Hair Tips When There’s no Time to Shampoo!

On second or even third day hair, try a water free cleanser. It seems that every new hair style product brand is jumping on the band wagon and creating its own dry shampoo product. I can remember when my only choices were Klorane (which I still use) and Bumble and Bumble (I was a big fan of this one too). Klorane is a spray-in dry shampoo and Bumble and Bumble was a powder that came in a variety of colors. Now many hair style brands, such as Rene Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo, TIGI Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo and Shuga Complex offer dry shampoos.

Hair Tips for Flat Hair

If your hair is short, medium or long and flattens out by midday, avoid heavy conditioners and shampoo with a volumizing product. Try one of the many root lifters and rough dry your hair upside down with fingers till mostly dry. Also try adding a volumizing mousse which might help otherwise limp locks.

Use a hair dryer by directing heat at the roots with a concentrating nozzle attachment and use a brush to create a strong foundation. If your hair is long, wrap it into an updo and lightly mist on hair spray; when you let it down voila! . . . instant volume.

Hair Tips to Rid Hair Static!

The cause of hair static is dry air and dry hair and it can wreak havoc on an otherwise great hair style. There is the old stand-by remedy, the anti-static dryer sheets. They are easy to use, just swipe over your hair and they are easy to carry with you.

Hair spray misted onto your brush helps to tame fly-alway hair static too. Or, try a dab of leave in conditioner on dry hair to moisturize and weigh down fly away ends.  If you’re in a pinch, rub a small bit of hand lotion in hands and touch lightly over your ends . . . most moisturizing lotions have similar ingredients to hair conditioners says Paula Begoune, author of “Don’t go Shopping for Hair Care Products Without Me.”

Keep hair static down by letting your hair air-dry as much as possible. Adding hair styling balms or oils to the hair, my favorites; Macadamia Deep Conditioner and Moroccan Oil, are another way to add mush needed moisture and control annoying hair static.

Hair Tips for Fighting Frizz

We’ve come a long way in learning how to deal with frizzy hair. Basically the answer comes down to using the best hair products, hair styling techniques and by enhancing your curl rather than fighting the natural texture of your hair.

Start by using shampoos and conditioners specified for your hair type that contain smoothing agents. Ouidad, is a top name brand in the industry that is specifically formulated for curly hair and hair that is prone to frizz.

Try a reputable over-the-counter frizz fighter like John Frieda’s Frizz Ease Thermal Protection Serum. These products contain silicones that lie on top of the hair shaft to seal the cuticle and protect it from heat.

Try adding pomade from roots to ends, comb through and let hair air dry or use a diffuser so not to disturb the natural curl. Carry a small frizz-control product like John Frieda’s Frizz Ease, in your purse for extra control throughout the day.

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Kentucky derby hats – undisputably, superior hat hair!

Kentucky derby hat, without a doubt, tops my winners list when it comes to the most original and the most outrageous hat designs the world has to offer . . . these hats are “winning!”

I mean where else in the world can we gaze on so much fashion frippery, these darling delectable’s, all in one spot? This outrageous fashion play is on its way to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, once again on May 7,  always the first Saturday in May. I for one will be tuning in to see not only the entertaining fashion, but the fabulous steeds in “the run for the roses.”

Each and every derby hat as its own indefinable quality, that certain “je ne sais quoi,” that allows the wearer to be . . . literally, I don’t know what!  You just have to see it for yourself!

Derby hats are supercilious, not just a bit overconfident, a little snooty and maybe just a tad self-aggrandizing, but where else can one go, get so puffed-up and have so much fun??

Check out these haughty hats of past Kentucky Derby Races . . . see why it’s rightly given the title, “The greatest 2 minutes in sports!” . . . truly a Southern spectacle!

Where can you get such lofty works of art as these?

Lady Diane Hats is the go-to site to get your customized fashion hat for any occasion. They make custom fitted hats of all styles; Derby hats, Wedding hats, Bridal hats, Tea party hats, Riding hats, Couture hats, Victorian hats, have I missed any occasion?  This online site has been customizing hats for clients for over 8 years and offers great customer service. Diane says, “I speak with more than half my clients on the phone to make sure nothing gets missed.”

Queen Elizabeth ll, the "Queen of hats," at the 2007 Kentucky Derby

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Hair Styles for Heart Shaped Faces

I think it’s cool that it’s become general knowledge that what’s becoming on a round face shape may not flatter a woman with a heart face.  A perfect oval face shape may be able to pull off almost any different hairstyle or length, but a soft-featured, round face may look best in longer hair.

You have an easy dilemma to fix!  With the right layering and other creative thinning techniques, thick hair can be coaxed into some great hairdos that others will be envious of!  The most important decision for you will be to get some good recommendations and find a good hairdresser. That is what you need most! But also read up on what to try and what to avoid to find the right hair for your face shape.

A heart face shape ranks on top with oval faces, in our culture, for the most desirable and pleasing face shapes to have!  If you doubt that . . . a quick look through celebrity hot lists will confirm it, or check out what was voted the new, best face of Hollywood!

And next, you have voluminous hair . . . we can work with that!

Meanwhile, here are some images of haircuts for heart shape faces to consider.  Tyra Bank’s heart  face has made her millions and is a classic! These haircuts show that with the right layering and haircut she can go big and curly, flat and sexy, or soft and smooth!

You might also be interested in my article: Hair Cut Styles for Every Hair Type.

Got a question, war story or comment about this topic? Click on the "Leave Your Comments" link at the very bottom of this article. Some of my best ideas for future articles come from reading reader comments. I'd love to hear from you!

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