Victoria Beckham is a style icon. The former Spice Girl is a trend setter in the fashion world and often makes headlines regarding her hairstyle. People want to know what the latest Victoria Beckham hairstyle or Victoria Beckham haircut is and how to get it.

Victoria Beckham's hair has gone through many style changes and in this picture gallery I have included her recent looks in the past few years. Lets begin with Victoria Beckham's most recent efforts the Victoria Beckham pixie look. Not a bad look for her although it makes her appear quite gaunt and fragile. Victoria Beckham can however pull it off with her thin frame and sophisticated style.

Not too long ago in 2007 Victoria Beckham donned a wonderful blonde hairstyle that was asymmetrical and very fashion forward. This Victoria Beckham haircut and color was a big show stopper. I must admit this was my favourite of all her hairstyles. It made her look youthful and radiant. But then I am a big blonde fan and think it usually looks better on most people.

The Victoria Beckham picture gallery also includes images of the star wearing wigs, long hair with hair extensions and the classic Victoria Beckham bob.

# posted by infoserve : 4/07/2009  0 Comments Links to this post

Bokaos Aveda Gifts Holiday Shoppers at Grand Opening

Los Angeles, CA -- Hasblady Guzman will open the doors of her relocated and newly remodeled salon, Bokaos Aveda, in historic Old Town Pasadena.

On Saturday, December 13th from 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m., Hasblady will throw her official grand-opening celebration by inviting the public to join her and her team for such festive offerings as complimentary updos, professional make-up application and special holiday gifts.

Set in Pasadena's prestigious One Colorado venue (just a few blocks down Colorado Blvd. from its previous location), Bokaos Aveda's larger and grander new home features lofty, vaulted ceilings and a sprawling hardwood floor plan. Neighbors include J. Crew and Crate & Barrel, with Tiffany & Co. and the Apple Store just across the street.

Bokaos Aveda specializes in Aveda pure plant-sourced hair color and Great Lengths hair extensions, with the spa offering Aveda facials that utilize ancient skin-treatment techniques integrated with state-of-the-art technology. Guests can also experience a radiation-free airbrushed tan and all-natural make-up application.

Bokaos Aveda's main entrance is located at 52 Hugus Alley in Old Town Pasadena, California. Phone: 626.304.0007

About owner/stylist Hasblady Guzman:
Hasblady is passionate about making women beautiful from head to toe and prides herself in her ability to accurately interpret her client's vision and quickly bring it into breathtaking being. Hasblady specializes in "green" hair care and environmental causes, frequently participating in such activities as beach cleanups and fundraisers for non-profit foundations.

Hasblady has styled such celebrities as Gerard Butler ("300"), Ana Ortiz ("Ugly Betty"), Monique Coleman ("High School Musical"), Eva LaRue ("CSI: Miami"), Kate Flannery ("The Office") and Paris Hilton.

Hasblady's recent press includes: Modern Bride, LA Confidential, Teen, Cooking Light, Quick & Simple, American Salon, "Split Ends" on The Style Network and "ABC7 Eyewitness News" and AOL Style. She's also a regular on the scene at NY Fashion Week.

Media contact:
Marlan Willardson, MWPR
marlan @ mw-pr.com

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Little Alexa Loo had to get her hair cut for the very first time, so she decided to make it count.

The five-year-old South Surrey girl was scared to get her hair cut. But when she found out that she could donate her trimmings to a place that makes wigs for cancer patients, who often go bald as the result of chemotherapy treatment, it took the edge off of her fear.

The button-cute kindergarten pupil from White Rock Elementary school had lost two of her grandparents to cancer.

"Her grandmother had to wear a wig during her chemotherapy," her mommy Melissa Loo said. The donation, she added, was Alexa's idea.

"She decided to do this on her own."

Alexa parted ways with a long lock of her precious hair on Wednesday, at a hairstylist's salon in Richmond.

"We're very proud," Loo said of her daughter. The lesson learned?

"She'll understand she can help people and make a change in the world and do positive things on her own - she doesn't need other people to do it for her."

For Alexa's part, she says the whole exercise made her feel "good."

"Because I'm helping people," she explained.

And the haircut turned out to be not so scary, after all.

"It felt like nothing," she offered, a little wiser for the experience.

# posted by infoserve : 11/21/2008  0 Comments Links to this post

Bonny Diver-Hall was riding her horse Romeo one day five years ago when she unexpectedly fell and broke her shoulder.

That fall saved her life, the local radio personality says, because it was then that she found the lump in her breast the size of a robin's egg. A mammogram didn't even show the lump, which turned out to be cancerous.

"I had a lumpectomy and chemotherapy," says Diver-Hall, now 51, who lives in Avalon. "By the 15th day of chemotherapy, your hair will be gone. It comes out in handfuls. It's really devastating."

"It's one more thing they're taking away from you," she says. "First, they're taking away your breast; then, you have no hair."

One thing that Diver-Hall found out is that many insurance companies don't pay for wigs for cancer patients. That's why she created Hair Peace Charities, a nonprofit organization that helps women with cancer in the 412 and 724 area codes pay for wigs.

"To not have any hair is difficult," Diver-Hall says. Her own medium brown mane tumbled down her back before chemotherapy. "First, you're told yes, you do have cancer. Your life changes at that moment. Then you find out your insurance company won't pay for a wig."

Diver-Hall realized she needed to do something. So, armed with volunteers from her church, Ingomar United Methodist in Franklin Park, and a finance expert, Diver-Hall founded Hair Peace Charities in 2005. All the money raised stays in this area, she says.

"We can't help outside patients, but we do put them on prayer lists and send them cards," she says.

A good, realistic-looking wig can cost $300, says Diver-Hall, who does traffic reports for B94, Star 100.7 and Y108. Her organization writes a check for $100 to the wig shop for a patient. There are a couple of shops, she says, that have been a "godsend" for patients -- Creative Hair Solutions in Hampton and Dean of Shadyside Salon.

"The hardest thing to do is to make an appointment, because you know you're going to lose your hair," she says. "They need to do that before they lose their hair, so the shop can match it.

"Friends and family have a really huge role in getting the patient a wig, because most women won't make that call themselves," she says. "They need to know to contact me, and I need permission to call the patient."

Nearly 175 women have been helped since the charity was founded. Diver-Hall refers to them, and herself, as Hair Peace warriors. They're not just survivors, they are fighting back against the cancer.

"It's an amazing journey -- I feel lucky and blessed to be able to help women through their struggle," she says. "I'm glad I've been able to tap into this."

One of the women Diver-Hall has aided is Linda Kern, 52, of Cranberry. Kern, a single mother, was diagnosed in July with breast cancer and is halfway through chemotherapy. Her shoulder-length blond hair came out in clumps a couple of weeks into the chemo.

"You know it's going to happen, but it's still shocking," says Kern, a part-time learning facilitator for disability services at Community College of Allegheny County on the North Side. "Hair Peace gave me money to buy a wig, sent me a meal and cards, and has been very supportive and helpful. "

Kern's 16-year-old daughter, Mara, decided she wanted to help the organization, so she set up a couple of fundraisers at her school, Quigley Catholic. She sold car magnets and lapel pins, and had a hat day and a dress down day at school, where students pay money to wear a hat or to dress down.

"There are only about 200 kids at that school, and she raised nearly $600," Kern says. "She gave it all to Hair Peace Charities."

Hair Peace Charities recently received a $10,000 check from the Pittsburgh law firm of Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir. The firm started doing breast cancer fundraisers two years ago, after the disease affected some of its clients, families, and friends. Dean Calland, 54, came across Diver-Hall's project and thought it was a "good idea."

"I had lost my dad to prostate cancer, then I lost my sister last year to colon cancer," he recalls. "As one of Linda's primary caregivers, I knew how important it was to her to know where her wig was. Having a wig was significant to her.

"Our firm is very committed," he says. "It's the least we can do to make a difference in their lives."

The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, with headquarters in Lancaster County, does not give vouchers for patients to receive wigs, according to Dolores Magro, director of patient advocacy. Neither does the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. But the American Cancer Society does. Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan, senior community cancer control specialist in the Pittsburgh office, says patients must meet financial eligibility guidelines.

"We used to have wig banks, where women could get free wigs, but we don't do that anymore," she says. "We weren't professionals -- we didn't know how to put wigs on their heads."

Gilda's Club of Western Pennsylvania does not have a wig program, but the club is creating a community bulletin board where women who want to donate or offer their wigs can list their information, according to executive director Carol Lennon.

Hair Peace Charities does not stop at helping patients buy wigs. Volunteers from Ingomar United Methodist Church plant daffodil bulbs in the yards of patients' homes every weekend in November, and they also sew prayer quilts.

"When they tie a knot on the quilt, they say a prayer for a person with cancer," Diver-Hall explains. "It's cold in those chemo rooms. The patient can put the quilt over their legs and feel the knot, and know they've been prayed for."

Volunteers also pick up meals and deliver them to patients. A support group meets once a month at the church as a way to assist patients in solving problems. Guest speakers have talked about stress, nutrition, acupuncture, yoga, prayer and other topics.

# posted by infoserve : 11/19/2008  0 Comments Links to this post

Thin braids are making a comeback. They add funky and refreshing touch to your normal hair style. Many young celebrities such as Blake Lively, Lauren Conrad and Mary-Kate Olsen have been sporting this trend making it their signature look. I remember wearing my hair like that when I was in elementary school and thought braids were the coolest thing ever! He-he… Thin braids look the best on fun, casual waves. Just style your hair as usual and then add a few super thin braids. Fasten with an elastic when you reach the tips of your hair. Your next step is to tuck the braids underneath the rest of your hair with the bobby pins and you’re done!

Here are some examples of this trend:

# posted by infoserve : 11/17/2008  0 Comments Links to this post

People really are spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting lace front wigs and it is also very good to see that people are now turning to more natural products and are moving away from the chemical based shampoo’s and conditioners. The good thing about a natural shampoo is that they have been formulated from plants, fruits and other oils that are known to help hydrate the hair as well as keeping the scalp moisturised. You will certainly find something for your hair type and if you take the right steps and avoid excessive styling you will be able to have hair that is full of bounce, shine and strength.

If you are looking for hair that is beautiful, healthy and shiny then you need a good range of hair care products and you also need to be caring for your health in the best possible way also.

It is quite easy to spend a lot of money and a great number of hours in the salon or in front of the mirror trying to get the perfect style and look, only to still remain unhappy about the overall appearance. People will cut, style, curl and use literally many other products to help attain the look that they are seeking only not to succeed.

So just how can you get hair that you want and for it to be easily manageable and also very healthy?

Well there is one thing that you should not be doing that many people do, and that is that you should not be washing your hair on a daily basis with any harsh hair products. You need to be using products that are very gentle and this is essential if you have the need to wash your hair on a daily basis. If you are washing your hair on a daily basis and there is no justice for this, then you could be causing a lot of damage to your hair.

This will cause any natural oils that are needed to be your hair to be stripped away which in turn can cause the hair to become dry, frizzy and the tips of the hair can also start to split. Take care that you do not brush your when it is wet or damp as this can lead to the hair starting to break, and if you do this too often you will notice that your hair is falling out. There are many ways that you can help to strengthen your hair and one is to ensure that you are taking sufficient levels of calcium within your diet.

This can be done by taking appropriate supplements but the best way is to ensure that you are consuming sufficient levels of milk on a daily basis.

You need to also protect your hair from the intense UV rays of the skin and this can be done quite effectively by just mixing a small amount of sun lotion into your hair conditioner and then apply it to the hair. This really does help to protect your hair from the sun, and there other ways that you can protect your hair, such as by wearing a hat.

If you are looking forlace front wig supplies that is beautiful, healthy and shiny then you need a good range of hair care products and you also need to be caring for your health in the best possible way also.

# posted by infoserve : 11/15/2008  0 Comments Links to this post

Curly hair styles create a sense of charm and youth for those who know how to wear it well. It is important to realize that not all haircuts are great for those with curly hair and straight blunt cuts will create a bulbous mushroom effect as will hair that is cut too short. i think many of us with the curly hair have gone through this in our early teens (looking back at high school photos for me is not always a pleasurable experience, mushroom head anyone?)

Curly Hair looks best when it is from medium to long length with long layers cut in.

To have your natural curly hair looking shiny, glorious and up to date it is best to wear your curly hair from medium length to long and get long layers cut into the hair. When you go to the hairstylist be weary of hairdressers that send you straight to the washing basin before observing your hair and the natural directions your curls take. The directions of your curls must be taken into consideration before being able to cut the right layers into your hair.

Naturally red hair with soft big curls look great with layers cut into the hair.

Long curly hair looks very beautiful and feminine.

Adding layers to curly hair adds volume and shape to the hair. This look is great for an evening out on the town.

This is a beautiful yet simple up do you can create with curly hair that has been layered. This hairstyle is fantastic for formal occasions such as proms and weddings.

Curly hair that is not cut into layers can create a mushroom effect with the hair flaring up on the sides of the face.

Dark curly layered hair frames the face nicely and makes the eyes pop.

# posted by infoserve : 11/13/2008  0 Comments Links to this post