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Covering your Grey Hair With Hair Color

March 9th, 2010 hair extensions No comments

Emma’s grey hair has given her a better look. Surprised? Continue reading. In her early 30s, Emma had some of her hairs turning grey. Instead of getting worried, she consulted a good hair dresser and opted for the burgundy look and you know what. She started looking brighter and sexier than ever before.

Turning grey is a natural phenomenon that occurs in almost 90% of the population across the globe. If you want to cover your grey sheds just opt for a hair color based on your looks and texture and experience a new world of excitement. Hair color has identified itself as a cosmetic for the hair. Hair colors are of three types- Temporary Hair Color, Semi Permanent Hair Color and Permanent Hair Color. Depending upon requirement, you can select your type of hair color. If you want to color your hair for a party you may opt for temporary hair color or use semi permanent hair color if you want to enjoy a new look during the Christmas holidays. Opt for permanent hair color only when you are confident of the new look and want to keep it for long. People with gray hair often opt for permanent hair color.

Your style and persona may also feel a boost by use of hair color. It can even be used as a fashion statement. We can darken hair for a day or a month, brighten strands permanently, and even make raven-colored tresses as pale as sunlight. We can add lighter, brighter, or darker stripes, as well as cloak grey hair in the color it once was or paint strands in a kaleidoscope of rainbow-inspired shades. We can opt for hair color that gradually jades with time (and leaves no tell-tale roots) or color that stays with the hair strand as it grows out.

Today, a large number of hair dyes are available in the fashion stores and the parlors. It is one of the cheapest options for getting rid of grey hair. To sport a hair color that suits your style, consult an expert. A good hairdresser will tell you exactly what you need, and they will have the skills required to target the grey hairs and get a subtle finish. Use only standard colors to prevent allied problems like dandruff.

There are people in whom grey hairs appear only at the temples. Such type of problems can be done away with by having some color combed through them by your hairdresser. This may not cover your grey in totality, but it will certainly blend it with your natural color. This also gives you a chance to experiment with dying your hair.

People with light to heavy spread of grey flecks in their hair should consult a hairdresser for putting in some low lights. A tone that matches your natural hair color without completely covering it or making it flat and artificial looking should be chosen. Remember, the dye is simply to dim the grey hairs so that they have the appearance of a natural highlight.

When it comes to covering your full head of grey, you have to opt for a full hair dye. While doing at home, opt for a hair color that matches with your natural hair color or is slightly lighter than it. Opt for a permanent dye only when you are confident about its coloring as it is going to last for more than ten to fifteen washes.

Color your strands of grey rather than getting worried about them, unless of course you are too young to have them. Consult your hair dresser and opt for the first coloring by them to understand the basics. Thereafter, you may continue doing it at home too. Hair color may stay for long depending upon the type you select for yourself.

Top 7 Health and Beauty Fashion Accessories for 2008

March 7th, 2010 hair extensions No comments

1. GHD Hair Straighteners

There is just something about these hair straighteners that shouts “wow” each and every time I use them on my hair. They are by far the best hair straighteners in town and do such an incredible job. GHD hair irons are fantastic at either straightening my hair or making it curly depending upon my mood and the look I am trying to go for. Regardless of what style I am after, GHD lets me do it easily and effectively.

2. Lipstick / Lip Gloss

Where would any girl be if they didn’t have their lipstick / lip gloss with them. Personally, I use lip gloss which gives my lips that extra shimmer and shine and I have been getting really good complements about it. The fuller your lips look, the more attention you will generate. Lips to me are very sensual and so deserve to be looked after and shown off.

3. Eye Liner

Eye liners are fantastic for getting attention to your eyes. They say you’re eyes are the windows to your soul so make the most of them by highlighting them with an eye liner than goes well with your skin tones and mascara.

4. Jimmy Choo Shoes

What can I say about Jimmy Choo that hasn’t been said already? Girls just buy a pair and thank me later, they look gorgeous and ever girl should have a pair in their wardrobe.

5. Sunglasses

Have you ever been in a club or walking down the road and just see some really cool chick getting all the attention? Yep, I bet she had shades on. Sunglasses just bring that element of coolness to a person whether it is sunny, light or dark, it doesn’t matter, they just look good. You may have even noticed this yourself but Kirsten Dunst has been showing off her white sunglasses recently. Try them on in some shops and she which colours suit you well.

6. Perfume

Everyone should make an effort to smell the best they can. Therefore why not try attracting men while you’re at it. Experiment with different perfumes until you find something you feel really suits your natural smell. Get friends opinions too so you get a different viewpoint which is a really good idea. Also, let me just quickly mention how important it is to make sure you have the right deodorant to keep yourself fresh and light. Maybe consider wearing a light body fragrance if perspiration is something you suffer from badly.

7. Makeup

If you have an uneven skin complexion or a few bumps or marks you want to cover up, makeup can be a girl’s best friend. It is still very important to keep looking after your skin by keeping it soft using moisturizers and toners and if you find yourself out in the sun for long periods of time, consider using sunscreen to protect yourself from getting burned.

The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, and Fragrances (Paperback)

January 25th, 2010 hair extensions No comments

The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, and Fragrances

From Publishers Weekly

In this thorough, practical guide, writer and registered nutrition specialist Gabriel (Clear Skin) recommends subjecting everyday cosmetics to the same scrutiny with which we subject our food: “each cosmetic chemical ends up in thousands of hungry mouths covering our skin-pores.” Navigating labels is a true problem, because cosmetics come under no government regulation, unlike food and drugs; as such, skin products sold as “natural” or “organic” may contain numerous unsafe chemicals, with a few token ingredients to justify their claims. Gabriel provides a list of dangerous ingredients to watch out for (and why), identifies the safest products on the market (free from “synthetic dyes, fragrances, preservatives or detergents”), and takes readers step-by-step through cleansers, toners, facials, moisturizers, sunscreen, hair care and baby care. Her sophisticated daily regimen (two daily cleansings, exfoliation, toning, moisturizing and sun screen) may (more…)

Hair Styles For Round Faces

January 23rd, 2010 hair extensions No comments

Face shape is the deciding factor to choose a new hairstyle. People often follow the latest hairstyle without thinking whether that would look good or not. Face shape differs from person to person and there’s a particular hairstyle that would do wonders for it. Many of us actually don’t know the shape of their face. To find out the shape of your face, do the following measurement: 1.Measure your face with tape of ruler.2.Measure your face across your jaw line and then across the top of your cheekbones. The measurement should extend from one edge to the exact point on the other side. 3.Measure across your forehead at the widest point. The widest point is about halfway between the eyebrows and the hairline. 4.Measure from the tip of your face line to the bottom of your chin.5.Record the measurementResult: You have a Round Face if it is as wide as it is long. This may vary a little but generally the measurement is close.The haircut of the round faces should be to minimize the roundness of the face and increases the appearance of length. The hairstyle should compliment the appearance and basic geometry of the individual. Read through our hair styles for round faces:1.Long hair is better than short hair on round faces. Length elongates the face.2.Layering in long hair makes face look longer.3.Opt for short hairstyles that add length to your face, or those with the sides cut short or close to the face.4.Layered bangs give the illusion of length to the face.5.Long, side-sweeping bangs are universally flattering, but work especially well on women with round faces.6.Curl around the crown is also good. Keep it away they should be kept away from the cheeks.7.A bob cut above the chin looks nice for women with double chins. 8.Cropped hair is the best to make a short neck appear longer.9.Gentle waves deflect the roundness of the face. 10.Wispy ends are flattering to a round face than blunt cut. One-length ends, widens the face.11.Full side-swept bangs, hair worn below the jaw and one lightly flipped look good. 12.Wavy hair can mask roundness.13.Sleek, graduated layers from the lips down remove bulk and weight from the sides.14.Wispy, tapered ends de-emphasize roundness.

Long Layered Hair Styles – How to Find Them Easily

January 20th, 2010 hair extensions No comments

Among different types of hair styles out there, long layered hair styles are one of the most beautiful and popular styles that will give you an elegant look.

Whether you have long straight or curly hair, layered hairstyles will transform your looks, because they are more attractive and stylish, and make you look great even when you haven’t done anything to your hair.

So how can you find the perfect layered hair styles that will look great on you? Here are 3 ideas…Idea #1: Search for Long Hair Styles in Google

There are thousands of quality websites out there that offer free galleries of stylish hair styles. You can simply check them out, find a hairstyle that you love, and then print it out and take it to your hairdresser.

A trip to your favorite search engine and searching for long hairstyles is guaranteed to help you find many websites where you can find elegant and stylish layered hair styles pictures.

That’s what I personally do when I’m looking for a nice hairstyle and it always helps me find awesome ideas.Idea #2: Search for Celebrity Pictures

Celebrity hair styles are usually top-rated because these people care about their looks very much, so they spend a lot of time on finding the perfect look and use the best hairstylists.

So you can use this fact to your advantage. So simply search for some female celebrities who usually have stylish hair in Google Images and you’ll find a collection of good looking hair styles.

Some examples could be Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Jennifer Aniston, and so on.Idea #3: Just Look at People Around You

Yes, we might not notice it very much, but everyone around us has a hair style, because everybody has hair, right?

So if you just pay a little attention to women you see through the day, in the street, in the bus, at the party, and even in your workplace, you will discover great-looking hairstyles easily.

This is a simple yet effective way to finding the perfect long layered hair style for you.

Good luck on finding your dream hairstyle!

Ladan Lashkari

Hair Styling Foam Tips

January 20th, 2010 hair extensions No comments

Bet you wouldn’t want to be without your hair styling foam right? Have the frizzies? Dry hair that won’t quit? Dull hair that just hangs there? Want to do something about that? Then what you do is find a good hair styling foam that adds extra moisture to your hair, and retains what you do have (even if that’s not too much). Making some lifestyle changes nutritionally will help too. For instance make sure you drink more water on a daily basis to help hydrate your body and obviously exercise always helps you look and feel 100% better.

Hair styling foam these days is a real blessing and actually can give your hair that lovely shine you’ve been missing for some time now. It’s not sticky and not heavy, so when you dispense it into your hand, all you have to do is use an egg- sized dab, and rub your hands together. Once you have it on your hands, then run them through your hair to make sure all the ends are covered. If you happen to be using mousse by the way, then apply right down to the roots for even better coverage. Then, voila, get on with your styling.

You might want to read labels when you go to buy your next can of hair styling foam. Why? You want to read labels, because you want to know if there is sunscreen in the product. Sunscreen is so essential to your hair that you should find a hair styling foam that offers you that extra protection. If you don’t wear hats or keep your head covered while outside, protection for your hair is even more important.

Does hair styling foam have to be sticky and heavy? Heavens, no! The foams these days are light and airy and go on so smooth you’ll wonder why you didn’t use them before. They add body and bounce, moisture and pizzazz to your hair. Don’t waste another minute wondering what to do about your frizzy hair. Get out and buy a good hair styling foam that will keep you covered for any situation you might be in.

If you want the “look” then you know without a doubt that you need the right product to give you that little extra boost to achieve it. It doesn’t cost a fortune to get the right hair styling foam, so take your time, find one that you like and then have fun styling.

What You Need To Know About Hair Extensions

November 6th, 2009 hair extensions No comments

Introduction
Hair extensions are a hot trend with all women. The intrigue is sparked by the convenience and aesthetic of owning one or more hair extension pieces. Like purchasing a wig, owning hair extensions provides the opportunity to change your look with ease without the hassle or the expense of attending professional salons.
Types of hair extensions
Clip-on extensions are the most popular form of extensions. They are easy to use and are not harmful to your own hair. You can choose from synthetic hair extensions or natural hair extensions.
How to choose your hair extensions
You can choose an extension of color to match your own hair, or choose another color of your liking. The good news is that hair extensions are offered in a variety of colors, so you have the freedom to implement any hue desired.
Hair of any style will look great with hair extensions. Whether you have curly, wavy, or straight hair, you can find a matching hair extension piece. Styling hair extensions is easy; so, you can be more versatile with your style.
The life of hair extensions
How long an extension lasts will be largely contingent on its use and maintenance. Be sure to follow all care instructions in regards to storage and care. Most hair extensions have a life span of up to seven months or more. A hair extension that is often styled will have a shorter lifespan than one worn intermittently and not continuously styled.
Cost
There are different styles and brands of hair extensions, so costs are varied. Natural hairpieces will cost more than synthetic pieces, and brands that are more popular will be priced higher too. A good idea is to look at a variety of selections to match your desired taste:
You can choose from ponies and wraps, cheerleader ponies, wedding styles, clip-ons, and extensions (to name a few).
Jessica Simpson, Beverly Johnson, and Raquel Welch are three celebrities that offer their own line of quality extensions.

Hair Extensions – the Different Types of Hair Extension Products Available on Todays Market

October 10th, 2009 hair extensions No comments

Hair extensions are a great way to adorn your lifestyle so have fun and treat yourself. They can enhance your beauty and give you a new lease of life.  Hair Extensions are a quick way to get longer and fuller hair. There are various kinds of Hair Extensions available, but there are two main types of application methods: Individual Strands and Wefts.   They are mainly used to lengthen or thicken their existing hair, nevertheless It is proving extremely popular to use them for temporary highlights and lowlights. Whichever type of hair you choose to use, hair extensions can enhance your looks almost instantly.

Hair extensions are available in many different colours, textures, styles, and lengths. A skilled stylist can choose hair extensions that are virtually indistinguishable from your own hair. Extensions made from human hair can be styled after application. This enables wearers to have more scope and flexibility and naturalness in their daily style. Human Hair Extensions, on the other hand, are coloured and styled before application and cannot be changed.

Bonded hair extensions are one of the most popular ways of applying hair extensions.  This strand-by-strand way of applying the hair is the most meticulous form of hair extension application and by most standards, probably the best. Small groups of hair are applied strand by strand to the natural hair about 5 – 6mm from the scalp. With the use of a professional adhesive, strand-by-strand or fusion extensions can withstand heat and chemical treatments.

Looking after your hair extensions is quite a bit different to caring for your normal hair. You should follow the after care tips from your salon very carefully, otherwise they will not last as long as they could do, which is rather a waste of time and money.  Remember too that you can have extensions curled and highlighted and so on, but it is advised that you get this done professionally and is not really something you should try on your own at home.  Hair extensions should not be more than twice the length of your normal hair.  Never go to bed with them wet, and always tie your hair up when sleeping, this will help prevent tangling and other such problems.  Run your fingers through the braids to get rid of tangles, doing this regularly is advisable.  Don’t brush harshly and tug at the extensions, as this can put strain on the bonds which hold your extensions in. When you brush your hair, make sure you use a brush with soft bristles and work your way up from the bottom to the top, using the brush gently.

One of the main concerns people have when it comes to hair extensions is whether they will be able to wear their extensions on holiday.  You are free to keep your hair extensions in whilst you are on holiday as long as you take care.  Getting your hair extensions wet will soften the bonds on them, which is why it is important that you dry your hair as soon as you can as having wet hair will put increased pressure on the bounds of your hair.  Also you need to take care where chlorine is concerned as this can also damage your extensions.  If you are thinking of wearing your extensions whilst on holiday, it is recommended that you tie your hair back and use UV protection when sunbathing.