Published On:Tuesday, February 23, 2010

By JEFFARAH GIBSON

WHEN it comes to Caucasian hair, cut and colour are everything! Retro styles like classic finger waves or short bob cuts can be super hot. There are many styles women can wear no matter what hair type they have. If you want to "rock it out", giving the punk hairstyles a try or fringe boyish inspired trims, the ball is in your court, just make sure you select a cut that will suit your personal flair.

"Its really more of the hair cut when it comes to Caucasian hair. When the hair is shaped in a way that compliments the features of the face managing it will be breeze," Inger King professional stylist at Hair Team told Tribune Woman.

Women with long straight hair can spruce things up by adding a little color bringing out that extra edge.

"If a person wears their hair straight the majority of the time, to change things up a bit they can get low lights or highlights and add a few curls for a little bounce and volume," Princess Knowles stylist at The Plaza Beauty Spot & Nail Spa said.

Also women with naturally straight hair can get a different look by just one squeeze of a bottle.

"Products like Paul Mitchell sculpting lotion can do the hair very good. It allows versatility and can give straight hair that 'scrunch' or wavy look. It holds firm so you don't have to worry about losing your waves," Ms Knowles explained.

Short cuts can also be a good choice making a bold statement that will unleash your inner sexy at the same time. And despite what many may think, you can get multiple looks with hair this length.

Even though short cuts are not for everyone, there is a chance you may find a short style compliments your features more than a longer one.

For instance a short boy cut might hit the nail on the head, accentuating your eyes and lips, while framing the face. Or get a messy cut that appears to be unkempt but is contrasted gracefully with an elegant sweep bang. Short choppy cuts can add a lot of definition.

"Short cuts are very nice since they accentuate the physical features of the face and allow for detailed texture of the hair," Ms Knowles said.

After getting a cut, maintaining the style should involve washing regularly, and using the proper hair care products that will keep the hair looking and feeling great.

"Products are also very important because one should use a product that protects the hair," Ms King said.

Since people with this hair type often wash more regularly than others, Ms King said that while using a quality blow dryer is a good idea, allowing the hair to dry naturally so that you don't lose that extra shine can give your hair that perfect glow.

"If one decides to blow dry then they should use a hair seal to protect it from the heat. However I would suggest persons allow their hair to dry by itself to prevent breakage," Ms King explained.

If you ever thought about extensions as way of doing things different, Ms Knowles recommends avoiding bonding agents, or getting the extensions sewn in, because it is difficult to wash the hair , also the hair damages considerably by bonding agents.

She explained: "If the extensions are bonded to the hair and it is removed before it gets loose then this can result in complete loss of the hair follicle. When the hair follicle is lost then that particular portion of the hair will not grow back," Ms Knowles said.

"When it comes to getting the hair sewn in, I would suggest that be done for a short period. This is because this type of hair is soft and getting hair sewn in requires braids and it will not last at all," Ms Knowles said.

Face shape, and skin tone is key when it comes to selecting a style and hair colour. But before you make that step research, look at different hair magazines and consult professionals so that you get the most out of your look.