A hair cut can be as good as a holiday!

Who's feeling rundown? flat? unmotivated? 

and most probably cold?

Well, did you know that a new hair cut or style can be as good for the spirit as a holiday. 

And for those of you who can't quite be like Audrey and have your hair cut while on holiday in Rome...this blog is for you!

Just think of that feeling as you walk out of the hair salon with shiny, glamourous, bouncy new locks. 

The wonders it does for your image and self esteem.

People ask "have you just had your hair done?"

You reply "yeah, yeah I have actually"

They confirm "it looks brilliant!"

Mood lifted = A Good day =  Happy people 

= Fun, laughter & good times

(and it cost a whole lot less than a holiday!)

When choosing a new hairstyle, the majority of women leave it up to their hairdresser to guide them and decide on a new look, and here at Alice that is what we love to do...we know what we are talking about and have experience to boot and therefore love to help you.

However, it's important to remember there are a few aspects to consider before you set your heart on a style you might have seen on someone else:

Do you have a short or wide forehead; long or short neck; wide or narrow shoulders,

What colour suits your skin tone; what is your lifestyle and personality?

These all play a pivotal role in selecting your new style,

THE SHAPE OF YOUR FACE is however, the main determinant of which hairstyles you will suit best. As we all want to look our best right?!!

So, before you say "Highlights, Cut and Action!", first establish your face shape by standing in front of a mirror with a piece of soap in your hand. Relax your chin and trace the silhouette, the outline of your face, with the soap on the mirror. Stand back and one of the below shapes will be prominent.

It is possible to have a combination face shape, e.g an oval face with a sweetheart chin, it is therefore advisable to read the notes pertaining to the 'sweetheart face' because you will have some restrictions in your choice of hairstyles.

Remember, we are here to help, so if you are confused...just ask us!

Oval face Slightly tapered towards chin: 

Best hair options:  

Any hairstyle an short, medium or longer hair length suit this face shape 

(yes, ovals you are the lucky ones!) 

Sweetheart face very tapered towards chin: 

Best hair options: 

Longer and softer into the neck, 

Less height over the top of head

Hair parted down the side

Soft feathered side fringe

Avoid:

Extremely short hair (chin looks pointier)

Height over top of head (elongates face)

Hair parted in the middle

Short, solid fringe (full cheeks will look fuller)

Round face Hardly tapered towards chin

Best Hair options: 

Hair tucked behind ears

Some height over head, length into neck

Soft curls or a straight style

Avoid: 

Short hair feathered onto face (face looks rounder)

Very short hair and extremely curly round styles (cheeks have no definition)

Square face Cheeks taper into chin

Best hair options: 

Long layered hair

Shoulder length with softness

A little height on top of head

Avoid: 

Very short back and sides (can look masculine)
Open neck
Long hair parted down the centre (shortens face creating width and squareness)

All right you gorgeous people...remember to wash the soap off the mirror!

Have a glorious weekend...I bet someone out there is going to go and rent some Audrey Hepburn movies after that wee teaser.

AND stay fresh, glossy and glorious with our help

ALICE HAIR SALON    03 443 5678    

Talk to you soon xxx