How do you get a flattering hairstyle?

Side swept bangs can be flattering

Have you ever been at a department store and tried on several different dresses in a dressing room? You might find that one particular dress looks much better on you than the others that you try. Why is that?

Well the big reason comes down to shape.  When it comes to your body, you have a definite shape. Some dresses will flatter certain shapes while other dresses will accentuate your flaws and make you look bad.

The same idea goes for your hairstyle.  If your hairstyle is really designed for someone with a long face and your face shape is round, then that hairstyle will not be very flattering.  The ticket is to find out what your face shape is and look for hairstyles that are designed for that shape.

Another great approach is to get several photos of hairstyles that you like and take them to your hairdresser at your next appointment.  Ask you stylist for his or her opinion on whether the hairstyles you have selected will look good on you. 

Don't forget to consider styling time when you are picking a new style.  Some styles will require a lot of styling time in the morning.

Long Hairstyles

Long Hairstyles

If you want to have a trendy hairstyle, then you should have a long hairstyle. That is and pretty much has been the case forever. Not all women, though, look good with long hair. If you are extra short, for example, you wouldn't want to have really long hair because it would make you look even shorter.

The key to getting a long hairstyle to look right is to design the cut so that the face shape is flattered and facial flaws, such as a high forehead, wide face or narrow chin are accented or camouflaged with the haircut.

Options for a long hairstyle include long or short layering, texturizing, side swept bangs or full bangs, thinning out and highlights or lowlights.

Before you decide on a long hairstyle - whether you want to grow your hair out or get hair extensions, you should try on various styles using hairstyle imaging software. Click on photo, left and above, for more details on how you can do this.

New celebrity hairstyles

Celebrity women are always giving us great examples of different hairstyles. There have been some recent trends in hairstyles that are worth noting.

1. Katie Holmes is wearing a medium length layered hairstyle that features side swept bangs. She has been seen wearing it with retro curls.

2. Jenna Elfman has been going shorter and shorter with her style. She now has a short/almost medium length bob hairstyle that features side swept bangs and a deep side part.

3. Rihanna is wearing a short hairstyle with lots of heavy layering in the crown are. Different colors of highlights/lowlights are mixed in throughout the bang area.

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Different Updos, Partial Updos

The quickest way to get a completely different look for a formal occasion is to wear your hair in an updo or partial updo hairstyle.

The updo is a great choice for formal weddings and events such as the prom or graduations. Celebrities always get a lot of attention when they wear different updos to celebrity events and awards shows.

Check out the latest updos and copy one of these looks for yourself. Also see our new hairstyles blog for the latest updo pictures

Long, spiral curls, inspire many celebrity hairstyles

Long wavy hairstyles will work for any occasion. Get the long wavy look by wrapping small sections of hair around a medium barrel curling iron and hold in a vertical position. Gisele, see photo left, shows us how this hairstyle is done in Hollywood.

Gisele let out her radiant waves. Layers cut through the edges gave her natural wave lovely bounce and created body and movement all over. This hairstyle is best suited to those with a natural wave or curl.

How to Style:Apply styling mousse to wet hair, then using a large radial brush, smooth the hair concentrating on the bangs and crown area. Apply small amounts of wax to the entire hair to give definition and texture throughout.

Cute Partial Updo Hairstyles

Check out this cute partial updo hairstyle that features long side swept bangs. Emma Roberts looks great.

Emma wore her hair in two very different textures at The 42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards and pulled it off magically! Her hair was tightly pulled into a half-up, half-down style and her thick bangs were side swept, which is great for a high hairline. To finish, piecey waves were added through the ends of her hair to add more texture to her style.

How to Style:Mousse damp hair, then using a medium sized radial brush, blow-dry down and under. Wax the front bangs for added definition, making sure to include the side.

Get more info on this style by clicking on photo.

Celebrity Classic Long Hairstyles

Classic Long Hairstyles will always be in style. Take Michelle Rodriguez, for example.

This is a soft style for this sexy star from the 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The length has been left below shoulder level and the top and sides have been angle layered to create a full and wavy design.
This is an easy style to maintain with regular trims.

How to Style:Apply mousse to damp hair then blow-dry using a medium vent brush, turning your hair under as you go along. Smooth shine the top layers and then lacquer lightly for hold.

Celebrity Hairstyles - Hilary Duff Hair

Hilary Duff Hairstyles

Considered to be the unofficial ambassador of teenage blondes all over the United States, Hilary Duff is one of the celebrities who have influenced the popularity of sedu hairstyles.
Whether or not you like her fashion statement, or her spirited aura, Hilary Duff has indeed become one of those celebrities who can generate a lot of following in terms of style.
Hilary Duff’s hair has been one of her styles that have been closely watched. She has been seen wearing a long blonde hairstyle that features a side-swept bangs, layers and slight waves.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Hilary Duff Hair

However, some people observe that although Hilary looks good with blonde hair, this coloring tends to wash out her skin color. They say that the brown-colored long sedu hairstyle she wore once was the best hairstyle she has ever sported. She looks better being a brunette as this shade complements her coloring well. This hairstyle has no definite partition and features very long bangs which partly cover her eyes. It also features long smooth and straight layers that shine and bounce nicely complementing her lively personality.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Hilary Duff Hair

Although Hilary has worn her hair in different lengths and colors, her signature hairstyle has always featured medium to long straight golden tresses. The essential features of her hairstyles include straight or slightly wavy layers that are bouncy and shiny, and full or thick bangs falling down just to reveal her fine brows and pretty eyes.

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