Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Hairstyles for Fine Straight Hair

Wavy Hairstyle


One of the best way to camouflage fine straight hair is to give the hair some body by creating waves. If you have a medium length hair that skims just above your collarbone than a wavy hairstyle is just right for you. To create this hairstyle, first wash and condition your hair with a volumizing shampoo and conditioner and blow dry hair until it is semi dry. Now apply a coin sized amount of volumizing hair mousse to the length of your hair. Create a deep side part and curl hair with medium-sized rollers or by using a narrow barreled curling iron. Make sure that the curls at the sides are good enough to frame your face. When the curls are done, avoid using a comb or brush on your hair. Lightly run your fingers through the curls to open them up. Finally, spritz the hairstyle with a strong hold hairspray to set it in place.

Half Up half Down Hairstyle
 

Most women with fine straight hair shy away from a half up half down hairstyle thinking that it makes their hair look thinner and finer. But if you prep your hair before styling your hair, this hairstyle can look great. To create this hairstyle, first wash and condition your hair with a volumizing shampoo and shine enhancing conditioner. Blow dry hair with a round brush and a blow dryer. To give your hair body, lift hair from root while blow drying. Once you have blow dried your hair, backcomb the hair at the crown using a rattail comb. Gather two inch sections of hair from the sides and secure it at the back of the head with bobby pins. Make sure that some tendrils of human hair weave hair fall over your ear and temples to soften the look.

Pompadour Hairstyle

One of the best way to fake thick hair is to create volume at the top of the head in the crown area. The problem that most women with fine straight hair have to deal with is to preventing them from falling straight and flat. A good solution for this is to create a pompadour which is one of the best hairstyles for fine thin hair. To get this hairstyle first you need to shampoo and condition your hair. Next, spritz hair with a volumizing hair spray while hair is still a little damp. Now, blow dry hair with the help of a blow dryer and a paddle brush. Section off the front portion of the hair and clip it to one side. Next, use a medium barreled curling iron to curl the rest of the hair at the back. Unclip hair at front and backcomb it with a ratail comb till you get sufficient volume. Pull back this hair section and secure it with bobby pins at the back of the head.

Ponytail Hairstyle
 

A ponytail is not just for giggly schoolgirls. When done right it can look great on women with thin fine hair texture. To get this hairstyle, you need to start with hair that has been washed a day or two before. Just washed hair is too silky and cannot hold this style. Prep your hair by applying a texturizing cream through the length of the hair and then use a diffuser to give hair volume. Create a deep side part and backcomb hair at the crown. Gather hair into a high ponytail and secure the ponytail with an elastic band. Take a small narrow section of hair from the ponytail, wrap it around the elastic and secure with a bobby pin.

The best haircuts and hairstyles for fine hair are ones that gives the hair body and movement. A layered haircut looks best on such hair texture. With the right styling procedure, you can create many good hairstyles for fine hair.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Youthful Hairstyle Ideas

If your current hairstyle is aging you before your time then these hairstyle ideas will give you the inspiration that you need to create a youthful finish.

Highlights

Light highlights human hair extension around the face will brighten up your skin and make you look more radiant. Keep them natural looking for the best results and stay away from bright or trend hair colors which will only age you further.
 
Shine

While some suggest keeping your locks to a certain hair length once you get to a certain age, if your hair is healthy and full of shine, the length doesn't matter. Dull, lifeless locks will automatically bring down your look, but shine-filled tresses will give you a youthful glow.
 
Bangs

Model with jagged bangsBangs that flow over your forehead is the perfect cover for wrinkles. Ensure they are piecey so that your face doesn't get overwhelmed, and style them side-swept to achieve the most flattering finish.
 
Soft and Feminine
Soft feathery feminine  hairstyles
Any style that is soft and feminine is going to give you an age-defying look. When it comes to updos, any style that is slicked down or pulled tightly back is going to give you a very harsh result. Choose an option that is soft with its styling and features tendrils that frame your face instead.