How to Find The Best Hairstyles That Look Good On You

Are you tired of your hairstyle? Looking for something different and new? Finding the right hairstyle that works for you is a little more involved than bringing a photo in to your hairstylist. There are important steps to take well before you go to the salon. Find out how you can get your very best, flattering hairstyle.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hair tie
• Ponytail Holder
• Mirror
• Washable marker or bar of soap
• Internet access

1. 
    
   Determine your face shape

   Determine your face shape. Face shape is so important to the design of hairstyles. To determine your face shape, pull all your hair back into a ponytail. Use the ponytail holder to secure all hair off your face. Next stand in front of a mirror and trace the outline of your face on the mirror using the washable marker or the bar of soap. Stand back and look at the shape you have drawn. Does it look more oval, round, square, heart shaped or oblong? It could be the combination of any of these shapes

2. 
    
   Hair Texture is an important factor for hairstyles

   Determine your hair type.
   
   Straight Hair: This hair has no wave or curl. Straight hair typically has natural shine and body.
   
   Curly Hair: This hair has a tighter S-shaped curl with lots of volume. Curly hair is high-maintenance and can appear dull-looking and frizzy. Help from leave-in conditioners and shine enhancers will help alleviate this problem.
   
   Black Hair: This hair is usually dry, brittle and fine. Use of conditioning products and daily massage can gently promote health hair.
   
   Fine Hair: This type of hair can look very lifeless soon after washing. Always use hair care products specially formulated for fine hair.
   
   Chemically Treated: Many hair color processes can change the make up of your hair permanently. Always use shampoos/conditioners designed for colored hair. Also, check that the products contain sunscreen in them to protect your hair from damage caused by the sun.
   
   Coarse Hair This hair can look very wiry after shampooing. Use of leave-in conditioner to close and smooth the cuticle will help, along with regular deep-conditioning treatments.
   Hair type encompasses the condition of your scalp, the texture of your hair and how your hair reacts to the environment. There are four basic categories for hair type: Normal, Dry, Oily and Combination.
   
   To see what type of hair you have, drop one of your hairs in a glass of water. If the hair floats, it is either oily or healthy. (Oil and water don’t mix, so oily hair
   will float)
   
   If your hair sinks to the bottom, then your hair has absorbed water and is dry.

3. 
    

   Start Looking for Hairstyles. Look online for hairstyles that are suitable for your face shape. How can you tell? Look at the face shape of the person in the photo and determine if you have the same shape.
   
   Places to look include:
   
   http://www.hairresources.com
   http://www.hrhairstyles.com
   http://www.hairzingers.com
   http://www.hairstylesrx.com
   http://www.hair-styles-digest.com
   http://www.hairresources.net
   http://www.hrbangs.com
   http://www.hrpromhair.com
   http://www.insidepromhair.com
   http://www.hrweddinghair.com
   http://www.hrmenshair.com

Tips & Warnings

• A great place to try on hairstyles, without going near a pair of scissors is www.TheHairStyler.com and www.DailyMakeover.com
• If you are not sure about getting a particular hairstyle, be sure to ask your hair stylist for his or her opinion on how the style will look.

Resources

• Hairstyles Gallery
• Hairstyles, Celebrity Hair Styles Center
• Hair Styles Resources + Galleries
• Prom Hairstyles
• More Prom Hairstyles Ideas
• Hairstyles Resources + Links
• Hairstyles & More
• Try on Hairstyles
• Hairstyle Makeovers