This classic look is also quickly becoming a new hair trend with weddings. The bun’s simple style is a perfect match for the elegance and grace of a wedding, and it compliments any style of wedding gown. More importantly though, the bun is a great everyday look for those on the go. All it takes to create a bun is just a couple minutes and a few bobby pins.

TotalBeauty.com has some fantastic new bun hairstyles to reignite the classic look, as seen by some of your favorite Hollywood celebs.

10 NEW WAYS TO WEAR A BUN

It’s glamorous, yet simple; classic, but not stuffy. The bun is a timeless hairstyle — here’s how to give it a modern twist

1.) BLAKE LIVELY’S BOHEMIAN BUN

Best for: Smooth textures, but varying hair lengths will work, says Schlenger.

Schlenger’s how-to: The trick with this look is to not worry about perfection. Start with a higher ponytail in the back of the head. Work with small sections of the ponytail, wrapping them up and securing them haphazardly with pins at the base. Allow loose ends to fall naturally. Pull hair out of the ponytail to frame the face and finish the perfect “messy on purpose” look.

2.) AMANDA SEYFRIED’S ACCESSORIZED BUN

Best for: Mid-length hair of all textures, says Schlenger.

Schlenger’s how-to: To prep the hair, blow dry with a volumizing mousse (try Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Mousse, $3.99) lifting at the root and polishing the ends with a natural bristle brush. Backcomb the top section of hair from the crown to hairline. Pull hair back in a high ponytail, keeping volume at the top and tension on the sides. Wrap one-inch sections of the ponytail around two fingers, allowing pieces to slip out for texture. Secure with bobby pins and finish with a headband two inches back from the hairline to break up the volume.

3.) KIM KARDASHIAN’S SLEEK BUN

Best for: Curly or straight will work equally well with a polished blowout, says Schlenger.

Schlenger’s how-to: Prep hair with a high shine smoothing serum (try Biolage Smoothing Serum, $14.99) and blow dry hair away from the face. Secure a tight ponytail at the center back of your head and separate the ponytail into two sections. Clip the bottom section out of the way temporarily. Loop the top section downward and secure with pins under the base of the ponytail. Then use the bottom section to wrap around the base of the bun and secure with another pin. Finish with a shine spray all over for a glam look.

4.) LAUREN CONRAD’S FLAT BUN

Best for: Longer, thicker hair, says Schlenger.

Schlenger’s how-to: Brush hair back and secure in a high ponytail. Add hair extensions to your ponytail at this time if you want to amp up the bun. We love Hair U Wear Dancing with the Stars Put On Pieces Glamarama, $20. Lightly backcomb the ponytail to create texture in the bun and loosely wrap hair around the base, letting the bun expand and slightly flatten. If you are using extensions, wrap your hair around the added piece. Secure with pins and spritz with hairspray.

5.) HAILEE STEINFELD’S COILED BUN

Best for: The longer the hair, the better, says Schlenger.

Schlenger’s how-to: Secure a smooth ponytail at the center back of the head and apply a shine serum liberally through the entire tail. Holding the end of the tail, begin to twist the hair until it begins coiling onto itself. Allow it to take its natural shape until you can’t twist anymore. Tuck the loose ends under the bun and secure with a pin. Tame flyaways with a strong hold hairspray like Rusk W8less Plus Extra Strong Shaping and Control Hairspray, $14.

6.) KAT GRAHAM’S TALL BUN

Best for: Thick hair is important to achieve a dense bun, but any texture with a smooth blowout will work, says Schlenger.

Schlenger’s how-to: Start by running a smoothing cream with shine (like Tigi Rockaholic Rock My World Stellar Smoothing Cream, $13.99) through blown out hair. Secure a high ponytail on top of the head, and separate the ponytail in two separate sections. Take one section and wrap it around the base creating a classic bun shape. Use the second piece to wrap around the base, lifting the bun up, to create this interesting stacked look.

7.) MILEY CYRUS’ MESSY BUN

Best for: Curly or wavy hair is ideal, says Schlenger.

Schlenger’s how-to: Start by backcombing the crown area. Secure a ponytail at the center back of the head, leaving out the front hairline. Ball up the tail bringing it towards the base. Set the bun with pins, letting loose ends fall out. Any long pieces can be wrapped around the bun and secured with pins. Loosely brush the curly hairline back with your fingers leaving height and volume. Spray with hairspray to hold and secure longer hair with French pins.

8.) JESSICA HART’S TOP BUN

Best for: Long, fine hair, says Schlenger.

Schlenger’s how-to: Start with a high tight ponytail. Tease the tail to create texture and density and wrap around a hair donut at the base to create the necessary fullness. This is a simple shape with visual impact.

 

9.) SARAH JESSICA PARKER’S PILLOW BUN

Best for: Long, thick hair, says Schlenger.

Schlenger’s how-to: For an extra dramatic look like Sarah’s, extensions are ideal (try Hairdo by Jessica Simpson 21″ 100% Fine Human Hair Extensions, $186). Start with a tight ponytail in the center back of the head. Separate the tail into four sections. Working one section at a time, loop the hair out and away from the base. Bring the ends back to the base and secure with pins. For larger loops, use a second pin to keep the loops tight to the head. Spread out the hair to create full, smooth loops. Finish with a strong hold hairspray.

10.) MANDY MOORE’S BALLERINA BUN

Best for: All hair types can work with a smooth, polished blowout, says Schlenger.

Schlenger’s how-to: Use a shine serum from root to ends and blow dry hair with a natural bristle round brush, getting lift at the root. Find your natural part and maintain it while pulling hair back into a ponytail at the center back of the head. Braid the tail and wrap it around the base, tucking the ends under the bun. Secure with pins. Braiding hair is a quick easy way to add interest to a simple shape.

No matter what type of hair you have, the bun is the perfect new look to try this summer. If you love being a trend-setter or enjoy trying out new hairstyles, give some of 2012′s ponytail hairstyles a try. Both of these fun hairstyles are perfect for the warmer weather. Give us a visit and we’ll have you sporting one of these hot new hairstyles!

Whether you are coloring your hair at home or at a salon, take the proper steps to ensure your hair is fully prepared for coloring.

Whether you choose to have your hair colored at home or professionally done in a salon, it is important to prepare your hair for coloring.It is important to keep your hair unwashed 24 hours before the hair coloring. This will allow the hair’s natural oils to absorb the new color from the dye. Protecting your clothing is another important step to note. If you are coloring your hair at home be sure to wrap a towel or two around your neck to protect your skin and clothes.

If you are having your hair colored professionally, your stylist will ensure that you are covered with salon cape. Taking the proper steps to prepare your hair for coloring can help avoid damage to your hair and allow the new colors shine through. However, not following these simple hair care steps might lead you to be unhappy about your hair coloring. eHow.com has a few steps that you can follow to ensure that your hair is in the proper condition.

Instructions

1.)

Request that the hair be unwashed. Recommend that the client does not wash her hair before coming in for color. Most hair color brands don’t suggest shampooing the hair beforehand.

2.)

Protect the clothes and skin from hair color stains. Drape capes over the client as well as towels to protect their clothing and skin from the hair dye.

3.)

Comb the hair. To prepare the hair for color, you should brush it and make sure that it’s tangle free. Keep the hair dry while you run the comb through it.

4.)

Apply a wax to the hairline of the client. This prevents the hair dye from staining these areas. Apply the wax in a thin layer over the skin and try not to get any in the client’s hair.

Home hair coloring kits have the advantage of being inexpensive and convenient, but when it comes to messes a professional hair stylist is the proper route to take. In the end, changing your hair color and experimenting with different shades can be a fun experience and bring variety to your appearance. Remember these four steps and you’ll be walking out of your home or salon with a radiant new style.

Craving a little fun in 2012? Put some spunk in your ponytail this year!

9 Cute Ponytails to Try Now

Give your go-to summer style a sexy upgrade with these fun ponytail ideas. Try any of these looks on for free in seconds with our Instant Hair Makeover tool.

Mermaid Ponytail

You don’t even have to bother with blow-drying your hair to get Blake Lively’s wavy pony. Use a brush to smooth damp hair back and secure it at eye level. Scrunch a soft-hold gel into the length of the tail to bring out your hair’s natural texture.

Side Ponytail

Mila Kunis’s flirty and feminine ‘do is easy to pull off. Start by winding sections of hair around a one-inch curling iron to create soft spirals. Then, part your hair down the center and gather everything into a low side pony, leaving out a few face-framing pieces.

Evening Pony

Emmy Rossum’s super-high, super-sleek ponytail is a great option when it’s really freaking hot outside, but you still want to look polished and elegant. Add an elastic a quarter of the way down the length of your hair, then weave a short, loose braid and secure with another elastic.

Pumped-Up Pony

Thandie Newton’s crazy-in-the-back pony is ideal for anyone with thick, wavy hair. To get the look, gather everything up and fasten it right above eye level. Backcomb the tail a few times for extra body. Finish by running a smoothing cream through the ends and over the front of your hair for shine.

Rocker Ponytail

Gisele’s fierce pony is anything but cheerleader-sweet. To get her look, comb gel through your roots, then use a brush to gather hair into a high ponytail. Mist the length of the tail with a beach spray for a tousled effect.

Bangin’ Pony

Whether you have long, blunt bangs like Jennifer Hudson or wispy, side-swept fringe, show them off by pulling all the rest of your hair back into a mid- to low-level ponytail. Run a flatiron over the length to make hair extra-sleek.

Classic Ponytail

For a pony that you can wear just about anywhere, opt for Jennifer Aniston’s flirty, mid-level version. The trick is to use your fingers to gather your hair back so the look isn’t too “done.” Leave out your bangs or any short, face-framing pieces to soften the style.

Twisted Ponytail

Leave it to trendsetter Sarah Jessica Parker to sport this cool ponytail/braid hybrid. For a similar effect, part your hair down the middle, then divide strands into two equal sections. Loosely weave them together and fasten with an elastic a few inches up from your ends.

Wrapped Ponytail

Gabrielle Union knows the trick to making this sleek high ponytail look absolutely perfect: Cover up the elastic with a one-inch section of hair. Pin down the ends underneath the base of tail. Use a drop of shine serum to tame any fuzzies.

Whether it’s the warmer weather or your lack of time, pulling of a sexy or spunky ponytail in a cinch has never been easier or more chic. Bet you never thought there were so many variations of the classic ponytail! Well… now you know. And now you can have fun finding your new favorite ponytail hairstyle for 2012.

You like unique, fun and fabulous, right? We assume you do, so we think you’ll love it here at Scizzors. Give us a visit, ask around, or take a peek through our other hair articles to learn more about what we can do for you. We love hair!

Spring 2012 has sprung with some gorgeous flower hair accessories!

Spring Flowers in Her Hair

It’s almost spring, so we’re cutting to the chase and jumping ahead with a full day devoted to spring inspiration. First, a round up of some of our favorite flowers for the bride’s hair. Whether it’s a small floral ring or a bright gathering, fresh blooms are an undeniable sign of spring. If you’re a spring bride, we love these looks:

Elizabeth Messina

Left: J. Crew // Right via Color Collective

Left via Model’s Own // Right: Mario Testino

Left via Luna and Chloe Weddings // Right: help us find it!

Shot by Amelia Lyon

via Once Wed

via Green Wedding Shoes

Elizabeth Messina

via Once Wed

Loving the look of flowers in your hair? Us too. If you have some blooming hair pieces and you’re not sure how to use them to create a unique look, we can help you. We can incorporate your flower hair accessories into your style and create a spring masterpiece. How fun!

If you’d love to have your hair looking beautiful and radiant for the warmer weather, visit us at Scizzors! Our stylists and colorists are amazing, and they’d love to see you. Hair is a work of art, and we consider ourselves artists in that way. Whatever you’re looking for in spring hair, find it at Scizzors.

Wedding Hairstyles for All Hair Lengths

Whether you’ve got flowing tresses, a mod pixie cut, or something in between, you want your hair to look extra-extraordinary on your wedding day.

Get inspired by our gallery of fun and formal looks created by New York stylist Carmel Bianco.

Hairstyles for Long Hair

Go with the flow and opt for sexy, artfully tousled tresses, perfect for a garden wedding.

Hairstyles for Long Hair

When your waves extend down to there, your styling options are off the charts. Let them all hang out, or sweep them into a modern chignon. Ravishing!

Hairstyles for Medium-Length Hair

Mid-length locks are famed for their versatility. From a chic upsweep to a flirty chignon, you’ve got some super-special alternatives.

Beachy waves plus a side sweep equal a fun bun that riffs on a retro look.

Hairstyles for Medium-Length Hair

Take a relaxed approach to the updo with this unstructured bun, which features a few stray tendrils.

Hairstyles for Short Hair

Don’t even think of growing it out for the wedding—close crops are seriously stylish. Go sleek and chic, and add head-turning accessories.

Poker-straight strands (courtesy of a flatiron), a side-swept bang, and a glittery headband put the glam in this gamine look.

Hairstyles for Short Hair

It doesn’t get simpler: Apply product, slick hair back, add a face veil.

Are you planning on wearing a veil at your wedding? Or are you leaning towards a wedding hairstyle that you can wear with accessories, such as barrettes, flowers or headbands? This article from Glamour.com shares twelve bridal hairstyles that work beautifully with those little extras.

BeautifulHairstyles.com has a range of wedding hairstyles, bridal updos and hairstyles for bridesmaids and flowers. LovelyHairstyles.net lets you see a few more wedding hairstyle ideas that you might fall in love with. Browse through these websites for some more wedding hairstyle photos and inspiration.

Wedding season is one of our favorites at Scizzors in Shrewsbury, MA! Our hairstylists are experienced, professional and trained to help you look your very best on your special day. If you want peace of mind and complete satisfaction on your wedding day, give Scizzors a call for your perfect wedding hairstyle!
To a lifetime of happiness, love and beautiful hair!

10 Hair Color Ideas To Consider For 2012

Got a little tiny itch to maybe spice up your hair color for the new year? Here are 10 of our favorite celebrity hair colors from the past twelve months–which would you most like to copy?

1. Blake Lively’s light red

2. Ciara’s high-contrast streaks

3. Drew Barrymore’s auburn

4. Jennifer Aniston’s pale blond

5. Rihanna’s rich chocolate shade

6. Scarlett Johannson’s slightly strawberry blond

7. Jennifer Hudson’s funky ends

8. Kate Beckinsale’s multi-dimensional brown

9. Ashlee Simpson’s platinum

10. Zooey Deschanel’s cool chestnut

Which of these hair color ideas would you be most likely to consider for 2012?

Freshening up your whole look for spring 2012 can be as simple as a new hair color. The good news: it really is that simple! But of course there is the decision of which color is right for your personality, how vibrant or subtle you want your hair color to be, and which hair coloring service can you trust to make your hair color shine with perfection?

At Scizzors in Shrewsbury, MA, we are proud to offer the new Colorance line from Goldwell. This hair coloring service is simply wonderful. Read more about why we love the Colorance hair coloring line, and please call us if you have any questions about our hair coloring services!

Our hair colorists are ready and excited to make you look fresh, gorgeous and lively this spring.

We love Goldwell hair coloring products at Scizzors in Shrewsbury!

Why do we love Goldwell’s new line of hair coloring products? Our colorists could tell you all about it on your next visit to the Salon, but we’ll brief you on a few of the reasons why Goldwell Colorance products are superior hair color products.

You can find all of the following information on the official Goldwell website.

Goldwell Colorance products boast a couple benefits that your hair will love:

• +35% improved hair structure due to pH-balanced technology with patented IntraLipid
• The color result: shiny, colored hair full of freshness, vibrancy and liveliness!
• All Goldwell color products feature innovative technologies which ensure perfect color results without compromising care

Specific to the Colorance line, there are a few different hair coloring options for you to choose from.

Colorance Color

For unlimited possibilities!

• Enhances natural color
• Expressive Fashion Shades
• Refreshes colored bases
• NEW improved applicator bottle

Colorance Cover Plus

Colorance Cover Plus for Extra Coverage!

• Natural grey coverage up to 75%
• Natural reflections on over-lightened/over-highlighted hair
• NEW improved consistency for mixing and applying with brush and bowl

Colorance Express Toning

Gentle Blonde Refinement in Just 5 Minutes!

• Subtle shades with shine
• Concise color range for easy consultations and shade choice
• Convenient application
• Use after lightening, highlighting or highlift color balancing service

Our hair colorists are exceptional, professional and very knowledgeable about the Goldwell Colorance products. Whether you want to color, tone or highlight, we have access to a complete assortment of hair color products that allows us to provide you with individualized color that’s right for you.

What we love about Goldwell color products – and the Colorance line especially – is that they are specifically designed to ensure color vibrance, optimum shine, and ultimate hair condition. That’s a win-win-win situation for you!

If you have any questions about the various Goldwell hair color products, the Goldwell Colorance line, or any of our hair coloring services at the Salon, please give us a call or stop by for a visit! We’d love to help you achieve color perfection.

You can be a winter beauty with these healthy hair tips!

There are many elements of winter that cause us to take a second look at our beauty routine because – let’s face it – you may be feeling a little dull this time of year. You’re not alone, which is a good thing because it allows us to address the winter beauty issues that many of us face.

Are you interested in having radiant hair during winter? Do you crave glowing skin in winter? Do your nails need a little beauty boost? There are a few simple winter beauty tips that you can follow to brighten your complexion and make your locks healthy and radiant once again. Take care of your skin, hair, nails and whole self this winter so you can look, feel and be a beautiful winter goddess.

The following article, originally posted on HuffingtonPost.com, delivers winter beauty tips and tricks to help you solve some common winter beauty issues. Be radiant and healthy this winter; these winter beauty tips will help you!

Winter Health: Skin, Hair and Beauty Problems You Can Fix

Depending on where you live, this winter has ranged anywhere from “mild” to “oh, it’s winter?” No major blizzards, way less snow than usual and generally warm-ish temperatures across the country have made many people question if true winter is ever coming. But even though you’ve barely noticed a change in the weather, your skin, nails and hair definitely have — and they’re probably starting to show signs of their plight.

Even in less-than-brutal conditions, your body will let you know when it’s been the victim of the season’s beating. Whether it’s flaky skin, brittle nails or hair that clings worse than a sweater dress to sweater tights, these symptoms can be treated, both by care and keeping, and what you’re eating and drinking.

You may be going gloveless this warm winter, but your body still needs a little extra love. Survive the slow slide into spring with these tips for fixing the winter icks, from the inside out.

Lips

If you’ve been licking your lips all winer in anticipation of spring, knock it off — you’re making your mouth sad. Think of your pucker like a newborn — it’s basically helpless, and needs a lot of extra care and attention. That’s because the skin of your lips isn’t like your other skin; it doesn’t produce sweat, natural oils or any of the other excretions that help skin stay supple on its own.

To care for your lips, use this neat trick: Run your toothbrush under some warm water, until the bristles soften. Then, ever-so-gently, brush your lips with the brush to remove any dead, dry or flaky chapped skin. Liberally apply a heavy moisture (petroleum jelly is kind of a great one, even though it sounds gross), and keep some with you to re-apply throughout the day. Be sure to drink plenty of water, and keep try to keep the lizard-like lip-licking to a minimum.

Nails

You’ve been so focused on your complexion and hat-hair, you’ve nearly forgotten about your sad, brittle nails, which can get torn up as a result of cold air and the temperature changes between indoors and out. But luckily, your nails are pretty forgiving, and simply paying more attention to them when moisturizing your hands can help keep them in tip-top shape.

Make it a point to rub lotion onto your nails and nail beds when you’re re-greasing during the day. Also, increase your protein intake (either with supplements, or by eating more fish, or oily nuts like walnuts) to give them a chance at a better life.

Face

The combination of wind and a lack of sunlight has the unfortunate effect of not only drying out your skin, but leaving it with an ashen, zombie-like pallor that’s just not pretty. Get your glow back (without a visit to the tanning salon, because, let’s be real, they’re still not safe) by exfoliating, moisturizing and faking it.

While in the shower (when your skin is soft and your pores are open), scrub your face with an oil-free exfoliating wash, which also contains salicylic acid to fight acne — because, weirdly, despite the fact that you look sallow and sad, you’re also somehow breaking out. Then, right after the shower, apply a moisturizer that’s also oil-free. Do the same thing even when you’re not in the shower.

Even if you never, ever wear blush, winter’s a good time to start. Find a nice, lightweight stain (Benetint, by Benefit is available from Birchbox and is amazing for looking healthy, and not like the ingenue of a soap opera) and apply it to the apples of your cheeks, (bear with me) the tip of your nose and along your hairline. I know it sounds strange, but it really does help perk you up.

Hair

Heaven knows you’re already loathe to leave your bed each morning during these dark days, but, as if to add insult to injury, winter also has a way of making sure your hair is as abysmal as it can be. Wind and cold (as well as wooly hats and excessive rain) can strip the hair from root to tip, leaving it dry, staticky and prone to irritating flyaways.

To give your hair a break from the brutal conditions, shampoo it less frequently in the winter — like, every other day or less (or consider going off shampoo altogether). And be gentle with it when its wet. If at all possible, cut out blow-drying, and don’t brush your brittle strands straight out of the shower. Condition heavily, and consider a smoothing serum for added moisture. If you’re broke (or don’t like to spend money on beauty products), a tiny dash of extra virgin olive oil will actually take care of it quite nicely.

And because your hair and nails are similar, if you’re already following the instructions about additional protein and fats, your hair will reap the rewards and grow in lush and lovely.

Body

Probably one of the best things you can do to fight winter dryness and ickiness is drink water. Seriously. Drink water. You can also incorporate inside-out moisturizers, like fish or krill oil capsules, or flax seed oil, to help your body produce enough lipids to keep you soft and smooth.

Caffeine and booze can also dry you out, so if you’re into sipping your sins, be sure to increase your water intake, and carry your moisturizers (one for face, one for the rest of your skin) around with you.

If you’ve got itchy winter skin, make sure you’ve got a scrubbing loofah or brush waiting for you in the shower to remove any and all flakes. Then — you guessed it — slather on the lotion as soon as you get out.

Brain

Sure, even a mild winter means your skin is taking a beating, but what about your brain? During months that are low in light, Seasonal Affective Disorder is no laughing matter. Consider getting a light-box, or finding a greenhouse near you that may have sun-lamps that you can casually “shop for.” Just once a week, skip your SPF-heavy regimen, and let your face go bare. The sun exposure won’t hurt you, but it will help your skin soak up a few of winter’s little rays.

A key point that we want you to take away from this winter beauty article is this: you don’t have to succumb to the effects that winter can have on your health. If you take care of your hair, nail, body and mental health, you can be the winter beauty you deserve to be.

Whether you’re focused on nail care in winter, hair care in winter, body and skin care in winter, or any other winter beauty issue, you can fight the seasonal effects with an “inside out” approach. Here are a few winter health tips that will help you stay beautiful from the inside out:

• Consume a variety of foods that are proven to stimulate hair and nail growth
• Salmon contains Omega-3 essential fatty acids that help prevent scalp dryness
• Beans, nuts and poultry contain high quality proteins for strong, healthy and radiant hair in winter
• Take a quality multiple vitamin & mineral formula that contains antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and E, B complex vitamins and other minerals like zinc
• When the sun is shining, take a step outside for a few minutes… we’ve been getting enough abnormally warm days, so this should be a welcome “task!”

Scizzors carries several hair care products that help to promote strong, healthy and radiant hair all year long. Especially for dry, winter hair, you may be interested in some Moroccanoil products – Dry No More Scalp Treatment, Moisture Repair Shampoo & Conditioner, Intense Hydrating and Restorative Hair Masks – that support moisturized, healthy hair.

Take a look at why we love Moroccanoil products, and give us a call or visit if you’re interested in maintaining beautiful hair this winter – and every season!

Now, every gal wants to look their best on Valentine’s Day. The key to achieving this is as straightforward as choosing a hairstyle that feels natural and makes you feel good. Just because it is Valentine’s Day, does not mean that you should go over the topwith your hairstyle. A great Valentine’s Day hairstyle is a style that resonates with self-confidence andprojects a luring air of romance.

You can go with lush curls, big and voluminous. This playful hairstyle is great for a night out on Valentine’s Day! These Valentine’s Day curls are versatile and can be as fancy or as casual as you wish. If you are looking for the perfect hairstyle to pair with that tight red dress, try pulling your hair back into a tight bun.

 Allure has some great advice with step-by-step instructions! Check it out!

1. RELAXED WAVES

There’s nothing sexy about perfectly flatironed hair—just ask any guy. For soft, touchable waves, work volumizer through damp hair (if your hair is thick, use a nickel-size drop of styling cream instead to reduce frizz). Blow-dry while tossing your hair around with your hands—the bigger it gets, the better. Then take a one-inch curling iron and, holding it vertically, open the iron and spiral inch-wide sections of hair around the barrel for a few seconds without clamping the iron shut. Only curl the hair from ear level down—leaving the roots straight keeps the look loose and natural. Once the waves have cooled, rake your fingers through to soften them.

2. WISPY KNOT

For the most appealing chignon, follow these steps:

1. Starting about two inches from your scalp, lightly tease just your roots with a fine-tooth comb, using broad strokes to avoid compacting the hair too tightly. This will help prevent the bun from slipping out. (Skip this step if your hair is curly.)2. Gather your hair at the nape of your neck and make a low, loose ponytail, securing it with an elastic placed about a half-inch away from your scalp.3. Tease the underside of the ponytail, then casually wind it into a bun. Use ridged, U-shape hairpins to anchor it, sticking one in each side of the knot and one at the bottom.

3. SOFT BLOWOUT

Begin by blow-drying hair straight with a round brush to increase volume, then curl the ends using a large-barrel iron. Working in small sections, roll the bottom few inches of hair under, then slide the iron out and use a large clip to hold curl in place until it has cooled. Afterward, brush through the ends to create chunky coils.

4. SIDE BUN

Shifting a bun to the side makes it more charming—and less schoolmarmish. First, comb hair into a deep side part so it sweeps across one eye. Then, neatly brush it into a low ponytail on the side of your neck opposite to your part, securing the ponytail no more than two inches off-center (any further and you’ll look like you have a doorknob growing out of your ear). Lightly tease the tail with the brush, which will help the bun hold, then wind it around into a chignon and secure with ridged, U-shape hairpins.

5. JUMBO CURLS

The secret to creating them: hot rollers, which give a looser spring to hair than a curling iron. Use medium-size rollers if you have fine hair, and large ones for thick or curly hair. Working with widths of hair that are the size of the rollers, start by wrapping the middle section around the barrel first, then wind the ends around and roll up to your scalp. (This prevents the curls from becoming perky ringlets.) To finish, brush through the curls once to fluff them, then keep your fingers off so they don’t lose their shape.

6. ADD A FLORAL ACCESSORY

When putting flowers in your hair, there’s a fine line between ethereal and hokey. To keep things sophisticated, choose a pin with an orchid or gardenia rather than hippie-ish flowers like daisies. Be sure the buds are white or pastel colors—bright hues are usually too cutesy, though brunettes can pull off a vibrant purple piece. Finally, choose the right placement: On loose hair, pin the flower right above one ear, or stick it in the top of a low bun or ponytail.

7. BIG TEASING

Update the Bardot tease by giving hair a boost with curlers and a blow-dryer. Begin by setting your hair in the hot rollers to add body. Once they’ve cooled, remove the rollers, blast your hair with a blow-dryer to break up the curls, then flip your head upside down and brush through with a paddle brush. When you bring your head up, lightly tease the length of your hair with the brush, then massage your scalp with your fingertips for a sultry look that’s not too over the top.

8. LOOSE BRAID

This is one of the easiest, most casual styles. Make a messy center part, which adds a sexy touch, and gather your hair very loosely at the nape of your neck. Don’t worry if a few shorter pieces around your face fall out—they’ll only enhance the look. First, braid the hair tightly, which helps it hold, then, after securing the ends, gently pull at the sides of the braid to loosen it slightly.

9. LUSH WAVE

It’s the perfect mix of polished and seductive. Blow-dry hair straight, part it in the middle, then use hot rollers to coil small sections under and up toward your scalp. Once the hair has cooled, let it down and use a paddle brush and your palm to coax the curls into one big wave. To finish, rub a tiny drop of shine serum between your hands and skim them over the outer layer of hair, avoiding your roots.

With any of these hairstyles, you will not even need Cupid’s arrow to catch the attention of that special someone on Valentine’s Day!  All of these hairsyles are easy to do and will help you differentiate your look and make you feel special on Valentine’s Day!

]]> http://www.scizzors.com/2012/02/01/how-to-get-the-perfect-valentines-day-hairstyle/feed/ 0 http://www.scizzors.com/2012/01/16/get-a-free-scizzors-gift-bag/ http://www.scizzors.com/2012/01/16/get-a-free-scizzors-gift-bag/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:07:22 +0000 John http://www.scizzors.com/?p=485 If you’ve got a Smartphone, then we’ve got a great deal for you! In honor of the New Year, we wanted to start off with a deal that will never expire.

Get a free product gift bag just for checking-in on Facebook!

Yep, you heard it here first (well, unless you’re a Fan of the Week on Facebook)- a deal that just keeps on giving. Every time you ‘Check-In‘ 5 times on Facebook, you’ll get an awesome Scizzors Gift Bag… consider it a ‘thank-you’ for being such a loyal client!

And, if you don’t already know (or haven’t had the chance to be our Fan of the Week on Facebook yet), when it comes to rewards, we don’t mess around.

If you love hair as much as we do, then you’re going to love what’s inside this Gift Bag:

• $20 Gift Card to Scizzors
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