Tips on how to blow dry you hair:
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As said in magazine article: 
We fantasize about haivng the agility of a Cirque de Soleil gymnast--not in the bedroom, but in the bathroom with the blow-dryer. Fortunately, stylists say that it doesn't take contortions to look smooth. "You just can't cut corners," Guido says. With the right tools, styling products, and the technique that follows, your hair will look as if you came straight from the salon.

Shampoo and condition by hair type and texture. For oily or fine hair, condition only the ends. Squeeze out excess moisture with a towel. Spritz the roots of fine hair with a volumizer; for curly hair rub on a blob of styling balm; and on thick, frizzy hair apply a silicone serum. Smooth with a wide-tooth comb.

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The first rule for slimming down a fuller face is to style the hair away from the face. This will open up your face, cheekbones and eyes, and will expose the jawline instead of hiding it (as hair hanging down at the sides might do). For example, if you have bangs, break them up in pieces or strands rather than wearing them straight across.

When it comes to length, I generally prefer styles that go to the collarbone or just below the shoulders, which will give the hair body and movement, and will also make it easy to keep your hair off of your face. Generally very long hair on women with full faces isn't the style to go with because the longer your hair is, the more it will fall flat on the sides of your head and the fuller your face will appear. I also recommend staying away from very short cuts. You can cut the hair shorter on the top and around the face, but be sure to keep some length in the back so that it balances out the face and adds softness.

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Myth No. 1: Cutting Hair Makes It Grow Faster and/or Thicker

False. Shorter hair often looks and feels thicker but cutting your hair won’t alter its normal biologically determined growth rate or overall texture. Thin, limp or fine hair will not ever grow thicker in response to a haircut. Plump up your hair by using volume enhancing hair care products, experimenting with a hair fattening blunt cut or getting a texturizing perm or color treatment.

Myth No. 2: Split Ends Can Be Repaired Without Trimming

False. The only successful treatment for removing split ends is with a scissors. While some hair care products may temporarily merge split ends together, this fix only lasts until your next shampoo. Keep in mind that damaged ends tends to grow slower than healthy, well-maintained, trimmed hair.

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Most Common Hair Disasters & How To Fix Them Easy ways to get out of the worst hair jams imaginable!

One day your hair looks great, then you decide to try something new. Perhaps it's a perm or color, maybe it's just a new way of setting your locks. Next thing you know, you're having a major bad hair day, or even a bad hair month. But hair disasters, no matter how traumatic, aren't necessarily something you have to live with. When something goes wrong, there's always a fix, though granted it's not always a quick and easy one. The worst disaster of all, of course, is the terrible cut that you think has to be grown out.

Whatever the situation, pros agree than anyone can improve her hair, if she gets control over several factors. Once special aside here, if excessive hair loss is your problem, you'll have to explore with a dermatologist, hormonal changes, diet and medications, which can trigger hair loss. Studies show that women who think their hair looks good feel more confident and in fact, succeed more because they behave with confidence. With this in mind, here are the best ways to fix the most common and vexing hair problems that we all experience at one time or another.

The Botched Perm
There are two times when a home perm messes up locks. The first is when it doesn't take at all. Usually, this is from incorrect processing. Wait a few days, then go to a professional and get a hair analysis before getting a re-perm. Rod size, size of partings and the product used all play a part in getting the perfect perm.

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There are two common causes for color fading: using a shampoo that contains harsh sulfates and a high concentration of salt or exposure to environmental elements like the sun's UVA and UVB rays. Some of the most popular drug store products-even those designated for colored hair- may cause color fading, and even when you're indoors the sun can cause color to oxidize, thus resulting in a faded, dull look.

Listed below are a few steps you can take to achieve lasting color and prevent further fading:

• Purchase professional shampoos and conditioners that are specifically formulated for color treated hair. Redken's Color Extend product line contains a low salt content and a sulfate-free surfactant system. Redken's Color Extend Sun line contains a combination of potent sunscreens and antioxidants. Both product lines will prevent color fading and sun damage.
• Wash your hair every other day instead of daily. Use cool to cold water to prevent any color from rinsing out, as warm or hot water opens the hair cuticle allowing color an easy escape. Cold water keeps the cuticle closed and encourages healthy, shiny hair.

• Deep condition the hair approximately one week before your color treatment, and directly after. The added protein and moisture will prep your hair, resulting in a more even color result. Similarly, salon treatments such as Redken's Pre-Art or Chemistry Systems bring the hair back to its natural pH level, locking in color and leaving a bright shine.

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