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The Dutch Braid is a fun flirty way to wear your hair this spring. "Dutch" meaning that pieces are added in from underneath so the braid looks like it's sitting on top of your head. And the braid itself starts on the underside of the hair and around the perimeter of the head. It's not hard to do, but kinda hard to describe. Luckily there are about a million how-to videos on Youtube. Go watch 'em now!
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Trend Alert: Glamorous Blow-Outs

This season glamour makes a return in the way of the big blow-outs. So, dig out those heated rollers and dust off that big round blow-dry brush. Don’t forget that glamour comes in many different forms so you can achieve this look with your natural curl as well. Let us know if you need us to help unlock your glamorous side. 904-853-6222 At Anna Sui spring/summer 2012 shows 40’s glamour...
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Trend Alert: Braids & Twist

Designers like Armani, Ashish and Valention highlighted all types of braids and twist during their spring/summer 2012 shows. Not feeling brave enough for some of the quirky twisted styles? You can always fall back on a simple side braid and still be right on trend. Have fun playing with this trend and as always let us know if you need any help. 904-853-6222 Giorgio Armani got twisted this season...
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Spring/Summer 2012 Trend Alert: Ponytails

Trend: Ponytails Perfect for the warm weather the ponytail ruled all on the spring/summer catwalks: from low-slung and casual to statement sectioned styles. If you are normally someone who feels they can’t pull off a trend then this is the trend for you. You could literally pull off this trend in your sleep. Here are some examples of how the hottest designer displayed this trend for the season....
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How to get the latest look for summer 2012

Don’t be afraid to get your hair wet in 2012 – or at least give the impression that it’s wet.  Amongst a long list of wet look 2012 hairstyles is the wet chignon.  Perfect for those days, when you don’t want to spend too much time on your hair, this loosely styled chignon is your friend. The best part about wearing the wet chignon is that it compliments both casual and formal attire....
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How to Fishtail Braid

Move beyond the basic plait with a fishtail braid. STEP 1 Separate hair into two equal sections at the back of the head. Fishtail braiding requires only two sections (not three, like a classic or French braid). STEP 2 Start the fishtail braid by holding the right section with your right hand. Then, using your left hand, pick up a small chunk (a half-inch) of hair from the outside of the left...
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Dutch Braids for Spring

As Scarlett Johansson is showing us the Dutch Braid is a fun flirty way to wear your hair this spring. ”Dutch” meaning that pieces are added in from underneath so the braid looks like it’s sitting on top of your head. And the braid itself starts on the underside of the hair and around the perimeter of the head. It’s not hard to do, but kinda hard to describe. Luckily...
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Cortello is giving the 1960′s hair revival a modern take

Some hairstyles have a habit of dipping in and out of fashion, while others are so classic they never seem to date.  Cortello loves drawing inspiration from Brigitte Bardot and other icons of the 1960s that were so seductive, so utterly sex kitten, that it’s hard to imagine their voluminous hairstyles ever being less than desirable . 2012 is yet again seeing a trend in 1960′s hair...
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Ombre Hair Color in Jax

What is Ombre Hair Color?  Have you started noticing that tons of celebrities are sporting this type of hair color. This trend is nationwide and our hair stylist at Cortello Salon are bring it to Jax. First of all you can get this hair color naturally. If you already highlight your hair you will start to notice a subtle lightening of the ends by giving it a month or so in between color...
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How to Fishtail Braid, step by step

Step-by-step. 1. Pull hair back into a ponytail. If this is your first time trying a fishtail, start by securing your hair with a disposable clear elastic or a hair bungee. 2. Divide the ponytail into two smaller, equal-sized ponytails. 3. Separate a half-inch section of hair from the outside of the left ponytail. 4. Pull this piece across the top of the left ponytail over to the right ponytail....
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