Introducing the Tuesday Q&A. Each week we’ll dedicate this space to answering YOUR burning hair questions. Need some advice? Confused about a service or style? From cuts and color to tools and techniques, our style experts are available to weigh in on all things hair-related. To submit a Q, send it here: questions@thehairbookonline.com. Q: How [...]
After giving birth to my daughter I experienced some crazy hair breakage. Looking back at the pictures, I realize now it was because I wore my hair in a super tight ponytail before, during and after the delivery. Sporting the same tight style day after day is bound to take its toll on delicate strands. [...]
Want (or need) to squeeze an extra couple of weeks out of your hair color? Blur the line of demarcation between the old color and the new regrowth with a headband. It looks cool and those roots will appear much less noticeable.
Hair accessories are making a major comeback. This time around they’re drawing inspiration from the past. From fascinators… feather clips… and mini top hats (reminiscent of Flapper-, Vargas- and Burlesque-girls, respectively) to a slew of headbands inspired by the bohemian 60s and 70s and the new age 80s, these latest style enhancers can be used [...]
Lady Gaga may be the latest star to wear a hair bow, but she wasn’t the first. The original hair bow made its debut in a Maiden Form bra ad that ran in LIFE Magazine back in 1963! Since then the style has been spotted on fashion runways—Valentino’s 2005 couture show, for one—and atop the [...]
Every time summer roles around, I gravitate towards clothes and accessories that remind me of the beach. Obviously spending 24/7 by the water isn’t possible. To remedy this, I wear pieces that are reminiscent of the shore. It makes me feel like I’m there in spirit, which is just enough to hold me over until I [...]
I’m not afraid to admit it: I’m a big fan of CW’s hit TV show “Gossip Girl”. Half the reason I watch it is because I actually like the characters and the over the top story line. The other half is because I love the fashion and hair styling. I’m constantly inspired by the looks [...]
Here with, my top ten summer hair tips: 1. Go with what you’ve got: No matter your natural hair texture—curly, straight or wavy—embrace it. Ditching the thermal appliances give you a leg up in the battle against summer humidity. 2. Buy texture: If you can’t go with what you’ve got think about adding wave or [...]
For better or worse, big bad ’80s hair is back. Not the over-permed, over-sprayed, bangs-teased-up-to-here manes of the Material Girl decade. Think ’80s style, unapologetically oversized locks made famous by bands like Motley Crue, Bon Jovi and Vixen. The key difference this time around is the texture of the hair. Instead of dry and crispy, [...]
