Long hair looks fabulous, but not everyone likes to grow their hair long. Depending upon your need and occasion, if you are looking for quick ways to grow long hair, I would recommend you to either add extensions or get a good hair wig.

If you are really serious about growing your hair long and strong, then read on.

First, there’s no secret formula for attaining healthy hair. Just like for a healthy body you have to eat the right foods and perform physical exercise, likewise you have to be very careful with your hair to make it healthy, shiny and longer.

Foods for long and health hair

1. Protein: Hair is primarily made of protein, so make sure you are consuming appropriate amount of protein in your daily diet. Some sources include eggs, fish, beans, yogurt, soy protein, etc.

2. Green Vegetables: Consuming green leafy vegetables like spinach, lentils, legumes will make your hair grow fuller and thicker.

3. Vitamins: Vitamin A, B1, B6 and C are extremely important not just for healthy body but also for healthy hair.

4. Folic Acid: Folic acid helps in preventing hair thinning and wheat is a good source for your daily dose of folic acid.

5. Nuts: Nuts and seeds contain zinc, magnesium, selenium and other such minerals that make hair grow fast naturally.

Regular consumption of these foods in your diet will make your hair grow longer and stronger. To get even better results make sure you regularly clean your hair with mild shampoo and a conditioner.

Do you have any tips to grow long hair? Feel free to share them in the comments below.

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Updo for long hair and hairstyles can be used for all kinds of events including formal, wedding, prom, party or holiday events.

Here’s a video tutorial showing how to do SIMPLE and EASY updos to help you give your clients the look they want for their special occasion!

In this cosmetology education video, Abdon Vargas shows you an Updo made with influential styling. With Influential Styling, the stylist looks to the past for inspiration and adds a modern twist or flair to today’s hair fashions.

Not only does influential styling allow you to AVOID 3 things that hairdressers RELY on and which consumers HATE, but it also gives you creative freedom when working with new styles.

Check out the video and learn how to create perfect updo hairstyles.

You must have noticed that the hairstylist shows us techniques which allow you to minimize the use of hair pins, hair spray and backcombing, thereby making the job of professional hairstylists easier.

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The Brazilian Blowout is a method of temporarily straightening hair by sealing the hair with a liquid keratin and a preservative solution with a flat hair iron.

The Brazilian Blowout is the most innovative and effective professional smoothing treatment in the world. It actually improves the condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft to eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle.

There are various hair straightening treatments available in salons, so what makes Brazilian Keratin Treatment stand out from the rest?

The answer is – it can truly change you’re life!!! This treatment has been used by celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Richie, Nicole Kidman and Halle Berry, and has given them marvelous results. In fact, the methods and products have taken Hollywood by storm.

The Brazilian Keratin Treatment lasts for about three months and it can be performed on all types of chemically-treated hair. With time, the protective protein layer washes out and hair return to their normal state.

Most people prefer this hair straightening method because the end result is smooth, healthy, frizz-free hair with radiant shine! Also, it improves the health of the hair and causes no damage.

There have been some health concerns regarding this keratin treatment but that happens only when you do not take this treatment under an expert’s supervision. Make sure, you take this hair straightening treatment in a salon which has successfully carried out such treatments in the past.

Brazilian Blowout treatment is 100% safe and so are the products used in it. They contain no harsh chemicals and are thus easy on your hair, giving them shine, strength and longer life.

If you want frizz-free hair, get to a salon and straighten your hair, the Brazilian way!

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Valentines Day is a time when you experience many feelings and thoughts. The atmosphere seems to be soft, sensual, and romantic. Thus, your Valentine Day hairstyle should be a direct reflection of that atmosphere.

If you are looking for some Valentine Day hairstyle ideas, look no further.

Whether your hair is short, long, or natural here are some sexy hairstyles for Valentine’s Day which you can try out.

Valentine Day Hairstyle Ideas for Short Hair

Valentine Day Hairstyle Ideas for Long Hair

Valentine Day Hairstyle Ideas for Curly Hair

Valentine Day Hairstyle Ideas for a Fun & Flirty Style

Hope these romantic hairstyles for Valentines Day help you to look and feel special with your special one. Have a great Valentines Day!

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Taylor Swift hairstyles are very famous and women try to copy this celebrity hairstyle. She has naturally curly hair, and Long spiral curls are Taylor Swift’s signature hairstyle.

She does wear her hair straight sometimes but whichever celebrity hairstyle she puts up, Taylor Swift hair dos always rock!

Here are the most popular Taylor Swift hairstyles that you may like to copy:

Taylor Swift Long Curls

Taylor Swift Ponytail hairstyle

Taylor Swift updo hairstyles

Taylor Swift hairstyles with accessories

Let us know which celebrity hairstyle you liked from the above Taylor Swift hair dos by commenting below.

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Rihanna’s new red hair color is something that every stylist is talking about. Ever since she debuted her red hair during her performance in Spain, her celebrity hairstyle has been attracting lot of attention.

Currently, RiRi is sporting extensions and is loving her red hair look, according to Ursula Stephen. Ursula is the woman behind Rihanna’s new look. She used professional hair scissors and real human hair extensions (which are colored) to achieve the hot celebrity hairstyle.

In an interview with Hollywood Life, Ursula talks about how she went on to achieve Rihanna’s red hair look. You can check out that interview here.

Rihanna’s signature haircut is the short haircut or the Pixie haircut. Many of her fans are surprised to see the ‘Rated R’ hitmaker in extensions. Though, majority of her fans have complimented her celebrity hairstyle, but there are even more women who want to copy her look.

To copy Rihanna’s red ‘do, her stylist Ursula Stephen says,

My advice when coping someone’s look is always to make it your own! Work with your stylist to create a look that suits you and your personality. If you think this is a look that will suit you and your personality, then work with your stylist to create it!

So now you know how to copy RiRi’s new look. Consult with your stylist and get started to copy this celebrity hairstyle.

If you want to see video tutorials on how to achieve celebrity hairstyles and red carpet looks, visit ScissorBoy.com

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You meet her at a shop and fail to recognize her, even though she has been you neighbor for the last so many years. Have you gone through such a situation? I bet, you have. Your inability to recognize your neighbor can be attributed to the change in her hairstyle.

Did you know that women try about 104 different hairstyles during their lifetime. The number is seriously huge but these statistics were revealed by a research commissioned by British hairstylist Andrew Collinge. Women in the the ages of 13 and 65, will make some type of change to their hair – whether it’s layering, colouring or cutting. Also, they do so very often.

The survey results reveal that maximum women change their hairstyles because they are simply bored with their current look. While some women admitted that a special occasion provides them a perfect opportunity to try out a new look, others visit their salons to conceal grey hairs.

Looks matter! This holds true in every sense and in case of women, it makes them more confident and happy. Andrew Collinge says: “With our modern, everyday stresses and hectic lifestyles, often a restyle or a new colour is an effective and easy way to boost a woman’s confidence.”

So now you know why women often visit salons and how stylists manage to give them a new look with the help of professional hair shears.

If you too have recently changed your hairstyle or got a new color, share your thoughts with us: @TheScissorBoy

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Photo shoots are very important for hairstylists who want to take their career to the next level. So if you aspire to become a sought-after stylist in the beauty biz, you need proper preparation to perfect your photo shoots.

Organizing a successful photo shoot requires a clear vision. So always start with what you want to achieve by photographing your work. Its always a good idea to prepare a thorough plan before booking your photographer and models.

Prominent fashion photographer Babak, who has worked with many Contessa Award entrants was featured on ScissorBoy’s online cosmetology program. He along with Mickey Svircevic explained the process of how to photograph hair.

Mickey and Babak took us behind the scenes at a photo shoot and gave us some pointers on how to photograph your work! As a hairstylist, you need to make sure that you explain your objectives to your team. You can keep your storyboard in close proximity to keep everyone on track.

Another prominent stylist to be featured on ScissorBoy TV was Anna Pacitto. Anna is the Artistic Director for L’Oreal Professional Canada and she successfully manages Salon Pure in Montreal, Canada.

Anna and her team have recently won the Salon Team of the Year award during NAHA 2010.

Even Anna highlighted the importance of good preparation to make photo shoots successful. She along with her team showed us how to conduct a strategy meeting and explain each team member their roles and responsibilities during a photo shoot.

The team at Salon Pure are known to create some amazing photo shoots that have won them numerous awards. They show us how they do it in the video below.

If you are preparing for a fashion photo shoot or want more tips for a successful photo shoot, visit www.ScissorBoy.com

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Reggie Watts, you must have heard that name before. Apart from being a comedian and musician, he’s also famous for his cloud of black hair – Reggie Watts hair!

Hilarious, brilliant, unpredictable – comedian/musician Reggie Watts is a staple of the international performance scene. He’s a regularly performer on television and in live theater.

Reggie’s shows are mostly improvised and consist of stream of consciousness stand-up in various shifting personae, mixed with loop pedal-based a cappella compositions.

Reggie Watts is an unusual talent! He always surprises his audiences with his performances. But just like his witty performances, he has this strange type of hair.

Most performance artists are very conscious about their appearnaces and appear well groomed. Reggie Watts is different and so is Reggie Watts hair!

The long hair and un-groomed look somehow suits on Reggie Watts. Would you ever think of copying his look? How do you see yourself in Reggie Watts hair? Tweet your thoughts: @TheScissorBoy

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When you visit a salon for coloring your hair, do you consult your stylist? Its great if you do it regularly, but you may face problems if you don’t do it.

According to Procter & Gamble, 42% of women have never had a color consultation with their stylist. And this is one of the prime reasons why many women complain that their new hair color doesn’t work for them.

To solve such problems for women, Procter & Gamble is offering free hair color consultations via the Wella Professionals Color Discovery Tour. The tour will start at New York’s South Street Seaport on June 21 before traveling to seven other cities. These cities include – Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Miami, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

The tour will have expert colorists who will explain the coloring process and offer consultations for women for free. Following the personal consultations, women will be able to make an appointment at their local participating salon to receive a discounted color service and experience their hair color transformation firsthand.

This national tour will include “Dancing With the Stars” host Brooke Burke. Wella Professionals is trying to promote both the brand and salon hair coloring with this tour which starts today.

The company is also offering discounts to participating Wella salons and complimentary products.

You can register for the Wella Professionals Color Discovery Tour if its visiting your city.

This free hair color consultations tour is great for women who are yet to find their best look. Be a part of it to get updated, inspired and see yourself positively transformed!

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