Queen Latifah Medium Straight Hairstyle


Added: 12 May 2010

Queen Latifah has always been a maverick of style, but this haircut and color is particularly stunning. This actress-slash-singer-slash rapper knows how to show off those high cheekbones and warm creamy complexion with her asymmetrical graduated bob and glowing makeup. Ladies with medium-dark skin tones take note- you can rock dark golden blonde and look fabulous, just like the Queen of Cool herself.

Queen Latifah has medium dark skin, with warm undertones. For women with a similar skin tone, going light can be tricky. Often, the end result is brassy, not blonde. To reduce the amount of yellow in your hair when you lighten it, go for a beige or ash shade of blonde or light brown instead. This will give a much more natural end result and most importantly, get rid of those unwanted orange and gold tones!

There's not much point to a great color if the cut is less than fabulous. Queen Latifah shows off her features with this ultra-stylish graduated bob that is cheekbone length on one side, and just skimming the shoulder on the other. With a deep side hair part and layered fringe, this haircut is super-slimming on round and square face shapes, not to mention super-stylish!

This magnificent look is cut shorter on one side to create an asymmetric look which is great for those who like to be the center of attention. This fabulous hairstyle will need to be trimmed every 4 -6 weeks to maintain the shape and style.


Hairstyle Suitability Rating: ★★★★★
Hairstyle Popularity Rating: ★★★★★

Hairstyle Type

Category
Alternative
Length
Medium
Elasticity
Straight

Haircut Technique

Type

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
oval,oblong,square,diamond
Hair Density
Medium/Thick
Hair Texture
Medium/Coarse

Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Height
Any
Weight
Thin/Average

Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Ears
Small/Average
Nose
Small/Average
Glasses
No

Styling

Time
30 minutes
Tip
Apply a small amount of smoothing shine to your top sections for shine and hold.
Products
straightening, smoothing shine, lacquer
Tools
blow dry


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step 1

Squeeze a small amount of straightening balm into your palms and then rub your hands together before smoothing the product evenly through damp hair.


step 2

Using the corner of your comb and standing in front of a mirror find the middle of your right eye and then drag the comb straight up slowly until you reach your hairline and then continue back in a straight manner to achieve an even right part. A side part is great for longer face shapes because it creates the illusion of width.


step 3

A medium radial brush is used on medium to long hair types to smooth out wavy or curly hair textures or to add body to straight hair. When selecting a radial brush, always use one with a pure bristle as this will not tear or damage the hair.


step 4

To blow-dry under, start at the nape/back and place your brush under the section of hair close to the nape. With the dryer held up over the hair, pull the brush from the roots and continue to the mid length's, keeping the blow-dryer following over the top. Once you reach the ends, curve them under. Repeat this step until the section is completely dry.


step 5

To blow-dry the sides, take out a small section of hair from the front and clip the rest of the hair away. Next, place the brush under the section and then pull the brush and hair forward around your face (this curving motion creates body). Place the hair-dryer on top of the brush until you reach the ends and then turn the ends under. Repeat until dry.


step 6

Take a section of your hair no wider than the diameter of your brush. Place your brush under and at the roots of your section. Then with your blow-dryer above, drag the brush up through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair following with your blow-dryer and pulling the hair to the left. Repeat until your hair is completely dry.


step 7

Take a section of your hair no wider than the diameter of your brush. Place your brush under and at the roots of your section. Then with your blow-dryer above, drag the brush up through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair following with your blow-dryer and pulling the hair to the right. Repeat until your hair is completely dry.


step 8

Apply a very small amount of smoothing shine to the palms of your hands and then run it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Be careful not to add any to the roots or a large amount to any section of the hair as smoothing shine can be very heavy on the hair, weighing it down and making it appear oily.


step 9

Lacquer is great for strong hold. A small amount is all that is required to finish and should be applied from an arms length distance to the entire style.




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