Beachwaves hairstyles

  

                  Do you like your hair ultra-short or are you into glamorous evening looks? You find the most beautiful haircuts and hair styles right here. We show you all the best styles for short and long hair and let you in on the up and coming trends. Then we will go one better and explain in every detail how to create the new trend looks at home, step by step.

              Wearing a chignon or ponytail tames long hair for an organised workaday look. However, it is fun to play up the beauty of your long hair every once in a while. Besides, you may look much nicer with shiny hair flowing over your shoulders. Long hair can be styled in many uncomplicated ways. We leave it to the stars to showcase beautiful styles for long hair. In our video, we demonstrate how to style long hair with creativity and skill.

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  Beachwaves hairstyles

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  Beach waves look simple, natural, and relaxed. Originally, beach waves formed after a swim, while sun-bathing with wet hair at the strand. Now and then, sandy fingers with sun screen on them would be run through the hair giving it some extra structure and additional shine. Sometimes, a breeze helped with styling as well.

  Styled beach waves borrow their looks from this natural style but you never have to dive into the ocean and your hair is freshlyshampooed. Without the salt water and with clean hair you probably feel better and still look like you had just come from a nice stroll at the beach.

  Beach waves are perfect when they are not perfect. That is their special appeal. Styling efforts must be kept to an absolute minimum. Tousled waves are better than orderly ones. Simply allow your hair to fall in natural waves as if you were still at the beach.

• How to Style Beach Waves

  1. Work volumising mousse through the towel-dry hair.

  2. Part your hair in the middle and blow-dry it. Don’t use a brush but run your fingers through your hair instead. If you have the time, allow your hair to air-dry.

  3. Distribute heat protectant through your hair before you partition it on three levels around the head, one from the top to the level of the temples. Then partition the hair again in ear height. Temporarily hold the hair partitions using a scrunchy or hair slides.

  Start styling the lowest part of your hair. Use an about ¾-inch thick curling iron to create casual curls. Keep the curling iron in vertical position while winding strands of hair around it away from your face. Don’t clamp the rolled up hair using the curling iron cover but simply hold the ends of your hair with your fingers.

  Allow the strand to stay on the curling iron for about five seconds before taking the curling iron out. Pull at the end of the curl to give it a wavy shape.

  While you work on one strand of hair, you may like to keep the rest of the hair out of the way using hair slides.

  4. Once you are done with the lower part of the hair, curl the middle part in the same fashion but curl the strands toward your face.

  5. Finally, curl the top part of your hair away from your face.

  6. After you have created the curls run your fingers through your hair while shaking your hair at the same time for a tousled look. You may like to improve on some of the waves but don’t even think of perfection.

  7. Use some volumising powder underneath the root portion of the middle partition of your hair for more bounce.

  8. Rub some hair wax between your fingers before using them to accentuate individual hair ends.

  9. Use hairspray to keep your beach waves fresh longer.

                                          

Bridal Hairdos

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• Easy Bridal Hairdos

  
  

  Having a professional style your bridal hairdo sets you back about 100 to 300 Euro. If you have other plans for your money you may like to consider some of the very beautiful bridal hair styles, which you can easily master by yourself.

  Updos are the most popular choice among the bridal hairdos. This is not surprising because updos not only look classy and elegant they also stay in shape all the way through the long wedding festivities. With a little creativity brides can easily adjust updos to their own style and character, which is definitely an important advantage. There are also many ways to add jewellery to a sophisticated or playful chignon, banana, a braided crown or ponytail. Invite your best friends to a hair styling session before the wedding and don’t forget to have some hair spray at hand. You may also consider creating an extra-large chignon with the help of a hair donut. Chignons, braids or buns may be styled high on the crown of the head or in the neck, and you can combine them with middle or side partings as well as with fringes in all styles.

  By comparison with updos, open hair is not quite as suitable for bridal hairdos, especially if your hair has a tendency to fall flat after only a few hours. Curls are especially difficult to handle because they tend to quickly lose their bounce. Of course, you can still incorporate curls in your bridal hair style. Curls look playful and they are a beautiful accent. They work well unless the entire hair style depends on the curls retaining their springiness. Finger waves (water waves) are a stylish alternative to bouncy curls. They keep their shape longer and they are also easy to style.

• Bridal Hairstyles with Jewellery and Accessories

       Hair accessories can be used to create very unique bridal hair styles. The accessories must complement the wedding gown and the hair style.

  Flowers in your hair are particularly appealing. They are a perfect match for romantic bridal gowns and playful hairdos. Real flowers are beautiful but silk flowers also work well and don’t wilt. Stone-studded as well as simple jewellery looks from pretty to classy. You have the choice of hairpins, slides and diadems with jewels and metal work. Jewellery looks particularly elegant in straight hair. Alice bands may add playful colour accents or a touch of elegance. Use black lace if you prefer the extravagant style. Give your imagination and playfulness some free reign! Prince William and Kate Middleton certainly set new standards with their wedding. After their wedding the veil is in vogue again. No longer is the veil considered an old-fashioned symbol.
  
  
  

• Which Hair Styles Complements Your Gown?

  Do you opt for the plain timeless chignon or do you like to wear a more extravagant hairdo on your wedding day? Whatever style you choose, make sure that you feel at ease on your big day. A casual, loosely pinned up hair style looks romantic and is a perfect fit for wedding gowns with plenty of lace and frills. The sleek look may enhance a more conventional bridal gown, which intrigues with simplicity. If the guy at your side rather likes to see you wear your hair open you may consider setting off this hair style by wearing a simply styled bridal gown. Casual bridal hair styles like loosely pinned up or braided hairdos look particularly appealing on brides in romantic elfin dresses. They are the right style for fairy tale weddings.

  Last but not least we like you to consider this: You found the right partner; how difficult or how crucial could it be to find the right hair style?
  
  

• Bridal Hair Styles: Planning and Wedding Rehearsal

  You learnt the waltz for your wedding dance. Now it is time to rehearse your bridal hair style. Hair style rehearsals prevent the equivalent of falling down after the first steps of the wedding dance. Before the wedding, try out your hair style and make-up a couple of times and time your preparations. It is best to wash your hair the day or the evening before the wedding. It will be more manageable.

   

Styling long hair

Styling Long hair

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  Long silky hair entices and feels soft to the touch. If men had their way women would wear their hair long and open for the sensual experience, which has been part of femininity through the ages. Women on the other hand like to make it harder to touch and feel their hair by gathering it intoponytails, chignons, and braids for the sake of convenience (or so they say). You may like to consider one of the many beautiful styles for long flowing hair instead. These very becoming styles soften your facial features and add to your feminine appeal.

  Remember to allow your long hair to freely cascade around your face and over your shoulders. You may also like to give our styling tips a try. Then go out and enjoy the response of the people around you.

• Styling Tips for Long Hair

  Long hair needs a lot of care to look good. It is important to use the proper shampoo and hair care products before you style your hair. Hair care series for long hair are designed to meet these demands. Be sure to use conditioner after every shampoo.

  Even if you want to grow your hair longer still you should trim the hair ends regularly. This may feel like a sacrifice but will ultimately keep your hair healthy. Regular trimming also keeps split ends at bay.

  The ends of long hair tend to be dry and they therefore need a nourishing intensive treatment at least once a week. Split end fluids seal the sensitive hair ends and provide more bounce.

  Strands of long hair have a way of falling into your face especially when you want to do precision work. That can be irritating, to say the least. The simple solution involves pinning back these pesky strands.

  Always apply hairspray from a distance of at least 8 inches (about 20 cm) to ensure that your hair remains fluffy and can move freely.

  Don't forget the high-gloss hairspray as a final touch. Lustre is the single most attractive feature of hair.
• Star stylist Armin Morbach shows step by step how to style your long hair. There is nothing complicated about his hairstyles for work and play.

   There is no end to the style variations for long hair.

  
  

  

   The long ends of her hair are tightly curled.

  
  

  Styling: Use a curling iron to create glamour waves starting at about chin height. Then create a low straight side parting before pulling your hair behind the ears. Now you are ready to apply a generous amount of gel to the top part of your hair down to ear level.

  

    All details must be perfect on the wedding day, the ceremony, the location, the wedding gown and of course, the hair must show just the right nuance between regal and playfulness. Let us inspire you and help you find the right hair style for your wedding gown. A few styling tips may also come in handy

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  Many women think of their perfect bridal gown before any of the other wedding details come to mind. Little girls decide on their wedding dress long before they give boys a second look. Weddings require a lot of decision-making. Choosing the right hair style to match the dress, the style and theme of a wedding is the next opportunity for creativity. Hopefully, the wedding day is not all about perfection.

  
  

Selecting Bangs

Selecting Best Bangs

    
          Bangs cut to enhance your face shape and when in harmony with your hair's type, texture and condition, can be wonderful.  However, there can be drawbacks in other areas.

If you wish to accentuate your eyes, wear bangs that are cut just to the brow line which will draw instant attention to your peepers.

Super thick bangs that are too long may accentuate your note which may or may not be a good thing.

Selecting bangs should encompass a wide range of factors that include:

1.  Hair type

When cut and styled correctly, bangs can actually help fatten naturally thin or fine strands. Side swept bangs might give the impression of fuller strands whereas feathered or wispy bangs might negatively highlight thinning strands.  In fact, the famous male comb over style is a form of bangs that should never be adopted by anyone trying to hide thinning strands.

2.  Hair texture

While perfect for naturally straight hair or hair with some bend, bangs can be a living hell for naturally curly or super wavy strands.

Note:  See image of Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt to the side.

3.  Hair length

The length of bangs can range from super baby short to long.  Depending on the over look desired, bangs can be cut to blend with the overall hairstyle and cut.  Bangs can also be utilized to help blend an uneven or disastrous cut.

4.  Condition of Hair

Bangs may not work well for hair that is prone to breakage or has been chemically damaged.  Each situation would need to be addressed with your hairdresser. 

Hair which is prone to oiliness may prone difficult when worn with bangs.  This is especially true when oily strands are coupled with oily skin.

5.  Face shape

Once you have considered all hair related challenges, the face shape should be analyzed to select the very best type of style to frame the face.  After all, while helpful in minimize a myriad of lines and other facial challenges, bangs should flatter and act as a beautiful curtain of tresses.

Face Shape And Bangs

Consider the following rules of thumb when selecting bangs.

January Jones With Sleek Side-Swept Bangs

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Oval face shapes - the oval face shape is considered to be a face shape that can wear any type of style or hair.  This includes bangs which can be worn in just about any style.  Of course bangs for oval face shapes should be chosen with an eye for hair type, texture, length and condition.

Round face shapes - the most flattering bang styles tends to be built upon long softly layered or feathered bangs (if your hair texture, type and condition support feathering) which gently hug the cheeks areas to minimize round cheeks.  When skillfully constructed, bangs can add beautiful contour to round fact shaped features.  Great bands can instantly chisel into the cheekbones and help them pop.

Long face shapes - blunt brow hugging bangs that softly drape over the forehead will help to give the impression of a more oval-shaped face.  The oval look can be strengthened by opting for long or graduated layers that softly caress the sides of the face.

Square face shapes - consider side-swept bangs that gently curve or taper inwards towards the jaw to soften pronounced square facial lines.  When well cut, side swept bangs can also help soften all the angles of the face.

Heart face shapes - depending on the ultimate goal, bangs can be selected to either minimize the general wideness of the heart shaped face or help to balance the generally prominent chin.  A side swept feathered or texturized bang style can also be another great option. 

A heart shaped face can also usually carry off full bangs cut straight across the face.  Long or short, full bangs can look really great for a heart shape.

Caitlin Wachs Parted Bangs

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Triangular face shapes - wider bangs that are feathered, wispy or texturized can help to balance the face and create more of an oval shape.

A slight wispy fringe will cover and conceal a wide forehead. It will also bring it into a better proportion with a wide chin. Avoid the flat, pageboy fringes. These can level out fullness and height.

Other Bang Tips

Bangs cut to enhance your face shape and in harmony with your hair's type, texture and condition, can be wonderful.  However, there can be drawbacks in other areas.

If you wish to accentuate your eyes, wear bangs that are cut just to the brow line which will draw instant attention to your peepers.

Super thick bangs that are too long may accentuate your note which may or may not be a good thing.

Wet or Dry Cutting

There is a lot of controversy about whether hair should be cut bone dry or when damp.  Depending on your hairdresser, their preferences and their skill levels they may prefer to cut your bangs either way.  While some hairdressers believe that there is more hair control when dry cutting is utilized.  Other disagree strongly and prefer wet bang cutting.

Types of Bangs

         

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                     Some people prefer to cut their own bangs. It is always best when considering the addition of new bangs to chat with your hairdresser before taking the plunge.  It is always best to discuss the pros and cons along with looking at images of bangs that you might like. 

Your hairdresser can advise you whether the style you like would work well for your hair type, texture, condition, overall face and body shape.

Although bangs generally have descriptive titles and names, in essence a good hairdresser can custom design bangs that work perfectly for you. 

Some hairdressers might combine a blunt bang with tapered sides or create a side-swept bang that has creative layering built in.

Listed below are some common bang styles:

Blunt Bangs - Worn just below the eyebrow these forehead fringes are cut precisely straight across from side to side.

Side Swept Bangs - Cut so that the hair tapers from shorter to longer lengths and is extended generally from a side part with the hair brushed to sweep across the forehead.

Parted Bangs - Usually worn as a modified version of blunt bangs, these bangs are often cut so that they part slightly either in the middle of slightly to the side.

Choppy Bangs - Usually worn as a modified version of blunt bangs, these bangs are often cut with a scissors and then texturized for a choppy look.  Choppy bangs provide increased depth to the facial features.

Asymmetrical Bangs - These bangs will have widely varied lengths with one side being a lot shorter than the other side or the middle being a lot shorter than either side.

Disconnected Bangs - These bangs encompass extreme angles that often plummet drastically from side to side.  Blunt edges may be cut into the bangs at unexpected locations and lengths.

Blow Drying Bang Secrets

The secret to having great bangs is in the styling products utilized and how you blow dry them.

Although hair experts disagree, celebrity hairdresser Barbara Lhotan recommends that bangs should be towel blotted before drying. 

Other stylists recommend that you blow dry bangs when they are soaking wet.  Ask your hairdresser for suggestions and then be prepared to experiment.

Apply the styling product of your choice based on your hair's type, texture and condition. 

Separate bang strands into small sections of 1-2 inches.  Use your fingers to anchor the strand and then blow-dry from the roots down to the ends of the bangs.  Direct the air flow "down the shaft" to add natural shine.

If you have problems with bangs that get either too flat or too frizzy blow dry the roots of your bangs first.  Then use a small flat brush to anchor the ends of the bangs while you blow dry. 

If you prefer some movement and bend, use a small round brush.  You can also experiment with moving the air flow so that you direct the heat from up above the roots and from under the roots.

Taylor Swift Long Blunt Bangs

If you prefer stick straight bangs, once bangs are 100% dry, use a small flat iron and run the iron over them quickly to straighten.  Remember if bangs are too straight, they might become limp or stick straight out.

Finish with a light spritz of hairspray for added control.

Summary

One of the most controversial elements of hair bangs is whether to call them "bangs" or call them "fringes". 

Once you get past that initial challenge, the world of bangs/fringes can be all encompassing when you examine all the different styles and how they might work with various hair types, textures and conditioner.

Whether you embrace bangs or not, they always offer new hair options.