3 Hairstyles Anyone Can Do With a Short Bob Haircut

One of my favorite haircuts of all time is the bob. There are many variations of this haircut, and it’s a look that will never go out of style. Sometimes people stray from cutting their hair above their shoulders for fear of high maintenance styling or not being able to just throw your hair up when you’re having a bad hair day. These are valid concerns, however shorter hair can be way more versatile that you think. If you have a few bobby pins and a curling iron, you’re pretty much good to go! Here are three easy ways to style a trendy short bob haircut and look amazing.

Look #1 – Curled

Short hair is beautiful when smooth and sleek, but my favorite look for this hair length is an effortless wavy texture. It’s so flirty and playful and can be dressed up or dressed down easily.
Here’s how to get the look:
1. To get the most volume and oomph, work with your natural texture. Don’t waste your time blow drying your hair smooth to then add the curls. Let your hair air dry, even if it’s messy and frizzy, and use that as your foundation.
2. Take a few sections around the top of your hair and wrap them around a curling iron. When you remove the curl, gently pull the hair down. This will help soften the curl and turn it into more of a wave. Don’t curl your whole head! Leave some of your natural texture within the curls you’re creating to keep this look more natural.
3. Once finished, tousle your hair with your hands and fluff it up!

Look #2 – Added Twist

If you get bored with wearing your hair all down, or if you hate when your hair falls into your face, this look is super cute and easy to create!
Here’s how to do it…
1. Part your hair to the preferred side and twist the front fringe area away from your face.
2. To secure the twisted hair, criss cross two bobby pins over it.
3. Take some of your hair that is left out and let it fall over the bobby pins so you cannot see them. You can always create this same look with a braid too!

Look #3 – Pinned Up

Most short styles are nearly impossible to pull up into a ponytail so at times this can make you feel stuck when you want to wear an updo of some sort. Bobby pins are your solution, your savior and your best friend.
1. With shorter hair, all you literally need to do is pull some hair back and pin it up. The messier the better! You’ll be surprised at how chic this can look.
2. If you prefer all your hair out of your face, just pin up any bits of our place. I personally love when a few pieces of hair fall out like my model is showing here.

Experts Weigh In: How Long Can You Go Without Washing Your Hair?

How long would you go between hair washes? We decided to get an expert opinion on the matter so we called up Brandon Martinez -- hair stylist and creator of B. The Product -- who told us, "Just in general people don't need to wash their hair as often. For girls, try to stretch it out, especially if you color your hair."
Indeed, nothing kills your color faster than frequent lathers, especially for red or brunette colored hair.
Martinez told us that guys don't really ever need to shampoo, unless they use tons of products or have gotten really dirty. He himself only shampoos when he's been surfing because the water is salty.
But we're not off the hook yet: Sarajane Lynch, creative director of the NYC salon Ion Studio explained that there can't be a one-wash-fits-all mentality because different hair types have different needs.
"Coarse, curly, dense textured-hair can go longer without washing because that type of hair is more dry and it absorbs the oil," she said. "It's more beneficial for people with that hair to notwash every day." Oil equals natural moisture for coarse hair.
Lynch herself washes every three days and prefers her hair in the unwashed state because "it performs better -- fresh, clean hair doesn't hold shape." Some people can't imagine not washing every day, even if their hair isn't oily, and Lynch says, "I think it's psychological. People get in the shower and think they have to wash from head to toe. People don't want to be 'dirty.'" Of course if your hair actually is dirty, no one is suggesting you shouldn't wash it. But how "dirty" are you really getting if all you're doing is going to and from the office every day?
So what about fine-haired gals who hate washing their hair every day but start to look like a greaseball by day two? Can you retrain your scalp to hold out? There is some speculation among stylists that drying your scalp out every day with shampoo prompts it to compensate by making more oil, and if you stop washing your hair every day eventually your scalp will adjust.
"It would be worthy of an experiment," says Lynch. So if you're a die-hard everyday washer, why not try out every 2 days for a few weeks and see how it goes?

keep fine hair from falling flat!

Fine hair can be a blessing and a curse. Blessing: Your hair is malleable and generally healthy. Curse: It can look limp and oily after one day. Not to fear! Follow these three basic rules and you’ll be flipping your full locks in no time.

RECONSIDER YOUR CONDITIONING
Conditioner can weigh down fine hair, but it’s still necessary if you color, heat-style, or have any damage at all. The perfect way to get around this is to condition before you shampoo. It seems counterintuitive, but if you only clarify your crown with an anti-residue shampoo after conditioning, it makes a world of difference in the cleanliness of your hair.

STRETCH YOUR STYLE
If you can make it, try to shampoo and condition every other day at the most frequent. Use a good dry shampoo in between washes to keep your hair volumized and smelling fresh, and dry shampoo can also be a great volumizer if your hair looks flat after blow-drying or if you’ve used too much product. If you DIY your dry shampoo, be sure to rub it in well to avoid the granny effect.

USE YOUR PRODUCT WISELY
After your shower, don’t slather on that leave-in conditioner or frizz reducer right away. Blow-dry your hair until it’s 50% dry, then work in your product from the back of the hair through the ends, skipping the roots.
 

Whose Side-Swept Curls Do You Like Best?

 

Like something out of a Hollywood movie from yesteryear, three celebrities stepped out this week with delicately cascading, side-swept curls. Jessica Chastain stunned at the opening night of her play The Heiress with her fiery red hair done in tight waves. Kelly Osbourne wore her lavender locks in a looser, wavier version of the style, while Lucy Hale went for full, bouncy curls at the Country Music Association Awards. Each star put her own spin on the vintage-inspired coif, but if you had to choose, who did it best?

Formal Hairstyles For Short Hair

How to Dress Up Your Short Hair

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What short hair lacks in length, it makes up for in style. But if you happen to have a cropped coif, you might get stumped on how to wear your hair for dressier occasions. Not anymore, with these three ways to dress up short hair.

1. The half-do: The great thing about the half-do is it's neither too sweet nor too formal. To get the look, apply a shine-enhancing gel or cream to damp hair and blow-dry using a round brush. Next create a deep side part and curl the hair with a one-inch barrel curling iron all over. Finish by pinning each side back behind your ears, letting your fringe hang over for a sexier, cascading effect.
2. The urbane dame: Reminiscent of the severe, strong-lined cuts of the late '80s and early '90s, this sophisticated style makes an impression. To re-create this chic coiffure, which was all over the Fall 2012 runways, simply blow-dry hair with a paddle brush to enhance its straightness, and apply gel liberally to your dried strands. Get it even more statement making with an exaggerated side part: another one of this season's biggest trends.
3. The up and away: This modified pompadour will add edge to just about any ensemble. It also provides a wonderful way to disguise too-long bangs.

 

Fall Beauty Tips

Get Your Beauty Routine Fall-Ready

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Just like you update your wardrobe for Fall, your beauty routine will likely need a new direction as the season starts to change. A few simple swaps are all you need to get cool-weather-ready. For a reminder on how to bring your beauty routine off the beach, grab your pumpkin spice latte and keep reading.
If you've been slathering on lotion to moisturize . . .
Try this: "As Winter comes, the humidity in your home drops. The air actually pulls moisture from your skin to improve the environment. To combat this, you'll want to reach for a moisturizer with a little more weight. Bring back your body butters, like L'Occitane Shea Butter Body Lotion. They'll moisturize deeply and keep your skin hydrated as temperatures start to plummet.
If you've been using a toner as part of your skin care regimen . . .
Many toners contain alcohol, which, paired with the windchill, can cause extra dryness. You can still get your toner fix, though. Switch out your alcohol-containing varieties for ones free of the ingredient, such as Nars Skin Hydrating Toner. If you've been opting for loose, beachy waves . . .
Try this: Fall is a great time to work with sleek updos. A tight, low bun adds a touch of glamour to any style. Work a hair wax over your style to tame any fly-aways. Looking for something a little more laid back? Pull your hair into a high topknot.
If you've been covering with tinted moisturizer . . .
Try this: For more coverage, bring your foundations back into rotation. Maybelline Dream Foundation  keeps things smooth without the heavy feel. Just allow your moisturizer to dry before layering on the foundation, and don't skimp on the SPF; you need it in the colder months, too.

How to Wear 1950s Eyeliner

The Secret Behind Emily Blunt's Perfect Cat Eye

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Emily Blunt always wears polished makeup looks, but her gorgeous cat-eye liner from the Salmon Fishing in the Yemen premiere has to be one of her prettiest. Makeup artist Jenn Streicher was inspired to play off the '50s silhouette of Emily's Naeem Khan dress, using Dior Style Liner's fine-point brush to create a retro cat eye.
Liquid liner is the best formula for creating winged shapes, but it's notoriously difficult to use. One way to make things a little easier, though, is with a fine-point brush. It's much more precise and makes the liquid easier to place, so you don't end up with big, sloppy lines.