Are There Really Any Hair Fashion Rules?
Are There Really Any Hair Fashion Rules?
As with clothing fashion, hair fashion can be a confusing mess to think about. Warm colorings in the summer, cool ones in the winter, accessorizing, taming, styling, and designing hair can be overwhelming – and what about those hair rules everyone keeps talking about? The truth is that the reality of hair fashion rules is half and half. There are some “rules” that pretty much apply to everyone, but otherwise they do not exist.
Grooming yourself is a universal rule of hair fashion. Whether you have hair to your lower back or a buzz cut, it is non-negotiable that your hair be clean and well-groomed. This means shampooing at least once a week (it may not sound like much, but many professionals advice people to do so only once a week), and getting regular trims and cuts to keep your hair looking as healthy as possible.
Besides the universal rule of staying clean, there really are no set-in-stone hair fashion rules. Sure, someone on the red carpet will inevitably be criticized, and you will freak out because you just asked your stylist for his/her haircut last week, but the truth is that we live in a world where different tastes and styles run amuck, and tolerance of these differences has never been better, so taking full advantage of your freedom to do what you will with your hair is the only rule you need to follow. Doing anything else will leave you feeling like a copy of someone else rather than an original, and you don’t want that.
Short vs. Long Haircuts
Short vs. Long Haircuts
It’s the classic battle of the lengths. In men and women alike, the choice between a short and a long haircut can be devastatingly painful to make. Many people go with what they know, a haircut they have always had, while others choose a medium length to try and satisfy themselves and everyone else. Knowing how your personal style and face shape can affect your haircut can be a great help to this decision.
Short vs. Long
Short hair cuts are only good for, well, the truth is that short cuts can possibly work on nearly everyone with the right conditions. Thin women and men, for instance, will want a fuller cut that falls just at the jaw bone to help their face look fuller and their overall look more elegant. Larger women should only get a short cut if it falls above or below the jaw line – NEVER at it, to avoid looking larger and bloated. Short cuts can either be very high or very low maintenance, depending on the style – talk to your stylist for more advice on which short cut to get.
Long hair cuts, unlike short ones, just aren’t for everyone. Very large women and men, for example, often only end up looking weighed down by a long cut unless it is heavily layered. The same goes for very thin people – long hair is thick and can look like a weight rather than a fashionable choice. Those who are of a medium weight or that choose a heavily layered cut can pull off a long cut.
Tricks of the Trade, The Stylish Pony
Tricks of the Trade, The Stylish Pony
Pony tails have a bad rap in the hair field. Often seen on athletes, exercising women (and sometimes men) and those women who don’t have time or the desire to fix their hair, they have earned a reputation as a style-less, unfashionable way to doing hair. The truth is that using a pony tail in a stylish way isn’t as hard as you may think, and it can be very feminine and pretty at the same time.
Stylish Ponytail Hair
One of the best tips you can use when putting your hair into a ponytail is to do something different with it. Try putting your ponytail to the side or at the nape of your neck. Another great thing to do to make it unique and elegant is to tease the crown of your head so that it sits higher, giving it a more modern look. Headbands, pretty barrettes, and bangs also add great style and elegance to the standard pony tail style.
Some people who wear their hair in a ponytail a lot choose to get some unique highlights underneath their hair so it will be visible when the hair is put up. Some through a ponytail up into a stylish bun, while others curl their hair so it doesn’t just hang limp. The basic rule of ponytails is that as long as it’s not a boring, plain pony with the hair hanging flat and nothing else done with it, you’re golden. You can also try keeping the hair ruffled as you put it up instead of smoothing it down to give it a more tousled look.
BEST PAGEANT HAIRSTYLES FOR 2010
When it comes to hairstyles there are literally thousands to choose from. The difference comes in knowing which style is appropriate for which event. This can become especially difficult when it comes down to the best pageant hairstyles.
If you are entering a pageant the first thing you will probably want to have is a hairstyle that is complex and glamorous. While you want to look your best, you don’t want to look overdone. The truth is that the best pageant hairstyles are kept simple. When choosing the right style for yourself you have to consider your hair type and what style will stay in. A wavy or curly look would work better if you have medium to thick hair, while a straight look is best for thinner hair types.
You should also consider the dress you will be wearing and the event you will be wearing it in. If it is the swimwear section, for example, you want a casual look so a longer length with layers or cascading curls would be perfect. If it is the evening wear event you may want to consider going for something more formal like an updo. This can be done whether you have straight or curly hair, and some decorative pins or a fresh flower would be a nice touch to give you that elegant look.
The best pageant hairstyles really depend on your own unique style and hair type. If you choose the right style, your hair will be your crowning glory.
