Spring hair fashion continued

As summer approaches you see more girls going from sleek and straight to soft and wavy. The bohemian look is always fresh and a fun look that can be worn just about any way. Accessories can always be fun when it comes to your hair, but accessorizing with your hair can make your look so much more fun and exciting.

I will be talking you through two more looks that will have you ready for this summer. They can be worn together or separate depending on the look you are going for that day. Our first look will be the beach waves. With this look you will be ready to go outside for any activity or a fun date with the guy you like:

  1. You will need a 1″ flat iron
  2. Section your hair so it’s easier to work with your iron.
  3. Take 1″ sections or smaller (otherwise this won’t work) and your flat iron. Starting at the root twist around your iron until a light wave forms.

    Flat Iron sections
  4. Continue throughout until all your hair is done.
  5. When finished run your fingers through. If too curly quickly run your iron through to soften. Then spray some gel over your hair and you are ready to rock the town.

    Wavy look
Waves from the back

Now that you have your waves, how about we accessorize with your hair braided in a headband. It is a look that will have heads turning. You will never have to buy a headband again once you get this look down:

  1. First you will need to decide where your starting point will be and how thick your braid will be.
  2. Once you have your braid where you want separate into three pieces and crisscross over each other.
  3. Then choosing which outside piece to start with grab some hair and cross it over the middle piece.
  4. Continue throughout until you have your braid at your desired place. Take a couple bobby pins and crisscross over one another and you have one of the coolest headbands around

    Headband

Now that you have your waves and headband you can hit the town shopping, go to the pool, or even out on a picnic. You will be looking like a model right out of this summer’s fashion magazines and making the town your runway.

Ready to go out!

Michelle Konieczny is a Stylist at Mode Salon

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A healthy diet can do wonders for your hair

For healthy shiny hair, its not just what you put on your hair, but its what you put in your body too that counts. When it comes to foods for healthy hair and beauty, an overall balanced diet is the way to go. Your diet should consist of lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fatty fish like salmon and low-fat dairy.
There are 10 important foods to include in your diet that will keep your hair healthy.

1. Salmon

The essential omega 3-fatty acids are needed to support scalp health. A deficiency can result in a dry scalp and thus hair, giving it a dull look. If you are a vegetarian, add flax seed to your diet.

2. Dark green vegetables

Spinach and broccoli are excellent sources of vitamins A and C, which your body needs to produce sebum. This oily substance secreted by your hair follicles, is the body’s natural conditioner.

3. Beans

Kidney beans and lentils include protein to promote hair growth. They also include iron, zinc, and biotin. Biotin deficiencies can result in brittle hair.

4. Nuts

Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid, which is an omega-3 that may help condition your hair.

5. Poultry

Without adequate protein or low quality protein, your hair can become weak and brittle.

6. Eggs

Eggs are the best protein source you can find. They include biotin and vitamin B-12, which are important beauty nutrients.

7. Whole grains

Whole-wheat bread and fortified whole-grain breakfast cereals give your hair a healthy dose of zinc, iron, and B vitamins.

8. Oysters

Oysters include zinc which is a powerful antioxidant. Since oysters are not as common for people to eat on a regular basis, you can also get zinc from beef.

9. Low-fat dairy products

Skim milk and yogurt are great sources of calcium, an important mineral for hair growth.

10. Carrots

Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which promotes a healthy scalp. A healthy scalp is essential for shiny, well conditioned hair.

Try adding these items to your diet and watch your hair strength, shine and body increase.

Next week, I will talk about how diet can affect your skin and nails.

Angie Noble is a Master Stylist at Modé Salon and Day Spa

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Angie – The Artist at Heart at Mode Salon

Angie Noble came to us a few years ago from Arizona. She has a true passion for taking care of her Clients. We caught up with her on her break to get some of her thoughts.

Mode: So why did you get into this crazy industry?

Angie: I have always loved doing hair and getting my hair done. I am very artistic. I wanted a career where I could use my creativity. I also love making people feel good about themselves.

Mode: So what do you like most about doing hair?

Angie: I like to be able to replicate the vision that my client has for their hair, both cut and color.

Mode: What do you do when you are not doing hair?

Angie: I like hanging out with my friends and family, shopping and watching movies.

Mode: What would you like us to know that might surprise us?

Angie: I love drawing and painting with oils.

Mode: What beauty advice do you have?

Angie: Get your hair cut at least every 6 to 8 weeks even if you are growing your hair long. It is important to cut off the dead ends to keep your hair healthy!

Visit Angie at Mode Salon and get your Artistic Cut today.