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Friday, June 25, 2010
The Pixie Cut
The 'Pixie Cut' is making a comeback! It started in the twenties with women rebels stretching their boundaries of decency with scissors in tow. It's a significant style and even though short it has some versatility, (pumped up with volumizer, slicked down with gel, adorned with barrettes, headbands, flowers). Perfect summer cut and great for those with fine textured hair. Wavy hair looks good with it as well but we have to do a bit more styling to it.
The thing is, I was looking on-line to see what's in now and so many people have labeled any shorter haircut as a pixie. No! So, here it is: a pixie cut is cropped short in the back and on the sides and two to three inches longer in the crown or top of the head. It can also be short all over with longer fringe (bangs) or longer in the swirl to cover cowlicks.
Who does it look good on? A woman with confidence and fine features. High cheek bones, big eyes and full lips are played up with such a sassy style. Think Halle Berry, Eva Pigford and Alyssa Milano. Lots of texture (razor, slide cutting, chunking) comes into play with this type of cut. So, if you dare, (which I say, 'Go for it!') keep in mind that it will lose shape fast. So, trims should be scheduled every four to six weeks to keep it looking best.
Have fun with it. Get some awesome earrings and necklaces, a sassy new color shade, play up your cheeks, lips or eyes with beautiful simple make up. But above all, pair it with a bright smile, confident posture and a genuine personality and you are sure to shine!http://media.photobucket.com/image/alyssa%20milano%20short%20hair/charmed_lover34/Alyssa%2520Milano/Alyssa_Milano77.jpg
http://www.haircutshairstyles.com/img/photos/full/2009-06/halle_berry_new_short_pixie_haircut259.jpg
http://www.hairstyles53.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/eva-pigford.jpg
The thing is, I was looking on-line to see what's in now and so many people have labeled any shorter haircut as a pixie. No! So, here it is: a pixie cut is cropped short in the back and on the sides and two to three inches longer in the crown or top of the head. It can also be short all over with longer fringe (bangs) or longer in the swirl to cover cowlicks.
Who does it look good on? A woman with confidence and fine features. High cheek bones, big eyes and full lips are played up with such a sassy style. Think Halle Berry, Eva Pigford and Alyssa Milano. Lots of texture (razor, slide cutting, chunking) comes into play with this type of cut. So, if you dare, (which I say, 'Go for it!') keep in mind that it will lose shape fast. So, trims should be scheduled every four to six weeks to keep it looking best.
Have fun with it. Get some awesome earrings and necklaces, a sassy new color shade, play up your cheeks, lips or eyes with beautiful simple make up. But above all, pair it with a bright smile, confident posture and a genuine personality and you are sure to shine!http://media.photobucket.com/image/alyssa%20milano%20short%20hair/charmed_lover34/Alyssa%2520Milano/Alyssa_Milano77.jpg
http://www.haircutshairstyles.com/img/photos/full/2009-06/halle_berry_new_short_pixie_haircut259.jpg
http://www.hairstyles53.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/eva-pigford.jpg
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
My Trip to Charleston
I went to Charleston, South Carolina for a few days and recharged my battery. It was a get-away for mom and I and it was HOT! Not in that, we had such a fabulous time, but in temperature. We made the most of it. Of course, staying in the decadent Charleston Place Hotel helped quite a bit! hee, hee, hee
We went to the spa for pedicures. Mom chose her classic red and I went with trendy jade green. Chanelle did a great job. She was gentle, quiet and thorough. I am usually not a fan of people touching my feet but she put me at ease. So, if you get over that way look her up.
We also did an evening sailing. Not much wind by still therapeutic to the soul being on the water watching the dolphins and pelicans fishing for their dinner. It made me think I could easily live on a houseboat, of course I would have to figure some thing else out for hurricane season.
When we arrived there was a cute salon that caught my attention, Trend Benders, so before we left I let my curiosity guide me through the doors. I met Hassan who, while working on a client, had a brief conversation with me. He's been at that location for 16 years and from what I could tell is still a visionary. He was sharing his idea of making curly hair like mine straight but in a more healthy way. It was energizing to see someone who has been in the industry as long as he has still have that twinkle in his eye and continuing to think about ways he can stretch and pull the tools and techniques he has to create something new for the benefit of the people he knows and may meet. Quite a character! I hope to still have his smile sixteen years down the road.
Charleston streets were charming full of history. However, there was not much diversity so I stuck out with my dark curly hair. I didn't mind though. It's ok to stick out in a crowd when you're fabulous! :)
When we arrived there was a cute salon that caught my attention, Trend Benders, so before we left I let my curiosity guide me through the doors. I met Hassan who, while working on a client, had a brief conversation with me. He's been at that location for 16 years and from what I could tell is still a visionary. He was sharing his idea of making curly hair like mine straight but in a more healthy way. It was energizing to see someone who has been in the industry as long as he has still have that twinkle in his eye and continuing to think about ways he can stretch and pull the tools and techniques he has to create something new for the benefit of the people he knows and may meet. Quite a character! I hope to still have his smile sixteen years down the road.
Charleston streets were charming full of history. However, there was not much diversity so I stuck out with my dark curly hair. I didn't mind though. It's ok to stick out in a crowd when you're fabulous! :)
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