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Hollywood’s Going Short – Again!

Not sure what’s in the water over there in LaLa Land but everyone seems to be cutting their hair off!  Pixies and Bobs, Pixies and Bobs!!

We know these short haircuts are not new, what with Charlize Theron, Michelle Williams, Miley Cyrus, although we wont count Beyoncé for taking out her weaves and creating news by doing so, but there’s definitely been a slew of new ones…

I first mentioned  ‘news breaking hair inspirer’ Jen Aniston who cut off her hair into an A-line messy bob, one rumor has it, the reason for the chop was to get rid of a bad Brazilian Blowout! (Whoops, there goes business for the BB company..) Other news states it was just for the change, but really who cares, why is Jen’s hair always big news? (as I write about it)

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But some of the bigger recent changes come from these actresses who have decided to go for the pixie look, whether for movie roles or because Charlize Theron looked so great with it, I don’t know.. funny how there’s 3 Jennifer’s though?

Here is freshly shorn Jennifer Lawrence who always looks cute but in some of the pics I saw, her hair looks a little like the dreaded hair from Kate Gossellin (Kate plus 8) Eek, lets hope I’m wrong here,

Then we have Pamela Anderson looking gorgeous with her pixie, she should’ve done it years ago cos it looks so great.

Next up is  Jennifer Hudson, but there again, I have a sneaky suspicion she’s just taken her weaves out just like Beyoncé did. But anyway, what do you think of them then?

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JujuChan Newsletter Update:

For those of you who subscribe to JujuChan blog, here is my latest personal note.. for any new subscribers, you will only be receiving odd newsletters now and again, this is my attempt to stop so much mail clutter, Thank You.

Hello Everyone,

I have decided to stop with my monthly newsletters as I know we all get too many of them cluttering up our mailboxes. I will however get in touch again  if I feel there is something important to share with you.  Meanwhile I will continue with my monthly personal notes but it will go directly onto my Blog posts. I will also be continuing with my usual posts and hope you continue to check them out on a regular basis. Thank You to all you lovely people who have told me directly how much you enjoy them, its lovely to know I’m not talking to myself : ) 
If you want to follow me on FB instead, you can do so through this link….JujuChanProducts
Its been lovely to chat with you all. See you on my blog instead <3

Jules x

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Downstairs Dip Dye by Emma McCarthy…

Nikki found this funny article in the London Evening Standard that I thought I should share with you…Written by Emma McCarthy.

‘London is no stranger to a dip-dye. Ever since Bleach first opened its doors in east London, Dalston’s natural exhibitionists have been handing over their barnets in exchange for the salon’s full rainbow-hued treatment.

After two-and-a-half years of booming Technicolor trade, we thought we’d seen it all. But it appears that “seen” may be the operative word, because Bleach’s latest endeavour is to take its famous dyes south — and I don’t mean of the river.

Say hello to the Downstairs Dye — yes, Bleach’s famous dip-dye is now available for your nether regions.

“It’s all about matching your downstairs to your upstairs — and is really fun,” says Bleach founder Alex Brownsell. “It’s a more interesting way to accessorise your wax.”

Available at the salon’s newly opened haven for all things body hair, the Beauty and the Bleach grooming rooms will pretty up your private parts in any shade you wish for £40. But of course — for reasons I’m sure I don’t need to explain — the bleaching process has been approached with the utmost sensitivity.

“We’re extremely careful to mix the bleach in a certain way using the correct ingredients so as not to cause any irritation,” explains Chelsea Saunders, a specialist in advanced intimate treatments who was chosen to spearhead the new services. “We also apply a skin protector as a barrier so the bleach doesn’t touch the skin, and application time never exceeds 15 minutes. After bleaching, the colours we use are vegetable dyes, so are much more natural than the regular tints for the hair on your head.” As well as the matching collar and cuffs treatment, Saunders has also created a full menu of creative waxing services alongside eyebrow and eyelash tinting.

Just like its more public predecessor, downstairs dyeing is already proving extremely popular. Ahead of her wedding this year, 27-year-old tattoo artist Holly had her heart-shaped pubic wax dyed blue for a quirky take on her “something new, something blue”, while east London hairstylist Nicole chose a pink-tinted heart just to “make [her] boyfriend laugh”.

“Simple shapes, like hearts, stars and triangles, are the most popular,” says Saunders, “while people seem to prefer hot pink and bold blue dyes. But I’ve also done rainbow dyes. Basically, anything you could have on your head can be done on pubic hair.” Her most outlandish request? “I’ve had clients ask for leopard print — which can be done, as long as there’s sufficient hair.” Wild.’

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Hair Care Tips That Beat The Summer Heat ~ Guest Post by Marcela De Vivo

Hair Care Tips That Beat The Summer Heat

School’s out for summer! Despite our extreme love for the summer heat, our hair doesnít always share that affection. The chlorine, sun and saltwater that we tend to indulge in during the summer can really do a number on our hair. Fortunately, thereís plenty you can do to keep your mane shiny and happy this summer!

Slather on the SPF

Your skin is not the only thing that can get sunburnedóyour hair can too! Luckily, there are some UV protectant products out there. Leave-in conditioners work well as both a seal in moisture and protection your hair from the sun! They help to seal in moisture during the day; it can also aid afflictions like frizz and flyaways.

Heat protectant

Since you and your hair are going to be getting some serious rays, good heat protectant products and hair styling precautions can also be great in the summer time. They prevent your hair from getting damaged from both heat styling and from baking in the sun.

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Speaking of which, you should probably try to cut back on the amount of heat styling you do in the summeróafter all, with the sun youíre getting, your hair canít really stand to lose much more moisture. Instead, youíll want an undone casual look during those hot daysóitís all about those beachy waves, right? And if you donít actually live near the beach, a good texturizing spray will help you fake those effortless bohemian waves.

Deep Condition

As your hair gets dried out from all of the summer fun, itís important to add in extra moisture. Deep conditioning is a great way to do tható and there are a lot of great deep conditioners out there that will leave your hair shiny and bouncy.

Moisturize with shampoo

Itís also important to make sure your shampoo isnít stripping your hair. In less harsh seasons, it might be okay to use that volumizing shampoo; however, during the summer, itís best to use moisturizing shampooó it will help your hair retain its moisture and shine. The best products for African American hair are ideal for locking in moisture, regardless of the season or weather, as their use of natural oils is a great way of adding shine without added weight or greasiness.

Wet your hair before swimming

It may sound strange, but everyone agrees that getting into the pool with already-damp hair is a great way to protect from chlorine. Think of it this way: your hair is like a sponge, and if itís already saturated with water, less of the chlorine can harm the cuticle. For even more protection, saturate your hair with a leave-in conditioner and wear a stylish swim cap.

With these tips, you can enjoy your time poolside/beachside without worryingóyou CAN have your cake and eat it too!

 

Marcela De Vivo is a freelance writer in Los Angeles whose writing specializes in skin and hair care, travel, tech and marketing. During the summer, she follows these tips to keep her hair shiny and healthy. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter  to find more tips like these!

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Leopard Print Hair for JPGaultier, Paris Couture Fashion Week..

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‘Everyone, Jean Paul Gaultier has an announcement to make: More leopard print. Exemplified at his couture show, the French designer decked out hats, fur coats, floor-length dresses, clutches, and even wrists in the jungle print. Nothing was safe, not even models’ hair, which were be-speckled with the animal’s signature spots. While some heads sported sleek, aerodynamic twists, topped off with hats in various conical shapes, those without headgear got sky-high ‘dos. Swirly and sculptural.’

Hair by the brilliant Odile Gilbert who I chronicled in this past post..

Pics from mydaily.co.uk, bellasugar.com and soojmooj on Instagram…

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My New Article for MHD – Scissors Versus Razors

I know I said I wasn’t writing anymore articles for the site MyHairdressers.com but I came up with a good article idea to write about so once again I did my best to collect my visions to match my write up..

‘Scissors versus Razors’ give people lets people know the differences in the different techniques as well as helping clients know what to ask for when going off to the hairdressers.

Happy Reading….. Scissors Versus Razors, feel free to give it a ‘like’ on the page, Thanks.

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The Met Gala 2013 ~ Punk Chaos to Couture

The Costume Institute Gala, otherwise known as The Met is an annual ball to celebrate the opening of the Metropolitan Museums fashion exhibit at the Costume Institute. Hosted by Vogue and is regarded as one of New York’s top annual social event. This year the theme was Punk ~ Chaos to Couture.

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Well, with such a fabulous theme to work from this year, I was expecting all the stars and celebs to go ‘all out’ and to have punky fun hairstyles, but to my dismay I was slightly disappointed to see so many celebs that seem to have missed out on the PUNK memo, including the Vogue editor in chief herself, Anna Wintour, who was dressed in a floral pink number with her signature bob.  I mean, if you don’t go overboard for the red carpet for this theme, then when can you?

Anyway after scouting around online, I have chosen some of my favorite styles on celebs who I thought made a huge effort to work the theme, so whether you like them or not, you have to give them props for trying…

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Such a shame that some celebs such as Jessica Biel, Olivia Wilde, Kate Beckinsale, Miranda Kerr, Kristin Stewart (surprisingly) and  Anna Wintour (organizer) to name afew that chose to be so boring and safe.  Come on ladies.. lighten up, it would’ve been fun!

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Why Does Hair Frizz

Here’s an old but useful blog post from a few years ago….

Well, to be quite honest with you 8 times out of 10, its whoever is handling the hair that is making it frizz! (The other causes being weather, pregnancy or health)

How many times have I heard people saying that they cant wear their hair curly/wavy because it gets too frizzy? Once I delve further into the way the hair is handled it becomes very clear to me that its frizzy because people don’t really know how to style/deal with it.


So it boils down to the fact that when someone has wavy hair, each time you wash your hair you need to make a decision on whether to dry it straight or curly, nothing in between. The in betweeny is the part that leaves the hair frizzy.


When hair is wavy and you decide to either comb it or drag your fingers through it when wet, this action will partly pull out the waves, and some of the hair will stay straight and other parts will curl back up, leaving a very unruly sight with the mixture of straight to curly hair. (Frizz)


See examples below..

 

In other words, if you want healthy looking curls/waves, you must not disturb the hair while it is drying OR if you want it to be straight, you must go the whole hog and dry it thoroughly straight with a brush. (see example below) If you decided to dry your hair straight that day and got lazy half way through and decided to drop the brush and dry it roughly, this will create the worst of the frizzies.

 

 

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Academy Awards (Oscars) Hair 2013

Here is my latest write up for Myhairdressers.com and my views on the latest and last Award Show of the season.. The big one ~ The Academy Awards! Although I must admit I much prefer watching some of the other less stuffy ones like the Golden Globes or the Bafta’s where we had some more exciting looks coming from Helen Mirren and Paloma Faith (singer)

Anyway here’s the write up… Oscars 2013

The one star that made me excited enough to even write about the Oscars Hair… Hurray Charlize!

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Are you still fighting frizz?

Maybe its time to stop! For years we’ve been fighting frizz in our hair, we try our best and use all sorts of products, attempt to blow dry it smooth and resort to Brazilian Blowouts and Japanese Straight Perms.
Now we look around on catwalks and magazine spreads to find frizz everywhere! Does this mean frizz is now acceptable and ok to sport? Is it finally in fashion?

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We all know styles go round in circles, frizz is not a new look its just gone around again and now the young ones want to give it a try, it’s a far cry from the golden girl’s over processed perms or Phil Spector’s crazy mop.  Or, it could just be the fact that we’ve had ultra straight hair for quite some time now that we’re just bored and rebelling against super neat hair.

 

Curly hair happens because the follicle is bent and curved, the more curved it is, the tighter the curl, so therefore as  the hair grows through with bends in the hair create waves as it gets longer.

Unlike straight hair the natural oils from the roots don’t travel down the hair shaft as easily because of the curl formation hence the hair will be dryer and frizzier looking.
Therefore what’s important to get good looking frizz is for you to get as much product to moisturize the hair, all the way down to the hair lengths. Once applied, the hair should be dried without much disturbance. Once dry the hair can then be shattered to create healthier shiny frizz. For a more extreme frizzy looks like the ones shown here, the ends can be backcombed and a dryer product applied to the ends.

I personally wish I did have the curly hair so I can frizz it out, and enjoy having a lions mane!

Catwalk looks:

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