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Enjoy winter while it lasts!

Moving along with winter ! All of the freezing cold days have make our hair dull + dry so I’m loving these 3 must have’s that will keep us glowing through winter + looking towards spring. Clear Gloss! To refreshen our look. I’m loving our Wella Shine Clear Gloss to maximize shine. As a colourist I use this a lot to add gloss to the hair, reflecting your own reflects + lights … perfect to feel renewed without actually using any other colour additives. Blondes do well to use this, as blonde is the hardest colour to really show a shine! Wow! Immediately hair looks so healthy with our Clear Gloss! Moroccan Oil + Mask Another must have this winter is our new range of Moroccan Oil + Hair Masque. Beautiful for all hair types. This treatment is an intense Argan-Oil rich formula that deeply hydrates and conditions, while dramatically improving hair texture, elasticity, shine and manageability. Amazing results with Moroccan Oil! Lastly Styling hair can be difficult, so if you want something simple + quick… try using Cloud nine Straightening Irons… for a smooth look , without damaging your hair + finish with a Kevin Murphy Anti Gravity Spray to help keep the volume + Shape! So enjoy the rest of winter while it lasts!

Our own Aussie Style Did you see the opening ceremony of the Olympics in London?

I only saw part of it … but I realized … (apart from all the gr8 athletes + amazing music + dancing!) … how different we really are now from the U.K + the U.S.A… Here in Australia, we have our own unique style which obviously reflects part of our culture + relaxed life style. As well as our individuality and great sense of style… Of course we borrow looks + influences from worldwide, but it is nice to feel like we are happy having our own identity … Every one overseas, loves our talent. So many Australians are successful overseas, because we have a unique grace and style + it comes so easily and naturally i.e.: Miranda Kerr, Elle McPherson, Toni Colette, Isla Fisher, Jessica Mauboy, The Veronicas. Keith Urban, Curtis Stone, Guy Pearce and Hugh Jackman are also guys that can appreciate and are so proud of their Australian identity… So yes…. We are the winners!!! So… as far as the athletes go. I’ll keep you posted as to what I think of their hair!! … Go Team!! Australia

The ‘tortured’ hair look is definitely out! Healthy shiney locks are in!

Hair that looks and feels silky, smooth and well cared for is the winning ticket. By caring for our bodies with exercising, eating a healthy well balanced diet … we can assist the growth and quality of our hair …. by supplying oxygen and nutrients to the hair, whilst the hair cells are forming. (before coming out of our scalp) … Then our hair grows approximately 1 cm per month... so everything we do to it stays there for an extended period. It is important to look after our hair if we want the best condition possible.When we colour our hair and expose it to the harsh elements, or heat appliances, we damage our hair, so this is why we need good quality hair shampoo, conditioner and hair masks.

Makeup for Darker skin

Dark skin people are luckiest as their skin develops less pimple and wrinkles less than white people. It’s just need care and maintenance. Darker skin makeup is all about choosing the right color for your skin

Foundation:
Darker skin makeup starts from choosing right foundation for your skin color.  AS dark skins are tends to be oiler, avoid using heavy textured foundations. Go for light weight and textured foundation such as tan or beige or golden color as it covers well. It will also help you to avoid heavy look to the skin.

Concealer
Concealer is one of the important in your make up as it ensures that your skin look perfect without any flaws. Use orange or red based concealer. Choose a concealer that matches majority of your skin color. Finish up with a translucent powder of golden or silver. As the darker skin tends to be oily it is important to apply translucent powder.



Mascara and Eye Shadow
            Dark skinned women generally tend to have brown or hazel eyes. Dark brown mascara and eye pencil or powder goes well with dark skin. Light shades of eye shadow and golden hued eye shadow looks perfect for darker skin.


Lip color
During the day, Apply lip gloss for natural look and in the evening, choose almond red or any shadow that lighten your lip color. Apply small coat of lip color and gloss it over. Don’t forget line your lips before lip color.
Skin color is the gift by god. Don’t be ashamed of it. I m proud to say that “I am black”.

Young Again by Kevin Murphy.

YOUNG.AGAIN is a weightless leave-in treatment oil infused with immortelle to counteract the oxidation and ageing process. Straightening irons, blow dryers and colour start the oxidation process which damage the hair's cell structure and act like rust to decay the hair. YOUNG.AGAIN::An anti-aging treatment oil for the treatment of dry damaged dull hair.

Using Texture Master for massive hair.

Get massive with Texture Master. Inspired by the Bouffant and the Bee Hive, Texture Master transforms and creates a big base of hair without having to tease. How to use Spray lightly over dried hair and transcend. Key Features & Beneļ¬ts:•Weightless •Invisible •Adds volume instantly •Non-aerosol texturiser •Able to achieve the extreme

Cloud Nine Hair Straightner

To curl hair use a straightening iron that you can wrap your hair around. Loving our Cloud 9 Straighteners – adjusting temperature ‘less hot’ will give you a softer tussled kink in your hair, instead of a tight curl.

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This autumn it is time to go short. And no we are not talking about the skirts at all! Leave aside the skirts or the hemline of the dresses, this autumn it is time to sport a short yet stunning hairstyle.

Yes, short looks are back again. And if you are one of those fashion conscious divas, it is high time that you visit your hairstylist and get yourself a short yet a sleek look.

It is well established that changing the hairstyle is one of the greatest way to get an image makeover. Be it showing off a new wardrobe or highlighting your weight loss, getting a real short hairstyle will surely set it off by adding a new verve and vibrancy to your look.

Short show off hairstyles can give you a fresh modern look that will never go out of style, and at the same time, will also be more manageable, and a breeze to style. In show off short hairstyles, you have a lot to choose from. Be it the Alyssa Milano's cropped pixie cut or the new Winona Ryder bob hairstyle, you can really experiment a lot with your hair by cutting it real short.

The trend that is in this season is short hair with layered look. If you want to have that textured look in your hair, just add some hair gel or styling cream to damp the hair, and then blow dry while tousling your hair with your fingers. In fact, one of the best things about having short hair is the fact that it is easy to maintain. So if you are one of those jet setting corporate executives, who despite her hectic schedule is still fashion conscious and worried about her looks, then a short but sleek hairstyle is the best for you. You can also cut down your hair with razor, as it will allow your hair lots of movement and sleek styling options.

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Short hair is definitely not the most popular cuts but short hairstyles do have a lot of perks with the level of care needed and the variety of cute and flirty styles available. The problem with a shorter cut is that women feel a lack of safety because longer hair seems to provide a shield whereas shorter hair opens up the facial area more including any areas we are uncomfortable with. However, short hairstyles bring out a lot of features as well such as the nose, lips, eyes and other feminine features. The shorter hair is also easier to care for, as it is easy to keep the hair moisturized and kept clean from root to tips.

For women wanting to go with a shorter cut, there is definitely some planning to do to get the desired look. First should be the actually length which could be anywhere from a bob to a short crop like Natalie Portman wore at one time. The length could make a major difference, as certain faces are more complimentary to shorter hair with some length rather than very short crops. The second consideration should be softening features like a fringe or hair that's tapered to the face. These extra features can help add a finish to the hairstyle as well as make it more complimentary to individual faces. The last consideration is to determine the texture, which can include spiky, smooth, pieced, and others. The texture can be vital to certain hairstyles as it gives the hair its visual appeal aside from other factors.

The variety of short cuts allows women to switch up their appearance by just styling in different ways or changing up the texture. Many women who have decided against short cuts should try on different ways of styling before making up their mind. One short hairstyle might look terrible but another might look dazzling. Just by changing lengths, adding different texture, or combining softening features, a short hairstyle can become a beautiful look. The following are all great examples of short hairstyles that women should take a look at who want short hair or want to freshen up their look.








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Think Audrey Hepburn

Short hairstyles, like most styles, come in and out of fashion regularly, but they usually spend more time "in" than out.

Recently, a long layered hair style was at the forefront of the beauty industry, but more recently, women have once again embraced the freedom and surprising versatility of short hairstyles.

If you look at a picture of short hairstyles from the 1920's, you'll see that the hair is "marcelled." This was a process by which women's hairstyle was coaxed into tight, head-hugging waves. But if you look at a picture of short hairstyles from the 60's, you'll see that the women's hairstyle of that era was straight...often rolled on giant coffee cans to achieve the right effect.

The decision to trade in a long-layered hair style for one of the new short hairstyles should be one that any woman makes with the help of her stylist.

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Ah, summer has arrived and it is time to tan and enjoy the beach for those lucky enough to be close enough to the ocean. Well everyone should enjoy summer anyways. With summer comes heat, and with heat comes our desire to wear less or thinner clothing. The same idea applies to our hair. For those of you who have not shed the long locks for shorter strands during the summer months, definitely try it once in your life. My experience was sensational as I decided to clip off my hair, granted it wasn't long but medium length. The experience was good as it felt totally different and it gave my whole attitude a different push during those summer seasons. I came to find that most of my summer cloths matched well with my new short hairstyle. Probably because the hairstyle I chose to copy was from Charlie Thereon in many of her ads.

Why should you do as I did you ask? Well to make it simple, a woman who has not tried a short hairstyle will not truly appreciate her hair as much if she hasn't cut it short. I am not saying go cut it super short but rather a length that is in a comfortable zone. Right off, there should be a renewing feeling because it feels totally different not to have as much hair. Second shorter hair is much easier to maintain and hairstyles do not take as much effort. Coloring and highlighting is also much easier. There are also a good variety of short hairstyles great for summer weather and clothing.

What better than a new hairstyle to go with those shorts and skirts. Maybe you have never imagined a different look to go along with your wardrobe, but if you did it would greatly surprise you how some clothing just combines so well with a different hairstyles and creates a totally unique look. From swim suits to evening wear, there are short hairstyle variations that fit well in all these situations.

For those women who are considering something shorter, let’s look at some of the top celebrity hairstyles out there. Celebrities are great measuring points for most of us who have similar features because shorter haircuts tend to bring out a lot of facial features. First let’s look at some everyday short hairstyles.

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About Anna Beck Designs

Los Angeles based Anna Beck Designs is a contemporary jewelry collection that uses one of the oldest jewelry making techniques in the exotic Far East. Timeless necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and cuffs are handcrafted on the island of Bali. Each piece in the collection is layered with tiny gold or silver disks, with each disk of precious metal individually cut and affixed to the metal base. The unusual style is made using one or more ancient Balinese techniques and gives Anna Beck’s classic styles added interest and excitement. Today Anna Beck’s designer, Becky Hosmer, resides in Bali where she continues to be inspired to create new designs while her sister Rachel supports and manages the company’s team out of Los Angeles.

Anna Beck for Nordstrom from Anna Beck on Vimeo.

Eugene Souleiman & Wella Hair

Backstage at Fashion Week: Issey Miyake 2012 slick back!


Eugene Souleiman takes us step by step through his MINERAL MINIMAL hairstyle for Issey Miyake. Find out what he used to achieve intense, layered shine for a look that's equal parts classic and modern.

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Apart from being one of the most popular hairstyles this season, Sedu hairstyle presents a real challenge to any stylist or hairdresser. How to make straight hairstyle that won't look like flat pile of hay, but flows gently in straight locks, and keeps the shape and volume for a long time?

There are, of course, a number of ways to add volume. They include extensions, different kinds of styling products, and various types of back combing. But the simplest and the less harmful to your hair is the use of layers.

Layering in hairstyle means cutting your hair so that there aren't two hairs of the same length. Layering can be done by scissors or razor. It demands great skills from the stylist, but the result is extra volume of your hairstyle.

In Sedu hairstyles volume means a lot because few people have simple straight hairstyle. Most of the Sedu celebrity hairstyles represent messy or slightly wavy sexy hairdos. In such cases volume only adds to the general image of a hairstyle.

For example, Jennifer Aniston, who is strongly against extensions because of her own frustrating experience, fashions layered, extremely Sedu haircut that creates the overall image of tempting and gorgeous woman.