Answer: If you have made the resolution or goal to grow longer tresses during 2016 then this is differently a question you will want to give some attention to and very soon. Nevertheless, the thought of taking a pair of scissors to strands can seem like to many women to be a practice full of contradiction. It is easy to begin to think, “So I grow hair and then I am supposed to cut it every few weeks?” Oh the madness!
Over the years it has become abundantly clear that is no longer necessary to get strands cut as often as previously believed. Moreover, to help ease the mind do know that a trim is completely different from a haircut. With trims the only hair that is getting or should be cut is what actually needs to be cut. The whole thrust of trimming is just to cut a little bit at a time.
So then, what exactly does a proper trim achieve? Trims enable hair to stay healthy due to the removal of split ends and other damage. If left unchecked split ends can travel further and further up the hair shaft weakening it. Long, weak looking hair will not bring the boys to the yard and will not look so good to the girls either. Therefore, if you are growing out your hair then at the outset of your journey get a trim and then every couple months due a maintenance trim to keep growth going in the right direction.
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Whether she is shooting an editorial, attending a fabulous event or chilling with her girls Jourdan Dunn knows how to make her strands the main event! Over the years we have taken note of Dunn’s numerous hair changes. Moreover, her hair has seemed to morph right along with her effortlessly chic style.
Are you in the mood for a little something new in the hair department? Is it time for a change and you are not quite sure which way to go? Well, we would like to believe we are the home of hair inspiration to get you ready for your next hair consultation or appointment. Therefore, feast your eyes on 12 hairstyles worn by the one and only Jourdan Dunn that you just might want to cop next!
It’s the blonde bob cut seen around the world, we love the slight waves too.
Can you say meow? Bring the boys to your yard with long curly hair.
Purple reign, purple reignnnnn! Like what we did there? LOL Excite the hair senses with this extremely bold tint!
Back to the asymetrical bob because it’s just bangin’! Go sleek by keeping the look smooth with a very blunt cut.
Look like the queen you are by fashioning your strands into a halo crown braid.
Simplicity is still bomb, turn heads and look luxuriously elegant with a low ponytail.
These aren’t your twin braids from elementary school, give the look a modern twist by creating fish tail braids.
Volume with retro vibes are fun as well as flirty and gives the most simple style more depth.
Combine hairstyles together in order to achieve one unique look. We love this combination of braids with a long, flowing ponytail.
Jourdan is not afraid of a bottle of hair dye and if hair color makes you see stars then be boisterous and try out bluish gray.
Gawgous….just GAWgous! Straight locks with big shine will make any outfit dazzle.
We will be forever obsessed with braids and love Dunn’s cornrows with tremendous length.
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We have to admit it… sometimes the man bun has us feeling some type of way. The man bun is nothing new, men have been wearing them years, however, they have come more into vogue as of late. Famous actors, singers, hip hop artists and Instagram hotties are rocking the man bun fearlessly. A style that for awhile had been considered quite feminine is now a manly hairstyle. Oh how times have changed eh?
The natural hair movement is not just permeating the black girl circle, but men too are taking part in the growing trend. Men are choosing to wear their hair in a number of styles that focus more on just a fade and line-up. Of course, not all buns are created equal and some pull the look off better than others, but we are loving all of the diversity. Whether hair is straightened, curly or braided the man bun is being fashioned in various manners. Here is a few of our favorite man bun sightings:
Those were all bomb right? Now check out this guy:
Danger! Now only is he fine but look at that bun! We can’t deny that we are
seriously hair crushing on this man and his man bun!
ASAP Rocky has been known to rock the man bun and a LOT.
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It seems as though everyone who has visited or been spotted walking the streets of New York City have brought their “A” game. From Brandy to Rihanna starlets have flexed their style power mercilessly for the cameras. The latest diva to shut it down is no other than the queen herself, our Bey.
Beyonce caused a media firestorm when she stepped out in a Dolce & Gabbana ensemble. Her curvy physique had those florals blooming in a sexy good way. Moreover, that hair was whipped child! We loved her voluminous blonde shoulder length wavy strands. Her hair read care-free and fun yet sophisticated.
What do you think of Bey’s hairdo, would you rock it? Join the discussion on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.
To be honest, when we first saw purple hair popping up we thought it was another cool, hip, punkish trend that would stick for a bit then vanish. However, it seems that more and more ladies are joining in on the purple hair trend. So then, what makes this bold hair shade such a draw for several voguish women?
For thing one, the purple color trend is the for the gal that doesn’t like to take the road that everyone else is rolling on daily. She’s fierce, boisterous and a kick butt risk-taker who takes names and then hands it back once she’s fully done with it. Basically, purple dyed hair is for women that aren’t the mold, they are the creators telling the mold what to do.
So okay, boldness is key to walking into a salon and demanding a pastel tint be applied to your tresses stat. However, is it really that easy to look that fab with a purple strands? As mentioned, this style is for ladies that like to take risks so of course there are some warnings and hair hazards to keep in mind.
Show Me the Benjamins Baby– This hair trend is expensive because after the initial coloring job you will need to go in for touch-ups regularly.
Beach Please– It’s hot as H to the E hockey sticks outside and all you want to do is take a dip. Uhm, how about no, that is if you do not mind losing your hard-earned hair color. One dip could possibly leave your hair color a different shade after the post dip shampoo and conditioning.
It’s Like You’re at the Beauty Counter– Whoa man you may feel like you are tripping out or having deja vu once you begin your journey of dying your hair purple. Finding the right shade of purple to match your skin tone is like searching for the perfect foundation. Trust us, one shade does not fit all.
Warned You Will Be– That’s the best advice Yoda will ever warn you about when dying your hair purple. There is not one professional salon or stylist that will not tell you about the risks of purple hair. For example, for a pastel purple color your hair will most likely need to be dyed platinum blonde first. Think Mary J. Blige then go even blonder…yeah, that could leave a mark.
Alrighty, so let’s say you were able to make it past all the risks and achieve the purple dyed hair of your dreams. Now what do you do besides celebrate with the hair gods? Maintenance dears, it is all about maintenance.
1. Invest in a VERY good conditioner that will help your strands maintain moisture. Dying can suck the moisture out of strands and ultimately have them looking quite lifeless.
2. Don’t you dare but a sulfate infested shampoo on your hair! Sorry for the exclamation point, but just wanted y’all to take us very seriously. When it comes to purple dyed hair aim for a sulfate free shampoo that is specially formulated for color dyed hair.
3. Back to summer activities such as hitting that swimming party that your crush is going to be at. Just make sure you look really cute instead and avoid the swimming pool water at all costs. Chlorinated water can fade hair color, so if you want your purple hair to fade then by all means go for it.
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Brandy was channeling Curly Sue as she enjoyed herself last night in New York City. Her voluminous curls looked absolutely divine and fit her ensemble style perfectly. Brandy was boho chic in ripped denim, flouncy printed dress, scarf and black ballet flats.
Now back to the gorgeous hair look that Brandy was sporting. All week we have been discussing how to achieve curly/wavy hair without any added fear of damage. Black women are really making strides to stay away from harmful chemicals and enjoy their natural texture or define their curl pattern. Here is a really cool method to help define curls that involves twisting flexi-rods. You are going to want to check out this video!
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Wavy hair is one of the many hair trends of the season but knowing how to achieve such a style at times can feel like one big mystery! There is no wrong way to achieve wavy hair and women from all over world have tried various methods. Maybe you have found yourself using a few like: braiding, rags, foil or even scrunching.
However, getting the hang of using flexi rods may just be the answer to your hair prayers. Such a method if taken well care of can last all the way to your next hair wash. That means looking great from shampoo to shampoo! So then, how does the flexi rod method work exactly?
Here are two great tutorials that will show you exactly what to do. Enjoy and happy waves to ya ladies!
Hair Notes: In the video you most likely noticed that sheets were used before the hair was rolled up. Is that step really that important? It is kind of old school but using them can help prevent your waves/curls from frizzing. So just a word to the wise…
Alright, second video time, this one is a little long but after you see the technique once more you can skip to 8:37 to see the end result (wink, wink).
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Actress Aimiomode Anetor shut the red carpet down when she attended the screening for the film Incorruptible. This documentary examples the role that youths are playing in shaping the future of the country of Africa. Back in 2011 Senegal was pitched into crisis when President Abodoulaye Wade announced his plans to change the constitution which would allow leaders to have a third term. From this decision onward a youth movement was born in order to protect one of Africa’s oldest and stable democracies.
For the screening Anetor walked the carpet in an all white ensemble that showed off her beautiful skin tone. Just as gorgeous was her voluminous wavy strands that gracefully fell past her shoulders. Whether hitting a beach in the Caribbean or a swanky pool party Aimiomode’s hairstyle would be perfect.
On average hair researchers have discovered that hair grows about half a millimeter per day. This means over the course of one year strands can grow a total of 6 inches or half a foot. Nevertheless, other factors do affect hair growth including but not limited to: genetics, age, pregnancy and hormones. Knowing the average will help keep hair growth in the right perspective without it becoming a discouraging process. Hair is continuously growing and with proper haircare techniques your strands will keep growing in the direction you want them to… down south.
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There is absolutely no shade to throw on this cover! Stunning model and reality personality Cynthia Bailey is one of the two ladies to cover Hype Hair magazines’ first double cover for April/May 2015. The issue’s second cover features Tabbrea Walker, the winner of the Hype Hair model search.
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