Hair Styling Questions and Answers

Hi, I wouldn't recommend shaving off your hair as this will not help your hair to grow back in a better condition. What I do suggest is taking care of your hair with good hair care products and implementing a healthy diet full of lots of good food and vegetables which will nourish your hair. Kind regards, THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, if you would like to minimize your build, don't choose a style like full high hair, as this will make you look even larger. Also, be particularly careful when choosing wavy or curly styles as they give the illusion of "BIG." Most short style cuts are fabulous for your frame, along with most straight smooth looks. It's really just a case of looking at things logically. I recommend adding your face shape and body build to our hairstyle consultation for further ideas. Kind regards, THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, I recommend adding your details and preferences to our hairstyle consultation. It will provide you with lots of hairstyle images that will suit medium length hair and a round face shape. Kind regards, THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, this article will give you tips on finding the right wavy hairstyle for your face shape. In regards to bangs, straight cut ones will suit an oblong face shape. If you haven't already, upload your photo to the Virtual Hairstyler and try on some hairstyles with bangs to see if you like the look. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi. I think you might find some great new hairstyles through our hairstyle consultation. Also, if you're thinking of changing your hair color to dark check out the tips and advice in "Dark Hair: Six Reasons it'll Knock Their Socks Off". It's a great article and you should find it really helpful. Kind regards, THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, with an oval face shape you should be able to wear any hairstyle so something long would definitely look OK. Fine hair is also a good texture to have when it come to long hairstyles as it'll make it easier to manage the length. I recommend using our hair consultation to find styles that match your characteristics. It can be found in the makeover menu at the top of this page. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, the best advice I can give when it comes to highlights is to seek the help of a professional. Adding highlights to hair takes great skill, especially when it comes to achieving a certain color. Your hairstylist should be able to advise if blonde and auburn highlights will suit your current brown hair color, and add them to your hair so that you get the best result. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, cool scene haircuts can come in all different lengths so having short hair shouldn't make a difference. We have a great alternative range that should help give you some ideas. Check it out here: Emo Hairstyles. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Of course we can! The easiest way to find a style at TheHairStyler.com is to use our "Find My Perfect Hairstyle" consultation and "Hairstyle Search" feature so that you can view as many of our hairstyles as possible in a quick and easy manner. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi Paige. Using heat protection products before and after styling your hair with a blow-dryer or curling iron should help reduce damage to your hair. However you should ask your hairstylist to take a look at your hair and offer you some specific advice as the condition of your hair will also affect the rate of damage caused by heat appliances. Kind regards, THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, unfortunately there are no miracles for undoing the damage that has already been done to your hair. The best advice I can give is that you look after your hair with plenty of intensive treatments and a shampoo and conditioner made for chemically treated hair. If you want to cut your hair shorter, you can, but until the damaged hair grows out, your hair will unfortunately continue to break. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, having layers does not mean your hair will sit perfectly with shape and volume when you wake up in the morning. With your hair being fine and sleek, you have to be willing to work with your hair and spend time styling to have it sit the way you want it to. Applying volumizing products and blow-drying the hair will help achieve body. Using hot rollers or velcro rollers will also create the bounce and body you seek. So if you have the time to dress you locks, keep your layers and have fun with them. If not, then a blunt cut with no layers will give you a straight, sleek look. I hope I have helped. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, I recommend trying our hair consultation to find the right hair color for your complexion. The hair consultation can be found in the makeover menu at the top of the page. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, did you know that shampooing the hair too much can cause the hair to frizz? Try washing your hair once a week for a while to allow the natural oils coat the hair. Also, be sure to use a leave-in conditioner often to help keep the hair tangle-free and moisturized. In regards to having your hair colored, it is best you make an appointment with a hairstylist so they can assess your hair and give you the best options to achieve your desired color. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, the best advice I can give about looking after frizzy hair is that you will need a very good shampoo and conditioner for dry/frizzy treated hair (the brands you've mentioned should have products specifically designed to treat frizzy locks), a heavy treatment that can be applied to your hair once a week and a moisturizing creme that can be applied every day. Hope this helps. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi Desiri, I would suggest trying our hair consultation (http://www.thehairstyler.com/hair-consultations) to find styles based on your personal attributes (face shape, hair length, hair type etc) and to find styles that have the criteria that you have listed (medium or short length, bangs etc). Once you've found some styles that you like, make an appointment with your hairdresser so they can assess your hair on a personal level and give you advice about which options will benefit you and your hair. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, unfortunately if you want to lighten hair your then do need to use some form of bleach. I recommend visiting a hairdresser in person for the best advice on how to achieve the color that you want as they can look at the current state of your hair color and condition, and advise accordingly. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, it sounds like you have a cool skin tone which means that any hair color with a cool undertone will suit you. If you're interested in trying a red hair color then give copper blondes a try. For more color ideas, try adding your attributes to our hair consultation, which can be found in the makeover menu at the top of this page. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, as long as your short style has layers through the back to give it height and lift, and at the crown for balance, then there's no reason why you can't wear an angled bob with your face shape. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, your fair skin indicates a cool skin tone, while naturally light brown hair is a cool/warm hair color. This means that hair colors that are cool or neutral will suit you best. For ideas in regards to color, I recommend adding your details to our hairstyle consultation. After that, make an appointment with your hairdresser so that they can see your skin tone in person and match it perfectly with the hair color that you want. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, to find a hairstyle that will suit your face shape take a look at our hairstyle consultation. It will suggest a range of hairstyles which you can try on using your photo to see if they suit. Generally, if your face is round you should aim for hairstyles that add a little length to the appearance of your face and reduce width. Kind regards, THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, as dark brown skin can be either cool or warm, I recommend using the skin complexion information in our article "Choosing Your Skin Tone and Enhancing Your Hair Color" to accurately pick your skin tone. Then you can use our hairstyle consultation to receive a list of compatible hair colors. From there, you should be able to find a highlight color that will compliment your black hair, and skin tone. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, if you'd like to know what hair color will be a good match for you then I recommend trying our hairstyle consultation. It will allow you to put in your personal attributes (such as hair color and skin tone) and get a list of hair colors that will suit. I also recommend adding your photo to the Virtual Hairstyler and trying on some of our emo hairstyles. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, if you're thinking of dying your hair for the first time then I would recommend visiting a professional hairstylist, even if it's just to have a consultation. A professional will be about to take a look at your natural color and advise you on the types of reds that will suit, the best way to get a natural looking red hair color, and which color process will work best for you. Seeing a professional should also eliminate the risk of you ending up with a color that you hate. Good luck! Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, this article "Round Face Shape - Hairstyles That Suit You" will give you ideas on what is best for your face shape. I would also suggest you visit a salon so they can assess your hair and give you the best options in regards to styles and hair products that are best suited for your hair type and a humid environment. Kind regards, THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, our hair consultation, which can be found in the makeover menu at the top of any page, will be able to let you know exactly what hair colors will suit your complexion and what kind of hairstyles will suit your face shape and other personal attributes (such as your hair length, texture and density) so I recommend giving it a try! Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, without knowing your hair type, texture, length and face shape it's hard to advise if an asymmetrical haircut will suit you. As for grooming, this again depends on the length of your asymmetrical haircut and how you wish to have it styled. I recommend having a chat with a hairstylist in person to find out if an asymmetrical haircut is the right style for you, and what the maintenance level would be. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, I'd recommended trying our hair consultation. It'll allow you to choose your skin tone, eye color and natural/current hair color and then see what hair colors are compatible with those features. I'd also suggest adding your photo to our Virtual Hairstyler (if you haven't already done so) and then trying the recommended colors on using our virtual hair color chart. It's a great risk free way to see how you might look with a different hair color! Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, our hairstyle consultation will offer advice on styles for flattering a larger nose as well as advice or what will suit your face shape and the thickness of your hair. You can find the link at the top of this page. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, I would recommend getting highlights again over the top or using a toner to tone the ash/beige color. If you're not happy with the color that you recived then chances are your hair colorist will be more than happy to fix it for you. If you're not comfortable seeing that colorist again then visit another colorist for a better assessment. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, the following article has some great advice about what will suit an oval face shape: "Oval Face Shape - Hairstyles That Suit You". If you're still stuck for ideas then our hairstyle consultation will also give you all the styles in our library based on your own personal attributes, such as your current hair condition, type and texture and your face shape and complexion. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, if you're looking for a new hairstyle and don't know where to start then I suggest using our hair consultation. It can be found in the makeover menu at the top of this page and will allow you to put in your face shape, hair type etc and choose the length and hair density of the styles you'd like to see. That way, if you don't want long hairstyles then you can look for short or medium length hairstyles easily. Good luck! Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, if you have naturally straight hair and want waves sometimes then unfortunately having to use a curling iron may be your only option as you may not be able to add waves to your hair any other way. Braids can work to add waves without the use of curling irons, but only if your hair is able to hold onto the waves created. For adding waves with braids, see this article: "Braided Hair: 6 Easy Steps to Celebrity Worthy Waves". If ponytails are what you wear often and you're after something different then you might also like to take a look at the ponytail ideas in this article: "Ponytail Ideas for Any Hair Texture and Occasion". For styles that only take a few minutes, keep an eye out for the handy "Styling Time" info with each of our hairstyles. It'll let you know which hairstyles can be styled in 10 minutes. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, if you're not sure about how you'd look with a shorter haircut then I recommend adding your photo (if you haven't already) to our Virtual Hairstyler and trying on some of the shorter styles in our wavy category. As for knowing if a shorter cut will work with your hair type, I'd advise seeing a hairstylist in person so that they can look at the texture and the thickness of your hair in person and offer the right advice. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, sounds like you already have a good idea of what you'd like so I would recommend seeing a hair stylist in person and letting them know that you'd like some layers, maybe bangs and highlights and see what they advise based on the current condition of your hair. If you'd like more ideas to take with you, I recommend trying our hair consultation. You can add personal attributes such as your complexion, face shape, hair length and texture etc and be given hairstyles from our library that match your criteria. Thank you. Serah Schuster, THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, your oval face shape will suit any bob cut, whether it has layers or not, so I would suggest you sit down with your hairstylist at your next salon visit for a thorough consultation to see which cut will work best for you. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, there are lots of hair coloring products on the market designed to cover grays that can give you good results. If in doubt, have your Mom visit a hairstylist who can personally take a look at the level of gray hairs and advise the best course of action. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, I strongly suggest you make an appointment to see a trichologist to examine your scalp thoroughly to assess the hair fall and dandruff problems and their causes. This way they will be able to give you an accurate solution. I hope I have helped. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, if you're not sure where to start with a new look then I would recommend using our hair consultation. It will allow you to choose all of your personal attributes (such as your face shape, skin color, hair color, hair length, hair texture etc) and then see styles that will suit those attributes. You can then try those recommended styles on your photo to see if it will suit you. The hair consultation can be found in the makeover menu at the top of this page. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi Kelli, it sounds like you have a cool complexion (olive, slightly beige with yellow undertones) so any hair color that has a cool overtone will suit you. Examples of cool hair colors for you are ash browns and blondes, copper reds, light blondes (think platinum and strawberry blonde) or anything from a dark to a light violet if you're after something different. If you really want to know what will suit you then I recommended visiting a professional colorist who can confirm your skin tone in person and discuss with you the types of colors that will suit you. Good luck! Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi Sayma, I strongly suggest you make an appointment to see a trichologist to examine your scalp thoroughly to assess the hair fall and dandruff problems and their causes. This way they will be able to give you an accurate solution. I hope I have helped. Kind regards, THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, if you're looking for styles to match your face shape and skin tone then try our hairstyle consultation. It takes all of those features (and more) into account and recommends styles for you. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi Alex, in regards to having bangs cut, you will need to understand that with a strong cowlick in the front, you will definitely have problems trying to get it sitting right. Also remember that the shorter you go, the less weight there is so the more problems you will have with it. If you do decide to have them cut then you also need to realize that if you want to grow them back out, you might be waiting a while as hair grows approximately half an inch every month. I would strongly suggest you make an appointment with a hairstylist so they can assess your hair personally and give you a more accurate opinion. I hope I have helped. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi Bethan, you should see a professional hairstylist or a trichologist to have your scalp examined. This way, they will be able to recommend the right products for you to use to solve your problem. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, the right products to use to tame your hair all depend on the hairstyle that you're wearing so I would recommend giving our hair consultation a try to find the right style for you, and then taking a look at the hair products listed in the how to style steps that we provide with our hairstyles. Good luck. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, without more information about your skin tone it would be hard for me to suggest some blonde hair colors so I recommend that you visit our hair consultation and use the information listed to determine if your skin tone is cool or warm. From there, you will be given a list of hair colors that will suit your skin tone. Going blonde can really change your whole look and is something most of us have done or want to do! For more info and tips about going blonde, I also recommend checking out this article: Blonde Hair Coloring Tips: Going Going... Blonde Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, when it comes to color changes, I wouldn't recommend doing it at home as anything could go wrong. At home color kits usually don't turn out the same as the color on the box and your hair could turn green or it could break off. The best thing to do is go into a salon to have it done. That way you'll end up with the exact color that you want, with less risk to your hair. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, as a hairstylist it is hard for me to correctly assess a problem without being able to view the texture, tone, elasticity and condition of a persons hair and other factors up close, so I would suggest seeing a hair stylist in person as they will be able to personally advise you on the best way to achieve the color you want with as little damage as possible, and how to address hair fade in regards to the specific condition of your hair. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.

Hi, if I were you I would stop coloring now and go a see a professional hair colorist, pronto! The damage that has been done to your hair by switching hair colors so often in the last few months is going to make it impossible for you to get a good, even result at home. Go and see a professional hair colorist who will be able to take a look at the current condition and color of your hair and advise you on the best course of action for achieving the hair color that you want. Kind regards, Serah Schuster - THS Hair Consultant.