Hairstyles So Hot, They’re Worth Wearing

The year of 2012 was certainly eventful with another Presidential Elections and a Mayan apocalypse under our belts. But another memorable part of 2012 was of course, the fabulous hairstyles. From flirty up-dos to sexy texture, the past year has  revealed relaxed, feminine, and timeless hairstyles that are worth wearing into 2013.

DEEP SIDE PARTS

• Who is it Best For:  Straight or wavy hair, medium to long lengths, Round, Heart, Square & Oval Face Shapes.

• How to Style:  Apply volumizing spray on roots, focusing on the crown and the left and right of the part. Use a comb to create a clean side part. Allow hair to air dry and style with a large curling iron or blowdry with a roundbrush.

• Recommended Products: Redken Body Full Volume Spray

FACE FRAMING HIGHLIGHTS

URBAN WAVES  

• Who is it Best For: Fine to Medium Hair, Oval, Heart, & Oblong Face Shapes

• How to Style: Apply texture cream or beach spray to towel dried hair. Section hair into three or four large braids. Speed up dry time with a blow dryer, or allow to air dry.  Remove braids and enjoy sexy, relaxed waves.

• Recommended Products: Sexy Healthy Hair Soy Renewal Beach Spray

• Additional Tips: For more bounce, touch up straighter pieces with a medium to large barrel curling iron.

LAYERED BOB

• Who is it For: Heart, Round, Square, & Oval Face Shapes

• How to Style: For a tousled and sexy bob hairstyle, apply a mousse for volume and texture on towel dried hair. Blowdry the roots for volume and finish off with a dry wax for pieciness.

• Recommended Products: Paul Mitchell Sculpting Foam; Paul Mitchell Dry Wax

LONG WISPY BANGS

• Who is it For: Ideal for naturally straight hair, this hairstyle works well on Oblong, Heart & Oval Face shapes.

• How to Style: Comb bangs forward while hair is damp. Blow dry bangs with a flat or round brush and touch up with a flat iron when completely dry if needed. Emulsify a tiny drop of shine serum in hands to run through hair and bangs for control and shine.

• Recommended Products: Enjoy Shine & Smooth

• Additional Tips: For this edgy, wispy bang it’s ideal for a hairdresser to point cut to add texture and reduce bluntness. Also, ask your stylist to go on the longer side; you can always ask them to go shorter, but they can’t put length back on!

EDGY SHORT (short!)  STYLES

Contributing author Lindsay Hausch has provided clients with professional cutting edge color and cutting techniques at exclusive Paul Mitchell and Bumble and Bumble Signature Salons for the past seven years. She co-founded Sedona Beauty Team, which represents a team of artists that offer luxury, on-location beauty services. She enjoys writing articles that share her expertise. You can follow Lindsay on Twitter and FaceBook.

Hot 2013 Spring Hair Trends

I must say I’m looking forward to spring for many reasons. Sure the obvious “no more heavy layers” and “I can finally wear my favorite shoes without salt ruining them” are high on my why list, but what I love is how spring brings forth renewal and rebirth. And even though this can apply to personal life, nature and spirituality, I let it rejuvenate a beauty regimen. Hair starts getting lighter in color and in weight and makeup palates transition from bold to natural.

When it comes to hair trends for spring I always take note of what I’ve seen at global fashion weeks, especially New York Fashion Week, and I will tell you this, it’s not about uptight, taught tresses like high ponytails and sleek chignons—hair this season is all about being natural and looking “undone.” Here are my three favorite spring hair trends for 2013

Rock ‘N’ Roll Waves: I feel like most people tend to refer to textured, wavy hair as “beachy waves” and I’m growing tired of that term so from now on we’re going to call the look Rock ‘N’ Roll waves. Sounds harder, edgier don’t you think? It’s less 90210 and more CBGB.

These easy-to-achieve waves were seen at Diane von Furstenberg and J. Mendel. All it takes is a flat iron, a rotating hand motion and a great texturizing spray. Actually, I love using a spray that contains sea salt because it really helps “roughen” up the hair.

Undone Updos: Remember when I said hair was looking undone this season? This applies 100 percent to updos, especially when it comes to bridal hair. Two of my favorite looks were seen at the Vera Wang and Chloé shows. This trend is being used more frequently by spring brides who want their hair to look more romantic and ethereal. It’s kind of like “heaven hair”—dreamy, wispy and a bit angelic.

Deep Middle Parts: At Blumarine, the models worked the catwalk with hair parted straight down the middle. But it wasn’t just any part made with a simple tail comb. These parts were pronounced and bold—parts made with wide-toothed combs and defined with shine serum on both sides. It’s the kind of part that makes the eyes look alluring and seductive. Definitely a great “night out” look.

No matter which sexy spring hairstyle you choose, just remember to have fun. Each of these hairstyles shows personality, don’t forget to embrace yours.

Guest Author: Tabatha Coffey Trained in Australia and London, Tabatha was a salon owner, platform artist, editorial stylist and educator for 25 years before gaining global fame on her television show. Her honest no nonsense approach to achieving self-acceptance, letting no one else define you and believing in yourself is why she is a globally sought after beauty authority. Her passion for fashion-forward style, advocacy for the power of women, and belief in putting the client first come to life in LUXHAIR and her new HOW wig line for women.

New Year: New You with 2103 Hottest Hairstyles!

There’s no better way to liven up the new year, and a long winter than with a visit to the salon for a fresh hairstyle. We’re opening the style vaults for 2013 to let you in on the latest and hottest trends for the year. After all, new year = new (& improved) you!  Enjoy!

Short Edgy Haircuts

Celebrities from Anne Hathaway to Miley Cyrus are shedding their long locks for super short, sexy haircuts. Pixie cuts can be a super easy and girly look and a dramatic change from typical longer looks. Arm yourself with confidence, and loads of styling product, for a bold, super short (and sexy!) new haircut. I love Bumble & Bumble’s Texture Cream for pixie cuts!

Messy Braid

If you’re not looking for a total change of look, but are wanting to switch up your hairstyle, nothing says 2013 like  an easy, messy braid.  Not only does a braid make an effortless day time look, but paired with a cocktail dress, is an ultra sexy option for a night out! To create an “undone” look like Brittany Snow and Blake Lively, try prepping your hair with some beach spray like d:fi beach bum texturizing spray.

Bangin’ Bangs

One of my favorite ways to change up my look without committing to a total hairstyle change, is with a bang change. Jessica Biel and Taylor Swift have the same idea in mind, with their glamorous long hair paired with a flirty new bangs. Keep your look up to date with this year’s hottest accessory: full, eyelash skimming bangs. To keep your look polished (and avoid pesky fly aways) add a finishing touch with Kenra Shine Spray.

Ombre (yep it’s still in!)

Another year has passed, and ombre is as hot as ever. (Ombre is a color technique where hair fades from dark to light, or vise versa.) Women around the world (me included!) can release a sigh of relief with the assurance that they can still rock this hot look and avoid monthly retouches at the salon. So rock on ladies, ombre’s not going anywhere for a while!

Hot Headbands

Maybe Blaire Waldorf has been onto something all along. While she’s been teased for her obsession with headbands in the hot TV series, Gossip Girl, headbands have become a hot new addition to hairstyles for 2013. Sorry Blaire, it’s not always easy being a trendsetter!

So while your hitting the gym and resolving to ditch that extra Starbucks, treat yourself to a resolution that will have you smiling and others turning heads. After all, who can resist the hot new hairstyles of 2013? Stay up with all the happenings in hair trends by following our Pinterest Hair Trends and Celebrities Boards.

Contributing author Lindsay Hausch has provided clients with professional cutting edge color and cutting techniques at exclusive Paul Mitchell and Bumble and Bumble Signature Salons for the past seven years. She co-founded Sedona Beauty Team, which represents a team of artists that offer luxury, on-location beauty services. She enjoys writing articles that share her expertise. You can follow Lindsay on Twitter and FaceBook.