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vibrant layers
Get noticed with face-framing strands in a standout scarlet shade. Amp up the volume by rubbing a dollop of mousse through wet strands. Then, blow-dry hair with a round brush, combing fringe across the forehead. Play with texture by using a curling iron to create loose waves. Apply styling gel to your coif to create slightly tousled ends.
HAIR: DOUGLAS CARROLL SALON, RALEIGH, NC; PHOTO: GLOBAL HAIR & FASHION GROUP.
chocolate delight
Dark mocha locks cascade just past the shoulders in lightly tousled, look-at-me waves. To get the style, apply anti-frizz cream through wet hair and blow-dry using a diffuser. While blow-drying, scrunch the ends of strands with your hands, and use a round brush to keep bangs smooth.
HAIR: MOUTONSALON.COM, GRAPEVINE, TX; PHOTO: GLOBAL HAIR & FASHION GROUP.
sexy sleek
Put sexy layers on display with straight strands in a light brown shade. Blow-dry mane with a paddle brush, curving tresses toward the face. Apply a small dollop of smoothing cream to your hands and comb through hair with fingers for a gorgeous finish.
HAIR: L SALON & COLOR GROUP, SAN MATEO, CA; PHOTO: GLOBAL HAIR & FASHION GROUP.
voluminous vixen
Get ready to wow with thick, loose curls that fall past the shoulders. Run smoothing serum through wet strands, then blow-dry hair using a round brush. Use a large-barrel curling iron to create soft waves around the face and at the ends of your mane. Mist coif with a strong holding spray to get a long-lasting look.
HAIR: BRAUN DER FRISEUR, KAARST, GERMANY; PHOTO: GLOBAL HAIR & FASHION GROUP.
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Hello, I have naturally curly hair I’ve always have had medium length hair I want to grow it out to the middle of my back, I take vitamins everyday. But I was wondering if there is anything I can do to make it grow faster?
Dear Jessica,
Curly hair is the hardest hair to grow long fast. Actually the hair grows at the same rate as other hair types, but the longer it gets, the more it curls up, thus giving an appearance that it just isn’t growing. As for actual growth, a systematic intake of folic acids, B vitamins and a healthy diet will generate healthier growth, however you may want to consider adding high quality hair extensions to get you to the desired length immediately. During this period, you can continue to grow the hair until the real hair is where you want it to be. Another consideration to make the hair appear longer is to relax or straighten your curly hair. straightening your hair will likely add several inches of length to it right away! The reason is because curly hair takes up ” hair space” making the hair look fuller and wider. Once straightened, that volume transforms to overall additional length.
Lastly, you may want to consider using over-the-counter Rogaine (Minoxidil). It will grow hair more rapidly and healthier and it may even grow hair from the weaker inactive hair follicles, thereby making the hair look thicker. The only caveat here is that it will take months to notice the additional growth, and once it does you must continue to use it or the effects will immediately discontinue adding hair growth or rapidity of growth.
I love the “romantic texture” style shown here. But I have a couple questions:
1. Does she have layers in her hair? If so, does she have just a few or a lot?
2. How could I style this myself?
Thanks!
Model has layers in her hair; the first start about 3/4 of the way down. You start with an off center part and can do with either hot rollers and curling iron. After–tease crown lightly and hold look in place with mist of spray.
Hi guys! I love, love, love your mag! I’m growing my hair out right now, and it’s about an inch or two past my collar bone. But how long does hair have to be to be considered long?
Thanks Monica!
We think you’re long already Monica…and thanks for the nice compliment–we’re blushing!
I’ve nearly always had long hair. I an enjoying some layers now that let my natural curl add body. I always have trouble with bangs, though, because I wear glasses and models never do. How long do I go? On the forhead or sideswept? What works with glasses, and what should I absolutly avoid?
I like all of the options for bangs that we are seeing today. As for the glasses, you want to keep the bangs above them or they may seperate and become troublesome. However, If you are just testing the waters of bangs I would keep them a bit longer and sweep them to the side.
Long hair everywhere I looked up. So I,ve been wearing my hair short for about 23 years and right now I,m letting it grow out of here. I wanna go down past to my shoulders for a few years.
im growing out my hair and using products t make it grow faster ( GROW shampoo is amazing) and i have black hair coler and honey tone skin i was thinking of doing a choppy cut what do you think
Hi Christine:
Choppy cuts add some nice volume to hair and are a quick lift. Check your salon pro to see if right for you (bring a copy of our latest issue with a few looks you love!) and get their opinion.
Good luck!
Yes I finally wear my long hair again after about 7 years of having short hair. As a child up until I was about 24 my hair was long, like past by bra strap. I wanted something different and got it cut a little above my bra and slowy it got shorter! So short I had that little cut where the back was about an inch long and flipped out like a ducks tail, cute but not for someone who’s in a hurry. I thought short hair would be easier, I was WRONG I grew that out then cut it again into a bob, loved it! BUT I REALLY LOVE MY LONG WAVY YET NOT CURLY Q HAIR! Having long hair, tthere’s so many different ways I can style my hair. Up, down, bun, fishtail braid, traight, curly, and being a busy stay at home Mom of 2 busy body boys and wife, if I need to run out fast, its a headband and a poufy (at crown) ponytail. I LOVE MY LONG HAIR AND PLAN ON KEEPING IT! {just wish it would stop shedding and/or falling out so bad
How can I get a copy of an older issue its the nov/december issue 2009 with taylor swift on it. There is a hair style in there I had my hair done like an can’t get any one to cut it that way now need that issue please.
Hi Pamela! We’re so sorry, but once an issue of Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide leaves the newsstand, it’s gone for good–back issues are not available. But do stay tuned to future issues, because Taylor Swift is one of our favorites and we’ll definitely be featuring her again.
So I have meduim length hair, It’s wavy, and I like a lot of scene and rock hairstyles. School is coming what should I do!?!?!?
Hi India! Never be afraid to experiment! Find photos of hairstyles you like in Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide, then grab a friend and try on a few for size. Even if you don’t duplicate a look exactly, you might find a fabulous new style in the process!
I have the same length
hi well i have short hair but i love long hair is there any suplies that will make it grow
Hey, Varina! We love that you’ve been checking out our whole website! Patience is about the only thing we can recommend for growing your hair it. It takes time! Meanwhile, have fun with your hair at each new length as you go through the grow-out process. You may discover a length you like along the way!
Hi! I’m growing my hair out from just shoulder-length to mid back. What are some good tips and vitamins to keep my hair healthy and help it grow faster? I really love long hair and my hair was down to my derriere when I was eleven. I use sulfate-free shampoo and let my hair dry naturally most of the time. Thanks for any tips!
Hello there, Elizabeth! It sounds like you are already on the right track. The only proven thing we can tell you to help your hair grow is to keep it healthy with regular trims (yes, even when your’e trying to grow it out) and conditioning, and keeping heat-styling to a minimum.
Now i wash my hair for about twice a week….but still nothing has changed. I’m not satisfyed.
HI Kylie! I’m afraid we won’t be able to help you further since we can’t be there to see your hair in person. However, your hairstylist can! Head to the salon and let your stylist know what kind of tress situation you’re in and ask for her help. If she doesn’t have any suggestions, perhaps see if there’s someone else who works in the salon who is more of an expert with your hair type–every stylist has a specialty! Good luck!