Get your hairstyle ready for fall

The condition of your hair can make or break your hairstyle. Frizzy, dry hair can make any style look ragged and old. If you want to spruce up your hairstyle, the best place to start is with conditioning.

There are many different deep conditioners on the market today that can repair and return your hair to a healthy state after only one or two treatments. A key component of any deep conditioner is that it be left on the hair for up to 30 minutes. Applying a warm towel around your hair with the conditioner applied can help the conditioner to work to its fullest potential.

Check out some more hair tips to getting your hair in its best condition ever. See Brilliant Color features

Important features of a flat iron

The flat iron is an essential tool if you want to achieve extra smooth, shiny hairstyles.  There are many different kinds of flat irons, along with many different prices.  The difference in prices is attributable to the composition of the iron and the quality of the heating plate.

Recently, I reviewed a ceramic flat iron- the Hana Elite from Hana Salon.  Find out how this flat iron compares to other types of flat irons and the results I achieved with my thick, frizzy mess of hair. See Ceramic Flat Iron Review

Finding the right hairstyle

Finding the right hairstyle can take a bit of trial and error.  Hairstyles are not designed as a one size fits all.  They must be tailored to your face shape, hair type and texture.  What works for someone with thick and coarse hair will not work the same for someone with thin or thinning hair.

The first place to start with finding the right hairstyle is your face shape. To find out what your face shape is, pull all the hair off of your face. Stand in front of a mirror and trace the outline of your face with a erasable marker or bar of soap.  Stand back and look at the shape you have drawn.  What shape does it most closely resemble?

There are five basic face shapes: Oval, round, square, heart and oblong.  Most women will have a face shape that is a combination of two or more shapes.  For example, you might have a heart shape on top, but more of an oval shape on the bottom part of your face.

Stay tuned for what to do now that you know your face shape.

Top Ten Hairstyles

Top hairstyles feature lots of waves, lots of layers and the biggest trend - once again - hair bangs.

See the top 10 styles and pick one for yourself.  Updating your current style is easy today. There are many options for the hair that don't involve major, drastic changes.  Consider:

*Adding bangs.  Add some wispy strands for a softening look.
*Add highlights.  Brighten up your face with just a few highlights around the face.
*Change your color. Go up or down one to two shades for a change in your look.
*Add layer. Layers help to soften hairstyles and make it appear more full of movement

Check out all the latest hairstyles

Sarah Harding Medium Layered Haircut

The medium length layered hairstyle is a very popular choice today. Long layers added throughout the hair help to create balance and define the style. This style can be worn super straight, flat=ironed all over, or all over curly.

Sarah has parted her hair deep on one side, draping the hair gently across the forehead. The hair appears as side swept bangs/

Create a piecey look for this hairstyle by adding small amounts of pomade or wax to the the ends of the hair.  Be careful that you do not apply too much pomade as this can make the hair appear greasy.