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Cover Girl Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez is a true Renaissance woman–actress, singer, TV host–and now she’s featured on the cover of the March 2012 issue of Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide! Click for a peek at what you’ll find in this fabulous issue!


Bonus Section Mini-Magazine

Thinking about revamping your mane with a short snip? Look for inspiration here for the best short hairstyles modeled by trendsetting celebrities, or pick up the March issue for even more sexy star looks!


Hot Hair Hot Hair

Looking for a way to make your hair even hotter? Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide has all the hot looks for your mane makeover enjoyment! Check out a few of those profiles right here…


Star Style Star Style

It’s like the night sky all amped up in the February 2012 issue of Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide. We’ve got everyone from Nicki Minaj to Lisa Rinna to Selena Gomez and beyond. Check it right here!


Free Swag Free Swag!

Sophisticate’s knows how fun it is to get free (and cute!) stuff: so here’s your chance! Check out a just a small amount of the fabulous giveaways we’re offering in our March 2012 issue…


Beauty Blog Beauty Blog

What products should take center stage in your bathroom, makeup bag and local salon? Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide has the beauty product 411 to help you look your absolute best!


GLEE STYLE CLUB Glee

Glee‘s girls are all about personal expression–and gorgeous style! Find out if you’re a Rachel, Quinn or a Mercedes in Sophisticate’s guide to the beloved character’s style moves–and how to get the look at home!

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Hot Hair


double take

double take

You and your man are sure to stun the competition with these mouthwatering coifs. On him, it’s all about slicked back volume, and as for her textured curly bob, it’ll look at home on the runway and the beach. Get her curls by scrunching up your mane with mousse, then blow-dry with a diffuser.

angelic delight

angelic delight

Crown your brow with this gorgeous take on the pixie crop, sure to draw all sorts of heavenly attention your way! Defined flaxen strands are tousled for a “come hither” look, and wavy bangs will make your peepers pop. Recreate this look at home by blow-drying with a round brush, then smoothing with defining wax.

simple pleasures

simple pleasures

Hey, there California girl! Cop this vacation-friendly mane for an easy and beautiful coif profile. Strands are highlighted with gold to set off a light mocha base, then blow-dried straight with a flat brush. Using a flat iron, shape gentle waves throughout your hairstyle, then spritz with holding spray to finish.

See more hot hair in the March 2012 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. Yvette says:

    Hi
    I’m going in for a haircut in a week and i need suggestions on what i should do with my hair. It is really thick dark brown hair and i have a circular facial shape. I know i want to keep my length but what will make it cute but also a little edgy.
    Thanks

    • Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide says:

      Hi, Yvette!
      Our October issue (with Selena Gomez on the cover!) is now on sale, showcasing hundreds of fabulous cuts, colors and styles! Long layers will help remove some of the bulk and look fabulous with your face shape, especially if your stylist cuts a few face-framing layers or a sweeping side bang. Happy styling!

  2. Lulu says:

    I I just dyed my hair a very dark red, I have an oval face. My hair is extremely thick, one hairstylist told me she had never worked with hair as thick as mine. Its straight, pliable, and shoulder length. But the shorter it is the more it poofs out naturally. I like lots of layers. Any suggestions on a new hairstyle?

    • Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide says:

      Hi, Lulu!
      Getting layers helps to remove some of the bulkiness of your thick hair. Have you ever tried a blow-out? You don’t even have to go to the salon to get it done! Check out the September issue (the one with Lauren Conrad on the cover!) and flip to the article called “Your Step-By-Step Guide To The Perfect Blow-Dry.” You’ll learn top tips for blow-drying your hair. And once it’s smooth, you can braid, curl it or straighten it. The options are endless! For more style inspiration, page through the rest of the issue—on stands now!

  3. marisa says:

    Hi! I have brown shoulder length hair, and an ovalish/roundish face, and I am 14. I was wondering what (maybe edgy)cuts would look good yet age appropriate on me?

    • Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide says:

      Hi, Marisa!
      Have you picked up your copy of the April/May issue of Sophisticate’s? Inside, you’ll see a feature on Medium’s Sofia Vassilieva. The teen actress sports a chic, layered, shoulder-length look that’s very stylish and she even offers her best beauty tips!

  4. rach says:

    hi, sophisticates
    i have kinda ash brown hair,brown eyes that match and i recently just cut it into a medium bob that just touches my shoulders..im turning 16 on saturday and getting my hair dyed i wanted to do blonde with brown underneath but my hairstylist told me i dont have the skin tone for it and i agree, im fair and have freckles and i need to know what haircolor to dye my hair pleasee:)
    P.S. its my first time dyeing it and i want to stand out at school rather than having that plain color

    • Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide says:

      Hi, Rach!
      Saturday is coming up quickly. If you trust your stylist’s advice on what not to do, ask for some color options that would complement your skin tone. Check out the March 2011 issue of Sophisticate’s (the one with Lauren Conrad on the cover!) and look for models with the same skin tone as you. Bring the magazine to your stylist and show her your favorite picks!

  5. JJ says:

    Hi,
    I am 61 years young. My hair is dark blonde, w/grey highlights (natural, of course), fine, but lots of it. My face is square in shape and I have blue/grey eyes. I would like to have a WOW new 2011 hair style.
    Thank you.
    PS: Please do not publish my email address.

    • Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide says:

      Hi, JJ!
      Those with square face shapes benefit from either short or long layers or that soften the angular jaw and forehead. Regardless of length, it’s all about keeping texture in the hair in the form of curls or waves. A sideswept bang and deep side part also look fantastic! Think Angelina Jolie or Salma Hayek.

  6. april says:

    i like but do u have things for kids?

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

      Hi April:

      Happy New Year! We try to cover kids time to time; but our primary content focuses on women…but keep checking as we do run!

      Thanks so much for your support…

  7. 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)

    • Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide says:

      Hi, Kelsey!
      Hair pro Daniel Keane answered your question over in the Hair Pro Advice section. Head over there and check it out!

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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 (:

  11. 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!

  12. 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!

  13. 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!

  14. 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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