A Close-Up of Kelly Clarkson�s Hairstyles

Now and again I use my favorite keyword research tool to find out what types of hair related topics people are searching for. Well, imagine my surprise when I discovered that 1665 people a day are searching for the words �Kelly Clarkson hairstyles.� Well, far be it from me to keep a lady apart from her favorite hairstyle.

Girl Gone Blonde

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While we mostly know Kelly as a brunette this short stint as a blonde was a refreshing change. Here Kelly Clarkson�s hairstyle is a layered bob. The ends are razored to remove excess bulk and better frame the face without overwhelming it. The bangs are left super long and left to frame her face. What really makes this style is the multi-dimensional color with a honey brown base with light pastel blonde highlights.

Craving Chocolate

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Kelly goes to the dark side with this rich chocolate brown hair color. Her hair is long with volume boosting layers throughout which are set in large curls with a large barrel curling iron. Define those big waves with a little styling wax and mist with a light hold hair spray. A very yummy Kelly Clarkson hairstyle indeed.

Three�s the Charm

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Our third example of the every-changing Kelly Clarkson hairstyle is by far our favorite. Displayed on her website�s homepage Kelly is rocking a short and sassy style. The color is similar to her long chocolate version but with strategically placed subtle highlighting around the face to add dimension. Though her hairstyle shown here is set for an evening look in retro style curls the cut is very ragged and razored with wispy length left around the sides. We HEART this hairstyle big time and hope she keeps it for a while.

Kelly Clarkson has had a lot of different hairstyles and colors in her time. What�s your favorite Kelly Clarkson hairstyle and why?

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Fine hair�it�s often anything but �fine� when you�re trying to style it. Limp locks can seem like a never ending nightmare but don�t fret�here are some volume inducing tips when creating hairstyles for fine hair.

Choose Your Product Wisely

Because fine hair is essentially caused by thinner hair strands and/or fewer hair strands than you�d like to have fine hair is easily weighed down. This means you can�t just reach for any old hair products and expect them to treat your fine hair right. If you want to make the most out of your hair styles for fine hair you need to start by using the right products.

Use shampoos that are specifically designed for fine hair or are volumizing. These shampoos should use different ingredients that ones for dry or curly hair and won�t contain such �heavy� moisturizers. Also, you should skip the thick conditioners and instead opt for a spray in/leave in conditioner. It will give you all the moisturizing your fine hair needs but without the heavy build up. It will also act as a bit of protectant against styling damage.

Styling products should be light weight as well. Opt for volumizing mousses or spray in hair gels. Concentrate the product at the roots for lift and use very sparingly. Stay away from cream based products at all costs.

Better Blowdrying

To create great hairstyles for fine hair you need to know how to blow dry your hair for maximum volume. If you�re creating a sleek style use a large round brush and aim the nozzle of your blow drier directly at the roots while holding the hair away from your scalp. This will create a bit of a bend right at the roots which gives natural looking body.

If you�re going for a tousled look flip your head upside down and massage your scalp in a circular motion with the palms of your hands. This rubbing technique lifts the hair from the scalp and creates a bit of a natural cushion.

Styling Tools to Use

Velcro or hot rollers can be a fine-haired girl�s best friend. They create easy volume and body and always make hair appear thicker. The trick is to use larger rollers at the top of your head for maximum root lift and smaller ones at the bottom to create luscious waves. Once curls are set remove the rollers, flip your head over and tousle with your hands. Give your roots a quick misting with a dry aerosol hairspray to hold the lift and flip back upright. Resist the urge to plaster your hair in place�soft and touchable hair is the key.

Do you have fine hair and it�s driving you crazy? Ask your fine hair questions here and I�ll be happy to answer them.

You wouldn�t be caught dead wearing the exact same outfit as everyone else, would you? So why wear the same, boring hair accessories?

Thanks to the talented and crafty people at Etsy, you can make your hair accessories just as much a part of your personal style as your clothing. For those who haven�t hears of Etsy, it�s an online marketplace where artists and crafters sell their handmade goodies directly to you�no middle man! You can pick up some amazing things here�I just bought two adorable prints for my hallway.

But it�s not all about paintings and drawings, oh no, you can pick up some really fab hair accessories too.

Headbands: These headbands are really becoming popular. Because they�re made of cloth they�re much more comfortable that the hard headbands and they come in some really funky patterns. Check out this seller�s selection of headbands.

Ponytail Holders: Say goodbye to boring old elastic bands and hello to some ponytail holders with style. These simple little gems have gorgeous glass baubles attached to them and add that little �something� to the classic ponytail holder. This is a great hair accessory to wear at the office because it�s subtle but very cool. Check out the ponytail holders and some cute barrettes here.

Flower Power: Want to add a splash of tropical color to your hair? This festive floral hair accessory screams �give me a Pina Colada!� Perfect for an evening out paired wit a sundress this summer. Check it out here.

As you can see long hair needn�t be boring this summer when you�ve got all these great handmade hair accessories to choose from. So browse around and check out the pretties at Etsy.

QotD: If you�ve got long hair, do you try and match your hair accessories to your outfit or do you just grab what you�ve got?

Like all relationships, some are beneficial and last a lifetime while others turn sour and need to be severed. If you�re not getting the hairstyles you want from your stylist anymore it may be time for a breakup. But if you think you�re hairstylist won�t take it personally you�re in for a shock. We�re a passionate bunch and we need to be let down easy�especially if you know the stylist socially or plan to start visiting a new stylist in the same salon.

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Here are some tips for leaving your stylist and still remaining friends (hopefully.)

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1. Give them every opportunity to make things right. Just as you wouldn�t dump a significant other without warning you should make sure you�ve voiced your displeasure with your hairstylist before calling it quits. If you�ve sat and silently suffered but never spoke up then you�re just as guilty as your stylist. Let them know you�re not happy with the direction they�ve taken with your hair and give them one last chance to rectify it. If this doesn�t do the trick then you�re free to look elsewhere for hair care. Just remember�if you don�t say something they won�t know. And no martyr ever had good hair (Joan of Arc anyone?)

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2. Be honest. If you�re planning to leave your stylist for a different one within the same salon you�ll need to be honest about why you�re changing stylists. This is because, no matter how friendly the stylists seem with each other, there�s always animosity when one stylist is seen to be �poaching� a client from another. Tell them you�ve enjoyed your time with them (it�s OK to fib a bit) but you feel another stylist will be more in tune with your hair care needs.

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3. Decide if you need a total breakup or just need another stylist on the side. Now this one can be tricky but if done right can make everyone happy. Perhaps your stylist specializes in colors�and you love the hair color they give you�but it�s the cut you can�t stand. Tell them how much you love what they do color-wise to their hair but that you�d like to try another stylist for your cuts. In many upscale salons this is totally acceptable and allows each stylist to focus on the area of hairstyling they are best at. Golden rule�if you see other clients using different stylist for blow dries, colors and cuts you�ve got the green light to do the same.

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4. Have another hairstylist picked out. If you can�t divide your time between two stylist then make the move the smart way. If you�re staying within the same salon you don�t want to appear to be too much of a stylist-hopper so have a game plan. While with your soon-to-be-ex-hairstylist look around at the clients of other stylists in the salon and choose one whose work you like. This way you can hopefully make the move only once and settle in with your new stylist quickly.

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5. When you just can�t face your former stylist�find a new salon. If your stylist has screwed up big time and the relationship is as bitter as a stood-up bride at the alter it�s time to take your hair to another locale. In cases like this it�s best to have a fresh start at an entirely new salon. In cases like this poll friends and family whose hairstyles you like and ask for references. That way you�ll hopefully choose a little more wisely this time and not be entering into a �rebound� relationship with a new stylist.

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QotD: Have you ever had to break up with a hairstylist? What was the straw that broke the camel�s backcombing and how did you do it? Give us details�we loooooove details.

Not sure what�s hot and what�s not for spring and summer in hairstyles? Feat not loyal readers! This installment of the Her Hairstyle Blog podcast lets you in on the hottest trends in hair. I�ll tell you the hottest trend in celebrity hairstyles, what�s in for highlights and how the comb-over is actually in right now. What??!!! Hey�you�ve got to listen to find out! So grab a cool beverage, get comfy and listen while I fill you in on what�s hot in hair right now.

Click the link below to listen or download this podcast.

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In case you missed it�bangs are back with a vengeance. Long ones, short ones, skinny ones�you get the idea.

So why are bangs so hot? Well, for one they do a lot to frame the face and set off the eyes. Many times a hairstyle without bangs can just end up showing too much face. Bangs are also an easy way to create a new look with your hairstyle without getting scissor happy.

For those who aren�t sure if bangs are for them try the longer version of the side-swept bang. These add just a hint of bang across the forehead without being too heavy. They also blend well with long layers in long hairstyles.

Blunt bangs for the brave are so hot right now. Those that can pull off very sharp and defined hairstyles should go for it and pair a super blunt bang with a blunt bob�so chic!

Wispy bangs are the perfect choice for those with smaller faces or who hate a lot of hair on their forehead. These types of bangs soften short hairstyles and medium hairstyles alike.

Just to prove what a difference a simple bang can make have a look at Christina Ricci with and without bangs:

Without Bangs:

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With Bangs:

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I think Christina is gorgeous but from the moment I laid eyes on her years ago I thought to myself �That girl needs some bangs.� Christina has a very round and prominent forehead which just seems to take over her whole cute little face. With bangs it softens her and adds balance to her overall look.

QotD: What�s your opinion? Do you prefer Christina Ricci�s hairstyle with or without bangs?

Choosing a wedding hairstyle that suits both you and the theme of your wedding is extremely important. Besides being the icing on the cake, the right wedding hairstyle can be the difference between looking like a polished bride and a mismatched one. Here are three very different and distinctive wedding hairstyles to give you ideas when choosing the right one for you.

The Half Updo Wedding Hairstyle

This is a very popular hairstyle right now and wonderful for a romantic wedding hairstyle look. The stylist also gives some really great information on when to wash your hair, how long it will take to achieve this look in the salon (so book accordingly) and what type of dress this hairstyle suits.

Elegant Wedding Updo

This is perfect for a bride who loves to look totally glamorous on her big day. While this style might be too “done” for some, if your wedding is going to be a very elegant and formal event and your dress reflects that, I think this wedding hairstyle would fit in beautifully.

Beach Wedding Hairstyle

This is the perfect wedding hairstyle for a beach or casual wedding. Please believe me when I say that if you’re getting married on a beach you want to look the part. My niece got married in the Dominican this past winter. Along with about 4 other brides during our two week stay. Some went for the totally formal look and, quite frankly they looked out of place and very uncomfortable.

I opted for a much more relaxed hairstyle when creating my niece’s wedding hairstyle and she looked like the perfect beach bride—and got countless compliments on her hair. If you’re having a beach wedding check out this beautiful yet more casual version of the wedding hairstyle.

So which bride were you or which bride are you planning to be? Romantic, elegant or casual? Tell us in the comments!

 There are nearly as many hair care myths floating around as there are hair care products. As a former hairdresser it never failed to amaze me the bogus hair care tips that that my clients took for truth. Yeah, like gooping mayonnaise in your hair is going to make it healthy. It might make it crave bacon, lettuce and tomato to complete that sandwich but healthy? Please!

The best defense against unhealthy hair is good old fashioned facts. In the spirit of putting these B.S. myths to bed for good I’m tackling five of what I consider to be the top hair care and hair care product myths out there.  This week’s podcast will separate the fact from the fiction when it comes to hair care.

Click on the link below to listen to or download this week’s podcast.

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  Did you find any hair care myths that you previously thought were true? If so share them (don’t feel bad–we’ve all been fooled by at least one in our lives!)

Prom will be here before you know it so you’d better plan your prom hairstyle before it’s too late. If you plan on doing your own hair you’ll need to make sure you have all the supplies you need and if you’re booking with a stylist make sure you’ve already made the appointment to avoid disappointment. You also need to actually find a prom hairstyle—but not just any hairstyle! You need the perfect hairstyle for your special night.

Today I want to show you a video I found that demonstates how to create an incredible 1920’s inspired prom hairstyle. It was apparently inspired by Katherine Heigl and is the perfect prom updo if you’re looking to go glam.

Pay close attention to how the stylist uses the curling iron if you plan on doing this style yourself or are having a friend help (have them watch the video too!) If a stylist is doing your hair tell them you want Katherine Heigl’s chignon—and print off the picture below.

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Ok, without further adieu I give you a sexy and sophisticated prom hairstyle: The 1920’s chignon.

Watch the video below.

So what did you think? I know this one is trickier than some updos but I think the end result is so worth it. What types of DIY prom hairstyles would you like to see? Let me know and the one with the most requests will be featured next week.

Think looking like a million bucks should cost you that? Well, only if you need as much plastic surgery as Tori Spelling. For the rest of us we can cut some corners while cutting our hair and save some money for more important things—like a great pair of shoes to go with your new haircut.

Cheap Blowouts

If you like to regularly get your hair blown out, or just need it styled for a special event but don’t want to shell out a wad of cash for a blow out try looking for cosmetology schools in your area. The senior students attending hairdressing school are usually only a month or so away from graduation and will have the skills to give you a great style.

Get Your Hair Cut by Top Salons for Free

I came across this great idea from stylist Louis Lacari at his blog. He suggests checking with top end salons in your area for their class nights. These nights are dedicated to giving the assistant stylists the practice to hone their skills. All the cutting is overseen by the salon’s experienced stylists so you needn’t worry about getting a shabby cut.

This is an awesome idea if you’ve been dying to score a hot hair cut from a star stylist but can’t afford their price tag. Many salon assistants extend their training by a year or longer under the tutelage of a specific stylist so getting your hair cut by their assistant is the next best thing to the real thing.

Read Louis Lacari’s blog post here.

Do you employ any cost cutting measures when it comes to your hair’s upkeep? If so let us in on your frugal secrets in the comments section.