GENERATOR: July 2009

Beautiful Artwork!

I frequent a lovely Sheltie message board, Circle of Sheltie Friends, and on that board they have a feature called Mascot of the Month where two Shelties are named MOTM each and every month. Their story is written up and posted for all to see. Additionally, one of the resident Sheltie-a-holics compiles submitted photos of the MOTM to accompany the story.

Romeo has been chosen as one of the MOTMs for August 2009!

I checked out the board this morning to see that his story has been posted along with some absolutely stunning photos by our resident computer image guru, Mo. I've received permission from Mo to post them here and show off her wonderful work to the world!

Sporty Romeo

Romeo Candids

Keri Hilson Hair

Keri Hilson's Hairstyles - Summer Fall 2009 Celebrity Hairstyles

Keri Hilson has been taking the celebrity world by storm. Not only is she beautiful she has a knack for turning heads. Her style last year at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards definitely made some news. She has also been able to show you that she has no limits.
Keri Hilson's Hair in the past

If you think that you might to follow in this celebrity’s footsteps, take a look and find out what you need!
Keri Hilson's Short Pixie Hair and Short Curly Haircut

The first thing you want to do is take a look at your face shape. For Keri Hilson’s hair, you will need to have an oval faced shaped. You can even work with her hair if you have an oblong or diamond shaped face.
Keri Hilson's Latest Hair - July 2009

From there, you can easily add some great bangs or grow the hair out to medium length. Keri Hilson has been seen with a great fringe style as well. You can also find pictures of your with a medium layered style as well.
Keri Hilson's 2009 Hair

The fact of the matter is, Keri Hilson has a good knack for style. You can see her on the red carpet look fabulous as always. Take a couple of pictures to your stylist and see what they can do. They might be able to make some suggestions to make you look even better. Take a look at your face shape and find out if you can handle a Keri Hilson hairstyle. Try out some medium style with great layers. Or cut it off short, the choice is simply up to you!

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Long Hairstyles for Oval Faces

Long Hairstyles for Oval Faces - 2009 Summer Fall Hair Advice

The type of style that you choose for your hair should depend on the shape of your face. Any stylist will tell you that your hairstyle should accent your face. If you have an oval shaped face, then you are incredibly lucky. Oval faces are the most versatile out of all the shapes. Here are some great long hair tips for those with oval shaped faces.
Long Hairstyle for Oval Face

You may think that there is really nothing to having long hair. The truth is, long hair can become a bit boring after a while. If you have the long hair, do not cut it, simply spice it up just a touch! If you have no bangs and you like your part down the middle, try parting down the side. You can even talk to your stylist about getting some bangs.
If you do decide to have bangs, make sure that they are side swept. These are going to help shape your face even more. You can also take a look into adding some waves as well. Waves will definitely add some style and some spice that you might be looking for. You should stay away from short length layers. These will actually make your oval face look round. The main thing that you need to remember is you wanna look great. Choosing the right long style for your oval shaped face is not going to be hard at all. Start looking around at styles and waves and see what you can find!

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Long Hairstyle With Bangs

Long Hairstyle With Bangs - Summer Fall 2009 Hairstyle Ideas

There are so many hairstyles out there right now; it can be hard to choose which one you want! If you have longer hair, you may just need to spice things up a little bit. A long hairstyle with bangs would be the perfect way to go! Take a look here and find out which bangs you should choose for your long hairstyle!
Long Hairstyle With Bangs

There are so many different ways that you can cut your bangs. You can have them short and choppy. This will give them a razor effect. With short bangs like this, make sure that you trim them on a regular basis. You can also look into getting longer bangs. The bangs can be swopped to the side or they can come straight down. This really depends on what you like and what you are comfortable with!
Talk to your stylist and look at different celebrity pictures. The internet is a great source for pictures as well as information. Look around and print out a picture or two. When you are ready to see your stylist sit down with them and show them the pictures. This will give your stylist a better visual of what you actually want.
Once you have your style all ready to go, you are all set. Long hair with bangs is a hot look right now. Talk to your stylist about which direction your bangs should go. Bring in visuals and be clear about what you want. From there, you will be on your way to having another hot hairstyle!

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Men’s Hair Products You Must Try

Men’s Hair Products You Must Try!

When it comes to fashion and hair, it is not all about women. Many men out there care a lot about their hair. That is why there are certain products out there that are designed simply for men. Take a look and see which ones you might like to try out!
Men Should Use Hair Products!

If you are looking for a fuller head of hair, there are products out there that can help with that. These products come in the form of a conditioner of even a spray. You can find the product online or even at your local drug store. They do not cause damage to your hair and have been proven to be effective. Those of you who like to look stylish, probably like to use hair gel. The problem with hair gel is the fact that it makes your hair look wet. If you want the dry look, try using a putty of some sort. This putty can be rubbed into your hair and the molded the way you like it!
You will want to make sure that you get a product that is going to work for your hair. There are many products out there that are designed for all types of hair. Make sure that you read the label as well as the directions. Try not to spend too much on a men’s hair product. You should not pay more than $10 for any product. Take a look around and see what you can find. It may take a bit of experimentation on your part, but you will get it!
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Sarah Harding Short Hair

Sarah Harding's Short Hair - Cool Looking Short Blonde Hair

Looking for a haircut that allows you to go bold and go big? Sarah Harding has been one of those celebrities known to make a statement. Her bright blonde hair is a perfect example. Take a look at her current hairstyle and see what you like about it. Who knows, it may be time to cut off just a bit of that length.
Sarah Harding's Short Hair

Sarah Harding has a great short style that will work with most people’s hair. This style is simple and easy to manage. Her hair is a lot shorter in the back and her bangs are more prominent in the cut. This is something that would simply need to be dried and straightened in the morning. This basically means that you are look at ten minutes of making up your hair and you are good to go!
The style will work with any hair color out there, Sarah Harding has always been known for her fashion. Right now, she is enjoying her attention from the platinum blonde hair. The bangs are a great feature to play around with. You will either see Harding wearing the bangs to the side, or you can see them over her eye. This gives her a great look of mystery as well as elegance.
You may think of Sarah Harding and become reminded of supermodel Twiggy. The hairstyle is very alike. If you feel that this might be a great style for you, sit down with your stylist. Ask them to take a look at your hair and see what they think. If the hairstyle is going to work for you, then you should have no problem maintaining the perfect look!

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Vitamins That Make your Hair Shine

Vitamins That Make your Hair Shine

Everyone is always looking for news ways to make their hair shine. It has been medically proven for years that certain vitamins actually help make your hair shine. These vitamins can be taken once a day and they also help your health! Take a look and see which vitamins might make your hair shine!
The most popular type of vitamin that adds shine to hair is Vitamin B. Most shampoos will advertise that they are rich in this vitamin. When you mix this with your shampoo, you will be able to add some great shine. Vitamin B does come in a supplement form. You can typically find it at any drugstore you come across.
You might also want to take a look into taking a vitamin complex. Vitamins B6 and B12 are also excellent for hair shine. You will also be able to find these complex vitamins at your drugstore or even online! Try eating foods that are enriched with these vitamins as well. You can eat foods such as chicken, eggs and meat. Eating a proper diet is going to allow you to have great shiny hair.
If you are considering taking some form of vitamins, make sure that you talk to your doctor. A specialist will be able to look over your medical history and determine which vitamins you are able to take. Vitamin B is a great vitamin that will give you some of the best shine you will ever have!

How To Repair Split Ends

How To Repair Split Ends - 2009 Hair Care Tips

When it comes to maintaining your hair, the last thing you want is split ends. Many people have a few theories about how to repair your split ends. There are a couple of ways that you can repair split ends with or without any products! Take a look and see for yourself! Trimming about an inch off of your hair is a great way to get rid of those split ends. When split ends start to occur it typically means that the hair is dead. In order to keep your hair growing longer, you need to get rid of the dead hair. If you are not looking to cut nay of your hair, there are certain products out there that can help to repair the hair. Most of them come in the form of a shampoo that you will use on a daily basis. As time goes on, the split ends will repair themselves. Some people even seal their split ends. This method of repair is simply a temporary method that people use for special occasions. There are products that you can buy that will seal your split ends, take a look!
If you start to notice some split ends developing do not worry about it. There are many methods that you can use that will help you repair and get rid of split ends. Take a look at the various products that are on the market right now. You can even sit down with your hairstylist and find out what they might recommend,

Make Your Own Shampoo

Make Your Own Shampoo - Healthy Hair Summer Fall 2009 Tips

Many of us go to the store to buy some beauty supplies for our head. Well did you know that you can make your own shampoo? It will cost less than it will if you go buy shampoo from the store. Homemade shampoo is healthier than the store bought shampoo.
A simple way to fix Castile shampoo is to mix four ounces of soap flakes and one quart of water. Make sure to bring the water to a boil. Next pour the water over the soap flakes. Stir until dissolved. You may want to add some essential oils to your shampoo. Lavender is a great source for calming. It also makes a good ingredient for your shampoo.
Now there is a way that you can make herbal shampoo. Most people love herbs and want to use it in everything possible. Well you can have herbs in your homemade shampoo. All you have to do is to use a half ounce of dried herbs for each pot of hot water that you are using. You have to let the herbs sit for about 20 minutes.
For those of you that like a dry shampoo. There is an ingredient for you to make homemade dry shampoo. All you have to do is mix some cornmeal and one tablespoon of powdered Orris root. You will have to brush your hair well before applying the shampoo. Now rub the shampoo into your scalp. Brush your hair again. This may sound weird but it really works.
So if you are at home or away and have no source of getting some shampoo, just try these simple ingredients and you are on your way to a clean head of hair.

Straighten Your Hair With Sedu

Straighten Your Hair With Sedu

Have you always wondered how you could have ultra straight hair that are famously worn by celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston who effortlessly have gorgeous hair? Now you can; even if you have very wavy or curly hair to begin with!
Yes, that is right. The answer lies in using a high-quality hair straightening method known as Sedu Flat Iron. The method has been proven to be effective and have given rise to its own hairstyles; Sedu Hairstyles. This just goes on to illustrate the power that Sedu has in giving you super straight, flat, smooth and silky hair without any tangles and the likes. Let's see some of the reasons you should straighten your hair with Sedu.

• Straighten your hair without having your hair pulled and without damaging it etc.
• Compared to all other conventional methods, Sedu is the fastest method to give straighten your hair. In addition, it also stays straight, flat and smooth for a longer period.
• Sedu Flat Iron incorporates advanced technologies such as infrared heat and patented ceramic plates. The end result is smooth and silky smooth straight hair that is beautiful, classy, sexy and seductive!
• Sedu Flat iron (also known as Sedu Hair Straightener) is relatively easy and convenient to use. It will enable you to style your sedu hair in many different ways.

Along with the sedu hair iron, you should also maintain and care for your hair to enable you to have the perfect sedu hairstyle that is the envy of all your friends.

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How Often Should I Wash My Hair

How Often Should I Wash My Hair - 2009 Hair Care Tips

There are many questions that people want to know the answer. For instance, how often should I wash my hair? That is a question that we all may have a hunch about. Some said that you can wash your hair too much and others may say that you cannot wash it enough. Well we are about to see. Now some of us were told to wash our hair everyday to keep it clean and bug free. But did you know that over washing your hair will dry out your hair. This makes it easy to become damage and brittle.

Hair Washing Depends on the Condition of Your Hair

Some hair types and textures require the hair to be washed more than others. If your hair gets oily fast then you may want to wash your hair more often than just once or twice a week. Oil builds up in your scalp and clogs your pores to stop hair growth.
How often you wash your hair is totally up to you and your hair type. They're really is no limit to how often to wash your hair. Some people may wash their hair once a week, while others may wash their hair once a month. It really all depends on the condition or health of your hair.
You would want to make sure that you keep your hair washed always to help it to remain healthy. It is never too late to begin to give your hair the proper care that it needs to stay healthy and growing.

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Halle Berry Pixie Haircut

Halle Berrry Pixie Haircut - Short Hair Trend For 2009

The gorgeous Halle Berry has been known to wear a variety of hairstyles. Although she has been known to wear many variations of short hairstyles in recent times, it wasn't as late as 2004 that Halle Berry was seen wearing very long (waist length) curly hair. However, short hairstyles are known to suit Halle Berry best. A good example would be the Halle Berry Pixie haircut.

Halle Berry Pixie Haircut

The pixie haircut in itself takes a lot of self-confidence in a woman to wear it since it exposes the face to a minimum bear. Not every woman would be able to pull it off successfully. You will need to have the right face shape along with the right facial features (eyes and lips for instance). If you are looking for a modern and trendy short hairstyle, the Halle Berry Pixie haircut would be ideal.

Before anything else, you will need to get your hair to relax. Although you can easily find a mild relaxer in your nearest pharmacy, you will have to apply with utmost care as it is known to have a tendency to be able to burn your scalp. As such, I would recommend you going to your hairstylist to get your hair relaxed by a professional.

Using a generous amount of sculpting serum helps to style a pixie haircut. Brush your hair toward your face area using a one-inch ceramic round brush. When you are done, allow hair to air-dry.

Halle Berry's pixie haircut will accentuate your eyes and lips. If you have it, flaunt it!

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Latest Medium Hairstyles Trends in 2009

Latest Medium Hair Styles Trends for 2009 - Summer Fall 2009 Edition

The latest medium hairstyles trends in 2009 include some of the most dominant haircuts and styling techniques. Women love these styles for their versatility: they can work for short or long hair. The medium length hairstyle is ideal for women with long hair who want to change their look, but are not ready for a short hairstyle.

Medium Hair Ideas 2009

The new medium hairstyle trends in 2009 continue to include classics such as the bob, layered cut and Sedu, but the approach to hair color is different than in 2008. The most popular shades are solid colors such as rich auburn, sensual chocolate brunette and lively strawberry blond. For the woman who wants many different types of hairstyles to select from, this is probably the number one reason women who have medium long hair are able to solve their styling problem with a medium hair do because they look great with just about any facial shape.
Not only for easy, breezy casual looks, such as the shag and razor cut, the medium hairstyle trends in 2009 are the top choice for when it’s time to turn on the glamour for an elegant look. Take a look at the red carpet at any celebrity event and you will see beautiful updos, high and low buns, French roll, all variations of the bob and let’s not forget curls and waves via a perm. Medium hairstyles benefit greatly from perms, saving time and taking the hassle out of styling for about four to six months.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Haircut Styles

Cristiano Ronaldo Haircut Styles - Men Hair Trend Setter in 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo haircuts have continued to gain popularity with fans as a way to express their loyalty since 2008. This Portuguese soccer superstar has gained fame throughout Europe as part of the Manchester United team, only to stun the soccer world with his move to Real Madrid. CR has become an icon in the fashion industry with his masculine good looks and his shiny black hair.
Throughout his career, Cristiano Ronaldo haircuts have generally been very short and layered or styled in medium-length faux mohawks, allowing him to make fast and powerful moves without his hair becoming a distraction. He is well-known for his flexibility in his hairstyles, sometimes adding highlights to his jet-black tresses, complimenting his impeccable fashion choices in clothes. On and off the field, the haircuts of CR look fabulous.
Cristiano Ronaldo in Real Madrid and Portugal Shirt

Most of the Cristiano Ronaldo hairstyles in 2008 displayed classic examples of short layered cuts. But in 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo has started turning heads by wearing some of the latest and coolest haircuts. Turning on funky style befitting a sports start, Cristiano Ronaldo haircuts have additional height at the crown, which can be styled in a subtle and conservative way or allowed to be “messy-on-purpose” resulting in an unpredictable sexy look, either way Ronaldo always looks cool and totally handsome. Cristiano Ronaldo haircuts have made him one of the sexiest and stylish men in sports. The popularity of his style can be seen in the number of fans adopting the haircuts of this world-class footballer.

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Black Hairstyle

There are many favorite black hair styles around like braided, locks, sleek and straight, curly, short and funky or twisted and intricate hair styles. Whatever hairstyle you wish to choose, it is important to pay special attention to your facial features and bone structure. This is because some of the black hair styles can take your most beautiful facial features and make them even more stunning!

One thing to remember for the perfect black hair style is to take account of your build. For example, a close cropped black hair style does not suit one with a large frame. So remember to just make sure that your style and frame balance each other! The shape of the face too has to be taken into consideration when choosing the correct black hair style. Basically, there are five face shapes; oval, round, square, heart and rectangular. Whatever face shape you may have, it is better to choose a hair style that makes your face appear more oval. The reason the oval face is identified as the best facial shape is because of the perfect symmetry of some of the facial features it has, like the distance from the lips to the bottom of the chin.

Natural Shiny Hair Tips

Natural Shiny Hair Tips For Summer and Fall 2009

Today with the focus on the environment and natural living, there are many hair products being developed with all natural ingredients that keep your hair looking good. Natural shiny hair has also been the symbol of health and beauty; now there are more ways than ever to enjoy this asset.
Starting with the basics, understand that your hair and nails made of keratin, which is produced by your body and is affected by the quality of your diet. When your diet consists of mostly greasy fast food, your hair will not have enough nutrients to create the luster of natural shiny hair. You also can accelerate your hair growth through dietary supplements and physical exercise. These two combined with a healthy diet that supports your specific body type and chemistry can result in a head full of beautiful hair.
Harsh chemicals and extreme water temperature can damage the hair and your body. Avoid using water that is either too hot or cold when showering or washing the hair. For the best results use either cool or warm water to shampoo your hair and use the appropriate formula for your hair. Not only will your hair have more shine, it will be softer and easier to manage.
Everyone loves the look and feel of soft, natural shiny hair and conditioning your hair on a regular basis is a good idea. It’s been proven that conditioners work best if you leave it in your hair a few minutes longer and use lukewarm water to rinse.

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An Epic Playdate!

(You're really going to get sick of hearing those puns, Epic's momma!)

Meet Epic.

Epic is the cutest Jack Russel Terrier puppy EVER! As much as I love Shelties, I have to admit that they aren't really the cutest puppies, especially when you compare them to something like Epic.

Epic is owned by a friend of mine, mom also to Benny (you may remember Benny from "Ode to a Benny"). He is a fiesty little pup that is still firmly entrenched in the carpet-shark-learning-to-deal-with-my-terrierness stage. So, in his owner's endless pursuit to socialize the beasty, we met up for a play date.

Normally, Romeo will play with anything that moves and Gio will firmly ignore anything that isn't food or a ball. Tables were a little turned tonight, as Gio seemed to really draw Epic's attention and Romeo flatly refused to acknowledge the wee hairless beasty. Epic is still learning to get over the "just because it barks it doesn't mean it is going to eat me" idea, so the Shelties fit into that plan just nicely. In a Sheltie's world, barking goes hand in hand (err ... paw in paw?) with playing, and running, and excitement. At first, Epic was a little hesitant about the random loud noises, and there was a lot of this ...

But he figured out that the barking was in no way directed at him (unless he was monopolizing the ball), and came to deal with it all quite well.

Epic's first attempts to play with Romeo were thwarted when he became entranced with Romeo's (abnormally long) tongue, and decided that he would find out what it was in the only way that puppies now how ... with his teeth.

Romeo put a stop to that right away! And Epic turned his affections towards Gio.

Romeo finally did indulge Epic with some play, eventually.

But it was a lot more fun to just chase Gio around, mainly because Gio always has a ball in his mouth (BALLBALLBALLBALLBALL!!! *gasp* BALLBALLBALLBALLBALL!!). For a little guy, Epic has already learned all the important things in life ... ball drive and tug drive!

And being the stellar teachers that they are, the Shelties took it upon themselves to teach Epic a few other essentials.

Like how to scope out a good tree for peeing on.