The 5 Hottest Hair Color Trends for 2011

　　Bright hues have proved to be a huge hair color trend this year. Brazen celebrities including Kate Bosworth, Avril Lavigne, Carrie Underwood, Pink and Rihanna have hit the red carpet this year in streaks, bright dyes, washes of pastels and dip-dye looks. For inspiration (or simply pure entertainment), see those celebrities and others in my gallery of 20 Amazing Bright Colors for Hair. I had a blast pulling it together for you.

Another hot trend for 2011 is one for darker-haired girls. Ombré has been popping up on red carpets all year long. Ombré is a French word that literally means "shaded like a gradient." Roots remain dark while the rest of the hair becomes lighter mid-shaft using the balayage technique I talk about below. Check out the photo of model Lily Aldridge above. Her dark to light color is a great example of ombré. This photo gallery of 20 amazing ombré hairstyles is a can't miss.
"Bronde" is that perfect shade between blonde and brunette that was first made popular back in 2007 by supermodel Gisele Bundchen and remains popular in 2011. Getting the perfect shade of bronde requires an adept stylist. Learn more about the technique in this photo gallery of 20 luscious bronde hairstyles.
Balayage is taking the country's salons by storm. My colorist Mira at NYC's Eva Scrivo Salon stopped giving me foils a couple years ago because balayage highlights, which are painted on, look so much more natural than the pin-stripes foils give you. Plus, balayage highlights grow out beautifully. More than a year ago I couldn't find anyone on my visits to Seattle or Austin who did balayage. Not anymore! The word has spread. Find out more about balayage in this article and find out more about My Best Blonde Hair Tips and Tricks.
Platinum blonde hair remains popular in 2011. Keeping hair this blonde is high maintenance, however, and won't suit all skin tones. This is why you want to go to a professional if you are dying your hair more than 2 shades lighter than your natural color. Keep in mind the general rule of thumb that if you were blonde as a child, you will look good blonde as an adult. Find out if platinum hair color suits you in Can You Get Away With Platinum Hair?. Also, browse photos of my favorite platinum blonde hairstyles.

Know Your Face Shape-To Find Your Most Flattering Looks

　　We are hard-wired, for survival, to recognize faces from the moment we can see. When we're older, even if we don't remember a name we may recognize the face of someone we've met before.
Since others spend so much time looking at our face it makes sense to present it in the best light possible!
When you know your face shape you can choose your most flattering hairstyles, hats, eyeglasses, sunglasses and earrings.
1.Determining Your Face Shape
There are a few approaches to this. You will need...
A mirror large enough to see your whole face
It may help to have a photo of your face. Pull your hair back away from your face and make sure the photo is taken square-on to your face, so you can see both sides. If you're taking the photo yourself, for example with a cell phone camera, make sure the camera is far enough away that you don't get a distorted, fish-eye effect!
Or, it may help to draw the outline of your face, with your hair held away from your face, on the mirror (make sure whatever you use -- for example, whiteboard marker, eye-liner pencil, lipstick -- will wipe off later!)
Ok, now you're ready to find the shape of your face by answering the questions below...
I hope I've structured this questionnaire to make it as easy as possible for you to find your face shape. If you have any difficulty using this format please contact me and let me know what is confusing.
You may discover it's not as easy as you'd think to categorize the shape ofyour face. Each of us has a unique face length-width ratio, jaw, jaw-line and front-on outline. So it's not always a cut-and-dry decision as to which face shape category to choose.
For example, if your face length is definitely longer than wide and you have a broad, square jaw-line then, using the questionnaire above, you will come out as a rectangle. However, if, when looking at your front-on outline (the sides of your face), your jaw is the widest part of your face the triangle category may be a better choice for you. It will depend how definitely your face is longer than wide, do you see your face length first? Or is your jaw more obvious than your face length? Another approach is to combine the recommendations for both shapes.
If, after doing the questionnaire above and looking at the pictures below you're still having trouble determining your face shape ask me to tell you your face shape here.
2.Descriptions and Pictures of the Face Shapes
Use the descriptions below to verify your selected face shape or adjust your choice if needed.
Select the link on your face type to see recommendations for your most flattering hairstyles, eyeglasses, hats, makeup and earrings.

How to Protect Hair At Night

　　There's nothing more harmful than exposing your hair to breakage and tangling. These two factors can lead to more severe consequences. Consequently it is worth devoting some extra-time and care to arrange the strands into a beneficial manner that would leave the tresses tangle-free and smooth for the next morning. This is valid not only for those who have extra-long hair but also for those who sport a lower than shoulder-length hairstyle.
Furthermore it is also a well-known fact that the cotton sheets might drain the hair from its natural moisture this way further aggravating the deterioration process. Besides enjoying the cascading effect of the hair it is also essential to maintain its health and shine. The proper preventive actions will efficiently increase the resistance of the follicles towards constant turning in bed. Skim through the basic tips on how to protect hair while sleeping.

Braided Hair
There's nothing more soothing for the hair than when its arranged into a certain pattern. From the ancient times girls who had long hair plaited the tresses into a loose braided do in order to keep tangles away from the strands. Moreover you can also lessen the chance of damage if you choose more braids. Two or more will work miraculously to keep your hair detangled. The plaited hairstyle you choose will depend on your personal preferences.
If you tend to sleep on your sides you might go for the single braid that won't cause any discomfort. Ultra-tight braids prove to be just as damaging. Instead make sure the hairdo is loose and allows the hair to breath all throughout the night.
Fine hair is more prone to tangling that's why it is essential to choose either the French or English braid hairstyles for beautiful wavy hair in the morning.
Oil Treatment
Oily hair might be sticky and uncomfortable for some. However this kind of oily treatment will do the greatest favor to your hair. This treatment can be practiced if you decide to wash your hair in the morning and want to enjoy the benefits of shiny hair.
At night the follicles might be left without natural moisture these deep conditioning treatments might serve as proper hydration for the worn-out locks.
Choose a natural hair oil for this and apply it evenly for all the strands. The tangles will be perfectly banished since the oily and greasy aspect will allow the hair to slide carelessly on the linen. Protect your nightwear and the pillow from the sticky patches with a used and less sassy cover.
Sleeping Buns
Similarly to braids buns can also prevent the strands from damage. Those who are used to sport stylish loose buns instead of plaits might find it the best option for night. Indeed these might not offer the same support still are more ideal than leaving the tresses free. You can place the sleeping bun on the crown area so that it won't cause you any trouble. Fix it properly with a gentle elastic for the long-lasting effect, keep it loose since tight ones might only do more harm than good.
Silk Scarves
It might seem surprising and a bit strange however covering your head with a silky smooth scarf is the perfect method to keep your strands tangle-free and fit for the next day. More these have the ability to maintain the top shape of a plaited or curly hairstyle for the next morning. In order to efficiently sport the style pair it with a braided or bun updo.
These will further increase the chance of avoiding any deterioration. Tie the square or triangle-shaped scarf around your head so that it keep and covers your strands. Secure it with a loose and slight know that won't cause any problems during the night. For preventing any discomfort place the knot on the crown area rather than on your neck to have a calm night