Posted on: February 04, 2010 @ 9:00 am 2 Comments »
Just because I’m staying in for Valentine’s Day (unless the boyfriend surprises me!), doesn’t mean I don’t want to look my very best! Here are a couple of timeless options that will work in 2010 and far in the future.
1. Silky Tops and Dresses: I know that I have written about silk before, but it really is the perfect blend of sultry and sweet, great for a night out (or even a fun night in). Deep jewel tones and vibrant patterns accent classic silhouettes for a timelessly chic look.
2. Statement Necklaces: I love simple and subdued, but sometimes it’s fun to really play dress-up… and there’s no better evening to find the feminine romantic in you than Valentine’s Day! Some of my favorite statement necklaces are actually at J. Crew!
3. Kitten Heels: Not too high (but still enough to put a little kick in your step!), the kitten heel is a great way to add a little height and a lot of style to a look. I love this option from Target; it’s a great price and a fabulous, simple look!
4. Loose, Wavy Hair: I know that this isn’t an outfit addition, but your hair is an extremely important part of your outfit. Whether your hair is shorter or down to your lower back, a style like a loose braid or tousled waves is a great option.
Jessica Biel
The trick to looking sexy is confidence. I know I’m not the first person to say this to you (and if I am, let’s take this moment to really let that sink in), but the cherry on any outfit, no matter what you’re wearing or how much you spend, is knowing how positively amazing you look. And you do!
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.
Scroll through the list of Hairstyles for Fall 2009 below…
If losing weight isn’t on your agenda but you want to look thinner, you can actually appear slimmer, just by getting the right haircut!
“The most important factor in cutting and styling hair to appear thinner is to avoid roundness,” says celebrity hair stylist Marco Pelusi of Marco Pelusi Hair Studio in West Hollywood, Calif. Steer clear of bobs and short haircuts, which accentuate roundness. Instead, create slimming angles with deep side parts, texturized ends and layered cuts like these. Your cut should softly frame your face and neck and fall between your chin and shoulder with layers starting just under your cheekbones.
If you had a Bob in Fall 2008, then you want to go with a Cropped Bob for Fall 2009. It’s more extreme than a standard Bob cut, giving you a new look without too much fuss. It’s not quite as short as a pixie crop, but it’s definitely shorter than a Bob.
The best example of a Cropped Bob is Paris Hilton’s recent hair cut (see top right pic) as well as Katie Holmes recent hairstyles. This is a very easy style to create and maintain with little prep time in the morning. Just wash, blow dry with a round brush, lightly spritz with hair spray and you’re good to go!
In 2009, the hair trends are all about the extremes. When it comes to The Bob Hairstyle, it’s the real “play-it-safe” hair-doo for 2009. It’s the only hair cut that isn’t extreme in any one direction and it’s leftover from 2008 so you have a high risk of blending in with the crowd with a bob.
So we recommend going shorter and getting a Pixie Cut. It’s a low maintenance hairstyle that is perfect for busy women, moms, and gals that just want something more interesting than a standard bob cut.
Mix it up a bit is to have your stylist cut a few fringe style bangs for you. Play with texturizing sprays and waxes for added dimension.
Textured Crop: To achieve this easy-going hairstyle, ask your stylist for choppy layers. For optimal results, have your stylist use a razor for this part. This adds texture and dimension. Wash and air-dry and finish with a styling wax to enhance the layered pieces. The volume created by the short pieces on the top of your head will add height and beautiful volume. This helps balance a round face like Mandy Moore’s.
Messy Look: You can also go for a messier look like Agyness Deyn by simply shampooing, conditioning and apply mousse while hair is still wet. Then let air-dry. When dry, add a shine wax to the ends. And to get the messy look, grab hair at the crown and pull up after applying the wax. Spray lightly with a flexible hold hair spray like Aussie Opposites Attract Extra Strong + Touchable Feel Hairspray
Pixie Cut: Rub a large blob of sculpting serum or mousse in your hands and work through your hair. Continue brushing through with a one-inch ceramic round brush pulling hair forward toward the face. Let hair air-dry. Or you can blow-dry hair forward and accentuate the pieces with styling wax.
Some of the styles highlighted above are as follows:
* Center Parted Hair
* Off Center Chignons
* Ponytails and Up-dos
* Long and Flowing
* Straight and Sleek
* Body and Waves
* Sculpted Up-dos
The best example of gorgeous long hair for Fall 2009 is Lindsay Lohan’s Summer haircut. Long waves, gently tousled back and flowing around the face is just so feminine and attractive.
Conservative Bob This type of Bob is the most popular and the easiest to achieve. Have your stylist cut your hair all one length, with or without bangs. Depending on your face shape, you may want something chin length like Katie Holmes, or something a little longer, more like Jennifer Aniston. To get this look, wash your hair with volumizing shampoo and conditioner. Towel dry and apply a small amount of root-lifting mousse to damp hair and then blow dry with a hair dryer and large round brush. Finish off with a shine spray to give your hair a sleek, shiny look.
Flipped Bob This adorable version of the Bob is slightly layered and fringe style or texturized bangs. Have your stylist cut you hair so that it naturally wants to flip out instead of under. You can style your hair the same way as the bob above, but when you get to the back, flip the ends out with your large round brush, instead of encouraging it to curl under. You can use a small amount of styling wax to define pieces for a modern look.
Layered Bob Layering and side-swept bangs create this curly Bob. Encourage the natural curl in your hair during humid months with a curling shampoo and conditioner, towel dry, and follow with a generous amount of curl enhancer. Blow dry your hair with a hair dryer with a diffuser or let it dry on it’s own, all the while scrunching it to encourage the curls. Don’t mess with it too much. You want defined curls, not a firzzy mess, so don’t play with it too much. You can even use a sprial curling iron to force stubborn hairs and direct them towards your face.
No matter which Bob you pick, keep it natural looking. Healthy, shiny hair is the most important thing. Your hair style is just secondary. Remember to mention to your stylist that you want it simple and easy to manage. That’s the Bob trademark!
One of the hot hairstyles we saw on the Spring 2009 runway was off-center Chignons. These structured side buns starred at 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Spring 2009 show and promise an easy, updated look that you’ll want to rock this Fall as well.
A Chignon is just a fancy word for a bun. It’s very versatile and can be worn tight or loose for a totally feminine look. An easy hairstyle almost anyone can do, unless your hair is very short. If you do it properly, it will stay put for a long time, leaving you to worry about other more important things.
The Chignon is not a harsh “librarian” bun though. It’s softer and looser, which makes this a very feminine look. Once you know how to do it properly, you’ll be able to do it in seconds as you run out the door.
How To Make A Chignon
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 back-comb your hair with a little texurizing mousse and do everything loosely for a wonderfully feminine chignon.
You can even choose to use hair sticks or jewels to adorn your chignon bun with. If you are wearing this hair style for a wedding or an evening event, there are many fancy hair accessories you can use to dress it up.
Hairstylist Laurent Philippon chose a sleek center part for hair in the BCBG Spring 2009 show. This set a standard for long hair that will carry into Fall 2009. The centered part hairstyle was also seen in Gap’s Spring 2009 show.
An effortless and totally sexy hairstyle for anyone to wear. Perfect for work or evening, as it’s versatile. As long as you can tolerate your hair down and in your way, then this hairstyle shouldn’t be a problem for you at all!
How To Get The Look
Shampoo and condition hair and let towel dry for a few minutes with a Hair Turban. Then blow dry hair with a Round Brush to soften the effect of the center part so you don’t look too harsh. A slight wave to your hair will add a bit of movement and life.
Be sure to use a good quality hair dryer like FHI Heat Nano Weight pro 1800 Dryer from Bliss.com. (Using old hair dryers can burn your hair and damage it. It is wise to invest in a new one every couple years.)
Whether your hair is short or long, straight sleek styles will be a huge thing this Fall 2009. If you aren’t accustomed to using a Straightening Iron, you better get one fast!
To get sleek, straight hair, I prefer Enjoy Hair Care Products because they work the best. I’ve tried A LOT of different products over the years trying to get my frizzy mane to look straight and sexy, so I can tell you dozens of products that don’t work. There are very, very few that actually give me the look I’m going for and Enjoy Hair Care Products are one of the few companies I know of that really and truly works.
The Enjoy Shine Spray is probably my favorite product of all. I use it every single day after I style my hair. It adds just the right amount of healthy shine without looking greasy or heavy. It doesn’t make my hair dirty either. I just love it.
We saw a lot of loose curls and waves in the Spring 2009 Runway shows and this Summer we saw several celebrities jump start this laid-back trend. Audrina Patridge is the one who really made this style a must-have for 2009 though. She makes this casual hairstyle smoking hot!
Create This Look:
You’ll need a curling iron like the Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Deep Wave Iron with a 2 1/4″ barrel. Hold the curling iron so that the end is pointing downward. Wrap a small 1 inch section of your hair around the barrel of the curling iron. Do not use the clamp, because you don’t want tight curls, just waves. Leave hair wrapped around barrel for 10-20 seconds or till your hair is slightly curled.
When you hair cools off, tug at the end of each ringlet till they loosen up and look naturally curly. Start with the underneath hairs in the back until you get the hang of this technique.
Another easy way to create this look and braid hair in 2 loose braids while hair is still damp and then let it dry overnight. Carefully take it out in the morning and don’t brush it out.
The milkmaid braids trend almost made a hit in 2007 and then again in 2008, but never really took off and got really popular. It looks like this time around though, it’s going to catch on. Not only did we see this hairstyle in the Lela Rose spring 2009 show, but we’re seeing it on countless celebrities this yea.!
This cute flirtatious and sexy hair-do is easy and versatile. This style is also perfect for getting long hair up and out of your face for summer. With the promise of warm days ahead, you can start practicing now so you’ll have this style just right for once the weather gets nice! Check out the tips below on how to perfect this cute hairstyle.
How Do I Do It?
Shampoo and condition hair as normal
Towel dry lightly and apply a smoothing anti-friz serum to help prevent too many flyaways and control frizz.
Ponytails are such a classic style. Whether you throw your hair in one just to get it off your face to do housework, or if you carefully put each hair in place for a special event, a ponytail is almost always appropriate and surprisingly very versatile!
The Ponytail
1. Shampoo and condition your hair with a straightening shampoo and conditioner like Sunsilk Straight to Perfection Straighten-Up. Let hair dry in a towel for about 10 minutes.
2. Blow-dry your hair straight with a large round brush. Make sure you completely dry the hair around the crown of your head. When you are drying that area, blow from under the roots at an upward angle using the brush. You may want to tip your head upside down to do this.
3. Apply a texturizing mousse like Pantene Pro-V Texturize! Moussing Foam Wax and run it through your hair. Avoid the roots! Push your hair back away from your face and look up as you do this. Then slip hair into a semi-snug ponytail at the nape of your neck, slightly off to one side and then bring some of your tresses over your shoulder.
The Ponytail With Braid
1. Part hair on one side with a fine tooth comb.
2. French braid from hairline to the end or as far as you can go. Be sure to spritz with a strong hold hair spray as you go along.
3. Pull hair into a loose ponytail and secure with an elastic.
4. Wrap a small amount of hair around the elastic band and secure it with a bobby pin or small clip. Spray with hair spray for extra security.
Braid Without The Ponytail
1. Part hair on one side with a fine tooth comb.
2. French braid from hairline to the end or as far as you can go. Be sure to spritz with a strong hold hair spray as you go along.
3. Secure braid with a small elastic and leave hanging or pull it under the rest of your hair near the nape of your neck and secure with a bobby pin.
4. You may choose to leave your hair straight or curly with this style. It works best with fine to medium hair. Thick hair can get complicated, esp when french braiding.
Changing your hair color is one of the easiest and most obvious ways to update or change your look for Fall 2009. It doesn’t require a long term commitment like a pixie cut or the bob.
This year, the color of choice has been peroxide blonde. Kate Moss really set the stage of this trend by appearing with freshly dyed peroxide blonde locks on the front cover of November’s ID magazine, thus making peroxide blonde a key hair color trend in 2009.
Ladies, please start putting things in your hair and on your head. It is so simple to get a little attention when you add that perfect hair accessory to your outfit. Sometimes shoes make the outfit? Other times its your hair.
Check out these awesome trinkets for your hair that are adorable and affordable!
Whoa SJP! We aren’t going to a glitzy premiere on a normal day, but check out a more understated version.The Peacock Feather Headband from Forever 21 offers that pow without scaring the people at the office, in stores and online, $6.80
Man, I love ponytails. Don’t you? They are too easy to do and get your hair out of the way whilst exercising. They are also great when you are running around with the kids. Oh and they are cool when you need to wash your face… and that is all they are good for.
UNTRUE! Ponytails are so versatile, girls! Can I get a HOLLA for the Ponytails?! Take a look at these super stylin’ ponytail dos, no longer the don’ts.
Whether you are getting ready for work or planning a night out with your man, the ponytail can be dressed up, dressed down, dressed sideways, dressed anyways…
Some tips for your summer ponytail? Depending on the ponytail you want to achieve there are varying ways of executing the do. What kind of pony are you going to be today?
Simple, Sleek Pony
Simple and sleek, this ponytail is exactly that. A do that can go from day to night, with just a change of clothes. Wanna keep that do looking frizz free? Try Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Zero-Humidity Frizz Control, available in stores and at Sephora.com, $23.00
Textured, Tussled Pony
Whether your hair has natural texture or needs your help in that area, securing your volume into a ponytail can be a great solution to a night out hair dilemma. Pump up the volume with Matrix Amplify Volumizing Shampoo, available in stores and online, $18.00
High, Perfectly Placed Pony
Brushing your hair up into a high ponytail offers a spin on the classic, sleek pony. Want hold AND shine like Lucy’s? Bring it on home with Aussie Dual Personality Hi Hold + Hi Shine Hair Spray, available at your local drugstore and online, $3.99
Casual, Low Pony
Securing your ponytail close to the nape of your neck offers a casual yet still fashionable do for daily wear. Keep your locks soft and manageable with Just for Me, Soft & Beautiful Hair Milk Conditioner, available at your local pharmacy and online, $4.99
Kickin’ Party Pony
Partyin’ with your girls tonight? Dry your hair upside down and spray your favorite hair spray in to get some natural volume before you throw your hair in a ponytail. Spray and go with Aussie Sprunch Catch the Wave Hair Spray, available in stores and online, $3.50
Pony with Accessories
A casual style such as the ponytail can be glammed up with a simple ribbon, glitzy clip or stylin’ headband. Try hair accessories from the super affordable Sam Moon Trading Company out of Dallas TX. From hair elastics to hott headbands, they have an awesome selection for any gal on the go.
HAIR TIP: Switch the ponytails up! If you wear your hair at the top of your head one day, the next time try wearing it a few inches below your prior pony. This prevents consistent wear and tear with elastic bands and pulling of delicate strands at the very same base point of your ponytail. Repeated offender ponies at the very same place will weaken the roots and may lead to rips, tears and knotting in your gorgeous locks. Also, remember that hair is most delicate and prone to breakage when wet. If you wrap your hair into a pony while it’s still wet or damp, please use extra care.
Have you been itching to get a new hairdo? Want a change from the same ol’ same ol’? Why not the bob? The bob is in with variations for every hair type and every personality. From classic and sleek to edgy and rocker, the bob is more versatile than ever.
The Classic Bob
Simple and easy to maintain, the classic bob frames the face and gives its wearer a sophisticated look for any occasion.
The Layered Bob
Adding a little or a lot of texture to a bob can take the classic to a whole new level. Having your stylist use a razor on the bottom edges of your hair can give added texture and a few more options when styling. Lightly layered to heavily, the bob is the type of style that can handle them all.
The Edgy Bob
Layers galore, short and choppy, the Bob can be sassy with some edge.
The Lengthy Bob
For the ladies who are afraid to commit to a shorter style, never fear. The bob can be a great medium length do. Add some light layers or highlights to make the bob your own.
The Bob with bangs
From blunt bangs to tapered side bangs, the addition can really change the look of your style.
Looking to style your bob? Some great products are on the market for premium hold and with hair healthy attributes.
Any Girl who spends a day at the beach is pretty sure what I am talking about when I say “the perfect beach hair”. Tussled and sexy, the look is perfect for summer days and nights. Celebrities always keep this style in fashion whether they are on the go and on the red carpet. Why shouldn’t mommies keep this in their bag of tricks as well? This has been the perfect hair do for all length hair for as long as ladies have been hitting the beach. Since it doesn’t take a long time to execute, it is perfect for the wife and mom on the go. The beauty is in the simplicity.
If cost is an important factor for you and you are feeling fanciful, it is relatively simple to make a spray from scratch that re-creates the effect of a “just from the beach” hair-do. All you will need is a travel spray bottle, ½ cup of water and 1 tablespoon of sea salt. If you want to be done, you can stop here. Voila! If you so choose, from this simple mixture, you can add jasmine oil or coconut oil which will add some fragrance. Remember: a drop of oil will go a long way and you don’t want to cancel out the effects of the mixture. In addition, a dollup of your favorite gel can provide a little extra hold in this mixture as well. Many options to achieve the beachin’ goal.
For optimal effect, add to damp hair and scrunch with the mixture until you can feel your hair starting to take to the texture/ dry.
If time is of the essence for you, there are products on the market that make it even easier by just spraying damp hair and using your hands to shape the tousled waves, from roots to ends, creating an at the beach look. Heading out to work or on the town? Let your hair air dry with your windows rolled down to add volume and save time. Ranging from as little as $5.00 to upwards of $30.00, there is a product available for every change purse and for every woman.
Don’t let the slow economy cut into your hair care routine. While we are all trying to cut back on unnecessary expenses, but getting a hair stylist you don’t trust just because they cost less, or buying cheaper shampoo that might ruin your coloring isn’t the answer.
You can do simple things to cut back without compromising your style.
Start by not washing your hair everyday. Washing your hair every other day will allow you to use half the amount of shampoo and conditioner, plus your hair will be healthier because you won’t be stripping the natural, healthy oils off your hair every single day.
Most stylist tell you to come back between 3 and 5 weeks in order to maintain a style. You can save a lot of money in 1 year by just waiting an extra week between appointments. I usually go every 4-6 weeks.
Save money on electricity by getting a hairstyle that doesn’t require you to blow dry it or use any other electric hair styling tools. A medium length haircut that you can use a gel, scrunch and let air dry is ideal for summer!
Here’s my Hair Care Routine…
1. Brush Hair
A no brainer, right? Funny thing is, most people don’t brush their hair. Did you know that brushing keeps your hair tangle free and distributes the natural, healthy oils throughout the hair? This promotes healthy growth and shine, which is what we all want!
2. Wash Hair
I usually wash my hair in the morning, right after I wake up. It’s probably the only time of the day when I know I can get about 30 minutes to myself because my daughter is still sleeping! In April I tried out the AVEENO® NOURISH+ MOISTURIZE and loved how soft it made my hair! If you’re looking for something new and natural, you should definitely try the new Aveeno hair care products.
I recently decided to give a couple John Frieda products a try and I’m really glad I did…
John Frieda Frizz-Ease Hair Serum is an exceptional hair-transforming serum that instantly shields all hair types against the damaging effects of heat-styling & UV exposure that lead to frizz.
Infused with a Thermal Shield Complex, this defensive formula safeguards strands with a layer of protective gloss; buffers hair against styling stress to effectively prevent breakage & split ends. Minimizes color fading. Leaves hair smooth & silky with vibrant shine whether you style straight or curly.
I put 1 pump of it on my hair while it’s still damp and work it through. Then I blow dry my hair straight with a round brush and finish off with a light spritz of John Frieda Frizz-Ease Heat Defeat to help keep my hair straight and frizz free for 24 hours.
You can get John Frieda Frizz-Ease Hair Serum on drugstore.com for $9.09 (Buy any John Frieda hair care product and get the second 50% off.)
John Frieda Frizz-Ease Heat Defeat is a protective spray straightens strands for up to 24 hours. Plus it helps block humidity and rehydrates each strand. It works with all heated styling tools and it conditions & strengthens hair for beautiful shine.
If I’m going to use my flat iron, I spritz this on my hair before I straighten it. Then when I’m finished, I do another light spritz all over to lock in the style. This works wonderful for creating straight, sexy styles that last all day. I have really stubborn, frizzy hair and both these products work wonders on my tresses.
Trends can be fleeting, but you can always count on the experts at John Frieda to help you achieve timeless yet of-the-moment style with effortless tricks and accessible product recommendations.
The master stylist behind the iconic looks of A-listers like Gisele, Ellen Pompeo and Fergie, John Frieda International Creative Consultant Harry Josh tells Cosmopolitan magazine in its May issue (on stands now) how to achieve the season’s must-have style no matter what your hair type.
Got Fine Hair?
THE GOAL: A natural look that adds volume and movement every time you turn your head.
THE TRICK: Focus on the lower part of strands and stop stressing about all-over waves.
HOW TO: Blow dry the top portion of hair from cheekbones up. Leave the bottom of your hair slightly damp and coil it into a tight bun. Blast the bun with a blow-dryer until its dry. Mist with a flexible hair spray like John Frieda Luxurious Volume All-Out Hold Hair Spray, $6.50.
Got Medium Hair?
THE GOAL: Sleek spirals that twist away from your face to show off your features without crowding them out.
THE TRICK: Hold the curling iron vertically as you twist it clockwise to create coils that fold into your natural texture.
HOW TO: Apply a smoothing spray all over to minimize frizz and protect from heat styling (try the new John Frieda Frizz-Ease Heat Defeat, $6.50) then blow dry. Loosely wrap 1-inch sections around a medium-barrel iron starting at chin level (remember to hold the iron vertically as you twist). Then gently rake fingers through hair and shake out so it settles into piece-y waves.
Got Thick Hair?
THE GOAL: Keep curls weightless and airy to avoid looking droopy or heavy.
THE TRICK: Create diffused waves by brushing them out to add lift and life.
HOW TO: Apply an anti-frizz formula (Josh recommends a drop of John Frieda Frizz-Ease Thermal Serum, $10) and dry with a diffuser, then curl random sections with a large-barrel iron. Leave the ends out so they bend in different directions and create bounce. Finally, flip hair over and lightly brush out to create subtle waves.
If you could ask Harry Josh one question, what would it be?
Inspite of that fact that Pixie Cuts and cute little Cropped Bobs are the hottest hair styles for Spring / Summer 2009, I’ve decided to grow my hair…
I hate it at the length it is. It’s too long to style anymore and it looks like a mop on my head. But yet it’s too short to put in a ponytail. It’s at that horrible in between stage and my hair is just sooo thick, I don’t know what to do with it! My hair is really fine, but I have a lot of it, so it just looks like mop.
Advanced Pantene Pro-V Beautiful Lengths Shampoo and Conditioner System is specially designed with Aquacurrent Science, which directs the movement of moisture and provides strength against damage to help you grow your hair longer. Plus it moisturizes to leave hair soft, healthy and beautiful.
A portion of the proceeds from every bottle will be donated to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, a program that creates real hair wigs for women fighting cancer.
I’ve been using it for about a week now and I really like it. It’s making my hair really nice and soft! I’m hoping it helps my hair grow faster. I really miss having long, beautiful hair.
I’ll give you an update in about a month or so and let you know how it’s going…
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.
Scroll through the list of Hairstyles for Spring / Sumer 2009 below…
If losing weight isn’t on your agenda but you want to look thinner, you can actually appear slimmer, just by getting the right haircut!
“The most important factor in cutting and styling hair to appear thinner is to avoid roundness,” says celebrity hair stylist Marco Pelusi of Marco Pelusi Hair Studio in West Hollywood, Calif. Steer clear of bobs and short haircuts, which accentuate roundness. Instead, create slimming angles with deep side parts, texturized ends and layered cuts like these. Your cut should softly frame your face and neck and fall between your chin and shoulder with layers starting just under your cheekbones.
If you had a Bob in Fall 2008, then you want to go with a Cropped Bob for Spring / Summer 2009. It’s more extreme than a standard Bob cut, giving you a new look without too much fuss. It’s not quite as short as a pixie crop, but it’s definitely shorter than a Bob.
The best example of a Cropped Bob is Paris Hilton’s recent hair cut (see top right pic) as well as Katie Holmes recent hairstyles. This is a very easy style to create and maintain with little prep time in the morning. Just wash, blow dry with a round brush, lightly spritz with hair spray and you’re good to go!
In 2009, the hair trends are all about the extremes. When it comes to The Bob Hairstyle, it’s the real “play-it-safe” hair-doo for 2009. It’s the only hair cut that isn’t extreme in any one direction and it’s leftover from 2008 so you have a high risk of blending in with the crowd with a bob this spring.
So we recommend going shorter and getting a Pixie Cut. It’s a low maintenance hairstyle that is perfect for busy women, moms, and gals that just want something more interesting than a standard bob cut.
Mix it up a bit is to have your stylist cut a few fringe style bangs for you. Play with texturizing sprays and waxes for added dimension.
Textured Crop: To achieve this easy-going hairstyle, ask your stylist for choppy layers. For optimal results, have your stylist use a razor for this part. This adds texture and dimension. Wash and air-dry and finish with a styling wax to enhance the layered pieces. The volume created by the short pieces on the top of your head will add height and beautiful volume. This helps balance a round face like Mandy Moore’s.
Messy Look: You can also go for a messier look like Agyness Deyn by simply shampooing, conditioning and apply mousse while hair is still wet. Then let air-dry. When dry, add a shine wax to the ends. And to get the messy look, grab hair at the crown and pull up after applying the wax. Spray lightly with a flexible hold hair spray like Aussie Opposites Attract Extra Strong + Touchable Feel Hairspray
Pixie Cut: Rub a large blob of sculpting serum or mousse in your hands and work through your hair. Continue brushing through with a one-inch ceramic round brush pulling hair forward toward the face. Let hair air-dry. Or you can blow-dry hair forward and accentuate the pieces with styling wax.
Some of the styles highlighted above are as follows:
* Center Parted Hair
* Off Center Chignons
* Ponytails and Up-dos
* Long and Flowing
* Straight and Sleek
* Body and Waves
* Sculpted Up-dos
The best example of gorgeous long hair for Spring / Summer 2009 is Lindsay Lohan’s recent haircut. Long waves, gently tousled back and flowing around the face is just so feminine and attractive.
Conservative Bob This type of Bob is the most popular and the easiest to achieve. Have your stylist cut your hair all one length, with or without bangs. Depending on your face shape, you may want something chin length like Katie Holmes, or something a little longer, more like Jennifer Aniston. To get this look, wash your hair with volumizing shampoo and conditioner. Towel dry and apply a small amount of root-lifting mousse to damp hair and then blow dry with a hair dryer and large round brush. Finish off with a shine spray to give your hair a sleek, shiny look.
Flipped Bob This adorable version of the Bob is slightly layered and fringe style or texturized bangs. Have your stylist cut you hair so that it naturally wants to flip out instead of under. You can style your hair the same way as the bob above, but when you get to the back, flip the ends out with your large round brush, instead of encouraging it to curl under. You can use a small amount of styling wax to define pieces for a modern look.
Layered Bob Layering and side-swept bangs create this curly Bob. Encourage the natural curl in your hair during humid months with a curling shampoo and conditioner, towel dry, and follow with a generous amount of curl enhancer. Blow dry your hair with a hair dryer with a diffuser or let it dry on it’s own, all the while scrunching it to encourage the curls. Don’t mess with it too much. You want defined curls, not a firzzy mess, so don’t play with it too much. You can even use a sprial curling iron to force stubborn hairs and direct them towards your face.
No matter which Bob you pick, keep it natural looking. Healthy, shiny hair is the most important thing. Your hair style is just secondary. Remember to mention to your stylist that you want it simple and easy to manage. That’s the Bob trademark!
One of the hot hairstyles we saw on the Spring 2009 runway was off-center Chignons. These structured side buns starred at 3.1 Phillip Lim’s spring 2009 show and promise an easy, updated look that you’ll want to rock this spring.
A Chignon is just a fancy word for a bun. It’s very versatile and can be worn tight or loose for a totally feminine look. An easy hairstyle almost anyone can do, unless your hair is very short. If you do it properly, it will stay put for a long time, leaving you to worry about other more important things.
The Chignon is not a harsh “librarian” bun though. It’s softer and looser, which makes this a very feminine look. Once you know how to do it properly, you’ll be able to do it in seconds as you run out the door.
How To Make A Chignon
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 back-comb your hair with a little texurizing mousse and do everything loosely for a wonderfully feminine chignon.
You can even choose to use hair sticks or jewels to adorn your chignon bun with. If you are wearing this hair style for a wedding or an evening event, there are many fancy hair accessories you can use to dress it up.
Hairstylist Laurent Philippon chose a sleek center part for hair in the BCBG Spring 2009 show. This set a standard for long hair that will carry into Spring and Summer 2009. The centered part hairstyle was also seen in Gap’s Spring 2009 show.
An effortless and totally sexy hairstyle for anyone to wear. Perfect for work or evening, as it’s versatile. As long as you can tolerate your hair down and in your way, then this hairstyle shouldn’t be a problem for you at all!
How To Get The Look
Shampoo and condition hair and let towel dry for a few minutes with a Hair Turban. Then blow dry hair with a Round Brush to soften the effect of the center part so you don’t look too harsh. A slight wave to your hair will add a bit of movement and life.
Be sure to use a good quality hair dryer like FHI Heat Nano Weight pro 1800 Dryer from Bliss.com. (Using old hair dryers can burn your hair and damage it. It is wise to invest in a new one every couple years.)
Whether your hair is short or long, straight sleek styles will be a huge thing this Spring 2009. If you aren’t accustomed to using a Straightening Iron, you better get one fast!
To get sleek, straight hair, I prefer Enjoy Hair Care Products because they work the best. I’ve tried A LOT of different products over the years trying to get my frizzy mane to look straight and sexy, so I can tell you dozens of products that don’t work. There are very, very few that actually give me the look I’m going for and Enjoy Hair Care Products are one of the few companies I know of that really and truly works.
The Enjoy Shine Spray is probably my favorite product of all. I use it every single day after I style my hair. It adds just the right amount of healthy shine without looking greasy or heavy. It doesn’t make my hair dirty either. I just love it.
We saw a lot of loose curls and waves in the Spring 2009 Runway shows and now that it’s getting closer to Spring, we’re seeing several celebrities jump start this laid-back trend. Audrina Patridge is the one who really made this style a must-have for Spring though. She makes this casual hairstyle smoking hot!
Create This Look:
You’ll need a curling iron like the Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Deep Wave Iron with a 2 1/4″ barrel. Hold the curling iron so that the end is pointing downward. Wrap a small 1 inch section of your hair around the barrel of the curling iron. Do not use the clamp, because you don’t want tight curls, just waves. Leave hair wrapped around barrel for 10-20 seconds or till your hair is slightly curled.
When you hair cools off, tug at the end of each ringlet till they loosen up and look naturally curly. Start with the underneath hairs in the back until you get the hang of this technique.
Another easy way to create this look and braid hair in 2 loose braids while hair is still damp and then let it dry overnight. Carefully take it out in the morning and don’t brush it out.
The milkmaid braids trend almost made a hit in 2007 and then again in 2008, but never really took off and got really popular. It looks like this time around though, it’s going to catch on. Not only did we see this hairstyle in the Lela Rose spring 2009 show, but we’re seeing it on countless celebrities already!
This cute flirtatious and sexy hair-do is easy and versatile. This style is also perfect for getting long hair up and out of your face for summer. With the promise of warm days ahead, you can start practicing now so you’ll have this style just right for once the weather gets nice! Check out the tips below on how to perfect this cute hairstyle.
How Do I Do It?
Shampoo and condition hair as normal
Towel dry lightly and apply a smoothing anti-friz serum to help prevent too many flyaways and control frizz.
Ponytails are such a classic style. Whether you throw your hair in one just to get it off your face to do housework, or if you carefully put each hair in place for a special event, a ponytail is almost always appropriate and surprisingly very versatile!
The Ponytail
1. Shampoo and condition your hair with a straightening shampoo and conditioner like Sunsilk Straight to Perfection Straighten-Up. Let hair dry in a towel for about 10 minutes.
2. Blow-dry your hair straight with a large round brush. Make sure you completely dry the hair around the crown of your head. When you are drying that area, blow from under the roots at an upward angle using the brush. You may want to tip your head upside down to do this.
3. Apply a texturizing mousse like Pantene Pro-V Texturize! Moussing Foam Wax and run it through your hair. Avoid the roots! Push your hair back away from your face and look up as you do this. Then slip hair into a semi-snug ponytail at the nape of your neck, slightly off to one side and then bring some of your tresses over your shoulder.
The Ponytail With Braid
1. Part hair on one side with a fine tooth comb.
2. French braid from hairline to the end or as far as you can go. Be sure to spritz with a strong hold hair spray as you go along.
3. Pull hair into a loose ponytail and secure with an elastic.
4. Wrap a small amount of hair around the elastic band and secure it with a bobby pin or small clip. Spray with hair spray for extra security.
Braid Without The Ponytail
1. Part hair on one side with a fine tooth comb.
2. French braid from hairline to the end or as far as you can go. Be sure to spritz with a strong hold hair spray as you go along.
3. Secure braid with a small elastic and leave hanging or pull it under the rest of your hair near the nape of your neck and secure with a bobby pin.
4. You may choose to leave your hair straight or curly with this style. It works best with fine to medium hair. Thick hair can get complicated, esp when french braiding.
Changing your hair color is one of the easiest and most obvious ways to update or change your look for Spring 2009. It doesn’t require a long term commitment like a pixie cut or the bob.
This Spring, it looks like the color of choice will be peroxide blonde. Kate Moss really set the stage of this trend by appearing with freshly dyed peroxide blonde locks on the front cover of November’s ID magazine, thus making peroxide blonde a key hair color trend in 2009.
“Lindsay Lohan shows off her new auburn hairdo
as she leaves Byron & Tracey Salon with her sister
in Beverly Hills LA, California on April 8th, 2009″
Photo Credit: WENN.com
I’m totally loving Lindsay’s new hairdo. Although, it’s certainly not auburn, I do love her with long hair and the loose waves. I think this hairstyle looks fantastic on her. This is a perfect example of the Spring 2009 Hairstyles of Loose Curls and Waves.
How To Create This Look:
You’ll need a curling iron like the Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Deep Wave Iron with a 2 1/4″ barrel. Hold the curling iron so that the end is pointing downward. Wrap a small 1 inch section of your hair around the barrel of the curling iron. Do not use the clamp, because you don’t want tight curls, just waves. Leave hair wrapped around barrel for 10-20 seconds or till your hair is slightly curled.
When you hair cools off, tug at the end of each ringlet till they loosen up and look naturally curly. Start with the underneath hairs in the back until you get the hang of this technique.
Another easy way to create a similar look is to braid hair in 2 loose braids while hair is still damp and then let it dry overnight. Carefully take it out in the morning and don’t brush it out.
Finish look with a product that will add shine like Enjoy Shine & Smooth or Enjoy Shine Spray which will make your hair glisten in the sun. Just perfect for those warm Spring days!
Here are the Spring / Summer 2009 Hair Styles for Women:
Spring & Summer 2009 Hair Cut Trends:
Cropped Bob – When it comes to The Bob Hairstyle, it’s the real “play-it-safe” hair-doo for 2009. It’s the only hair cut that isn’t extreme in any one direction and it’s leftover from 2008 so you have a high risk of blending in with the crowd with a bob this spring. Click here to read more.
Pixie Crop – If you want to keep your short hair, mix it up a bit by doing a cropped bob or a Pixie Cut. Both are low maintenance hairstyles that are totally cute and more interesting than a standard bob cut. Click here to read more.
Long Hair – An effortless and totally sexy hairstyle for anyone to wear. Perfect for work or evening, as it’s versatile. As long as you can tolerate your hair down and in your way, then this hairstyle shouldn’t be a problem for you at all! Click here to read more.
The Bob – If you have short hair, you obviously won’t be partaking in any of the many long hairstyles for Spring 2009. You have 2 choices – keep it short, or cut it even shorter! Click here to read more.
Click on each style above for details on how to create the hairstyles as well as recommended products. Click here to browse through the different hair styles.
FHI HEAT’s Runway Named “Best Flat Iron” by InStyle for Second Consecutive Year in “Best Beauty Buys” Issue.
FHI Heat, the hair industry’s leading innovator in ceramic, tourmaline and Nano-Fuzeion technologies, announces that its Runway styling iron has been named “Best Flat Iron” by InStyle for its “Best Beauty Buys” April 2009 issue. The magazine features the Runway in both its print issue and online at www.instyle.com. This represents the second straight year the Runway has received this distinction.
“We are deeply honored to have received this prestigious recognition once again,” states David Kim, CEO of FHI Heat, Inc., global manufacturer of professional hair tools. “FHI Heat continues to receive accolades from the industry’s top hairstylists working in the U.S. as well as Canada, the U.K., Europe, Australia, South Africa and Latin America, where our products are distributed. It’s very rewarding to know that the Runway styling iron has been positively experienced by so many hairstylists around the world.”
The FHI Heat Runway Professional Ceramic Tourmaline Styling Iron perfects the art of coiffing hair by employing a patented Integrated Ceramic Heating System (I.C.H.S.), which allows it to recover lost heat extremely effectively so that the iron maintains optimal temperature even when applied to damp hair. Like all FHI Heat styling tools, it also employs proprietary Nano-Fuzeion technology, which is a unique combination of Nano-Titanium, Nano-Titanium Oxide and Nano-Silver particles. Together, the triple function of the Nano-Fuzeion technology removes bacteria, toxins and static, producing superior conditioning and shine, while providing unmatched health and purification benefits for the hair.
The FHI Heat Runway Professional Ceramic Tourmaline Styling Iron has a remarkably wide temperature range, going from 140º F to 450º F degrees, making it ideal for all hair types. Other features include: six hand-baked, hand-fused solid 1″-wide ceramic plates covered by a large quantity of crushed tourmaline crystals, which makes this iron more potent in producing greater amounts of far-infrared heat, which gently heats hair from the inside out to minimize heat damage. With the aid of the tourmaline crystals, these irons produce more negative ions, helping break water molecules and allowing hair to be conditioned from the inside out. Additional benefits include: curling hair with the beveled edges of the ceramic plates; ultra-rapid heating; damp to dry styling; protecting color and preventing color fading; sealing the cuticle to lock in moisture and repel humidity, which helps eliminate frizz.
Products offered by FHI Heat include blow dryers, styling irons, curling irons, razors, heat-activated conditioners, styling clips, carbon combs, shears, brushes and a chemical straightening system. The new technologically advanced FHI Heat products are available at fine hair salons and professional beauty retailers nationwide, via toll-free number at 877.FHI.HEAT (877.344.4328) and online at www.fhiheat.com. For more information about FHI Heat, please call 877.FHI.HEAT or visit the website www.fhiheat.com.
Have you decided what you’re going to do with your hair yet? Well, if you are looking for Spring 2009 Hairstyles or want to know about the hair colors for Spring 2009, 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.
Scroll through the list of Hairstyles for Spring 2009 below…
If losing weight isn’t on your agenda but you want to look thinner, you can actually appear slimmer, just by getting the right haircut!
“The most important factor in cutting and styling hair to appear thinner is to avoid roundness,” says celebrity hair stylist Marco Pelusi of Marco Pelusi Hair Studio in West Hollywood, Calif. Steer clear of bobs and short haircuts, which accentuate roundness. Instead, create slimming angles with deep side parts, texturized ends and layered cuts like these. Your cut should softly frame your face and neck and fall between your chin and shoulder with layers starting just under your cheekbones.
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Conservative Bob This type of Bob is the most popular and the easiest to achieve. Have your stylist cut your hair all one length, with or without bangs. Depending on your face shape, you may want something chin length like Katie Holmes, or something a little longer, more like Jennifer Aniston. To get this look, wash your hair with 
Flipped Bob This adorable version of the Bob is slightly layered and fringe style or texturized bangs. Have your stylist cut you hair so that it naturally wants to flip out instead of under. You can style your hair the same way as the bob above, but when you get to the back, flip the ends out with your 
Layered Bob Layering and side-swept bangs create this curly Bob. Encourage the natural curl in your hair during humid months with a curling shampoo and conditioner, towel dry, and follow with a generous amount of 
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1. Part hair on one side with a fine tooth comb.
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Don’t let the slow economy cut into your hair care routine. While we are all trying to cut back on unnecessary expenses, but getting a hair stylist you don’t trust just because they cost less, or buying cheaper shampoo that might ruin your coloring isn’t the answer.
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perfects the art of coiffing hair by employing a patented Integrated Ceramic Heating System (I.C.H.S.), which allows it to recover lost heat extremely effectively so that the iron maintains optimal temperature even when applied to damp hair. Like all FHI Heat styling tools, it also employs proprietary Nano-Fuzeion technology, which is a unique combination of Nano-Titanium, Nano-Titanium Oxide and Nano-Silver particles. Together, the triple function of the Nano-Fuzeion technology removes bacteria, toxins and static, producing superior conditioning and shine, while providing unmatched health and purification benefits for the hair.
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