As a stylist, there are certain style icons of hair that you never forget: Twiggy, Rachael (Friends), the “Posh” cut, and most of all Farah Fawcett! With every era there is a cut or style that everyone wants. You all know what i’m talking about. When Victoria Beckham stepped out with her stacked, a-symmetrical bob, how many of your friends went out and got the same cut? In one day I did six in a row! I can do that cut with my eyes closed.

Well, as the cold weather is slowly approaching, everyone wants something “hot” for winter. Well, Farah (God rest her soul) is “hot” for winter. Artists always become sought-after when they pass, so why shouldn’t it be the same for haircuts? In tribute of Farah Fawcett, her style is coming back! Yay! Long, layered hair is in ladies. I’m not talking about those bone straight styles we get with a flat iron. Give your CHI a bit of hibernation time, and whip out those hot rollers. Long, sexy, bouncy, flirty hair is all the rage. Have a kick in your step and some bounce in your hair as we all pay tribute to Charlies original angel!

Okay, I know what you all are thinking…. How do I accomplish this look? Wash your hair with a volumizing shampoo (I know we have a recession and Pantene/Herbal Essence is easy on the pocket, but for a couple more dollars you will really see and feel the difference in a true professional product–Redken, Pureology, Paul Mitchell) . Next, towel-dry your hair to get most of the moisture out. Massage a dollop (handful) of mouse through your ends, then whip your head upside down and dry it completely with the blow-dryer. Meanwhile your hot-rollers should be plugged and warming up. Once your hair is dry, take small to medium sections and wrap your hair around the rollers , making sure your ends lay smooth on the roller. After rolling on the rollers give them all a spray (a pliable hairspray will do the trick), let them cool on your head for 15-20 minutes. Take the rollers out and give it a gentle finger comb, and your done!! We have great hair specials at our salon this winter, take a look at our SPECIALS page and buy one for you, and another for a gift. Go ahead..give the gift of….Gorgeous

Okay, so here is the badass guide for fall: SHORT HAIR CUTS TURN US ON!! Chop off that hair, liberate yourself and get a sexy short hair styles today! Lets face it, short haircuts are easier to style, always look good and there is something for everyone. Obviously not everyone can have a pixie haircut, but anything above the shoulders will do. Try something that is just shy of being able to be put up in a ponytail. If you can tie your hair back, it defeats the purpose of getting a sexy short hair style.

I know that cutting your hair off is frightening, so be sure you are ready. Look at pictures online to find styles you like and even styles you don’t like. If you give your stylist an idea of what you do and don’t like, it will give them a better sense of what you are looking for. Be open to ideas from your stylist, and most importantly, make sure you are on the same page before those scissors come out.

Convinced it’s time to get a new short hair style for fall 2009? Come to Miracles where we specialize in short haircuts and short hairstyles. Also check out our cold weather packages on our website for some awesome deals for highlights, haircuts and hair color. Click Here.

Fall is here and the new haircuts and hairstyles have arrived! Our stylists have just returned from Montreal, where they trained and checked out the hot new hair trends.

We invite you all to come in and get a new fall look. The scene up north is a bit of London underground mixed in with a touch of Paris flair. Big hair, hot rollers, lots of lift at the roots, smoky brown lowlights mixed in with caramel tones, and for men…the ivy league: short crop with a subtle side parting.

We have a brand new specials page on our main site.

As I rush out my front door every morning, it’s a challenge to spend hours in front of the bathroom mirror to be up to par with the women from decades past. OH, how nice to be in a silk robe, a fresh cup of hot coffee, and dozens of hot rollers in my hair while I carefully apply my make-up. The retro women of the 50’s and 60’s always left the house put together, and never, ever with wet hair. GHASTLY! Ladies, what is wrong with us?HISTORY is supposed to repeat itself, so, lets repeat what the women decades ago did: TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES!

Lets start with the obvious: HAIR. Here is what you need, don’t worry the list is short.

- Large hot rollers or a ceramic iron (1 inch if your hair is shoulder length or longer, smaller than and inch if your hair is shorter). Need a curling iron or hot rollers? Check out Beauty Choice and get Free Shipping Over $50…BeautyChoice.com

- Bobby pins

- Hair/finishing spray

- Comb/brush

Now, section out your hair and gently mist it with some spray. Take small sections at a time and curl them into ringlets (Shirley Temple or Goddess, whatever you prefer). Flip your hair over and gently separate or comb. Gently mist with spray again and that’s it!

Complete your look with some red lips, smoky eyes and a natural base makeup.

Need some extra inspiration, check out the women of Mad Men. Not only a great show, but a place for retro inspiration. Haven’t seen the this AMC original? Don’t be left in the dark, click on the link and purchase Mad Men – Season One DVD – Buy it here!

Tis the season to be giving and how wonderful to give a present that won’t cost you a dime. Next time you visit the salon, tell your stylist you want to donate your hair. Donate your hair to someone in need this holiday season! Here are three great organizations that make it easy to help others.

Wigs For Kids: Hair must be at least twelve inches long to donate

www.wigsforkids.org

Pantene Beautiful Lengths: Hair must be at least eight inches long to donate

It takes six ponytails to make a wig. Help spread the word!: Tell your friends about Pantene Beautiful Lengths . Think about it: every six donations make a wig! Getting six people involved provides 1 wig for a woman in need. Every inch makes a real difference.

www.beautifullengths.com

Locks of Love: Hair must be at least ten inches long to donate

Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. We meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses we provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.

www.locksoflove.org

Coloring your hair can be a big step, particularly if you’ll be lightening or darkening your hair more than a shade or two. While hair coloring can be done successfully at home, it carries with it a certain degree of stress and headache. There are so many factors to consider from selecting the proper shade, selecting the right products, to using them effectively. Sometimes you need the help of a professional hair colorist to get the results you want without falling victim to a “bad dye job.” If you need professional consultation before taking the big step, here’s how to find the right hair colorist:

Lately, all my clients have been asking what the new hairstyles for Spring 2009 are. Everyone wants to look hip and fresh for the commencement of spring. Although with today’s weather, I’m a little sceptical that it’s around the corner. Without further adieu, let me announce what’s hot with hair these days.

#1. Bangs! Look on almost any magazine cover, my bet is that the model on the cover is sporting bangs. Pick a bang, any bang: a side-fringe (side bangs), heavy “curtain” bangs, choppy bangs or even those tiny school-girl bangs.

#2. Open-Book Parts. Side-parts are over for the Spring. Part your hair down the middle with a clean flat-ironed hippie-chic look. Or, for you wild girls out there, try a body foaming mousse like Loreal Texture Expert Expansion Body Activating Mousse – 6.5oz, scrunch and diffuse or air-dry.

#3. Bob It. Your hair that is. Short bobs are HUGE for Spring. Don’t be a chicken, get a short, boyish style up to the nape of your neck. Wear it smooth and sleek or wavy. If you really want to step it up a notch, add some bangs to your short new do.

#4. My little pony. High ponies or low ponies, they are all the rage on the runway. Make sure you are using metal-free bands to avoid breakage like GOODY Large No Damage Elastic 14 pcs. To dress them up, wrap a section of hair around the base of your ponytail and secure it witha  pin.

#5. Fat Curls. Shirley Temple need not apply. Romantic hair is what we are craving this Spring. Get your 1 inch barrel curling iron (~ Hot Tools 1108 Pro Marcel Curling Iron 1″ ~is my favorite) and start curling. Short hair? Not a problem, use a smaller iron to get curls, but don’t get too close to the roots.

#6. You say “bun” I say “chignon”.  Swoop that hair off your neck. Put your hair in a ponytail, twist it round and round and secure it with a couple of bobby-pins. Keep it smooth in the front and loose or messy in the back. Use a smoothing serum to keep those frizzes down.