There are many hairstyles for short hair, and many reasons why women choose them. For some, short hair provides a businesslike chic to complement a professional attitude. For others short hair will accentuate strong facial features to bring about a more confident and dynamic appearance. Some women simply feel like a change after years of having longer hair in a more traditional style. Some hairstyles for short hair are very distinctive, and feature varying lengths, curls and dyes.

Hairstyles for short hair are many and varied, so there are plenty of different looks to choose from. For most short hairstyles the same products that are used on long hair work well. Gels and mousses will help to lock interesting designs in place and allow for some very creative hair styling. For short hairstyles waxes and pomades can provide an excellent means of styling that wouldn’t be in any way suitable for long hair.

As a general rule, hairstyles for short hair are those that have hair extending no further than the tip of the nose at the front and the middle of the ears at the sides. At the most extreme end of the scale is buzzed hair, which is no more than a few millimetres in length anywhere on the scalp. Crop hairstyles cover the head with more length and as a result offer more possibilities in the way of styling. Hair that’s in a short bob style or features layers or coifs is on the longer end of the short hair spectrum. Hairstyles for short hair tend to require regular trimming for the style to remain. Short hair’s certainly moved in and out of fashion over the years, but now it’s well established in the mainstream and it looks like it’s here to stay.

For a wedding everyone wants to look their best and bridesmaid hairstyles will always reflect that. While not wanting to upstage the bride herself, every bridesmaid wants to look elegant and beautiful on the big day. With her role in mind, the bridesmaid will focus on simple techniques that achieve a plain, elegant style that fits her and the occasion perfectly.

Bridesmaids with short hair will find it easiest to achieve a modest yet stylish look. With less hair to work with, all sections can be made beautiful and decorated wonderfully. A good idea is to introduce light layers, with the hair fastened behind the ears and the fringe slightly parted, and then to add accessories that match the dress.

Bridesmaid hairstyles for those with medium-length hair vary. A popular choice is to create a bundle effect that features some loose strands that flow freely. In order for the hair to slightly cover the ears and be brushed back, the hair can either be layered or curled. Hair should be fully parted at the front to highlight both the face and the hair, and accessories added to match the dress. Tumbling curls or soft ringlets are also an excellent choice.

For a subtle yet attractive look, bridesmaid hairstyles for those with long hair also tend to focus on ties at the back, since the emphasis is on looking good without attracting too much attention. An effective way of dressing hair is to tie it in a light and demure bundle that’s positioned at the back of the head rather than at the crown. Clips may be used if they don’t attract a lot of attention. One of the other popular bridesmaid hairstyles for those with long hair is the ‘French Knot’. This looks great with loose strands flowing.

The fact that she has become such a huge celebrity means that there are plenty of people looking for tips to dress and look like Taylor Swift. Even people who aren’t that interested in her music want to look like her because she has such a unique and appealing style. Of course we could all try and find our own look and style of dress, but why reinvent the wheel? Taylor Swift has found something that works so it is understandable that others want to emulate this.

Tips to dress and look like Taylor Swift

The following tips will help you capture a bit of the unique style of Taylor Swift. The more effort you put into each of these the more closely you will be to resemble her. Of course though, we come in all shapes and sizes and you will only be able to look like her up to a point.

- One of the most distinctive features of Taylor Swift is her blond hair. If you are not this colour already you will need to dye your hair and add the distinctive curls. If you take a few pictures of her hairstyle with you to the hairdressers they should be able to recreate the look.

- Another one of her big assets is her charming smile. If you want to emulate this you will need to make sure that your teeth are in good shape; you might also want to consider having them whitened. If your teeth are not in good shape they you will need to visit your dentist in order to get the Taylor Swift look.

- Many people are full of praise for how great Taylor Smith’s skin looks. If you want to copy this you will need to have a good skin-care routine.

- You should be quite conservative with your makeup when trying to look like Taylor. She only uses it sparingly and this is why her face looks so natural.

- A huge part of the Taylor Smith look is her clothes. She is heavily influenced by the country music scene but she has also adder her own unique twist to this. Her most favoured garment is the long dress, but you will also find her sometimes in jeans and t-shirts; the summer dress is also another big favourite. For footwear she likes to put on appear of custom made cowboy boots.

If you’re getting tired of managing your hair or you just want a stylish look that’s easy to maintain, braided hairstyles are a very good option. While it’s true that they take time, braids afford you the option of choosing between many different styles without the need for cutting.

There are many braided hairstyles available, and one of the most popular is still the traditional single plait. Combined with a fringe that sweeps to the side, a single plait is a classic hairstyle that may never go out of fashion. Another of the most popular braided hairstyles is micro braid. These are very thin plaited braids that can be worn by both men and women.

French braids are slightly more complex than a simple plait, but benefit from that in terms of elegance. They weave tightly around the back of the head so as to gather all the hair together but flow into a single plait nearer the bottom.

The ‘Basket-Weave’ style’s popular among those wishing to achieve an interesting look on a special occasion. These braids form a criss-cross pattern on the crown of the head and consist of many smaller plaits. Loose hair beneath the neck level can be curled and tied into a bun, and the overall effect is one of complexity and sophistication.

For a feminine look, many women choose ‘Fishtail’ braids. Also popular for children, this type of braiding is not dissimilar to French braids except that strands of hair gathered from the back are very thin.

There are many African braided hairstyles that combine intricacy with colour and vivacity. One of the most popular is the ‘Zulu Knot’. This involves the hair being divided into rectangles or triangles across the scalp and then tied into a knot and braided.

When it comes to wearing makeup in the summer you will likely be aiming for three goals; protecting your face from too much sun, avoiding too much sweat on your face, and of course helping you to look great. In order to help you do this here are some makeup tips for summer.

The summer is always a time when people want to look their best. Just keep in mind that you will probably need to have a different makeup routine than other times of the year.

• Foundation can be uncomfortable when the weather is hot outside; it can also look unflattering if you begin to sweat from your face. Instead of foundation you can use a tinted moisturiser. For best results you should do this with a slightly wet sponge and make sure that the moisturiser is spread evenly over your face.
• During the summer months you really will find that less is better. If there is any makeup item that you can do without you should stop using it.
• If you do want to use foundation try and use an oil-free product as this will be less likely to run because of sweat and heat.
  Try to avoid using too much blusher and instead work on a healthy natural skin colour.
• Try to avoid using pressed powder with moisturiser as it can become clumpy looking. Instead just use loose powder lightly.
  Keep some blotting paper handy so that you can remove any excess oil or sweat.
• The most important thing to keep in mind is that your skin is protected from the sun. This is important because it could lead to health problems or wrinkles.

There you have just a few makeup tips for summer. This is a time of year when we tend to get out a lot more; the correct makeup routine can make it all the more enjoyable.

Knowing how to choose a personal trainer can help you get the most from your gym time and make it a more enjoyable experience as well. Some people settle for a personal trainer who isn’t a good choice for them and they pay the price. Not only can making the wrong decision mean less enjoyment and power results, but it could even be damaging to your health. Here are some tips for how to choose a personal trainer; hopefully these will help you get most from the experience.

Tips for How to Choose a Personal Fitness Trainer

• Make sure that any personal trainer you choose has been properly trained. Helping people reach peak fitness is a highly skilled job and doing it wrong could potentially be very dangerous for your health. As well as being qualified as a personal trainer they should also have received recent CPR and other safety training.
• Trust your intuition. If you meet a personal trainer and they don’t feel right then just walk away. You might not be able to explain why you don’t like this person, but you are obviously picking up something. In order for the expense of a personal trainer to be worth it you need to be dealing with somebody you trust.
• Another important thing when it comes to how to choose a personal trainer is that you pick somebody with experience. Having all the right qualifications is one thing, but experience means that the trainer can put their learning into practice.
• Your personal trainer should be willing to listen as well as talk. This is vital because the only way they can help you reach you goals is by listening to you. If you have any medical problems it is doubly important that your trainer is able to listen. It is also a lot more fun to be around people who don’t always try to monopolise the conversation.
• You want a trainer who seems enthusiastic and positive about your goals. If they only seem to be doing the job on cruise-mode they are probably not the best choice for trainer.

On Sunday, July 25th the cast of the hit series “Mad Men” took to Duffy Square in New York City for the much-anticipated Season 4 Premiere. Actress January Jones sparkled on the red carpet in a haute couture gown and a modern Grecian-inspired hairstyle that complimented the look. Sebastian Professional Stylist Design Team Member Thomas Dunkin tended to the tresses of the leading lady, and shares a step-by-step “how-to” for achieving the actress’ slightly undone updo with modern texture:

1. Starting with damp hair, saturate strands from root to tip with Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray.
2. Tousle hair with fingers while blow-drying to work in volume to maintain a look of “yesterday” texture.
3. Once dry, run hands through hair while spraying Sebastian Professional Re-Shaper throughout for added texture and hold.
4. Randomly select pieces to set with a curling iron for another dousing of texture.
5. Section off hair starting at the top slightly to the right of center.
6. With each section, apply a dab of Sebastian Professional Matte Putty and twist the hair from front to nape making sure to keep a random, textured effect.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 across the whole head, securing each section with clear Blax bands and bobby pins.
8. Massage the hair over the whole head, pulling slightly, for a disheveled finish with a modern twist.

Charlize Theron is a celebrity that started off as a fashion model, but has made it to become one of the big names in Hollywood. People not only praise her addicting ability but many adore here sense of style. It is little wonder that many people would just love to dress and look like her.

Tips to dress and look like Charlize Theron

We all have our unique characteristics which may make it difficult for us to fully emulate this star. However there is a lot you can do to capture the Charlize Theron look; the more you do the more you will resemble here. Here are some tips to dress and look like Charlize Theron.

• Charlize is a stylish dresser and she favours a sophisticated look rather than trying to look cute or sexy. Her wardrobe brings out all her womanhood and makes her stick out in a crowd. If you want to follow the example of this celebrity you should choose clothes that look a bit vintage and classy.
• She is always very experimental when it comes to her hair, and there is no real Charlize hairstyle as such. She seems to always maintain her own sense of uniqueness though; no matter what way she has her hair. Her most famous look is probably blonde and funky.
• Charlize has fantastic looking skin and you will need to have a good skin care routine if you hope to recreate this. Make sure that you regularly cleanse your skin and moisturiser is a must.
• She always seems to have a healthy tan, and this is something you can recreate using makeup. Select a bronzer to suit your skin type, but don’t overdo it. You want to create something that looks 100% natural.
• Charlize tends to be quite conservative with lipstick as well. She prefers a light pink lip gloss which she normally frames using a flesh-tone lip liner. She really does prove that less can be more.
• When it comes to eye makeup this is another area where Charlize likes to keep things as natural as possible. She uses a very fine eye liner and eye shadow that is flesh coloured.

If you follow these tips to dress and look like Charlize Theron you should be able to recreate something quite convincing. She is not the easiest person to copy because she is always changing her style.

The young and talented cast of M. Night Shyamalan’s live-action film “The Last Airbender” came together on Wednesday, June 30th at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in New York City to celebrate the movie’s premiere. Leading lady, Nicola Peltz, looked stunning and mature on the red carpet with long, flowing locks styled by Sebastian Professional Stylist Design Team Member Thomas Dunkin. Looking to complement her asymmetrical, pastel-colored dress, Thomas added natural-looking, very long extensions for a smooth, sleek style with a dramatic, exaggerated finish that looks effortlessly modern and fresh.

To achieve this sophisticated yet sexy ‘do, Thomas shares a step-by-step how-to for the young actress’ subtle style:

1. Saturate slightly damp hair with Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray for heat protection and touchably soft volume.
2. Turn head upside down, blow-dry hair using a large-round natural bristle brush to further coax maximum volume out of strands.
3. Once dry, use a large-barreled curling iron to add a soft subtle wave to the hair.
4. Straighten strands around the front sections with a straightening iron to give contrasting texture around the face.
5. Apply a liberal amount of Sebastian Professional Shaper Zero Gravity to the look for light, flexible hold.

Vera Wang Spring/Summer 2010

With summer at our doorstep, every woman is asking the same question: “What am I going to wear?” Or there will be the woeful exclamation: “I have nothing to wear!”

Here are a few fashion tips for all the ladies approaching this summer with some trepidation. The catwalks have been filled with a number of ostentatious, flirtatious and dream-like creations. From that we have learnt that the following can be expected on the shop floors of the fashion houses (and therefore the shop next door too):

• Champagne, beige and grey are the tones to look out for, as the neutral tones create the flirtatious ‘barely there’ image. These colours also highlight the bright prints and colours that can also be found this season.
• As pointed out, try to add some colour and print to your wardrobe – the brighter and bolder, the better.
• Another trend is the shorter than short shorts. This season is about showing off your legs – leggings are also in again – and how better this summer than displaying them in their full glory.
• Raid your husband’s or boyfriend’s closet for those blazers and vests that you always wanted to throw out – they are now hot fashion and you can wear them with great confidence.
• Delve into the back of your closet and haul out those torn and ripped denims that were so fashionable a few seasons ago. They’re also back and ready to pair up with some short in front, long at the back shirts to make you look super trendy.
• If leggings are not your style, try a pair of loose pants. It looks like the age of domination by the skinny pants is now moving towards a looser, comfier look.
• This summer, there is also a nod to the active wear section with lace-up vests, v-neck sweaters and trendy sweatpants.

Other fashion tips are: Wear knee-high and over-the-knee socks with you shorter than short mini skirt or hotpants. Leather vests are also considered fashionable and classy for this summer’s heat. Going out? The long split in the long skirt is also back and adds a classy look to your evening wardrobe.

If you’re into making a bolder statement, the sci-fi look is also making a come-back with re-interpretations of previous sci-fi looks, as well as adaptations of the latest sci-fi inspirations. Top it all off with feathers, diamonds and headbands that will dazzle the eye. Bring on summer!