Going back to the 1950's, scarfs have been worn to cover hair sins like dark roots, dirty hair and now more increasingly in 'celebrity world'.... hair weaves.

Besides, they look really great! There are an abundance of different colors and prints to choose from and they can be tied in several different ways. You can look ultra chic with a silk designer scarf or just simply mah-va-lous dah'ling when you add some of the Jackie-O inspired sunglasses.

I've been inspired by Japanese hair stylists for years.  At hair shows many of the platform artists are flown in and while many can't speak English (to explain their techniques) just watching them at their craft leaves me spell bound. 

The Japanese artists are the ultimate perfectionists and are masters in their field, able to capture the look of American Caucasian hair which is not easy given the limitations of commonly course, straight hair texture, transforming the Asian models hair by using advanced cutting skills to give more movement and texture.

You can see how a similar shape can result in two wholly different 'looks' from the sweetness of "Hello Kitty" Anime'  to the bold rocker styles as Jrock, etc.  

Both trend setting and wearable since they translate extremely well to American hair in both texture and color.

"I’ve recently seen more and more girls playing around with hair accessories. I first noticed this trend on The Hills (Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port often sported unique headbands) and even more so on Gossip Girl where the headband has been a trademark of Blair Warldorf."
photo & post credit: 'Daily Style Guide"....

Our salon is expanding our boutique area and adding "Charlotte's Consignments" to the mix.  It got me thinking about making some hair accessories such as Ribbon head bands to display in the boutique now that ANYONE can put their items up for sale.  I love the look!

Spring 2008 Edition... Cawaii Hair Magazine:

Following up from my earlier post, I wanted to mention a new (to me) Hair Magazine (containing over 500 images) that I found online and had sent to me from a Japanese resource (ebay).

The photographs show a wide variety of styles from short to long and are young and fresh wearable styles. Another great feature of the magazine is a section that shows up to 4 views of each hair style.  Front view, left side, right side, and back view.  Also, there is a face shape guide to show what face shapes can best wear each cut. 

Editions of this (Cawaii) magazine are published 4 times a year; Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter.

When first I began in the hair styling field it was the early 80's and I vividly recall setting up my first 'station' or 'chair'.   In a stack of discarded hair books I discovered an illustrated book that I recall to be "Hairlusions" by Gary Gerard and it became one of my best 'tools' on hand.  The book was unusual because instead of photographs of models, it was entirely composed of quality (timeless) illustrations.  What's so nice is that with illustrations is easier not to get caught up with the exact texture, thickness or color of the models hair.  It's easier to just look at the shapes, angles and the like.  While I recall there were plenty of very 'dated' styles, it was still by far a treasure trove of hairstyles since we know that given time, old styles resurface again with just a few twists and voila! Instant update!  Classics or takes on classic shapes will always find their way back in vogue.

When I left that salon 4 years later, well, suffice it to say I regret not asking the owner if I could save this book from extinction and keep it my possession. However, I still have hope to find a copy of that particular book.  Gary Gerard is still educating and traveling doing the hair show circuits but his hair style books are long out of print.  I did gather some helpful information and names to other books created by Mr. Gerard.  They include "Hair Power" , "Hair Explosion" and "Designs in Hair" as well as "Hairlusions".  Hopefully, I'll eventually find a copy of this book I've long coveted.   Maybe someone has some information?

Finally!  I've been tinkering with just what this new website would become.  I am a freelance/ self-employed hair stylist and work out of a beautiful salon in a fantastic location where I've happily resided for a total of 18 years.  That is forever in "Salon Years".  I am so Blessed!