Can anyone help me understand why the human physique is wired to want whatever it can’t have? It’s as though human nature has damned us into this never ending cycle of want. This universal challenge has not escaped the perpetual dual between the curly haired girl and her frenemy known as the flatiron.

With the endless surge of straightening tools on the beauty market, the selection process for us consumers can become extremely overwhelming to say the least. Should I go for ceramic, tourmaline or have a fusion of the two?

Is the temperature dial superior to digital and that ever so discerning question, does size really matter? It’s a lot to take in for such a meager tool but these questions are imperative to not only selecting a quality product but also achieving the ultimate look you desire.

Flat irons can be your best friend or your worst enemy depending on how you look at the matter. Yes, heat is a cruel necessity to achieve that bone straight look especially for those with curly manes and with over usage can cause severe damage to the hair but come on girls does that ever stop us from doing it anyways?

Heat tools to us hair-a- holics are like bad boys to us girls, we know they’re no good but we have to have them anyways! And even with the influx of new technologies and products formulated to act as a heat guard we still can’t seem to win this war against the ever so hideous split end attack.

So what can we do? Essentially deep conditioning, finding a good heat protection spray and the right flatiron for your specific hair type is critical to minimize damage. This in part brings us to that oh so relentless dilemma of which flatiron reigns supreme.

Well, essentially this debate is all relative to your hair type, texture, length and the list goes on but as a natural curly haired girl with a thick, coarse texture the new Scissorboy Tourmaline flat iron definitely fits the bill.

Its 450 degree Fahrenheit capability and tourmaline plates were ideal to achieve the ever sought out bone straight look that is raging on the runways this fall season. And can I get a hallelujah that the temperature gauge was a dial wheel and not the ever so quick to malfunction digital screen which always seems to go hay wire at the most inopportune time.

The 1″ model made it easy for me to create texture, curls and volume with one tool and virtually deemed the curling iron obsolete in my hair styling regime. So as I bid a due to my search for the perfect flatiron I urge you to go on your own quest because there’s one out there for everyone.

Order the new Scissorboy Tourmaline flat iron now

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Each one of us colors hair at some point in our lives. There are different reasons for doing it. Also, many of us prefer visiting a colorist at salon because the results achieved in a salon are always better than the ones achieved at home!

To figure out how and why women color their hair, Wella Professionals recently surveyed over 1,500 women. The initiative called Wella Color Discovery Tour aims to help you discover your best look.

The tour has already covered cities like New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Miami and Dallas during the months of June and July. They will be visiting Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles this month. You can check out the tour dates to participate!

Don’t miss your chance to get a FREE hair consultation from a professional stylist with a top local salon. Wella’s mobile color studio offers you the opportunity to:

• EXPERIENCE the difference with professional products, exclusive to salons
• DISCOVER your most flattering look that will bring out your best features
• GET a FREE gift of professional styling products and a coupon for discounted color service at participating local salon.

A special sweepstakes has also been organized as part of the Wella Color Discovery Tour. You only need to submit your “before” and “after” photos to Wella’s Facebook gallery for a chance to win a trip for 2 to New York City for a free hair color makeover with a celebrity stylist.

Watch out for this amazing tour, which may come to your city soon! Good luck!

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Celebrity hairstyles are always requested by many in salons. They are often copied by people who want to achieve a look like their favorite celebrity star. There are various celebrity hairstyles which are entertained by stylists but Jennifer Aniston’s shag is the most popular hairstyle.

Jennifer Aniston’s iconic Rachel Green haircut from the hit series Friends, known as “shag” in hairdressing circles, is the most requested hairstyle of all time. The Daily Express reports that almost 11 million British women try out the bouncy, layered look which was created by stylist Chris McMillan and first worn by Aniston when she played character Rachel Green in 1994.

One reason why many women still like Jennifer Aniston’s ‘shag’ is because it gives a casual and bouncy look. One doesn’t need to work too hard to get that look. However, one thing to remember while achieving that look is to use professional hair shears while layering. That will give it a nice look and feel.

You can make use of Scissorboy shears as they are comfortable, sharp and ergonomic. They are made from Japanese steel and come in various sizes to suit every stylist’s hand. Order Scissorboy shears now!

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Janet Jackson has a brand new super short haircut. The singer was recently spotted with her new celebrity hairstyle outside of the Nobu Berkeley restaurant in London.

Janet Jackson has taken up a brand new hairstyle for which she ditched the long flowing locks of her weave. She has chopped off her locks with hair shears for a much shorter and all natural look.

Janet is not often seen changing celebrity hairstyles. It seems that is the reason why so many of her fans have expressed their opinion about her new ‘do. The 44 year old singer has been sporting her famous long and luxurious locks for years and now she has cropped them really short.

Celebrity hairstyles are always talked about a lot. Remember the drama when Robert Pattinson cut his hair? Right now the new craze for many is to have the Justin Bieber hairstyle.

Janet Jackson is presently promoting ‘Why Did I Get Married Too’ So maybe she got a new ‘do for her new video. Recently, Lady GaGa changed her hairstyle by getting rid of the extravagant hair pieces for her latest music video for “Alejandro.”

Janet does look really different with her new ‘do. So did you like the new Janet Jackson hairstyle?

Photo Credit: http://thedailyfix.com

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Victoria Beckham was seen sporting a long bob as she arrived at Heathrow Airport to catch a flight back to Los Angeles. The former Spice Girl revealed her brand new hairstyle, reminiscent of the one worn by her Posh Spice persona.

Victoria keeps trying out various celebrity hairstyles. She’s never afraid of trying out new looks. The mother of three has experimented with a variety of hairstyles but she always seems to return to the Pob, or the Posh bob as it has come to be known.

It seems she had decided to go back to her long bob some time back. That was the reason why she had been keeping her hair tied back for a number of weeks. This is the first time she has provided the first glimpse of her longer locks.

Victoria was recently named the World’s Most Glamorous Celebrity in a poll by MaxFactor. She easily edged past strong competitors like Angelina Jolie and Dannii Minogue to top the poll.

Though she is not always considered a fashionista, but Victoria was pictured wearing a black dress, cardigan and over-sized sunglasses as she was strolling through the airport. The former Spice Girls singer seems to carry her celebrity hairstyles really well.

Victoria Beckham hairstyles have a short life span. She is renowned for getting bored with her hair very quickly. Therefore, it will be interesting to see how long she can stick with her current style.

Do you think Victoria Beckham’s new look qualifies her to be a style icon? Tweets us your thoughts:@TheScissorBoy

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A special haircare workshop will be organized as part of The Lifestyle Etiquette 101 Workshops Series. This series will be held during May 13 – 15, 2010 and celebrity stylist Tippi Shorter will conduct this special workshop.

Tippi Shorter is a leading hairstylist and colorist in the entertainment and beauty industries for the past 15 years. She is also the Spokesperson for Pantene and Clairol.

In this workshop, Tippi will share her insider techniques to help you choose the best hairstyle based on face shape, bone structure, hair texture, age and personal style. She’ll also give her recommendations on color options for the summer season.

Tippi will guide the participants about which products are best suited for your hair type. You will also learn the secrets that will help you to get and maintain healthy hair, while creating that perfect polished look.

Tippi Shorter is an acclaimed stylist and colorist who has worked with man red carpet celebrities. She has styled the likes of Alicia Keys, Keri Hilson Beyonce, Iman, Rihanna and Vanessa Williams. Her work has graced the covers and editorial pages of trendsetting magazines like Elle, Essence, In Style, and Vanity Fair. Her beauty tips are often quoted in weekly magazines like Life & Style and OK!

Often referred to as the “Queen of Healthy Hair” Tippi will kick off The Lifestyle Etiquette 101 Workshop: The Complete Guide to A Healthy, Stylish & Fulfilled Life with her Haircare & Styling Workshop.

The event will begin on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the Marine Centre, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. To register and book your tickets, visit www.terrydonovan.net

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Each one of us needs a haircut and mostly we visit a salon to get a new hairdo. Whenever we are at a salon we see stylists using hair shears, which is a fundamental equipment for them.

Hair shears is an excellent tool to cut hair. Some stylists prefer to use clippers and razors as well, but mostly hairdressing scissors are their first choice.

Hair cutting is easy and swift while working with clippers and stylists use them when a client intends a simple haircut. However, when a new style has to be achieved, hair shears prove to be more helpful.

One of the common misconceptions amongst many of us is that clippers can’t be used to cut women’s hair. However, this is not true. Just like hair shears, clippers too can be used to cut hair for men as well as women.

The primary reason why stylists love using hairdressing scissors is because it allows them more versatility to cut hair in tight places. Hair shears also allow more dynamic range of motion and cutting angles which is not possible with clippers.

Hair shears are routinely used by stylists for various barbering actions. The availability of different scissors like Thinning shears, Lefty scissors, Yoko scissors, etc. makes them popular over clippers. Each of these hair scissors are used for specific actions, like Thinning Shears are used for reducing the volume.

Every client wants to feel good about their new look. Therefore, stylists must ensure that they make use of good quality hair shears to delight their clients!

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Lady GaGa hairstyles are frequently evolving. She never likes to keep the same celebrity hairstyle for long. Her new look is a mega lemon beehive.

Lady GaGa revealed her new style on the Japan leg of her MAC Viva Glam promotional tour. Her large beehive hairstyle comprises of many bobby pins and her stylist would have had a hard time to fix them up and then cement the beehive properly.

The short look has been the popular celebrity hairstyle this season and everyone is looking to snip their hair with hair shears. Its surprising to see that Lady GaGa adopted a beehive. May be she wanted a style that could stand out from the rest and her beehive hairstyle is definitely standing out. Isn’t it?

The beehive hairstyle is also known as the B-52, for its similarity to the bulbous nose of the B-52 Stratofortress bomber. It originated in 1958 and Margaret Vinci Heldt is regarded as its creator.

Lady GaGa is never content to keep the same look for too long. I wonder what will follow this customized celebrity hairstyle of the Paparazzi singer.

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Heidi Klum has debuted her new bob after growing ‘bored’ with her old look. This celebrity hairstyle was unveiled by the supermodel last night when she visited The Tonight Show in LA.

Heidi Klum’s new shaggy bob haircut is a surprise for many. The German beauty has always been known for her long and honey blond hair.

She has been experimenting with her hairstyle recently. Initially she tried to pull her hair back and tie them in a ponytail, but this time she has gone for a more drastic change and have snipped her hair with the help of professional hair shears.

When Jay Leno asked Heidi about her celebrity hairstyle, she said, “I got bored as we all do once in a while as girls.” She went on to say, “Whenever I get bored I change it. I grow it then cut it, grow it then cut it. For some people they never change it and it works for them but for me I get bored.”

Heidi Klum’s bob haircut seems to be a practical hairstyle for a mother who has to look after her four children. Also, she can alter her celebrity hairstyle anytime by simply adding some extensions.

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International Fantasy Hair Competition 2010 will be held on April 22, 2010. This event features the nation’s best stylists who compete at the highest level of their craft.

International Fantasy Hair Competition 2010 will take place at Verizon Wireless Arena 7 PM onwards. Many stylists will be flocking to Manchester to seek the ultimate venue to display their hairtistic abilities! We will also see the contestants fight to win the top prize of $7,000!

Many stylists will be displaying their amazing work at the event which has culminated after months of hard work. The models will be sporting various hairstyles and designs. The stylists will be using various hair extensions and colors to give the style a new and weird look, which makes you say WOW!

The judges for International Fantasy Hair Competition 2010 come from across the country to witness the amazing designs created and displayed right here in Manchester. These include John Clayton, Dale Dees, Karrie Fonte and C. Adrian Morris.

Judges will analyze each entry based on three areas: a maximum of 10 points will be awarded for Creativity, 5 points for Over-All Appearance, and another 5 points for the Model’s presentation on stage.

Tickets are available to the general public for $35 each. To book your tickets and for more information, visit: www.nhfoodbank.org

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