BANG it out!

Whoever hasn't seen our First Lady's latest hair style is seriously missing out!
Regardless of your political party, her new 'do is turning heads everywhere!
With that being said, its time to talk about this hot trend that has been on the map for a while and shows no sign of cooling down.


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Here, Michelle is rocking her bangs with a cute bob!

Look at the difference a few snips of the shears can do for your style, face shape, and confidence!











This isn't a trend that just happened to spring up and plop itself on the map! There is a history of bangs that we found on a great website documenting it: http://mybestfriendshair.com that shows and explains the different BANGing styles that took place over the decades...

Louise Brooks helped define the 1930's with her sleek fringe and stellar bob!

Audrey Hepburn, Bettie Page, and Connie Francis making their fringe more elegant then show stopping fashion trend.

During the '70's, bangs began being worn in several ways depending. 

Disco Diva's played them up in all sorts of ways.

In the '80's the hair was big, and the bangs were no exception! 

The higher the hair the closer you were to heaven ;)

The early 2000's were all about the teeny bopper's, frosted tips, and boy bands. 

Bangs were still very much involved in the hair trends, but side swept styles took the driver seat to the ever evolving fringe styles.

In the past year, bangs have been a staple in hair trends and are still in high demand. 

Side swept, blunt, piece-y, long, short, sleek, or even full, bangs are great for any one! 

It's a trend that is here to stay.

Here are a few pictures to show and prove that bangs are a hair trend that is here to stay.
It's up to you on how to rock them! ;)

Talk Dirty To Me ;)

Get your mind out of the gutter!

Us Crimson Ladies are classy...

But when it comes to our hair, the dirtier the better!

There are multiple reasons as to why we love dirty hair but we've narrowed it down to the top 3!

1.) Perfect canvas for Up-do's

2.) When curling your hair, the curls hold so much better

3.) Messy Hair = Sexy Hair 

We understand why dirty hair can scare people in to washing it as soon as humanly possible, but we believe that with dirty hair, different styles are more attainable! You have the opportunity to work with your hair and challenge yourself to new hairstyles that you wouldn't normally do with freshly washed hair. When you come in for a hair cut, of course we will have you leaving with a killer blow out, however, you can prolong the life of that blow out and also switch up your look. 

When working with dirty hair, yes, it is no secret that hair can be oily, but with that comes our secret weapon! 

hairpowder & dryshampoo

Many times it's personal preference, but they both accomplish the same goal, which is to absorb oil and create texture!

1.) Just sprinkle or spray and wait a couple minutes. 

2.) You can rub your scalp with the pads of your finger tips 

and if you're able to you can brush it.

3.) Style!

Sometimes, because the finish of dry shampoo and hair powder tends to be matte, we like to pair it with another product for some shine and flexibility. For shorter styles, Semi-sumo tends to be a favorite! This product is a light weight pomade that provides a light sheen. For longer styles, Grooming Creme can be worked from the mid shaft to the ends for a smooth finish. A couple products that we like regardless of length are Brilliantine and Hairdresser's Invisible Oil. 

(But just remember, a little goes along way! 

You can always add extra product. 

It's a lot easier to add then to take away.)

 

Spray some hair powder, tousle with your fingers and tie it up into a messy top knot! Remember, it isn't supposed to be perfect! As one of the most popular sex icons, Marilyn Monroe said, "Imperfection is beauty."

This style is perfect for wavy and curly tresses! After rubbing the scalp with dry shampoo and a head flip or two, there will be some volume at the crown. This is a style where you wouldn't want to brush the dry shampoo through the hair because that would compromise the wave and curl. Secure the side pony tail but allow a few face framing pieces. This simple side pony tail can add a touch of elegance and romanticism to any look!

This is such a simple look that can be created with dry shampoo, a tousle of the head and natural center part. This is bed head at its finest! For the look to the right, the only extra step is to curl random sections and separate with your fingers.

This is classic up-do that is perfect for day or night! Gather your hair in a regular pony tail (the more bumps and fly aways the better)! Twist the pony tail and pin the hair into a bun. For a classic approach, use a thin to medium width head band, but feel free to mix it up with a lace headband to add a feminine touch, or leather or mixed metal head band for an edgier look! You can also adjust the placement of the bun depending on your mood, style, or event.

This is just a collage that we found that featured a  bunch of looks that we are obsessed with! If you have fine hair, dry shampoo and hair powder will definitely help with increased volume and texture but we also advise to use a 1"-11/2 curling iron and wrap pieces in random directions. Separate with your fingers. You can tease the hair at your crown and take the pieces of hair near your temples and roll them away from your face gathering more hair as you go. Pin behind your ears and leave the rest of your hair down OR you can do a braid OR a low messy bun! The opportunities are endless!

This look is a sweet style that is easier to recreate  then you would expect! Section you hair evenly onto two sections. Afters braid each side and secure with an elastic. Feel free to pull on random sections of the braid and mess it up a little. Take the one braid and place it directly on top of your hair and pin. Repeat with the other side and voila! 

Burrrr its cold outside!

That's definitely something you don't have to tell the Crimson Ladies twice about! 

But when we keep warm, we like to keep warm in style. 

Below we feature our favs!

Francesca loves her olive green NorthFace knee length jacket that was given to her this year as a Christmas present!

Laura is absolutely loving knee high or thigh high socks and big cowl scarfs!

Andrea's boots' are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do! Boots during the colder months 

are her go to!

Danielle has fallen in love with her sweatpants from LuLu Lemon! She also loves any type of layered outfit.

Jen can't get enough of blazers this holiday season. If it sparkles, it's even better!!

Cydney who is our latest addition is in love with fur boots and knitted hats and scarfs!

                                                              

Meghan loves knitted anything but is a sucker for the usual sweatshirt!

Sven adores anything comfy and cozy. Chunky knits and soft layers are a perfect combo! If this lovely duo isn't attainable, snuggle session with the dog is a close second!

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree

The holidays are officially here!

With Thanksgiving just passing, our other favorite wintery holidays are just around the corner!

So with that being said, the Crimson Ladies will fill you in on their favorite holiday looks.

Jen's Pick: 

Loving all things that shimmer and sparkle, 

her favorite look for the holidays are a glittery eye and some sort of sleek hair 'do.

Why say a word? Her fun yet sultry looks do all the talking!

Andrea's Pick: 

She's sassy and fun and her style definitely reflects just that! 

Liquid eye liner and a graduated bob are a perfect match to her personality. 

You don't have a graduated bob? No worries! Faux bob it is!

 Laura's Pick:
Edgy and feminine fits Laura to a perfect "T."
She's loving the girly headbands that are embellished with jewels and bows,
not to mention, pairing them with a deep berry lip.
It may be an unexpected duo, but a beautiful one nonetheless.

Danielle's Pick:
Independent and passionate,
Danielle takes the world by storm and the holidays are not an exception!
Loving anything and everything with an impact,
her top picks are a strong fringe and a bold lip.

Francesca's Pick:
Lace and leather, it doesn't get much better!
Francesca loves the dainty details that have a statement.
Classy and girly is the way she goes for her holiday looks with a braided hairstyle and jewel toned eye liner!

Hope you enjoy your holiday season with this Crimson exclusive :)

   Crimson hearts Community

     Here at Crimson Hair Studio, we love Philadelphia, the people of our community, and when opportunities arise in which we are able to give back.  We wanted to take a moment to mention some of the great Organizations we have had the pleasure of working with over the past few months as well as some of the great Organizations our clients have founded or are involved with.

       Style Me Hired - "Style Me Hired gives free makeovers to men and women who are temporarily out of the workforce and are seeking employment. Over the past 2 years Style Me Hired has given hundreds of free makeovers to the unemployed to give them hope and restore their confidence as they seek employment. Through the years we have collected many inspirational stories of success, hope, restoration, healing, and happiness. It’s these amazing stories that continue to inspire us to Change Lives one Makeover at a Time."  

     The Crimson crew donated their time and skills last month, providing updated looks and styles for women hand-selected to participate in the Style Me Hired Program.  It was inspiring to see how a little kindness and a fresh look were able to provide these brave women with great confidence.  We wish them the best of luck as they re-enter the work force and set out on their career paths!! http://www.stylemehired.com/





     Locks of Love - As we mentioned in our last blog post, a client was in recently to donate 10 inches of her beautiful blonde hair to Locks of Love.  "Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under the age of 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.  They meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics."

     Locks of Love accepts donation throughout the year and are an excellent organization.  Hair needs to be 10 inches long and we will gladly do the cut here at Crimson and help you get it sent to the proper place! in. http://www.locksoflove.org/




     Clothes-Pin - Founded and run by a long time client of the Hair Studio's, Clothes-pin is a Center City Philadelphia non-profit organization that collects and distributes clothing to those in need.  "Via major sporting venues, volunteers collect, sort and distribute articles of clothing and sneakers to men's, women's and family shelters, local to each event.  Since witnessing the discarding of clothing at a major marathon in 2007, Clothes-Pin has collected and donated in excess of 65,000 articles.  Efforts are made possible by the generosity of the running community, partnering organizations, dedicated staff and our amazing volunteers, comprised of corporate groups, high school students, collegiate sports teams, friends, family and neighbors."  

     Crimson Hair Studio is proud to be a sponsor of this great organization.  To learn more and find out how you can help please visit: http://www.clothes-pin.org/

     Crimson Hair Studio prides itself on giving back  to a Community that has welcomed us with open arms.  In addition to the aforementioned Organizations, we have donated services to and helped sponsor events held by local schools and foundations near and dear to our hearts and also to the hearts of our clients.  We welcome possible future opportunities and thank all who we have worked with in the past!!