My Black, White and Yellow Mac Eyeshadow!
The eyeshadow I used today was all MAC. The yellow is “Bright Sunshine.” The black and white colors are from the MAC pallet in the picture. I’m not sure what they are called.
As a side note, I was listening to “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons, while doing my makeup. That could’ve been my inspiration to add yellow to the black and white :)
Hair Snips: 4 Types Of Hair Color
There are pretty much four different types of hair color: permanent, demi-permanent, semi-permanent and temporary. The difference between all of these types of colors is how long they will last.
1. Permanent hair color, theoretically, lasts until it grows out. This is the only type if color that will lift your hair lighter (on virgin hair, see The Golden Rule Of Hair Color). There will probably be a little bit of fading over time but for the most part, the color is there for good.
2. Demi-Permanent hair color is meant to last for a while, but be completely faded out by the time you would have outgrowth. It typically lasts 4-6 weeks, depending on your hair. It can be used for a variety of things, including enhancing color, adding shine, toning, or coloring. It will not lift your hair at all so you have to chose a color that is the same level as your color, or darker. Demi-Permanent color is far less damaging than other types of colors, and some brands even have added protein to the mix to condition your hair.
3. Semi-Permanent hair color is only going to last about 2-4 weeks. Some tips I have heard that will hold the color longer are: 1) wash your hair in cold water 2)Don’t wash your hair every day and 3) Let the color sit in your hair for a very long time (I know one girl that sleeps with it in) before you rinse it out. Punky colors, like pink, green, blue, or any other unnatural color, usually come in semi-permanent (like Manic Panic or Pravana). There are some semi-permanent natural colors too. I guess people like these so they can try a color first, before committing to it. Like I said before, these will not lift your hair at all, because you do not use any developer. These type of colors work by color molecules that adhere to the outside of your hair. If you hair is porous, some color molecules may penetrate into the cuticle layer. This is why it is sometimes recommended to bleach your hair before using these.
4. Temporary hair colors will wash out as soon as you wash your hair. These are mostly comb-in colors, or colors in spray cans that you would use for a costume, or one-time event. Be careful, because if your hair is porous, it might grab some of the pigment, but even that won’t last long.
Now you know…
Hair Snips: How Gray Magic Works
Have you ever heard of “Gray Magic”?
Well, I have, because we sell it at Sally Beauty Supply (My Second Job), but also because I have heard many of my clients talk about it over the years. If you don’t know what it is, it’s a color additive that makes the color adhere better to gray hair. Gray hair is super resistant, and can be very hard to color.
So now I want to briefly discuss how gray magic works.
Gray hair is the result of the loss of yellow and red tones in the hair. The resistance of gray hair is caused by the tightening of the cuticle. Gray magic, when mixed with peroxide, helps open the cuticle wider to allow better penetration of hair color, and also helps replenish the red and yellow tones back into the hair, to give a richer, more vibrant color.
It is also equipped with “wetting agents” to replenish moisture in the hair. These wetting agents also allow gray magic to be mixed into semi-permanent colors that are used without developer. However, it will have no effect when mixed into a rinse or other temporary color.
To use gray magic, mix 10 drops for every ounce of color.
To buy it, click here or check out your local Sally Beauty Supply.
Now you know…..
Braids and Hair Growth???
So I’m pretty sure wearing your hair in a braid everyday will not make it grow faster, I mean come on they’re not magical.
But who cares because braids are awesome and totally ” IN” now.
Now, I will tell you that braiding your hair does makes it “seem” like its growing faster because when you braid your hair it’s up out of your face, so when its done everyday you forget the fact that its been growing just because it has been out of your face and its low maintenance.
I braid my bangs everyday ‘cuz I’m lazy and don’t want style them, and they are so long and i didn’t even realize it!!! So bottom line, braids are fun and trendy, but don’t make your hair grow any faster. Soon i will posting pictures of simple braids that are easy to do and that are equally cute.
Hair Snips: Why Red Hair Color Won’t Hold…
Have you ever wondered why red hair color fades so much quicker than other colors? I’ll tell you why….
Let me give you a quick science lesson. All colors are made out of combinations of the three primary colors: red, blue and yellow.
Blue is the largest color molecule, followed by red, then yellow. Since blue and red are so large, they do not pack inside your hair as tightly as yellow. When your cuticle is opened (like from shampooing your hair), the color molecules escape from the hair shaft.
Beware: cool red colors contain both blue and red, which means they will fade even faster.
To protect your red color, invest in a red shampoo, that will deposit red pigments back in your hair, such as Quantum Riveting Reds Replenishing Shampoo.
Now you know…
Introducing HAIR Snips!
I am really excited to introduce you guys to the new part of my blog: Hair Snips.
I’m not gonna lie… I stole this idea from my client, Barbie, who has a blog about swimming: Talking To The Fish. You all should check it out because she writes a ton of cool and interesting articles! Anyways, I DID ask her if it was okay for me to use her idea and she said “yes.”
So what are “Hair Snips”, you ask?
They are super short, directly to the point articles about hair and beauty. I think they are a wonderful idea because they will be easy for me to write with the small amount of time I have, and they will be quick and fun for you guys to read.
Enjoy!
2013 News for Holleewood Hair!
So even though I have been idle for a bit, I have some exciting new changes for Holleewood Hair.
The first thing you’ll notice is that I changed the domain from HolleewoodHair.org to HolleewoodHair.com. I have always owned the domain but it has taken a lot of work to have it moved to a different registrar so I can use it for my website. But now everything is all ready to go! It is still running through holleewoodhair.org too, so no links will be broken.
The second thing is that I hope to get a few friends to help write for Holleewood Hair, and even have some articles translated into Spanish. I think it will be exciting to have some different perspectives for the readers to read about!
As you may notice, there is a section at the top of the page called “Hair Snips.” These will be a series of short, fun articles that will consist of a few paragraphs. They are easy for me to write everyday and easier for you guys to read. I am very excited to start writing these! I also am going to plan to write one full article once a week or so.
Another exciting bit of news is that we are getting ready to hit 500,000 views! Woo-hoo!
Last but not least, I want to do a give-away pretty soon. I am probably going to give away a 50$ card for Sally Beauty Supply. The criteria to enter the give-away is that you will have to be registered to follow Holleewood Hair, and when I post it, I will need you to do an official entry. The best way to be ready for this is to subscribe now, so you will know when it is available.
Thank you so much for all the support! I look forward to another exciting year of Hair and Beauty!
Smokin’ sunglasses for round faces
So, have you ever wonder what kind of sunglasses look amazing on a round face?? Well here they are. They are both 2 different shapes but equally stunning. One is a little on the round side and the other is a tad on the square side.
The first style, which is the more round is a Valentino 5691, and you can buy it here.
The second style is a Fendi 5263, and you can buy it here.
<3 my makeup today!! | hwh<3
I really love my makeup today, so I decided to share it! My goal was to make my eyes look like fire! I used all Mac eyeshadow colors in bright sunshine, post haste, and shadowy lady!
The 15 Most Iconic Celebrity HAIRstyles of All Time
Ok, so I originally wrote this article as a guest post for an upcoming blog about beauty. It was originally supposed to go live about 6 months ago. However, the website is still under construction and I decided I didn’t want to waste the article. So here it is: The 15 Most Iconic Celebrity Hairstyles of All Time
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15. T-Boz
I remember when I was about 9 or 10, asking my mom if I could cut my hair exactly like hers, but of course she didn’t let me, since I had long healthy hair back then. T-Boz from girl group TLC had short hair with two long pieces in the front. She called it the “Waterfall Sideburns.” It’s almost like an old-school A-line and I’m pretty sure lots of other girls wanted this haircut back in the 90’s.
14. James Dean
James Dean was the ultimate bad boy “greaser”. I’ve heard that Danny Zuko from Grease was based on him. His slicked back hair, white T-shirt and jeans look has lived on for years. To pull this off, you’d have to have a matching pack of cigarettes tucked up in your sleeve, and a ton of hair grease.
13. Audrey Hepburn
Ms. Hepburn has always been known as such a fashion icon. Her elfin crop and short bangs were extremely popular back in the day, and people always remember her as an iconic figure. She proved to the world that short hair could also be feminine and chic.
12. Kanye West
My boyfriend’s brother convinced me to add Kanye to this list. I didn’t really think of him as having an iconic celebrity hairstyle, but it’s true. This hairstyle is extremely popular among African-American men in modern times. I’m not quite sure if people specifically ask for the “Kanye” cut, but the short, lined-up fade is a very popular haircut.
11. Will Smith
If you were a 90’s kid, you probably have seen every episode of this show and still know the theme song by heart. In the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Will Smith rocked a faded high flat-top. This style was extremely popular among African-American men in the 90’s. It was a very trendy haircut to rock. Let’s hope it never makes a return!
10. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber has one of the most iconic hairstyles of the modern times. Although he recently cut his hair, the style lives on. I would say more than half of the teenage boy haircuts I do, are the “Biebs” cut. Although, the boys never will admit that they have the same hair as Justin Bieber, he’s the one that started the trend.
9. Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham has been rocking a short bob of one type or another for the past few years. She has made the graduated bob (asymmetrical or not) a very popular trend among the women of modern times. Her hair is always very textured and flattering, and would look good on most people.
8. Jackie Kennedy
Jackie O, first lady to President Kennedy, started the S-bouffant trend that lived on through the 1960’s. Every housewife, on television or not had this same hairstyle. It looked very proper and lady-like to have a bouffant. Jackie also started various other trends like the “pillbox hat”.
7. The Beatles
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, better known as The Beatles, created an instant fashion trend when they hit the scene. It was uncommon for men to wear longer hair in those days, so it was something new and exciting. They rocked the “mop-top” haircut which was longer in the back and sides, and had straight fringe in the front. How did it start? McCartney stated in an interview, “We saw a guy in Hamburg whose hair we liked. John and I were hitchhiking to Paris. We asked him to cut our hair like he cut his.”
6. Madonna
Madonna was like the Lady Gaga of the 80’s without the meat dress. She did things that were new and never seen before, which granted her instant exposure. Shortly after Madonna rose to fame, every woman rocked a bad perm and dark roots.
5. Dorothy Hamill
To this day, I get people in my chair asking for the Dorothy Hamill “wedge” haircut. I really didn’t know what it was at first, as she was a little before my time. It’s like a short bob haircut in the front that blends in the back. It is important to keep the weight line in the back matched up with the front. In case you don’t know who she is, she is a gold-winning figure skater from the 1976 Winter Olympics.
4. Farrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett “wings” is another common haircut that people still ask for today. She became super popular when she debuted on Charlie’s Angels. She was young and beautiful and so many people wanted to look like her. This hairstyle was extremely popular through the 70’s with the disco queens. Although it is not super trendy today, like it once was, it is still popular with the older crowd.
3. Jennifer Aniston
I remember when Jennifer Aniston came out on Friends, with her very flattering face-framed haircut. My mom immediately took me to the salon to have my hair cut exactly like hers. The face frame is still in full force today. It is flattering on almost everybody’s face and it can accentuate any longer haircut.
2. Elvis Presley
When most people think of a big pompadour and long sideburns, they think of Elvis Presley. He was the king of rock and roll, and almost everyone knows who he is (I say “almost” everyone because Honey Boo Boo Child thinks Elvis works for Santa at the North Pole). There is a group of people today that still wear pompadours and sideburns, and then there are always the ever-popular Elvis impersonators. Whatever the reason is, his legacy will always live on.
1. Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe is the face of glamour. She had platinum bleached-blonde hair that was always arranged into some sort of glamorous style. People have always loved her, even today. The pin-up girl style has managed to stay in style, and Marilyn Monroe is the queen. I can’t think of a time that she wouldn’t be considered beautiful, classy or elegant. Since her style has lived through more than 50 years, I imagine that she will be in style forever.
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Are there any iconic styles I left out? Leave them in the comments!
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