Scarlett Johansson is the latest celeb to join the 2011 auburn hair trend.

Scarlett Johansson’s red hair made its debut at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner earlier this month. Her new spiced berry tones follow closely on the heels of Drew Barrymore and Blake Lively who both changed their hair colour last month.

Drew Barrymore swapped her ombre locks for a sultry deep auburn shade and Blake Lively has dyed her blonde tresses a burnt copper!

We LOVE Drew Barrymore’s hair! We thought her ombre locks were great, but we think her new auburn hair is just gorgeous! You have to give Drew credit as she’s always quick to embrace the latest celebrity hair trends!

Blake Lively’s hair is a lovely, natural looking auburn. It’s not too much of a drastic change from her blonde hair and we really like it, but we think we do prefer her blonde!

We’re not so sure on Scarlett Johansson’s fiery tones though… we want to love it, but her new style just doesn’t look right to us at the moment … maybe Scarlett Johansson’s red hair will grow on us…

If you want to join the celeb auburn hair trend with HeadKandy extensions then shades Spiced Auburn and Deep Ruby would be perfect. Or for a more bold and dramatic red shade then Burlesque Red would be gorgeous with its deep and seductive berry red tones!

 

The stars were out in force last weekend for the annual British Soap Awards 2011; Voted for by the viewers, these awards are considered the most important by many of the stars and to others the red carpet ‘best dressed’ list is just as important as the awards themselves! With the Corrie, Eastenders, Emmerdale, Doctors and Hollyoaks girls there is always plenty of competition for ‘Best Dressed’, but here at HeadKandy we wanted to see the chosen red carpet hair styles for the big night!!

The Hollyoaks girls usually make the headlines for all the wrong reasons at this event, but this year they seemed to go for a much more demure style. We noticed this common theme wasn’t just reflected in their dress choices but also in the hairstyles with the majority choosing classy updo's!

We are big fans of Rachel Shenton, who plays glamour model Mitzeee on the show! Her hair always looks gorgeously thick and in great condition.

For this event she wore a floor length chocolate brown, silk dress that she looked stunning in. She wore her hair swept over in a side pony with big, bouncy curls. To achieve this look we recommend using large velcro or heated rollers or large barrelled tongs. A quad weft can add extra volume and bounce to this style! She completed her look and joined the big hair trend by opting for a huge quiff…  It didn’t quite rival the heights of Cheryl Cole’s hair or that of Sarah Jessica Parker, but it certainly gave Rachel Shenton’s hair a few extra inches!

Following in Rachel’s footsteps was Jorgie Porter, who plays Teresa McQueen. She wore a backless bright turquoise dress (according to her Twitter she didn’t buy the dress until the day of the awards!! How’s that for an excellent last minute wardrobe choice?!) Her side pony complemented her dress perfectly and we loved the leopard print shoes peeping from underneath Jorgie’s dress. Super cute!!

There were few mistakes in the style stakes from the Corrie cast ... named as ‘Sexiest Female’ for the 3^rd year running, Michelle Keegan who plays Tina in the soap, arrived looking head to toe a star! Michelle wore a floor length glitzy, gold beaded dress and she accompanied this with a simple hair style to pull off the effortless glam look. Her hair was left down with what appeared to be very little styling. It wasn’t straight or curly just very natural with subtle oomph at the roots. We loved it!!

There seemed to be some controversy surrounding the outfit choice by Sophie Powles who plays Holly Barton in Emmerdale. She went for a rock chick look wearing tights that looked like stockings and hot pants! We loved her blunt heavy fringe and long curled hair (we’re just not so sure on the outfit choice!) and this just amplified her rock chick look! To re-create Sophie Powles tousled and messy tresses it would be best to use a medium barrelled tongs. If you are going to be adding extensions for extra length and volume, it’s always best to fit your Headkandy extensions first and style your hair and the extensions together as this will give a much more natural blend and finish.

Natalie Anderson, also from Emmerdale, was dressed very elegantly and was a stark contrast to many of her co-stars! Natalie’s floor length lilac gown with sequinned trim and a diamond bow belt was simply stunning. Her hair looked super glossy and shiny too; she left her style simple which complemented the elegance of her dress.

 

Overall the styles seen on the red carpet for the British Soap Awards were very elegant and demure … with the odd one or two catching the photographers gaze for the wrong reasons! We loved the hair styles this year and it’s hard to pick our fave …. But we think the award for best hair should go to Rachel Shenton who was bang on trend with her volumous locks ... her super quiff was following the big hair trend set by Cheryl Cole last week. We love it!

Cheryl Cole’s hair debut on the US X Factor recently seems to have sparked a celebrity ‘big hair’ trend as Sarah Jessica Parker and Elle Macpherson have both been spotted with super volumous locks!

Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker stepped out at the Robin Hood Foundation annual benefit in New York last week with a big and bold bouffant.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s hair is reminiscent of the 80’s style and requires some major root boost! Try backcombing your roots and applying some hairspray for extra volume or for an even bigger impact you can use a root crimping iron or velcro rollers! Try wearing an additional quad weft on the crown of your head for uber volume!

Supermodel Elle Macpherson’s big hair was a little more Bridget Bardot as she ditched the root boost and went for uber volume through the lengths of her hair. Using velcro rollers on your own hair and your HeadKandy hair extensions would be perfect for re-creating Elle Macpherson’s big and bouncy curls!!

Lady Gaga and Rihanna have also taken big hair to the extreme!
Lady Gaga, who is no stranger to exuberant hairdos, has been seen with a 60’s style beehive with a three-tone twist! Lady Gaga’s three-tone beehive consists of black, copper and white tones and it’s a statement style to say the least!!
Rihanna has been seen with her fiery red tresses styled in a super volumous ponytail to challenge even the biggest of celeb hairdo’s!

So girls, big hair is back and it’s definitely time to pump up the volume!!!

Britney Spears’ hair extensions were looking much improved as the pop star stepped out onto the red carpet to host An Evening of Southern Style for The St Bernard Project… there wasn’t a visible weave in sight!

Her light blonde locks looked bouncy and healthy as they were styled in gorgeous jumbo curls for the event in Beverly Hills earlier this week.

Britney Spears, who was joined on the red carpet by her boyfriend Jason Trawick, also showed off her new slim tour figure in a lime green bandage dress with a plunge neckline.

Britney Spears' hair extensions were back on track and Brit was closer to looking her best, but we don’t think she’s completely there yet as some people have picked up on her messy brows for the event… c’mon Britney you’re nearly there and we’re really rooting for you!!

Other celebs at An Evening of Southern Style also wowed with their locks! Kim Kardashian flaunted her uber long and super straight look which complimented her tight-fitting white dress beautifully and Kelly Osbourne styled her hair in a high pony with a volumous quiff! Disney stars Hillary Duff and Selena Gomez also made an impression as Hillary Duff wore her golden locks in gorgeous ringlets and Selena Gomez wore her hair long and straight!

Cheryl Cole’s hair made it’s X factor debut in the States – styled with statement volume, this debut is one to remember. They may not have known who she was before, but Cheryl Cole certainly set tongues wagging with her 70’s inspired outfit and ‘crazy’ big hair do’! HeadKandy hair extensions are perfect for creating Cheryl Cole hairstyles!!

She may be the nations’ sweetheart in the UK, but Cheryl is relatively unknown in the States so sitting alongside Simon Cowell, LA Reid and Paula Abdul on the USA X Factor, Cheryl Cole needed to make an impact. Arriving in Los Angeles in a Rolls-Royce, the paparazzi were eagerly waiting to get the first snap of her. She rocked her seventies-inspired outfit  -  a tangerine Oscar de la Renta blouse, purple Diane von Furstenberg flares and bright turquoise belt which was the perfect accompaniment to her Farrah Faucet inspired hair.

To re-create the Cheryl Cole ‘uber volume’ hair you need to add lots of root lift at the top of your head and at the crown. You can achieve this with velcro curlers and lots of backcombing on your own hair to give you as much or as little lift as you like. You can also use an extra quad weft on the crown of your head for an extra volumous look.

To add some lose curls like Cheryl Cole, you can either use the velcro curlers on the lengths of your hair or you can use a large barrelled tongs or curling wand. Be sure to fit your extensions first and curl in with your own hair for a seamless finish. Once you have curled your hair gently ease your fingers through to loosen the curls and create a more tousled look!

Cheryl Cole has been the face of many L'Oréal Hair & Beauty products since 2009 and she is currently fronting the Elnette Hairspray campaign ‘Glam It. Rock It. Work It’, released in time for Loreal’s 50^th birthday. Cheryl Cole shows off the different sides to her personality with hair styles ranging from a 60’s inspired bouffant and a pinned up faux-bob to an 80’s rock chick quiff - reflecting the bold statements made by the hair brand in the campaign.

Many people are wondering if her recent X Factor hair style has been influenced by the volume of her hair in this ad!

Here at Headkandy we think Cheryl Cole looks as gorgeous as always and is carrying the style flag for Britain in the US Xfactor. Bring on the live shows for even bigger hair!!

We’ve been eagerly watching the Royal Wedding today at HeadKandy HQ! We all love the happy couple, but we’re a little torn in the office – some of us are a little blasé about the day’s events and some of us want to party and celebrate with the onlookers in London!

We’re all in agreement that the ceremony was incredible and Westminster Abbey was an amazing sight! We loved all the drama and the crowds gathered to welcome Wills and Kate!!

We were so eager to see Kate’s dress, hair and make-up and she certainly didn’t disappoint. Kate looked stunning in her white lace wedding dress and really was a beautiful bride.

Kate’s veil has made some of us wonder whether we would want to wear one on our own wedding day though…
We think Kate is blessed with naturally gorgeous hair and it was mostly hidden by the veil for her Big Day. We would have loved to see her hair on show!

We’ve all really enjoyed the atmosphere for the Royal Wedding here at HeadKandy and we think Kate and Wills are a lovely couple!

Congratulations both :)

We love Gwen Stefani in the new L'Oréal Paris Préférence advert!!

Gwen is a true icon … renowned for her singing and her individual style - she’s fronted rock band No Doubt, has her own perfume range and two fashion lines and now she’s the new face of L'Oréal Paris.

She looks simply stunning in L'Oréal’s latest advert! Her hair is a gorgeous light blonde - similar to our Bunny Blonde shade - and is styled in elegant curls and updo’s throughout!

We love Gwen’s unique style and beauty and it’s great to see her as the new face of L'Oréal Paris.

Check out the behind the scenes of the making of the ad here!

We know you will want to look your best for prom and that means a gorgeous dress, gorgeous accessories and gorgeous hair!! We’ve picked a great selection of prom hairstyles that are easily achievable with HeadKandy hair extensions.

Chignon

The Chignon is always a popular choice for formal or glamorous events; it looks great and is an easy updo!  A full head set in 16-18” or 20-22” would be perfect for this style, giving you thickness and volume!!

Fit your HeadKandy hair extensions and gather your extensions and your own hair together in a low, loose ponytail at the nape of your neck.  Secure this with an elastic.

Split your ponytail into two parts and twist both parts in a tight spiral. Start at the base of the ponytail and gently curl the twisted ponytail into a bun.

Secure your Chignon with hairpins to hold the style!

For something a little different, why not wear your Chignon to the side or leave some hair loose around your face and add a few natural waves for a softer look! A glitzy hair accessory would really set this style off!!

Old Hollywood Curls

This vintage hair style will really wow your friends! It’s sophisticated, stylish and simple to do - it will look fab with any prom dress!!

First, fit your extensions (a HeadKandy full head set in 16-18” or 20-22” would be best here), but leave out the top few wefts until later.

Create a low side parting and set your hair and your extensions in rollers (Velcro or hot rollers should work best ... don’t forget to curl the wefts you haven’t fitted yet as you will need them later).

Fit the rest of your extensions and then brush all the hair back away from your face. Use a soft brush to brush out the curls a little. Tuck the smaller side of the parting behind your ear slightly so it sits flatter to the head and you’re ready to go!



Half-Up Half-Down

Styling your hair half-up and half-down always works really well for prom and the style is really adaptable and can be pulled off both curly and straight.

Once you have fitted all of your hair extensions, apply a good quality heat protection treatment and use jumbo curling irons to create gorgeous curls. Once you’ve finished, gently brush the curls through to loosen them slightly. Take a small section of hair from each side and bring them to the back of your head, securing them with a glamorous clip.

Alternatively, you could wear the style straight and glam up with a tiara or fascinator!!

You could always add an additional Quad Weft to the crown of your head and backcomb your own hair for uber volume!!



Uber length with waves/curls

If you prefer to wear your hair long and luxurious then a full head set in 24-26” is perfect for giving uber length! This looks great worn in loose curls or waves (think Miley Cyrus!) and would be gorgeous for prom!

For large waves or curls, use a 38mm jumbo curling tong or for smaller curls or waves try a 24mm curling tong (but be sure to use a good quality heat protection treatment first). You can brush the curls through gently after styling for a softer look!

All of the above styles will look simply gorgeous for your prom; you’re bound to turn heads and you certainly won’t be left in the corner for the last dance!

 

 

 

Kim Kardashian looked super gorgeous at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards last weekend and you can re-create her cute hair style with HeadKandy hair extensions.

 

The 30-year-old reality TV star, there to present the award for Favourite TV Show, worked the catwalk alongside the young stars of TV and pop music. She flaunted her curves in a nude, plunging mini dress and looked truly ah-mazing.

Her hair was worn long with a loose, natural looking wave. Her usually side swept fringe was replaced with a pulled back braid. This style is perfect for keeping unruly fringes away from your face in the summer; it’s very easy to achieve and looks great with any length hair.

To achieve Kim’s fab look, start by fitting your extensions (any length full head would work really well) and then side part your hair - remember to position the side wefts a little further away from the frame of your face (this will stop them being noticed when your hair is braided). After applying some heat protection, use large barrelled tongs to add a soft wave to your extensions and your hair. Tonging your hair and extensions together will help blend the ends of your hair with the extensions!

Once the overall waved look is accomplished, all that is left is the braid/plait!

 

Section off the front of your hair (generally this would be in line with your ear) on the side which has more hair so you plait/braid looks nice and thick. Taking the top 2 inches of this section split into 3. Hold the hair at slight backwards angle and fold the right side outer section over the middle, then the left side over the middle. Continue this motion all the way to the end of your hair and secure with an elastic. Plaiting/braiding your hair at an angle means it will have a little movement at the roots and will blend in with your waved hair.

 

This look can be made uber summery by adding in some floral clips or bobbles or you could add a cute bow.

 

Other celebs at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards were looking equally fab! Miley Cyrus was rocking long waves (this look is perfect for a 24-26” full head set) and Selena Gomez wore her shoulder length hair loose with a slight, natural wave. A 12-14” full head in Iced Coffee would be great for Selena’s subtle ombre look!