Hair Bloopers

Everyone has been a victim of at least one bad hair style. I can attest that I have done that to myself on several occasions, but the problem factors itself into the equation, when we don't realize that we are victims...

I like to think that people do not intentionally set themselves up with bad hairstyles, so I have to conclude that the culprits are bad choices, bad stylists, and lack of knowledge.

Bad Choices:

I'm sure there are many people who have fallen head over heels for cutting edge styles like Rihanna's blood red asymmetrical, or Nicki Menaj's pink China doll do, but the truth is you have to know what works for you. 

                                       
















Certain styles go with certain faces. 

For example oval shaped faces are ideal for styling. Someone with this shaped face can wear almost any hairstyle without ill consequence, providing there are no other factors that might be in the way.  

People with a round face are better with styles that create the illusion of length thus making the face appear slimmer. This is created by adding volume, and height  on top, and no volume along the sides.   

For the square facial type, the goal  is to round off the square edges. This can be done by bringing the shape of the style close to the head, volume should be created between the sides and the jaw by adding width, or fluffing hair around the ears.

In consideration of triangular or pear shaped faces, the goal is to create the illusion that the head is wider in the narrowed forehead area. Volume is needed at the temples, with height at the top for this to work. 

Now this is just a basic guide. In reality there are far too many facial types, and special considerations to those facial types for those of us who are  not stylists to even care to remember. However, we have to be somewhat responsible for our hair, I mean after all, we have to walk around with it. But here is where the stylists come in...


Bad Stylists: 

Now please people, do not get offended!

 By bad stylists, I do not mean that they lack ability, or skill. But rather I am referring to the stylists that will do anything a customer asks just to make a buck! Now it is true that in cosmetology school they teach you that the customer is always right, however as a stylists it becomes a responsibility to guide your clients along the right path.  


Helping clients to use better judgement, suggesting other styles, not just based on looks, but backed by considerations such as face shape, age, hair type, condition of the hair, and other important details that do affect the outcome.

Lack Of Knowledge:

Lastly, I hate to use ignorance as an excuse, but sometimes it is not an excuse, but simply the truth!!!  Yes we like to think that everyone goes to a salon for regular shampoos, and trims, but come on guys, you've heard the news about our economy... everyone cannot afford that luxury! 

In those cases, it is ideal to care for our own hair, and a lot of people don't know the first rule to hair care. So they buy boxed hair color, relaxer, and anything else available at the beauty supply store and they just indulge. 

The answer to this problem, is just to educate yourself.  The internet, though every source is not reliable, is a great tool with an immeasurable amount of tips, rules, suggestions, dos and dont's, and just plain information, with respect to all hair types. I also realize that everyone does not have access to the internet, and in those cases we have the library where the internet is free, and also there are tons and tons of books on the topic! If push comes to shove, use each other...

Next time we will visit the wonderful world of weaves, wigs, hair pieces,  and extensions! Until then, hold on to your hair!!!