New Hairstyles for 2011
“The year 2011 is shaping up to be a fantastic year in the world of beauty and fashion. Hair has volume and body with soft natural curls, color is fresh but not too harsh, and the finished texture is so varied that everyone is covered regardless of your hair type. Long, short and everything in between is in. Here are some styles to get you started:
This country beauty seems to always have her game on. Her hair for this particular awards show was put up into an up-do without looking overdone using the softly curled strands loosely bundled in back. It still has a ton of volume, but it's not slicked down and it doesn't look like a helmet, either. The overall effect is a feminine softness that looks touchable but still formal. That touchable softness is what's so hot now!
How To Get Carrie Underwood's Gorgeous Updo
Start by adding a volumizing mousse to damp hair and blow drying away from scalp with fingers instead of brush. When hair feels almost completely dry, use a large round brush to get maximum lift in your roots and create the volume in side swept bangs.
Use a larger barrel (1" or more) curling iron in the bottom half of your strands for smoothness and curl at the same time. Don't spend a lot of time making perfect curls because you're going to brush through it with your fingers before pinning it up.
Put some backcombing in where you need to pin it up to help lock the bobby pins in. For extra volume on top, spray the underneath with a root lift spray (like Big Sexy Hair Flip It Over – approx. $8 for 4.4oz) then brush with fingers back to the side you want the messy bun on.
Use a binder to secure a loose ponytail then wrap the ends around the binder randomly, letting loose ends stick out.
The finished look should be effortless. Spray lightly with a medium hold hairspray to maintain the soft look while holding the style in place.
The other trend that's huge for the coming year is a color style called Ombre. Using the color application technique Ballayage (freehand color), color specialists apply a lighter variation of your base hair color to the ends of your hair for a very natural and sun kissed look. Instead of having to worry about getting your highlights done every 6 weeks or so, you can have your stylist touch up the roots with your base color and redo the highlights when they get too close to the ends. The look can be subtle or more dramatic depending on your personality and style. It will save you a lot of money on your bill at the end of your services and you'll be trendy at the same time!
How To Get Sofia Coppola's Ombre hair
Sofia is sporting the wildly popular Ombre technique in her hair. Look closely at the ends to see the subtle lightness! This simple style takes very little effort but can be worn anywhere. After blow drying your hair, use a large barrel curling iron to curl large sections from the middle to ends away from your face. Brush through with your brush to smooth the curls out while they're still a little warm, then use your fingers to break it up a little bit. Spray with a hairspray like Tigi's Bed Head Masterpiece Massive Shine Hairspray (approx. $16 for 9.5oz) to finish the look.
Long Hairstyles for 2011
Long hair in the upcoming year is so soft. It's approachable. And it's doable! Rethink the way you style your hair – switch up the products you're used to and the way you curl your hair. New product innovations from most hair care manufacturers compensate for hot style trends, so try out what they're featuring now. Lightweight but great hold hairsprays, styling creams, shine serums… the list is endless! To get the same type of curls, don't curl all the way up. Smooth with a brush or break the curls up with your fingers, but don't try to make it look perfect. Invest in a great brush; fresh bristles won't grab and break your hair (Mason Pearson makes amazing brushes – check the chart for their complete collection). Try parting your hair on the opposite side to get more natural volume.
This is a perfect example of long 2011 hair! To get this style prep your hair with a styling hairspray then wrap medium sized sections of your hair quickly around the outside of a curling iron or get the new type of curling iron which has no clamp (like the Conair You Curl ). With the tip of the iron pointing down, wrap from top to bottom but don't start all the way at your scalp. Instead, start about 5 or 6 inches away from it. After a second or two, drop that section of hair and slide the iron out of the curl. Repeat all over your head without trying to make all the curls perfect and try to wrap the curls away from your face. After all the hair is curled, break through the curls with your fingers and shake them out. Smooth the top a little bit and finish with a medium hold hairspray.
To get this style, you'll need a 1" barrel curling iron and a little hairspray. Give yourself a straight side part and spray hair with the styling hairspray. Wrap 2" sections of hair vertically in the curling iron and hold for a couple of seconds, starting about halfway down your hair shaft. After curls are done all over your head, spray with hairspray and you're done! For a little extra shine, use a separate finishing spray in the mid-end lengths.
Full Bangs Are Back for 2011!
Full bangs are another thing you'll see popping up in the new year. They can be solid blunt cut, or layered and a little bit rounded to frame your face. If you don't think you have enough density to your hair to get them, ask your stylist or the local beauty supply store about extensions (go online and check out Sally Beauty Supply). There are pieces available as bangs or pieces you can use to create more fullness where it's lacking from using that hair for bangs. The extensions should be easy for you to use and blend in really well with your hair, so make sure you invest in some good ones and have your stylist check them out to cut them to suit your style and/or color them to help them match. While they're coloring your hair extensions, have them add some lighter shades to your hair in the hot Ombre style. Those lighter ends are sexy and add a lot of brightness around your face. They're so low maintenance, it's almost too good to be true!
How To Style Full Bangs And Large Curls
For gorgeous curls like this, find a clipless curling iron like the Enzo Milano Clipless Curling Iron. You want maximum volume in the roots, too, so start out by using a root boosting and texture creating product like Tigi's Catwalk Your Highness Root Boost (approx. $12 for 8oz). Once hair is prepped, use the curling iron to create vertical curls around your head. (You'll need to follow the manufacturers' instructions when using the curling iron because they get extremely hot and cause injury if you don't.) Just take iron and point the tip downward then grab a medium sized random section and wrap it around the iron starting about 4" from the scalp and working toward the tip. Use your fingers to separate the curls and create a rougher texture. Spray with a light to medium hold finishing spray.
Get out your large barrel curling iron for these sexy waves! Prep hair with a volumizing mousse and make sure it's completely dry before curling. Take small sections and carefully wrap hair around the outside of your curling iron from the middle to the ends, starting toward the top. Be very cautious when wrapping the ends because the iron is hot and you will get burned if you touch it. Quickly drop the curl after wrapping it all the way around and pull the iron out of the curl. Move on to the next section. When all the hair is curled, loosely shake them out using your fingers. If they appear too broken up, take a few of the curls and wrap them together. Spray with a volumizing hairspray like Big Sexy Hair Spray and Play (approx. $13 for 10.6oz).
Curls for Long Formal Hair
For all those with long hair going out on the town or to a special event, leave the curls and pin the ends up underneath. It's so easy and gives you a completely different look. If you want to add some bling, toss in a fun hair accessory like a headband or bow (check out Forever 21 for an affordable but awesome selection!). It's also great for those who want to try out new short hairstyles 2011 without having to commit to it.
How To Get Curls for Long Formal Hair
For your next hot date, try this cute 'do. After curling your hair, gather the ends together and loosely roll the up and under. Secure them using bobby pins. If you roll too tightly, you'll lose the full effect at the base of your hairline. For finer hair textures, make sure you create some backcombing underneath so those bobby pins have something to hold onto. To enhance the style, use an old brooch and pin it on the side, right above your ear.
Medium Length Hairstyles for 2011
If you're the medium length girl, use these styles to help you update and freshen up your look. Smooth strands and gently curled hair looks chic and professional. You can dress it up or play it down. This length may look limiting, but it's actually really versatile! You can add hair accessories from Zappo's with little effort or change the texture by using a different styling product (go to Ulta's online shop for a wide selection and great prices).
How To Get This Medium Length Hairstyle
Aveda's Control Force Hairspray ($25 for 9.1oz) is a great new product that can help you get the weightless volume you need while still holding everything in place. Before styling, flip your head upside-down and spray the underneath. Use your fingers to "fluff" your hair before flipping it back over. Use a flat iron or large barrel curling iron to toss some quick stretched out curls in the ends of your hair and finish it off with another round of hairspray. This is a firm hold hairspray, so a little goes a long way! It's fast and easy and looks effortless.
Tip: Instead of using a curling iron to get your curls, switch it up by using a round brush instead! A medium size will give you volume and lift that hair up without a lot of extra effort (Here's a big selection to choose from).
Medium Length Bob Hairstyles for 2011
Want the volume without the curl? Use a larger round brush instead. To keep it from looking like the outdated bob, don't stress about making it perfect. You definitely don't want to look like you've got helmet hair and that extra texture keeps it trendy. Try using Fekkai's Coiff Bouffant Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel (approx. $23 for 5oz)
How To Style A Traditional Medium Length Bob
For all you ladies who want a more traditional look but still want to feel like you're keeping up with the trends, there's hope! Rock the bob you've got using a little bit different technique and perhaps a different styling product for this updated version of the classic. Volumizing shampoo and conditioner will help add more natural body without all the backcombing and smoothing from the 80's and 90's. Combine that with a styling cream for smoothness and texture (try Redken's Thickening Lotion 06 Body Builder – approx. $13 for 5oz) with your large round brush and blow dry your hair in the opposite direction it lays for maximum boost. That large round brush should give your ends the roll under you're looking for, but if it's not enough, you can use your flat iron on a lower setting to help them along. Use your fingertips to break up the texture even more if necessary while still keeping your shape intact. When you've got it in exactly the right spot, use a light to medium hold hairspray to lock the style in while maintaining the touchable look.
You've got that perfectly shiny hair and a clean cut bob and want to be up to date… no worries! Add the volume using volumizing shampoo and conditioner, use a lightweight smoothing product, and stay away from heavy hairspray. You want your hair to look soft and healthy, and the way to do that is a smoothing product like Aveda's Light Elements Smoothing Fluid (approx. 3.4 oz for $28).
How To Style A Soft Medium Length Bob
For this sweet and soft bob, try using Aveda's amazingly popular Smooth Infusion line. The shampoo and conditioner work together to soften hair by up to 60% and the Style Prep Smoother and Light Elements Smoothing Fluid finish off the combo with heat protection, humidity protection, a smooth surface for your hair, weightless free-flowing movement, body and natural shine. (Shampoo 8.5oz $21, Conditioner 6.7oz $21, Style Prep 3.4oz $24, Light Elements 3.4oz $24) Use products according to manufacturers' instructions for best performance. If after blow drying your hair you still need to smooth some strands, use your flat iron on the lowest setting you can while still smoothing the hair. The goal with your flat iron is to smooth the hair without scorching it. Too much heat can actually create added texture instead of removing it.
One more option to updating your 2011 style...
is to change things up by requesting a different finish to your haircut. Regardless of the length of your hair, your stylist should have the tools and skills necessary to refine your style into something remarkable. There are a lot of different cutting techniques that can completely change the texture of your style and the way it lays when styled, so do your homework and find a photo of a style you love before heading to the salon to get your new and improved cut. Head to a gallery on hairstyles to look for the length and style that suit you best!
How To Style A Medium Length Hairstyle for Fine Hair
If you've got really fine hair that doesn't seem to cooperate regardless of what you do, adapt to your hair and what it's telling you. Use a product system that enhances your hair like the Chi Magnified Volume System. (Shampoo, Conditioner, Spray Foam and Finishing Spray approx. $30). Blow dry hair from the crown toward your face using a paddle brush for extra fullness and smoothness, then use a low setting on your flat iron to smooth strands. High settings may give you perfectly straight hair, but they also have a tendency to smash the cuticle of your hair completely flat which takes the volume and body away leaving you with limp looking hair. Experiment with your flat iron to find the right setting for you. Once hair is styled, spray lightly with the finishing spray or use a lightweight texturizing balm to create more definition
Recap: the MOST important things for your hairstyles for 2011 are touchability, texture and volume. And to really be on top of the trend and save yourself money, get the Ombre color done!
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