Eva Longoria is by far most people’s favorite character on Desperate Housewives. She is a stylish, cut throat beauty that always gets her way. In real life she is a beautiful woman who always has a perfect hairstyle and perfect colored hair. Many find themselves desperate to get themselves a look like Longoria’s. The following will help you style your hair like Longoria.
Eva Longoria has long honey brown hair. Others describe it as a mix of mahogany and chocolate tones that have been kissed by the sun. Her looks are so versatile. One minute she has her hair long and straight and the next it’s wavy. Sometimes she wears it up. Any version of her style is gorgeous.
To start styling your hair like Eva Longoria’s you will want your hair dresser to cut your hair into a long layered shag cut. The length needs to be at least to your shoulders but longer is preferable. Layers should begin at the mouth level in front and a little bit longer in the back. By having the layers angled this way you have long soft layers and many styling options. Be sure that you don’t cut bangs for this style. Eva wears her hair with a middle part and frames the face.
Supplies Needed
Shampoo for color treated hair. This will help keep your hair from drying out and make the color last longer.
Conditioner for color treated hair. This will also help keep your hair from drying out and make the color last longer.
Clairol Natural Instincts in 18RG Golden Mahogany is a beautiful color to compare with Longoria’s
Large Round Vent Brush
Volumizing Mousse
Smoothing gel or Straightening Balm
Instructions
Most times we see Longoria she has straight hair that has been enhanced or curled or pulled up. The basic premise to achieving a look like Longoria’s is to start with the straight and sleek.
Blow hair dry with a large round vent brush.
Make sure you are blowing downward at the same time keeping the brush pulled tight so that the hair dries straight and the risk of frizz is reduced.
Use a smoothing gel or straightening balm throughout your hair to help keep hair smooth and sleek.
Separate hair into sections and begin to use the flat iron on the hair.
Start with the flat iron at the top of the section of hair and slowly work the flat iron to the bottom.
Continue using the flat iron until your hair is as straight and smooth as you want.
Shine enhancing serum can be used throughout the process to smooth hair and enhance the shine.
Eva Longoria’s look is a fun look that is feminine, flirty and fresh. Your style will always be current if you use Eva Longoria as your hair style icon.
Resources
http://hair.lovetoknow.com/Eva_Longoria_Hair_Style
http://www.ehow.com/how_2001711_eva-longoria-hairstyle.html
http://www.clairol.com/naturalinstincts/GoldenShimmer/index.jsp
