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Look guides you can check before trying
Every guide tells you what a look is called, who it suits and exactly what to ask your stylist or nail tech for.
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Know the look before you book
A screenshot shows you a look. It doesn’t tell you if it works on your hair, or what to call it at the salon. Every guide covers that part.
- [1]Stop paying for cuts that don't suit you
- [2]Walk in knowing exactly what to ask for
- [3]Pick a look that fits your routine
- [4]Save the looks you'll actually book
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Hair
Haircut, hair color and hairstyle guides, with exactly what to ask your stylist for.
9 guides · Latest: Sleek bun ideas and how to do itNails
Nail designs, shapes and colors, with exactly what to ask your nail tech for.
8 guides · Latest: Holiday nails for Christmas, New Year and winterOutfits
Outfit ideas for fall, work and date night, built around pieces you already own.
8 guides · Latest: Christmas Day outfits for womenShoes & Bags
Shoes and bags worth buying, and the outfits to wear them with.
6 guides · Latest: Brown boots outfits for fallA better way
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Most of us save a photo, show it at the salon and hope. Here is what changes when you know what you’re asking for.
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Everything you need before you book
Each guide puts the fit, the salon ask and the looks in one place. Switch the tabs to see how one reads.
Who it suits
- Medium to long hair
- Thick hair
- Wavy hair
Skip it if
- Very fine hair
- Pixie length
- Tight curls without a curl specialist
What to ask for
“Long layers, face-framing from the collarbone, ends kept heavy.”
Look 1 of 4: Long butterfly layers on dark brunette
Who it suits
Every look is checked against your...
Hair type
Fine, thick, wavy or curly. The same cut sits differently on each.
Length
Some looks need length to work. We say when yours is too short.
Skin tone
Warm, cool or olive, so the color flatters you instead of washing you out.
Your week
Hands-on work or long days on your feet. Looks that won't survive them get flagged.
Upkeep
How often you'll be back in the chair, so you pick a look you can keep up.
In every guide
Every guide gives you...
The name
What the look is called, so you can search for it and say it out loud.
Looks to save
Several versions of each look. Save the one closest to your hair, nails or style.
Who it suits
Who it works on, and who should skip it before paying for it.
What to ask for
The exact words for your stylist or nail tech, under every look.
How to wear it
Styling steps and outfit pairings for the days between appointments.
Upkeep
How long it lasts, and what keeps it looking fresh.
What to ask for
Read it out at the salon. Walk out with the look.
Every look comes with the exact words to use, like these:
Long butterfly layers on dark brunette
Long layers, face-framing from the collarbone, ends kept heavy.Suits: medium to long hairSkip if: very fine hair
Mocha with rose gold leaf accents
Medium coffin, a soft mocha creme on most nails, two nude accents with rose gold foil leaves.Suits: medium to long nailsSkip if: very short or bitten nails
Long golden waves with a dark root
Golden blonde balayage on a light brown base, root kept a shade darker, warm gloss.Suits: light to medium brown hairSkip if: you prefer cool ash tones
Examples from our guides. Every look has its own ask.
Why check first
Anyone can save a look. We tell you if it suits you.
A pin shows one photo in perfect light. Your hair type, length and routine decide whether it works for you. Each guide says who a look suits and who should skip it, so you can decide before you pay for the appointment.
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Every guide, in one place
Browse by categorySleek bun ideas and how to do it
Sleek bun ideas from low and high buns to side-part and braided versions, with how to get a smooth sleek bun at home without flyaways, and what to ask your stylist for.
Hair · ColorFall hair color ideas to ask for
Fall hair color ideas from espresso and chocolate brown to cherry cola, copper and mushroom brown, with who each shade suits and exactly what to ask your colorist for.
Hair · StylesHoliday hairstyles for Christmas parties
Holiday hairstyles for Christmas parties and festive dinners: sleek buns, velvet bows, glam waves and easy updos, with how to ask for them and make them last all night.
Hair · StylesBandana hairstyles you can do in five minutes
Bandana hairstyles for every length: headbands, buns, low ponytails and braids, plus how to fold a bandana so it stays put and which fabric grips best.
Hair · ColorDark brown hair with brown highlights
Dark brown hair with brown highlights: chestnut, mocha and toffee looks, how subtle to go, and what to ask your colorist for so it grows out softly.
Hair · ColorGolden brown hair with blonde highlights
Golden brown hair with blonde highlights: warm bronde waves, face-framing pieces and braids, plus how to ask for it and keep the gold from turning brassy.
Hair · StylesHalf up half down wedding hairstyles
Half up half down wedding hairstyles: twists, braids, hair vines and floral pins, plus how to make the style last all day and where to place your veil.
Hair · ColorShort brown hair with caramel highlights
Caramel highlights on short brown hair: bobs, curls, bangs and pixie-length looks, where to place the color, and the exact words to use at the salon.
Hair · CutsButterfly haircut ideas to show your stylist
What a butterfly haircut is, who it suits, and the exact words to use at the salon, with looks to take to your next appointment.
Nails · DesignsHoliday nails for Christmas, New Year and winter
Holiday nail ideas that carry you from Christmas to New Year's Eve and through winter: chrome, velvet, metallic French tips, sparkle and deep jewel tones, with what to ask your nail tech for.
Nails · DesignsSimple Christmas nails for short nails
Simple Christmas nail ideas that work on short nails: red and gold French tips, tiny snowflakes, velvet cat eye and festive accent nails, plus what to ask your nail tech for.
Nails · DesignsThanksgiving nails to book before the holiday
Thanksgiving nail ideas in chocolate, burgundy, copper and cream, from simple fall French tips to turkey-free accent designs, plus what to ask your nail tech for.
Nails · DesignsBrown and white nail designs
Brown and white nail designs, from taupe swirls to chocolate and cream dots, with what to ask your nail tech for and how to keep the white from staining.
Nails · ShapesBrown coffin nail ideas to show your nail tech
Brown coffin nail ideas from mocha to espresso, what to ask your nail tech for, and how to keep the square tips from chipping between appointments.
Nails · DesignsBrown nude nails
How to choose a brown nude nail shade for your undertone, from latte to cocoa, plus 7 brown nude designs and what to ask your nail tech for at your next visit.
Nails · DesignsDark brown nail art ideas
Dark brown nail art ideas in espresso and chocolate, from gold outline tips to 3D flowers and bows, with what to ask your nail tech for at your next visit.
Nails · DesignsMocha brown ombre nails
Mocha brown ombre nail ideas, from a soft nude-to-mocha fade to chocolate ombre tips, with what to ask your nail tech for and how to do it at home.
Outfits · HolidayChristmas Day outfits for women
Christmas outfit ideas for women for Christmas Day at home or with family: cozy knits, festive colors, comfortable dresses and easy layers that look good in photos.
Outfits · HolidayHoliday party outfits for every dress code
Holiday party outfit ideas for office parties, Christmas dinners and cocktail evenings: velvet, satin and sequin looks, plus what to wear to a Christmas party for every dress code.
Outfits · FallThanksgiving outfits for women
Thanksgiving outfit ideas for women: comfortable but polished looks for family dinner, Friendsgiving and the day itself, with what to wear on top, the shoes and the layers.
Outfits · FallHow to style a brown dress
Brown dress outfits for work, weekends, weddings and fall days out, with the shoes, jackets, tights and jewelry that go with chocolate, mocha and rust dresses.
Outfits · Date nightBrown leather skirt outfits for fall
Brown leather skirt outfits for date night, work and weekends, with the tops, tights and shoes that go with brown leather minis, midis and pencil skirts.
Outfits · FallBrown sweater outfits to copy this fall
Brown sweater outfits for work, weekends and nights out, with the colors that pair best with chocolate, camel and mocha knits and which shoes to wear.
Outfits · WorkOutfits with light brown pants
Outfits with light brown pants for work and weekends: the tops, colors and shoes that go with beige, tan and camel trousers, with 8 easy looks to copy.
Outfits · FallPumpkin patch outfits for warm and cold fall days
Pumpkin patch outfits that look good in photos and still handle mud, hay and chilly afternoons, plus the shoes, layers and colors that work best.
Shoes & Bags · ShoesBrown boots outfits for fall
Brown boots outfit ideas for knee-high, ankle and suede boots: what to wear with them in fall and winter, from jeans and dresses to skirts and tights.
Shoes & Bags · ShoesBow heels outfit ideas that look grown-up
Bow heels outfit ideas that look polished, not costume: what to wear with black, cream and tan bow heels, and what to check before you buy a pair.
Shoes & Bags · BagsBrown tote bag outfit ideas for every day
Brown tote bag outfit ideas for work and weekends: what to wear with tan, cognac and chocolate totes, plus what to check before you buy one.
Shoes & Bags · ShoesWhat to wear with burgundy heels
Burgundy heels outfit ideas for fall: the colors that work with wine-red heels, from camel and cream to denim and black, plus tonal evening looks.
Shoes & Bags · BagsCream bag outfit ideas, plus how to keep it clean
Cream bag outfit ideas for every season, from tonal neutrals to burgundy and denim, plus simple care tips to keep a light bag looking new for longer.
Shoes & Bags · ShoesNude heels outfit ideas, and how to pick your nude
Nude heels outfit ideas for work, weddings and weekends, plus how to choose a nude shade that matches your skin tone so your legs look longer.
Common questions
Who writes She Gleams?
Our editors, Mira Sethi (Fashion Editor) and Sofia Marchetti (Beauty & Style Director). Every story has a named author with an author page.
Are the look photos real?
Many look images are AI-generated by our team to illustrate a style. They are not photos of real clients or salon work. When we show a product for sale, we use the retailer's image or our own photo of it.
Are any posts sponsored?
Sometimes. Sponsored posts say "Sponsored" at the top and name the brand that paid for them. We still write the copy.
Can I show these guides to my stylist?
Yes, that's what they're for. Every look has a "what to ask for" line you can read out or screenshot. For coloring or lightening, see a licensed professional and ask for a patch test.