Did you know that getting a hair cut can change your whole appearance?  With fall coming it is the perfect time to spice up your look for the either back to school or getting back in the swing of things.  A great haircut with some highlights or lowlights or balayage can make you look as young as you feel.  Through the artistry of getting the right haircut and color it can rejuvenating your look.

Some years ago Dr. Fleming and Dr. Meyer asked me to do a make-over on two men.  By analyzing the men’s facial features and the structure of the head I was able to give a hair cut that not only made the men feel like they had more hair but it actually made them look younger.  Those photographs are on this web site under Article then click Everyman’s Guide to Hair Replacement.

How is the technique that I used on these men applied to women of varying ages?   How can a haircut make the woman look sexy, young, trendy, elegant, attractive, and vibrant?  In creating a hair cut, I look at the woman’s hair as she is wearing it when she comes into the salon.  I have to see if there are areas of her present hair cut that are too short or which areas are too long.  Then I analyze her facial features and see which areas I can open up and make more visible and what facial features need softening.  In creating a hair cut, the goal is to create harmony and balance.  Through creating the right hair cut the client’s face will look brighter, as if she had a face lift.  What a great way to enter into fall and the holiday season then with the right hair cut that makes you feel vibrant and alive.  

When the New Year begins so many people make New Year resolutions that involve either getting in shape, loosing weight, getting organized or some other self-improvement.  This motivation only intensifies as summer is approaching. Have you considered improving your image?  If you have, you may have considered getting a new wardrobe or maybe go to the mall and have someone do your make-up to see how you can look different.  People tend to change things that seem pretty safe so if they don’t like the new look they can go back to the old look.  If you really want to improve your image take a hand mirror into the bathroom.  This takes a lot of courage!  First, look at yourself in the bathroom mirror.  This view shows you the basic image of yourself.  As you get closer you begin to see more details of your face.  Now turn sideways and hold the hand mirror in front of your face but angle it 45 degrees so that you can see your image in the mirror in front of you and to your side.  Now you are able to see in detail your side profile.  This would show you your facial structure, such as jaw line, cheek bones, and nose shape.  As you continue to turn slowly around, look through the mirror in your hand to see your image in the bathroom mirror.  You will be able see the hair line when you lift up your hair, the shape of your head, the nape area.  You will be able to see features that you like about your face and head and features you want to soften or if possible hide. 

You may wonder how you can soften or hide the features that you may not like.   It is not an easy task unless you have experience in this area.  Plastic surgery is what most people think is the answer to alter what you don’t like about yourself but the problem doesn’t get solved.  As one part gets changed it tends to create more areas that need to be changed.   Getting the right hair cut could balance the face and the overall image of a person.  An experienced hair designer will be able to create a hair cut that will soften sharp features on a face and cover imperfections of the head.  Remember that the face and hair is 80% of your look.  Since that is true, creating a new image needs to start with your hair.