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Gina Rivera’s Tip of the Week: Selecting the Right Brunette Shade

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This year, regardless of the warmer season, we’re seeing all types of brunette shades heavily trending. No longer is this a shade for cool weather. If you’re considering brunette, here’s my tip for selecting the right shades:

  • Always make sure to work with your salon professional who can assist with identifying the right shade for your skin tone.
  • Taken into consideration both skin tone and eye color which will help to determine if you should go with warm or cool tones.
  • For a more natural look, go no more than two shades away from your natural color.
  • Consider how much dimension you would like (Hint: More dimension may require the use of multiple shades applied using different techniques).
  • Discuss with your Salon Professional how much maintenance various shades will require and determine what works for your lifestyle.
  • Have a wonderful time looking amazing!

SHEfinds | Professional Hair Stylists Say These 2 Short, Flirty Haircuts Will Take Years Off Of Your Face

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What better way to celebrate the start of summer than with a fresh haircut? As the weather warms up, you may be dreaming of a shorter, breezier style to stay cool. Luckily, there are plenty of close-cropped options that will not only make you look more on trend than ever, but will also take years off of your face.

To discover the best short, flirty haircuts for older women to rock this summer, we checked in with hair stylist Gina Rivera, owner of Phenix Salon Suites. She pointed out two in particular that are perfect for looking and feeling younger than ever: read the details here!

Total Beauty | Summer Hair Care Products Hairstylists Consider Must-Haves

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Whether in person or online, shopping for hair care products can be overwhelming. Often what works for one person won’t work for another. But that isn’t always the case. In fact, during the hot and sweaty months of summer most of us want to keep it light and fresh by cutting down on products as much as possible. That still begs the question: Which ones are worth adding to our carts?

Turns out, if you choose wisely, summer hair care essentials will work well across the board. Keep reading for a look at the conditioning, frizz-fighting and color-protecting products top hairstylists swear will work for everyone.

SheFinds | 5 Trendy, Fresh Hairstyles For Women Over 50, According To Experts

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Your hair isn’t just a factor of personal style. While getting a fun, fresh haircut is one great way to express yourself and show off your personality, the right one can also take years off of your face and keep you looking younger than ever.

If you’re on the hunt for haircut inspiration to show to your stylist, look no further; we’ve got you covered with expert advice from Celebrity Hairstylist Gina Rivera, founder of Phenix Salon Suites.

There are several things to keep in mind when choosing the perfect anti-aging haircut. But ultimately, Rivera says the hairstyle that will look best on you will come down to your unique features and face shape. That’s why above all, she recommends choosing a trusted, experienced stylist to handle the job. “It’s best to work with a salon professional who is trained to look at face shapes, as well as facial features, and can assist with selecting the right style,” Rivera explains.

All that being said, here are 6 feature-softening haircuts that are sure to give you a youthful look—and a confidence boost!

The Zoe Report | Welcome To Babushka Scarf Summer — Your Hair’s Never Looked Better

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Between the rise of hair clips and scrunchies, butterfly clips, and tendrils, it’s safe to say hair trends and accessories from the Y2K era are back like never before. The latest accessory social media is loving: head scarves, with patterned or solid-colored rectangle and square scarves that can be worn seemingly endless ways for a cute summer look. They work great for bad hair days, protection against wind or rain, or as an on-the-go polished style.

And again, the head scarf isn’t a new trend, as it started way before the ‘90s (and the current Y2K craze), but this summer you’ll see modern iterations on the traditional item. “Hair scarves are definitely a ‘70s vibe,” says Aquage brand ambassador and celebrity stylist Laura Polko. “But this trend coincides with the increase of people experimenting with accessories, especially those that circle back to different eras and inspirations.”

Wondering how to add the go-to accessory to your styling repertoire? Fortunately, the trend is so beloved because of the variety of looks you can create, both minimalism and intricately detailed. Lucky, TZR curated an expert-approved list of six ways to style the popular summer headpiece, according to celebrity hair stylists. From long hair, short hair, curls or waves, here are the six best ways to stay on top of the head scarf trend this summer.