Hairstyle Alternatives to a Ponytail
It is sad that most women with long lovely hair end up just tying their hair in a ponytail. There are so many more easy hairstyles for glorious long hair in lieu of the unexciting ponytail. Take a look at these hairstyles that will be a great alternative to your ponytail. They won’t take too much time to create and yet give you a new amazing look:
Loose chignon
A loose chignon is the fastest and easiest hairstyle alternative to ponytail that you can create that is stylish and elegant. All you need to do is tie the hair in a loose ponytail tied with elastic at the nape of the neck. Divide the hair between the elastic and the scalp in two creating a gap; pull the ends of the pony tail up and out the top through the gap. Repeat the process and this time tuck the ends in and secure it with booby pins or a beautiful barrette. Spritz some hair spray to set the style.
Braided bun
A braided bun is another easy to create hairstyle alternative to a ponytail that is super elegant and yet takes very little time to create. Tie your hair with elastic in a high ponytail. Split it into three sections and braid each section separately, creating three small braids. Braid the three small braids again into one big braid and wrap it around the elastic and secure it with pins. This braided bun can be made into a messy and sexy looking bun by keeping the braids loose and messy or classic and elegant with the braids done very tidy and neat.
Fishtail braid
A fishtail braid will provide you that wraithlike mermaid look that is super sexy and alluring with its messy and less than perfect look. This alternative hairstyle to a ponytail is a very popular hairstyle and is often seen on models and celebrities featured in fashion magazines. This hairstyle looks a bit complicated but in truth very easy to create. It is easier done when the hair is tied in a ponytail. Split the hair into two sections. Take a small piece of hair from the back of the right section and cross it over the same section to join the left hand section. Then take small piece from the left hand section and cross it again over the same section. Continue the process until you reach the end of the hair then secure it with an elastic. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS
Best New Long Hairstyles for a Square Face
A square face is characterized by a strong jaw and wide forehead. And lucky you, if you have a square face since some of the most recognized beauties such as Angelina Jolie, Demi Moore, Mandy Moore, Paris Hilton, Jessica Biel, Jessica Simpson, Mena Suvari, Rachel Bilson, Sandra Bullock are all square faced.
Paris Hilton and Mandy Moore
Long hairstyles with plenty of texture or very smooth and shiny are perfect for women with square face since they camouflaged or hide from view the angular jaw. When worn with a fringe, it is the best long hairstyle for a square face because it also covers the wide forehead. Check out these long hairstyles and see if there is one that will interest you:
Rachel Bilson
Long Hairstyle with Large Curls
Long hairstyle with loose curls throughout the hair with full bangs swept to the side is a best hairstyle for a square face. The loose curls draw away attention from the strong jaw line while the fringes hide the wide forehead. This long hairstyle also lures the attention to the eyes and the rest of the facial features.
Long Hairstyle with Small Curls
This hairstyle has small tight curls throughout the hair instead of the large curls in the first hairstyle but also comes with bangs or fringes. The tight curls are combed to frame the face to cover the angled jaw line and the fringes hide the wide forehead.
Long Wavy Hairstyle
This long hairstyle does not feature bangs or fringes but even without it, the hair still frames the face. The long wavy hair has a center part with a slight lift and entire locks are given soft waves with hair color highlights. The long waves are formed around the face to soften the angles and the slight lift at the crow makes the forehead look narrower. It is another best long hairstyle for square face. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS
Glamorous Retro Hollywood Hairstyles
Since the retro look is the look of the season, it is but timely to look back and recall the timeless glamorous hairstyles immortalized by the Hollywood divas of the past all the way from the 20s to the 60s. These glamorous Hollywood hairstyles of old are the driving force behind the current trendy retro hairstyles that are shaking the world of hairstyle fashion this 2011.
Finger Waves or Marcel Waves
Finger Waves are curls created by setting the hair into curls by squeezing hair lightly sprayed with hair spray ( at that time a hair lotion) between the fingers and allowing it to dry slightly and then combing the hair in alternate directions to create the waves. This hairstyle was very popular in the 20s and 30s and Hollywood beauties of those generations Jean Harlow and Bette Davis made this hairstyle their signature hairdo.
Marcel waves originally known as “Undulation Marcel” are not exactly the same as finger waves but they almost look the same. This hairstyle was created by French hairdresser Francois Marcel in the 19th century by using curling irons. The result of this process looks exactly like finger waves.
Modern day celebrities that have rocked the finger wave or Marcel wave are Charlize Theron, Katy Perry, Hale Berry, Drew Barrymore and Christina Aguilera.
Curly Hairstyle ala Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe singularly created a hairstyle and makeup trend during her time. Her sultry red lips and bombshell blond curly hair are Monroe’s signature look that has captivated millions of men all over the world. For women who crave romance, sex appeal and glamour in a hairstyle, this is for them. This hairstyle is soft and ultra feminine and done in controlled waves that can easily be made over into tousled mess up sexy curls.
Flapper Hairstyle
There are different types of flapper hairstyles, the most popular of which is the bob with bangs. The flapper bob hairstyle is cut bluntly around the jaw line or ear line like a boy’s. The Roaring 20s saw a lot of revolutionary changes in the way women behaved during that time. Cutting the hair short was such a big deal since the feminine image of that era was the Gibson girl with long abundant hair pulled up in the Gibson updo. Other glamorous Hollywood hairstyle of old was the Eton crop, a sleeker, shorter cut that clings to the head and the shingle bob, where the hair at the nape tapers into a V. these hairstyles are the predecessors of the bob. crop, pixie hairstyles that are great favorites for this generation’s celebrities. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS
New Long Hairstyles Ideas
Long hair is the ideal length to try several hairstyles and looks using various styling methods and hair color choices. Long hair can be wavy, pin straight, with bangs, without bangs, cut bluntly or layered. And for you ladies with long hair here are several styling techniques that you can experiment on to see what flatters you most:
Long wavy hair with a center part
A center part immediately offers a complete change in a girl’s look by opening the face. When teamed with long wavy hair that daintily frames the face, it gives a sexy and fantastic look that is great for every day wear and can be dressed down or up with the right hair accessories.
A side part and straightened locks
Wavy or curly hair that has been straightened is really great for long hair especially when teamed with a deep side part. The swinging long hair is given a sassy look with the flirty side swept bangs. The extra shine and gloss of straightened hair gives the hairstyle added glam.
A ponytail updo with curls
A pony tail updo with curls is a great alternative for a simple ponytail. Create barrel curls in front for that very attention – grabbing retro look and the simple lively curls on the ponytail gives the hairstyle class and elegance. For a perfect finish, wrap a few strands of hair around the elastic securing the ponytail.
Full wispy bangs with highlights
Long hair with highlights is the best way to transform your looks but when the look styled with full wispy bangs is truly stunning. Wispy bangs highlight the eyes and give the face a youngish look. And coloring the hair darker at the top of the hair and combining it with lighter hues at the end and middle length of the hair will give the hairstyle a real boost. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS
Stylish Celebrity Hairstyles Ideas 2011
Stylish Celebrity Hairstyles Ideas for Trendy Girls
For teenagers who are looking for a new hairstyle check out these trendy hairstyles of the most stylish celebrities:
Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff is one of the celebrities who have kept the bangs alive and trendy. She wears her hair long, sometimes straight, sometimes wavy and layered, sometimes in a low ponytail or a sexy messy updo but always with bangs. She wears side swept bangs- wispy or heavy, combed straight down that reach almost down to the eyes and a little longer on the sides or with a center part. Hilary is a very well-photographed lady and in majority of her photos she wears bangs that add softness and flatter her beautiful face. Hilary Duff’s stylish celebrity hairstyles are fantastic for young teenagers.
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan’s flowing at times red, at times honey blond or dark brown hair provides teens with a lot of stylish teen celebrity hairstyles to copy. She wears her long tresses simple but sexy enough for day time and evening dos. It is cut in layers that gives fullness and texture and allows for a sassy and sexy movement. Lindsay’s hairstyles are easy to achieve and are perfect for teens with a long oval face the same as Lindsay’s.
Brenda Song
Brenda Song’s dark hair has been an inspiration for many teenagers and even working women. She sometimes wear her hair long and straight, with heavy combed down bangs or parted at the center. But her medium length wavy hair or her long bob and short angled bob are great stylish celebrity hairstyles for teens. They are very modern and easy to manage.
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen Twins
The Olsen twins have been setting hairstyle trends even as toddlers. From their strawberry locks in ponytails and pigtails with bangs, they graduated to longer naturally flowing boho-chic hairstyles that are carefree and yet stylish and when the occasion calls for it, fashionable and elegant. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS
How to Maintain and Control Curls, Hair Tips for Men
How to Maintain and Control Curls, Hair Tips for Men
With the advent of so many hair care products for men, curl control should be the least of the problems of a man with curly hair. In fact with this multitude of hair products, curly haired men can now wear hairstyles that will show-off their curls while at the same time managing or controlling them without waste of time and money. Whatever your hair cut or hairstyle is the key for maintaining and controlling your curly hair is a small cache of quality hair products. Using just any drugstore products might permanently damage your hair and rob it of life and vigor. Here are some helpful tips for maintaining and controlling curly hair and having curls you can be proud of.
• Invest in quality pomade that you can use to control your curls on those special evening or day time engagements. You need not use them every day but it is important to have them handy when you need it.
• Experiment on some straightening cream that will also make your hair healthier. This is an option that you can take as part of your styling repertoire that will give you an instant new look. In time you can perfect the style you want without going to the harsher treatment you will get from the salon.
• Whatever your haircut or hairstyle is, it is important to use a hair oil conditioner for your scalp. For those with exceptionally thick and curly hair this is a must. Hair suffers and becomes dry because of lack of moisture in the scalp caused by the heavy weight of the curls when it dries after a shower preventing the scalp from breathing. Hair oil conditioner will help prevent this condition.
• Embrace your curls. In the end you have to accept the type of hair you were born with and embrace it. Choose a haircut that you feel comfortable in and suits you and your lifestyle. Women are more attracted to men who care for themselves, their hair, their looks no matter if their hair is straight or curly.
