Flaunt These 20 Medium Hairstyles For Summer

There’s something about summer that makes all of us shine a little brighter than usual. We get excited for the promise of graduations, vacations, and more! Changing your hairstyle for the season is only natural. Our blondes get brighter, chocolates get a touch of toffee and our styles become more natural and effortless. Whether you’re looking to change the color on an existing mid-length style, or simply a new way to update your cut for the season, I’ve got you covered with these medium hairstyles for summer!

CHOCOLATE SHAG

The medium shag is loose and carefree, much like summer. The layers create lift and movement giving the limpest hair some swing and texture.

How To Style:

1. Apply appropriate working product. For fine hair use a volumizer and for thicker hair use a smoothing lotion.
2. Wrap dry hair (moving from left to right following the natural shape of the head) with a paddle brush.
3. Once hair is roughly 75% dry, start taking vertical partings and blow dry hair towards the face.
4. If hair your is thicker and rougher in texture, use a flat iron to smooth out the style.

Recommended Products:

I am a big fan of the anti.gravity by Kevin Murphy when it comes to volumizing products. It will give you lift that last all day and it has a light detangler so the ends of your hair do not feel crispy. If your hair tends to be a rougher texture, then I prescribe a cocktail of products. I will typically use Abba’s Smoothing Blow Dry Lotion mixed with a bit of MoroccanOil. The blow dry lotion will help keep the style longer while the oil will add shine and weigh the cuticle down for a sleek finish.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

The shag works for so many different face shapes. The focal point of the layering around the face or fringe can make it appropriate for all of us! A fringe can balance out a narrow face while longer layers around the face can elongate it.

GINGER SUNSET

This color is so reminiscent of a sun setting over Malibu! I love the ombre effect of the strawberry melting into the fiery copper ends. Even though this is a mid length cut, the color creates a visual of extension in the length and thicker density in the hair.

How To Style:

1. Apply a working styling product onto clean, damp hair.
2. Use a paddle brush and work your hair from left to right as you remove the moisture from your hair.
3. As the hair becomes dry start, to work the hair towards your face on both sides.
4. Shake hair into place once dry and apply a texture product throughout.

Recommended Products:

 I prefer to use a dry shampoo to help build density and texture. The Kevin Murphy fresh.hair is the only dry shampoo I use. The fine grain powder disappears into the hair like a magic trick!

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

With the little options fine hair seems to have, color and a mid length cut can always be a good solution to creating movement and density. This style can work for all face shapes.

PLATINUM SUMMER

The blondes go brighter in the summer and this summer is no exception. I love this look with its heavy lines to build weight in the finest of hair, and nothing packs a punch like platinum lob (long bob)!

How To Style:

1. Apply favorite styling cream to damp hair.
2. Separate fringe and secure the rest in a clip.
3. With a paddle brush, blow dry fringe from left to right and once underneath.
4. Taking vertical partings, blow dry hair towards the face.

Recommended Products:

Once again I will recommend Abba’s Smoothing Blow Dry Lotion. Regardless if you have rough or silky textured hair, it is the perfect blow dry lotion. It is not heavy, yet it will tame the beastliest of lion manes! Not to mention it contains their Pro Quinoa Complex which strengthens the hair as well.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

The length in the front of this medium hairstyle helps elongate square, round and heart shaped faces, while oval facial shapes can wear anything. The fringe helps balance out anyone who was a narrow forehead. As for hair texture, anyone can have this style, you just might need a flat iron if you have a rough texture.

NATURAL TOFFEE CURLS

The best thing about summer is the heat, right? Let it work for you and give your hair a break from blow drying. Summer is all about slowing down and enjoying nature so, why can’t we enjoy our natural curl as well? Tis the season! I also love the new chocolate shades that are available to us now. We can still enjoy rich chocolates with lighter toffee tones making it the perfect brown for summer.

How To Style:

1. Apply curl cream to damp hair.
2. Scrunch product throughout the length and ends.
3. Piece out a few tendrils around the face, twirling your fingers around your hair.
4. Allow to air dry.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This haircut is created with round layering. When you use round layers it removes bulk evenly throughout the hair so there are no hard weight lines or the dreaded “triangular” effect. This look is more for a particular hair texture than face shape.

Tip:

When you get out of the shower, do not wrap your towel around your hair like a turban. This pulls on the hairline and length of your hair, pulling out the curls. Simply scrunch your hair dry with the towel.

HONEY BLONDE BEACH WAVES

Beach waves are the essence of summer hair. These soft, mid length  tendrils lightly cascade around the frame of the face giving a fresh yet tussled texture. Brightening your blondes with light honey tones gives the “fresh from the beach” effect all season long.

How To Style:

1. Apply styling cream to damp hair.
2. Separate fringe and clip remaining hair.
3. Wrap dry fringe with brush of choice.
4. When hair is 50% dry, start taking vertical partings and use a medium-sized round brush to finish drying.
5. Over direct the hair towards your face and wind hair around the brush, blow drying the length as you wind the hair.
6. Allowing the section of hair to cool down for a few seconds then unwind the hair away from your face.
7. Continue working your way around your head until you can no longer reach, then start on opposite side repeating, steps 5 and 6.
8. Spray texture spray for separation.

Recommended Products:

I love the MoroccanOil Hydrating Styling Cream for this look. It gives just the right amount of moisture and bounce this style needs. I would follow up with the Kevin Murphy resort.spray. It’s not only the best “salt spray” type product, but it smells like summer in a bottle!

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is for everyone regardless of face shape or texture. The soft curls compliment all of us gals!

STRAWBERRY FIELDS

Who says blondes have more fun? In my opinion, nothing shines like beautiful redhead! And while we’ve all been chopping up our manes, the simple yet stunning one length cut is typically overlooked. Instead of building your medium length style up with layers, try building up with a rich color.

How To Style:

1. Apply blow dry cream to damp hair.
2. Blow dry hair using the wrap dry method mentioned earlier with a paddle brush.
3. Once hair is dry, apply a small amount of oil throughout length and ends.
4. With a large barrel curling iron, take large sections (about four) and curl hair about ten seconds per section. This will create just the right amount of bend and not too much curl.

Recommended Products:

Nothing curls better than clean, oiled hair. The oil helps protect the hair from heat damage and gives the cuticle a radiant shine. If you have finer hair, try MoroccanOil’s Light formula. If you have dry, thirsty locks, try out Kevin Murphy’s forever.young. It actually feeds the hair as opposed to coating it and weighing it down like silicone-based oils do.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Even though anyone can wear this look, one length hair is best suited for round and square face shapes. Once again, the length helps elongate harder face shapes, giving the appearance of a more oval face shape.

COASTAL CURLS

Summer is all about movement and texture when it comes to hair. Walking on the beach has inspired so many different styling products trying capture that perfect vacation hair in a bottle. Is your hair fine and limp? Let me tell you how to achieve the freshly tousled look on your medium length hair!

How To Style:

1. On clean damp hair, use a paddle brush to blow dry your hair thoroughly .
2. Apply a small amount of oil throughout length and ends.
3. Curl vertical sections, pivoting around your head, with a medium-sized curling iron.
4. Once complete, break up the curls with your fingers, unwinding and separating the curls to loosen them up.
5. Finish hair off with a light hairspray to keep your curls all day long and touchably soft.

Recommended Products:

I would recommend Kevin Murphy’s young.again for the oil of choice. It is not silicone-based so it will feed, protect and not weigh down your beautiful locks. Try MoroccanOil’s medium finish hairspray for the final touches. This is my favorite finishing spray! It is light to the touch and allows for the curls to bounce all day long.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is elegant and easy and it works for all of us who want to achieve a fresh look for the summer season.

SUMMER

tyles For Summer

5 Awesome Hair Accessories That Will Turn Heads This Summer

Looking for a new ‘do this summer? You can get plenty of sassy styles with some of this summer’s hottest hair accessories. The best part is, they’re easy to wear with just about any hairstyle! From summer’s hottest hats to the new ponytail wraps, there’s a perfect hair accessory for you.

FLOPPY HATS

Floppy hats are effortlessly glamorous–just grab and go! This Melissa Obadash Jemima Sun Hat comes in a classic color and brim size. We also love the fun stripes on this San Diego Hat Co. Wide Brim Hat. The gorgeous red trim on this Kokin Wide Brim Hat is sure to turn heads.  And if you’re looking for something glam that still matches with just about anything, you’ll love this Eugenia Kim Bunny Metallic Striped Sunhat.

SUMMER WEDDING STYLE

If you’re a summer bride or attending a wedding this summer, a little bit of glitz is definitely in order. And this Jenny Packham Acacia Headress II is gorgeous for any formal event you may be going to. Planning on an updo? Try this Jenny Packham Valentine Comb. If a glam headband is in order, try this Tasha Crystal Beaded Head Wrap.

PRETTY PONYTAILS

Forget those plain black hair bands, ponytails are getting a major hair accessory revival this season! Add some color to your pony with these Marc by Marc Jacobs Turn Lock Cluster Pony Ties. Looking for something a little funky? Try these Tasha Polka Dot Hair Ties.  Baubles and jewels are also making their way into the ponytail this season, like with this L. Erickson Faceted Mesozoic Ponytail Holder.

HEADBANDS

Headbands are still a hot trend and we couldn’t be happier about it! Whether you’re wearing it hippie style across your forehead, with an updo or just a down hairstyle, headbands are an easy accessory to incorporate into just about any hairstyle. We love how delicate this Dauphines of New York Mischievous Goddess Headband is. For something lovely yet simple, we love this Filigree Headwrap. This Cecile Organza Headband is one Blair Waldorf would approve of, and we love its perky color.

BARETTES

Who doesn’t need a giant barette? This Adia Kibur Jumbo Hair Clip makes quite the statement. For something a little flirtier, try this Topshop Bow Barette. If you just need something classic, the assorted colors of this L. Erickson Covered Rectangular Headband should have you covered.

                        

                                   3 Best  Long Curly Hair Styles

                               For Women

For those who have naturally long curly hair and hardly confident enough to handle it ,don’t panic ! There’s something so sexy and classic about naturally curly hair that we consider you need to be extremely pleased to have it.

   Fashionable long curly hair familiar to indicate flat , smooth ,and also stick-straight . However a lot more women—celebrities included—are enjoying their organic texture rather than combating it .
There are many variations on these kinds of fast appears so take a look at these pictures. 

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Long Curly hair styles

Long , Wavy Layers

Due to the long length as well as layers , people who have by nature wavy or even loose curls similar to Kate Hudson may reach this appearance very well 

•  The lower improves the hair's all-natural smoothness . 
•  Always keep the layers below the chin as a result curls don't gain simply too bouncy .
•  As reported by the Massey , females with fine , less-textured hair probably have a difficult time using this cut  except if they're ready to occupy their mornings with a curling iron .
• A light spray gel , gives texture without considering strands down .

Long , Curly Layers

 

Length is answer while your own curls are restricted , like Annalynne McCord's— long layers allow them down .

•  If you would like a gentle , face-framing appear , look for layers that begin with no larger than the chin or even collarbone , therefore curls get as much as necessary load to hang down . 
• To secure McCord's springy trend and also volume , wring the water away from your current hair after showering and also run a mild cream ,as a result of wet hair to control the curls .

Perfect Long Curls

Taylor Swift's curls are effectively designed for long fine ,wavy hair . 

• Look for a long , layered hair cut with small , angled layers at your jaw to generate a side-swept appearance in the front . 
• In case your waves are sliding level , apply an enhancing gel , when locks is damp . To manage frizz , use the diffuser with your blow dryer.

                 Spring And Summer Wedding Ideas

2014 Wedding Hairstyles

Your wedding day will be really unforgettable if you plan every detail months before the big day. You will have enough time to choose wedding dress and accessories for it, makeup and surely hairstyle. I would like to show you some of the best 2014 wedding hairstyles that will inspire you to find the most beautiful one for your wedding dress.

Before talking about new wedding hairstyles I want to say that nothing much has been changed since last year. All classy designs are still popular like vintage waves, sophisticated up-dos, half up-dos and braided hairstyles. The first one that I want to show you is loose wavy hairstyle. For new season hair stylists advise to keep everything simple and stick to natural waves. Wavy hairstyle will look gorgeous on beach wedding. It can be completed with natural flower accessories, shiny headband or simply with veil.

Wavy hairstyle will look great on shoulder length and longer tresses but those who have short hair can still have beautiful wedding hairstyle. As retro designs are very popular for new season you can easily get vintage hairstyle with deep side parting and finger waves. Vintage headpiece will be a finishing touch to wedding hairstyle.

Classy up-do hairstyle will always remain the best choice for wedding not only for brides but also for bridesmaids. For 2014 hair stylists again got inspiration from retro designs and offer to getvoluminous beehive bun or French twist with extra volume.

If you have medium length hair you will have some problems styling high bun. In this case you can go for wavy chignon that will look luxurious with precious hair accessory. You can complete chignon with braided strands for more glamorous look.

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