IF YOU’RE like me, you tuned in to the Oscars telecast last Sunday night not only to cheer for your favorite actors and movies of 2008 but also to peruse through the trendy movie-star hairstyles. From Sarah Jessica Parker’s pretty tresses to Kate Winslet’s sophisticated up-do, it was truly a delight to watch stars come out from hours and hours of preparation that their hair and make-up stylists worked so hard on.
Even if not all of us are privileged to be part of the most glamorous awards show on the planet, the good news is we can take a little piece of inspiration from it--like in the hair department.
There were definitely Oscars hairstyles that stuck to the basics with a formal, more glamoroust twist.
There were bangs, layers, the bob, and pixie cut--staple cuts that Monet Salon stylists are masters in.
BANGS (As seen on Oscar winner Penelope Cruz) For obvious reasons, bangs work well for people who have wider foreheads. This haircut fits women who have straight or chemically relaxed hair. If you have curly hair, bangs should be administered with caution. Make sure it’s slightly above your lashes so that it looks flattering. The thing about bangs though is you have to maintain the ideal length that works for you, otherwise, the effect is not quite there.
LAYERS (As seen on Oscar winner Goldie Hawn) –Layers add a certain definition to medium-length or long hair. During Oscars night, many celebrities sported this style with shoulder-length hair. For long-haired women who have heart-, square-, or round-shaped faces, layers also work provided it is molded closely to the edge of the hair so that it elongates the face. For the oval-shaped, shorter layers are more appropriate. Sassy Layers are very easy to manage as well.
BOB (As seen on Oscar nominee Taraji P Henson)-Hair experts everywhere have declared that the bob is here to stay. It’s ideal for women who have straight to wavy hair textures. This is especially flattering for women who have round faces. This type of cut usually requires blow-drying and to maintain the ideal length, you need to have it cut every six weeks.
PIXIE (As seen on Oscar winner Tilda Swinton) - The Pixie is ideal for people who have strong facial features. This cut adds some femininity or softness to people who have sharp or strong facial features. If you happen to have thin hair, the pixie cut will add volume and make your hair appear thicker than it actually is. The pixie is easy to manage. A quick blow-dry and a dab of hair product, and you have a chic style that will last the entire day.
Come visit us at Monet Salon and we can assist find the Oscar-worthy look for you! For this season, we are offering hair revival specials such as the Hair Reborn System—for an astounding $49.99 only (extra for long hair).
Please call 702-617-1200 to set an appointment. Or visit our salon at 3890 S Maryland Parkway (within Seafood City Marketplace). Go to www.monetsalon.com for more info. Have a glam week!
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The author is a Marikina-born, award-winning celebrity beauty stylist with his own chain of salons across Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada. Ultimately, Monet is known as an all-around artiste who produces sold-out fashion and awards shows, as well as unforgettable marketing campaigns. Monet is also the founder of the revolutionary all-natural beauty products available at www.skinbymonet.com. He supports many humanitarian efforts to include projects in his native Marikina, The Bantay Bata Foundation, and many more. To contact Monet, please visit www.monetsalon.com for more information.
( Published on February 26, 2009 in Asian Journal Las Vegas p. B3 )
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