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Hot Hair


wild waves

wild waves

Beachy blonde waves have any stylista California dreamin’ all year long. Platinum highlights brighten up sandy blonde tresses that are curled to perfection. Loose tussles cascade past the shoulders and blow gently in the in the warm ocean breeze.

bangin’ blonde

bangin’ blonde

Shimmery tones of deep beige and golden blonde come to life against a cinnamon backdrop. Hair is cut short at the sides with all of the length facing forward, creating a peek-a-boo side-swept bang that is the perfect complement to a cocktail dress and a glass of champagne.

tousled tigress

tousled tigress

This model mane creation begins with a rich auburn hue that looks stunning next to peaches-and-cream skin. Luscious locks full of thick, wild waves tumble midway down the back, turning you into a teasing temptress. Welcome to the jungle, pretty lady!

the collection

the collection

Steal the spotlight by showing off vibrant tress hues and sporting bold haircuts like these styles created by hairstylist Rae Palmer for Schwarzkopf in London, England.

See more hot hair in the October 200 issue!
TALK BACK!

Your magical wish has come true! You can have any hot hair cut, style and color for just today. What do you choose? Tell us now!

Talk back to SHG at “Hot Hair”

  1. kelsey says:

    i have a round kind face and brown eyes and dark brown hair.i am 15. my hair sometimes goes curly/wavy in spots, what kind of haircut should i get. and how can i get good looking waves/curlys daily with little effort? (waves like carrie underwood or miley cyrus)

  2. Princess says:

    i have natural curly hair and i dont know what kinda hair style that would be good on me without making it puffy

    • Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide says:

      Hi, Princess!
      With naturally curly hair, you can style it all sorts of different ways and wear various lengths. The key to styling is using the right products and tools. Try using curling spray and sculpting gel to scrunch your hair when it’s damp, blow-drying using a diffuser. Also, make sure to cleanse and condition your hair regularly. Leaving styling residue in your hair for more than a day causes dull, lifeless strands.

  3. Jennifer says:

    I’d still be a redhead and any style would look great with my thick hair and kinda of wavy.Also would stay long.

    • Bonnie L. Krueger, Editor-in-Chief says:

      Jennifer:

      Sounds like you’re super lucky with amazing hair!

  4. Mandee says:

    Hi! I just got my first issue today and there is a hairstyle from Hair Machine Australia in the Clip & Snip section. I can’t seem to find the picture anywhere on the web. It should be on page 102 in the bottom left hand corner. I want to email the picture to my friend so that she can see it. Please and thanks (:

    • Bonnie L. Krueger, Editor-in-Chief says:

      Mandee:

      We don’t post our issue on the Web…do you still have the issue?

  5. Via says:

    I go to the JCPenny Salon at the Coranodo mall. I have been i client probably sense i was 13 i am now 16 and hav a hair appoinment today.I learnd of Katie when my grandmother took me. She has been a client for over 20 years and no one else ever does her hair! I am a natural blonde but i lik bing a little lighter and my hair stylest Katie Rilo is AMAZING!! If i am scared to try somthing she never pushes me she incorperates her knowledge of hair with what i want and when i come out i always feel like a million bucks! If you ever get the chance you should check it out!
    Thanks for listening!

    • Bonnie L. Krueger, Editor-in-Chief says:

      Via:

      Thanks for sharing. Everyone out there…check out this salon when you’re in the area!

  6. Haley says:

    i love this magazine! It’s the best! I love the tangerine look but i don’t know if i can pull it off. I have light/medium skin but dark eyebrows and light brown eyes. My natural hair color is light brown with some blond highlights. is there any way i can pull the “tangerine” look off? and how much should i do my hair? or should i just stay away from it?

    • Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide says:

      Hi Haley!
      Your best bet is to take in a photo of the model and show it to your professional stylist/colorist. She can check out the color, you can explain what you want and the two of you can discuss what your options are. We’re sure he or she has some great ideas of how you can create a similar look, one that would be customized for your skintone and lifestyle. Good luck!

    • Tessa says:

      Haley:

      I also love this magazine. I buy it monthly (or at least try to) . . . However, what is the tangerine look? Very curious to know. Please reply.

    • Via says:

      Wel, it doesn’t really matter what other people think as long as you love it F off all the other people. lol> but i personaly think if u have stright hair you might be able to. But with how everything else is kinda darker i would stay away and go for a more either Black hair or a nice light Brown almost blonde. I think you would look amazing with that with the rest of your fetures. But i’m not a stylest. lol so good luck and i hope you get what u want!

  7. Gene says:

    I love the purple! But do you think it’d show / look good with black hair?? Or, should I do a different color? I think I look good wearing pink. I want to look hot for the ladies when I go to girl bars. Haha!

    • Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide says:

      Hi Gene:
      Purle and black do go well together in the mane world–we’ve often featured photos of a raven snip layered with purple slices. If you really want the color to stand out, go for a lighter purple; if you want something more subtle, try dark purple, which will pop dramatically in the right light, but blend nicely in quieter environments. Pick up a copy of Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide for color examples to show your salon colorist. Happy coloring!

  8. jess says:

    I have very dark hair and I love the parrot style, is there a way you can show peek a boo color styles so yo can where your hair at work and it not be noticed when you don’t want it to be?

    • Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide and Suzie Bond (see Expert Panel at right) says:

      Hi Jess:
      There are a lot of places you can hide color for those more conservative work places. If you don’t have many layers in your hair, just stay under your partline; the veil of your part will cover the color except for near the ends. If you do have layers, go a little deeper. Have the color placed on the diagonal at or under the temple area. It will be exposed when you pull your hair back.

      If you have shorter hair the concept of placement is the same-stay away from the partline, but keep in mind you need to have long enough hair somewhere to lay on top of the color punch. That way it is under wraps for work and not for play!

      I hope this helps. Have a blast adding some fun color to your hair!!!

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