Breast Cancer Fashion Show

October 2009 Fall Fashion Fantasy ~ A Celebration Of Hope!

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer found in women, coming in second behind skin cancer. In 2009, an estimated 192,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and over 40,000 of them will die from it.

So, in efforts to fight this tragedy, SO. CAP. USA Hair Extensions is holding a fashion show in hopes to raise money to donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Last years show earned nearly $500,000 in donations.

The event includes a brunch as well as a hair and fashion show. Participating hair designers will be applying Pink Hair for Hope extensions to guests for a donation for $10 er strand. While stylists will show off their fall designs on the runway .

The big event will take place at the Fair Oaks Marriott Hotel in Fairfax, VA

*October 4, 2009 noon-4pm

*Tickets are available with a $75 donation

*For more information call 800-428-8788 or go to: http://www.expertclick.com/NewsReleaseWire/Breast_Cancer_Awareness_Gains_Flair_With_Fashionable_Fundraising,200927467.aspx

9 Fall Hair Trends to Watch for

The blazing heat of summer is past, September glow is upon us, and the fall change is right around the corner. Road trip to Vermont anyone? Fall is not only a beautiful time in the changing seasons, but style has its most dramatic shake up as well.

Hairstyles for the fall range from short and clean, to a shaggy mess, with everything in between. As expected, extensions are still a huge part of the hair fashion mix this year, with super long extensions being a favorite choice for many Hollywood beauties.

Beauty Launchpad magazine has an interesting article this month on 9 trends to look for this fall. Here’s a clip from the article:

“This fall is about having an edge to your styles in order to balance out the super-feminine fashions,” informs Dean Banowetz, Joico celebrity spokesperson and lead stylist for Fox’s
smash hit American Idol. “They’re classic yet edgy, and detailed without being fussy. Length isn’t a factor for fall—both short and long hair are hot topics—but the training required to bring any length and style of hair to life is a must. To this end, classic haircutting shapes are key.”

Click here for the full article.