Red Heads!

Spice up your hair and change your look by adding RED! I have been coloring more red heads lately than I can count – and they’re loving it! Some people might think this look is not for them, but why not have fun with your hair? Keep the tone darker and richer for a classic look, add short betty bangs for an awesome retro look, or just add a hint of some red or copper on darker hair for a more subtle look.

Adding a little bit of red to a brunette hue can totally richen up your color and add depth. If you are a brunette and just want to warm up your color, ask your stylist to mix just a smidge of red into your color formula for some spice. Will look amazing in the sun!

Red fades just as much as any other color but tends to be more noticeable when it does. So keep up with regular color appointments to refresh the color and keep it looking vibrant. Try to stay out of the sun and use good products that can help prolong the life of your haircolor. There are even brands of shampoo that help deposit reddish tones while you’re in the shower!

Feel inspired for fall and take advantage of using your hair to make a bold statement.
Love, The Happy Hair Stylist

The Ponytail

You’ve put your hair up into a ponytail a million times without even thinking about it. But read some fun ideas below to consider taking your look to whole new level.

Low: looks best with a pompadour or some teasing to add some spice. Otherwise it can look a little too simple. If you don’t feel comfortable teasing or twisting hair back into a low ponytail you can also add fun accessories. Add a glitzy headband or clip in a cute flower near the base of the ponytail.

High: is the classic ponytail position that made Barbie famous. Make it retro with cute short bangs or look like a super model by positioning your ponytail on top of your head.

Side: ponytails are not just for little girls anymore. Placing the pony on either lower side of your head makes a fun flirty statement and looks very chic. So easy to do and also looks cute with headbands or other accessories.

Extra Ponytail Tips:

• Get inspired and leave a perimeter of hair out of the ponytail then twist or braid pieces you left out towards the ponytail and secure to hair tie with a bobby pin.
• Put up all of your hair in a ponytail. Take a piece of hair from under the ponytail and wrap it around your hair tie to hide it. Spray with hairspray and secure piece with a bobby pin into the base of the ponytail.
• Consider purchasing a hairpiece to clip over your ponytail to add length and/or volume to your pony. The celebrities do it all the time!

• Leave your pony straight and sleek or curl it for a fun bouncy look.
• Tease the top of your head before smoothing and pulling hair back into a ponytail. Adding this volume adds height, interest, and softness to the look.

So get that hair up and off your shoulders because it's gonna be one hot summer!
Love, The Happy Hair Stylist

Hair Partings

Get inspired and switch up where you draw the line…

The Middle Part
This part has a seventies flare that is fun and groovy. I love this look because it adds a fun retro vibe in a second. Works best on medium to longer hair with long to no bangs. This middle part looks classic and sleek when ironed straight or soft and flirty when you add waves or curls.

The Side Part
The beauty school rule about side parting is to match up the part with the center of your pupil. Try the classic rule or try a deep side part for a sophisticated vintage look. Side parts compliment most face shapes and work great for side swept bangs. If you can, try changing the side you normally part your hair on for an instant volumizing lift!

  
The Zig Zag Part
This was huge in the nineties and reminds me of Dixie Chicks music videos. Not such a hot trend right now to have a perfect zig zag but sometimes a looser/messy part can help shake up your routine. This part is great for adding volume because your hair will be parted and lay where it usually doesn’t. This zig zag part melts my hair styling heart when I see it on little girls so be inspired the next time you do your daughter’s hair.

World’s Apart
Sometimes cowlicks affect and unfortunately limit where you’re able to part your hair. Play around the next time you get out of the shower or ask your stylist after she washes to see where your potential problem areas are and find a part where your hair naturally falls. When you find the spot your hair cooperates the best you have found your spot. This way you are not fighting with your hair. I have helped many a client just by switching the side they part their hair. Sometimes it’s that easy!

Have fun with your hair today.
Love, The Happy Hair Stylist

Get Inspired with RED!

From auburn, to copper, to fire-engine red, heating up the color on your hair can be make a huge statement.

Add red highlights for a fun punch. Or if you’re a natural red head adding some bolder red or blonde pieces can really brighten and spice up your look.

Could this be you?
Love, The Happy Hair Stylist

The Ombre Hair Trend

This trend is so fun I decided to try it myself! Tons of celebrities have been using this haircoloring technique for a low-maintenance look that grows out beautifully. The term “ombre” describes a fading technique from dark to light in fashion. So basically the look is darker brown roots that gradually fade into light caramelly / blonde ends. Can be subtle or drastic depending on the look you want to go for. It is so low-maintenance because your naturally darker roots can grow out and blend right into your ombre style.

Not as low maintenance for clients who have grays as monthly touch ups would still be required to cover the roots. Great for those who want something fun and different.

So far I am loving the look myself and hope you are inspired to try something new as well.

Love, The Happy Hair Stylist

Get A Brand New Look for the Brand New Year

As a hairstylist, I am by nature creative and constantly trying to come up with exciting and fresh ideas for my clients and myself. Whether it’s subtle changes for more conservative clients, or dramatic makeovers for the more daring, here are a few fun ideas to consider to help you look and feel your best in the new year. Here’s to 2011!

The Ombre’ Color Technique
Rich dark roots that fade into light brown to blonde ends. This dramatic look is very trendy right now in Hollywood and certainly for particular tastes. The big pro about this look is because roots are so dark the color maintenance is easy peasy.

The Pixie!
Always a bold and daring cut but oh so stunning! Not for the faint of heart but amazing if you want to make a statement. Easy daily maintenance – just wash and go, but higher salon maintenance due to quick outgrowth of the style.

You don't have to have a crazy color technique or chop all your hair off to look amazing in 2011. My advice to you if you are looking to make a subtle change is to look at old photos of yourself through the years. When did you love your hair most and what did you like about it? When did you hate your hair most and what was it that drove you crazy? Answering these questions can help you make better educated decisions for color and cuts in your future. Talk to your stylist in depth about all your options. Consider all over base coloring to richen up dull tones, add highlights around your face to brighten up your look, or add a few lowlights if you are getting too blonde and washed out.

As far as getting a new haircut - you can change the shape of your cut without taking off length. Add shorter layers to add volume or make a goal to grow layers out for a sleeker look. Other changes to your cut could be to add some bangs, take two inches off at your next trim instead of one, or add layers just around the front of your face.

Hair is such a fun way to express yourself and your style so don't take your mop on top for granted. Make it the most it can be and choose 2011 to get inspired. I know I am!!!

Love, The Happy Hair Stylist