What these celebrities know about mens hair that you may not have considered

Whether they use hair wax or just roll out of bed, some guys know how to pull off a sexy haircut that leaves us swooning.

Mens Hair Styles We Love – The Spike

As Brad Pitt so aptly shows us, the spiky look works really well with a crisp outfit and a little stubble. We’re not talking punk band level of spiky, especially not when an entire can of hairspray or a tube of gel is necessary. This look makes clean-cut boys look just a bit edgy, and we like it.

Mens Hair Styles We Love – The Modified Bieber Flow

Anyone over the age of 18 can’t admit to loving the Justin Bieber cut, but Chace Crawford does a nice, grown-up version. The side-swept bangs work well with Chace’s dark eyebrows and great facial structure. And that kind of accidental, “no-effort” messy look says “run your fingers through my hair” instead of “have the store manager call for my mom on the PA system.”

Mens Hair Styles We Love – The Curly Cutie

No one melts our heart like James Marsden, and for that he can (at least partly) thank his perfect curls. An under-rated look for guys, curly hair reminds us of that sexy, goofy guy we love (and our moms do too.) Whether these curly-haired guys get it naturally or force the curl with a bit of product, all we can say is keep doing what you’re doing.

Mens Hair Styles We Love – The Boy Next Door

“The Office” star John Krasinski has this look nailed: effortlessly adorable, this shaggy do’ tugs at our heartstrings. There’s something really down-to-earth about a style like this that barely needs a tousle to be ready to go. Cute AND sexy? We don’t hate it.

Mens Hair Styles We Love – The Smooth and Sensitive

Let’s be honest, Liam Hemsworth can do no wrong. (Heck, he could dye his hair neon purple and we’d still walk on hot coals to date him.) While his whole gallery of mens hair styles boasts an impressive versatility, the look he pulls off better than nearly any of his Hollywood peers, is the clean, well-groomed look. Neatly swept back and smoothed, his hair makes us wish we were Miley Cyrus.

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 Punch Up Your Bridesmaid Hairstyles

Getting together with your bridesmaids to talk ‘hair’ can be as fun and memorable as any slumber parties you had, but in a grown-up kind of way! Picking out hairstyles for your bridesmaids should be on your bridal ‘to-do’ list. Whether you’re planning a casual or a classic affair, having a plan with your bridesmaids about their hairstyles is important and it’s helpful for everyone to know what to expect.

Seeing that the brides hair should trump all others (and should not be out-done by any other person in range that day) it’s a good idea to discuss with the girls how your planning to wear your hair and go from there. Will your style be classic elegance, casual barefoot on the beach look or maybe somewhere in-between?

Scheduling your own in-house hair stylists for the day is a new bridal hair trend that is becoming a popular service for brides and her bridesmaids. My niece had this done for her wedding and all the girls (6 or 8 of them) said it was THE part of the day that set the tone for making the rest of the day more relaxed, fun and enjoyable . . . and on top of it, they all looked drop dead gorgeous!! Check out more about Bridal Hairstyles in the Comfort of Your Home for this fabulous way to set the tone for the day.

Here are just a few bridesmaid hairstyle ideas you can bring to your hen party and to swoon-over. Get in-the-mood by cracking a bottle of champagne and add a splash of Chambord with a strawberry in the bottom of the glass . . . it’s a crowd pleaser! And who knows, you might create the perfect bridesmaid hairstyles right then and there!

Short Hairstyles for Bridesmaids

A low updo with whimsical strands framing the face is ideal for shorter hair. This style is simple and elegant and has a somewhat vintage vibe to it. By pinning ribbons into the style, it can look shabby chic or classy. The dress will set the tone. Incorporate bridal hair pins in the back for a splash of style. Bridesmaid hairstyles for short hair shouldn’t need a lot of work. Bridesmaids with short hair can dress it up simply with the right headband or clips to pull the hair off their face. Bridesmaids can also wear matching bridal hair accessories which will create a sense of unity.

Messy side buns can be elegant or casual depending what they are paired with and are perfect for medium and long length hair. Carrie Underwood is my favorite “It’ girl for fabulous looking updos and other variety of hairstyles. This style is incredibly easy to create and can be worn with any hair texture. Blow-dry hair using a texturizing product. Create lift and volume at the roots by flipping hair upside down and directing heat at the roots till dry. Smooth hair by drying with a large round brush. Use a curling iron to touch up ends, bangs and face framing pieces. Gather hair into a low side bun, twist and pin, letting a few pieces flip out. Finish with a light spray.

Braids also make a great bridesmaid hairstyle for medium and long length hair. Fishtail braids are becoming increasingly popular and they look great on longer hairstyles. Leona Lewis wears this elegant french braid turned into a fishtail braid and it’s an eye-catcher. Braids can have a somewhat messy texture and still look great and they are incredibly easy to create.

Bridesmaids will not only look sweet in this swept up french braid with soft wisps around their face, but this style will effortlessly stay in place from the ceremony to long after the dancing. There are so many different types of braids now, they are only limited by the hair stylists who create them. If you haven’t heard of a new trendy braid bar near you, Google it and see what comes up in your area. Some salons have specialized hair stylists who do nothing but braiding . . . they would be great to consult with and have a go at a new braid style or two.

Romantic waves are an easy, modern look for longer hair. Long loose waves are easy to create and they look great on practically everyone. Wash and blow dry hair smooth with a round brush and a volumizing product. Set your hair on rollers, spray thoroughly, let the hair down, and shake the curls loose. There are several things you can do to make the style bridesmaid- worthy, such as adding hair crystals or flower petals throughout the waves.

Keeping your bridesmaids hairstyles simple, easy and something they will feel comfortable wearing is a good rule of thumb to go by when choosing what hairstyles to wear. Also, hairstyles that will hold throughout the day into evening is important as well. Although you want your girls to look their best, avoid anything that is too showy or that distracts from your beautiful appearance on your big day!

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Bad  Hair Disasters We See Too Often

If you see a friend with one of these hair disasters . . . she would want to know, wouldn’t you?

I’ll never forget the day I had to pull aside my best friend and say, “. . . we need to talk”.  I had to tell her, “your hair is WAY too blonde and you look like a D-list celebrity . . .”  Ouch.  I know that hurt.  But you know what, I was right and someone needed to tell her. She had jumped on the highlights bandwagon a few years before and had never gotten off. And suddenly – well, maybe not so suddenly, but you know what I mean, she had a nasty mess of bleached hair and dark roots that was super unflattering and had to be making her miserable.

A trip to the salon was in order, and a few hours later she was a darker shade of blonde, not quite brown, but blonde with some lowlights and she not only looked way better but she also looked 10 years younger!

Sometimes it’s easy to hop on whatever hair trend is trending, because it’s a popular style, or color that is going to make us look more chic and trendier. But often time it doesn’t. If we don’t get good advice, this type of bad hair situation ends up making us look older, washed out, or like we’re trying too hard.

Hair Color Mistakes

One of the most common hair color mistakes we make is trying to match whatever ‘It Girl’ is doing with her hair. When vampires were all the rage we started seeing jet-black hair on more people than we wanted to. Unless you have very fair skin or very dark skin, it’s safe to say you probably need a softer hair color than jet-black . . .  especially if you don’t  really want to be scary! Read these options on how to get rid of black hair dye, if you’ve  dyed your hair too dark.

The same thing can be said with high-lift blonde hair color, too much of a good thing can go bad quickly, which can be really tough given all the factors that can affect bleached blonde hair.  Too much sun, chlorine, hard water, highlights, heat damage, etc are all environmental factors that can take you from beachy to brassy in no time flat.

Find a hairdresser or hair colorist that you can trust. Listen to what they have to say and don’t take it personally if they tell you to try something different from what you had in mind. It’s their job to make you look wonderful, and when you look wonderful they look fantastic too!

 Trying to Be Trendy

And it’s not just jumping on hot new hair color bandwagon that can go wrong. Another hair disaster to avoid is going with the trendy cut because it’s cute on someone else or worse yet, you think you’ll look like someone else. Just because a short spike or pixie hair cut looks great on all those cute starlets doesn’t mean it’s going to work for you. Poor pop star Pink, said she hates this gray pixie cut she recently got and feels like she was ‘butchered.”

Short hair is hot, sexy and cute when it fits your features and face shape. But if your features are too bold or not bold enough, a trendy short haircut may hurt instead of help. A short haircut that suits your features will be best. Bring pictures of short hair styles you like to your  hair stylist before making the leap. And, be sure to learn how to style your new cut or your  short hair can be just short hair and look messy or even man-ish. Go for the hair style that enhances what you’ve got, not one that tries to make you look like somebody else.

Extension Overkill

Another bad hair move is when women “of a certain age” try to look younger by adding lots of extensions or big hairpiece. To me they look obvious and the hair is overbearing. While it’s great to add some hairstyle spice for some special event, adding fake hair for your every day look, just looks like a mistake. It’s natural that hair gets a bit thinner as we age, and trying to cover your life experience can make you look silly not sexy. You’ll look and feel much more confident if you let your natural beauty come out and embrace your age and your style.

Everyone has had some hair disasters, and we (hopefully) all learn from them. And this includes bad haircuts and bad hair color choices. But with a good hairstylist,  a good friend – and especially a good blog! – everyone can have a fantastic hairstyle that makes them look as vibrant and beautiful as they truly are.

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