The Messy Hair Revolution – the new way of style

The trends of our days are changingmore rapidly than what they were 20  years ago, and many would say that the trends are so loose now, that anything goes!  We can thank the constant fashion bombs towards society and social media madness. Pinterest, Instagram are just a few of those platforms that let in the ordinary fashionistas from all around the Globe, show their hair extraordinaire.  We are also a busy generation, with less and less time, looking for alternatives to the hour long morning routines.  Women are realizing that there is nothing more beautiful than wearing hair in its natural form, but with just a few strategic tweaks.

The messy hair revolution is living its moment now and this trend is like a revolution: celebs and models don’t fuss with highly sophisticated buns but with simple messy hairstyles that are casual and more natural in many cases. It’s natural, simple, elegant and sexy, and it’s in!  We are using less product and going more natural, and why wouldn’t we?

It’s all about the styling: after drying, comb at the hair root level, then put some wax on the end of the hair locks. If your hair is smooth and thick, a little hair balm or conditioner can better the structure of it and can made it look shinier and healthier. At the end, use a little hairspray to help strengthen the look.   Finally, use your fingers instead of a comb, to ease up the locks a little and not to shatter the already fixed curls, you can also piece out the hair a little so that it’s got a bit more style to it.  But its not just about styling: it’s about embracing your hair no matter its color and texture and getting creative.  You can make a superb look of it and more importantly be proud of who you are, all while letting your natural beauty shine.

We are starting to see more and more ‘messy look’ styles at Fashion Shows and Major Events in Hollywood and beyond, The Messy Hair Revolution is about embracing the natural style of your hair, enjoying and sharing who you are in a more basic form, where less is more, and sharing your natural beauty with the world.  I say bring it on!

10 Fashionable Hair Accessories You Can Make Yourself

2014 will see Fashionable Hair Accessories remain as one of the top trends in hair fashion. Accessorising hair is new to some but to others, they are loving being able to compliment a hair style with accessories. These also make brilliant gifts too for that someone special.  Here are 10 different Accessories you can make yourself!

Boho Chic Headband

Make yourself a Boho beauty queen with this feminine romantic headband. The deception to this DIY is to add a good amount of glue to the headband before pouring on the beads and tap them down to stay in place.   To learn how to make a Feathered one, click here.

(Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lFm7mTuouY)

Pearl Hair Pins

Hair pins are functional. But, jewelled hair pins are not only functional, but also have style. Not all glitters are gold; some are made from pretty stones. Use hair pins to raise an up do. Let your hair shine accompanied by the jewels in the hair pins. This will compete with the stars!  Pearl hair Pins go with so much and are elegant and fashionable all at the same time Click here to get started.

(Link: http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-chanel-pearl-hairpins/)

Leather Hair Tie

Throw your hair in a ponytail as a part of your daily routine, thenmake it look amazing with a leather hair tie!These are so easy but look great with your shiny or black outfit at night time!  Check it out here.

(Link: http://www.ohthelovelythings.com/2013/09/5-minutes-diy-leather-bow-hair-tie.html)

Felt Hair Pins (for the little ones!)

These are so easy and make great gifts for little friends too.  Choose your shape, color felt, and thread color, and get to work!  You can see them done here.

Customisable Hair Ties

Whether you need a certain color hair tie for work, or the kids want special hair ties, or you may want something for a special occasion.  These fabric button hair ties are simple and easy to make.  Check them out here.

(Link: http://www.handmadekids.com.au/make-perfect-hair/)

Flower & Rhinestone Headband

Have a basic headband you want to make look simply amazing?  Want to customise it for a particular outfit?  Check out these super simple Flower & Rhinestone Headbands here!

(Link: http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-dolce-gabbana-tiara/)

Bobby Pin & Old Button Clips

If you love vintage you’ll love these!  Adding buttons of your choice to bobby pins are simple, customisable for color purposes, and great for the little ones too!  Mum and little once could even match!  Click here to see how easy these really are!

(Link:http://craftandcreativity.com/blog/2012/02/04/hairpins/)

Ruffled Headband

Headbands are so easily wearable and knowing you can make them yourself, means you can customise your accessory to match your outfit.  Here’s a simple tutorial on how to make ruffled headbands.

(Link: http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/06/ruffle-headband-tutorial.html)

Hair Cuffs

We love wearing cuffs on our arms as jewellery pieces, but did you know you can take that fabulous trend and use it with your hairstyles?  Learn how to make and style with them here!

(Link: http://www.makeitandfakeit.com/2012/02/diy-hair-cuffs.html)

Beret

A lot of people believe that all hatsprotect the hair. That is a fact. However, the hat can do more than a shield against the ravages of weather. It can also be used as an accessory that can be used to attract. Beret is undoubtedly the best fashion hat. Everyone can wear it since it is appropriate everywhere and can be worn for the whole year. You can find out how to make one here.

(Link: http://artycrafty.wordpress.com/2010/05/26/tutorial-making-a-beret/)

Hair accessories not only look amazing, they can be what makes you stand out from the crowd. If you want to check out other ideas, a quick search on Pinterest can provide inspiration and lots and lots of ideas!

5 Hairstyles For The Guys We Are Loving!

In today’s day and age, mentake pride in their appearance just as the women do. Luckily, there are loads of role models men can look up to forstyle and fashion tips. If you feel like giving yourself a new look, then let’s talk about what’s hot for guys right now!   A new style can not only boost your self-esteem, but give you a new lease on life, or even grab that attention you’ve been wanting from the opposite sex!! So here goes…

Super Short

This isprobably one of the women’s all-time favourite hairstyles in men. It has a masculine look, and results in a soft hair that most women love to touch. You can get this new look by using clippers to shear off your hair. The length is uniform. It’s also easy for you to maintain, and a tiny bit of product can work wonders!
Shaggy Layers

Shaggy layers suggest that you’re not high maintenance or uptight when it comes to his appearance (and maybe life in general!). You can get this style by asking your barber to layer your hair and possibly thin out certain parts where it’s really thick. The longest ones should be no more than the length of a chin. To add some definition, use some hair styling wax or other product.
Square Cut

This hairstyle produces a clean-cut appearance, which symbolizes life in order. It emphasizes the manliness of your facial features by focusing your face’s angles. This cut needs a professional barber, and can be hard to maintain if not cut regularly.

Front Wave

This cut is seriously appealing and hot right now! It is the reminiscent of the 1980s men’s hairstyle. It also conjures the images of with John F. Kennedy’s the suaveness. This hairstyle needs locks and tapers. To keep the hair in place, comb it with a gel or mousse through the front.
Slicked Back

This hairstyle is a retro-inspired style that makes any man look like Don Draper. Despite his womanizing character, all women alive are charmed by his fictional and confident hair. This hairstyle works best on medium length hairs.

If you are conscious about your new haircut, don’t worry. Too short or too long, there is a hairstyle that suits best for you. If you’re really unsure of what to do with your hair, a hair stylist can give you some ideas.  You may also like to do some online research for ideas.  What are the stars wearing these days, what styles are people with similar face shapes to yours wearing right now?  If you’ve recently gone for a new look, we’d love to know about it!  Come and post a picture on our Facebook page!

Split Ends, the lo-down

Split ends can be a never ending saga!  Some struggle with them more than others, but there are ways to treat them and try to improve the health of the ends of your hair.

What are split ends?

Split hair or split ends as we refer to them are known in the beauty Industry as Trichoptilosis.  There are a number of reasons that could cause them, sometimes using a lot of heat products can cause split ends, or overuse of chemical based products or styling products, or maybe it’s been a while since the hair has been trimmed.

What can I do about them?

The best thing you can do is consult your hair professional, it might be that a good trim of the ends is in order to give the hair a good chance to grow healthily.   If you’ve recently had a hair cut though, you might like to try some of the following natural remedies.

Natural Remedies

Egg Shampoo – For this treatment, all you need is an ounce of rosemary, preferably fresh, a pint of hot water, and one egg. What you want to do is steep your rosemary in the hot water for about 20 minutes, then let it cool. Once it’s cooled down, beat your egg into it, then massage the mix into your hair and rinse, just as you would with a regular shampoo.

Castor Oil Tonic – Castor oil is helpful for a wide range of things. Just mix equal amounts of castor oil, mustard oil, and olive oil – again, the amount you mix depends on the length and thickness of your hair. All you have to do is apply the mix into your hair, then wrap it up in a towel and let it set for 30 minutes. You definitely want to shampoo when you wash it out!

Honey – Honey is fantastic for home hair treatments of  split ends, especially when you mix it with curd. All you need is a half cup of curd and a tablespoon of honey, mix together well. Massage it into your hair, paying particular attention to the ends, and leave it there for 20 minutes. When you rinse, just use water.  This will not only treat your split ends, but you’ll be walking around with some amazing shine!

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Top 5 Trends heading into 2014

It’s hard to believe that 2013 is almost over!  In fact there is less than 3 months till Christmas, crazy isn’t it!  2013 has been characterised by controversial styles and fashion, the resurgence in popularity of some of the 70’s hair fashions, and a few new ones that blew our minds!

So, as we get ready to say ‘goodbye’ to 2013 and ‘hello’ to 2014, let’s take a look at the 5 top hair fashion trends we will see in the new year.

Low Ponytails

Ponytails are fashionable at all times, but the way they are worn and the style does differ.  In 2014 we are seeing low ponytails, sleek and shiny in style.   Ponytails that fall from below the nape of the neck.   There are so many different ways ponytails can be worn, but look out for what’s hot in 2014.

Effective Hair Parts

We all part our hair a certain way, some have a natural part, others wear theirs all different ways.  But in 2014, we are getting creative with these and thinking outside the box a little.  Why not try o part your hair a bit lower down on one side more than normal, and flick the rest back the other way, or work more with flicked hair across the forehead to create a new style of fringe for yourself.  It’s going to be a trend in 2014!

A’la Natural

I know you’ll be glad to know that Natural is IN!   Time to let your natural beauty and hair flow live on!   Natural can be cutting edge and sexy when worn with the right outfits.  Some trends are even pointing to more natural makeup and complexion changes, let your natural beauty shine through!   You can now look your absolute best by applying less and being less stressed about the way you look.   Anything goes, and you can wear natural in an enticing way.

Neon Fashion Accessories

Maybe you wished this had ended with 2013, but it’s not the case!  We are LOVING the Neon colour range, its fresh, sexy and fun, and can add an amazing amount of life to a standard outfit.  You can also buy Neon coloured makeup these days, and we are seeing more and more people colour their hair in Neon colours, or add neon coloured tints.  It’s in in 2014.

Anything goes

As with any year, new fashions and styles are created sometimes by accident, other times on purpose, but there’s no doubt in our mind that 2014 will set new standards in every way.   It’s an anything goes world, we take something from the past and add a modern spiel  to it, to create something amazing.  2014 will be no different, with fashion rules being broken and re-invented in every area.

What are you going to embrace or try in 2014?  We’d love to know!