Posted by Karen Hughes on December 10th, 2009 in Hairstyle, Makeover
Why are we so tied to our hair? Hair is such a part of our personality, our self esteem, how we identify ourselves. Remember the “blue-haired” lady? It is often times one of the ways that people describe someone. Think about it, when meeting someone new and trying to describe that person to another we [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on September 27th, 2009 in Hairstyle, Style
It’s the beginning of a new season. The phone is ringing and the email box is full….Everyone wants an update, a change, something new. Me Too! I have worn the same haircut or variation of the same style (short) for the past few years-it seems like forever.
I’m always telling people that one of the best things [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on April 23rd, 2009 in Hairstyle, Makeover
Recently, I conducted a small “unscientific” survey to find out how much men and women spend on haircuts. Not surprising, everyone wants a great haircut at a good price.
What I found most interesting was that respondents who were classified in Academics spent more on their haircuts than Consultants. IT professionals spent the least and those [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on January 5th, 2009 in Hairstyle, How To
Although the perfect face shape is considered to be oval, there are cuts that look best for every face shape. Most people actually have a combination of two face shapes. Consider this: the object of every haircut is to create the illusion of an oval face shape. So before you go in with a decision [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on April 26th, 2008 in Color, Hairstyle, Style Tips
For the past several years, I have been thinking about going with an ‘all-over’ color to keep my life simple and easy as I embrace my 50’s. Through many conversations with hair colorists (literally dozens) and research, I have decided that it just won’t work-for me at least. I know as a color analyst that color [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on April 5th, 2008 in Hairstyle, How To
One of the easiest ways to update your image is through your hairstyle. I love changing hairstyles. In this age of instant gratification, this is one place you can gain a quick new look and take 10 years off your face. According to Ken Pave, hairstylist to the stars, the stages of a woman’s life [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on January 5th, 2008 in Articles, Hairstyle, Image, Style, Trends
When it comes to getting great hair, don’t look any further than your own mirror. Whether you’re a “heart,” “round,” or “oval,” your best cut is determined by your face. Every face is different and it’s important to understand that every hairstyle is not for every face shape. To accentuate balance and beauty, strive for [...]