Sandra Bullock’s hairstyle at the 2010 Oscars was simple yet elegant. The Hollywood actress picked up the best actress Oscar for her role in “The Blind Side” and looked great in a celebrity hairstyle.

I loved Sandra Bullock’s long sleek, side-parted locks. Her down-do hairstyle at the 2010 Oscars had a perfectly smooth finish. Tucking front sections kept her face in the spotlight and her Oscar hairstyle looked sophisticated.

The best hairstyles at the Oscars this year were understated yet elegant. Updo’s dominated the Oscar hair amongst actresses during the 82nd Academy Awards. Many actresses such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristen Stewart all had their chic updo’s photographed on the red carpet of Oscars 2010.

Stars who didn’t opt for an updo went for the sleek straight hairstyle. Sandra Bullock’s Oscar hair belonged to this category. The Best Actress Oscar winner’s side part and blow out looked simple yet classic paired with her more elaborate Marchesa dress.

Frederic Fekkai hairstylist Adir Abergel created Sandra Bullock’s red carpet ‘do. After the makeover, she was in a league of her own with long, glossy, side-parted hair that rocked the 2010 Academy Awards. Everyone was left wondering, how, exactly, does hair even get that shiny?

The secret to Sandra Bullock’s Oscar hair was revealed by Abergel when he said that he wanted to “bring back simplicity.” He stressed on the importance of using the right shampoo and conditioner to achieve shiny hair.

Adir Abergel coated Bullock’s hair with Smooth Finish Serum. He then pulled all of Bullock’s hair over to one side and added a wave at the end. This style seemed to be a popular style at the Oscars this year, as Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet were seen sporting similar styles.

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A haircut refers to a styling of head hair with the help of hair shears. It is done either to fashion the current style or attain a makeover. In any case, a haircut does make you look younger.

Ever since Susan Boyle’s Makeover, she has been looking younger than her actual age. Its surprising to see how a haircut helped her to alter her looks and appear younger and smarter.

Generally, a haircut is determined by many factors, such as the subject’s physical attributes and desired self-image or the stylist’s artistic instincts. Stylists use professional hair shears for hair cutting while considering the natural hair type and growth pattern, face and head shape, and overall body proportions.

The secret of looking five or ten years younger isn’t surgery or some beauty products. You just need a haircut to give yourself a new and younger look. Susan Boyle from Britain’s Got Talent had a makeover and everyone appreciated her new look.

So if you too want to add a bit more glamorous look to your personality, you should immediately visit a salon and have a consultation with the stylist.

Professional stylists will help you by suggesting the right kind of look for your age. By making use of professional hair shears, they will give you a completely new look which will boost your confidence and make you look youthful.

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Salon location is an important aspect that needs consideration while starting a new salon. Many successful salon owners credit the success of their business to their location of salon.

The first step to build any business is to know where you want to build it. An old adage says, the three most important aspects of opening a new business is location, location, location. This applies to every business and if you are planning to start a new salon, you need to carefully study the area.

Salon location should be such that it not only helps to attract clients but is spacious enough to accommodate a large number of clients. After all, you would never like to turn down clients because you cannot accommodate them. Those that are starting a salon for the first time may not realize the importance of location but it actually determines your success in the long run.

Salon location should be based on a needs assessment. This is a process which considers the traffic flow, view from the street and distance from competition. Hiring a demographic consultant can be a good option to help in finalizing the perfect location for your salon. If you cannot invest in a consultant, then you may working with local agencies and government departments. Most government agencies offer information for free or at a nominal cost but this is a time consuming process.

John Donato, one of Canada’s top stylist was featured on ScissorBoy’s cosmetology program and he too stressed on the importance of salon location. He said it is the location that provides maximum exposure to the business and makes success almost definite.

Every salon needs visibility to attract customers. While deciding location for salon, size is a very important aspect. Mostly, salons start out by renting a location but then they face problems in future as they grow and expand. Therefore, while deciding your salon location, consider your future requirements so that you can always enjoy a successful business.

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Hair serum is a hairstyling product that is used to temporarily add volume, body and shine to thin or flat hair. Applying hair serum is safe and an efficient way to keep your hair healthy.

Regular application of hair serum helps to bring back the luster and shine in hair. Our hair is subjected to extreme conditions such as pollution, exposure to the sun, dirt, etc. and these factors damage hair. In order to keep hair in a good condition, it is necessary to take proper care.

Using shampoo and conditioner will only add volume and keep hair clean. However, using hair serum has more benefits to hair than using regular shampoos. Hair serum contain humectants which work by attracting moisture from the surrounding areas to the hair strand. This makes hair look thicker and shiny.

Another benefit of using hair serum is that it protects hair from getting overheated due to the use of heated styling tools like curling irons, blow dryers, etc. It also solves the problem of tangle and prevents it from getting frizzy. Hair serum also protects hair from being dry, coarse and dull.

Application of hair serum

Applying hair serum is easy and similar to the way we apply our regular hairstyling products. However, there is a technique to apply it and you must follow proper steps to get optimum results after applying it.

To learn the correct way of applying hair serum, subscribe to ScissorBoy’s online cosmetology program. It features expert stylists who teach the proper techniques of styling your hair.

Visit www.ScissorBoy.com and learn the right way to style your hair so that you can flaunt it! If you like the tips & techniques, make sure you become a ScissorBoy fan and continue enjoying more free tips!

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What happens when you put 12 top stylists in a salon and turn up the heat with a $100,000 prize for the stylist that proves they are the best of the bunch? The result is Shear Genius. If you love all things hair then you need to tune in to Bravo’s Shear Genius Season 3 which has a whole new look promising more excitement. This is must see TV show for anyone craving their weekly salon fix now that Season 2 of Tabatha’s Salon Takeover is over.

Shear Genius premiers Wednesday, February 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo TV. Season 3 will feature Camila Alves in the role of host. The enterprising Brazilian beauty will take over the role formerly held by Jaclyn Smith of “Charlie’s Angels” fame. Camila will be accompanied by celebrity judges Jonathan Antin and Kim Vo. Orlando Pita also makes special appearances adding his voice of expertise as mentor to the contestants.

The special thing about Shear Genius season 3 is that it has gone international for the first time ever. After combing the world in search of top stylists, Bravo has assembled 12 remarkably talented individuals who will raise the level of competition as never seen before. The winner will receive $100,000 in prize money furnished by Nexxus Salon Hair Care, an apprenticeship with Nexxus and the chance to style hair for an Allure magazine photo shoot.

In each episode, the stylists compete in a short cut challenge – testing technical hairstyling skills, and in the elimination challenge they test creativity and advanced skills. From styling a risqué runway show where the hair must artfully cover areas the outfit does not, to a romance novel shoot, the competition gets fierce as the stylists strive to prove their work is “Shear Genius.”

The 12 cutting edge stylists you will see battling it out for the ultimate prize of Shear Genius season 3 are:

1. Adee – 36, Hometown: London, England
2. Amy – 25, Hometown: Toronto, Canada
3. April – 42, Hometown: New York, NY.
4. Arzo –35, Hometown: San Francisco, Calif.
5. Brian – 37, Hometown: New York, N.Y.
6. Brig – 33, Hometown: Simi Valley, Calif.
7. Faatemah – 36, Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn.
8. Giacomo – 43, Hometown: Austin, Texas
9. Janine – 28, Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
10. Joey – 29, Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
11. Jon – 38, Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
12. Matthew – 38, Hometown: Denver, Colo.

Get the low down on this season’s stylists here

Click here to see ScissorBoy in conversation with Faatemah Ampey

The world of styling is much bigger than just a salon – and Bravo’s Shear Genius shows you what happens behind the scenes when 12 top stylists from around the world get together under one roof to prove they are the best! This season the challenges are more glamorous, the hair more knotty, and the competition more fierce, as the contestants attempt to demonstrate that their style is a cut above the rest. Throughout the series, the stylists’ skills are put to the test as they find themselves working behind the scenes at an iconic Hollywood hotel, styling a celebrity at a glamorous home in the Hollywood Hills, and even in a rural barn.

Make sure you’re watching Bravo TV on Wednesday, February 3 at 10 p.m to watch Shear Genius season 3. Stay in touch with all the updates from the show by visiting: http://www.bravotv.com/shear-genius

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Michelle Obama is sporting a new hairstyle. The new hairdo isn’t as elegant like what happened in July last year. However, the First lady surely has a new haircut which looks like an above-the-shoulder bob.

She was seen with a shorter, above-the-shoulder bob when she accompanied U.S. President Barack Obama to Wilmington, Del., to attend the funeral of Vice-President Joe Biden’s 92-year-old mother, Jean.

The latest hairstyle of Michelle Obama is creating quite a buzz–it’s a sleek, full-bodied and blunt-cut bob which might remind you of the 1920’s actress Louise Brooks. This happens to be her first hairstyle of 2010 and sources say that this is the first time she has publicly appeared with her hair down in more than two months.

The first lady had allowed her hair to grow longer last year. Since November, she wore it mostly in an updo, tucked under or pulled into a tight bun. Second week of 2010 saw a new Michelle Obama hairstyle in which she cut off at least five centimeters of her dark locks with professional hair shears.

Michelle Obama’s new hairdo could possibly mean a serious return of the bob. Her blunt-cut bob is a strange choice of hairstyle since it is not so popular these days. A few celebrities who are seen sporting a bob are Victoria Beckham, Katie Holmes, Eva Longoria and Gwyneth Paltrow.

I think the new Michelle Obama hairdo has got connection with two special occasions for the Obama’s. The first lady turned 46 on Sunday, and next Wednesday marks the couple’s first year as President and first lady of the United States.

Do you like the new Michelle Obama hairdo? Tweet your thoughts: @thescissorboy

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Everyone desires to have healthy and shiny hair. It enhances your appearance and makes you look good. There are various ways to improve the health of your hair and mostly everyone ends up using hair products, but a natural way is by consumption of foods for hair care.

Hair products are not bad, but not everyone uses them in the right proportions and to the right extent. This is the primary reason why everyone experiences varied results after trying out a similar hair product.

There are some great foods which can help you to have naturally shiny hair. Different hair textures need different ingredients to make it shiny but by consuming these natural foods, you can guarantee yourself with healthy and shiny hair.

Eggs: These are a great way to attain naturally shiny hair. Eggs are often used in hair masks along with avocado and olive oil but do you know that eating eggs works too! It’s a quality source of protein and help in attaining healthy and strong hair.

Green Vegetables: A diet rich in silica, iron and calcium helps to reduce hair loss. Green, leafy vegetables are good mineral sources. Vegetables like Spinach, Broccoli, etc. are excellent sources of many minerals and help the body produce sebum, which acts as a natural conditioner.

Beans: You simply cannot afford to miss beans in your diet. They should be an important part of your hair care diet as they provide proteins and other minerals to promote hair growth. It is recommended to consume three or more cups of lentils or beans each week.

Water: Drinking water not only does your body good, but is essential to keep your hair shiny and fight dryness.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: These are one of the most important nutrients for healthy hair. Consuming foods like Salmon, Avocados and nuts like Almonds will help natural hair growth and make hair more smooth and shiny.

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Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is a topic that many hairdressers are familiar with. Many stylists make great careers in the hair industry but they are also exposed to health hazards if they are not careful.

Stylists have to work in salons for long hours while standing on their feet. Their hands are most critical as they help them make a living! The repetitive movement and regular strain on hands causes Repetitive Strain Injury. RSI has now been extended to include problems caused by static posture as well.

Other hazards which can risk a hairstylist’s health are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS).

CTS is a common disorder that affects the hand and wrist. It affects stylists because of repetitive usage of hair scissors and other barbering tools. In Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, the median nerve is compressed, causing changes in sensation, pain, and limiting the full use of the hand.

Occupational Overuse Syndrome develops over a period of time and unlike CTS it may indicate an injury, characterized by discomfort or persistent pain in muscles, tendons and other soft tissues. It occurs because of the repetitive strong movements and constrained postures.

Even if you have been in the hairdressing business for a short time, you might have experienced occasional pain in your wrists. This happens either due to holding hairdressing scissors in the wrong position or due to usage of low quality hair shears. Therefore, investing in good quality hairdressing shears is one way to avoid Repetitive Strain Injury.

Aaron Parnell who is better known as “The Vitality Man” had suggested some exercises for hairdressers when he was featured on the Cutting Edge Hair Show. As a vitality coach and fitness counselor, he demonstrated the best ergonomics and body mechanics for stylists.

If you are a stylist suffering from Repetitive Strain Injury or wish to prevent it, watch the Better Ergonomics for Stylists episode on ScissorBoy by visiting – www.ScissorBoy.com

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Each one of us likes to try different hairstyles once in a while. Sometimes we innovate styles our self or copy celebrity hairstyles. People who visit salons regularly would allow their hairstylist to create his own version of a hair ’do in which he may use hair shears and other barbering tools.

Have you ever noticed how naturally straight-haired celebrities show up at events with hair that doesn’t just look curly — it looks naturally curly. Their stylists must be using curling irons to create waves or curls in the hair to create curly celebrity hairstyles. There are different curling irons that can be used for to achieve different results but Nalu Waver allows you to do the wave in a whole new way!

Nalu is the Hawaiian word for wave, and like waves no two curls are ever alike. This iron was designed to enable a stylist to create hair that looks naturally curly. By weaving the hair through the barrels a stylist can add volume and create many different curl shapes and formations.

By weaving hair around and through the two rods, the size and spacing creates a more natural-looking shape, but without the frizz many naturally wavy women deal with. That smoothness is due to tourmaline, which emits shine-enhancing negative ions. Furthermore, it’s enriched with antibacterial silver to keep hair from smelling burnt or dirty.

This curling iron heats up quickly and has simple hair-type settings. The only catch in using Nalu Waver is that it cannot be operated by a single person. You’ll need an extra set of hands because it’s impossible to maneuver and hold it on your own.

Curls can add an alluring bounce to your hair and using a curling iron is a good option if you have naturally straight hair. However, if you decide to use Nalu Waver you must have a skillful friend or your stylist to assist you to achieve best results.

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Brittany Murphy, the actress who worked in films like ‘Clueless’ and ‘8 Mile’ has always sported great hairstyles. Her cute and inviting face was a perfect platform for any stylist to design innovative styles. Brittany always dressed with style from her hair to her toes and her hair always looked fascinating.

Brittany Murphy’s hairstyles were very popular and made her a hair icon. It’s sad to see one of the talented actress and singer gone. The 32 year old Brittany Murphy died following a cardiac arrest last week.

If you are a fan of Brittany, you should definitely try her hairstyles for this holiday season. The holiday parties are an excellent occasion to try on Brittany Murphy’s hairstyles as a way to pay her tribute.

Brittany had a narrow, heart shaped face and styles that provided some volume on the sides always looked good on her. She looked best with short to medium long hair that was full of bounce and fluffy volume in the form of curls, waves, or a lot of texture.

Brittany’s long blond hair looked adorable when she styled it in fascinating up styles or left it hanging loose and flowing down to her shoulders or accessorizing her lovely blonde tresses with headbands by sporting soft waves and sophisticated curls.

To get the Half-up with waves look like Brittany Murphy, follow these steps:

1. Start by curling dry hair with an iron.

2. You should tease the hair at the crown with a good teasing brush. This is essential as this style has a lot of volume on top.

3. Pull small sections from the temple back and secure with a clip.

4. Apply hairspray to the crown area to add shine to it.

If you have very long hair and wish to copy Brittany Murphy’s hairstyles, you may use hair shears to reduce the length.

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