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Last November Raquel Welch was included in the list of the 25 sexiest women in film of all time by gentleman’s magazine, GQ.

No surprise there.  Many fans as well as beauty and fashion critics agree Raquel is still sizzling hot in her 60s.

Even though Raquel was born September 5, 1940, she is still considered gorgeous, looking decades younger than her biological age.

In the GQ article Raquel was quoted as saying “I didn’t realize it then, but the way I looked was a real departure from the previous pre-eminent sex symbol, who was Marilyn Monroe.”

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The original body, as she was called back at the height of her fame, also said “that was such a different image…I was this outdoorsy, bronzed athletic body…and people picked up on that change.” (more…)

Hair bandanas have gone full circle in Sacramento, California where a group of men robbing Chatham Beauty Supply store (4200 block of Norwood Avenue) covered their faces with bandanas which are a common hair accessory worn in a variety of ways.

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It is ironic that a beauty supply store would be robbed by men wearing the common and very popular hair accessories.  Both women and men wear bandanas as either loose, rolled or fitted head bands or head scarves. (more…)

Whether you’re a hairdresser who has a special knack for weaving stunning hairstyles for the blushing bride and her wedding party or you want to partner with a bridal hair expert to offer related bridal hair services (custom headpieces, fresh flowers for the nuptial tresses or special order bridal hair accessories) you have to market your expertise to the bride-to-be and her inner circle.

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Keep in mind that happy brides will tell all of their friends about your stunning bridal hair styling skills.  So will their mothers and attendants.  Good bridal hairdressers can surprisingly be hard to find.

Why?  Many hairdressers are unwilling to take on the stress of doing a bride’s hair on the day of her wedding or at her home. (more…)

One of the very first hair accessories I ever started to stock at HairBoutique.com’s Marketplace was the Bungee Band.  Why do I love Bungee Bands so much?  Besides the fact they are so cost effective ($3.50 US for a pack of three) they have so many great hairstyle benefits, which I have listed below.

Benefits of Bungee Hair Bands

1.  They are “hair friendly” for all lengths, textures and types of hair ranging from super long (like mine) to naturally curly, wavy or delicate.

Of course super short tresses might not be able to utilize bungee bands but they work great for most lengths other than uber short.

2.  Bungee bands are extremely versatile and can be used on any hair thickness from fine/thin to mega thick.

This is because they can be easily adjusted by doubling the band over.  Because of the hooks on the ends, the bands can be stretched to their full potential to wrap about thick and/or bushy hair.  They are perfect for curls because unlike continuous elastic bands, they can be easily popped open from the hooks on either side. (more…)

Wouldn’t you love it if you could get one basic haircut and be able to style your hair in a number of different ways for a variety of looks.  Imagine being able to create sassy hairstyles in a matter of minutes.

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Layers are the key to quick change hairstyles.  When layers are carefully carved into your basic style the utilization of hot tools, brushes and styling products can produce amazing style transformations.

Try some of the following medium length layered haircuts with a texturized fringe for fast hair change options:

1.  Medium Length Chipped Cut - A carefully chipped cut swings with natural movement and volume.  A side part adds extra height at the crown and directs flirty bangs across the eyes.  To style just finger tousle tresses firmly into place with a dab of wax or gel.

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