2007 Hairstyles

Wow, has this year just flown by! 2007 is coming in a few weeks and with all the holiday festivities going on you might have neglected something very important that is going to come flying at you faster than you think!

Prom 2007 party time is coming but have you chosen your dress yet?

If you haven't don't panic yet...

There is still time. You need to get out there and make your final decision though.

I know there is a lot to think about for prom night such as hairstyle, make-up, jewelry and of course your dress.

Avoid trying to decide on everything at once.

Start by choosing your prom dress. Your dress should set the foundation for all your other style decisions.

The hairstyle to go with will depend upon the dress you choose. For example, if you choose a style such as the blue prom dress here, you will want to have a formal hairstyle, perhaps an elegant updo.

Now if you decide upon a more playful dress then an updo isn't appropriate, consider a hairstyle that flares out with a sassy look.

Now get to it. Post your comments here if you need some advice.

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Lip Plumper
Moisten a bit of cinnamon and rub it on your lips before you apply lipstick. Or apply a bit of cinnamon oil to your lips (use only a drop as some people are sensitive to it). Or try lip-plumpers with niacin, a form of vitamin
B, that pumps up the circulation and so plumps up the lips.

Blurry Lip Lines
Apply a nude-colored lip pencil to the center of the lower edge of the bottom lip to sharpen its definition.

Older Color
Too much lipcolor can be aging, no matter how young you are. For a fresh look, give your lips a stain: rub a lip brush against your lip pencil and then brush the color on your lips. Press it in with your finger.

Washed Out
Intense color on the lips will perk up your entire face. When you're feeling washed out and wan, it's time to slide a tube of red or garnet lipstick (or gloss) across your lips.

Bleeding Lipstick
If you have oily skin, your lipstick may tend to bleed. Here are some correctives: Color in your lips before applying lipstick or gloss; outline your lips with a nude pencil (one that's dry, not creamy); or use a concealer pencil to fill in the lines around your lips and blend well.

Lips On The Downturn
Focus attention on the center of your mouth with a dab of gloss, and don't extend your lipcolor all the way out to the corners.

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You spent $60 for your haircut, $150 for gleaming highlights and...

But spent $3 on your shampoo?

When it comes to hair, you get what you pay for, so make sure you balance your beauty budget correctly.

Splurge on:
Spend your money on shampoos, conditioners and styling aids.

Quality over quantity is a bit of a cliché, but when it comes to hair care, the adage definitely applies.

I think everyone should shampoo and condition their hair less frequently, but with the best products they can afford when you spend a little more money on a higher quality product, you won't have to shampoo, condition or style as often because your hair will perform better."

Top End Shampoos, Conditioners and Hair Care Products:
Alterna's 'Caviar' Anti-Aging hair care: $17-$41;
Phytologie products: $14-$40;
PureOlogy Serious Color Care line: $18-$22

Best Bargain:
Paul Mitchell Awapuhi line: $9-$12

Splurge on Hairbrushes

Looking for the best hair brushes? Mason-Pearson has a line of natural pure boar bristle brushes that'll get you hooked for life. Full-size brushes are costly, but if you want the same quality for a more palatable price, skip the 'master' and pick up a 'junior' Mason for $70. Everyone tries to knock off Mason-Pearson’s, but when a product claims it's just like the real thing, you're better off spending the money on the real thing.

Top End Brushes:
Mason-Pearson are top quality and will cost between $40-$120

Best Bargain:
Paul Mitchell 413 sculpting brush: $7;
CHI brushes: $10-$15

Saving on Styling Tools

If you've got the urge to splurge, you can spend upward of $200 for an Ionic hair-dryer, a supercharged device designed to dry hair at light speed without frizz or damage. Truth be told, the same effects are reached with standard dryers. From a personal standpoint, the 'professional' dryers are somewhat of a gimmick.
What you should really be looking for is a hair dryer with a high wattage, because that determines how powerful it is. The more powerful, the less time you'll spend drying your hair, and the healthier it will ultimately be." Look for a dryer with 1875 watts or higher, and make sure it comes with a concentrator to direct air-flow.

Top End Hair Dryer:
T3 Tourmaline Ionic Blow Dryer: $192

Best Bargain on Hair Dryers:
Conair Ion Shine 1875 Watt Hair Dryer 1461: $15-$20

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With curls as one the hottest hair styles
around right now, it pays to know how to
make some happen at a moment's notice.
Even natural curl-girls can use curling
irons to add definition or snag some extra
swirls just where you want them.

Here are some tips from the pros:

1. To avoid too-tight ringlets, use an
iron with a relatively large barrel.
One that's at least 1-1/2 inch around
works for everyone except those with
super-fine or short strands.

2. If your hair is layered around the
face, wrap uneven ends in a square of
toilet paper, then curl. The paper will
hold hair neatly in place and allow the
iron to do its job without wisps sticking
out.

3. Normally, it takes about ten seconds
to get a curl. Be extra careful with
fine or color-treated hair, which is easily
damaged; experiment to see if it will curl
in less time. You can always go back for more.

4. Don't get bent out of shape trying to curl
every last strand on your head. Your hair
will look more natural if you leave some undone.

5. If you mess up—the curls are too tight or
you end up with a weird crease—just dampen hair
slightly or spray with an ultra-light conditioner
and do it over.

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