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BellaSugar's Guide to Haircuts That Flatter Your Face

BellaSugar — Sat, 19 May 2007 09:29:50 -0700

Often, when people write in and ask me about trendy haircuts, I recommend that they first define their face shape, then talk to their stylist about what modern cuts best complement their features.

So today, I've created a definitive Guide To Haircuts That Flatter Your Face Shape, so you'll be better prepared next time you are in the stylist's chair. Below, I've rounded up four posts that will help you determine your face shape and find the hairstyle that's right for you.

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FabSugar — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:23:33 -0700

Haircuts To Flatter Your Face Shape: Part IV, Square Faces

BellaSugar — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:22:49 -0700

You may covet your favorite celeb's hairstyle, but if the 'do doesn't fit your face shape, you're likely to be disappointed. Hence, Fabsugar's four-part series on the haircuts that best flatter your face. Welcome back to our fourth and final installment: square faces. To read last week's advice on oblong and oval faces, click here.

If you have a square-shaped face, you share your facial structure with Demi Moore, Mandy Moore, Sandra Bullock, and Rosario Dawson. Having a square face means that you have a wide hairline and an equally wide, angular jaw. The goal with a square face is to soften your hairline with cuts that incorporate bangs, layers, and your hair's natural texture.

It also means that you have lots of flexibility in the choosing which length you want to wear your hair. Almost any length is flattering. For example, you could try a long, sleek style with layers that start at the jawline and continue downward, like Demi's above. Or, you could just as easily go for a short and spiky cut with choppy ends.

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Another option is to try wearing your hair in loose layery waves.

Keep in mind that single-length bobs and straight-across bangs aren't great looks for you. They will just make your face look more square. Or, you can always throw in the towel altogether and opt for Demi's G.I. Jane buzzcut look.

Haircuts To Flatter Your Face Shape: Part I, Heart-Shaped Faces

BellaSugar — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:40:51 -0700

You may covet your favorite celeb's hairstyle, but if the 'do doesn't fit your face shape, you're likely to be disappointed. Hence, FABSUGAR's four-part series on the haircuts that best flatter your face. This week's installment: heart-shaped faces.

If you were FABulous enough to be born with a heart-shaped face, then you've got it pretty easy. The structure-shared by Jennifer Love Hewitt, Naomi Campbell and Reese Witherspoon (above)-is the most versatile, so most cuts are guaranteed to look great on you. For the coifs most likely to complement your face, read more

Use side-swept or longer bangs to draw attention to your eyes and fantastic cheekbones.
If you prefer short hair, ask your stylist to keep the top layers long, so they fall right below your jawline.
For long hair, wavy layers that fall by your cheeks will also look stunning.
Since your most prominent feature is your chin, be sure to watch out for blunt-cut bangs and excessively choppy layers.

Check back next week for Part II: round faces.

Love It or Hate It? Kate Moss's Mid-Length Hair

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0700

It's been the week of the haircut, what with Victoria Beckham's gamine crop and Agyness Deyn's new sleek bob. Now Kate Moss has gone for the chop with this super-messy mid-length cut. Kate was showing off her hair at Punk last night, as she stepped out with boyfriend Jamie Hince.

Kate's trademark blonde locks look like they've been lopped off with blunt cut scissors, giving this style an insouciant edge. The choppy, messy ends and fluffy texture also add a youthful vibe, although it looks like the kind of hairstyle you go for when your hairdresser demands you chop off the ends due to over-styling damage. This mussed-up do is certainly rock n roll and the new shorter length draws attention to her perfect features.

What do you think of Kate's new look?

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Agyness Shows Off New Bob

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0700

Just when we thought that New York Fashion Week couldn't show us any more hair surprises, Agyness Deyn stole the limelight from Victoria Beckham by unveiling her brand new bob yesterday at the shows. It's typical of on-trend Agyness to have updated her look, just when it seemed everyone was copying her crop.

This new, short, yet sharp cut looks striking with Agyness' bleach blonde colour and has a retro feel that brings to mind the flapper girls of the 20's. It's also more groomed, feminine, shiny and polished than her previous spiky, street-chic cut.

The haircut debuted at the Michael Kors show and was teamed with matte red lipstick and dark brows. I really like it, however, I'm sure it won't be long before she changes it again - the the girl does love to experiment.

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Good Idea or Bad Idea: Cutting Your Hair After a Breakup

DearSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0700

If you've ever gone through a bad breakup, and I'm sure most of you have, then you know change is sometimes the best cure. Since packing your bags and running away from your problems isn't always possible or practical, a quick fix will usually do the trick. And a change that isn't too brash but will make a difference is, of course, getting a haircut! According to Glamour magazine, 31 percent of women polled admitted to chopping their hair after a breakup. While I've definitely had the urge to do so myself, luckily my hairdresser has always talked me down off the ledge. Sure, cutting your hair is a great way to let go of the past, and a great way to feel light and refreshed, but tell me, do you think it's a good idea or a bad idea to make a drastic change to your appearance when you're in such a fragile state?

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Link Time!

BellaSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:21 -0800

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Relaxed vs. Natural Hair vs. Weaves vs. Dreads

OnSugar Blog — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:02:21 -0800

Here are highlights from OnSugar blog Krissy's One Stop Beauty Spot.

Women, especially black women, have the ability to change hairstyles like underwear. I support you ladies no matter what you do - just do it right and take care of your hair. For the most part we all practice the same principles when it comes to proper hair care (co-washing, ACV rinse, trims, deep conditioning, etc.). I'm always willing to help people with hair questions and concerns, or at least point them in the right direction. I know plenty of people in that area.

Where I stand on a lot of hair issues:

I'm anti kiddie perms and kiddie dreadlocks on children if they're at an age where they can't make that choice for themselves (unless, of course, it's part of your religion). It's not about the chemicals, it's about the fact that it's a permanent hairstyle on a child. What if your child decides they want to wear their natural hair? You'll have to either cut their hair to transition them to natural hair. Yes, you can remove dreads but unless someone can find me a "safe" method that doesn't damage the hair, then I won't be changing my mind about this.
I'm pro weaves and braids as long as it's done right and your hair is still being kept healthy. If your hair is being done too tight and coming out, it's time to find a new stylist.
I'm pro curly and natural hairstyles within corporate America. I hear a lot of natural haired beauties bragging about self-acceptance and mainstreaming natural hair, but they still search for corporate hairstyles because of their natural hair. A bun will always be conservative no matter what type of hair you have.
I've always encouraged hair dialogue among women of different nationalities. You'll be surprised by the things we all have in common. If your non-black friend is telling you about a great hair balm that she pays $15 for, take her on a trip to a local beauty supply store and show her where to buy it for $5.

Read the entire post here. Want to see more? Start following OnSugar blog Krissy's One Stop Beauty Spot or start your own OnSugar blog. Maybe your stories will be featured on BellaSugar.

2009 American Music Awards: Morena Baccarin

BellaSugar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:56:14 -0800

For fans of V or the classic Joss Whedon show Firefly, Morena should be a welcome addition to the red carpet roundup. Tonight she kept her look classically chic, with an Audrey-esque pixie cut, lightly lined eyes, and dusty rose lips. I love a pixie cut - check out more here - but what's your take on it? Are you coveting her hair too, or do you wish she'd go back to the flowing curls she had in Firefly?

Vote on all of my American Music Awards polls here!