Beautiful Braids for Short Hair

Published by on December 6th, 2011

When you have short hair, there’s not a lot you can do with it, right? Wrong! Even though short hair is super low maintenance and doesn’t seem to be able to offer much in terms of styling, you can still create amazing looks.

How about braids? Braiding short hair sounds virtually impossible, but there are a few ways to do it. Here are some types of braids you can try on your short, chic locks.

Crown braids

Like the name implies, these braids are constructed around your head and provide the illusion of longer locks. You can do this braid even with chin-length hair or hair that is long enough to be divided in two and braided into double plaits in order to complete the crown braid.

Zig-zag braids

If you have experience braiding hair, or if you want to try something different, you can create s-shaped or zig-zag braids that travel down the back of your head in curves or corners. You might have to practice for a while to accomplish this style of braid but the results are worth it.

Horizontal braids

This is a good style for shoulder length hair. Work the braid from one ear to the other instead of up to down. You can tuck the braid tale under the braid to make the style appear cleaner and more accomplished.

Double upside-down braids

This is a cute, quirky style that looks great on short hair. Make two braids on either side of a centre part from the bottom up and tuck the tails under the braid or curl them around on the top.

To smooth down those annoying little bits of hair that tend to stick out you can apply some gel or another holding product to keep the braid polished and glossy. Good luck!

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Benefits of Hair Salon Scissors

Published by on December 5th, 2011

What are the benefits of hair salon scissors? Ever wondered why professionals always stick to these tools in order to create results? Let’s have a look at some of the advantages you can obtain when you use a great pair of hair salon scissors.

Sharpness

With hair salon scissors, you won’t have to constantly sharpen the blades after every cut like you would have to do with cheaper scissors. Hair salon scissors can retain their sharpness for much longer and perform in a superior way. These are trustworthy scissors that you can always count on to provide smooth, precise cuts leaving the ends looking clean and professional.

Ergonomic

Hair salon scissors are specially designed for hard work. This means you won’t feel the strain as much when you are using hair salon scissors, even if you have to snip and cut and style every day. Cheaper scissors don’t offer this luxury and can often cause problems later on if used frequently. Hair salon scissors are comfortable to use and adapt to your hand and rhythm easily, plus you can choose from a variety of handles to find the one that benefits you the most.

Durable

With hair salon scissors you have a good quality tool that will last you for years. Since these scissors are made from durable materials, you can count on them to offer you great results for a long time. Cheaper scissors have a limited lifetime and even more limited sharpness. Professionals would much sooner pay more money for a durable scissor than waste money (no matter how little) on a cheap scissor that will only cause problems.

So you see that owning hair salon scissors in itself is a huge benefit because you can get more work done properly and without tiring yourself out too much. This is why this tool is so essential to professionals!

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Using Argan Oil for Your Hair

Published by on December 2nd, 2011

Argan oil is well known for its amazing properties when used on your body, but how to reap the benefits when using it on your hair? Not a lot of people realize the amount of good they can do for their locks when using pure argan oil, especially if their hair is dry, lifeless and frizzy.

Argan oil contains a lot of enriching nutrients such as vitamin E, Omega 3 and Omega 9 fatty acids that are unsaturated, giving your locks the nutrition it needs. The fatty acids can easily penetrate the hair shaft and are able to repair any damage done to the hair follicles. Argan oil is also excellent for promoting shine in dull hair by locking in natural moisture successfully. You don’t have to worry about the oil making your hair too greasy, since argan oil for hair is super light and easily absorbed. Even if your hair is fine, this oil doesn’t weigh down the strands thanks to its very low density, plus it makes your hair look and feel softer.

For hair that is damaged from heat styling tools or chemical straightening, argan oil can fix it up by restoring the strands, repairing split ends (preventing them from happening) and stimulating growth.

What’s the best way to use argan oil for hair? You can heat the argan oil and apply it to your hair and scalp. Dip a towel in hot water and wrap it around your head, the heat stimulates absorption in the follicles and produces better results. Wash your hair with soft shampoo and conditioner next and enjoy soft, shiny and healthy locks. This is an excellent and effective treatment for dry and dul locks that have suffered damage. THose experiencing hair loss can also benefit greatly from the use of argan oil and it’s enriching properties.

 

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How to Look After Color Treated Hair

Published by on December 1st, 2011

Changing your hair color is like a breath of fresh air to your styles. It gets you out of the monotony of having to wear the same hair everyday. But those colored locks have to go through a specific chemical treatment in order to flaunt that new color. These chemicals can be damaging to hair, so the right care is needed to keep your tresses vibrant and healthy.
One of the first things to avoid is chemical straightening or perming. Since your hair has already gone through a chemical process, it’s not recommended to go through another. If you absolutely must straighten or perm it, make sure to do it at least 2 weeks before coloring it.

Here are some more tips on how to care for your color treated hair:

•  Get your hair trimmed every 4 to 6 weeks to get rid of split ends and stimulate growth. THis will make your locks more manageable.

• Use specially formulated shampoos and hair products designed for color treated hair. If you wash your hair daily, shampoo once and massage it in gently. Try not to wash too often to conserve color. When conditioning, concentrate on the ends more. Applying a deep conditioner once a month is also a good idea.

• Untangle your locks with a wide tooth comb to minimize breakages, especially when your hair is wet.

• Avoid heat styling tools like blow dryers, straighteners and curling irons. If you must use one of these tools, use thermal protectants and make sure the tool uses good quality heating materials.

• Styling aids like mousse, gel or spray can dull the natural shine of your hair, so try not to use them too often.

• Avoid chlorine, as it can affect the color in your hair. If you do come into contact with this chemical, make sure to wash it out as quick as possible.

• Stay out of the sun when possible to avoid excessive exposure as it can affect the color.

• Color your entire head no more than twice a year to prevent damage.

 

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Best Hair Extensions for Special Occasions

Published by on November 30th, 2011

Want to look absolutely fabulous on special occasions? What if your locks are short or too thin and the possibility of having long, thick and flowing tresses is practically zero? Don’t worry about it, you can use hair extensions and obtain great results.

When you have been invited to a wedding, prom or other formal event and you want to wow with your locks, you can use the same techniques celebrities use. The best hair extensions for special occasions are essential for looking amazing and showing off wonderfully long and thick locks.

The best hair extensions are those that look completely natural. There’s nothing worse than showing up with extensions that don’t blend in with your hair or look tacky and artificial. Using hair extensions made from human hair is the best way to appear natural, plus, this type of extensions have a lot more styling freedom. Since human hair is like your own hair, you can heat style it, wash it, cut it and color it normally. You don’t have this freedom with synthetic results, or enjoy such natural results. When you use 100 percent high quality human hair, the strands can blend in perfectly with your hair even if it is a shade or two darker or lighter.

The type of hair extensions you want to use depends on your personal styling needs. Clip ins are becoming increasingly popular because of how easy they are to attach and remove. These extensions are long lasting when made of 100 percent human hair and are easily maintained. Each weft is lined with clips that are fastened to your hair in layers to provide instant and natural-looking thickness.

For special occasions, flaunting 100 percent natural hair extensions is the best thing to do, your styles will look believable and beautiful and most importantly, no one will suspect you are wearing hair extensions!

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Casual Wavy Hairstyles

Published by on November 29th, 2011

Having wavy hair is a blessing for many, since there’s already lots of lovely natural texture to work with. But sometimes having the same hairstyle can be coring and you need to spruce things up a bit. If you don’t have to time to create a super-polished ‘do, there are lots of casual hair styles you can attempt, and it doesn’t matter if your hair is short, medium or long. Here are some pointers:

Short casual wavy hairstyles

The advantage of short hair is that it doesn’t take a lot to maintain and it usually falls into place quite easily. When you have wavy hair you can choose from a variety of styles including short, messy layers or one-length look, whichever adapts to your requirements and facial features the most. Short wavy hairstyles on naturally wavy hair lets your tresses take on its own growth patterns, creating more body since there’s no weight to pull the hair down. You can save a lot of time and money with a short wavy hairstyle.


Medium casual wavy hairstyles

These hairstyles are softer, fuller and casual looking, varying from one length looks, graduated layers or messy layer cuts. You can have an easy time with naturally wavy hair that’s medium length because it takes on a natural shape with natural volume. If you want to create a casual wavy hairstyle with products or heat styling tools, it can take a bit more time but there are simple methods such as scrunching, braiding and ruffling to gain more texture. With medium length wavy hair you can also pull it back into a ponytail or bun to keep it out of your eyes.


Long casual wavy hairstyles

These are a lot more flowing and lush looking, with the added weight of the hair pulling don on your hair to make it appear longer. You can choose from shoulder length graduated layers, one length styles or messy layers. Long hair has a lot of versatility, especiall when its wavy, and you can create more elaborate looks when the mood grips you.

 

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Best Hair Curlers for Straight Hair

Published by on November 28th, 2011

Straight hair is a blessing for a lot of women, it’s easily maintained, polished and professional looking. However, straight locks can be hard to style, especially if you want some extra texture in it.

There are lots of ways to add texture to straight hair, but very few effective methods to make a perfect curl especially if you have very straight locks. What are the best hair curlers for straight hair?

Some methods for curling straight hair are more successful than others,  for example the perm. You can obtain more permanent results with this process but if you’re worried about damaging your hair, or if you simply want a more temporary change in hairstyle you can always choose hot rollers, braiding or curling irons. A lot of people prefer curling irons and these devices are popular due to the great results they can provide. Known as one of the best hair curlers, curling irons can put a lovely ringlet, spiral or wave in straight hair, even if it’s bone straight.

There are some things to remember when curling straight hair and that’s considering your hair texture. Straight hair has it’s own categories: fine, medium and thick, so choosing the best hair curler depends on knowing what works better on your particular texture. Since curling irons use heat to curl straight hair, the temperature can affect your hair. For example, fine hair requires lower temperatures, so choose a curling iron that features adjustable heat settings. For medium and thick hair, you need higher temperatures in order to create a goo, long-lasting curl.

Another thing that’s important to think about is the heating materials. The best hair curlers use ceramic or tourmaline combined with effective ionic technology. This way, your straight hair can be successfully curled without suffering any damage. You can enjoy perfectly shiny curls as long as you use the best appliance for your locks.

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The Best Hair Blow Dryers

Published by on November 25th, 2011

Need fast and fabulous results after every blowout? What you need is to find one of the best hair blow dryers for your locks. But how do you know hat is the best? Here are a few tips to guide you in your purchase:

Heating technology

Don’t go for any of those cheap, discount dryers that you can find at drugstores! These can damage your hair with frequent use. The best hair blow dryer will take care of your locks without cooking them thanks to efficient heating technology. The best hair blow dryers will feature technology that includes ceramic, tourmaline or ionic. Each of these technologies offer a different set set of benefits depending on hair type and frequency of use. For example, ceramic is great for fine, damaged or chemically treated hair because if gives you an even heat distribution and safe styling without stripping away moisture. Tourmaline generates a large amount of negative ions and helps reduce frizz while drying fast. Ionic is more expensive but one of the most efficient at getting rid of frizz and promoting shine.

Temperatures

With good quality heating materials, you can obtain safe yet high temperatures. High temperatures are necessary for blow drying fast and getting the results you need. However, you can only rely on the best hair blow dryers for this, since their advanced technology allow you to style at a high heat without damaging your locks.

Settings

Only the best hair blow dryers will feature adjustable heat settings and the cool shot button for an efficient blowout. Cheaper models have basic features and don’t offer much in terms of styling. With adjustable heat settings you can control the bloout easily and style according to your hair type, plus the cool shot button helps set the style and boost shine.


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How to Clean Your Hair Shears

Published by on November 24th, 2011

If you invest a lot of money in a great pair of hair shears, ot’s obvious you will want to take care of them so that they can last longer, right? You need to protect your investment by cleaning your shears and giving them a little love now and again so that they can remain sharp and functional. Hair oil and hair products can accumulate in the pivot screw and cause corrosion in the blades, so give them a wipe to prevent damage and maintain each cut smooth. Here’s how you do it:

• First of all, clean between the blades and around the pivot screw using a toothpick or toothbrush. Don’t use to much pressure, just enough to get rid of any residue and hair that builds up after each use.

• Next, rinse the shears under warm or cold water to get rid of the residue and flakes of hardened product unsettled by the toothpick or toothbrush.

•  Wipe the shears dry carefully with a soft and clean cloth or paper towel.

• Lubricate the blades, paying special attention to the area around the pivot screw which needs it the most. Add a small drop of oil at least once a week to keep the shears working smoothly. This also helps prevent rusting. A silicone lubricant is recommended instead of oil because small hairs won’t stick to it as much as they do to oil. If you received a lubricant or oil with the purchase of your hair shears, then use that.

• Dry the shears with a clean cloth and store away in a safe place to keep them safe from potential damage.

If you take regular care of your hair shears then you will notice how durable they will be and how great they will perform cut after cut.

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What Are the Best Flat Irons for Hair?

Published by on November 23rd, 2011

What are the best flat irons for hair? Whether you have frizz, curly, straight, wavy, fine or thick hair, you can be sure to find the best flat iron for your specific hair type…the key is knowing where and how to look.

Each hair type benefits from a certain kind of flat iron. There are lots of flat irons that are able to cater to the needs of various hair types thanks to their various features and technology, but you have to be prepared to invest in them. With so many flat irons on the market promising particular results, it’s important to determine your own needs and analyze your hair situation before purchasing the best flat iron for you.

The best flat iron? Let’s talk about materials, temperature and features. The materials of a flat iron are super important because these are what come into contact with your tresses. The best material for fine, damaged, frizzy and virtually every hair type is ceramic because of its safe heating and gentle styling properties. If you want the smoothest, shiniest results, go for tourmaline or ceramic tourmaline flat irons. Just make sure that when buying, you get a flat iron that uses pure materials, not coatings because this ensures quality results without damage.

Now for temperature, the best flat irons for hair are capable of handling high temperatures safely and distribute them evenly over the surface of your hair to cut down on styling time and straighten your hair efficiently. If a flat iron manages high heat, it must also feature adjustable heat settings, especially if your hair is fine, so that you can style at a safe temperature. The best flat irons for hair will come with all the necessary features to offer you a safe and successful straightening process, just make sure of your hair type and styling needs first!

 

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