Posts with tag HairStyle

Britney is back indeed! We can't wait to see the MTV special. Her new album "Circus" is scheduled for release on December 2rd, and the songs were just leaked all over the internet. And sure, they sound okay, but we predict that the big fuss will be over everyone copying the long, blond, old school glamor waves she wears on the album cover.

OMG, you guys! Sarah got a bang trim!

Whether you're a stylish sixth grader or a fashionable college freshman (or a mom to either of the above), chances are that you're not a fan of having to make it to your 8:00 class. When we were in school, it took us forever to do our hair in the morning, and trust us -- we weren't going to school with bad hair.

We still don't go places with bad hair, even really early in the morning, but we have learned some tricks for cutting down on the time spent on our hair in the morning, which allows us an extra 15 minutes of beauty rest. Check out our gallery for tips and tricks for all kinds of tresses, and let us know in the comments if you have a shortcut of your own!

Most women have learned certain beauty tricks that keep them from looking older than they are (or looking their age, as the case may be). In Hollywood, youthful looks seem to be the primary goal of many actresses, so naturally one would imagine that it's the one place where women would make sure to find a fresh, age-appropriate 'do.

However, that's not always the case.

Stephan Zenz is a DJ turned stylist who has worked on hair in London, Germany, and now has a salon in the Philippines where he tends to the manes of the rich and famous. He's worked with every hair type under the sun and has some real goodies to share.

Now that we've got that out of the way onto his styling tips.

We've shown you a few headbands throughout the "Why aren't you wearing this?" series, and often, they cost a pretty penny. And if you love it, and you have the cash, there's no reason not to spend $50 on a headband. However, if you're short on cash but still want the look, there are plenty of options.

One place that's great to shop for cheap little accessories that you'll only wear a few times is Forever 21, which is where we found this Textured Ribbon Headband for ... wait for it ... only $2.80! Seriously! And it's cute!

According to StyleList, bangs continue to be a hot trend, but how do you know if they're right for you? You could, of course, try out some fake bangs to get the look. But, if that's not for you, there are a few bang facts you need to know before you make the cut -- remember, it takes FOREVER to grow them out.

The main things to take into account before cutting bangs are your hair type, face shape, and the amount of effort you're willing to put into it.

When Katie Holmes chopped her hair off last summer, we were fairly shocked, but she totally pulled it off. Then came this cut, which we loved even more. It was so daring and fashion forward and sophisticated, and it really flattered her face. But, she couldn't leave it at that.

We may not have even hit Thanksgiving yet, but the holidays have been here since ... Labor Day. As we settle into the second half of November, we need to start thinking not only about holiday gifts shopping, but holiday parties. Lots of companies will do their corporate "holiday parties" late in November, in order to avoid the insanity of holiday scheduling that involves the usual days off, vacations, and of course, conflicts with all the other parties that are taking place. That means we need to start planning to be a fabulously stylish party guest now.

Styledash will be on hand with holiday ideas and tips for great things to wear, but for now, girl, what do we do about that hair? You certainly can't pile it all on top of your head like a condor's nest. Your co-workers have seen you do that every day when you tumble into work! For a little inspiration, take a peek over at InStyle's Holiday Hair How-To, which has several hairstyles that are glamorous, yet won't require a team of stylists armed with blow-dryers and brushes. Not only do they have the hairstyle as worn by a celebrity, but tips about what products you should use to get the best results. The one I'll be sporting all season will probably be the Party Pony -- a sleek ponytail like Jessica Alba's, with height in the front for a little holiday drama.

With a paper clip, a piece of bubble gum, and his trusty Swiss Army knife, MacGyver saved the world 139 times over. (Yes, there were really 139 episodes of MacGyver). In doing so, Richard Dean Anderson -- his true-life name, which isn't nearly as cool -- sported a mullet.

This wasn't just any mullet -- it's now known as the "MacGyver mullet." It, frighteningly enough, resembles the mullet of Joe Dirt, an unsuccessful film from a few years ago that blatantly mocked the hairstyle. MacGyver's head of hair was dirty blond, uncombed, and uncut. He truly embodied the "business in the front, party in the back" motto of the mullet culture.

It seems like we've been talking a lot lately about mullets here on StyleDash, but hey, it's a cultural phenomenon we'd prefer to never show up again. Anne mentioned that Jennifer Aniston, Don Johnson, and Madonna all inspired people worldwide to copy their styles, so that leads me to wonder: Was anyone ever inspired to grow a "MacGyver mullet?"

I wasn't planning on buying an new brush but this one tempted me from the drug store aisle. The hair-enhancing properties of crushed tourmaline have been well-documented in the past few years and many companies have created hair dryers and flat-irons involving the gem. Tourmaline is piezoelectric and when crushed it releases negative ions which have a beneficial effect on hair, increasing shine and minimizing brittleness. This is the first time I have seen a brush using the gem before so I had to buy it and test it out.

The verdict? I didn't notice a big difference in just brushing my hair with it. I brushed one side of my hair with a regular brush and one side with the tourmaline brush. I couldn't tell them apart. I did notice that when I used it with a dryer my hair did appear to be a little shinier and softer but not so much so that I might not have just imagined the increased shine. Either way, it's still a decent hairbrush and I dig the snappy red color, it matches my toes. The brush sells for around $8.