Archive for May, 2008

We at BSD like to make sure that we stay current on celebrity beauty trends. What’s in, what’s out, and who looks the craziest trying it?

So I was surfing the Internet earlier this week, and ran across a People Magazine Online slideshow on celebrity trends. It shows 13 celebrities and their “trendy” nail polish.

Here’s the run-down:

• Baby blue (Rihanna)
• Gold (Eva Mendes)
• Black (Debra Messing)
• Buff (Katherine Heigl)
• Gunmetal (Mischa Barton)
• White (Scarlett Johansson)
• French manicure (Victoria Beckham)
• Pale pink (Hilary Duff)
• Natural (Selma Blair)
• Orange (Fergie)
• Rose pink (Rihanna again)
• Dark red (Jessica Alba)

So … am I supposed to see a pattern here? I don’t see any sort of summer polish trend, other than ’somewhere over the rainbow”. It seems to me that this summer (and maybe always) “trendy” polish is just about being true to yourself and your style.

Those of you in the nail and cosmetology business: what do you think? Are there any polish shades that are really “in” or “out” this season?

It’s that time again. Everyone is getting ready for the big event – prom! So you have your dress, but what about your hair. It is just as important, if not more. You can tie in your theme with the right hair and make your prom unforgettable.

But how far should you go? You don’t want to turn your big night into a nightmare because of your hair. Here are some helpful tips for you and your hair.

Remember that simple is elegant. You can finish off your look with a graceful, sleek hair design.

It is a  statement of elegance. If your dress is overpowering, it is best to go minimal on the hair. This hair design is easy and you won’t have to worry about your hair falling halfway through your favorite song.

If you want your hair to stand out more – then messy is in! Just remember not to go overboard. Here is a great design for your night on the town.

You don’t want to look like you stuck your finger in a light socket. Sometimes messy doesn’t equal glamorous.

If you want to try something that is daring and unique – try and be reasonable with your hair. Here is a bad example of when you try an Asian-inspired hair design. You don’t want to look like a bird that has lost its way!

Now, here is good way to mix modern with the past. This 1920s inspired hair design will always be flawlessly beautiful and classic.

Now that you have some dos and don’ts of prom hair, you can start looking for your own design.

If you want to save on some cash for your prom look, try getting your hair done by cosmetology student. Some schools offer a student clinic so future cosmetologists can practice their new skills and it can be more than half the price of going to a salon.