Dream Dresses & Heavenly Hair

Getting the wedding gown, hairstyle and make up right on your big day are prerequisites to feeling like a goddess. In order to achieve this feeling of utter perfection on your wedding day, read on ....

Choosing your wedding gown can be quite baffling as there are so many choices. There are quite literally thousands of styles, shapes and colours. The wedding hairstyle typically plays second fiddle to the dress, although the 2 must work together in perfect harmony.

Anyone who has been there and done it will no doubt want to offer you lots of advice. But, the best advice to take when choosing your wedding dress is to go to a shop with no preconceptions of what you think you would like. By all means have some ideas just be clear that as many as three quarters of brides come home with an unexpected gown choice. When you do go to get your dress, enjoy it on face value as it will be such a fun day out. It is also a perfect opportunity to experiment with different styles and have shop attendants wait on you like a queen! Let's face it, not many of us get days like that very often do we!?

Depending on where you shop, the majority of dress boutiques specialists are very helpful and are happy to let you have free reign in their shop. Remember, that this will be one of the most extravagant shopping trips you will ever have so make sure it is an enjoyable one. Note though, that some boutiques are by appointment only and you may need to book in advance. Take your time, don't rush and don't be talked into something you are not sure about.

Someone told me that you really don't know what style will suit you until you try it on. You have to bite the bullet on this one, swallow your pride and try on even the most bizarre of gowns. Quite often what looks hideous on the hanger could look perfect on you. Try each of the following styles to ensure you have covered the main styles:-
A bias cut dress - perfect for tall, thin brides
A fitted bodice with a full skirt - great for larger chests and to emphasize the waist
An empire line gown - gives a neat feminine shape to larger brides
A strapless gown - elongates the neck area
Spaghetti straps - great for beach weddings or casual weddings but not suitable for those with flabby upper arms off the shoulder
Short & long sleeved gowns are making a comeback this season, so why not try some on?

Experiment with different fabrics too - try everything from silk, taffeta, chiffon, tulle, organza and crepe.

When it comes to getting the hairstyle right, this will primarily be driven by the dress you ultimately choose. So, when trying on various dresses, take some hair clips with you so that you can experiment with different wedding hairstyles as you are experimenting with different wedding dresses.

In advance of your dress shopping, try to get some bridal magazines. Focus on the key dress styles, colours, fabrics, and shapes that you like. Try to piece together which hairstyles are usually photographed with which dresses. Are there any similarities with dress styles and hair styles? You will probably find that there is! Strapless gowns are often completed with a tied back hairstyle but brides pictured in plain silk dresses look better with short, cropped hairstyles or loads of long virginal tousled curls!

Perhaps there is a model in a magazine that has similar skin and hair colourings to you? See which styles suit her and how she wears her hair in the photographs. You could take the picture with you to your hair trial and ask your hairdresser to try it for you.

So, remember not to be too blinkered when it comes to choosing your dream wedding dress. A dream wedding dress for you is the one that makes you look fabulous and not one that you've chosen because it was expensive, fashionable, too tight or whatever. Once the dress has been chosen, the heavenly hairstyle can then be selected to create the perfect look!

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Hairstyle and Eyewear Secrets

The following information is an excerpt from the DVD series Love My Image.

Hairstyle and Eyewear Secrets

If you've ever struggled with trying to find the right hairstyle (and I think most women have at some point in their lives), you're about to discover how easy it really can be! If you've given up on your hair you're about to read some encouraging information. You see, just like choosing the right style of glasses, the right hairstyle is based on one key principle: the shape of your face. That's it.

Now that you know that, all you need to do is learn the basic ules that go with your particular face shape. First though, let's talk about the different face shapes & the characteristics of each.

1. The Round Face: this is a full-looking face with a round hairline and chin. The cheeks/ears tend to be the widest point.

2. The Square Face: this face shape has a strong, square jaw line and usually a square hairline.

3. The Oval Face: the oval shape has a gently rounded hairline and is only slightly narrower at the jaw than at the temples. Very balanced.

4. The Diamond Face: the widest point on this face is at the cheekbones, and is equally narrow at the jaw line & forehead.

5. The Oblong Face: this face is long and slender. The area just below the cheekbones and the forehead are about the same width. Could have a high forehead or a narrow chin.

6. The Triangular Face: has a dominant jaw line and narrows at the cheekbones and temples.

7. The Heart Shaped Face: the face is widest at the hairline and temples and narrows to a small chin. The opposite of the triangular face.

Now that we've covered the characteristics of the different face shapes...

Let's Get Started!

Let's look at each of these face shapes as we talk about some do's and don'ts for hair styling and picking out the proper eye wear.

The Round Face: The goal of the person with the round face is to lengthen it. This can be done by adding height and fullness at the crown. Layering will help to achieve this. An off centre part will help to make the face appear longer. The rest of the cut should stay close to the side of the head to avoid adding more fullness.

Length: A round face can wear a shorter cut but hair should be swept back. Or a cut longer than the chin will also work.

Avoid: Hair that's chin length with a rounded line, like a bob. This will only make the face appear even more round. Bangs cut straight across the forehead and short crops. Also avoid a centre part. It tends to accentuate the roundness.

GLASSES: The best shaped frame for the round face is a rectangular one. This frame contrasts the round face, making it appear thinner and longer. Frames with clear bridges make close-set eyes appear further apart. Frames with higher, coloured temples will lengthen the appearance of the round face.

The Square Face: The goal of the person with a square face is to soften it. Hair with lots of waves and roundness will help to achieve this. If your hair is straight you may want to consider a soft perm to offset the straight lines of your face. Layers and wispy bangs work well. Off centre parts and height at the crown will help to elongate the face.

Length: Short to medium length hair works best for this shaped face. Long hair, straight bangs and centre parts tend to emphasize the square features. Just make sure your cut ends just above or a little below your chin.

Avoid: Centre parts and hairstyles ending at the jaw line.

GLASSES: Look for frames where the lower part is curved with some weight on top as well. Centred temples are desirable. Look for a frame wider than the widest part of the face. This will soften the angular appearance of the square face. Stay away from rectangular frames.

The Oval Face: Most any hairstyle looks good on an oval face. The goal is not to hide your features. Slicked back styles also work very well.

Length: You can wear short, medium or longer styles.

Avoid: Remember not to cover up your balanced features with your hair.

GLASSES: Look for frames that will maintain the balance of your oval face. Frames should be as least as wide as the broadest part of your face. You can wear round, square or rectangular shapes. Avoid frames with low or dropped temples. This will detract from your face's natural features.

The Diamond Face: You also have balanced features so you can wear a variety of styles. If you are going with a shorter style make sure you have weight in the nape area to help balance your high cheekbones and delicate chin.

Length: You can wear short, medium or longer styles.

Avoid: Hiding your features with your hair.

GLASSES: Select a frame that will accent the forehead and jaw and draw attention away from the temple. Choose frames that are decorated along the top. Rimless frames are also nice. You can wear glasses with geometric or oval shapes to minimize the distance between your temples.

The Oblong Face: The person with the oblong/rectangular face wants to make it appear fuller. Try to create fullness at the sides of your face. Layers will help to achieve this and to add softness to the lines of your face. Try off centre parts and wispy bangs to shorten the appearance of length.

Length: Short to medium lengths work best.

Avoid: Longer styles tend to drag the oblong face down, making it appear longer. Also avoid straight hairstyles and centre parts.

GLASSES: Choose frames with equal top to bottom depth and decorative or contrasting temples. Avoid frames that have too much weight on the bottom. They tend to make the face appear even longer. Round or square frames work well but make sure they don't extend beyond the widest part of the face.

The Triangular Face: Choose styles that are fuller at the temples and taper at the jaw. Lots of layers will help you to achieve this. This style will help to balance your prominent jaw. Off centre parts work best for you. Also hair can be tucked behind ears, still working to achieve the fullness at the temple area.

Length: Shorter hair works best to help balance the prominent jaw line. If wearing long hair, make sure it's pulled back at the nape.

Avoid: Centre parts, longer hairstyles that have fullness at the jaw- gives the appearance of extra weight in the face.

GLASSES: Look for a frame that is slightly top heavy. Decorative accents on top of the frame will draw attention away from the wide jaw line. A frame that has no lower rim is an excellent choice.

The Heart Shaped Face: Chin length styles work best. This creates a more balanced look, adding fullness where you need it most. An off-centre part is a good choice. Wispy bangs and soft layers swept forward work well. If you have a dramatic heart shaped face (high cheekbones) make sure you have weight in the nape area to help balance the look of the dramatic cheekbones and delicate chin.

Length: Chin length works best.

Avoid: Short, full styles-they emphasize the upper face, making the chin look even narrower. Height at the crown- makes the chin look narrower and longer. Avoid severe looks.

GLASSES: An excellent choice is light coloured or rimless frames with low temples. Frames that are wider at the bottom will also help to balance the face by drawing the eye away from the wider temple area.

Now that we've covered off what hairstyles and glasses work best for each particular face shape, don't be afraid to make some changes to your image. If you're not sure where to start, start small. Maybe start by styling your hair differently or changing your frames. If you're ready to make some big changes, talk to your stylist about what kind of cut you want. You've got the right information now. Don't rely on your stylist to choose the appropriate style for you. Good luck and have fun!

For more information on the Love My Image DVD series, visit www.lovemyimage.com

Copyright 2006: This report is the property of Skye's the Limit Marketing, Inc. Please do not reproduce or distribute without permission or without full credit given to the author.

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Donna Lewczuk has been helping women perfect their image for over 9 years. She has enjoyed working one on one with clients and also teaching in a seminar setting. Donna believes that all women want to look their best, and helps to provide the tools to achieve this. www.lovemyimage.com

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Hot Wax Hair Removal At HomeMaybe You Should Start Saving For Laser Treatment

The struggle to keep unwanted hair of the bodies of both men and women alike is no stranger to us. Many of us are aware of the daily battle to keep unwanted hair off of our body. The good part is that women and men both have many options from which to choose. Some methods are more painful than others, but most of the methods are not permanent.

When it comes to hair removal, decisions have to be made, for instance, how much pain are you willing to take and how much money are you willing to spend? Because hot wax offers the longest lasting solution that is less expensive that electrolysis, many people opt for this type of removal, in fact hot wax hair removal is one of the most popular methods of removing unwanted hair, even though it is fairly painful.

Hot wax hair removal can be done at home, or you can get it done professionally at a salon. There are also facilities that specialize in solely in waxing, but again, it can get expensive. Hot wax hair removal is done by applying hot wax to the hair and a strip of fabric is applied to the wax. As the wax cools down the strip is then ripped from the body against the hair growth and the hair is removed from the root. This same hot waxing or cold waxing procedures can be done at home but a person may need some practice before they can remove completely hair from tricky areas.

There are various types of hot wax hair removal kits that one can use at home. They range from simple plastic strips that are rubbed until heated to waxes that are microwaveable. But when using wax, hot or cold, it is wise to follow some general skin care guidelines. While temporary redness and swelling may occur, to reduce the possibility of long term irritation and/or scarring, the area to be waxed should be exfoliated first and thoroughly cleansed.

When applying the wax, always apply in the direction of hair growth and when pulling the strip always pull in the opposite direction of hair growth and try to pull as quickly and evenly as possible to get the maximum waxing effect. Skin should be left alone for 24 hours before re-waxing hairs that were not pulled in the first waxing session. After waxing, skin repair lotion, moisturizer and after-waxing lotions should be applied. And practicing good hygiene everyday is also a great way to prepare for your next waxing session.

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Use Pictures of Short Hair Styles to Define Your Own Style

Every one of us is a unique person, who we are and what we do defines us as an individual. This goes from the shoes that are on our feet to the way that we walk into a room, each and every part of us tells the world that we are our own person. It seems, though, that the one thing that we have that shows just how unique we are is our hair, and for those of us that wear our hair styles short and sassy, that goes doubly so. If you want to define the person that you are as unique and make yourself stand out from the crowd then do it with your hair.Many people are concerned about changing their hair style from long to short, of if you already have short hair perhaps you are concerned about changing the style too dramatically because you aren't sure how it will look. Well, none of us want to go into the salon chair with a blind eye to what we are going to look like when we stand back up, that is why you should always make use of pictures of short hair styles before you decide on the short hair style that will be on the new you.There are plenty of places that you can find the picture of the perfect short hair style. You see them every day on TV, on the stars that spend thousands of dollars to get that hair style that matches them uniquely. There are also websites with pictures of all kinds of hairstyles, both short and long, and some that let you upload a picture of yourself and put different hair styles on your picture to see what you would look like.

You can also find entire magazines that cover hair styles, some of them are just for short hair styles so you don't even need to look through the other pictures to find what you want.So before you take the leap, make sure that you take a look. Use pictures of short hair styles to help guide you on your new style decision, and then be happy with the new you.

By Savanah Douglas

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Tips and Techniques For Short Hair Styles

Short hairstyles grow in popularity each year. Whether you are looking for that chic businesswoman look, the sexy party girl, or the sweet girl next door, there is a short hairstyle for you. In today's everything-is-possible world, there are amazing new products, tools, and techniques to give your short hairstyle the individual flare you are looking for. One of the joys of short hair that all women can agree on is the ease of care.Most of the same gels and anti-frizzing sprays used for longer length hair also work well for short hair. However, pomades and gels that give extra texture are often preferred for short hairstyles. If you are looking for a short, sleek hairstyle, look for products that will help lock down the hair and prevent frizzing. Stylists caution however, that with short hair, a little product goes a long way.Tools such as CHI and Sedu with plates ranging from 3/4" to 1" and hot rollers such as the Caruso brand of hair setters can put the finishing touches on a short style, or change a short curly style to a short sleek style.Finally, there are a few tried and true tips that every woman should keep in mind when working with short hair1. When getting a short haircut, don't go too short at first. Error on the conservative side, you can always go shorter. 2. Short hairstyles need to be trimmed regularly to keep their shape and style. 3. Anticipate major events such as weddings, graduations, and performances, and get your hair trimmed a week to ten days before the event. 4. Adding bangs to short hairstyles lightens most facial features.

If this is your year to go shorter, ask your stylists for suggestions, search the Internet for ideas, then be ready to spend your time doing the things you love. Short hairstyles are quick to style, easy to maintain and versatile.

By Gerd Cornelius Pacher

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Hairstyle Ideas The Look For 2007 Sexy Stylish & Short

While short hair has never gone out of fashion it?s back with a vengeance in 2007 on the catwalk and on the high street, if you are looking for a hairstyle idea this is it.

Why is it so popular? Simply, there is a cut for all women and this hairstyle idea is being used as not just as a fashion, but a lifestyle statement.

Short hairstyles ? and life change

Kylie Mynogue was a celebrity that had it forced upon her but when she recovered from Chemotherapy and made her first appearance, she looked wonderful and launched the hairstyle of 2007 to have.

Hairstyles 2007 broad appeal

It had already been on the catwalk as a fashion statement, now it was a lifestyle statement in the face of a life change.

Short hairstyles are now the trend here?s why:

1. Convenient

Not only is it a cheap hairstyle to have, it?s the ultimate in low maintenance ? You can simply wash and go and for today?s busy women saving time is a huge advantage.

2. Sexy & Stylish

We know that short hairstyles have been used by women as the ultimate round face hairstyle, but you don?t need to have a round face to have a short crop hairstyle.

Any women can have one, there are short hair styles to suit all women ? Your hair stylist will show you the best cut to suit and soften your features.

3. Girl power ? a liberating cut

The short hair style may have been forced upon Kylie Mynogue and indicated a new start in life after the adversity of breast cancer.

Many women are now using the short crop as a new start and an indication of girl power and female liberation.

A short cut is dramatic and is used by women after important life changing events such as a divorce, leaving a partner and changing jobs.

It is saying:

?it?s a new me, I am strong, I feel good and I am proud?

Stylish sexy convenient and a life statement!

A cheap hairstyle, that?s low maintanance, that looks sexy and stylish - What is there not to like about this hairstyle idea of 2007?

Short hairstyles History

Short haircuts were used by Twiggy in the 60s as a statement of female liberation and have never really gone away, so if you are looking for great hairstyle ideas for 2007 then consider this one.

There are many celebrities who have used the short hairstyle over the years to look great such as Halle Berry and many more and you could join them.

Short hairstyles offer you all this

As a hairstyle idea it offers you the height of fashion sexiness, convenience and the chance to make a lifestyle statement all in one and it?s a cheap hairstyle to.

This hairstyle idea is the look of 2007.

Check out some of the great short crop hairstyles and make a statement today.

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Taking the Leap Short Hair Styles Great For School

Imagine the splash you'll make as you walk into class with a new short haircut, one that exudes confidence and style. Will your friends recognize you? Will the teachers do a double take?Short hair styles are great for school because they are so easy to care for and they really make a statement. Short hair says to the world: "I'm confident enough to get rid of all that hair I used to hide behind. Now you get to see the real me!"But making the cut won't be easy if you've had medium length or long hair for a while. After all, some of that hair has been with you for years. So to help you make the decision whether to "go short or go home", here are some of the pros and cons of changing to one of the new short hair styles:Pros: A time saver, especially in the mornings when you're in a rush.Can be easily washed every day.Requires much less care and conditioning than longer hair.Looks sporty and fresh.If you don't like your short hair style, just wait a few months for it to grow a bit and try another short cut.Your earrings finally show!Cons: If you've never had short hair, it can take some time to get used to that "exposed" feeling.Short hair styles need to be cut more often, every 4 to 6 weeks, to keep them in shape.You might have to use more styling products than when your hair was longer.

Some people will try to convince you that guys don't like short hair on women, but don't buy it! This is about your style, your comfort, and your confident new look.How Do I Know if Short Hair Styles Are Right For Me?One of the best ways to decide which short hair styles suit your face and hair type is to consult with a stylist you trust. Bring along some magazine pictures of styles you like so you can discuss their suitability with your salon pro. He or she will take into account factors like the shape of your face and the thickness of your hair before recommending a cut.A great innovation lately has been online hairstyling tools that let you try different virtual styles before you make the first snip. These websites allow you to upload your photo and overlay various hairstyle images onto your headshot, with excellent results. It's a great tool that's easy and fun to use. (Suggestion: Invite your friends over and throw a hairstyle selection party!)So before you make the leap to any of the new, short hair styles, do some research and find the one that suits you best. The new virtual styling tools are an exciting way to update your look without the stress and uncertainty.

By Nancy Faizabadi

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