Flapper Hair Style From 1920′s

Here is the step by step DIY how to’s on how to get this great looking bob hair style from the 1920′s era. A flapper hair style like this one is basically considered to be an all time classic. These sexy simple hairstyles never go out of style . . . as you can see, by this mannequin model, fashion in the 1920′s would look appropriate today in any modern shopping mall. To get the look just follow these simple super easy steps.

You Will Need

• Sectioning clips
• Heated rollers
• Bobby pins
• Hair band
• Styling spray
• Hair bungee

Flapper Hair Step One

Make a center part and set hair onto heated rollers on either side of it. Place a circle of big rollers at the very top of the head, a circle of medium rollers just outside, and a circle of small rollers outside that.

Flapper Hair Step Two

Take the hair in the middle of the back of the head out of the way. Tie it in a low ponytail, wrap the hair in the ponytail up into a small bun, and secure with bobby pins. Wait 15 minutes for the rollers to cool.

Flapper Hair Step Three

Unroll the rollers, starting with the lower ones at the back before moving upward. Tuck the hair under and pin the curls into place as you unroll, using long bobby pins so you can insert the pin right into the barrel of the curl. Backcomb the roots before pinning. Work right round the head, unrolling a single layer of rollers.

Flapper Hair Step Four

Move onto the next layer of rollers, smoothing the hair over the layer below and pinning underneath to create a bob. Fold the roll of hair under the first row of rolls that you have made.

Flapper Hair Step Five

Move onto the top layer of rolls. Backcomb the roots for fullness as you remove the rollers. Dress the hair into place. Use hair spray to fix.

For further discussion on bobbed hairstyles you might want to check out these other articles:

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• Layered Bob Hairstyles Biggest New Year Trend!
• Short Bob Hairstyles
• Are This Falls Trendy Bob Hairstyles for You?
• The Bob Hair Style Part I
• The Bob Hair Style Part II
• The Bob Hair Style Part III

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Fall is the Season for Thick Full Bodied Easy Hair

With fall on its way, a full-bodied, low maintenance look might be just what you’re looking for. Learn how to make your hair thick Loose, and touchable . . . and set your morning routine free.

Many “quick and easy” hairstyles wind up taking a lot of, well, effort. But these great fall looks really is all about ease. Just use the right technique for your hair.

Short to Shoulder-Length Hair

Good news: You have the easiest hair type for this hair style, says Anthony Cristiano, a Chicago-based runway hairstylist. Just air-dry or blow-dry, tousle, and go.

• If your hair is very fine, use a light volumizing spray on wet strands. For slightly longer lengths, spritz a lifting spray on damp roots.
• Set your hair dryer on a warm or medium heat setting and lightly blow your hair up. The key: Go against the direction of growth, to build body.
• Gently lift hair with your fingers. And skip setting the style with heavy products. If you have fine hair that falls flat fast, however, mist on a light hair spray, like L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray, a favorite of runway hairdressers.

Long, Curly Hair

The trick with this hair type is to start moisturizing it well in the shower, so it looks soft and not overly styled. “You want to work with your natural texture but enhance it,” says Luigi Murenu, a creative consultant for JohnFrieda based in New York City.

• To relax ringlets into looser waves, comb a rich conditioner through your hair in the shower, allowing the steam to help seal in the moisturizers.
• Apply a styling cream to damp hair post-shower to help prevent frizz.
• Let hair air-dry, or blow-dry it with a diffuser. Don’t apply direct heat to your hair, says Cristiano. “Too much warm air opens up the cuticles and creates fuzziness. With a diffuser, you get a smooth, natural look.” Use your fingers to twist and stretch curls into a relaxed shape.

Long, Straight Hair

Give long, skinny strands a billowy look with these simple drying tricks from Cristiano.

• Apply a volumizing product to damp hair, part it as you normally do, then twist it into a low, loose bun.
• Let hair air-dry. Or, if time is an issue, gently blow it dry with a diffuser, directing warm air to the bun.
• Undo the bun and loosen the waves with your fingers. For extra thickness, Murenu suggests spraying on a dry shampoo (he likes Rene Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo). It helps dry up oils on the scalp that weigh down hair, and it also adds texture.
• For more body around the crown, tease the hair. Work with small sections, starting two inches from the roots. Push a comb or a brush down to the scalp.

Article courtesy of RealSimple Magazine

For further discussion on thick hair you might want to check out these other articles:

• What to Do About Hair Texture
• Tips for Styling Coarse Hair
• Long Hairstyle for Thicker Hair
• Hair Type – Coarse and Thick Hair
• Hairstyles for Thick Hair
• Great Short Bob Hairstyle for Coarse Hair
• 5 How To Strategies For Thicker Hair

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How to survive a weekend with no shampoo!

Going to a friends cabin for a weekend, a camping trip or maybe a festival weekend . . . sometimes a daily shampoo  just isn’t  practical. Here are some emergency fixes for looking your best despite the limitations we sometimes must endure. Thanks to Cosmopolitan magazine here are some tips from some experts on how to get your hair to go the extra mile.

Bad Hair Day Quick and Easy Hair Styles

• “Scruffy looks cool! Simply backcomb your current hairstyle to add some texture and tease into a new shape with hairspray.” Michael Douglas, session hair stylist.
• “Pile on the hair accessories. Not only do they add instant glamour, but the also hide tiered, dirty hair” Andrew Barton, celebrity hairstylist.
• “A simple headband over long hair teamed with a center parting makes for instant festival chic” Micheal Douglas.
• “Gently backcomb hair all over with  you fingers. Now pull into a low ponytail and mist with hairspray.” Andrew Barton.

Festival Hair

Marc Trinder, master hairstylist at Charles Worthington, creates your hair diary . . .

• Day One ~ Enjoy your clean hair! Wash at home with a volumizing shampoo and take time to give yourself a big, bouncy blow-dry.
• Day Two ~ Spritz dry shampoo into your roots. Tie your hair into a side ponytail, secure with a band and braid the ponytail. This’ll stop you fiddling and making it greasier.
• Day Three ~ Keep the ponytail but undo the braid and use the texture to create a cool up-do. Backcomb and pin around the band to create an off-center, scruffy bun.

Emergency Fixes For . . .

• Flat Hair ~ Spritz with a volumizing spray, then push up and back with a pair of sunglasses. When you take them off you’ll have instant bounce.
• Dodgy Roots ~ Rake hair back with finger, ruffling into a zigzag parting.
• Kinky Ends ~ Run straighteners just from mid-length to ends.

For further discussion on the dry shampoo techniques you might want to check out these other articles:

• The No Shampoo Conditioning Treatment
• Update on the “No Shampoo” Controversy
• Dry Shampoo Controversy Rages On
• No Shampoo Controversy is Worth Tracking
• Frizzy Hair?? Try No Shampoo
• Are you washing your hair too often?

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