What’s the perfect cut for your face shape?

Posted on: May 30th, 2011

It was once said that oval was the only face shape to have. Those days are long gone and diversity is what makes a woman beautiful.

Tip: If you are curious about the shape of your face the simplest way to find out is to pull all of your hair back and while looking in the mirror outline your reflection with lipstick lightly.

All cuts do not necessarily suite all people. In addition to your personal style and hair type, your face shape has a lot to do with the cut you choose. Here are some simple guidelines.

ROUND

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This shape is even through the eye, cheek and upper jaw area. A fringe can work as long as they are longer with a side sweep. A full fringe will shorten your face while widening the sides; a no no for this face type. Layers that swing out all over are also not recommended as they trick the eye outward. You want the eye to look down, not out. Instead, try layers that add a bit of volume and are a bit wispy towards the ends.

SQUARE

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This shape is quite similar to round, with a stronger jaw and forehead area.If you like a shorter look, ensure your stylist adds body from the ears up tapering the cut slightly toward the ends. A longer bob with distressed ends would be a good choice as it would add a bit of volume on top and give a flattering narrowing look down past the jaw line. Longer hair can really flatter this face shape.

OVAL

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This face is balanced allowing for a greater variation of looks. At one point this was the face shape to have, though modern ideas of beauty allows for so many variations on this. Almost any cut can work with this shape.

RECTANGLE

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This shape is similar to oval but longer and with stronger lines. It can tend to pull slightly long and narrow at times. Centre parts will give the illusion of length and are not a good idea for this face shape. If you like your hair a bit longer, volume or a bit of a wave is a good idea. If you like it shorter a fringe is perfect no matter what style you chose. Having a stronger jaw line is actually a good thing with a bit of soft layers around the upper areas of the face.

DIAMOND

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This shape is widest in the cheekbone area. A fringe can work well to balance the wider cheekbone as will soft broken layers around the jaw. Avoid cuts that are wide at cheek area and end too far above the jaw line. Most women would kill for amazing cheekbones so consider yourself blessed.

HEART

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A heart shape is wider at the forehead vs. the jaw line. Depending on how narrow the jaw line is this face can carry a straight fringe. A bit of a side sweep will always work. A cut that swings out a bit helps to balance the jaw area vs. one that narrows down tightly.

TRIANGLE

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This shape is wider at the jaw line vs. the forehead. Avoid cuts that are shorter than your jaw, as this will give a wider finish. It is best to keep away from any cuts that mimic your face shape, longer layers that lay softly around the face will look better than layers that flip out, adding the illusion of width.

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Short hair – to cut or not to cut?

Posted on: May 24th, 2011

Summer is just around the corner. Suddenly your neck is a viable fashion accessory option. What beats the heat better than a charming little pixie cut – so Audrey; so ingénue; so fresh.

When thinking of cutting this short, think about the full 360-degree look. What does your profile look like? Do your ears pop out? Is your nose strong? Do you have a flat area in the back of your head?

To get an idea of what it would look like before making the cut, slick your hair all back while it is wet and, using a clip, keep it out of the way. Using a secondary mirror do a bit of a “walkthrough” of your head shape (or snap a couple of pics with your mobile).

Here is a rough guide to cutting your hair off.

· If your hair is super fine, cutting it short will not make it full. Be prepared to have daily maintenance.

· If your hair is super curly, be prepared to go really short – it’s the only way it will sit easily.

· If your face leans towards a round/square shape think about leaving bit of wisps around your face to soften the line.

· If you have a high forehead, leave the fringe a bit longer and draped over to one side.

· To soften a hard profile, leave a bit of wisps at the back of the hairline as well. This softens the forehead, neck, jaw and nose if needed.

A good stylist will tweak the cut, making it perfect for your head and face; leaving you ready for your Halley Berry close up. Vive sexy, short, carefree summer hair.

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Spring tune up

Posted on: May 17th, 2011

It’s here! Finally better weather has arrived.

No more hiding under hats – it’s time for your hair to take centre stage. After a long hard winter (to those of you who do not get ‘long hard winters’ we say lucky you), we need to add a bit of moisture to our dry winter tresses.

A few simple things to ensure your hair is ready for the season.

1. Get a trim. Nothing works better at removing dead split ends than a bit of a cut.

2. Moisturize. Now is a perfect time to use an intense treatment two or three times consecutively to rebuild lost shine and moisture. We love our new Be Ageless Miracle Mud treatment, which can be used no matter your age. This Mud is an awesome way to add moisture and help heal dry damaged hair.

3. Keep it protected. Use a scarf to tie it back, keeping it safe from wind. Use products with UV Protectors, like the products in our Be Ageless collection, to stop the sun from drying out your newly reconditioned hair.

In no time at all you will have sexy spring hair ready for all those fabulous little dresses we see popping up in shop windows.

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6 WAYS TO SPEED UP YOUR BLOW DRY ROUTINE

Posted on: May 9th, 2011

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Oh how we’d love to have that salon-perfect blow out each and every day – but brushing, pulling and drying that overnight mess of a mane can be a lengthy workout in itself. Between the 6am morning run, brekkie for the kids, and deciphering between a pant or skirt day, who actually has the time.

As busy as we are, why shouldn’t we look fashion mag fabulous every day? Well, we think you could pull it off with a few helpful tips to cut down your blow drying time.

1. Wrap your hair in a towel to absorb excess moisture as you step out of shower.

2. Turn hair upside down and dry underneath first. It is a quick way to remove the water before styling.

3. If you don’t have time to shampoo, use an alternative like 2nd Day Revitalizer to reset your hair, ready for your blow out. It is especially great for days when you are running late.

4. If you want to get a smooth finish but don’t have time to both dry and flat iron, help your drying process with a product like Style Straight Blow Straight Potion. It will help to remove frizz and lock in smoothness as you blow dry, so you can skip the flat ironing process.

5. Make sure you get a cut that works with your natural hair type. If you have super straight hair, getting a cut that works with that specific hair type saves so much time, vs. a ‘straight haircut’ on curly hair, which will take forever to dry.

6. So many salons these days have blow dry bars. The Marc Anthony Salons Blow Dry Club is super quick and quite affordable. They can have you in and out in as little as 35 minutes and for as little as $25. That’s a time saver VIP style.

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TAKE A PEEK INSIDE THE “IT GIRL’S” BAG OF TRICKS

Posted on: May 3rd, 2011

Introducing Marc Anthony’s NEW 2ND Day Clear Dry Shampoo

We all know one. Yes, that girl – the “It Girl.” Dashing back and forth from scene to scene, looking fabulous even at 3am. How does she do it? Her little black book may be under lock and key but there’s one thing we know she carries at all times – 2ND DAY CLEAR DRY SHAMPOO.

Faster than a personal assistant on speed dial, it eliminates everyday grime in as little as 60 seconds leaving your hair clean, shiny and full of newfound body. A truly time-saving solution for today’s modern diva.

This is the New World Order of dry shampoos. None of that old school stuff for Miss Fashion Forward, which likely used a messy, chalky starch powder base. 2ND DAY CLEAR DRY SHAMPOO goes a step further than even the newly refined starches used in today’s versions.

TAKE A PEEK INSIDE…

The 2ND DAY formula was developed with Nanotechnology and Zeolite to absorb oil without leaving a build-up or gritty texture. The highly porous nature of Zeolite acts as a filter, trapping excess oil on a molecular level so that your hair is clean and residue-free. Unlike starch, it also absorbs dirt and dust and does not become sticky in humidity. A blend of Chamomile Extract,Stinging Nettle Extract and Pro Vitamin B5 offers added cleansing, conditioning and shine benefits so that your hair not only looks clean – it looks healthy. Plus, fewer washes equals richer colour and less heavy oil equals extra volume. After all, if one is to stay a step ahead in the world of fashion espionage, it is best to look good doing it.

HOW TO USE…

Simply spray it into your hair at the root, wait a minute, brush or comb out and style as usual. If you are flat ironing for the second day around, iron first and then spray 2ND DAY CLEAR DRY SHAMPOO at the root for extra body. Voila, clean fresh hair with time to spare.

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