Hair Trends
Yes, spring and summer 2000 are upon us. And what better way to feel rejuvenated than with a new look. This season hair trends are changing. No longer are we seeing severe, super straight hair. Rather, the mood has shifted to tresses that are natural and healthy. Among the headlines, layers and loose curls.
What's Hot?
- The Shag: It's the buzzword this season. No, it's not the one Florence Henderson wore on the Brady Bunch. For spring 2000, the shag can be worn by anyone. That's because your stylist can adjust the cut based on your face shape and texture of your hair. And since the shag means layers, you don't need mega styling products. After towel drying your hair, just add some mouse and blow-dry.
- Perms: Yes, they are back in fashion but the corkscrew look is far-gone. Perms are now softer, designed to add texture to your hair. One of the most popular perms is "perm-lite." Ask your stylist about it.
- Topsy Turvy Curls: To create loose ringlets, use a large barrel curling iron. Follow-up with hairspray and your ready to go. Of course this style is for those who have long hair.
Before you decide what look you would like to create, do some window-shopping. Either flip through fashion magazines or go to hairdos.
How Can I Tell What My Face Shape Is? Easy, according to stylist Juliana Martin. "First pull your hair off your face by tying it back in a pony tail. Then look in the mirror and trace the shape of your face with shaving cream," Martin explains. "You should only trace your face along the hairline of your temples and forehead. "After doing so, you will have determined if your face shape is Oval, Square, Round, Diamond, Pear, Heart, or Rectangle."
So What Style Works Best With My Face Shape?
- Oval Shape Face: Lucky you1x Ovals are considered the ideal face shape. Therefore, ovals have the most choices when it comes to selecting a hairstyle. If this is you, you look good in cuts that are bobbed, layered, long or short.
- Square Shape Face: Pick a style that will lessen the appearance of a square face shape. Think about adding curl, angled or wispy bangs, or just a few wisps on the cheek area for this type of face. A cut that adds height at the crown is also a good idea.
- Round Shape Face: If this is you, work toward creating an oval appearance and lift the face. A particularly flattering style is the shag. Just remember that a side part is the most flattering of all.
- Diamond Shape Face: To balance a narrow chin, your best look is a rounded shape with fullness at the bottom. Wide wispy bangs help to create an oval look. A great look for diamonds is a graduated bob that falls to the chin.
- Pear Shape Face: For this type, focus on a full crown at the top of the head to create symmetry with a wide jaw. Layer looks like the classic shag are very flattering. Also, keep in mind that short hair should not pass the neckline.
- Heart Shaped Face: Heart shape faces need a shorter, curlier style; therefore, chin length is perfect. For hearts, you want to create width around your narrow chin. Side slanted bangs work well because they draw attention away from the jaw line.
- Rectangle Shaped Face: This group should go for width and volume. To create an updated look try "perm-lite." Also, bangs touching the brow look great because they help shorten a long shaped face.
Want to know how you look in a particular hairstyle before taking the plunge? With the click of a mouse, you have more than 200 hair styles to choose from. So have fun1x
By Maria DeCristoforo
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