I must admit when I first came up with the idea to write this blog, I was a bit hesitant to publish it. I mean, after all, no one wants to hear that their current makeup they’re wearing or hairdo they’re sporting is out of style. So, I thought to myself, “How can I write this without offending my readers?” Then it came to me! I’ll post pictures of how you can update your current look without having to sacrifice and make a drastic change.
So, the following styles, fashion and makeup “no-no’s” all can be revamped by just a bit of re-styling and re-molding. If you’re currently sporting some of these ‘dos or images, I have made it super easy to transform and update your look into something more fresh and modern.
No-no #1: Stacked Bob
Victoria Beckham made the "stacked bob" famous back in 2007.
You may need an update if you are still sporting the “stacked bob” hairstyle. Yes, I said it. After having cut and done this hairstyle on so many guests for several years, it is now time to retire the stacked bob. Victoria Beckham made this haircut famous back in 2007, and that’s just where this hairstyle needs to stay.. in 2007! If you are not quite ready to give up this hairstyle immediately, opt for something less drastic like Scarlet Johansson’s and Jennifer Aniston’s new locks. Both are wearing inverted/A-line bobs, but without the outdated “stack.” Make sure to ask your hairstylist to razor some texture into this cut as well so it lays a little softer around the face.
The "new" stacked bob on Jennifer Aniston.
Side view of Scarlet's bob.
Crunchy, shiny firm hold gel.
No-no #2: Firm Hold Gel
Listen up, fellas, you may need an update if you are still sporting crunchy hair gel. Throw your Dippity Do in the trash and replace it with a pomade, gel wax or paste. Women don’t want to see your hair shining from a mile away, and the last time I checked the rock-hard shiny look is definitely no longer in. If you are absolutely hung up on your gel, try a lighter, non-flaking hold or a gel wax. Both have the same consistency and feel of a gel, but with less shine and zero crunch factor.
Update with a paste or dry wax.
Christina needs to either lay off the bleach or the tan, or maybe both!
No-no #3: Bleach Blonde and too much Spray Tan
Step away from the tanning bed, mystic tanning machine and bottle of peroxide. Sure, everyone loves a sexy “beach bunny” look, but the two contrasting tones of leather brown skin next to the bleach blonde hair is a bit too much even for the West Coast these days. Show off your ultra blonde locks with a natural glow or dare I say it pale, a la natural skintone. A bright golden or icy blonde hue looks great with natural, fair skin without the look of being too “overdone.”
Kate Bosworth sporting pale blonde hair with a natural glow.
No-no #4: Chunky highlights
There’s a huge difference between “piecey” or “thicker” highlights without crossing the chunky borderline. If your highlights start to look like drastic lines or stripes in the hair, then you know it’s time for an update. Try wearing the bigger pieces of haircolor underneath the hair for a more “peak-a-boo” affect. Remember, less is more!
Chunky or streaked highlights are a no-go!
Update your chunks into thick pieces of "peek-a-boos."
No-no #5: Overly tweezed eyebrows
Thin is not always better, at least not for eyebrows!
Thin is definitely not better, at least in the eyebrow world it’s not. Eyebrows can make the world of a difference in a face. A full face of makeup isn’t needed if a great pair of eyebrows frame the face. It’s true! If you’re still walking around with skinny brows, now’s the time to put yourself on a no-tweeze/wax diet for at least 5 months. Try to leave them alone and let them grow out as long as you can. Don’t be tempted to tweeze when you see the hairs sprouting back in their natural place. Once they’ve grown out enough, go to an expert and talk about redoing your brows into a more fuller, natural shape. Fuller brows are back and are sexier than ever!
Eyebrows you can be proud of. If you can grow 'em, show 'em!
Non-matching lip pencil and lipstick is a big "no-no!"
No-no #6: Brown lip liner
The 80′s called and they want their lip pencil back! I feel like I shouldn’t be going here, but I am anyway because I still see women walking around to this day with their lips outlined in chocolate brown lip pencil with a non-matching lipstick. I mean if you’re going to wear brown lip pencil, at least make sure you’re wearing a lipstick that is equally as dark so you can not see the contrast of the two colors. If you can’t steer away from brown, try updating your lipcolor with a more nude shade of lip pencil, but remember to keep your lipstick around the same shade as the pencil if you’re just going to outline your lips. If you want to wear a lighter shade of lipcolor with the darker lip pencil, then please be sure to fill your ENTIRE LIP in with the pencil, and not just outline it. This way, you are using the pencil as a total lip color and enhancing the pencil with a pop of gloss. Try it! I guarantee someone will notice and compliment your new lipcolor!
Update your lips to an all over nude shade.
No-no #7: Scene or Emo Hair
Scene hair made a huge appearance around 2006. Typical scene hair includes shorter layers on top of the crown, combined with hair extensions for added length. Yes, this is a great style to set yourself apart from everyone else, but not when every single kid on the block is wearing it, right? Scene hair is pretty much run into the ground and I’m just sick of seeing it. There are other ways to do this ‘do without it being the typical run of the mill emo-fied look. Try wearing the style without the hair extensions for one. Also, try styling this kind of cut in a more wavy or textured way. Texture is in, and this cut looks great messy! And last, but not least, try wearing this style in a more “natural” haircolor. Get rid of your black boxcolor and bleach and sport this style in a more natural way.
Be "scene" with the same hair every other emo kid is wearing.
Keep your short layers and ditch those extensions for an updated scene look!
This photo pretty much speaks for itself.
No-no #8: White Trash Mullet
You’d be surprised as to how many people are still walking around with their “party in the back, business in the front” hair. The mullet has come a long way since Billy Ray Cyrus, and has made a comeback in the past few years…. but, no, I’m not talking about the white trash version, I’m talking about the new way of wearing the mullet: the Euro Mullet. The euro mullet keeps the same concept of the original mullet, but combines the classic clipper cut with the popular faux-hawk. David Beckham is known for wearing this hairstyle. Women can also wear the euro mullet. It’s even sexier on the females, in my opinion. The euro mullet for the ladies is basically an updated/modified version of the shag haircut. So, if you’re looking to keep your length in the back, but want no fuss in the front, try updating your mullet the euro way!
Modern euromullet.
Euro mullet.
Sexy euromullet-shag.
No-no #9: Black, thick eyeliner
Too thick and dark of eyeliner around the entire eye can make eyes appear smaller.
Try an updated "cat eye" liner look on the top lid only.
If you’re still wearing your eyeliner around your entire eyelid, it may be time for an update. Too thick of eyeliner around your eye can actually make your eyes appear smaller by enclosing them in. Trade out your pencil and master your skills as an eyeliner artist by purchasing a gel eyeliner and eyeliner brush. Swoop the thick liner on top of your lid only and leave the bottom lashline eyeliner-free and natural. It can really make a difference in your look!
Calm those flips down!
No-no#10: Flippy hair
If you’re still reaching for your curling or flat iron in the mornings to “flip” your ends out on your hair, you may want to consider an update. This look is no longer in, and can be overdone in which it can look like your hair is about to fly away from your head! To update this style, try a more messy version of this look. Continue to flip some pieces of hair out, but also leave some straight or combine some loose waves with your flips, too!
Opt for a messy, flippy, textured 'do.
No-no #11: Bump its!
I really feel like I shouldn’t have to explain this one…. but, some of you out there may still be rockin’ your “bump its” after all these years. The exaggerated conehead was never attractive, in my opinion. Sure, a little texture or height can be sexy, but I think the bump it overplays the volume a bit much. Trade in your bump it for a modern pompadour or some blown out voluminous locks with your round brush!
This is one style to "bump" off your list.
Trade your bump-it in for a round brush and some root lift spray.
Perms are out!
No-no #12: Permed hair
The word “perm” should be completely non-existent these days. The word has given the actual service a bad rep. I have replaced the word “perm” with “texture” on my service menu at my salon. No one these days should be getting perms, the infamous , tightly rolled spiral curls we used to see 20 years ago. In fact, I refuse to even carry white, blue or grey rods in my salon for the very reason that this style is not modern. I do not want my name or the salon’s name on a client’s head who is sporting a headful of Cher Hair. If you were the victim of a too tightly rolled perm or want to update your old curls for something more fresh, have your stylist re-wrap your hair around bigger rods for a more loose, wavy look. Textured waves are in and I can not say it enough! Loose, tousled hair is sexy and can be achieved by wrapping the hair around peach, orange or teal (dare I say it) perm rods.
Textured body waves are in!
There you have it. My top 12 styles and fashion “no-nos” you may want to consider updating. Of course, trends come and go and these “nos” may come back, but until they do, try something new! Don’t be afraid of change. Your hair and makeup are the only thing on your body that you are able to control and change RIGHT NOW, RIGHT AWAY. If you don’t like it, you can always change it back or try something new. Have fun with your newly, updated looks!
-Julie Bartlow, creator/owner Clique Hair Design
5. LIP BRUSH should be firm and are often pointed to allow control in the corner of the mouth and definition on the peaks of the lip. Look for a retractable or brush with a cap for sanitation and portability.
