Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Great Ideas For Teen Boys Haircuts in 2010



Great Ideas For Teen Boys Hairstyles in 2010


Teens all over the world love to follow trends, whether it comes to fashion, hair or make-up. Gone are the days where boys left the style decisions to their mothers or older sisters. They are taking charge especially when it comes to hair, so here are some great ideas for teen boys hairstyles.

The simplest style to achieve is the short cut. This is great because it is easy to maintain and manage, and perfect for any teen on the go. For a more active look you could go for the spiky look. With this style the length of the cut is around an inch on the top and a bit shorter on the sides. The spikes can all be styled upwards or in a range of directions for a messier look. For a more noticeable style there is always the Mohawk. This has been in fashion for a long time and is not only limited to punk rockers.

For teen boys with longer hair, there is the straight or the curly look. The straight look just needs a middle or a side path and the hair is left to just hang. This is great for guys who have naturally straight hair. For some more personality some layers or a fringe can be added to the style. For boys who have naturally curly or thick hair, angel curls are the way to go. To get a great set of curls, a diffuser or even hot rollers can be used. There is nothing wrong with a guy owning his very own set of hot rollers if he really likes the curly look.

These are just some great ideas for teen boys hairstyles. The choice should be based on hair types, what is liked the most and what is the easiest to maintain.
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Monday, January 4, 2010

Unlocking the Secrets of Gray Hair

Unlocking the Secrets of Gray Hair

Countless theories surround gray hair, from stress to damage from coloring jobs and heat styling. Numerous studies are in place for the express purpose of unlocking the secrets of gray hair to separate fact from fiction.

As you get older your hair loses its shine and its color, and starts going gray. One study has recently shown that the hair bleaches itself, starting on the inside and moving outwards. While there is no evidence as yet to prove that stress accelerates graying hair, it is hoped that the chemicals isolated in this bleaching process will be identified and perhaps a link to stress can be found. There are also studies in place to somehow stop the cell responsible for hair pigment from dying.

There have also been a few attempts at trying to find a link between physical age and signs of ageing, graying being one of them. The end result is that there was no link found to exist between the two components. Some say it stands to reason though, as it would not explain why a 20-year-old individual went gray before a 60 year old.

What is known is that there is a link between genetics and graying hair. You will probably go gray around the same time as your parents and their parents before them. What was also discovered is that ethnicity plays a role, with Caucasians graying first and Africans last, with Asians somewhere in the middle.

There is still a lot more to learn about graying hair. It is a widely held view that once scientists have succeeded in unlocking the secrets of gray hair, we will be able to somehow prevent this phenomenon. Until that day we just have to get used to it as we age, or perhaps keep on with the coloring jobs.