Is your New Years Resolution to be “more bold?” Or “try something new” Or maybe its just to reach your “full potential?” Well if it is, or if it isn’t, maybe it should be for your hair. And whether you want to go “long and luxurious” or “short and sassy” there is always New Years Eve to give ANY of the above a test run before you have to fully commit for an entire year. Here are a couple ways to dip your toe in the water and have a sassy faux look for what I am calling a New Year Fake Out. You can also see my segment on KEYE about each of these fabulous looks here!
LONG AND LUXURIOUS
AKA Clip-On Extensions
Adding length and volume to your hair is sort of like trying to lose weight. There is really only one right way to make the change but (as we all know) there are lots of ways to “fake it.” The “right” way is you have to grow more hair. The way to “fake it,” add more hair. So if length or volume is your ultimate goal you cannot beat clip-in extensions. Clip-in extensions are not as damaging as some permanent options and are a fun, easy, switch up for a night out. They come in all different colors and your stylist will be able to adjust the color, if necessary, to make sure they match perfectly.
Here are a few tips for clip in extensions…
1) Get them from a professional – Even though the brands on the market now come in many colors and lengths you absolutely can’t beat having a professional match your color and then cut them to blend with your current haircut.
2) Don’t push it with the length – For length AND volume I think you can easily add between 4 and 6 inches before it starts to look obvious. If you are just looking to add a little volume I would keep it to 2-3 inches longer than your natural hair.
3) Spray and tease then spray again! – When applying the extensions the closer you can get to your part the better and more natural they will look. Also if you spray the hair before AND after you tease it will give the clip-in’s something to grab onto.
4) Texture is your friend – When you are trying to blend your hair to match the extensions the more texture you create the better because you wont see lines from one to the other. For example, it’s best to apply the extensions and then curl both your hair and extensions together so they blend.
When it comes to clip-in extensions I offer a package that includes the purchase of the extensions as well as an appointment to cut and blend them. While you are there I will also teach you how to put them in yourself! The goal is that you have a look you love and can change out when you feel like it. Don’t worry, if you love the look but find you hate doing it yourself, once we have matched them, it’s just a small fee to come have them reapplied for any occasion.
SHORT AND SASSY
AKA Faux Bob
Are volume and length not your desire? Perhaps you are sick of your long locks and are entertaining the idea of something short and sassy? Well, a faux bob can be super fun for any occasion and can be a great way to test the waters of going shorter with out having to snip a single hair on your head.
Here are the how to’s for the faux bob…
1) Curls! Curls! Curls! - Start by curling your hair all over. It doesn’t have to be too perfect you are just working to put some extra texture in the hair.
2) The IMperfect pony tail – Pull the, now curled, hair, into a loose low pony tail allowing the shorter layers to fall out. (You can either do one main ponytail or two depending on how much hair you have)
3) Fold it Under - Fold the ponytail under itself and pin loosely so the hair begins to take the shape of a bob.
4.) Clean Up – Finally, finish by touching up all of the loose hairs (that fell out of the pony tail) by wrapping them around a curling iron. Then you can either pin them in to your new “faux bob” for a polished look or let them fall for a little messier finish.
Hopefully, you have some amazing plans for New Years Eve and some ambitious goals for you and your hair in 2011. Whether you are thinking shorter or thinking longer hopefully the above tips have given you some options you will love for experimenting.
To book an appointment you can call Martha Lynn at 512.586.9331
