In the February issue of Sassy Magazine, I give some tips on what to do what that hair!
Maybe it’s time for you to rev up
your look. According to master stylist Kerri Spencer (owner of Kerri’s AvenueSalon in Granger, IN), “One thing that can quickly date your look is your hairstyle. You can easily look 10 years younger with an
updated hairstyle. This is why we
suggest changing your style, even slightly, every year.”
When choosing the best haircut,
consider your face shape. Kerri says, “The
most important thing about your hair cut is to make sure it fits your face,
draws attention to your best features, and minimizes flaws. The goal is to get to a balanced oval shape.”
ROUND
FACE: If
you have a round face, consider a hairstyle with varying lengths and angles.
Straight styles also work very nicely for you.
Try something with a side part and a side-swept bang. Remember to keep
some fullness on the top to create balance.
Best
cut: a shaggy or angled bob
Avoid:
·
Center parts
·
Fullness on the sides
OVAL
FACE: If
you have an oval face, most hairstyles will look good on you. Bangs are a must. Depending on your style and
age, try a side swept bang or a blunt bang.
Soft waves can work nicely for you to add volume at the sides.
Best
cut: shoulder length (or longer) bob
with slight bang and fullness on the sides
Avoid:
·
No bangs
·
Straight severe styles
SQUARE
FACE: If
you have a square face, the goal with your hair is to create some softness with
curls and waves. You will want to pay particular attention to the crown to be
sure you are adding volume. This will create a nice balance. Short and medium
length hair styles are the best for you.
Best
cut: a shoulder length tousled shag
Avoid:
·
Styles that end at your chin
·
Super straight hair
HEART
FACE: If
you have a heart shaped face, styles that hit at the neck/chin add volume to the
bottom portion of your face creating a beautiful balance. Long styles are also
great for you. Choose a style that will have varying layers around your face,
with one layer hitting near your ears / nose, and the other at your chin.
Best
cut: longer styles with multi layers
around the face
Avoid:
·
Styles that have a lot of height at
the crown
·
Straight styles with no layers
When it comes to color it is easy to
make a mistake or get stuck in a rut.
Kerri Spencer, master stylist, says, “As a general rule, you should keep
some of your natural color peeking through somewhere.”
To find the perfect color, consider
your skin tone. Determine the underlying tones in your skin by using color swatches;
silver
or blue for cool, and gold or yellow for warm.
Place these on the face/neck and see what is the most flattering to your
skin tone. Pay attention to increased
ruddyness, wrinkles, or darkness under your eyes. Those are the tones you should avoid in your hair color. Be sure to do this wearing no makeup (or very
little) and in an area that is well lit with natural lighting. Outside on a
sunny day is best. Another trick is to
look at the underside of your wrists in sunlight. If you see more blue you are a cool. If you see more green/yellow you are a warm.
Best for Cool tones: Choose a shade with some warmth like golden blonde, orange-red, honey light brown or
chocolate brunette
Best for Warm tones: Cooler hair tones will be beautiful on you. Try ash brown, beige blonde, champagne light blonde, auburn red or dark espresso brown
Whatever you
decide to do to add some sass to your hair this year, remember that you are
beautiful! Don’t try to get the exact
hairstyle of that red-carpet celebrity or something like your best friend. Your own kind of beautiful is always the
best choice.
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