Author Archive

Beauty-id’s Seven Simple Steps to Trimming Your Bangs

<p class="credit">Photo:©Rino Jasper for Beauty-id</p>

Photo:©Rino Jasper for Beauty-id

There's no need to run to your hairdresser every time your bangs look a little shaggy. Follow these simple steps and tame those unruly wisps at home.
(more...)


5 Comments »

The ABCs of Having Short Hair

short hair cut 300x200 The ABCs of Having Short HairShort hair has its advantages—it’s amazingly easy to care for and demands less styling time and calls for a smaller amount of products.
These points may tempt you to make the cut, but beware: if your facial structure isn’t the right shape, think again! Your hair stylist is the best person to advise you as to first, weather you should cut your hair short at all, and second, which short hairstyle would suit you best, so consult with him or her first.
(more...)


No Comments

The Secret of a Great Hair Mask

towel dry hair

Between visits to the salon, pamper yourself and revitalize your hair without leaving home.

Dry and over-processed hair cries out for the nourishing properties of a good hair mask, but all hair types can benefit from a treatment.


Here’s how to get the most out of your hair mask.
(more...)


No Comments

The Trick to Doing Away with Split Ends

hair split endsAlthough those with a tendency for dry hair suffer most from split ends, any hair texture will see them turn up at one point or another (no pun intended!). Split ends not only make your hair look unkempt, they also mean that the hair shaft is not getting the protein or the moisture it needs to be strong and healthy.

Follow these pointers to keep your hair split-end free.
(more...)


1 Comment »

The Impact of Chemo on Your Hair

breast cancer purple ribbon hairUndergoing chemotherapy treatment does not necessarily mean you will lose your hair, but most patients do. How much your hair is affected is the result of factors including the type and dose of medicine you’ll receive as well as your genes. Speak to your doctor before treatment begins about your worries, and he or she will be able to talk you through the possibilities of hair loss.
(more...)


No Comments

Insider Tips on Getting Shiny Hair

shine brilliance 300x199 Insider Tips on Getting Shiny Hair


Shiny hair is neither a gift from the heavens, nor just the result of a trip to the salon.

    Here are a few simple tricks to get the shine back in your hair.

    (more...)


No Comments

Holiday Hair

nanette lepore cam1 0179 sm 199x300 Holiday Hair

FESTIVE CHIC
Bouncy curls for long hair

  • Wash your hair and dry with your fingers.
  • Separate your hair into 8 or 9 sections.
  • Curl the ends using the largest wand on the curling tongs.
  • Brush your hair with your head upside down.
  • Back-brush the roots to create natural volume.
  • Choose a skinny Alice band, preferably black with coordinating jewel detail.
  • Position on your head so that it blends discreetly with your hair, without placing it directly behind your ears.

Very fashionable!

(more...)


No Comments

Trendsetting Hair Styles

Whether you choose to go long or short, a lot of thought has been put into this winter’s essential hairstyles. With highlights ranging from brown through to peroxide blond, there’s a shade to suit everyone.

tuleh mike 0673 sm 150x150 Trendsetting Hair Styles

Stunning short styles
The A-line bob: can be worn straight or tousled. Cut short at the back, this nape-hugging style accentuates the graceful line of the neck.

Covetable cuts: this full fringe falls seductively to the eyebrows for that extra wow factor!


(more...)


No Comments