Rockabilly hairstyles

Rockabilly hairstyles

Today’s generation may not be as familiar with the term “Rockabilly” as was the society in the late 1930’s, 1940’s and early 1950’s. Thanks to styles reemerging, bold individuals who weren’t even around in that period, are bringing it back to the streets. Rock’n’Roll wasn’t the only good thing to come out of this earlier epoch. Hairstyles were huge, literally and figuratively and made a signature statement to anyone cool enough to wear them. It’s unlikely anyone will rock a rockabilly hairstyle without actually loving the era it derived from. While it’s one thing to love the music, the cars and lifestyle, it’s another to dress the part and become an element of that period. Rockabilly in many ways brings people back to the days of rock and roll and is somewhat of a sub-culture movement where people who favor the styles and music of that era can relate to one another by simply dressing of the time and sporting the hairstyles.
If you’re still wondering what this funktified look involves, picture a man with his hair cut short on the sides and a slightly longer back. Now imagine a sufficient length on top and in front to create the upswept “pompadour”. Look at John Travolta in Greece sporting his ‘greecer’ hairstyle. Cool, confident and under control, that’s the perfect personality trait for a hairstyle like this. Another possibility is the flattop. This look cut the top of the man’s hair to approximately one inch and it was styled with pomade or wax to give spiking ends.

Women’s rockabilly styles are more wide-ranging, but generally follow two looks: the medium length layered style where the hair is longer at the top of the head, approximately 5-6 inches and shorter at the sides -3-4 inches- mid-length at the crown-4-5 inches-with the longest section usually at the nape of the neck. The key to giving this style authenticity, is always keeping it curly. Curls were a big part of this era and were often over exaggerated using big curlers.
Bettie Page, the 1940s and 1950s pin-up model was a huge trend setter in the rockabilly era. It was a longer style created with blunt cut bangs across the forehead. Again, this pin-up girl didn’t flaunt pin straight hair; instead, she wore her hairstyle with soft waves for extra body leaving her fringe smooth and straight. From these basic hairstyles, many other rockabilly hairstyles were influenced and today, many variations can be seen in different lengths.

Medieval hairstyles

Medieval hairstyles

For a woman, back in medieval times also known as the dark ages, there were limitations on showing ones hair. Perhaps because there was a strong religious influence, fear of disease and witchcraft loomed large hence it was a good idea to appear moderate and virtuous at all times. The hair that peeked out from the edges of a headdress was always well groomed. Braided hair is a signature look of the medieval era and medieval hairstyles were fashioned close to the head. The ‘commoners’ as they were called, may have let their hang loose but it was frowned upon to show more hair in public. Fortunately we’ve come a long way since then and in this day and age, anyone who wants to flaunt a medieval hairstyle can do so without fear of showing too much or too little hair. Now it’s simply a hairstyle back then it was a way of life. The three strand braid, the four strand braid, the twist and cross and the weaving styles were four highly popular looks of medieval days. Long and curly hair was most commonly seen during this period and even short hair was curled up on the sides and back of the head. Medieval hairstyles frequently took on interesting shapes such as castle towers or hearts, although this isn’t a look one will see on the streets of today, it might be popular on a fashion show runway.

Special hairstyles

Special hairstyles

Whether you wish to travel back in time or fast track into the future, there is no better way than to make such a statement with a special and unique hairstyle. Whether a 1950s hairstyle or a trendier Sedu hairstyle, it takes a confident, bold and daring individual to stand out in a crowd. Although, Asian, Gothic and Emo hairstyles are more popular among younger trend setters, they still resonate a sense of individuality and style that is all their own.

Special hairstyles are very unique to the individual’s tastes, interests and lifestyle. Gothic, Asian and Scene hairstyles define the person that is wearing that very style. Such audacious visual statements give new meaning to ‘first impressions’. With such defining looks, a sense of uniqueness and freedom of expression are brought to new heights.

These unique hairstyles convey an attitude, a time, a place and a sense of freedom to creatively express who you are. There is no other period in time that such freedom of individuality has been embraced, enhanced and emboldened. So whether it is an emo, punk or medieval hairstyle that you seek, be confident, be bold and be proud!

Heat Of The Summer Hairstyles

Heat Of The Summer Hairstyles

DOWNEY, CA During those hot summer months, it will be important to stay cool, while keeping fashionable in your sassy summer styles. Keeping up on seasonal trends and tools will ensure that you always remain stylish and fashion forward. Rosey Ibarra, owner of the Urban Roots Salon in Downey, CA continually proves herself to be on the forefront of fashion and has the hottest summer hairstyle tips to share with you! When it comes to your overall look and hair fashions of summer, Ibarra predicts the newest trends will focus on loose and natural looking hairstyles. “This season, it will be all about exuding effortless hair designs with soft beach waves that feature long and loose layers. Your summer hairstyles should not emphasize perfection of hair with exact placement of curls,” notes Ibarra. To achieve the natural, beach wave, Ibarra recommends creatively using a new ceramic styling rod. “Enzo Milano’s new styling rod is my personal favorite to create these loose and natural waves that will last a couple of days,” notes Ibarra. She also suggests separating your waves and curls by using a very soft wax and styling products that your professional hair designer can recommend for you. “Place a small amount of wax on your hand, flip your hair over in the front and pull product through from underneath to create texture with layered looks. Flip hair back and let it naturally fall into place. This will provide you with wonderful volume and separation in the waves to give it that effortless glamour.” Natural Summer Hair color Ibarra suggests that you talk with your professional hairstylist about all of the new summer hair color and highlight options that are available to you. Explore lightening your hair, while working with warmer tones. “For brunettes, I recommend hair color shades of the sunset with both golden and amber tones. This will brighten up your complexion for a healthy summer glow. For redheads, use the gold tones as well, yet you should try warm copper instead of cooler red shades. For blondes, you will need to enhance you summer looks with a soft, sun kissed set of beautiful highlights. Talk to your hairstylist about leaving a touch of shadow in the re-growth, to give your hair a glamorous natural look.” Ibarra remains the only American Board of Certified Hair colorist in a 10 mile radius of Downey, CA.

Summer Hairstyles “Many of my clients go on summer vacations and the last thing they want to worry about is their hair. As a hairstylist, I suggest you consider taking advantage of a new Brazilian Blowout service this summer. This hair smoothing service will provide you with totally frizz-free, shiny and effortlessly manageable hair with plenty of body and bounce. It will last up to 12 weeks,” notes Ibarra. For the ladies who have long, layered hair, Ibarra suggests you learn how to create a new faux-bob to keep hair off your neck in the heat. “To create the faux-bob, gather the longer, underneath section of your hair. Then, twist and pin your hair tightly around the nape. Let the longer, top layers fall over the tucked hair to create a beautiful soft bob hair design,” notes Ibarra. Men’s Grooming We can’t forget about the men this summer, to keep them stylish and well groomed! Ibarra predicts a Hollywood inspired impact for men’s haircuts and styles. “Have you ever seen the movie, Inglorious Bastards? Those hairstyles are the more classic approach to men’s grooming. That’s exactly what you should be doing. Consider some subtle depth in color for a strong look or a gradation of color from dark in the nape area to lightness on top to give you a summer glow. It’s all about the more classic and manly look this year,” notes Ibarra. Fresh, high Quality Hairstyles Without The Attitude! Visit your local salon to ask for a consultation on summer hair designs, haircolor, hair straightening, makeovers and professional products to achieve the looks that will get you noticed. For a complimentary salon consultation and expert advice from Rosey Ibarra, owner of Urban Roots Salon call 562-904-8004, email Info@Urban-Roots-Salon.com, visit www.UrbanRootsSalon.com or stop by their salon at 8312 Firestone Boulevard, in Downey, CA 90241.

Going back to 1 SHADE HAIR COLOR

Going back to 1 SHADE HAIR COLOR

One’s natural hair color isn’t always 1 shade all over. Lighter and darker hues reflect and deflect light and hair colors change as we step in the sun or use certain products. Highlights seem to be the normal thing to get every summer...go lighter with the warmer weather they say. Who are they, anyway? If you'd rather go for something solid, such as your natural hair color before the sun baked it or products touched it, check out our hairstyle gallery for some great ideas on non-highlighted looks. The pretty brown shade on the left from the stylists at Hob Salon isn't too dark and not too light but most importantly, it's not obviously riddled with numerous shades. Here are some other great colors from HOB SALON stylists.

While red is not a color everyone is comfortable becoming, it IS a color everyone notices. If you want to be one single shade of hair color AND still get lots of attention, go red.

Dark ebony black is gorgeous and has of late, become popular on fairer skinned complexions where it was once known to be too dark. Going jet black is a drastic change but you will be sure of one thing-highlights be gone!

This solid dark brown is not quite as dark as black but nearly. It hides any signs of previous color or highlights without being as drastic as black.

Not many highlights on this head because the entire look is extremely light to begin with. There will always be a few strands darker or lighter on blonder tresses but dying it one solid color will bring it back to a more even tone allover.

HAIR AS ART

	HAIR AS ART

The intricate design, the attention paid to detail, the elaborate patterns and colours...we Are not talking about wallpaper here people, this is all about hair! Unless your hairstyle is extremely out there, you may have never experienced the ooohs and ahhhs of onlookers with their eyes fixed on your tresses. ANGELO SEMINARA of Trevor Sorbie Hair Salon is not only accustomed to getting attention for his inventive looks, he thinks outside of the box to create hairstyles that onlookers can’t stop staring at. Behold Angelo’s canvas-the head! Also behold one of his latest collections, GAME; one can see the art behind the images and the detail that is required to create something so beautiful. With hairstyles like these, who wants to wash their hair?

What does Angelo has to say about his work? *I love combining art with hairdressing, and so this new tinting technique was a natural development for me to achieve the results I really wanted. I wanted to create something really revolutionary for this collection, and for the overall spirit of the pictures to be like fine art drawings - soft, beautiful and ethereal. My vision for the girls was to create gorgeous astral dolls!* Angelo Seminara, International Creative Director, Trevor Sorbie

The natural world inspired this collection where snakes, mackerel, reptiles and birds are more the obvious choice for attire, but somehow Angelo makes it work for hair!

The detail in this hairstyle is amazing. Angelo captures the look of the *wild* perfectly.

Hard to believe this is actual hair and not skin from a reptile. This might not typically be the sort of hairstyle one will wear on a jaunt down the street but when evening comes if you want to be all eyes on you, go GAME!

FUNKY HAIRSTYLES BY JOHANNA CREE BROWN

Jun	FUNKY HAIRSTYLES BY JOHANNA CREE BROWN

Trevor Sorbie’s JOHANNA CREE BROWN is a bundle of innovation with her new ATOMIC COLLECTION. When I see styles like this I have to ask myself WHO comes up with this stuff? Johanna Cree Brown, that’s who! I enjoy these hairstyles because while they express the seriousness of Joanna’s art as a stylist, they are designs that would state not to take oneself TOO seriously. Life is too short! Wear your hair in a hair bow why don’t cha! While everyone is too busy getting bobs, pixies and growing hair out from a lack of hairstyle creativeness, Johanna’s coming up with fun new looks that serve to inspire fellow stylists, photographers and the everyday person who is just too darn scared to try something new. Picture 1 on TOP LEFT: This forward graduated haircut has disconnected sections underneath the parting. The top section of the hair was cut into with thinning scissors to create a veil. The look was blow dried with Trevor Sorbie Salon Exclusive Prep Hair, using a Denman brush and styled on the opposite side to the haircut to let the veiled section fall loose in front of the face. The look was finished with Trevor Sorbie Salon Exclusive Shine Spray.

Picture 2– Use Salon Exclusive Prep Hair to rough dry the hair, pull out a square section at the front of the head, clip to one side. Split the remaining hair into two high ponytails and add in coloured strands. Backcomb hair roughly on each one, smooth with a padded brush and fold over to create a square shape. Split the front section into three sections, back comb each one lightly. Roll first section under, second section back and third one under again, finish with Trevor Sorbie Salon Exclusive fix spray, use fingers at the sides to soften surface.

PICTURE 3- Part the hair in the middle and take out the fringe section and a small section on each side of the parting. Massively back comb all the rest of the hair. Use Trevor Sorbie Salon Exclusive MAX FIX hairspray and a hair dryer to shape and sculpt the backcombed hair. Drop down the parting section, adding in coloured pieces. Using flat irons and Salon Exclusive fix SPRAY iron in folds all the way up to the points, gather all hair leaving out two sections at the front and secure in a ponytail. Pull the fringe section back through the middle, shape and secure.

PICTURE 4- Use Trevor Sorbie Salon Exclusive prep hair to blow dry the hair, then roughly backcomb all the hair except hairline. Roll the two side sections up and the top section back. Flatten the front of the hair with a hairdryer and Salon Exclusive FIX SPRAY, place the veiled section around the shape and secure.

Hairstylist Eric Alt with priceless advice you should follow

Hairstylist Eric Alt with priceless advice you should follow

New Jersey’s own Eric Alt, of Eric Alt Salons, seems to be at the epicenter of the New Jersey big hair movement. After all, he just happens to be the stylist for one of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. He has also worked on America’s Next Top Model. Hairstylesdesign.com interviewed this creative hairstylist and colorist so he could share great advice with readers around the globe. HSD: In your professional opinion, what hairstyle trend/s do you see for this coming fall, 2010? EA: Hair this fall seems to be moving toward an exciting new take on a retro look….lots of loose fluffy hair with a glam Debbie Harry inspired edge. Lots of texture at every length. Do not be afraid to introduce layers into your haircut this fall. Ponytails are loose textural and side swept like the ones I helped create at the Fall 2010 DKNY show. When it comes to wearing your hair up, think bombshell 1960s bouffants inspired by Brigitte Bardot. Clients seem to really love it when I experiment with different poufy looks and who knows, you may start a trend of your own. HSD: When speaking about hair height, most women are afraid to go TOO big on the top, what is the perfect height of hair and give examples if possible. EA: Hair height is a very personal decision. There is no right or wrong. You must do what feels right to you and makes you feel sexy, whether it be a little bump or a fierce bouffant. I feel that Beyonce always does it right. She is the queen of big hair whether it is curly or straight. . Jessica Biel and Angelina Jolie have mastered the more subtle bump while Drew Barrymore takes it to a new level with her big hair looks. For some people its Amy Winehouse all the way. HSD: What products would you personally recommend to achieve this look? EA: I love to use a dry shampoo (hair powder) to create this look it gives hair a gritty lived in feel. This is great for giving support for teasing and maintaining height. Alt. Purify Dry Shampoo is my personal favorite that was created exactly for these kinds of looks.

HSD: Frizziness tends to be a big deal for curly hair in the warmer weather, what products should one use to combat that problem? EA: When it comes to frizzy hair, moisture is key. You always want to stay away from alcohol or drying products. A curl cream or light oil are your best bet. It is also important that you don’t over dry curly hair, air-drying is best. Apply a liberal amount to damp hair and being sure to get your product well distributed through ends. Always keep in mind that moisture begins with the shampoo and conditioner you are using. Always look for a moisturizing formula NOT clarifying, as this will strip natural oils from your hair. Our Alt. Botanica Shampoo and Conditioners are infused with ARGAN oil for moisture. We also created an Alt. Loops Curl Cream to add moisture and light hold to curly hair.

Seen directly above, another amazing product: SUSTAIN Working Spray- a flexible fixative that resists humidity. HSD: Being that you are a Creative hairstylist and colorist, many people believe one should go lighter in the summer season; do you stand by this theory? EA: Its funny that you should ask this question because I am not a 100% believer in that theory. When people spend a lot of time in the sun, clearly their skin tone changes. In my opinion there is nothing worse than a very tan woman with bright blond hair. It just looks off and un-natural. Now, if you take that same person with the same skin tone and lowlight that blond with earthy bronzy tones –BAM- you have a bronze goddess a-la Jennifer Lopez. In winter when skin tone is pale and you add cool blonde earth tones to hair you have a gorgeous sexy Nordic blonde. HSD: Would you say you think out of the box or are more of a traditionalist in your styling? EA: I consider myself to be more classic in style. I love the runway looks of Ralph Lauren, Carolina Herrera, and Valentino. I feel that my job is to make women look BEAUTIFUL not crazy, though I do see the need for some fun sometimes. I love to take hair color and make a crisp, clean, classic, rich statement. HSD: What popular hair color do you see for fall? EA: When I was working for Wella, coloring hair on the 2010 DKNY fall runway show, I got a real feel for what the trend is for fall. Hair color should consist of rich colors found in nature. Think of a bed of river stones with beautiful rich browns and golds with very cool beige tones. Also, colors seen in wood such as warm honey tones with chocolate streaks and dense bordeaux browns. I love fall hair color and feel it is by far the most fun and creative. HSD: What inspired you to create your own products and tell us a bit about them? EA: I really felt a need for a delicious eco-friendly and user-friendly product line. I love to create art and want to give clients the tools to take home what they need to do that. I also wanted clients to feel like when they wash their hair that they are having an in- home aromatherapy experience. I love to combine textures and create a unique styling experience. When I go to the store and see all of the brands that are out there, I realize that we need to take styling products to another level by adding moisturizers and ingredients that actually help improve the texture of hair while being functional. HSD: Let us talk about the best selling or most talked about products in the line and why they are so popular? EA: Our 2 top selling products are completely opposite to each other. Silken+ (PLUS,) a creamy smoothing elixir with shine crystals, it acts like a leave-in conditioner with smoothing properties. It is loaded with up filters to protect hair color from the suns harmful rays, therefore extending the life of the hair color. Purify Dry Shampoo is an awesome product for anybody who does not want to wash his or her hair every day. You spray this translucent powder into hair and it absorbs oil buildup and gives you that fresh just washed feeling. Purify Hair Powder can also be used to create body and lift for up dos reminiscent of sexy Victoria Secret style hair. HSD: Do you work on celebrity / model hair? If so, who? EA: I have worked with countless models and celebs in NYC. I am currently working with Danielle Staub of Bravos The Real Housewives of New Jersey and the international superstar Johnny Weir who, among many other projects, stars in his own reality series Be Good Johnny Weir on The Sundance Channel. And so you have it! Professional hairstylist Eric Alt shares his priceless advice and top products which are available at AltHairProducts.com

Top Most Influential Celebrity Hairstyles in 2010

Top Most Influential Celebrity Hairstyles in 2010


Which Celebrity influenced the hair industry in 2010. Let's face it we all love mimicking our favorite celebrities down to the hairstyles. Let's take a look at the top 10 celebrities that has made an impact on how we wear our hear today! Alright let's face it Everything about Kim Kardashian is just stunning from her curves all the way up to her gorgeous hair no wonder she's made the list this year!