1
Wash your hair thoroughly with a good clarifying shampoo in case any hair build up is there. The clean hair can absorb the color better that gives a better final result. Once you wash your hair, do not apply the conditioner. Dry the hair thoroughly with a dryer.

Step #2
Now open the color bottle and mix the right portions of hair cream and coloring agent. If you do not have any idea about the quantities, then read the instructions on the bottle carefully and mix the hair color and activator accordingly. Make sure you create the mixture in a non metal bowl or plate and use plastic or fiber spatula to mix the stuff.

Step #3
Now wear plastic hand gloves and start the process. Comb your hair properly to get rid of any tangles. Take the chunks of hair you have decided to color. Comb that hair chunk again. Place a square or rectangular piece of foil under the hair chunk. Now apply color to the chunk with a hair brush. Make sure that every hair strand has been coated with the cream properly. Then wrap the foil paper around the colored area and let the mixture work on hair. Similarly, using this hair highlighting technique, apply color to all the hair chunks as per your plan by sectioning hair well.

Step #4
Now leave the hair for two to three hours. The activating time depends on how much hair you have colored and which company's hair color you have used. Different hair color creams have different activating time so read the instructions on the label carefully and keep it for the prescribed time.

Step #5
Now you have to slowly remove the foils and wipe out the excessive cream with cotton. Now wash the hair thoroughly again. Blow dry them and comb them well. And your great chunky highlights are ready and you are all set to flaunt your new look.

With this information on chunky highlights, you know how to do chunky highlights on your own at home. You can share these hair coloring and highlighting ideas with your friends and family. Chunking at home will certainly cost you less. So be happy for saving that money and enjoy your new look and say bye to the bad hair days.

Two Tone Hair Color

Two tone hair coloring is a new style, that has recently come up in the area of hair coloring. Two toned hair color is different from highlights. Many people think that highlights and two toned hair colors, are one and the same. The style requires that the top half of the hair to be colored using one hair color and the bottom half is done using a different hair color.

The best way to achieve a two tone hair color is seek professional help. But if you feel that you are a hair coloring pro, then try these simple tips to get the two tone hair color effect. Try these do-it-yourself instructions, for two tone hair color:

Hair Coloring Advice for Two Tone
  • The most important hair coloring advice for two tone hair coloring, is by using colors of the same color family. If your try to mix and match the colors, you may end up with a hair color disaster.
  • Mostly, the top half of the hair is colored using the lighter shade and the bottom half of the hair is colored in a darker shade. You can try the opposite, if you feel that it will look better
Choosing Color Shades
The main aspect of two toned color, is contrast. A dramatic effect can be created using light and dark shades, when they are paired together. Choose shades according to your skin tone, natural hair color and the color that you'll feel comfortable wearing.

Two Toned Hair Color Styles
There are basically three styles of two toned hair color:

Top and Bottom layers: The top and bottom are fully colored using a different color shade. This is the most preferred type of coloring among all the hair coloring styles. The lighter tone is usually used on the top and the lower layers are colored using the darker shades of a contrasting color.

Chunks: You can add a second color to go along with your natural hair color. You can create a colorful look by adding chunks, either in the bangs or along the cheeks.

Cored Tips: This funky style looks well with short haircuts. You can add about half an inch of color on the tips of your hair to create a lively two tones hair color effect.

Two Tone Hair Coloring Instructions

The easiest and simplest way to a two tone hair color look, is dividing your hair horizontally into two parts. You can use the top of your ears as reference points. Color the upper hair layer and wrap the hair in a shower cap. Now color the bottom half of the hair and allow the color to set for an appropriate time period. After the colors are set, rinse the bottom half first. Then, remove the shower cap and wash the upper layer of hair.

You can even try two tone hair color using the natural shade of your hair. Pick a shade you want to color your hair with and decide which part you want to color. Then divide the hair horizontally into two and color the section that you have decided to color. This will help you create a two tone hair color, using the natural hair shade.

Another way is to try the chunky hair highlights. Pick a shade for the top half of your hair. The natural hair shade will be the color at the bottom half of the hair. Use foils and create thick chunks of streaking color, along the top of your head. Color the specific hair strands, by separating them using foils. You can even color the areas outside the foil, using a secondary color. This will give you a customized two toned look.

This visually appealing hair coloring style, looks decent and adds the extra zing to your persona. You can choose contrasting natural shades to double tones. Two tone hair color creates a look of attitude, without compromising on the girl-next-door image. So go ahead and set the town on fire, with your two tone hair color!

Two Tone Hair Color

Two tone hair coloring is a new style, that has recently come up in the area of hair coloring. Two toned hair color is different from highlights. Many people think that highlights and two toned hair colors, are one and the same. The style requires that the top half of the hair to be colored using one hair color and the bottom half is done using a different hair color.

The best way to achieve a two tone hair color is seek professional help. But if you feel that you are a hair coloring pro, then try these simple tips to get the two tone hair color effect. Try these do-it-yourself instructions, for two tone hair color:

Hair Coloring Advice for Two Tone
  • The most important hair coloring advice for two tone hair coloring, is by using colors of the same color family. If your try to mix and match the colors, you may end up with a hair color disaster.
  • Mostly, the top half of the hair is colored using the lighter shade and the bottom half of the hair is colored in a darker shade. You can try the opposite, if you feel that it will look better
Choosing Color Shades
The main aspect of two toned color, is contrast. A dramatic effect can be created using light and dark shades, when they are paired together. Choose shades according to your skin tone, natural hair color and the color that you'll feel comfortable wearing.

Two Toned Hair Color Styles
There are basically three styles of two toned hair color:

Top and Bottom layers: The top and bottom are fully colored using a different color shade. This is the most preferred type of coloring among all the hair coloring styles. The lighter tone is usually used on the top and the lower layers are colored using the darker shades of a contrasting color.

Chunks: You can add a second color to go along with your natural hair color. You can create a colorful look by adding chunks, either in the bangs or along the cheeks.

Cored Tips: This funky style looks well with short haircuts. You can add about half an inch of color on the tips of your hair to create a lively two tones hair color effect.

Two Tone Hair Coloring Instructions

The easiest and simplest way to a two tone hair color look, is dividing your hair horizontally into two parts. You can use the top of your ears as reference points. Color the upper hair layer and wrap the hair in a shower cap. Now color the bottom half of the hair and allow the color to set for an appropriate time period. After the colors are set, rinse the bottom half first. Then, remove the shower cap and wash the upper layer of hair.

You can even try two tone hair color using the natural shade of your hair. Pick a shade you want to color your hair with and decide which part you want to color. Then divide the hair horizontally into two and color the section that you have decided to color. This will help you create a two tone hair color, using the natural hair shade.

Another way is to try the chunky hair highlights. Pick a shade for the top half of your hair. The natural hair shade will be the color at the bottom half of the hair. Use foils and create thick chunks of streaking color, along the top of your head. Color the specific hair strands, by separating them using foils. You can even color the areas outside the foil, using a secondary color. This will give you a customized two toned look.

This visually appealing hair coloring style, looks decent and adds the extra zing to your persona. You can choose contrasting natural shades to double tones. Two tone hair color creates a look of attitude, without compromising on the girl-next-door image. So go ahead and set the town on fire, with your two tone hair color!

Monday, October 11, 2010

Dark Hair Colors

There are various shades of dark hair colors. If you have lighter hair color and thinking of going brunette then make sure you pick the appropriate hair color while going brunette. If you have naturally dark hair color, and thinking of getting hair highlights or lowlights, then make sure the hair color suits you. Thinking, how to find out if a hair color will suit you or not? Here is a description on the cool and warm hair category, that will help you pick up the right hair color and implement various hair color ideas.

Warm Dark Hair Colors 2010

The people who belong to warm category are those who have warm skin tone and warm eye color. If you have brown skin tone with pink or golden undertones, freckled complexion, pale complexion with peach or golden undertones, or ruddy complexion, then you have warm skin tone. The eye color can be hazel eyes with brown or golden flecks, golden brown eyes, greenish blue eyes, or green eyes. If you don't have these eye or skin colors, then you belong to the cool category, so refer to the section under 'cool category' to know about dark hair coloring ideas.

Base Hair Color Options
  • Golden brown
  • Dark brunette
  • Auburn red
  • Dark auburn
  • Chestnut brown
Warm Dark Hair Colors Highlights

  • Dark hair with blonde highlights of shiny blonde looks great on warm hair colors.
  • Reddish orange highlights suit well.
  • You can also get copper streaks on dark brown hair colors.
  • If you are looking for dark hair colors for fair skin, then go with a base of dark brown hair color, and streaks of honey blonde.
Warm Dark Hair Colors with Lowlights

When it comes to getting lowlights hair coloring ideas for dark hair, select a shade which is 2-3 shades darker than your base hair color. If you wish to go for lowlights then use these ideas.
  • Base hair color of medium auburn, and dark auburn lowlights.
  • Base hair color of medium brown, and dark brown
  • On medium blonde hair color, lowlights of deep brown hair color.
Cool Dark Hair Colors 2010


If you have dark brown, medium complexion with golden undertones, olive complexion, pale complexion with pink undertones or no color, bronze or brow complexion after tanning, or medium complexion with light pink color in the cheeks or no color, then you have cool skin tone. The eye color, of people who belong the cool category, are blackish brown, grayish blue, dark brown, dark lube or hazel colored with light flecks.

Base Hair Color Options
  • Deep brown shade
  • Shiny raven black
Cool Dark Hair Colors with Highlights
  • Hair highlights of cool blonde shade like mink or icy white look good.
  • You can also go with honey or wheat or ash colored hair highlights.
  • Get chunky highlights for a striking hair colored look, or get lots of streaks for a subtle colored hair look.
Cool Dark Hair Colors with Lowlights
  • If you wish, go with lowlights for hair, then go for medium brown base hair color, and black lowlights.
  • You can also go with neutral blonde base color, and deep brown lowlights.
These were the various dark hair colors ideas for the warm and cool category. So, figure out which category you belong to and pick a base color, highlights color or lowlights color which you like the most. Hair dye or hair highlighting can be done at home, by buying a home coloring kit. You can use the cap method for hair highlight easy. However, if you want the best results of colored hair then it is advisable that you visit a stylist. Also, if you wish to get lowlights then visit a stylist to get the lowlights.

Dark Hair Colors

There are various shades of dark hair colors. If you have lighter hair color and thinking of going brunette then make sure you pick the appropriate hair color while going brunette. If you have naturally dark hair color, and thinking of getting hair highlights or lowlights, then make sure the hair color suits you. Thinking, how to find out if a hair color will suit you or not? Here is a description on the cool and warm hair category, that will help you pick up the right hair color and implement various hair color ideas.

Warm Dark Hair Colors 2010

The people who belong to warm category are those who have warm skin tone and warm eye color. If you have brown skin tone with pink or golden undertones, freckled complexion, pale complexion with peach or golden undertones, or ruddy complexion, then you have warm skin tone. The eye color can be hazel eyes with brown or golden flecks, golden brown eyes, greenish blue eyes, or green eyes. If you don't have these eye or skin colors, then you belong to the cool category, so refer to the section under 'cool category' to know about dark hair coloring ideas.

Base Hair Color Options
  • Golden brown
  • Dark brunette
  • Auburn red
  • Dark auburn
  • Chestnut brown
Warm Dark Hair Colors Highlights

  • Dark hair with blonde highlights of shiny blonde looks great on warm hair colors.
  • Reddish orange highlights suit well.
  • You can also get copper streaks on dark brown hair colors.
  • If you are looking for dark hair colors for fair skin, then go with a base of dark brown hair color, and streaks of honey blonde.
Warm Dark Hair Colors with Lowlights

When it comes to getting lowlights hair coloring ideas for dark hair, select a shade which is 2-3 shades darker than your base hair color. If you wish to go for lowlights then use these ideas.
  • Base hair color of medium auburn, and dark auburn lowlights.
  • Base hair color of medium brown, and dark brown
  • On medium blonde hair color, lowlights of deep brown hair color.
Cool Dark Hair Colors 2010


If you have dark brown, medium complexion with golden undertones, olive complexion, pale complexion with pink undertones or no color, bronze or brow complexion after tanning, or medium complexion with light pink color in the cheeks or no color, then you have cool skin tone. The eye color, of people who belong the cool category, are blackish brown, grayish blue, dark brown, dark lube or hazel colored with light flecks.

Base Hair Color Options
  • Deep brown shade
  • Shiny raven black
Cool Dark Hair Colors with Highlights
  • Hair highlights of cool blonde shade like mink or icy white look good.
  • You can also go with honey or wheat or ash colored hair highlights.
  • Get chunky highlights for a striking hair colored look, or get lots of streaks for a subtle colored hair look.
Cool Dark Hair Colors with Lowlights
  • If you wish, go with lowlights for hair, then go for medium brown base hair color, and black lowlights.
  • You can also go with neutral blonde base color, and deep brown lowlights.
These were the various dark hair colors ideas for the warm and cool category. So, figure out which category you belong to and pick a base color, highlights color or lowlights color which you like the most. Hair dye or hair highlighting can be done at home, by buying a home coloring kit. You can use the cap method for hair highlight easy. However, if you want the best results of colored hair then it is advisable that you visit a stylist. Also, if you wish to get lowlights then visit a stylist to get the lowlights.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Hot Hair Color Trends for 2010

For a woman, the best and quickest way to have a makeover is to opt for a new hair color. A new hair color has even more impact than having a different hair cut. To color your hair, you should know about the hot hair color trends for 2010 and which hair colors would look good on you. You have to find a hair color that will flatter your skin tone and also compliment the color of your eyes. As new fashion trends are emerging, you need to carefully study the runway models for the fall/winter collection to get an idea of which hair colors are hot right now. Major designers and cosmetic houses are the ones that set the current fashion and makeup trends. So you need to be aware of them to know what are the hot hair color trends for 2010. But of course simply following trends is not going to be effective. You need to make sure that the hair color that you choose should not only be in but it should also look great on you. Here we will discuss all about the hot hair color trends for 2010.

New Hair Color Trends for 2010

The most significant changes in hair color trends for autumn winter from spring is that there is a greater use of dark and bolder shades. Rich copper and chocolates are used as both highlights as well as for all over hair color. These colors give a look of refinement to pale skin and are the best winter hues. If you had been considering coloring your head red, then this is the beat time to do so. Red color is one one of the hot hair color trends for 2010 and you can see many celebrities sporting it. Red gives a royal and regal look and only some people can pull it through. Brassy loud red shades are a strict no no, as more sombre cranberry red is in fashion this season. All over red hair color is the best way to pull off this hot hair color trend for 2010. You can even go in for subtle red hair highlights and lowlights if you have dark hair.

One of the best hair color ideas for 2010, is the revival of the platinum blonde hair color. Platinum blonde was not in the list of hot spring hair color trends 2010, but it is just right for fall/winter. Many designers like Karl Lagerfeld and Marc Jacobs have sent their models with long straightened platinum blonde hair on the runways. Platinum hair that is professionally dyed gives a very dramatic look particularly if you have long straight hair. The reason that platinum blonde hair color is in the list of hot hair color trends for 2010 is because the contrast of platinum color works very well with the dark hues of coats and jackets in winter. Warm honey tones are also great hair color ideas for 2010 as they give your face a nice glow.

Dark hair colors like mahogany, caramel, hazelnut, and warm toffee are the key 2010 hair color trends. Shades this fall are all about subtle, warmer and richer hues. Highlights and lowlights with darker shades should be done in such a way that they throw attention to your eyes. Using softer tones of hair color in shades of caramel, plum and honey gives you an overall soft look. Gold and copper are also hot and new hair color trends 2010 and you can use them for highlighting your strands.

These were the hot hair color trends for 2010. while choosing a hair color, make sure that it suits your skin tone. After care is very important for making your hair color look the best. Always use shampoo and conditioner that is specially formulated for colored hair.

Hot Hair Color Trends for 2010

For a woman, the best and quickest way to have a makeover is to opt for a new hair color. A new hair color has even more impact than having a different hair cut. To color your hair, you should know about the hot hair color trends for 2010 and which hair colors would look good on you. You have to find a hair color that will flatter your skin tone and also compliment the color of your eyes. As new fashion trends are emerging, you need to carefully study the runway models for the fall/winter collection to get an idea of which hair colors are hot right now. Major designers and cosmetic houses are the ones that set the current fashion and makeup trends. So you need to be aware of them to know what are the hot hair color trends for 2010. But of course simply following trends is not going to be effective. You need to make sure that the hair color that you choose should not only be in but it should also look great on you. Here we will discuss all about the hot hair color trends for 2010.

New Hair Color Trends for 2010

The most significant changes in hair color trends for autumn winter from spring is that there is a greater use of dark and bolder shades. Rich copper and chocolates are used as both highlights as well as for all over hair color. These colors give a look of refinement to pale skin and are the best winter hues. If you had been considering coloring your head red, then this is the beat time to do so. Red color is one one of the hot hair color trends for 2010 and you can see many celebrities sporting it. Red gives a royal and regal look and only some people can pull it through. Brassy loud red shades are a strict no no, as more sombre cranberry red is in fashion this season. All over red hair color is the best way to pull off this hot hair color trend for 2010. You can even go in for subtle red hair highlights and lowlights if you have dark hair.

One of the best hair color ideas for 2010, is the revival of the platinum blonde hair color. Platinum blonde was not in the list of hot spring hair color trends 2010, but it is just right for fall/winter. Many designers like Karl Lagerfeld and Marc Jacobs have sent their models with long straightened platinum blonde hair on the runways. Platinum hair that is professionally dyed gives a very dramatic look particularly if you have long straight hair. The reason that platinum blonde hair color is in the list of hot hair color trends for 2010 is because the contrast of platinum color works very well with the dark hues of coats and jackets in winter. Warm honey tones are also great hair color ideas for 2010 as they give your face a nice glow.

Dark hair colors like mahogany, caramel, hazelnut, and warm toffee are the key 2010 hair color trends. Shades this fall are all about subtle, warmer and richer hues. Highlights and lowlights with darker shades should be done in such a way that they throw attention to your eyes. Using softer tones of hair color in shades of caramel, plum and honey gives you an overall soft look. Gold and copper are also hot and new hair color trends 2010 and you can use them for highlighting your strands.

These were the hot hair color trends for 2010. while choosing a hair color, make sure that it suits your skin tone. After care is very important for making your hair color look the best. Always use shampoo and conditioner that is specially formulated for colored hair.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Changing from Blonde to Brown Hair

Many wonder of changing from blonde to brown hair. The reasons can vary, from individual to individual. Often changing the looks is the reason behind this decision. While blonde gives those bold and hot looks, many would want to get back a soft appearance. While blonde hair color imparts that glam-doll look, brown is a good balance between and soft and flashy looks. So, let's get to know more about changing from blonde to brown hair color.

Dying Blonde Hair Back to Brown

When To Change
Well, whenever you get bored of that blonde look, you can think of changing your hair color. In cases when your bleaching goes really wrong and you end up getting a weird shade, re-coloring your tresses with brown can be a smart hair color idea. Many a times, people end up having orange tone on their hair instead of the much desired blonde, so dyeing them brown is definitely a good and easy option in this case. Also, shedding that blonde bombshell look might be a workplace requirement when you can go blonde to brown hair. Also, when it's time to re-bleach, you can think of changing your hair color to brown.

How to Change
How to get brown over your blonde look is not a tough task. You can either hit a hair salon for this or do it yourself. You have two options while changing from blonde to brown hair. Either cover your entire length of hair in brown of just go for highlights and lowlights in blonde hair. Dual tone hair color can be a good idea to opt for, before completely changing your hair color to this shade. If you are wearing the blonde color for a long time, completely changing it might not be a good option. In this case going for wide highlights, spread all over your hair can be the best idea. Blonde hair with brown highlights looks good and suits everyone. Next time you can further extend these highlights and go complete brown. Remember that choosing the right shade of brown is something that is much important. Here's more about it.

Which Shade To Pick
Remember that often people end up getting a red hue while changing from blonde to brown hair color. If you want to avoid this, it is essential that you avoid the hair color shades that have red undertones. Another important consideration while choosing the brown hair color for your locks is your skin tone. Remember that getting the darkest brown is anytime best option for any type of skin tone. The light brown shade, best suits those with fair and medium complexion. Those who are still confused about getting that brown can check out the golden brown and then gradually change it to darker shades of brown. Remember to avoid using strawberry, auburn, cherry, chestnut brown as these might end up looking reddish on your blonde hair. Medium brown or ash brown is a gook pick.

One of the most important tips for dyeing blonde hair brown is to get advice from your hair dresser. He/she can check the existing shade of blonde and recommend the right shade of brown that you need to get best looking brown hair. Also, when you plan to get highlights or lowlights, it is best to get these done from a hair saloon. Only while you go for a complete dye, doing it yourself can be an alternative, if you are sure about the shade. So changing from blonde to brown hair is definitely a cool way to revamp your looks and personality. So all you blonders, planning to turn brunette?

Changing from Blonde to Brown Hair

Many wonder of changing from blonde to brown hair. The reasons can vary, from individual to individual. Often changing the looks is the reason behind this decision. While blonde gives those bold and hot looks, many would want to get back a soft appearance. While blonde hair color imparts that glam-doll look, brown is a good balance between and soft and flashy looks. So, let's get to know more about changing from blonde to brown hair color.

Dying Blonde Hair Back to Brown

When To Change
Well, whenever you get bored of that blonde look, you can think of changing your hair color. In cases when your bleaching goes really wrong and you end up getting a weird shade, re-coloring your tresses with brown can be a smart hair color idea. Many a times, people end up having orange tone on their hair instead of the much desired blonde, so dyeing them brown is definitely a good and easy option in this case. Also, shedding that blonde bombshell look might be a workplace requirement when you can go blonde to brown hair. Also, when it's time to re-bleach, you can think of changing your hair color to brown.

How to Change
How to get brown over your blonde look is not a tough task. You can either hit a hair salon for this or do it yourself. You have two options while changing from blonde to brown hair. Either cover your entire length of hair in brown of just go for highlights and lowlights in blonde hair. Dual tone hair color can be a good idea to opt for, before completely changing your hair color to this shade. If you are wearing the blonde color for a long time, completely changing it might not be a good option. In this case going for wide highlights, spread all over your hair can be the best idea. Blonde hair with brown highlights looks good and suits everyone. Next time you can further extend these highlights and go complete brown. Remember that choosing the right shade of brown is something that is much important. Here's more about it.

Which Shade To Pick
Remember that often people end up getting a red hue while changing from blonde to brown hair color. If you want to avoid this, it is essential that you avoid the hair color shades that have red undertones. Another important consideration while choosing the brown hair color for your locks is your skin tone. Remember that getting the darkest brown is anytime best option for any type of skin tone. The light brown shade, best suits those with fair and medium complexion. Those who are still confused about getting that brown can check out the golden brown and then gradually change it to darker shades of brown. Remember to avoid using strawberry, auburn, cherry, chestnut brown as these might end up looking reddish on your blonde hair. Medium brown or ash brown is a gook pick.

One of the most important tips for dyeing blonde hair brown is to get advice from your hair dresser. He/she can check the existing shade of blonde and recommend the right shade of brown that you need to get best looking brown hair. Also, when you plan to get highlights or lowlights, it is best to get these done from a hair saloon. Only while you go for a complete dye, doing it yourself can be an alternative, if you are sure about the shade. So changing from blonde to brown hair is definitely a cool way to revamp your looks and personality. So all you blonders, planning to turn brunette?

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Katherine Heigl Bee-hive Hairstyles 2009

Katherine Heigl is looking classy with her black Dolce & Gabbana pantsuit. Her bee-hive hairstyle though a little bit dull, she should try something more fun and chic.

katherine heig hairstyle at people choice awards 2009

katherine heig hairstyle at people choice awards 2009

Super Short Haircuts for Round Faces

Super short haircuts 2009 for round faces
Spring Short HairStyle 2009
Super short hairstyles pictures for 2009
short hair by .Nicole takes pictures..

Rihanna Short Haircut Styles Pictures Gallery

Rihanna short boyish cut hairstyles
If you are looking to recreate Rihannas recent look in your bedroom, you would not be alone and with more and more people asking their hairdressers “How to get Rihannas haircut?” It’s time for a little investigating!

Rihannas sexy bob Hairstyle

The sexy bob that is angled to one side that is shorted at the back and longer at the front actually needs a lot more work than originally thought. It can be cut to be an even length bob on both sides and then arrange so that it appears asymmetrical but the best thing to do is have it cut like this if you want the full on Rihanna effect.

Rihannas short Hairstyle

Chemical relaxers are normally used with hair that isn’t already dead straight and this is best achieved in the hairdressers to reduce the risk of burnt scalps. Once this is completed, straightening the hair is necessary to give it that poker straight look that has become reminiscent of the young singers hairstyle. The hair is then cut while it is straight to give the best results.

Rihannas medium short HaircutKeeping the Rihanna hairstyle once you have left the salon will need a lot of maintenance. The hair will need to be kept in the best condition that it can and if you have black hair, specific conditioners and shampoos will be needed to give it that shine that Rihannas hair always has. Styling products are a must have but not ones that will leave your hair greasy and these will need to be applied after they have been straightened to give the best effect. Once complete and maintained, you too could have the official Rihanna hairstyle!

Short Hairstyles With Highlights - 2009 Haircuts Trends

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Spring 2009 Hairstyles Trends - Short Haircuts

Popular looks for 2009 spring hairstyles and summer haircuts. The 2009 spring hairstyles including the always fashion angled bob, the crop haircut, pixie cuts, fringe bangs style , natural layers, and wavy hair. Here are some pictures of the best short trendy hairstyles for all spring 2009 for women.

Short trendy hairstyles spring 2009
Short trendy hairstyles Spring 2009

Charlize Theron's Hollywood Glam Hairstyles 2009

Charlize Theron who starred in several hit films has become one of the female celebrities whose style has influenced millions of young women worldwide.Charlize knows that simplicity and drama are the key to beautiful Hollywood hair.One thing noticeable about Charlize Theron is that her hairstyles have undergone quite a revolution since she started her acting career.



A sleek,sculpted Bob accentuates Charlize's beautiful features


Only someone with perfect features could get away with such a short crop


Charlize's scene-stealing beauty has never been more apparent than with this confident sleeked-back style


Best-tressed Charlize shines in a dark hairstyle that's full of vintage Hollywood glam


Winter 2008 Hair Colors and Styles

Winter time is sneaking up on us and that means many different things are about to change. Not only is the weather beginning to change, but the hair colors will also start to change. Like the leaves change on a tree, hair color changes on people. When it comes to winter hair colors, you do not have to choose just one solid color because there are many different colors you will be able to choose. When you are looking for your new hair color, you should make sure it is the color that will give you a completed look and add a bit of perfection.

Winter 2008 Hair Colors and Highlights

The best way to know which color would best suite you would be to know if you are a cool or warm skin tone person. There are many different myths that tell you how you can determine your skin color, but we have the easiest test that you can do all by yourself. This test involves you looking at the under part of your forearm. If your veins are blue in color, then you are a cool tone, if your veins have a greenish color to them, then your skin tone is warm.

If you have blonde hair, then it is time to turn to the ash toners along with those silver undertones. Also, it will not hurt for you to mess around with beige tones. Some women who have a peachy skin tone believe the ash color is to dull on them. If your skin tone is cool, then you should go for the icy blond, ash blond, beige blond or pearl blond. If you are trying to choose out a color by the numbers, then you should look for numbers zero, one or eleven. For the ones who have warm skin tones, the colors would be golden beige blond, golden blond, milkshake or honey. When going by numbers, you would look for number two, three or four.

Winter 2008 Hair Colors and Highlights

For red heads, you will be able to sport the red locks and still look good this winter. If you have red hair, then you should stay our of the blond and copper highlights and keep the color looking strong. Get rid of the copper and orange undertones. For those that have cool skin tones, RR-Red red, Blood red, Magenta, Eggplant and Ruby red would be the way to go. For those who have warm skin tone, copper red, fire red, RC – red copper, Candy red, C-copper or CR – Copper red would be the way to go.