Hints, tips and advice for hair style

How different hairstyles can make you look younger. When discussing hair and styles with friends I am amazed at the amount of time's they leave the salon unhappy with their hair. You are paying a lot of money to have your hair cut and styled, so make sure you know what you want before arriving at the salon and ensure the stylist understands fully what you want. If you do not know what you want discuss it with the stylist but not let him/her use you as guinea pig for styles they want to try out. Do not be afraid to tell them if you are unhappy with it. Follow these tips to ensure you get the style you want and take a few years of your look.

CUTS & LENGTHS Professional

A good cut that emphasise all your good points can take years off your age, giving you self confidence. When looking for a new stylist choose a Monday or Tuesday morning which is usually quiet so you have lots of time to talk about what you would like & what would suit you. Magazine Have lots of wonderful ideas for new trendy cuts styles etc, Also classic cuts. When looking for something new ask friends opinion s too . Some people stay stuck with a cut style that suited them 20 years before. Keep you hair up to date.

Too Short Really short hair only really suits an elfin face . It tends to look harsh or butch on others. A short bob can make you look sophisticated, bobs suit a lot of shape faces. Finding a stylist your comfortable with is important for you both. Your stylist can pick up changes in your hair condition & you can work together for good results.

Too Long Really long hair over the age of 40 yrs can look too teenage, try having a couple of inches off just to see how different it feels. A flattering cut that suits you , that your happy with is most important. Hair cut to just below chin line , that swings as you walk suits a lot of people.

Styles A thick solid curtain of glossy hair can overwhelm the face. Shorter layers underneath give movement around the face. A long bob is hard to maintain but a good look for a wrinkled neck.

Your body size is also important. If you are a size 14 or over avoid really short hair as it does not balance a large frame. A fringe can hide a wrinkled forehead. A short sharp bob suits a younger face, an older face looks better with softness & more movement around the face.

THINNING HAIR Extend Extensions put in professionally can add volume & length. Thin hair is hair with less strands, fine hair is the thickness of the strand . A style above shoulder line with layers cut in gives thin hair more volume.

Product's A little mousse can be used to pump up hair, but too much will tend to flatten. Over use of any shampoo can leave a residue build up leaving hair dull. A seaweed supplement is rich in minerals , potassium, calcium , iron & magnesium all good to improve hair condition. Applying a thickening spray before a blow dry can work.

Solutions A style that incorporates layering whatever length adds volume. A half parting, a split parting, will look better if hair is thinning on top. Fine hair will look thicker with a large wave rolled in. Shades & highlights low lights, add body & contrast to hair. HelpVitamins C B & iron all good. EFAs & flax seeds help hair thicken & shine. Cutting down on use of dryers, straighteners etc will also help. Wearing your hair up too tight can break it. There are some wonderful wigs available nowadays too.

WEATHER CONDITIONS SunUV rays suck out the moisture, You can buy products with UV filter for protection. Sweating can cause grease, washing little & often will help. A good detox of pollution is always a nice treat for your hair. The sun can also weaken your products , keep them stored in a cool area. Leaving an intensive conditioner on your hair whilst sunbathing wont hurt. Vitamin B5 will nourish & protect your hair.