Brown to blonde

Khloe Kardashian has become her own paragon of style. Her fabulous face-framing ombre highlights in a plush caramel-blonde tone spotlight the variation in texture as the hair begins to tousle and flow. This on-trend long layer with center-part is a classic, pretty and feminine way to wear hair which I love and have on right now . 

Here are a few pictures with my inspirations

Angela Simmons

Ciara

Kim rocking brown to blonde in miami

Lala Anthony

If you go for a similar style, use a curling iron on the ends to create the soft ‘S’ shaped motion that make a brilliant addition to this look

Step: Ask your colorist for painted-on ombre highlights on the ends. For a natural-looking style, pair a dark root with blondish ends.

Step:  Create a foundation for luster, volume and fullness by combining styling whip and volume foam roots to ends of damp, towel-dried hair.

Step: Blowdry hair with round brush. Take manageable sections and go from roots to ends.

Step: When close to dry, create a center-part with comb.

Step: Wrap sections of this hair around curling iron. Hold for a few seconds; release. Complete the process on both sides. Create soft kicks and flips in a flowing style.

How To Do: The Top-Knot

The  Top Knot is practical and effortlessly chic. Fekkai Creative director; Gili, shows how you can create the perfect top knot with a little braiding and teasing.

To begin, mist hair with an aerosol hairspray. Aerosol hairspray is dry and will give texture and hold without adding frizz. When gathering the hair into a ponytail, Gili recommends tilting your head forward. This way, you get body where you want it. If you stand upright, the volume is going to fall down and you'll have unwanted puffiness below the base

For sleekness on the sides and back of the head, Gili used a flat, compact brush with densely dispersed bristles. He says this type of brush is also easier on the hair.

Extend the base and have it sit really well in the elastic, who did this by gently pulling on the ponytail's sides. He then flattened the pony against the head and divided it into four sections

To hide the ponytail's elastic, Gili wrapped one section of hair around the base and secured with bobby pins. With three sections remaining, Gili took the back portion into his hands and fashioned a classic braid.

Next, Gili combined the leftover locks of hair and teased, using the same bristled brush he employed earlier.

 

Clockwise, from top left: holding the teased tresses between his fingers, Gili twisted them toward the base at a side angle.  After fanning out the twist, opening it up and over the base, he looped its ends under the braid. 

After pinning the end of the twist in place, Gili was left with what he calls a "seashell" shape.

Gili wrapped and pinned the braid and loose ends

 
Once excess locks were accounted for, Gili gave his seashell shape one final tug at the sides.

For a topknot that doesn't fall flat, Gili suggests coating the back and sides with a thin layer of leave-in conditioner instead of gel. It will nourish the hair all day instead of drying it out.

Voila! Gili's take on the topknot is finished.

Credit : Elle Magazine

Summer 2012 Hair trends

Here are the hottest hair trends for summer 2012:

Milkmaid Braids

Pinning braids up for a milkmaid effect like Dianna Agron is practical for summer, but it's also a great way to add some playfulness to a dressy outfit. For a textured appearance and more grip when braiding, apply a dry shampoo beforehand. 

Side-twists

Side-twists and long locks like Jessica Chastain's are whimsical and romantic.

Top Knot
A high-placed topknot like Nicole Richie's is the hottest hair trend this summer and it goes well with bangs and bold patterns.

Elastic headband

An elastic headband is useful but chic, as the Louis Vuitton spring 2012 show proved. Take the trend from day to night like Evan Rachel Wood with a black version of the accessory.

Beach waves

Beach waves are one of summer’s most popular styles. For a curlier, less tousled iteration of the look like my muse Kristen Bell, wrap two-inch sections of hair around a curling rod and mist with a lightweight hairspray

When worn loose and matte, beach waves have an edgier appearance; go for the unexpected by adding a fishtail braid like Ciara.

The Side Sweep

Update classic side-swept curls for summer by imparting volume and roughed-up texture like Kristen Stewart.

Bone Straight

Super-straight strands aren’t just for work. Julianne Hough proves that this sleek style is sexy, and can be low-maintenance too

Bun Galore

Instead of doing a traditional ballerina bun, take a que from Alison Brie and go for volume; height at the crown and a bigger, slightly mussed bun is fun-loving and flattering.

Ponytail

Fuss-free ponytails and summer go hand in hand. Make the look glamorous by sweeping hair back and adding statement earrings and trendy winged eyeliner like Diane Kruger

  

Braids are great

Instead of doing a side-braid, weave hair into a low back-braid like Nina Dobrev; if it happens to fall over your shoulder, it will be spontaneously sexy.

Knotted Scarves

Even without a bow on top, knotted head scarves are a must-wear for summer. Rihanna pulls this off perfectly

Short - Cut

A shorter cut like Olivia Munn's can enhance your natural beauty and make you look younger.

Parted Chignons

Simple yet sophisticated, Charlize Theron's side-parted low chignons are a no-brainer

Deep Curls

Summer is the perfect excuse for curly-haired beauties, so put down the flatiron. Hally Berry has done just that

Blunt Bangs

Straight-across fringe adds an edge to hairstyles at Marni, Antonio Berardi, Versace, and Elie Saab.

 

Retro Bouffants

Teased tresses had ’60s flair at Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, DSquared2, and Carolina Herrera. Get to teasing.....