Monday, October 27, 2008

Quality Hair Extensions

Quality hair extensions can help you to have more fun and try new looks the safer way. Celebrities today need to be up-to-date with the latest trends and with the ever-changing fashion scenario; it becomes a difficult task keeping pace with new styles and looks. With quality hair extensions, you can try out that look you really wanted to have, all these years. Hair extensions can let you add at least 30 inches length to your original hair length. Basically, hair extensions simply let you add a dash of fun to your personality. Waking up in the morning with lovely long locks that are styled as per desire would be the dream of many fashion conscious women.

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When you’re planning to go in this direction, remember quality hair extensions are a must. After all, it’s your hair you are playing around with, so remember to play it safe! Firstly, we need to know about the texture of the hair extensions available.


Real Human Hair Extensions-Genuine human hairs are used for such extensions and these can be safely said to be quality hair extensions. The method employed in such cases is basically the same everywhere. The original color of the human hair is removed so that it can be colored into various shades as desired.

Types of Quality Hair Extensions:
There are different types of hair extensions used for this process.

Weft Hair Extensions:
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Weaving is a process where a corn row or track is created around the head and close to the scalp. Extension hair is sewn on the tracks. Your own hair lies over the tracks for a natural look
These hair extensions have a band of fine threads attached to the topside. These are free flowing towards the bottom area. Wefted hair extensions can be made with the help of machines as well as by hand. These come in the range of fine, medium or even heavy hair wefts. Hair that is wefted by hand may prove to be a little expensive then machine tied hair. Weft hair extensions are attached to the hair with the help of a sewing method. Wefts are known to last longer than other types of hair extensions and can be woven into your hair for a natural look..

Individual Hair Extensions:

This process is done strand by strand in small sections using heated adhesive sticks or glue specifically made for hair extensions. Extension hair is added directly to your own hair. Hair is attached about ¼ “from your scalp and looks totally natural. You can use individual strands of hair if you want the effect only for a few months.

so in these definitions, I think you are coming with different ideas about Hair Extensions.


Tomorrow : How to maintain your extensions

Friday, October 17, 2008

How Often Should I or When Should I Shampoo and Condition My Hair?

A.Want your hair to look its best, Shampoo and Condition your hair daily, morning is best. Some people can get away with Shampoo and Condition every other day.

Q. Which is the best Shampoo and Condition for my hair?

A. Best! I really do not believe there is such a product out there, you see what may be good today may change tomorrow companies are constantly trying to find alterative ways to reduce cost and improve profit.

I'd also be telling stories if I said take home hair care product from the hair salon are the only ones to use and are the best. Yes most hair salon take home products are very good to excellent and some are not as good as the super market ones.

It is simply trial and error; a few good rules to keep in mind, if hair is coloured use a shampoo and conditioner for coloured hair it has a more gently effect on your hair, also even if you do not have coloured hair but have medium to tick hair or your scalp does not get oily quickly and you are sporty, work in a dusty environment and need to wash your hair daily I would recommended a shampoo and conditioner for coloured hair.

If your hair is fine and gets oils quickly use a shampoo and conditioner for fine hair, you will find that the conditioner is a rinse rather than a balsam.

If you find that after using a new shampoo a few times and your scalp is getting flaky, simply stop using that shampoo and try a different brand,

Q. How Often, When, Why And What Type Of Brushes Do I Use?

A. Brush your hair daily, evening is best, brushing stimulates the scalp brings out your natural oils the brushing also spreads the natural oils through your hair and works like a conditioning treatment, use a soft bristle brush made of pig or horse hair.

Q. Should I brush my hair when it is wet?

A. Well, NO, but at some stage you are going to blow dry your hair so you are going to use a brush, the rule here is hair is in it's weakest state when wet, as long as you have applied some sort of serum to your hair and combed it through starting at the bottom working up and gently.

Q. After Washing My Hair Should I Rub or Wrap My Hair With A Towel?

A. Wrapping your will remove all exists water with out the harsh rubbing which causes fiction and breakage, also stimulates your scalp and if you have fine hair it will bring out the oils and make your hair look and feel oily.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Hair Extension - Hot News

Paps invade Paris' hair band party:

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Arriving more than an hour late, a pouting Paris Hilton knew exactly how to play up the publicity for her new hair extension hair band, 'The Bandit'.

After posing for pictures in a short pastel-blue 50s jumpsuit, the heiress quickly changed into an even skimpier white swimsuit with the word 'Paris' spelt out in rhinestones on the front, and 'Hilton' spelt out on the back just above her bum.

An army of invited reporters and film crews joined party guests at the 'secret' mansion by the sea in Malibu. But the proceedings were also watched by more than a dozen paparazzi who managed to gate-crash the party by scrambling on to the beach with their long lenses.

Paris didn't disappoint, leading out a special swimsuit fashion show in the sand, with her own album playing as a soundtrack.

Then addressing her friends, fans and photographers, she said: "Let's enjoy the day, it's a beautiful day in Malibu, it's almost the end of the summer, so let's celebrate."

The infamous party-girl later admitted that she loved to change her appearance constantly with things like extensions: "I think it's an important part of your look for your hair to be looking good and I've had short hair for a long time which I love but it's fun with the Bandit."

Paris wasn't shy to admit that looks are everything to her: "It's very important, image is what my brand is and who I am."


Patricia's Salon:



Astoria & Whitestone, New York

Patricia's Famous Hair Extensions Salon offers over 35 different hair extension types. They are experts in every type of Hair Extension & Hair Replacement Types and offer all of the latest techniques. The salon performed over 3000 Hair Extensions.
They have 2 Locations in the NYC area.
The salon offers the New Great Lengths Air Pressure System, so they now offer all 3 Great Lengths Types. They have an exclusive for Dream Catchers Hair Extensions in their area.

Patricia's Salon offers all of the top Hair Extension Brands such as Short2Long, FLhair Xtensions, Microchet, Invisible Hair, HairLocs, all 3 SoCap Hair Extension Types and numerous seamless solutions such as Ultratress and Simplicity and their own custom solutions. They also offer both HairDreams Hair Extension types. They have in house solutions, such as their award winning Remylinks, Custom Fusions, LuxHair, HairNetrics, Custom Clip Ons and Removable pieces and offer Hair Weaving Solutions such as their Custom Interlocking Hair Weaving Method that was awarded best in show in Europe. They have a special Invisible Strand Method which is a hair to hair method which is only found in this salon.
The salon is also famous for their selection and designs of Custom Lace Front Wigs and Non Surgical Hair Replacements.

San Diego Hair Extensions:

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Shelly & Erica are hair extension specialist's in San Diego. It is their goal to make your hair look beautiful, long, sexy and most importantly "NATURAL" in just 2 hours, with 100% human hair.

Shelly Cook has been a hair stylist in San Diego for over 10 years. She specializes in hair color, hair cuts & Hair Extensions!
Shelly was the hair and make up artist for both the San Diego Charger Girls and the San Diego Riptide Cheerleaders for several years. She has worked on several photo shoots in San Diego with local and European photographers.

Erica Kuhne is also a hair extension specialist and hair cut and color specialist.

Friday, July 25, 2008

Wavy Hair Styles Tips

Wavy Hair Styles:

A wavy hairstyle is one in which the hair bends and curves in soft, open wave-like formations. Natural waves are genetically determined in each individual and can change due to factors such as time, health, hormones, medication as well as certain because they determine how much weight is pulling down on the hair shaft.

Wavy hair needs to be cut and groomed by a Shaping and weight determination can make or break any particular look. Wavy hairstyles can also be achieved with naturally types by using chemicals and rollers.

Benefits:

Wavy hairstyles can be styled straight with the use of styling aids, and by adjusting the weight through the layers (longer, heavier layers create weight and reduce waves while more layers reduce weight and increase bounce).
If you want a smoother, straighter result, beware of short layers. Also can be a problem because they can make shorter hair wispy in the mid-lengths and appear frizzy.

Tips:

There are lots of wavy hairstyles to choose from, and with a good consultation you should find something that complements your features and attributes.

Thinking of getting hair extensions?

* The topic of extensions can be confusing. There are so many brand-name application methods that differ by the materials used and the type of extension hair. If you have any questions about the types of extensions available, just ask your stylist.

* Check with your stylist to find out the best maintenance and care regime for the particular type of extensions you choose. Since extensions can cause breakage and damage to your natural hair, they must be maintained properly.

* Human hair extensions work best if you're going for a natural look, since they most closely match the texture and color of your existing hair. If you want extensions that make a statement, like those that are vibrant red, blue, green or orange, you're better off with synthetic hair. That's because synthetic hair offers many more color options to choose from.

* Extensions can be much heavier than your natural hair. If this idea bothers you, make sure to talk to your stylist about possibly adding fewer extensions.

* Some glues or adhesives used to attach extensions can cause allergic reactions, so make sure to let your stylist know about any allergies you have.

Hair Extensions Fusion Method

Basically in the fusion method about 20 to 50 strands of human extension hair have a warm protein glue applied all around it. Using a clear plastic template to isolate the portion of natural hair from the rest of the scalp, the glued extension hair is then attached to a small portion of a client's hair which is pulled through a hole in the template.

The two lots of hair are rolled together in the fingers until a smooth protein bond is made. Then work begins on another strand. This is why it takes so long to do this tedious procedure. However problems can occur with any fusing method if it is not done on super clean hair that is free of conditioner. Hair must be clean and free of greasiness or conditioners. Extension removal is best done in the salon where fusion remover and tools can be used to first soften then crack the glue bond.

Wavy Hair ExtensionTips

Summer is the time of wavy hair. It requires very little maintenance and you can wear loose curls from day to night.

Wavy hair is free and easy yet glamorous.

Follow these easy tips to get this hair:

- Wash your hair with a shampoo but do not use the conditioner because it usually makes the hair harder to curl.

- Towel-dry hair and blow-dry at medium heat until it is 90% dry.

- Next, wrap big sections of your hair on a medium to large barrel curling iron.

- Hold the hair tips with the iron clamp and twist upward. Keep in mind to stop halfway through the length of your hair. If you continue all the way through, you will create full-on curly hair.

- Spray hair all over with strong hairspray so that the waves can last longer. Don’t use too much hairspray, or you will end up with hard, brittle curls.

- Apply a finishing product to deal with any flyaway strands. But use it sparingly because too much can weigh your hair down.

- Run your fingers through your hair so that the curls come loose.