Elegant Hairstyles & HairWearing your hair tastefully Elegant hairstyles are usually more important than one gives credit to. Actually, an elegant hairstyle does more than give a neat and groomed appearance. It shapes your face and helps your communication skills. Just as not every clean face is a groomed face, not every hairstyle is favoured by the elegant. Sometimes no matter, how you dress or speak or carry yourself, if your hair is wild or just inappropriate to your personality, it can damage your overall classy look. Your Hairstyle influences People's Impression Of You Just a quick example, we quickly judge people by the hairstyle. Just imagine what kind of hair of a few people examples below: 
A rock star. A gangster. A queen. A princess. A tattoo artist. A ballerina. A cheerleader. I'm sure we all have stereotype images. It is completely natural to stereotype. Last week, my partner and I went to rent a car from this old dingy workshop. We found the inexpensive deal online and we just drove to the place without having been there before. The guy that came out to greet us was not in a suit, had longish hair with sideburns and a cab worn backwards. For a moment, we all thought it was a scam. It wasn't. But point is, we almost automatically get our defenses up from perhaps meeting an unsavory character. No matter how elegant your dress is, if you have blond roots showing from your dark hair, it is going to ruin your look. Of if you showed up to a party with greasy flat hair, you might look plain and washed out. Remember, not every hairstyle is elegant. 
So how do we achieve elegant hairstyles? It requires a little thought and initial effort. Having a clean, neat, flattering elegant hairstyle is not something that comes by naturally (at least for some of us anyway). There are more than several elegant hairstyles to choose from, but the choices are determined by 1) Your face shape 2) The kind of lifestyle you have Your Face Shape Generally, if you have an oval face, you suit most hairstyles. If your face shape is square, it is best to sport a shorter hairstyle and leave some hair around your cheeks to shape your face. If you have a round face, you may try side bangs or a step layer around the sides of your hair to give an oval illusion. If you have a heart shaped face, do not tie your hair all the way back, play around with soft curls to balance out the lower half of your face to your top half. Other features of your face that you should take into consideration when selecting a hairstyle There are many other types of faces that might not clearly define a "face shape". For instance, some people who have a very high forehead, looks very attractive in an certain elegant hairstyle, and others, not so. The shape of your eyes... far apart, a little close to each other, droopy, slanted also can be dramatically affected by your hairstyle. Cheekbones are also another area that drastically is affected by hairstyle. A friend I know cut straight bangs and suddenly her very gorgeous cheekbones simply 'popped out'! Whatever weight you are at the moment also affects your best hairstyle choice. Whether you are on the too thin or slightly overweight affects your choices as well as influences your overall body shape. My point is, do consider all these factors and not just your face shape when picking an elegant hairstyle. Finding a hairstyle that suits you, that you are comfortable with (and lastly something that you can replicate and maintain) are keys to having "elegant hair". Or simply looking elegant with your hair. How can we do that? Consider reading up about face shape from reputable websites, though do not copy wholesale but make up your mind about your own look and what you think looks best on you. Sometimes it is good to experiment a little. Google now: "Hairstyles for every face shape!" I've checked out a few websites in order to recommend to you however I don't agree with all of it. I decided its probably best to check them out yourself as you'll know your own face better!Highly Recommended: Visit a good stylist and have him comment on your face shape. Talk to him a little bit more BEFORE you get radical and revamp your hairstyle. Your Lifestyle If you find yourself with sufficient leisure time, it is thus okay to have a higher maintenance hairstyle. Usually this includes having a whole different colour to your natural colour, highlights, short bangs or layers, permed or curled hair. If you are relatively busy, I suggest for you not to get your hair coloured more than 2 shades lighter or darker. This is so that if find yourself unable to get to the salon or spare a couple of hours to do it at home, you'll probably be able to get away with it. Leave your fringe long and layer your hair. You'll be able to do very different looks for each season with relative ease. Elegant Hair The principles or elegance are also applied to hair. Clean, neat, without dandruff. Always in place. Hair should never too short, or too long (especially if you aren't that young anymore). It should never cover your eyes or more than 20% of your face. It certainly should not cause you to flip or touch it when you speak. Roots should never be shown, tangles should not be visible, not should it irritate you, or irritate visually of someone else. It should not look ridiculous. When you are speaking...Never touch your hair or twirl your finger or check for split ends or try to smoothen out the tangles in your hair when you are in a conversation with someone! Elegant Hairstyles
There are a few styles that will always be classically elegant, 1) Elegant Chignon 
This simply means the hair is pulled back into a bun. You can also wear your hair up in a classic french twist. Wearing your hair up, frees stray hairs on your face, irritating your neck, and does not distract your company. It goes with almost everything from day wear to a smart casual style, a business work style to an elegant evening.2) A mid to high ponytail. A very elegant and chic look for casual to semi casual day time look. It goes with almost everything. 3) A half ponytail worn at the top of your head. A feminine and elegant look that goes with dresses and is neater than letting all your hair down. In very professional situations, letting your hair down is a no-no (though I must say for the smaller companies, the standards have slackened). This is a very smart alternative to achieve the clean and clear face look, without looking too harsh. 4) A poufy top. This look is achieved by using a barrette for your long fringe pulled back, or pins, or by back combing your hair with hairspray to comb it in. You can also use a hair band. You can either wear it up like chignon or tie it with a pony tail. It is very chic and looks less sloppy than a ponytail which sometimes can be if you have layered hair. 5) A simple hair band The hairband to push your hair off your face in a neat manner. It only takes a minute to brush your hair and wear your hairband. You can even wear with your ponytail. A classic look. A hairband is useful especially you are running short of time.
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People look at you when you speak. Your words have more impact. No one wonders when you last washed or combed your hair. They admire your beautiful skin and pretty smile. 
As they say, simplicity is the best. 
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