Summer

Wedding trends this summer

Ladies it’s here, Summer wedding season is upon us. Every detail is important and the one detail you shouldn’t have to worry about is your hair. To most you wonder what do I want for my wedding. Well look no further as I am here to help you figure that out before your big day.

I have spent much of my time looking to see what looks brides and bridesmaids are choosing. Summer is the season to be romantic and keep your look simple and gorgeous.

I look around and I see most brides with a romantic look of body and soft curls. With this look you can add a piece of sparkle and wow your guests and husband to be with. You can keep the look romantic with it up as well.

Wearing your hair up on your wedding day is a look that most brides choose for their wedding day. This is a look that can be romantic and still keep the focus on your dress. With an up-do you can play with any look. With soft curls pinned up and texture your look can be fun and playful, or beautiful and romantic.

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And if you are looking to add a little bit of something unique then you can take your own hair and have a little braid or twist added in your look. Remember, it’s only one day and you should have fun and play it up. But make sure you pick a look that you will love. And enjoy your beautiful day.

Aziz Wedding

Spring hair fashion continued

As summer approaches you see more girls going from sleek and straight to soft and wavy. The bohemian look is always fresh and a fun look that can be worn just about any way. Accessories can always be fun when it comes to your hair, but accessorizing with your hair can make your look so much more fun and exciting.

I will be talking you through two more looks that will have you ready for this summer. They can be worn together or separate depending on the look you are going for that day. Our first look will be the beach waves. With this look you will be ready to go outside for any activity or a fun date with the guy you like:

  1. You will need a 1″ flat iron
  2. Section your hair so it’s easier to work with your iron.
  3. Take 1″ sections or smaller (otherwise this won’t work) and your flat iron. Starting at the root twist around your iron until a light wave forms.

    Flat Iron sections
  4. Continue throughout until all your hair is done.
  5. When finished run your fingers through. If too curly quickly run your iron through to soften. Then spray some gel over your hair and you are ready to rock the town.

    Wavy look
Waves from the back

Now that you have your waves, how about we accessorize with your hair braided in a headband. It is a look that will have heads turning. You will never have to buy a headband again once you get this look down:

  1. First you will need to decide where your starting point will be and how thick your braid will be.
  2. Once you have your braid where you want separate into three pieces and crisscross over each other.
  3. Then choosing which outside piece to start with grab some hair and cross it over the middle piece.
  4. Continue throughout until you have your braid at your desired place. Take a couple bobby pins and crisscross over one another and you have one of the coolest headbands around

    Headband

Now that you have your waves and headband you can hit the town shopping, go to the pool, or even out on a picnic. You will be looking like a model right out of this summer’s fashion magazines and making the town your runway.

Ready to go out!

Michelle Konieczny is a Stylist at Mode Salon

diet

A healthy diet can do wonders for your hair

For healthy shiny hair, its not just what you put on your hair, but its what you put in your body too that counts. When it comes to foods for healthy hair and beauty, an overall balanced diet is the way to go. Your diet should consist of lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fatty fish like salmon and low-fat dairy.
There are 10 important foods to include in your diet that will keep your hair healthy.

1. Salmon

The essential omega 3-fatty acids are needed to support scalp health. A deficiency can result in a dry scalp and thus hair, giving it a dull look. If you are a vegetarian, add flax seed to your diet.

2. Dark green vegetables

Spinach and broccoli are excellent sources of vitamins A and C, which your body needs to produce sebum. This oily substance secreted by your hair follicles, is the body’s natural conditioner.

3. Beans

Kidney beans and lentils include protein to promote hair growth. They also include iron, zinc, and biotin. Biotin deficiencies can result in brittle hair.

4. Nuts

Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid, which is an omega-3 that may help condition your hair.

5. Poultry

Without adequate protein or low quality protein, your hair can become weak and brittle.

6. Eggs

Eggs are the best protein source you can find. They include biotin and vitamin B-12, which are important beauty nutrients.

7. Whole grains

Whole-wheat bread and fortified whole-grain breakfast cereals give your hair a healthy dose of zinc, iron, and B vitamins.

8. Oysters

Oysters include zinc which is a powerful antioxidant. Since oysters are not as common for people to eat on a regular basis, you can also get zinc from beef.

9. Low-fat dairy products

Skim milk and yogurt are great sources of calcium, an important mineral for hair growth.

10. Carrots

Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which promotes a healthy scalp. A healthy scalp is essential for shiny, well conditioned hair.

Try adding these items to your diet and watch your hair strength, shine and body increase.

Next week, I will talk about how diet can affect your skin and nails.

Angie Noble is a Master Stylist at Modé Salon and Day Spa