Hairstyles for fine hair - Fan updo

Hairstyles for fine hair as we approach the party season can include the classical fanned updo.

Essentially created by making a tight pony tail and anchoring it at the top of the crown and fanning the hair outwards. This hairstyle is best suited to medium to fine hair which is chin to shoulder length.

To create this look, start with a deep side parting, then brush all the hair back to form a pony tail. Bangs can be left in or out. A good light hairspray will make the hair more easily able to fan.

Hold the ponytail about the width of two fingers away from the base between forefinger and thumb and wrap the ponytail clockwise, loping it around the thumb and forefinger to create a loop. Pull the loop level to the base of the pony tail, then smooth the loop and pin it underneath, don't be afraid to use more than one pin, next to the scalp. Take your time ensuring this loop is well balanced and symmetrical.

As you will be fanning the hair, ensure there are at least two inches of free hair. The effect you are after is to create looped hair which merges into the base of the pony tail forming a soft bun, with the free hair sticking out at the base.

For the next step, again take time. Layer a strand of hair around the base of the pony tail, this will hide the band holding the hair in place. The arrange strands of hair into a fan shape, move the hair from one side to the other, to create a balanced shape.

Ensure you have sufficient light hairspray on the hair and pin each strand before moving on to the next. To make the updo stand up, either backcomb, with hairspray or cross two pins at the base of each strand.

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Hairstyles for fine hair - Keeping hair healthy

Part of the secret for all hairstyles for fine hair is to keep the hair healthy

Healthy Hair Secrets

TheHairStyler.com Hair Feature

By Katie Summers, THS Consultant



















Ever wondered why some people have luscious hair that is shiny and never looks out of place, and why you don't? A healthy hair makeover is surprisingly not too hard to achieve. All you need to do is learn a few healthy hair secrets and try a little home maintenance.




Great Hair Starts With a Good Cut

A professional haircut will ensure that your hair is free from damaged and spit ends and will make your hair look healthy. Seeing a professional will also give you the opportunity to get the right cut for your hair type and texture. Follow up visits which include regular trims will also guarantee that your hair will look and feel its best.




Healthy Hair Is Hydrated Hair

Drink plenty of water. Water not only hydrates your skin and body, it also hydrates your hair.




Product Overload

Don't use too many products. Product overload will weigh your hair down and make it look tired and greasy. Remember this rule: One product to style and one product to finish with.




Heat Styler Hazard

If you use a heat styler such as a hair-dryer, straightener or curling iron, then make sure to apply a heat protection product first. Heated stylers can zap your hair of moisture and leave your strands frizzy and hard to manage.




Sleeping Beauty

When you are sleeping your body is working its hardest to repair damage, including any hair damage, so plenty of sleep is a must. To further help your hair achieve its healthy best, try sleeping on a satin pillowcase. This will stop your hair from rubbing as you sleep and will control fly-aways.




Moisture Madness

Try an intensive conditioner once a week to keep your locks moisturized and to keep your hair soft. To get the best from your deep treatment, apply it to your hair then cover with plastic wrap or a plastic shower cap and leave for ten minutes before rinsing out. This will add heat and allow the treatment to penetrate. For a deeper condition, wrap a warm towel over the plastic wrap.




Product Placement

Choose the right products for your hair. If you've styled with the right products for your hair type and washed with the right shampoo then your hair should be naturally shiny and manageable. If it's not, see your stylist and get an expert opinion on what will work best for your hair.




Balanced Eating

Eating a well-balanced diet which is full of healthy proteins and lots of vitamins will keep your hair glowing. Not to mention your skin and your waistline!




Fabulous Hair Needs a Fabulous Hairstyle!



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hairstyles for fine hair - Seasons trends

With fall coming time to have a look at this seasons hairstyles for fine hair.

Show off your neck, facial features and shoulders in a barely-there pixie cut that's impossibly chic.	Androgynous looks are hard to pull off, but are the epitome of classic chic.

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Hairstyles for fine hair, hair extensions

Many people have an instant negative reaction as a solution to hairstyles for fine hair, to extensions.

Hair extension serve many purposes, it is not just thickness.

Primarily, for people with fine hair, they immediately add body, but they can also create a new style or new colors.

Any hair type can support hair extension, it is the time and effort put into ensuring the match is correct, that will deliver the desired results.

Prices for hair extensions have fallen considerably and quality has great improved. You just need to take care and time, considering which hair extensions are right for you.

Maintaining hair extensions is, as with own hair, shampoo, conditioner, dryers etc., so require no strange rituals, which is a concern for many people who have not had extensions previously.

So where to start if you are thinking of getting hair extensions? You must research the different types of hair used, the different types of attachment methods, the hair stylists education and training, any maintenance schedules and of course the cost.

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Here are ten tips to follow.

1. After selecting a salon, arrange for a consultation to discuss what you would like to have done and any concerns that you have.

2. Ask about what hair extension experience your hair stylist has.

3. Ensure the hair stylist listens and understands your needs and concerns.

4. Make sure the stylist knows about your lifestyle, health, hobbies and your normal hair routine

5. An analysis of your scalp and hair should be done at the initial consultation.

6. Ask to see before and after photos of hair extension clients

7. Ask for references and be sure to call them

8. Ask how often the average client needs to replace the hair.

9. Get a written estimate for your hair extensions with alist of the services required to achieve your new look

10. Get a written maintenance plan.

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Hair extensions have many advantages and several disadvantages that should be addressed, but if you want to create an instant long hair style, human hair extensions are the way to go.

hairstyles for fine hair - what it might look like

I was wondering about ways to see what any of the hairstyles for fine hair might look like and started to do some research.

I had a look at many resources available online, getting a feel for the alternatives. What I wanted was something that woudl show the haircut and also provide a little more than just the look of the cut.

The criteria were.

1. Easy to use
2. Something that could be personalised
3. Somewhere that was more than just a hairstyle preview.
4. Provided some feedback on hairstyles choices

I found an excellent site, which permits the use of existing images, or an upload of a personal photograph with lots of choice in hair detail, length, fineness, density, color, face shape, etc.

The feedback on the site has been very good.

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The site is clearly laid out, with various sections offering both the virtual haircuts adn as importantly tips and techniques.

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Launched online officially in December 2000 and run by an inventive team of IT experts, hairstylists, graphic designers and hair editors, all of whom work hard to offer their members the possibility of viewing their uploaded photo or a model photo with 1,000's of hairstyle and color combinations.

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Well worth a visit, when considering hairstyles for fine hair.

Hairstyles for fine hair - keeping the cut

Once you have decided on your hairstyles for fine hair - keeping the cut, it is now about maintaining the look.

With normal haircare and the right products, that hairstyle can be maintained, leaving you looking a million dollars and not worrying about having fine hair.

• Use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner to plump up your strands.
• Apply a volumizing mousse to the roots of your hair, which will hold and lift
• Flip your head upside down and blow dry, making sure to lift your hair at the roots for more body. Massage your scalp will give your hair an extra lift .
• When hair is nearly dried, flip your head right side up.
• Use a large round brush to style hair, to add volume, use a fine comb and tease you hair at the root.
  
• Finish off with a light hold hairspray or shine spray.

Consider this product for hairstyles for fine hair:

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Hairstyles for fine hair - the key considerations

Whatever you do when you have fine hair, you need to make sure your hair is able to move and that the volume is maximized. It is also important that the hair doesn't weigh itself down, so really no longer than just below the shoulders.

This season, the the bob is in fashion, which is an ideal hair style for fine hair. Whether you are a fan or not of Victoria Beckham, her high profile in fashion magazines, has elevated her hair style to the must have for the season.

Another great option is layering, particularly for straight hair, where some long layers can be left on the final few inches of the hair.

To style fine hair, first blow-dry the hair trying to get more volume at the roots. Use a light styling lotion to create volume without weighing the hair down.

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