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Hair accessories are getting more and more popular each season. For Spring and Summer 2010, stock up on head bands, bows and trendy hair clips. Accessories like this are great to add to any of the popular hairstyles for this season or to help tie back your hair on those bad hair days.

Hot Hair Accessories for Spring and Summer 2010

Head bands

A lot of the shows this year showed the headbands with accessories. These never get old, we just change how they are placed with the season looks. This season place the headband along the base of your Loose Bun to create a more polished feel with the softer hair.

Bows

Big bold and outrageous this season. Either buy yours or if you have a creative bone in your body get some fabric and make your own. Great look with a loose hairstyle or as an accessory to soft natural curls. This look was shown at the Mark Jacobs show this season.

Clips

Simple classic and beautiful, the clip. The Philip Lim show made this look a beautiful accent for the hair. Simple to do, easy to find. These are great for those bangs that you are trying to grow out from last season. A beautiful accessory for the clean hairstyle looks this season. Check out these Prismera Hair Accessories for more inspiration.

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Hair is the most important fashion accessory that we have. We all have it. We just want to know how to make it work for us. Whether it is a casual daytime style to wear out in public, or an evening styled up do to go with that new dress. We will help you by covering this years hottest hair trends and make it easier for you to have fashionable hair.

Here at The Fashionable Housewife, we have details on each Hairstyle along with how-to’s and tips to get the best look for your face shape.

Spring / Summer 2010 Hair Cuts & Trends

This seasons hair cuts allow easy styling and are put together. Versatile hair we will see getting longer as we move into summer. No matter what your hair desire, your cut should be adapted to your individual style.

Modern Bob

Unlike last season this season’s bob is versatile with intent. Complimenting the individual style and face shape of the women wearing it. With variations in length (layers) making it easier to style and flattering to the person wearing this beautifully classic but modern shape. Still a low maintenance/ highest fashion look. The length range is “Versatile” depending on YOU! Some of the most beautiful examples of the Modern Bob are Maggie Gyllenhall & Naomi Watts. This is a style that can be done quickly. Shampoo, apply a prep product for thermal protection, a foundation product for hold (light, medium, or strong hold), blow dry moving the hair across the head in both directions making sure to smooth the root area, light finishing product to keep the ends smooth and you are ready!

Shag & Shaggy Bob

The 70’s shag comes back as “The Choppy Layer”. Always a versatile and sexy look, this cut is for texture lovers. This influence we see merged with the Bob to create the “Shaggy Bob”. Long or short bangs can be worn with this cut to compliment the face. Consistent with the texture present in this look the Bangs have a lot of texture too. Some of the best examples of this look are on Kimberly Caldwell and Kherington Payne. To style the shag shampoo, apply a prep product for thermal protection, a foundation product for medium to strong hold for best texture results, Blow-dry with hands drying the root area at scalp first. Finish by positioning the texture intentionally to compliment the overall look, spray with light to medium hold hairspray & you are ready!

Bangs/ Fringe- Angled & Short

Bangs are still hot! We can do swept, angled or cropped. The hottest bangs this season, are for those who want to make a BOLD statement. Shorter bangs yes shorter bangs with an angled line. Intentionally framing the face to accentuate the features for a strong look. Some of the best examples are found on Carey Mulligan and Morena Baccarin. Minimal styling needed. Shampoo, apply prep and foundation products then hand style, and you are ready!

Pixie

In 2010 if you really are comfortable with yourself and you really are ready to make yourself the “It girls of the Fashionable Housewives” then get the pixie. The low maintenance hairstyle that is fashionable and bold. In combination with the angled bangs this look will keep heads turning and looking to you for advice on the up and coming trends in your circle. Working with texture creams this look will dry quickly and style easily looking fabulous this season. Some of the best examples of the pixie are Morena Baccarin, Halle Berry and Carey Mulligan.

Half head shaved

This look is amazingly bold. Hot! Hot! Hot! Not a look that many can do, but if you are women who likes to go where no others dare, the “Half shaved” cut is for you!

This cut takes the deep part to the extreme, by shaving out the side of the head that was on the lighter side of the heavy part. Leaving the heavy side with all of that hair. The variation in length and texture is still versatile ranging from really long to short slicked back or heavy texture styles. Both of these styling options make the “Half Shaved” the boldest look of 2010. Some of the best examples are Sarah Harding and Cassie. If you are one of the women getting this look this season, I am not even going to pretend that you need help styling it. You are bold, you are Hot! You know yourself and you are one confident and Fashionable Women. Wear this one and enjoy the season.

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Article by: Bill Schrlau

“Schrlau” is a freelance hairstylist working from several locations on the East Coast. For appointment contact him through bschrlau@yahoo.com or call 609-227-1072

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Looking for the hottest hairstyles and hair trends for 2010? We have them all right here with detailed information on each style and how to make it work for you.

Hairstyling this season has a purpose. Clean and finished are the themes for this seasons styling looks. Choose a new look from the list of hair styles below.

Loose Bun

This seasons looks reflected the classic look with a softer shape. Very clean but still not the tight librarian. This was a popular look in the Paris shows this season.

The bun is a variation of the Chignon (hair knot).

Flat Ironed Chignon

This is a beautiful look that is polished but not too tight to the head. Has a professional but fashionable look that with a little practice is easy to re-create. This look was shown at the Calvin Klein show this season.

Start by flat ironing the hair. Gather the hair medium to low in the back of the head into a ponytail. Create the smooth chignon and pin with bobby pins. Spray your hands with working hairspray and run them over the surface of the shape in the direction that the hair was placed in ponytail. This will give you that polished look for that fabulous Flat ironed Chignon.

Classic Bun

The classic bun is a very clean and crisp look. Tight ponytail low to medium placed on the back of the head. The bun itself is so clean and structured that it looks wet. The Classic Bun is great for a formal occasion or to add class to an everyday look. A great example of this was from the Chado Ralpho Rucci shows this season.

First put your hair in a ponytail, high or low will do. Then twist your hair, hold it like that, and wrap it around the base of your ponytail (where the elastic is). Then secure it with another elastic and a few bobby pins. We recommend getting small and large bobby pins for extra security.

Depending on the look you are going for, you can either do the initial ponytail tight, loose, or off-center. You can even spice it up a little and backcomb your hair with a little texturizing mousse and do everything loosely for a wonderfully feminine chignon.

You can even choose to use Bows, Pins, or hair bands. If you are wearing this hairstyle for a wedding or an evening event, there are many fancy hair accessories you can use to dress it up.

Pompadour

The Pompadour is an edgy look possibly suited for those of you who are wearing the “Half Shaved” look this season. Inspired from the signature Elvis look. Waxes and crème styling products with a stronger hold will work great in creating this look. With some you may have to tease the front of the hair and pin it in place to get that exaggerated shape of the pompadour.

Curls & Waves

Always a staple in each season’s looks are curls or waves. Loose with deliberate direction. Polished with a natural feel to the locks. If you are going to wear your hair long this season try this look for a versatile softness to your overall image. Great look for an everyday style or something quick before a night out with the ladies.

To get the look use a larger iron 1” to 1.5” and wrap the hair in a spiral pattern just to create a soft bend in the hair. Taylor Momsen wore this look during Fashion week.

Sleek High Ponytail

For those of you with beautiful bone structure and you want to get a temporary lift from a hairstyle try the sleek high ponytail. This look was shown at the Alexander Wang show this season.

To get the look tip your head upside down and while gathering all of your hair into a ponytail fastener high on top of the head. After the ponytail is secure, spray a wet or working hairspray into your hands and while the product is still damp run your hands over the hair in the same direction you did when gathering it into the ponytail. This will keep the look Sleek and tame all the fly aways.

Half Up Half Down Style

This style is a quick alternative to the complete up do that has all of the hair off of the face. A good look if you are not ready to part with all of that length for an evening. Some great examples were shown at the DKNY shows this season.

To get the ½ up style gather the hair in front of the head just above the ears into a ponytail medium to higher in the back of the head. Place it into a ponytail or twist into a chignon in the back of the head. Fasten into place with a few bobby pins.

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“Schrlau” is a freelance hairstylist working from several locations on the East Coast. For appointment contact him through bschrlau@yahoo.com or call 609-227-1072

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Changing your hair color is one of the easiest and most obvious ways to update or change your look for Spring & Summer 2010. It doesn’t require a long term commitment like a pixie cut or the bob.

This season’s hair color is about the individual projecting their own style. Moving away from monochrome and into natural multi-dimensional tones.

You can still do your overall base color at home, you may need to visit the salon for the accents/ highlights. For those of you really willing to learn how to do it all your self, check out this book, The Hair Color Mix Book: More Than 150 Recipes for Salon-Perfect Color at Home by Lorri Goddard Clark. Filled with techniques on how to do this work at home. You can purchase the book on Amazon.com.

For those of you not so brave, make your appointments now for that spring hair color change. Here are the colors to consider…

Red Hair

We recommend natural reds this season, still bold, still strong, but natural. Clairol Herbal Essence Color, 048.5 Spicy Ginger-deep Intense Copper or Clairol Haircolor, Auburnin’ Hot – Auburn 35 are two beautiful shades this season.

Blonde Hair

This spring Peroxide blondes will transition into summers Golden blonds. These are some natural looking blondes with dimension (2 to 3 tones of blonde highlighted into the hair) this season. We recommend Clairol Hydrience Haircolor, Sunrise 004 or Clairol Hydrience Color, 014 Bamboo. For those of you with color in your hair try an Herbal Essence Highlights Kit.

Brunette & Black Hair

This season both of these colors are “Dark” deep rich tones with multi dimension (highlighted with subtle variations in tone). We recommend Clairol Balsam Lasting Color Locking Creme System, Dark Brown 615, or Clairol Balsam Lasting Color Locking Creme System, Black 618.

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Not everyone cares about fashion and not everyone wears makeup, but one thing is for sure… everyone has HAIR! Fixing your hair is a part of your daily routine whether you like it or not. Whether you choose to throw it back in a ponytail or prep your hair for a fabulous hairdo with curlers and styling gel, you still have a “style”. If you’re looking for something new that is on par with this year’s hottest hair trends, then you’ve come to the right place!

Here at The Fashionable Housewife, we have details on each Hairstyle along with how-to’s and tips to get the best look for your face shape.

If you are considering a hair change, here are some of the exciting new looks for the 2010 spring and summer season. This season versatility in hair is a common theme.

Scroll through the list of Hairstyles for Spring and Summer 2010 below…

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Spring & Summer 2010
Hairstyles, Hair Cuts and Hair Trends

Hair Cut Trends

This seasons hair cuts allow easy styling and are put together. Versatile hair we will see getting longer as we move into summer. No matter what your hair desire, your cut should be adapted to your individual style.

• Modern Bob
• Shag

o Kimberly Caldwell

• Bangs/ Fringe- Angled & shorter

o Carey Mulligan

• Pixie

o Morena Baccarin
o Halle Berry

• Half head shaved

o Sarah Harding
o Cassie

Click here to read more about Hair Cut Trends >>

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Hair Color

This season’s hair color is about the individual projecting their own style. Moving away from monochrome and into natural multi-dimensional tones.

• Red

o Natural!

• Blonde

o Spring- Peroxide blondes then…
o Golden blondes

• Brown

o Dark

• Black
• Multi- Dimensional- natural

Click here to read more about Hair Color Trends >>

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Hairstyles & Hair Trends

Hairstyling this season has a purpose and there is something for everyone.

• loose bun
• classic bun
• pompadour
• curls/ waves (long & medium)
• Sleek high ponytail

o Alexander Wang shows

• ½ up style

o DKNY

• Flat ironed Chignon
o Calvin Klein

Click here to read more about Hairstyles & Hair Trends >>

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Hair Accessories

• Head bands
• Bows
• Clips

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Yigal Azrouel
Hair: Teddy Charles for TIGI
Inspiration: A modern take on sexy, natural hair. Teddy created an understated and natural-looking ponytail loop-bun with a silky, textured finish.

Get the Look:

· CATWALK by TIGI Catwalk Root Boost

· Love, Peace & the Planet by TIGI Control Freak Extra Extra Straight Hair Straightener

· TIGI Catwalk Work-It Hairspray

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi
Hair: Luke Hersheson for TIGI
Inspiration: Grunge meets glamour in a fresh, girly twist on the style of the early 90’s. This look is casual but chic, worn by the girl who always looks unique and put together, but in an understated way. A Kirby grip is worn almost as an accessory and the texture is soft and clean.

Get the Look:

· CATWALK by TIGI Catwalk Root Boost

· Rockaholic by TIGI Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo

· TIGI Catwalk Work-It Hairspray

Lacoste
Hair: Luke Hersheson for TIGI
Inspiration: A preppy, playful take on the 80’s style side ponytail. This look is textured and a little undone, but still fresh and sophisticated.

Get the Look:

· Rockaholic by TIGI Texturizing Spray Pomade

· TIGI Catwalk Root Boost

· CATWALK Your Highness by TIGI Thickening Gel Crème

· TIGI Catwalk Extra Strong Mousse

· TIGI Hard to Get Texturizing Paste

· TIGI S Factor Creamy Molding Wax

· S Factor by TIGI Spun Satin

Jill Stuart
Hair: Bob Recine for TIGI
Inspiration: Kate Moss leaving a nightclub at 3am. Sexy, disheveled and undone, this is a rock and roll girl after a night of dancing. This unstructured look is slightly teased at the top and has loads of volume.

Get the Look:

· TIGI Catwalk Root Boost

· CATWALK by TIGI Strong Hold Hairspray

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Yesterday, I got the Simply Smooth Brazilian Keratin Treatment from Peggy Loughlin, Master Hair Designer & Colorist, at Cassandra Salon and Spa in Nashua, NH.

The process took a little over 3^1/2 hours from start to finish. She started by shampooing my hair 4 times with Simply Smooth Pre-Clean Purifying Shampoo to strip all the dirt, conditioner build-up, etc off the hair. She then lightly towel dried my hair and went to work combing it out and then applying special Brazilian Keratin Treatment to my hair with a brush that looked just like a standard 8″ brush for applying hair color dye. This part of the process took about an hour.

When the treatment was completely distributed on every single strand of hair, she put my hair in a clip, put a bag over my hair and put me under the heat dryer chair for about 15 minutes. After that, she took my hair out and started the process of blow drying it straight with a brush on a very high heat setting. This part of the process took about an hour.

Once my hair was finally dried (I have very thick hair and it takes forever to dry!) she began the process of straightening my hair and sealing on the treatment with a very hot flat iron. She did VERY small sections of hair at a time and went over it several times to make sure the treatment was sealed onto each strand of hair. This part of the process took about an hour.

Then I was all done! This was the end result after all her hard work…

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I was so surprised that it really took the perm out!

Before I left, Peggy gave me instructions to not to put my hair up in a scrunchy, elastic, clip or anything for as long as possible, but a minimum of 4 days. You also can not wash your hair or get it wet for 4 days afterwards. This ensures that the treatment will fully settle into your hair and bond with it more permanently.

It’s highly recommended that you use the Simple Smooth shampoo & condition with Keratin in it to make sure you make the treatment last as long as possible. Simply Smooth products use the highest quality, purest keratin derived from botanicals and human hair. Using two type of quality keratin increases the performance of the treatment. The formula is also enriched with vitamins from plants, apple pulp, and vanilla. The Simply Smooth formula is gentle enough to allow for coloring and highlighting on the same day, and it will not alter lighter shades of color-treated hair.

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Hailed by both ‘Vogue’ and ‘Elle’ magazines as ‘the best color salon in the Northeast’, Cassandra Salon and Spa is the proud recipient of ‘Best of the Best, #1 Full Service Salon and Spa in New England’ for the 14th consecutive year! We are the region’s premier Goldwell color salon, achieving the status of “Titanium”, an honor bestowed on only the top 2% of salons in the U.S. As a member of the elite organization “Intercoiffure”, owner and artistic director, Sandra Katz and her talented team of salon and spa professionals celebrate twenty-nine years of continued commitment to providing only the finest services and products to address all of your beauty and wellness needs.

The hottest trends and latest innovations will always be found at Cassandra Salon and Spa! And that’s where I go.

Yesterday, I received services from Sonia Borges, a clinical skin care specialist and makeup artist. I got my legs waxed for the first time and it was a lot easier than I thought it would be! I go to Sonia monthly to get my eyebrows waxed and she finally convinced me to get my legs done. It was a perfect time to indulge in such an extensive service, since I’m going to Florida next week and will undoubtedly need to wear shorts. (And might I add, shaving your legs while pregnant is not the easiest thing in the world.)

I absolutely adore Sonia. She’s the sweetest girl you will ever meet, she makes sure you are totally comfortable with warm towels, soft music, and trickling water in the background. It truly is a pampering and self indulgent experience. Every woman needs to be spoiled every once in a while and Sonia definitely makes it happen.

I also go to Cassandra Salon and Spa to have my hair cut and styled by Jon MacDonald – a Master Hair Designer & Colorist and the Director of Operations. Truly a sweet and well educated man who is more than accommodating. I’ve been going to him for about 2 years now and I would never go to anyone else to have my hair cut. I totally trust him with my hair, he always cuts it well and leaves me feeling like a queen.

If you live anywhere near Nashua, NH you should definitely make time to visit Cassandra Salon and Spa. They do everything from manicures and pedicures to hair cuts and styles to massages and spa body treatments. Whether it’s a special occasion like your wedding or prom, or you just need to set aside an hour for you-time once a month, you should check out Cassandra Salon and Spa.

They are located on 225 Daniel Webster Highway in Nashua, NH. To make an appointment or ask questions about their services, call 603-888-3300. Visit their website www.cassandrasalon.com to read more about their services and salon professionals.

You can also become a fan of Cassandra Salon & Spa on Facebook and follow them on Twitter http://twitter.com/CassandraSalon

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I have a not-so-little secret: I hate my hair. In 23 years, I’ve grown to accept it (because really, what choice do I have?), but it’s an unruly pile of frizzy curls… and it has been ever since I was born.

Like every other girl in the world, I wanted what I couldn’t have: straight hair. Actually, I didn’t even want it to be straight; I just wanted it to be less curly. Of course, as I got older, it got even curlier.

I think the worst hair experience I ever had was when I was about ten. I went to a salon with my mother and asked for my hair to be cut to my shoulders with layers. She did just that… literally. I walked around looking like Bozo the clown for long enough to stop really trusting stylists. When I was around sixteen, I started cutting my own hair (and still do to this day) and dying it. I had tried before to tame down the curl – I’ve gotten relaxers, straightening treatments, even large-roller perms – but none of it did the trick.

Flash forward to now. My hair?

Still curly. And I’d pretty much come to accept that as a fact of life until Shareena Reardon came along. A stylist at the Eminently Hair Salon (and a great blogger in her own right!), Shareena was looking to get the Brazilian Blowout into the Aveda salon she’s at. She needed a test subject, and I was more than happy to oblige.

What, you ask, is the Brazilian Blowout? It’s a professional smoothing treatment out of Brazil (bet you could’ve guessed that one…) that softens curls and actually improves the health of your hair. PLUS, instead of giving you the look of overgrown roots like perms or chemical straighteners, the Brazilian Blowout fades out of your hair in 6-8 weeks, so you’re back to your natural hair style and texture.

My results were impressive to say the least. The entire experience wasn’t absolutely amazing (there is some burning in your eyes when they’re sealing the treatment into your hair), but at 90 minutes with the extreme results, it was worth every second.

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