Hair Styles - Whats Hot & Whats Not

As the years roll over so do the hair styles and what may have been a hair trend last year, may be a hair style no no this year. Of course, there are some classic hair styles that will never really go out of style, however, keep them up to date to keep yourself looking fresh.

HOT

Short Hairstyles

Feminine angled bobs and choppy, layered hairstyles are a big trend right now.

NOT

Long, mermaid length hair.

HOT

Hairstyles for your face shape and show off your features. Drew Barrymore’s round face is slimmed down with a long, straight hairstyle.

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Hair that hides your face. Choose a hairstyle to accentuate your best features, don’t hide them!

HOT

Multi-tonal Hair Color that is bright, shiny and healthy looking.

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Mismatched highlights, two tone, brassy hair colors.

For more Hairstyle Trends check out 2010 Hairstyles for great photos and ideas.

Winter Hair Care - Hair Care Products for Winter

Along with winter comes harsh cold winds, rain and snow. All of these environmental stresses can cause damage to your hair if it is not properly taken care of. Hair can become dry and brittle thus more prone to split ends, frizziness and dull looking hair.

To keep your hair healthy and strong during the cold months try changing some of your hair care products to hair products that will help nourish and protect your hair.

Try a Smoothing Hair Condtioner for dry, unruly hair as this can help manage frizz and fly aways. Curly Hair? Opt for a conditioner such as KMS California Curl Up Conditioner For Dry Curls. KMS Curl Up Conditioner is an intense moisture treatment to help keep curls soft and tangle free.

Hair damage prevention is also a must. Don’t forget about the hair damage that heated styling tools and UV rays can cause to your hair as well. Aveda Brilliant Damage Control for Damaged Hair is perfect for all hair types and works to protect hair from such harsh factors.

A weekly hair care treatment is also a must have all year round. However, the hair care treatment you use should change with the seasons. For winter, opt for a hair treatment that will add moisture, nourish and protect your hair such as a hair mask, hot oil treatment or deep conditioner.

Always be sure to choose products that are meant for your hair type as well. If you color your hair check for color protection, if your hair is over processed then you want a hair care product that will protect and repair. These days with thousands of hair care products to choose from, their are hair care treatments for every every hair type.

Hot Tools Nano Ceramic Wax Core Rollers

Looking for soft, shiny curls? Rollers are a simple way to achieve curly hair and the Hot Tools Nano Ceramic Rollers provide longer lasting curls with the use of infrared heat.

The Professional 20 Piece Nano Wax-Core Hairsetter features flocked velvet rollers with a wax core system which works to distribute an even heat and maintain roller heat. This means faster curling time, longer lasting curls and less damaging styling. Far Infrared heat is gentle on hair as well provides you with more shine and softness. The velvet flocked rollers roll easily and grip hair for quick, simple styling.

These hot rollers are perfect for creating ringlets, large curls and adding volume to your hair. The Hot Tools Roller set includes 20 hot rollers in 3 different sizes, metal color-coded clips in 3 sizes to hold rollers securely in place as well as a handy built in storage compartment for the clips.

Contest @ The Give-Away Diva

My Hairstyling Tools has come together with Nicole over at The Give-Away Diva Blog, where she is hosting a give-away for a new Karmin Salon Pro G3 Flat Iron. Valued at $139.95, the Karmin Salon Pro Styling Iron is available in Pink, White or Black and comes with a Free Heat Mat/Carrying case too.

“The Karmin Salon Pro is perfect for both professional use as well as at home with features such as flash quick heating, a tangle-free swivel cord and temperature settings for all hair types. Styling your hair is virtually effortless and results are smooth, silky, shiny hair.”

The Give-Away Diva is a blog dedicated to hosting as well as finding and sharing the best giveaways on the internet. These giveaways include everything from beauty products to jewelery to clothing. Be sure to check The Give-Away Diva Blog daily for new giveaways and contests!

Hair Care - How to Choose the Best Hair Care Products for Your Hair

When it comes to taking care of your hair, working with your hair, rather than against it, is what will help you achieve and maintain healthy hair.

Most important is knowing your hair type. Is it dry, damaged from styling? Perhaps you have oily hair or hair that is limp and fine. Coarse, thick hair requires different hair care products than hair that is frizzy and thin. Hair can also be like our skin, and have a combination such as oily roots and dry ends. Contrary to what many people believe, you don’t have use products from the same line or even the same brand for better results either. I myself use a volume shampoo and a conditioner for color treated hair.

Once you have determined your hair type choosing the best hair care products for your hair is much easier and the results of working with your hair type will be much better.

Choosing the best hair care products doesn’t necessarily mean spending a lot as many will believe. Now a days you can find Salon Hair Care Products online for much less than you would pay at a salon. Some drug stores also carry salon brand shampoos, conditioners and styling products at lower prices as well.

A lot of the time it can be trial and error and choosing your hair care products based on how great your friends hair looks isn’t always the best way to go either, as her hair may need different products than yours. Be sure to read labels, ask your stylist for advice and choose hair care products for your hair.

2009 VMA Hairstyles - Celebrity Hairstyles

If you caught the 2009 VMA’s you may have noticed that the popular hairstyle trends this year were spiral curls, loose waves, half up do’s and retro inspired hairstyles. All of these are hot Hairstyles for Fall 2009 and can easily be taken from red carpet to everyday.

Taylor Swift’s Hairstyle is a simple updo that is perfect for a day look or a night out. Get the soft face framing curls by using a 1″ curling iron and using a flexible hold hairspray to keep them in place.

To get a sleek pony tail like Kristin Cavallari, part hair off center and straighten using a flat iron for a sleek, smooth look. Secure hair using an elastic just above the nape of your neck. Take a section of hair from the ponytail and wrap it around the elastic and secure with a bobby pin underneath the pony tail to hide the elastic band.

Celebs like Katy Perry, Alicia Keys and Madonna opted for the partial updo with the font sections of their hair pulled away from their faces. To get this 2009 VMA hairstyle, simply take the front section of your hair, either a small section like Katy Perry or a larger section like Madonna (pictured below) and pull back from face. Secure section of hair with bobby pins, but don’t pull it back too tight, notice they have some volume, and keep in place with hairspray. For Madonna’s hairstyle, you may want to tease the section of hair a little underneath to create more volume.

2009 Women Fall Hairstyle Hair Color Trends Video

Hairstyles for Fall 2009

This Fall, popular hairstyles are quite different from what we saw in Summer. Retro inspired hairstyles with lots of volume, mohawk inspired updo’s, and bowl cut bangs are all trendy Hairstyles for Fall.

Some Fall 2009 hair styles may be a little too ‘out there’ for some but no worries, as soft waves and loose curls are still trendy hairstyles. Playing with your hairs natural texture is always a great way to go however, for those with straight hair you can use a curling iron to wave hair and if your hair is curly, hair straighteners are a quick and simple way to straighten out your hair.

Some other popular 2009 Fall Haircuts and Hairstyles include the Bob, yes, still! as well as slicked back ponytails, messy on purpose hair and hairstyles with a touch of punk to them.

Getting The 2009 Women Hairstyles For Your Hair

We all see the latest hairstyles on the Hollywood stars but for many it would seem like a dream to have hair that is so beautiful. Of course many forget that those Hollywood stars were once regular women just like the rest of us. The only difference between them and us is that they have hairstylists to do their hair for them before big events and for on screen. Of course the stars and the models on the runways are the ones who set the trends for the latest hairstyles that we all want but we can still achieve them on our own with a little guidance and the right hair styling tools.

For those seeking the latest 2009 women hairstyles there are loads of videos on YouTube showing exactly what they are and how to get them yourself. It does not matter what type of hair you have it seems there is a video out there showing how to get those latest looks using salon hair tools that you can purchase such places as My Hair Styling Tools. With these videos, the professional tools, and a little practice you too can find yourself looking just as good as the stars in Hollywood.

Setting The Ladies’ Straight: The Truth About Hair Tools

Recently at a ladies’ getaway weekend I had the opportunity to talk about hair styles with my girlfriends and then witness the transformation between day and night time hair styles. It was very interesting to learn that some of the ladies I was with, didn’t believe in using their hair tools for daily use, only for going out at night, or for special occasions. I was shocked, because I use my hair straightener every day.

When I asked why they saved their hair irons and curling irons only for special occasions, there were two main answers: 1) they thought that frequent use of their tools would damage their hair, and 2) they thought it was special if they reserved the looks that hair tools gave them for nights out.

I argued against both of these points, and I’ll share them with you as well because I’m pretty sure they’re common misconceptions.

The first point, that hair tools will damage your hair if you use them daily, is absolutely false, unless of course you are using cheap, low quality hair tools and if this is the case, you need to value yourself and your hair much more. High quality, professional quality hair tools will not damage your hair if you use them frequently. In fact, ceramic hair tools infuse your hair with moisture giving it a shiny, healthy look and if you choose hair tools with tourmaline, the negative ions will seal each hair cuticle allowing your hair to lay flat against your head, protecting it from damage and a bad case of the frizzies.

If you do use a low quality, inexpensive hair tool that uses metal plates or a metal barrel, you may burn your hair because there are hot spots, or snag or pull your hair causing it to rip and tear. So the answer to this question is, if you use a good quality, ceramic hair tool, you will not damage your hair, even if you style it everyday.

For the second argument, that they wanted to save their special hair looks for night time or going out, I have to argue. Hair tools are great at creating both day time looks and fancier and more sophisticated evening looks. Just because you’re headed to the office, or driving your kids to school, should you look as if you don’t care about yourself? Absolutely not! Every day should be an occasion and an excuse to do your hair. Obviously, if you want to keep it simple during the day, use your straightener to flatten your hair out and give it a sleek look. When it’s time to go out for that special date, or a nice dinner, take your straightener and give yourself a few sassy curls, or some flips out for the ends of your hair. You can use your hair tools to create versatile looks that are good for both day and night.

In my opinion, if you are going to invest in a professional hair iron or curling iron, get your use out of it. Use it every day and experiment with some fabulous styles for when you go out at night or for that special dinner with your husband. Everyone deserves to look fabulous every day!

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