Hair Styling

You've finally decided you need a new hairstyle. Perhaps you've seen a hairstyle you love on a celebrity in the latest blockbuster movie or TV show. Maybe your co-worker has a new style that you...

Short hair can be just as versatile as long hair, and can be styled in many different ways. For an easy, fashionable hairstyle, follow the lead of celebrities like Sharon Stone and Victoria...

Chopped and layered hairstyles are not new. In the 1970s, shag hairstyles incorporated chopped looks and layers. Chopped and layered hairstyles can be worn by both men and women and are best...

Alison Sweeney, host of TV's "Biggest Loser" and star of "Days of Our Lives," has shiny blond hair many would like to replicate. With detailed photos and a stylist's help, it's easy to achieve...

Choosing the perfect hairstyle involves several factors, and the most important is realizing that one size does not fit all. Face shape, hair texture and the amount of styling time and effort...

Being a teenager usually means trying to keep up with all the latest trends in haircuts and fashion. Today's fashions are relatively tame compared to the crazy hair of the 1970s and 1980s, making...

During your teenage years, you'll want to experiment with different looks and fashions to express yourself and figure out who you are. Naturally, hair will go along with that process. The great...

Whether a girl's hair is thick or thin, short or long, there are many different ways to style it. Several hairstyles can provide a flattering frame for your face. A stylist can help you to find...

Many black women wear their hair short because of its low maintenance, no-fuss appeal. Celebrities like Halle Berry and Rihanna have embraced the short hair trend for many years. There is a major...

Your long, curly hair is going to look great on prom night. Depending on how it's styled, your hair can make your overall look romantic, exotic or classic. For prom, you'll want to style your long...

You've spent some time growing your hair long, but you're ready for a change. If you fear cutting your hair because you think short hair is unattractive or lacks styling options, you'll find...

Although it is the envy of many who struggle with thin hair, very thick hair can be a challenge. Many styles that look wonderful on hair of normal thickness become frizzy and hard to maintain when...

If you're planning to get an emo haircut, having long and thin hair will work to your advantage. Many girls getting these types of cuts will try to thin out their hair with so-called "thinning...

Very few black men prefer to wear their hair long, unless it happens to be in dreadlocks or cornrows. but even so, there are a number of different ways for them to wear their hair short. These...

Fringe bangs, bangs which fall straight down the forehead, have been around as long as people have been cutting their hair. Fringe bangs can help mask issues with the face such as acne or a large...

Having a professional stylist use extensions on your hair is often much better than doing it yourself; they have experience that you may not, and they have many tips and techniques that you may...

The demands of kids, grandkids, and work leave women over 40 with less time and energy to devote to their own appearance. If you still want to look stylish, a low-maintenance hairdo is a must....

Being a teenager has its advantages: you cannot be expected to be predictable. Change your hairstyle as often as your mood strikes you and add temporary haircolor for more fun. Read labels and use...

On your wedding day you want everything to be perfect, including your special hairstyle. Just as you've planned every other detail of your wedding, your hairstyle shouldn't be left to chance on...

Having fine hair is a drag. If you grow it too long, you stand the chance of it hanging flat and dull. If you keep it short, you may have a hard time maintaining a style or you miss out on the...

As a teenager, you'll want to express your individuality with your haircut or hairstyle. Whether you're wanting to update your look or give yourself a complete makeover, a new hairstyle is a great...

Hairstyles for black men cover more than the standard short Afro, buzz cut or bald shave. It can go beyond cornrows and other braids. For men who want to work with their natural curly hair instead...

Whether you choose to cut your hair shoulder length or want to wear your hair long, there are many ways to create volume for fine or thin hair. Flattering hairstyles exist for all hair types. Your...

Sport a fashionable short do this season with a smart short haircut. Short hair looks sexy on plenty of celebrities, and you can get some of the same looks with a little help from your blow...

Girls with straight hair always long for a head of ringlets, girls with curly hair always long for sleek, straight-as-a-board hair, but what about all the girls in between? Wavy hair can prove to...

Messy men's hairstyles have been in vogue for men all over the United States from Brad Pitt to Zac Efron. This hairstyle may look like it is a wash and go affair, but some men spend hours trying...

The trick to a 1950s hair style is teasing and backcombing curled hair until it takes the desired shape. Take a step back in time in a mid-century style with help from a state-certified...

Rockabilly hairdos can be as simple as perfecting a pompadour in the front of the hair. See what a rockabilly style looks like with help from a state-certified cosmetologist and hair stylist in...

Becoming a hair stylist involves completing a certain number of hours of classes and hands-on work, some of which revolve around other beauty categories like skin care. Complete beauty school to...

Handling hair-cutting shears properly is important for the comfort of the hair stylist in addition to the quality of the haircut. Find out how to properly hold and use shears with advice from a...

Thinning scissors are great tools to create texture, volume and movement. Understand the proper way to use thinning shears with advice from a state-certified cosmetologist and hair stylist in this...

Braiding is a simple weaving technique that can be used to create a variety of hair styles. Find out how to create a basic three-strand braid with advice from a state-certified cosmetologist and...

To straighten curly hair, begin by blow drying the entire head using a large round brush, and then polish the style using a hot flat iron. Transform a curly head of hair to a sleek, smooth hairdo...

Without using any hair products, straight hair can be curled using a hot curling iron, a wet-set technique or a pin-curl method. Achieve product-free curls with help from a state-certified...

A pompadour is a great feminine hairstyle that can be executed with either short or longer bangs. Backcomb the front before pinning it into a pompadour shape with advice from a state-certified...

When roller wrapping hair, it is important to part the hair into sections that are no wider than the roller itself. Keep the hair damp while roller wrapping it with help from a state-certified...

The best way to straighten medium hair is to clip up the top section of hair, straighten the bottom section with a flat iron, and work up to the top layers. Create a perfectly straight style with...

To make hair dye last as long as it can, use a shampoo especially designed for color-treated hair, along with a highly moisturizing conditioner. Protect an expensive dye job with help from a...

Keeping haircuts stylish is a full time job. Hair grows so quickly and in no time the balance is lost. It's the weight of the hair that throws it off and makes hair look out of shape. Of course,...

The runways show not only fashionable apparel, but fashionable hair. Hair trends have evolved from a structured, intricate architectural look to a more romantic, low-key feel. Color trends have...

Finding funky new ways to style your hair will keep your look updated and help bring out your best features. If you've always wanted to try a micro-short pixie cut or platinum blond tresses, go...

Whether you are new to an area, or looking for a change from the place you regularly go, finding a new beauty salon can be a bit scary. There are plenty to choose from, but it's hard to trust...

You have your cosmetology license and now you're a hair dresser. Whether you work for yourself or for a salon, you know it isn't a business that's all glamour. In addition to making clients' hair...

Although it may appear to be thick, curly hair is often thin and fragile. The wrong hairstyle and products can weigh your hair down and pull the curls out of place. "Layered" is a style in which...

Finding a hairstyle that is right for your face shape and reflects your style can be difficult. Consulting a professional stylist is the best way to make sure you get a good style that suits you....

A bad hair day happens to every woman every once in awhile - however, have you ever wondered why some women NEVER have bad hair days? Most of the time, they do - but they plan ahead and find a...

Celebrity culture, movies and music are just a few of the places where today's teenagers get ideas for how to wear their hair. The phenomenon is nothing new: Farrah Fawcett's golden locks inspired...

Hair weaving is a popular salon procedure. What many clients don't realize is that there are several methods for attaching hair extensions, ranging from short-term to long-lasting. While some...

Fads are fleeting. Trends are changing a mile a minute. When you're a teen, keeping up with the hottest new looks can be exhausting, especially when it comes to hairstyles. When choosing a new...

Scene Hair or Scenic Hair as some teen describe it - is different than EMO Hair. Scenic hair is more upbeat and fun with lots of volume and give the ability to have a variety of styles and...