Trends for 2014...Black Hairstyle

Back hair trends for 2014 include short hair, long hair, natural hair, locks, waves and weaves.

Short Black Hair

If you are looking for short black hairstyles, these galleries are for you. You'll find natural hairstyles as well as pictures of weaves. 

 

Long Black Hairstyles

 Whether you opt for a weave or choose relaxers to get your own hair long, these photos of long black hairstyles should inspire you.

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Choosing Hair Product...Part 2

Mousse
Not a popular choice for men; there's a reason mousse is associated with the mall-rat Valley Girl look of the '80s. It's foamy and surrounds the hair strand with chemical compounds called polymers, resulting in a fuller appearance. Even though men may not be chasing that thick look, some mousses are specifically formulated to thicken fine hair with agents like rice protein and rosemary—making it perfect for foliage that's starting to thin up top.

Serum
Also called gloss, polish or smoothing fluid, it has a slick consistency and is used to reduce frizz and impart silkiness and sheen with silicone and various oils. Machen leans toward using serum on long, curly or brittle hair—its coating mechanism can soften the hair. For a quick shine fix, put a few drops on wet shampooed hair and then rinse it out.

Above all, always keep in mind Cannell's advice: The type of product you choose should be determined by your hair's length and texture. If you have short, fine hair and want it to stand up, use waxes or strong gels. Longer hair gives you more options, depending on how full you want it to look. For thinning hair, avoid heavier products, like creams and non-water-based pomades, as they'll weigh down your hair. Never just slap product onto the hair; put some in your palm and rub your hands together, then apply from the back of the head forward. And if you screw up your work of art, don't sweat it—it's a washable canvas.

Choosing Hair Product...Part 1

We hate our hair, and so should you. Really. It doesn't do anything, doesn't spike up or slick back by itself—unless we're talking cowlicks and oil problems, in which case you have bigger fish to fry. In fact, without any outside help, hair would suffer a limp and dreary existence, with nothing but a periodic scissoring to spice up its pitiful life. That's why a huge hair-care market exists in those salons and drugstore aisles: to liven things up. But how can we be expected to wade through all the stuff that's out there? Waxes, gels, mousses, pomades…it's enough to make us want to switch to dreadlocks and stop washing altogether. But help is on the way. We broke down the ABCs of hair glop for you. Now go forth and style. Carefully.

Gel
The workhorse of the bunch, with a utilitarian purpose: keeping hair stationary. Applied to wet hair, it holds shape and leaves hair shiny, and it comes in varying hold strengths from light to strong. Go with a strong-hold gel if you want stiffness; to make your hair more manageable or emphasize waviness, a lighter gel is a better option. Take heed: Some gels produce white flakes if you brush or comb your hair after the gel has dried, so don't be too hands-on.

Cream
To add extra shine and control without sacrificing your hair's natural look, creams are the way to go. Ideal for thick, coarse or curly hair, they may contain moisturizing ingredients like silk amino acids, olive oil or chamomile. The uni-named Pirkko, artistic director of New York City's Paul Labrecque Gentlemen's Salon, uses creams on dry or damp hair to give flexibility and strength and to tame flyaway hair without greasiness or stiffness.

Wax
One of the newest products to hit the scene. It's extremely versatile, good for everything from messier bed-head looks to more structured styles. It can have a matte or shiny finish and is applied to hair that's dry or slightly damp to define and control select pieces or areas. I use wax for almost everything, says Burton Machen, a Los Angeles haircutter. It's perfect for anything spiky, or it can be skimmed over the top of the hair for a neatly groomed style. He recommends wax for straight or slightly wavy hair, as it tends to clump in curly hair. Wax is more pliable than gel, allowing hair to be restyled ad infinitum—perfect for indecisive types or for someone who needs to go right from the office to the bar.

Pomade
According to David W. Cannell, senior vice president of research and development at Redken Laboratories, pomade was originally made from mineral oil and was used to groom hair and impart shine. Today many types of pomade have a water base for easier distribution and removal. Water-based pomade is one of my favorite products, says Pirkko. It's softer, it's not greasy, and it gives the hair definition and smoothness. Pomade is creamier than wax, so it may be the way to go if you have curly or thick hair.

Deva Method of Cutting Curly Hair

The Deva haircutting method was developed by Lorraine Massey to work with the physics of an individual's curls. Massey recognized the need for innovations in the ways in which kinky and curly hair was being cut to enhance the existing texture and create a more dynamic hairstyle.

Function

• The Deva cut is a different approach to maintaining curly hair without the use of chemical treatments that can alter the hair's composition. The Deva cut enhances curls by cutting in a specific pattern while the hair is dry. Each curl is cut according to how one's hair reacts to heat and moisture. This allows the curl patterns to remain intact and for hair to naturally fall into place.
  

History

• Massey, author of "Curly Girl: The Handbook", developed the Deva cut as a way to tame her own curly hair and has gone on to start the Devachan Salon in New York City. She has also created a line of curl-friendly hair styling products and accessories.
  

Famous Ties

Massey has used the Deva cut to personally style the bridal party for singer Beyonce's wedding. The Deva line of styling products have been used by stars on the television programs "Ugly Betty" and "Sex and the City.

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Deva Method of Cutting Curly Hair

The Deva haircutting method was developed by Lorraine Massey to work with the physics of an individual's curls. Massey recognized the need for innovations in the ways in which kinky and curly hair was being cut to enhance the existing texture and create a more dynamic hairstyle.

Types of Hair Brushes..part 1

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Are You Accidentally Ruining Your Hair?

We're not ashamed to say we'd shell out a pretty penny for any lotion, potion, or tool that promised to transform our hair into forever luscious, lustrous locks. In fact, over the course of our lives, we've devoted a significant amount of our time and income to said cause.

So, imagine how shocked we were to discover we'd been thwarting our own efforts, if only because of some pesky hair-care habits we just couldn't seem to shake — until now. The Huffington Post has scared us straight, so to speak, calling dirty hairbrushes "breeding grounds for bacteria" and giving us more than enough reason to start cleaning our brushes on the reg.

We'll also 'fess up to committing another beauty crime: being not so gentle with our post-shower hair. We know not to brush it, but don't always follow the 80% air dry, 20% blow dry rule described here — turns out we might be doing our hair an even greater disservice than we thought. 

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How to use Hair Dryer.

Blowdrying our hair is something we do in an almost robotic state — we're usually half asleep and/or in a rush to get out the door sans soaking strands. But, after reading this guide to blowdryers on the Huffington Post, we're going to retrain ourselves to take a little more care before cranking up the heat.

In fact, we're going to start by examining the needs of our hair. Turns out, depending on the thickness of hair and the task at hand (just drying your bangs or setting curls, for example), dryers that boast high wattage might actually be overkill. In fact, thin or fragile hair should always be dried on a low setting — the same goes for hair of any type that's just damp instead of wet. The guide also demystifies that elusive cool-shot button — use it when hair is about 80% dry to seal the outer cuticle and protect against overheating.

As for the benefits of ionic vs. ceramic vs. tourmaline dryers? Ionic dryers break down water molecules lightning fast (speeding up the drying process) while ceramic versions emit infrared heat, which tends to be more gentle on hair. Tourmaline dryers combine the best of both ionic and infrared technology, enabling the hair to withstand higher levels of heat without damage.

But, no matter your dryer or setting of choice, HuffPo reminds us not to forget a heat protectant serum, lotion, or spray before going to town with our dryer. Think of it as damage insurance for your hair. (Huffington Post)

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Signs You Are Having Hair Loss

With over 100,000 hairs on the average woman's head, it may seem odd to think a woman would notice any signs of hair loss unless it is significant, since everyone typically loses at least 100 hairs from their head each day.

Types

• The five basic hair loss types are telogen effluvian (thinning hair due to sudden hair cycle changes), alopecia areata (losing hair in large patches, usually medically related), androgenic alopecia (loss due to genetics), involutional alopecia (normal thinning of hair due to aging) and trichotillomania (loss due to tearing out one's own hair).
  
  
  
  

  General Signs

  • Some general signs of hair loss in women include seeing more hair than normal appear in your hair brush or on your sink or vanity when brushing your hair; the realization that you seem to be having to lift off more hair from the shoulders of your blouse tops and jackets than you did before; or experiencing drain problems in your home because of hair clogging up the shower or tub.
    In addition, another general sign of hair loss is the receding hairline along the side of the face or forehead, which seems to appear overnight, but actually has been slowly moving backwards over a much longer period of time.

  Concerning Signs

  • It's one thing to notice a few extra hairs in your hairbrush; it's another to feel a sudden bald patch beneath that head of hair or to suddenly have your hair come out in clumps.
    Patchy hair loss might not actually be noticeable to others initially, but it is keenly noticed by the woman suffering from it and may represent the beginnings of a serious illness. Likewise, having quarter-sized hair loss spots on the head, interspersed among normal hair growth, can indicate health concerns, too. But the most concerning hair loss observed in women is the one that consumes the whole head: total baldness.

  

  Telogen Effluvium

  • When your hair comes out in clumps as you brush it or wash it, it's a loss you notice right away and is medically called Telogen effluvium. But don't panic. This type of loss is usually due to a stressor you have experienced lately and will typically stop when your stressor is removed or becomes less pressing to you emotionally. The stressor could have been a surgery, a drastic change in diet, nutritional deficiencies or even the loss of a loved one.

  Alopecia Areata

  • This type of hair loss is generally genetic in nature, but the exact cause has not been determined medically; however, it is believed that due to some recent type of autoimmune disease presence, alopecia areata is triggered into action. The good news is that although it may occur off and on during your life; it isn't permanent. Additionally, you don't lose all your hair with this condition; you just lose small quarter-sized patches of it, which can actually even disappear from your eyebrows and other body parts.

  Androgenic Alopecia

  • Heredity is the result of this type of hair loss and, unfortunately, it is permanent. However, it is rare for a woman to experience total baldness from it. Generally, thinning of the hair in certain areas (the sides, the front, or the crown) is the result experienced instead.

  
  

Stopping Hair Loss in Young Women

Instructions

 

1. • 1 Before you start on a cure, you have to diagnose the problem. Hair loss in young women comes from a number of sources, including mental stress, hormone disorder, or as a side effect from other drugs. Take stock of what's going on in your life. Are you stressed, or did you just start taking a prescription medication? You can also experience changes during puberty. This is natural, and your doctor should know what to do. All these conditions are completely treatable, so if your doctor can't explain exactly what is going on with your hair loss, find a new one.
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     After you locate the cause, it's time to start with basic cures. Before you delve into perscriptions, you must determine if the cause for the hair loss is stress. As a young woman, school and life in general is quite stressful. The second step to stop hair loss in young women is to take a breather and tone down the stress in your life, because stress also serves as a catalyst to inborn conditions which might cause hair loss in young women.
     
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     After you destress, now is the time to consider other treatments. Rogaine works wonders for some young women trying to stop hair loss, and Provillus has also been shown to work. Consult your doctor first.
     
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     If medications don't work, you also have electric combs you can try, which don't actually stop hair loss in young women, but will cosmetically cover the thinning portions of your hair until your doctor can figure out the next step. You can also try hair transplants which will cover any spots. Neither of these things will actually stop hair loss in young women, but will save the embarrassment of public knowledge. I know it's hard. Lean on your doctor, and trust. Something will work to stop your hair loss; it just takes time. Good luck!
     

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How to Take Care of a Short Haircut on Black Hair

Short hairstyles require less work but still need maintained.

Black people hair is often very course and kinky, making hair care and styling more difficult. Many with this hair texture opt for a short hairstyle that is a bit easier to care for and style. It is still important for black people with a short hairstyle to know how to properly care for and maintain their haircut.


THINGS YOU NEED
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Shampoos & Conditioners...Hair Loss Prevention

Baldness--or, excessive hair loss--is a condition that affects many people from all walks of life. Excessive hair loss can be hereditary, but it also may result from a medical condition or reaction to a medical treatment. In any event, you should contact your doctor about the cause. Your doctor's advice or prescription may lead you to the use of a hair loss prevention shampoo and conditioner.

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Hair Rinse & Hair Color...Effects

Hair rinse and hair color are generally displayed much too close on salons, store shelves, in the market etc--yet their uses are very different. While hair rinse is a non-damaging, temporary change, hair color is longer-lasting. 

Effects : Hair rinse will help you achieve a different hair color temporarily. It's great for an event or to test out how a certain shade may look with your skin tone. Hair color is considered a permanent change because it contains ammonia and other chemicals that change the hair's color for an extended period. To make a big change, hair color is better than hair rinse. 

Considerations : Permanent hair dyes have a tendency to change the natural pigment of hair. If used often, hair dyes can cause hair to become coarse or damaged.

Misconceptions : Not all hair color is permanent. There are semi-permanents, temporary dyes, demi-permanent and natural dyes. Occasional coloring will not ruin hair. As with everything, use moderation.

Hair Rinse & Hair Color...Differences

Hair rinse and hair color are generally displayed much too close on salons, store shelves, in the market etc--yet their uses are very different. While hair rinse is a non-damaging, temporary change, hair color is longer-lasting.

Hair Rinse

• Hair rinse is a great choice for those who want to change their hair color temporarily. If you want to lighten your hair, a rinse may not be for you. It will take several rinses to achieve a lighter color. Rinses generally last for about seven washes.
  

Hair Color

• Hair color can be more damaging for your hair and will last longer than a rinse--generally from two to eight weeks depending on the color and the amount of times you wash your hair.
  

Color-Rinse Black Hair..

Using a color rinse is an easy way to change your appearance without the drama of the effects being permanent. Rinses only coat the outside of the hair shaft so your normal color should return after six to eight washes. However, there are a limited number of options for people with black hair who want to rinse it. Because the hair is so dark, a rinse is too weak to lighten the hair. But reds, purples, and blues will work and add depth to your dark natural color.

Instructions

1. • 1
     Rinse your hair under warm water until it is fully saturated.
     
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     Put on the plastic gloves provided with the hair rinse and mix the color according to the instructions provided.
     
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     Put a towel over your shoulders to protect your clothes. Comb through your hair to get rid of any tangles.
     
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     Use the applicator tip of the color rinse bottle to divide your hair into quarter-inch partings, using the hair clips to help keep the separated parts of hair in place. Squeeze the bottle and work the mixture through the hair, being careful not to drip any dye onto anything, as it will stain. At each section, distribute the dye into the root and rub it in. Rub the remainder through the length of your hair until all of it is completely saturated.
     
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     Use the hand-held mirror to check the back of your head in case you have missed any spots. Pull your hair back away from your face but don't clip up so the color has a chance to breathe. Leave the rinse on for the time allocated in the directions.
     
   • 6
     Shower and wash out the rinse, following the directions on shampooing and conditioning afterward. Blow dry and style as normal.
     

Africa Hidden Talent @ Bonner Bros 2013...

At the Bronner Bros. International Hair Show, there were lots of creative hairstyles on display at the biggest hair show ever! We spotted a pint-sized diva who rocked the best hairstyle at the show. She was visiting from Africa with her family and everyone stopped to snap photos of her creative braided hairstyle, styled by her mom. She was very shy but her hair did all the talking. Check out more photos of the best hairdos we spotted at the show. 

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African Hair-Braiding Styles...(conts)

Braiding Into Other Hairstyles

• Apart from being a stylish choice within themselves, braids can be used to achieve other hairstyles. A natural way to do dreadlocks is through braiding. Once braids are set, the process of simply twisting or using a latch hook on the braids, combined with moderate washing of the hair will eventually, sometimes after a year or more, lead to braids. Many people espouse this method, arguing that locks take the best shape using braids. Another use of braids is for extensions. Synthetic or real hair is braided into your natural hair. Setting extensions this way is far more permanent than clip-on extensions and, many argue, more durable.
  
  
  

  

  
  

Preparation for and Management of Braids

• Before braiding your hair, there are many things to consider. First, hair must be in tip-top shape before braiding, as after the process it is difficult to care for your hair. Have a hot oil or deep conditioning treatment done to lock moisture into your hair, easing the braiding process. Get a haircut, shedding all split ends. If you are braiding extensions into your hair, use the highest quality products; lower quality products tend to break and damage hair. Choose a hairstylist who is experienced with the type of braiding you need. Each style of braiding requires a specific technique and, when done wrong, can cause discomfort, hair damage or a sloppy look. Ensure hair is as clean as possible and dry before braiding. After braiding, use dandruff or braiding shampoo. Braids have a special effect on the scalp, so massage oil onto the scalp frequently. Stay away from heat styling and ponytails as much as possible as both can weaken braids and pull hair out from the roots. Finally, when the time comes, do not attempt to remove the braids yourself; the process of unbraiding can be as involved as the process of braiding itself.
  

African Hair-Braiding Styles

Braids are an age-old tradition in African culture. They have been used to signify social, economic and marital status throughout history. In modern times, they have taken on a new life, serving as a way for African-Americans to connect to their heritage or as an efficient, practical way to keep hair.

Popular Braids

• The two most popular braid styles for African-Americans are the Country Plait and its variation, cornrows. Both of these styles are attained by sectioning the hair and braiding it very close to the scalp in rows. The Plait weaves in hair from above the braid, whereas cornrows weave hair in from below. This creates a more three-dimensional look for cornrows and flatter braids with the Plait. Both braiding techniques can be used to create rather unique and complex designs with the hair. Micro Braids have recently become popular and can allow for many different hairstyles to be worn day to day. These braids are extremely small and appear like thick strands of hair.
  

How to Volumize Dry Hair

Many women desire a full, thick head of hair. Unfortunately, not all women have naturally voluptuous hair. Luckily, everyone can achieve the look, using hot rollers to volumize their dry hair.

 

Instructions

• 1

Heat the hot rollers.They need to reach their maximum temperature before using them.

• 2

Section off hair into four parts. Hold back each section with clips.

• 3

Begin rolling hair. Start with the top of the head. Unclip the top section of hair and comb out a portion in the front. Take a small portion, no larger than the width of the roller. Spray a small amount of styling spray at the base of the hair. Start the roller at the ends of the hair and wrap the hair around the roller, rolling towards the back of the head. Complete each section the same way until all the hair is rolled.

• 4

Let the rollers cool down. Allow the rollers and hair to completely cool before removing them.

• 5

Remove rollers slowly, starting from the back. Work towards the front of the head.

• 6

Style hair. Tousle with your fingers or brush it out gently. The more the hair is touched and maneuvered, the more volume will be lost.

• 7

Finish with a final mist of styling spray. Avoid using too much product, it will weigh the hair down and cause it to flatten out.