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This Short Asymmetrical Haircut Doesn’t Work for Everyone

Sarah Ward — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:38:29 +0000

Today I saw a professional man in his late 20s sporting a Justin Bieber-style haircut and nearly did a double take. All you have to do is look around to see that this asymmetrical cut is really hot right now, especially among the hipster crowd. But it doesn’t work for everyone.

The cut worked for Justin Bieber.

It worked for the Asian guy from Twilight, Justin Chon.

It worked for Michelle Williams.

It worked for Robyn.

It worked for Rihanna.

It worked for me.

Photo: Justin Hackworth

If you’re in a creative field like marketing or design, then it could work for you, too. But sir, if you want to be taken seriously as a professional, choose something other than a haircut that is associated with hipster boys and stylish women. This cut, my friend, is not for you.

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2010 Hair Trends: Go Short

Sarah Ward — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:24:01 +0000

One of the hottest hair trends is to go short! As a girl who took the plunge herself, I’m a total advocate of short hair. Why, do you ask? Short hair is totally liberating, gets you out the door in a hurry, and has a great edge to it. People will remember you cool ‘do.

The short hair trend is one we’re seeing on tons of starlets, such as:

Ginnifer Goodwin

Hayden Panettiere

Carey Mulligan

Pink

Michelle Williams

You can always keep a fringe across your forehead to minimize a round or angular face, or do a tapered bob if you’d like more coverage.

If you’re thinking about taking the plunge, here’s some more short hair inspiration:

Have you ever had short hair? Whose hair would you model yours after?

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Keep Warm with Short Hair This Winter

Sarah Ward — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:47:24 +0000

We women need some help in keeping warm during the winter. This article goes out to my short hair sisters! As a short hair girl myself, here are several great ways to keep warm, despite the lack of locks, during the frigid winter months. When snuggling isn’t an option, here’s the next best ways to keep warm!

Keep Warm With Short Hair This Winter Tip #1: Wear a Scarf. It’s incredible how having a scarf around your neck keeps you warm with the temperature drops! Gals, don’t leave home without a scarf!

Who says a scarf has to be boring? Loving this linked scarf from Absalom. $38

Button scarf c/o Annabella Boutique

Keep it simple with the lovely Coco Cowl from Mickieandbetty. $30

Keep Warm With Short Hair This Winter Tip #2: Wear a Hat. The most heat escapes from our head, so keeping a hat on will trap in the heat and help you keep warm during the winter months. Plus, how fashionable are hats! I used to think that hats never looked good on me, but I’d been trying on the wrong hats. The next time you pass a hat store, meander in and try them on! You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Express your femininity with On Top - With a Pretty Rose from simplybasicdesigns $28

Fedora by Vicious Style $21.99

Choose a classic 20s style hat like this one from Louise Green

Keep Warm With Short Hair This Winter Tip #3: Embrace Earwarmers! If you don’t want to mess up your carefully crafted coif with a hat, embrace earwarmers! They’re a great way to keep warm in the winter without compromising your hairdo.

Keep warm with these UGG Shearling Earmuffs $80

Bring back an element of your childhood with these Crocheted Blue Bird Earmuffs by PinkandPigeon $18

Keep warm with the Handknit baby cable earwarmers by LizandLeo $18

How do you stay warm in the winter?

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I Cut My Hair!

Sarah Ward — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:12:15 +0000

After all this talk about cutting my hair for the last several months, I finally took the plunge last weekend. I made an appointment with Mike Kowallis, formerly the owner of Metropolitan Salon in Provo, Utah, now the owner of Relik Salon in American Fork, Utah. I knew of Mike through my photographer friend, Justin Hackworth (Justin did an phenomenal photo shoot with Metropolitan Salon).

When I sat down in Mike’s chair, I hadn’t completely decided on whether to grow it out or go short, but after chatting with Mike, he convinced me that short hair is sexy and that I had the perfect face shape to execute it.

And here is the final result!

Mike Kowallis & Me

How super fun is that? I absolutely LOVE it! Mike was telling me that he went to New York to learn this cut–how cool is that?

Here’s a few shots from Justin Hackworth’s photo shoot with Metropolitan Salon that really inspired me–way edgy and modern, wouldn’t you agree?

Mike isn’t just a genius at short hair for girls. As I was arriving at the salon on Saturday, there was a boy leaving who had his hair cut and styled like Optimus Prime for his birthday party. Isn’t that awesome?! Talk about catering…

So if you need an awesome haircut, check out Relik Salon. You can find them online at http://reliksalon.blogspot.com.

Who was the inspiration for the hair cut you currently have?

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The Benefit of Short Hair

Sarah Ward — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:39:50 +0000

Victoria Beckham photo c/o Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

Now that the summer is under way and the heat is on, you–like me–may be contemplating cutting all your hair off to have a cool, carefree summer. Here are some great reasons to go short:

Benefit of Short Hair #1:
Short hair is way playful, youthful and yet sophisticated
Benefit of Short Hair #2:
With short hair, think of all the money you’d save on shampoo, conditioner and hair products
Benefit of Short Hair #3:
No more blow drying! Plus, short hair takes a lot less time to style and maintain
Benefit of Short Hair #4:
Short hair is totally in! Think of Victoria Beckham (my inspiration for this cut), Rihanna, Katie Holmes–all who have had fab short cuts recently!
Benefit of Short Hair #5:
Short hair is healthy! I loved having long hair, but my ends were seriously damaged (especially since Utah). Now they’re not!

So if you are inspired and want to get a short cut yourself after reading the benefit of short hair, here are some great cuts that have inspired me:

Robyn photo c/o thechoklitfactory.wordpress.com

America's Next Top Model - London photo c/o supercute.ca

America's Next Top Model Winner McKee for Seventeen Magazine

Have you gone short before? Would you do it again?

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Bond Girl Haircut: Bob with Bangs

Sarah Ward — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:37:13 +0000

In the recent Quantum of Solace James Bond movie, did you notice the Bond girls’ fantastic haircuts? A lovely bob with blunt bangs. This cut is so in! Exhibit A:

Photo by loyalkng.com

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