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HAIR STYLE
WOMEN
Many of us are not fully aware of the fact that a particular
kind of style will go well with our facial structure. A trend in
Kerala is fast growing where the styling of one's hair occupies
a prominent position in the general make up of every individual
and is fully prepared to dish out a considerable sum of money to
maintain an elegant look.
The right way, is to find what works with the structure and make
our face look flattering. A flattering hairstyle can be the most
important single factor in your appearance. Not only does it
tell about your character, it balances your body, frames your
face and complements your clothes and lifestyle. A really
professional haircut is a valuable investment, because it will
make you feel good as well as look good.
When choosing a new hairstyle you should look carefully at the
shape of your face.
What kind of face
do you have?
Oval Face
If you have an oval face, you are lucky, as any style will suit
you. A
long face is best complemented by short hair that is quite full,
with a fringe. Don't go for a severe long hairdo that will only
make your face look longer.
Round Face
If you have a round face, you should aim to add length. If you
don't want long hair, part your hair on the side or add fullness
on top. Avoid a neat bob with a fringe. A round face gives an
overall appearance of roundness. A full face is flattered by a
short, layered cut. The top of the head should be given a
‘long’ look with a layered, curly style, extending to the
back. If making a topknot, get a lot of elongated tendrils out
that balances your face. A lot of volume to the hair will give
it a flat look. A severe, tied back style also makes the face
look rounder.
Square Face
A wide forehead and square jawbone means you have a square face.
A style with the hair 2.5 cm, or so below the chin sits pretty
on a square face. If your hair is thick or wavy, you can go all
one length. With straight or fine hair, you can opt for a slight
angle in the front. Do not go in for bobs. Blunt clipped bangs
are also not recommended because they would emphasize the square
ness of your face. All a square face needs is a little softening
if the jaw line is too heavy. Draw the attention away from the
jaw with a diagonal fringe forward from the hairline and around
the ears if you wear your hair up, or long loose hair with a bit
of bounce below chin level.
Heart Shape
A Heart shaped face is also easy to flatter. All you need to do
is avoid a heavy slab of fringe that will make your face into a
triangle. A softer fringe will help. Try a soft fringe too for a
high forehead, or try a very heavy fringe that stars quite a way
back and is 'V' - shaped, with the point of the 'V' in the
centre of your forehead. If you have a receding or double chin,
you need to draw attention away from it. Your hair will look
best either piled to the top and back of your head, to balance
the chin, or hanging loose to hide it. A large nose needs a
short, fluffy style anything sleek or straight will only
over-emphasize it.
Long Face
A long, thin face with a narrow chin is oblong. A short, perky
bob will go very nicely with your kind of looks. It should be
short at the back and the angled chin length, in the front.
Wearing it with a side parting, with bangs brushed to the side,
rounds out an oblong face. A longer bob, about five-cm, below
the chin, will also look good on this kind of face. Layered hair
will not suit you at all. Long hair, too, makes the face seems
lengthier
Hair Colouring
Post Perm Tips
1. Don't wash newly permed hair for 48 hours after processing as
any stress can cause curls to relax
2. Use shampoos and conditioners formulated for permed hair to
help retain the correct moisture balance and prolong the
perm.
3. Always use a wide toothed comb and work from the ends
upwards. Never brush the hair.
4. Blot wet hair dry before styling to prevent stretching.
5. Avoid using too much heat on permed hair. If possible, wash,
condition and let dry naturally.
6. If your perm has lost its bounce, mist with water or try a
curl reviver.These are designed to put instant volume and bounce
into permed hair.
Bronze or
Blonde
Colour has come a long way and we are and Indian women are more
willing to experiment now than we were willing to earlier. A
head of coloured hair, even in the 1980s, drew a lot of
attention and appreciates glances. But today, take a quick look
around you and you will agree that 80-90 per cent of young
college girls and even career women have coloured hair. And
unless it is crazy colour, it is considered normal and
acceptable. Should you or shouldn't colour your hair is a
question you often ask yourself. Here are a few answers to help
you make up your mind about colouring your hair.
Are hair colours
safe?
Yes, they are totally safe, in fact most of the colours today
have special polymers and conditioners incorporated in them to
make them superior to hair colours which were available earlier.
These polymers and conditioners actually penetrate the hair
shaft and enter the cortex, mending any damage in the normal
hair structure. They smoothen the outermost layer of hair that
is made up of cuticles, which appear like tiles on a roof under
the microscope. The ultimate effect after the use of such a
product on your hair would be shinier, smoother and healthier
hair. So far there appears to be no connection between the
application of hair colour and the appearance of Gary hair. Hair
turns grey due to the inability of hair to produce melanin in
the early stages of hair growth.
Melanin is the colour pigment in your hair, which can be black,
brown, red or yellow. The individuality of your hair colour is
determined by the percentage of each colour pigment, making each
personas hair colour characteristically their own. Poor diet,
illness, age, heredity, etc. can cause the acceleration of grey
hair and the actual use of a hair dye has nothing to do with the
greying process.
Which colour suits you the best is the question you should ask
your beautician. Let her know if you had coloured or hennaed
your hair earlier, the products you used and whether you had
straightened or permed your hair. Also have your hair checked
out for porosity or elasticity, both of which play a major role
in how healthy you hair, will look after the colour. Discuss
this with her in detail how long the process will take the cost
and after care you will require to keep up the effect. You must
also take a stand test so that both you and your hairdresser
know what to expect at the end of the process.
What are the side
effects of colouring?
If a professional taking into account all the above points does
colouring, the side effects are almost nil, especially if the
client follows the after care recommended. However, it is very
important that your hairdresser recommends a patch test in
addition to all the points mentioned above, especially with a
product you have not used before. This is to check for allergic
reaction before carrying out the colouring process. This should
be done at least 24-28 hours in advance.
What do you need to maintain the colour and the quality of your
hair?
Certain fashion colours fade easily and you may need to go back
for a rinse once a month, for example, in the case of wine reds,
you would need a regular touch up or rinse to maintain their
intensity. In the case of grey hair, it would depend on the
individual growth rate of hair. On an average, hair grows
½"- ¾" every month, so a touch up once in 20 days is
a must for grey hair.
For those with no grey hair and a mild colour not too different
from their natural colour, a touch up once in six months is
ideal. For those with a drastic or dramatically different hair
colour, a root touch up is important.
The after care needed is usually a shampoo for colour treated
hair, which increases the life of your colour and conditioners
to protect your hair. Too much exposure to sun, sea and chlorine
should also be avoided.
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