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Real Simple | Stylists Say the U-Shaped Cut Is the Secret to Faking Thicker Hair

November 1, 2022 by Ambrosia Hitchcock Leave a Comment

Fine hair can be, well, not so fine to style sometimes. It’s especially tricky when you’re thinking about implementing layers into your hair—should you go for more movement or less? Choppy layers or one length? The latest layered haircut trend making the social media rounds—dubbed the U-shaped haircut—is ideal for faking the appearance of maximum volume. Find out why the U-shape will have U-sold here!

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SheFinds | 4 Haircuts To Ask For To Look Younger, According To Experts

October 1, 2022 by Ambrosia Hitchcock Leave a Comment

At any age, it is possible to maintain a youthful glow and essence with a face-framing haircut that draws eyes to your best features. We checked in with professional hair stylists, cosmetologists and beauty experts for four timeless suggestions to revamp your fall look, as well as inspiration to bring with you to your next salon visit. Read on for four classic haircuts, tips and insight from Phenix Founder and Celebrity Stylist, Gina Rivera.

Filed Under: Barber, Hair Care, Lifestyle Tagged With: ginas platform, hair, hair cut, hair cuts, hair inspo, haircare, haircut, haircut inspo

SheFinds | 3 Unflattering Haircuts That Age You Instantly Over 40

September 13, 2022 by Ambrosia Hitchcock Leave a Comment

Here’s the truth about your hair and aging: you should choose any haircut or style that makes you feel amazing. All hair is different, all personalities are different, and there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to styling. But maybe you’ve been feeling lately like your current hair style isn’t YOU anymore. Whether you’ve outgrown your old look and are bored with it or you feel like the cut itself is leaving your hair looking more limp and lifeless and want to achieve more volume in your hair, you may feel like it’s time for an update and a nice change. Great — but the first thing you probably shouldn’t do is run to your salon with a photo of a celebrity sporting a cutting-edge style.

If you are trying to maintain a fresh look, keep reading to learn about the three haircuts it can help to avoid, here!

Filed Under: Article, Barber, Hair Care Tagged With: Gina Rivera, gina rivera style, ginas platform, hair, hair cut, hair cuts, hair texture, haircare, haircut, haircuts, haircuts for women over 40, healthyhair

SheFinds | These Are The Most Unflattering Hairstyles For Women Over 50, According To Celebrity Stylists

May 12, 2022 by Ambrosia Hitchcock Leave a Comment

Nothing can boost your confidence like a fresh, flirty hairstyle—a new ‘do can even take years off of your face! That being said, the wrong haircut can tank your self-esteem and instantly age you. That’s why it’s important to ensure you’re choosing a style that will be the most flattering for your face. While the haircut that will look best on you comes down to your specific facial features and face shape, there are a few universal hairstyle rules that every woman can follow.

To learn more about the most flattering haircuts for women over 50, read Gina’s tips about two styles you may want to steer clear of if you want to maintain a youthful look here!

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