New Year – New Hair Style And New Hair Colour?

New Year – New Hair Style And New Hair Colour?

Are you thinking of a new hair look for 2019? It’s a time when lots of people do and Martinez Hair Salon based in the heart of East Sussex looks at things you should consider before you take the plunge. You may actually feel quite nervous about changing the style of your hair and/or the colour, so it is vital that you have confidence in your hairdresser and the salon that you are going to. A good hairdresser will be happy to discuss the pros and cons of a new haircut and new colour, so that you avoid a hair disaster and come away with a style and colour that you are absolutely delighted with. Face Shape The shape of your face is really important when deciding your new look. Here, it’s important to know your face shape and if you are not sure, your hairdresser will be able to help to decide whether you have an oblong, square, round, oval, heart, diamond or triangular face. If you have an oblong shaped face, it is best to avoid a style that will make your face appear even longer and a medium length cut will be more suitable and the same is true for a round face. Avoid square bobs, square fringes and square layers if your face is this shape as a softer style and rounded layers will be more flattering. Personality And Other Factors Bone structure is key and factors to consider are the shape of your nose and whether it is crooked and the shape of your ears and if you are self-conscious about the latter, a...
Short Hair Styles – Know Your Face Shape And Hair Texture

Short Hair Styles – Know Your Face Shape And Hair Texture

There are so many styles for short hair and at the moment short styles are in. We are well into autumn and although the temperatures may be on a downward spiral, hairstyles are quite definitely on the up. This year’s catwalks and red carpets are seeing many models, actors and celebrities showing off their short locks. In this article from Martinez, the hair salon located in the heart of East Sussex close to Uckfield and Heathfield, we look at what you should consider if you are thinking of going short. There are numerous styles to think about including the pixie, which can be soft or edgy, the bob, with its sleek, sophisticated or shaggy connotations, or do you go for a layered shag style or a side swept crop. And if that were not enough, do you want to have a fringe and if so, should this be heavy or wispy and should your new cut be straight or curly? A Short Style – What To Consider Cutting your hair short can be petrifying, but it can also be liberating. You need to consider the following when making the decision to have your locks cut or a redesign of your current style. Face shape Hair texture Maintenance Face Shape It’s important to know your face shape and whether you have a round, oval, square, long or heart-shaped face, as some styles will really flatter your face and others may not look so great. If you have a round or oval face, you will find that lots of styles will suit you, but beware of a pixie cut, and if...