Jan19

Michelle Obama has a new hairdo!

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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.

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Jan11

Foods for Naturally Shiny Hair

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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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Jan5

Repetitive Strain Injury is hazardo...

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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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Dec30

How to create hair that looks natur...

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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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Dec23

Brittany Murphy hairstyles made her...

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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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