Get a Bob

For a proper makeover, begin at the top and work down. Now is the time to treat yourself to the works at the locale saloon or day spa. Things to consider trying include a color change, highlights, styling, facial, manicure and pedicure. If money is tight, just a cut will do fine. Either way, the stylist will know the best look for your face. While you are in the chair, pick her brain about makeup and clothing trends too.

Change your Color Palette

The next stop is the department store cosmetic counter for help picking out shades that flatter your face. If a full makeup makeover is too expensive, limit your choices to eye shadow, blush and lipstick.

Guys looking for a makeover should stop here too. The staff at the store can help select cologne and other sundries to improve your style.

Update the Wardrobe

Weed through your clothes and donate anything that is out-of-date, then see what you have left. Buying a few staple items creates a completely new wardrobe. Some department stores offer free personal shoppers that define your style, or as an alternative, take a friend whose taste you admire shopping with you. Look for the basics, a couple of pairs of pants, a few tops and maybe a jacket – things that go well with the clothes you salvaged. If it helps, take pictures of what is left of your wardrobe to use as a reference while creating new outfits.

Smile and the Whole World Smiles with You

When planning a makeover, don’t forget your teeth. Posh clothes and perfect colors all lose value if your teeth are dingy. A thorough cleaning, and maybe a bleach treatment, will give your teeth a makeover too. Texas residents can make an appointment with a San Antonio cosmetic dentistry service for an evaluation. The staff can advise you on techniques to brighten your smile.

A makeover is an obtainable resolution going into 2013 if you take your time and make changes slowly to accommodate your budget. You have all year to build a new you.

Patrick Whalen is a writer who specializes in SEO. He has written for numerous web sites. Follow him at @2patwhalen.

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1) Refrain from washing hair daily

Washing hair daily may seem like the healthiest option, but it will in fact take the good natural oils out of hair, leaving locks looking dry. Ladies should wash hair every other day, or three times a week instead, to give those natural oils time to do their job. A common mistake, washing hair daily is something to definitely avoid for ladies wanting their hair to be at its best from roots to tip.

2) Take care to trim hair regularly

Trimming hair regularly is essential for ladies wanting to maintain that healthy look. The recommended waiting time between trimming hair is around 6 weeks. This will keep those split ends under control and keep hair from looking frizzy and worn out. Girls aiming to grow their hair long should also keep up a regular trim. Despite what urban myth suggests, getting a regular shape-up won’t prevent hair from growing at its normal pace and it’ll keep it looking healthy.

3) Calm hair with conditioner

When showering, ladies should use conditioner (preferably a deep cleansing conditioner), in order to protect hair. Not only will conditioner help to untangle those frustrating knots, it will also give hair that healthy shine that gets the guys looking! An easy way to get that famous, silky-smooth look, regular conditioning of hair will have girls feeling confident and under control.

4) Avoid harsh chemicals

Avoid harsh chemicals and try to refrain from regularly using bleach on hair. Colouring hair too often will drain hair of its natural oils, taking away that lovely gloss and shine. Hair looks most healthy in its natural state, but for ladies who like to use colour, the less the better. Stay away from chemicals that make hair look tired and worn out, and stick to keeping it as natural as possible.

5) Protect when styling

For girls with wild, frizzy hair, straightening may be a daily activity. That’s fine, keep on taming those locks but don’t forget to protect fragile tresses! Subjecting hair to so much heat is guaranteed to take its toll if not properly protected. Misting hair over with heat protection spray will stop locks from looking dried out and frizzled. The same applies when using iron tongs or curlers, protect hair prior to curling to stop hair appearing shabby and keep it looking shiny. Cheap to purchase, heat protection spray will do wonders for hair, making it look great all year around.

6) Refrain from constantly styling

Messy buns, high ponytails, plaits and French braids all look great, there’s no doubt about it. But try not to over-style hair. All the best hairstyles require a bit of tugging, pulling and rough loving, which is fine…occasionally. Once every so often let hair fall free and hang naturally to escape the stress of being pulled and tugged. Too much mussing will make hair look tired and frayed at the ends, so give it some gentle TLC once in a while and let it just be free!

7) Keep hair healthy with vital vitamins

Believe it or not, hair – just like the human body – needs vital vitamins to keep it looking well and healthy. The antioxidant Vitamin C is amongst these, and will keep hair healthy from the roots to the ends. Other essential supplements include vitamins A, Biotin and Inositol, which will all help maintain that gorgeous glow. So women should keep a healthy diet, full of fruit and veg, not only for their bodies but also to help their beautiful locks stay healthy and fine.

Conclusion

These 7 great tips will keep hair looking healthy and well 24/7. From avoiding harsh chemicals to washing with care, these simple tips will help ladies to maintain that stunning shine. By following these few, simple tips ladies can keep hair healthy and be confident night and day.

By Maria Hubbard, who’s 8th tip is to use Alfaparf hair care products to maintain healthy hair.

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From awful cuts to styles gone wrong all the way down to a poor color choice made the following five celebrities make our list. Read on to see five of the worst hairstyles of all time. We wonder how many stylists lost their jobs after these pictures surfaced.

1. Fergie

Is there a face under those bangs? We know that bangs are popular and back in style, but rocking bangs from the early 90s isn’t an acceptable look, especially when they appear to be striped in different colors. Not only do they just look awful, but they do nothing to highlight Fergie’s natural beauty. They’re too big for her face, making them somewhat overwhelming. Sorry, Fergie, but these bangs do not make you look G.L.A.M.O.R.O.U.S.

2. Ke$ha

This Lady Gaga wannabe is known to pull off some strange looks just to get attention, and we were really hesitant in adding her to this list, but we couldn’t ignore the hot mess on top of her head. Why would she intentionally want to look this bad? This hairstyle is a combination of bed head meets mohawk meets multiple bottles of superglue and Aquanet meets placing a finger into an electrical socket. If you were going for completely awful, congratulations. You succeeded.

3. Christina Aguilera

Poor Christina has been a fashion victim from day one, but poor choices just continue to run in her stylists’ vision. We know this picture is old, but who could forget this ‘do? It appears that Christina was going for a poodle/Medusa combination to achieve this look. Plus, the large volume of this look does not complement her short and thin frame, which makes it even worse. We feel sorry for whoever had to sit behind her at the awards show that night.

4. Scarlett Johansson

Hello mullet. We never thought that such a beautiful woman could make such poor fashion decisions, but Scarlett Johansson proves us wrong. This look may have been a classic in the 80s, but we thought (and were hoping) that it died there too. Even a pretty girl can’t pull off business in the front and party in the back. Thankfully, this awful cut didn’t last long.

5. Jay Manuel

Women aren’t the only ones making poor hairstyle choices. You would think that someone who works in fashion for a living would have better taste, but the silver bullet hair color is just downright awful. We understand that now it is part of his persona, but we’re pretty sure the hair dye manufacturer that makes that color has only sold it to one individual. You’ve rocked the silver long enough, Jay. Try something new. Please.

Rebekah Simmons is a writer and fashion designer.  She enjoys writing about fashion, clothing, and makeup.  Rebekah loves to go shopping and never leaves home without her cosmetic brush set.

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