What not to wear! . . . just say no to these out of date looks

Hair trends come and go so quickly, it’s hard to keep up at times. You get feather extensions for the weekend and next thing you know everyone has moved on. Although some hair trends are timeless, others need to die a slow death somewhere very far away. The following hair styles and hair color trends need to disappear now and forever.

The Mullet

No matter how much this style is derided, it still won’t completely go away. Even female celebrities have been spotted rocking the mullet, (aka the femullet) at one point or another in their careers. Notable mullet suporters of the past include Sharon Stone, Scarlett Johansson, and Gwen Stefani

Ombre Hair

Ombre hair is one of those trends that came out blazing. You couldn’t open a magazine without the two-tone style being featured. Famous faces caught up in the ombre mania included Drew Barrymore, Jessica Biel and Hilary Duff. The half brown and half blond hair color is typically done on women with medium to long length hair. Yet, it almost seems like a lazy way to color your hair. If you wanted this look naturally, you could simply grow out your roots.

Cornrows

You’re on vacation in the Caribbean and one of the charming locals asks to braid your hair. You think, might as well get into the island spirit. However, this is a decision you’ll likely regret. Nothing screams bad vacation hairdo than coming home with cornrows and your friends, family and coworkers know you’re not the ‘cornrow’ kind of gal.  If you do decide to have your hair braided while in the islands, at least remove the braids as soon as you return.

Bedhead

It’s almost comical to think that this is an actually look many of us have tried to achieve. The only time a bedhead hairstyle is totally appropriate is when you’re getting out of BED. Men and women are both guilty of experimenting, sometimes much too freely, with this out of style hair trend. The messy look even helped launch a line of hair care products. Unless you’re a supermodel like Kate Moss (one of the most prominent bedhead trend setters), get a comb.

Faux Hawk

There aren’t many people who can pull off a faux hawk these days and even fewer could pull them off when they were first popular back in 08′. But sure enough, I saw one of these flash by out of the corner of my eye the other day and  after I caught my breath I thought, “isn’t it time we just be done with this trend?”

Spring Hair Trends that will Leave you Speechless

Spring is a subtle season, but the hair trends for the coming up season are far from discreet. Check out this article to discover the latest trends, and learn how to create these hairstyles at home!

Retro Hairstyles are a Blast from the Past

Retro hairstyles are making a big comeback this year. Finger waves, barrel curls, and chignons are only a few examples of old Hollywood glam that have already made a huge impact.

One of the hottest looks on the red carpet this year is finger waves. These waves are tricky to set, but you can cheat by using a triple barrel curling iron to create similar results.  Start near the scalp and work your way down until the entire strand is wavy.

Bright, Bold Hair Colors are Lighting Up the Runways

Bright hair colors are fun and exciting for those daring enough to try them. Now is your chance to let loose because this spring it’s fashionable to draw inspiration for your new hair color from a box of crayons!

You can create this trendy look with a semi-permanent hair color. This type of hair color only lasts for a few weeks, unless your hair is overly porous, making it an excellent option. If a bold semi-permanent hair color sounds like right fit for you, I recommend using a well-known brand like Manic Panic. They have a wide assortment of bright, edgy hair colors that you can choose from along with directions to create your desired result.

Center Parts are Stealing Our Hearts

The center part is a crisp, classic style that is making its mark in 2012. You can see this hair trend in the latest magazines, runways, and red carpets.

This is a simple style that almost anyone can duplicate. All you have to do to create this look is part your hair down the middle. That’s it! If you want to create a softer style, mess up your part with your fingers. This will create a softer look that makes your center part stand apart from the rest.

The Wet Look has Officially Gone from Frumpy to Fabulous

Yes, this year it is stylish to look like you just stepped out of the shower. The best thing about this hairstyle is that it works for all hair types.

The wet look is easy to create. All you have to do is apply Argan oil to your hair. If you love texture, mix hair gel and oil in equal parts. Then, apply the mixture to create a cool twist of this modern hairstyle.  Buy.com sells affordable Argan oil shine treatments.

Bring out your inner fashionista, and be the first one of your friends to try a new Spring 2012 hair trend!

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If you’re thinking of a new hair color this Spring here is what you should be considering

Experimenting with a new hair color is the quickest and easiest way to refresh your style! You get a new look without the drama of changing your hairstyle. This year’s trending hair colors are clean and simple and with these effortless hairdos, you can afford to venture one step further and experiment with hair color like; ombre, highlights, subtle tints, dramatic vibrant colors, neons, dip dying or even clip-on color extensions…you name it!

Face Framing Highlights

Adding a few simple face framing highlights or all over highlights and lowlights, spruces up your existing style and helps to brighten your complexion. With short hair, multiple layers of highlights help to create added dimension, depth and fullness to the hair. Women with blue or green eyes and a bit of a tanned skin tone,( think Jennifer Lopez) look fabulous with warm brown tones and honey colored or light brown highlights. Others with bouncy curls prefer hair highlighting because of the additional volume as well as the look of perennial sunshine on their hair.

Ombre Hair or Dip Dyeing Hair Color

Not a fan of the highlights? There are always alternatives such as going ombre or dip dying. Yes, ombre is still trending this year! That may be simply because it’s such a low maintenance hair trend and looks great on just about everyone. Women with medium/long and long layered hair wear ombre color or dip dying best. Brunettes simply love experimenting with lighter shades, as it adds dimension to their hair, so it doesn’t look flat and at the same time it adds a modern edge to their old hairstyle. One benefit of this trend is that in the event you are displeased with the color or it has faded over time, you can get your hairdresser to simply . . . snip off the colored ends!

Black Hair Dye and Deep Brunette Tones

Black hair color and darker palettes of brown tones are a huge trend this season and trend is keeping salons busy with both applications and corrective color services. Most of the corrective coloring comes as a result of at home, DIY’ers attempts to dye their own hair dark. Careful with this one ladies, you can check out some advice here, if you have dyed your hair too dark.

Katy Perry set the tone for ladies with pale skin to have some fun with black hair dye, (as well as some neon shades for you brave fashionistas!) There are a growing number of lighter skinned women embracing this contrast. Jet-black hair is also extremely flattering on ladies with olive skin tones (Salma Hayek, Cher)

Black and deep brunette hair colors not only appear thicker, but they often have the highest amount of shine. Healthy black hair is the shiniest because it reflects the most light. If your natural hair color is two or more shades lighter than the color you desire, you will need to be diligent at keeping your hair color appointments . . . roots are not pretty. A good shampoo and conditioner for colored hair will help substantially in preserving any hair color and its radiance!

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