How do you get a flattering hairstyle?

Side swept bangs can be flattering

Have you ever been at a department store and tried on several different dresses in a dressing room? You might find that one particular dress looks much better on you than the others that you try. Why is that?

Well the big reason comes down to shape.  When it comes to your body, you have a definite shape. Some dresses will flatter certain shapes while other dresses will accentuate your flaws and make you look bad.

The same idea goes for your hairstyle.  If your hairstyle is really designed for someone with a long face and your face shape is round, then that hairstyle will not be very flattering.  The ticket is to find out what your face shape is and look for hairstyles that are designed for that shape.

Another great approach is to get several photos of hairstyles that you like and take them to your hairdresser at your next appointment.  Ask you stylist for his or her opinion on whether the hairstyles you have selected will look good on you. 

Don't forget to consider styling time when you are picking a new style.  Some styles will require a lot of styling time in the morning.

Long Hairstyles

Long Hairstyles

If you want to have a trendy hairstyle, then you should have a long hairstyle. That is and pretty much has been the case forever. Not all women, though, look good with long hair. If you are extra short, for example, you wouldn't want to have really long hair because it would make you look even shorter.

The key to getting a long hairstyle to look right is to design the cut so that the face shape is flattered and facial flaws, such as a high forehead, wide face or narrow chin are accented or camouflaged with the haircut.

Options for a long hairstyle include long or short layering, texturizing, side swept bangs or full bangs, thinning out and highlights or lowlights.

Before you decide on a long hairstyle - whether you want to grow your hair out or get hair extensions, you should try on various styles using hairstyle imaging software. Click on photo, left and above, for more details on how you can do this.

New celebrity hairstyles

Celebrity women are always giving us great examples of different hairstyles. There have been some recent trends in hairstyles that are worth noting.

1. Katie Holmes is wearing a medium length layered hairstyle that features side swept bangs. She has been seen wearing it with retro curls.

2. Jenna Elfman has been going shorter and shorter with her style. She now has a short/almost medium length bob hairstyle that features side swept bangs and a deep side part.

3. Rihanna is wearing a short hairstyle with lots of heavy layering in the crown are. Different colors of highlights/lowlights are mixed in throughout the bang area.

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Different Updos, Partial Updos

The quickest way to get a completely different look for a formal occasion is to wear your hair in an updo or partial updo hairstyle.

The updo is a great choice for formal weddings and events such as the prom or graduations. Celebrities always get a lot of attention when they wear different updos to celebrity events and awards shows.

Check out the latest updos and copy one of these looks for yourself. Also see our new hairstyles blog for the latest updo pictures

Long, spiral curls, inspire many celebrity hairstyles

Long wavy hairstyles will work for any occasion. Get the long wavy look by wrapping small sections of hair around a medium barrel curling iron and hold in a vertical position. Gisele, see photo left, shows us how this hairstyle is done in Hollywood.

Gisele let out her radiant waves. Layers cut through the edges gave her natural wave lovely bounce and created body and movement all over. This hairstyle is best suited to those with a natural wave or curl.

How to Style:Apply styling mousse to wet hair, then using a large radial brush, smooth the hair concentrating on the bangs and crown area. Apply small amounts of wax to the entire hair to give definition and texture throughout.

Cute Partial Updo Hairstyles

Check out this cute partial updo hairstyle that features long side swept bangs. Emma Roberts looks great.

Emma wore her hair in two very different textures at The 42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards and pulled it off magically! Her hair was tightly pulled into a half-up, half-down style and her thick bangs were side swept, which is great for a high hairline. To finish, piecey waves were added through the ends of her hair to add more texture to her style.

How to Style:Mousse damp hair, then using a medium sized radial brush, blow-dry down and under. Wax the front bangs for added definition, making sure to include the side.

Get more info on this style by clicking on photo.

Celebrity Classic Long Hairstyles

Classic Long Hairstyles will always be in style. Take Michelle Rodriguez, for example.

This is a soft style for this sexy star from the 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The length has been left below shoulder level and the top and sides have been angle layered to create a full and wavy design.
This is an easy style to maintain with regular trims.

How to Style:Apply mousse to damp hair then blow-dry using a medium vent brush, turning your hair under as you go along. Smooth shine the top layers and then lacquer lightly for hold.

Celebrity Hairstyles - Hilary Duff Hair

Hilary Duff Hairstyles

Considered to be the unofficial ambassador of teenage blondes all over the United States, Hilary Duff is one of the celebrities who have influenced the popularity of sedu hairstyles.
Whether or not you like her fashion statement, or her spirited aura, Hilary Duff has indeed become one of those celebrities who can generate a lot of following in terms of style.
Hilary Duff’s hair has been one of her styles that have been closely watched. She has been seen wearing a long blonde hairstyle that features a side-swept bangs, layers and slight waves.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Hilary Duff Hair

However, some people observe that although Hilary looks good with blonde hair, this coloring tends to wash out her skin color. They say that the brown-colored long sedu hairstyle she wore once was the best hairstyle she has ever sported. She looks better being a brunette as this shade complements her coloring well. This hairstyle has no definite partition and features very long bangs which partly cover her eyes. It also features long smooth and straight layers that shine and bounce nicely complementing her lively personality.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Hilary Duff Hair

Although Hilary has worn her hair in different lengths and colors, her signature hairstyle has always featured medium to long straight golden tresses. The essential features of her hairstyles include straight or slightly wavy layers that are bouncy and shiny, and full or thick bangs falling down just to reveal her fine brows and pretty eyes.

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Katie Holmes Hairstyles

Katie Holmes - Hairstyle Trendsetter

Amongst all of those famous celebrities out there, Katie Holmes is one of the biggest hair trendsetters. Katie Holmes has had many different hairstyles and there is no denying that they all look good on her. She has beautiful short hair that is brown in color and it always seems like it is shimmering. Katie Holmes has always been considered the type of girl next door girls when it comes to her looks, but she has also been considered as the other half of the famous actor, Tom Cruise.
Katie Holmes Hair

Throughout the years, Katie Holmes has become a glamorous woman that has a lot of style. As you watch her on television, you see her in outfits that are full of fashion and beautiful gowns that almost any woman would want. Her public appearances are outstanding and her hairstyles are always out of the world.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Young Katie Holmes

With the new hairstyles Katie Holmes develops, she has proven that she can have that fabulous look with any type of her hairstyles. If you are like Katie Holmes and you have brown hair that is short, then you could always turn to the classic bob style haircut and choose some clothes that will compliment your personality.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Katie Holmes with her hubby Tom Cruise

You should always go for outfits that are sweet looking and give the impression of the girl next door. The short brown haired girls are always able to wear that peasant shirt with a long skirt in order to add a look that is innocent. Believe it or not, but the type of clothes that look good on you will all be depending on the type of hairstyle you have.

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Britney Spears Hair Extensions

Britney Spears to Start New Line of Hair Extensions

After recent happenings regarding Britney Spears and her hair and to be more specific, shaving it all off, she has decided to offer her services to women all over the world be releasing her very own brand of hair extensions.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Britney Spears Hairstyle

Having worn hair extensions for many years and been ridiculed herself for her so called “fake-weave” she has decided that it is now time to take matters into her own hands and allow women who do not have the luxury of long flowing locks the chance to have them. She has been known to admit that even though she hated the idea of hair extensions at first, she soon took a preference to them as they were easier than having many cuts and colors in order to keep her look new and fresh while still maintaining the blonde beauty look she has been known for.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Britney Spears Hairstyle

Reported to be released in March of this year, the new Britney Spears hair extensions line is a great way for girls and women all over the world to have the luxury of long locks even when they have problems growing their hair. With hair extensions becoming more and more popular, it would make sense for such an iconic name as Ms. Spears to jump on the bandwagon to make affordable options for extensions based on her own experiences and traumas with the delightful additions.
With the reports of various colors, styled and lengths of extension being soon to be made available, it could just be the added notch on her ever-growing entrepreneurial projects that the world has been waiting for.

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Rihanna Bob Hairstyle

Rihanna Bob Hairstyle - She Looks Simply Amazing

The bob haircut has a long and lovely history, and it’s back in today’s headlines as soulful R&B with a touch of reggae performer Rhianna came onstage at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards with a fun and flirty bob that caught the eyes of cameras throughout the arena!
The Barbados-born superstar sported a new and daring twist to a golden oldie – she inverted the length of the bob, having the hair in the back of her head shorter than the hair in the front. This drews the eyes of the observer to the forehead and face, while the extended locks that flow smoothly down past her cheekbones gave an elegant smoothness to the whole look.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Rihanna Hair

Rhianna chose a great model for a new style, because ever since its invention in the Roaring 20’s, the bob has sent a message to the onlooker that says, “I’m strong enough to have fun in my own way, to be as wild as I want to be, and I also want to look good for the camera’s while I’m doing it!”
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Rihanna Hair

An easily maintained style, the bob can be cut at home with minimal equipment, or at your favorite salon. It can be modified to anyone’s facial features. Rhianna used her cheekbones to great effect with her extended wisps in front, but if you have a face suited to bang or pageboy hairdos, you might consider the classic bob look, with the back hair longer than the front but still shortened to the extreme!
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