Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Hair vs. Summer Humidity

Let’s face it your hairs worst enemy is the summer humidity!
Put away that flat iron that makes your hair just hang there.
The latest hair trends are all about natural bouncing curls, with a little texture thrown in for good measure. They are easy to manage in this summers’ humidity.
For those of you that just have to have your hair off the face, you’re in luck. This summers’ hair trends are also rocking the classic ponytail and the ever so popular hair braids.
With the fashion trends being set on the runways around the world, here are some of the back stage hair tips you can easily do at home…

• Wash and condition your hair with products designed for curly hair.
• Run a curl definition cream through your, preferably, wet or dry hair. This will help achieve the textured look.
• For braids, try a deep side part and braid the two sections in the front, secure with a tie of your choice.
• You can choose to leave the back loose or curl it up with a curling iron.
• Finger combing! That messy beach look will work for lunch to a night out on the town.
• Finish it off with a curl reviving spray to keep those long lasting curls.

Remember, summer is a time for fun and relaxation. So don’t let the summer humidity get in the way. Especially when all of the hottest hair trends are rocking styles that humidity can’t touch!


Saturday, July 14, 2007

Hair Shows 2007

Hair shows are a great place for those who want to stay in the "know" when it comes to the latest hair trends. With the summer heat amongst us, attending hair shows to see what the hottest hair stylists are doing is a key ingredient when it comes to keeping your own hair salon a step above the rest. Below is a list of some of the "must see" hair shows of 2007...

Cosmoprof North America
July 15-17
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV

Contact Professional Beauty Association
15825 N. 71st St., Ste. 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

800.557.3356
www.cosmoprofnorthamerica.com


Expo Latino
July-22-23
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
562.802.7471
Contact Juan Dior info@expolatino.com
www.expolatino.com

Bronner Brothers International Hair Show
August 11-13
World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
www.bronnerbros.com

Premiere Birmingham
September 30-October 1
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center
Birmingham, AL

Contact Premiere Show Group
1049 Willa Springs Dr., Ste. 1001
Willa Springs, FL 32708

800.335.7469
www.premiereshows.com


Global Beauty Exhibition and Conference
October 6-8
Jacob Javits Convention Center
New York, NY

Contact Global Beauty Show
P.O. Box 17473
West Haven, CT 06516
203.484.4334
www.globalbeautyshow.com


Mid-American Beauty Classic
October 14-15
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH

Contact Premiere Show Group
1049 Willa Springs Dr., Ste. 1001
Willa Springs, FL 32708

800.335.7469
www.premiereshows.com


Color America (Americas Beauty Show)(Chicago Midwest Beauty Show)
October20-22
Donald E. Stephens Conference Center
5555 River Road
Rosemont, IL

Texas Beauty Show
October 28-29
Dallas Convention Center
Dallas, TX

Contact Steve Farrer
P.O. Box 341300
Austin, TX 78734

512.415.8300
www.texasbeautyshow.com


BIG Bonner International Gold
November 18-19
Long Beach, CA
West Coast premiere ethnic beauty and fashion show
www.bigtradeshow.com