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Contrary to what you may have heard, fine hair is just as prone to developing frizz as medium or thick hair.  Regardless whether your fine hair is straight, naturally wavy, curly or kinky it’s still not immune from developing dreaded frizz.

When frizz occurs on fine hair it’s even more problematic than on other types of hair.  Why?  The best way to deal with frizzy hair is to moisturize it.  However, fine or thinning hair is least able to handle all that added hydration without getting overly moisturized, limp, lank and greasy.

Frizz fighting hair products which work miracles on frizz challenged hair which is medium or thick can be problematic or disastrous for fine or thin strands.  Ditto for frizz on straight hair versus naturally wavy, curly or coily.

Too much frizz battling on fine hair can result in oily, stringy and limp tresses.  Luckily the manufacturers of frizz fighting products have recognized the problem and have come up with some new products which are much lighter and less likely to weigh down fine or thin strands.

Frizz fighting ingredients generally include silicones, argan and related oils and polyfluoroesters.  These ingredients are designed to protect, seal and coat the outside of the cuticle locking frizz moisture inside. Continue reading “Fine Hair Frizz Issues” »

Anne Hathaway Short Faux Bob How To Hair

The bob is a classic hairstyle which can morph through a wide range of customizations. Bobs can be as short as ear length to as long as below-the-chin.

The bob can be styled into a traditionally sleek and straight look or it can be amped up with natural texture like waves and curls.  There are also inverted bobs and those with highlights or lowlights for a more dimensional look.

The bob can also be utilized as a transition hairstyle from long to short or vice versa.  Bobs can be dramatic and used to visually alter a long standing image or style.

Anne Hathaway showcases a short brunette bob in the film One Day as part of her evolution as Emma Morley.

Although fans were shocked to see the beautiful actress with a short bob, it’s actually a brunette short wig which is perfectly styled off a hairline to crown side part and a slightly contoured top layers.  Anne’s short bob has long side-swept layers which are lightly tousled. Continue reading “Anne Hathaway Short Faux Pob How To Hair” »

Decorative Hair Comb Hairstyle How To

Decorative hair combs can be crafted out of a vast number of materials ranging from natural materials such as wood and stone to ivory and real tortoiseshell.  As concern for the animals was raised, some materials were outlawed.

When tortoiseshell became prohibited a faux tortoise shell was developed from cellulose and plastic.  Ivory is also forbidden to be used in combs or other types of hair adornments.

The best quality combs are hand crafted and polished by hand.  Such is the case with the The France Luxe Classic European Side Combs which offer timeless beauty. I’ve personally owned and worn these gorgeous combs for over 10 years.

Depending on your hair type, texture, length and desired hairstyle, these European style combs can be worn as a decorative accessory for a classic French twist or a more modern twist with a fanned out top tail or similar.  These combs are also functional and can be used to hold hair in place.

Depending on how much hair you have, the combs may or may not work best as an adornment or an anchor.   You can wear one or more of these combs with straight, wavy, curly or even kinky hair.

Usually you will need enough hair to be secured by the combs, but if your hair is fine or slippery you can use the bobby pin secret to anchor the combs into your hair (see below for details). Continue reading “Decorative Hair Comb Hairstyle How To” »

Since 1983 the famous Queen Of Curl – Ouidad – has been educating the world about curly hair.   One of the ways Ouidad has helped people with natural textures to tame their curls is to help them understand their hair type so they can then find the right naturally textured cut, how to shampoo, the best curl products to use and related natural texture hair care tips and techniques.

(Image of Kristen Bell with strick straight strands.  Kristen is known to have fine hair which is naturally straight – DC Media – All Rights Reserved)

Understanding Your Hair Type

A key part of anyone with natural textured hair is to try and understand what type of hair they really have.  Is it naturally wavy with some curls (my own hair), naturally curly with big curls and a few waves, tightly curled without a wave in sight or kinky curly?  Maybe it’s a combination of all of the above or none of the above.

Hairdressers Have Used Hair Classification And Typing Systems For Many Years

Every head of natural waves, curls and kinks are like fingerprints, completely unique.  However, without some sort of guidelines it’s difficult, especially for the naturally textured novices to find their way.  Natural textures are part of a general hair texture classification system which has been in place since almost the beginning of hair dressing days. Continue reading “Curl Typing System Cheat Sheet – Descriptions Of All Major Hair Systems” »

The appeal of a just-got-out-of-bed tousled hairstyle is universally appreciated.

Unfortunately in the era of hot irons (curling, flat) people may tend to go overboard with their beloved hot hair stylers.

(Image of Conair curling iron – All Rights Reserved)

What are the results of hot iron addiction?  Even with heat protective products hair may become damaged from hot iron overuse.  This is especially true if you use too high a setting on the iron or don’t regularly test the heat level of your iron to make sure it won’t burn your delicate strands. Continue reading “Hair Iron Withdrawal Methods” »