It’s coming…that time of year…the event you have planned for…years in the making…YOUR WEDDING.

You spent months finding just the right location.

The invitations are ordered and they are beautiful.

You have picked out your gown and your flowers are ordered

What’s next?

I the photo above, the style is soft and elegant, and I wove just a highlight of color through her hair.  She wanted to wear it down and natural for her event.   For another event, this style was more what was called for, something different and unique.

The more information I have about the venue, your dress, and any theme you may have for your wedding, the better I can help to give you the style that is just right for your special day. I always advise women to come in at least once for a tryout before the big day.

And Men, I don’t want to leave you out on this special day, it is just as important you look your very best, too. We can work on getting just the right style for Grooms, Groomsmen, Brides, Bridesmaids and Mothers and Fathers of the bride…

Maria Armenteros – Huntington Beach, CA

www.hairforyouoc.com

Picture of a sleek pony tail

If you have long hair, and you are in a hurry, what do you do with your hair? You put it up in a Ponytail!!Ponytails are  comfortable and is one of the easiest things to style. But they don’t have to be plain Jane . If you have medium or long hair, it is  easy to  spice things up to keep your ponytail from being boring.

We’ve compiled a list of easy styles you can try when you just want something simple:

If you want a more elegant pony tail for an evening out, curl you hair first, then don’t pull your hair back too tightly, leave a bit of room in the front, put the band around the back part of your hair, and push the front part forward just a little.

For something a bit different, try wearing your pony tail with a head band. Make a rough ponytail with your locks covering the side of your forehead. Just add a hair band without taking the strands of hair aside. If you use a hair band with jewels or crystals that will add another layer of glamour for the evening look.

A good one to do with straight hair is the beehive. This is a popular nighttime hairstyle, but it takes a little more time. Simply make a beehive in the front, then use hair clips to keep it in place. Again, you can leave a ponytail in the back or move it to the side.

If you’re out of hairstyle ideas in the morning, adding a simple ponytail in the morning can give your head a fresh new look!

For those of you looking for a sleek evening look, and you don’t quite have the pony tail knack, come on in, I can help you!!

www.hairforyouoc.com

Look out Jennifer! While Justin Bieber was topping the Internet charts as the top men’s haircut of 2011, Harry Potter’s little friend took a surprising first in women’s hairstyles, edging out Jennifer Aniston. From the Wall Street Journal to search terms for celebrity hairstyle keywords, the research shows Justin on top, Emma in second.

Emma Watson is best known for being an environmentally-friendly celeb who contributes greatly to charity programs such as Millennium Promise Alliance and Shelterbox. Last year, right after finishing the Harry Potter franchise, she chopped off all her hair and quickly commented it was “the most liberating thing ever”. This came as a surprise to many fans of both Jennifer and Emma. Jennifer and her stylist are credited with creating the “Rachel”, known as one of the most popular haircuts of all time. No one could have predicted that it would be beat by a pixie haircut, a widely-popular style in the late 60s and early 70s (and still worn by Halle Berry), but not generally a popular style amongst young women, of course, until Emma did it!

Bobs, angled cuts, layered… there are a number of ways to wear your hair at a medium length. They are easy to manage, and give enough length to add some flare to your appearance. Not to mention they take much less time to style in the mornings. The typical medium hairstyle goes down to about your shoulders, so it’s not classifiable as “long” or “short”.

There are also a number of stylish options when it comes to medium length hair. Regular braids and french braids work well on most women. Put it half up, half down, part indifferently. With styles like the Bob haircut, you have the option to make a split, or having straight bangs. Although, we strongly recommend you see a stylist when making decisions like these, especially with straight bangs. There is a certain technique to cutting a perfect line, and if you get it just a little bit off, your whole hairstyle looks “a little bit off”.

Layering is also an option when it comes to medium length hair. But, anyone who knows how to layer can tell you its a very complicated process. Most online guide on how to layer your hair are usually 12-15 complicated steps This is another area where we strongely recommend seeing your stylist for this reason. If you want to upgrade to medium, be sure to use the “book appointment” button on the right to schedule your appointment with Maria Armenteros today!