Hair to love in 2012

Hair Trends for 2012 give everyone, something to love.

Styles that looked fresh from the ocean or outdoors, blow outs with big moment, polished ponys, graceful braids (yes, it is another year of the braid). One thing remains none of the styles are perfectly placed or polished—deconstructed waves, knots with sass and updos with an array of embellishments. Edgy and undone is the new chic and sexy.

 

Glistening Hair-  I put this look on style watch a few months back, It’s the low-maintenance look of the season. Wet, natural hair has the simplicity that’s also glamorous when paired with bold eyes or lips. It’s a look that can be tricky to achieve, too much product can make the finished look seem greasy and dirty. So practice makes perfect.

 

Street Style Waves- Urban, Sporty or Straight out of the shower. These waves are effortlessly cool and un-done. To get the look: rough-dry, maybe a few loose curls with the iron followed by raking through with hands and you are styled out.

 

Big Bounce Comeback- Voluminous, bouncy blowouts are elegant and easy to attain. Apply mousse, set hair in pin curls til cool, release and feel glamorous.  

 

Polished Ponytails- The ponytail is back, more so than usual. For 2012 you can’t go wrong….High and Sleek, Pony-bun or Multi-Pony, Full and Swinging. I’d say there is a variation for us all!

 

Updos with Accessories– Glam up your next formal event! The low and loose side pony for special occasions has competition! Accessorize your Updo…Feathers, Metal Caging, Pearls and even the simple Bobby Pin!  

 

Braids getting Elegant- Braids are cleaning up their act this year. This style is great for showing off the décolleté and for getting creative.  

  Cheers to Happy Hair Days in 2012!

Healthy Hair, In Winter Air.

Tis the season for dry hair. It’s not just the cold, dry air outside that is brutal. Even though the cozy warmth inside is comforting…that dry inside air is just as bad for your hair. Bottom line…dry hair is inevitable. But while you can’t change the climate, you can keep your tresses healthy….with 4 simple to do’s for your do. 

Hair- Justin Amador & Make Up- Brittany at DNA Style Labs,

Trim your ends. It sounds like a no-brainer, but with the non-stop and fast paced lifestyle during the Holidays, it’s actually an import appointment we often say…”oh I’ll book my appointment later”, best advice to stick to regular trimmings? Pre-book your appointments! Why are more frequent trims so important? Because, dry hair starts from the ends, causing split ends and they’re going to keep on splitting up the shaft. So that one, becomes two, extremely weakened, and brittle strands. If you see your stylist every 8 weeks, try going only 6 weeks in between trims. If you go every 6, make it a monthly to do for the colder months.

 Protect your strands before using heated styling tools. We all use a mousse for body or a gel for softer hold, but those products don’t contain the moisturizing agents needed to shield your hair from the dry air. If you normally use a gel before blow-drying, apply a repair cream, heat-protecting cream or leave-in conditioner first, as a shield from blow dryers and harsh cold winds. Always use products sparingly, since you don’t want to make your hair heavy or greasy, but more importantly, you don’t want hot rollers applied directly to the ends of your unprotected hair.

 Hair Masques are a must. You need to condition your hair this time of year more than any other!  You can do in salon treatments or at home conditioning. In salon treatments have an advantage, because your stylist will massage the scalp which helps to produce blood circulation (and of course is, oh so relaxing), but in salon treatments are also used with heat which helps to open the cuticle for the treatment to penetrate each strand. Going once a week to see your stylist can be time-consuming, especially during such a busy time of year….so an at home treatment for the times you can’t get to the salon is still a must. Want to be the ultimate Masque Mixer? Here are a few easy recipes…. http://maddieruud.hubpages.com/hub/Hair_Masques

 What goes in your body reflects your outer appearance. With delicious holiday food adding a few pounds, and new years resolutions being made, it’s no surprise that dieting is so popular during these cold months. Low card diets result in dryer hair, so if you choose the low-carb/ no carb diet, add a biotin supplement and eat healthy lean meats. But most importantly, with any diet….DRINK LOTS OF WATER. Need some heart and healthy food suggestions?https://brittanylainemua.wordpress.com/2011/11/20/417/

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Hair and Make Up By DNA Style Labs

Haircut/ Style- Justin Amador

Hair Color- Stacy Mowery

MUA- Brittany Griffin

Photographer- Fred Tavakoli

Models (L to R)- Rebecca Joy & Amanda Pineda