Hair Tutorial Gone Wrong...

Good Morning, It's Friday, the most wonderful day of the week isn't it?!

I know many of you have already had the pleasure of watching this but I figured anyone who hasn't is missing a REAL funny Vid. I know that isn't nice because the poor girl must have freaked out but when I saw her laughing at herself on Ellen I realized it's all good. A must see...

Cool BEANS gets a do!

BEAN! Who on earth does n`t LOVE BEAN! I mean I think this guy is an absolute Classic! He has that uncanny ability to mess up even the most simple of things. That is his skill in comedy anyway is n`t it? His ability to just make an absolute mockery out of getting ready for work, or even taking his car to the mechanic! I think what made him timeless is that he showcases everyday average moments in life that he managed to absolutely destroy by being a complete and utter numbskull! Anyway as one would imagine his skills are not adverse to a barber, in this episode he shows us how a mistake in identity can make for a really, really bad hair experience! Check out this vid and have yourself a real laugh!

Timing Is Everything...

WOW we have a hot day here today!  Amazing that we are into September and even though the days are obviously getting shorter we at least still have some really hot weather out there!  It feels today like its 30 degrees out there!  Hopefully this is a sign of things to come over the next month and a half,  we get that stretched out summer we all love.  Today I have a pretty good question to answer for you all so here we go!

"I`m trying to grow my hair out a little longer and am a wondering when the right time to come in for a cut again is.  I was at the salon about three weeks ago and was told I should be there in six weeks,  so I guess I would like some confirmation from you.  Is it normal to get your hair cut every six weeks if you want it to grow?  I have a long bob currently and would love to grow it out long,  Thanks for your response."

The simple answer is NO!  Just like you cannot tailor a suit that fits every man perfectly,  you cannot tailor a women`s hair cut schedule.  I generally recommend to my clients that they book they`re cuts every 8-12 weeks for that very reason.  Although your stylist is correct in telling you that your ends need maintaining if you want your hair to grow,  the timeline (for me) seems a little off.  When I have a guest who is trying to let it grow out I generally recommend that they stay as far away as possible from me for as long as they can.  Although your ends should be neat in order to see your new length growing in,  hair DOES NOT GROW FROM YOUR ENDS!  It grows from your roots!  My best advice would be that you should eat clean and get all your vitamins and then stay away and wait until you just can`t deal with the ends anymore.  When that time arrives you need to see your stylist fro a MILD trim to tidy the ends and continue to allow that new length to come in.  Lighten up you're styling a little and don`t fuss much with your hair,  this has its place in helping new growth also.  Hope this helped out,  and that you end up with luscious "Pantene" like flowy locks!

The Right DO 4 U!!!

Hey Guys and Gals!  Ready for the long weekend?  Sad to say the last long weekend of the summer,  But at least it looks like we are gonna have some nice weather.  Anyway I for one am super pumped and ready to get together with my peeps and have a great time!  Anyway,  today we have a question that comes to us from Louise in Toronto!  So let`s get to it!

Hi!

I'm a huge fan of your blog (and your salon - shout out to my fabulous hair stylist Ryan at Y&E).  I've been growing my hair for my upcoming wedding, however afterwards I'm really looking to cut it.  It's not that I don't love the long hair, but with my crazy busy schedule, I never seem to find Me time to actually do anything with it and it ends up in a pony tail.  I find when my hair is shorter, I'm forced to actually style it each morning.  

Today you posted a blog about bangs for round faced people.  I am one of those round face individuals, but instead of the bang question I have a question about cutting my hair shorter. Now I don't want to go pixy cut short, but was looking for more of a just about the shoulder length, however from what I've heard, cutting it just above the shoulder isn't the most flattering look for us round faced individuals. 

Any advice or suggestions?  I know Ryan will give me fantastic advice when I go and see him next, but I just wanted to do my research first!

Thanks,
Louise

AMAZING QUESTION!!!  Thank you for asking it Louise!  Okay so I personally feel as though there are two lengths that are a NO GO for round faced individuals. The first being chin length,  there is absolutely not one cut I feel is worse for a lady with a round face shape!  When you place the emphasis of the cut (being its overall baseline or length) right at your chin (the roundest part of your face shape) you are doing the opposite of what you are looking for.  The other cut which is the on that you are inquiring about Louise is the other.  The reason I don`t love this cut is multi facetted!  In that I generally don`t love the length as I find it boring and for lack of a better term (Mommyish)  I know its a terrible thing to say for all the moms out there,  But try to understand what I mean.  Jennifer Aniston ruined everyone when she coined the look in the nineties!  I just find it a standard everyday unflattering length on most women let alone those with round face shapes.  My recommendation to you Louise is to hit the middle ground,  Not chin length OR slightly above shoulder length but MID NECK LENGTH.  So literally have the sassy bob finish in the mid point of your neck,  with a gradual slope and some mild layering through the bottom to get it to sit nicely under.  AHHH My fave compromise!  Short hair that isn`t too short AND compliments a round face shape!  Hope the Pic above helps make it clear if I have n`t already, and maybe slightly, slightly shorter?  Thanks again for your question,  please feel free to send and others my way at dimauro.jon@gmail.com!

Saturday Night Lights Camera Askin !!!

Alright guys here we are again on Saturday Night! Whoohooo!!! Hope you are all gearing up for cottage country or something fun like that. Anyway before you take off for the weekend here is another segment for Saturday Night Lights, Camera, Askin !!! Tonight I talk about mens styling products and what is hot right now, Check It Out!!!

Guard Your Scissors !!! This Kid`s Goin Buck wild !!!

Why do they do it ?  What is it about hair that makes them think they are little Van Gogh`s !!!  Why do kids attack their own hair with scissors?  I guess it has something to do with the exploratory stage they are in.  I think its crazy that a little one will find a way to get out of every ones sight with a pair of scissors and go to town on their hair!  I am fascinated by the creativity and self confidence,  then again it`s no different than a woman who thinks she knows how to cut her own bangs! ( a whole other blog post!)  Anyway I am a hairstylist,  a person who is truly enamoured with the art of hair cutting who can say that as a child I NEVER took scissors to my own head.  What makes some kids do it and others not?  Typically the younger a little one is the less reason they had for doing it in the first place.  They were just feeling creative!  It could also be that you as their parent are more obsessed with seeing their hair long than they are.  Kids often hate to have long hair rubbing up against their face while they write creatively all over the living room wall with their new crayon set.  So,  They just cut it off,  instead of fussing with it ( Simple when you think of it)  I love that about kids,  they really don`t care about what they look like and are more focused on adding their finishing touches to your wall and or furniture.  The best thing to do when your little one sprung loose and got creative is to consult a stylist.  The last thing mom or dad should do is get creative yourselves!  Often this can be repaired with a simple blunt cut or a proper fade,  unless of course they really did a number.  Either way a stylist has about 10 times better odds than you do at getting this right!  Watch the scissors... and invest in dolls with long hair is my best advice! 


P.S. Sheila, I loved seeing you today and thanks for your question! 


Jon DiMauro