By Audrey Sivasothy, author of The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care Crown area hair breakage can be very distressing, especially when the rest of your hair is flourishing. It can also be frustrating when your hair’s hemline is shaped like a W rather than a healthy U or V because of crown area and middle area breakage issues. Don’t be discouraged! If your crown area breakage is not the result of a medical issue, there is hope for restoring your crown area to its normal fullness and length. The key is to isolate the crown area and pamper it to…
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Secrets Of Professional Haircolor At Home
HairBoutique.com Blog14 May 2012 | 3:41 pmSecrets Of Professional Haircolor At HomeLong Blonde Curly Hair Secrets Of Professional Haircolor At Home Many people wish to color their hair, but due to the economic climate or other issues can’t visit a professional hair colorist. As a licensed hairstylist I strongly advise that people find a way to utilize the advice of a professional colorist, if nothing else, to help select the appropriate shade, type of formulation and manufacturer. If you can’t afford to hire them to professionally color your hair, ask if they might consider selling you a custom blended color system for… -
Wedding Hair by Tara
Emerson Salon - Capitol Hill Seattle9 May 2012 | 10:59 pmHere are just a few photo’s of a recent wedding I did this past March. After some heavy rain several days prior to the wedding ( the forecast also called for rain that day) the sun came out, and the sky cleared up just in time to get some amazing shots by http://www.locketstudios.com/! Ellen was a beautiful bride!! We worked together to come up with the perfect look. I did a wrap around/french braid in the back of the head, and a lot of backcombing around the crown/bang area. I used one of my favorite hot tools to create a lot of texture so that it would also give LOT’S of volume,… -
Bob Hairstyles
Hairstyles by HairResources.com10 May 2012 | 1:17 pmAnne Hathaway has a great bob hairstyle, see photo below. She has worn just about every length- think she recently went super short- and every length looks equally great. The medium bob hairstyle is super versatile, trendy and works for a work hairstyle showing a very professional, polished look. See more medium hair styles Steve Carell And Anne Hathaway Visit Apple Store Soho 2011 National Board Of Review Awards Gala - Inside Arrivals USA-ENTERTAINMENT-MUHAMMAD ALI'S CELEBRITY FIGHT NIGHT XVIII -
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7 Tips for Repairing Crown Area Thinning & Breakage
16 May 2012 | 11:17 amBy Audrey Sivasothy, author of The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care Crown area hair breakage can be very distressing, especially when the rest of your hair is flourishing. It can also be frustrating when your hair’s hemline is shaped like a W rather than a healthy U or V because of crown area and middle area breakage issues. Don’t be discouraged! If your crown area breakage is not the result of a medical issue, there is hope for restoring your crown area to its normal fullness and length. The key is to isolate the crown area and pamper it to… -
Jess // Multi-Texture Style Icon
15 May 2012 | 8:26 pm*Prepared for BGLH by Meosha Tall of 1MeNaturally How would you describe your texture? J: If I had to pick a hair type, I would say my hair is a 4a/3c hybrid with a bit of 4b in the back. The back of my head boasts the tightest coils while the front has looser, more defined curls. I have a ton of hair, so it is really thick but the actual strands are fine. Because my hair is so soft, I feel like that makes it more prone to frizziness and it succumbs to any kind of heat without much resistance. My hair also takes an eternity and a half to air dry. Describe your styling regimen over the course… -
Halle Berry Now Rocking Chin-Length Curls: Are You Feeling It?
15 May 2012 | 12:23 pmHalle Berry, who’s been in the news recently due to her clash with LA papparrazi, has switched to a new look. In late April the stunning 45-year-old actress gave up her short, straight pixie cut in favor of chin length curls (which may or may not be a wig). What do you think of Berry’s new look? (More pictures below) -
Jasma // Natural Hair Style Icon
14 May 2012 | 12:51 pm*Prepared for BGLH by Meosha Tall of 1MeNaturally Introduce yourself! J: Hey, my name is Jasma and I currently live in New Orleans, Louisiana. I am currently working at Ochsner Hospital, but I’m getting ready to go back to school in the fall to get my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education…YAHOO! How long have you been natural? J: I have been wrapped and in love with my curls for 1 year and 2 months and we have such a great relationship. How and why did you transition into natural hair? J: My decision to transition wasn’t a difficult one for me because my hair was beginning to thin out… -
4 Ways to Make Straightened Natural Hair Last Longer
14 May 2012 | 10:05 amStyle Icon Leaira by Nicole Harmon of HairLiberty.org Summer is approaching and for many naturals, that means switching it up and trying out new styles. Straightened styles are an option but because heat styling should be used at a minimum, it’s important to get as much wear out of them as possible. Here are 4 ways to make your straightened styles last longer: 1. Use products that promise humidity protection The hair at your roots is usually the first to revert back to curly because it absorbs the most moisture whenever you sweat, take a hot shower, or go outside in humid weather. Back…
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Secrets Of Professional Haircolor At Home
14 May 2012 | 3:41 pmSecrets Of Professional Haircolor At HomeLong Blonde Curly Hair Secrets Of Professional Haircolor At Home Many people wish to color their hair, but due to the economic climate or other issues can’t visit a professional hair colorist. As a licensed hairstylist I strongly advise that people find a way to utilize the advice of a professional colorist, if nothing else, to help select the appropriate shade, type of formulation and manufacturer. If you can’t afford to hire them to professionally color your hair, ask if they might consider selling you a custom blended color system for… -
Long Pointy Fingernails – Things You Can’t Do
13 May 2012 | 7:51 pmLong Pointy Fingernails – Things You Can’t DoJohnny Depp As Barnabas Collins Long Pointy Fingernails – Things You Can’t Do Johnny Depp recently made his first appearance on Ellen’s daytime talk show. The primary reason for Johnny’s visit was to promote his latest role as vampire Barnabas Collins in the revamped Dark Shadows film. Johnny was joined on stage by Michelle Pfeiffer who co-stars with the famous character actor. During their TV chat, the famous blonde talk show hostess asked Johnny about the famous long fingernails he wore as part of his iconic… -
Hair Love From Cameron Diaz
13 May 2012 | 5:22 pmHair Love From Cameron DiazCameron Diaz On Today Show Hair Love From Cameron Diaz Actress Cameron Diaz was recently on NBC’s The Today Show where she was interviewed by anchor Ann Curry and she put her recent hair trauma issues to rest. The purpose of the interview was to discuss Cameron’s role in the new movie What To Expect When You’re Expecting. Ironically both Ann and Cam were wearing vibrant hot pink dresses. Towards the end of the interview as she was wrapping up the chat Ann Curry leaned in towards Cameron and said “and by the way…I love your… -
Metabolic Syndrome Heart And Diabetes Risks
12 May 2012 | 10:01 pmMetabolic Syndrome Heart And Diabetes RisksMetabolic Syndrome Heart And Diabetes Risks Human Heart Metabolic syndrome can put you at risk for serious heart disease, diabetes and it can make it difficult to lose weight. According to the National Cholesterol Education Panel, The American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, metabolic syndrome is present if you have three or more of the following signs: 1. A waist size greater than 35″ for women and 40+ for men. 2. Triglyceride levels of 150 or higher. 3. HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) of less… -
10 Hair Tangling Dangers
12 May 2012 | 3:37 pm10 Hair Tangling DangersLong Blonde Hair With Waves 10 Hair Tangling Dangers Long hair is fierce, beautiful and with the popularity of extensions it is available to everyone – male or female. So is naturally textured hair bursting with shiny waves, curls and kinks. The devil is always in the details and hair – whether long, thick or naturally textured – can unexpectedly encounter a range of hair tangling dangers. Even people with short or medium length strands as well as all textures are not immune. Listed below are some of the top hair tangling dangers: 1. The wind…
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Wedding Hair by Tara
9 May 2012 | 10:59 pmHere are just a few photo’s of a recent wedding I did this past March. After some heavy rain several days prior to the wedding ( the forecast also called for rain that day) the sun came out, and the sky cleared up just in time to get some amazing shots by http://www.locketstudios.com/! Ellen was a beautiful bride!! We worked together to come up with the perfect look. I did a wrap around/french braid in the back of the head, and a lot of backcombing around the crown/bang area. I used one of my favorite hot tools to create a lot of texture so that it would also give LOT’S of volume,… -
Katie Kate’s New Music Video
9 May 2012 | 10:51 pmCheck out Katie Kate’s just released YouTube music video for “Uh..no” from her album Flatland. It was directed by Stephen Gray and was filmed at Capitol Hill’s Fred Wildlife Refuge. D’Arcy Harrison (of D’Arcy Hair Design at Emerson Salon) created two looks for the video. Both looks incorporate her side buzz cut that needs to be freshened up every 3-4 weeks. The braided/bun updo was achieved with 3 and 4 strand braids pinned into a bi-level bun. The long, flowy hair was achieved by taking out the braids (which left it wavy). adding bright blond extensions… -
The Pros and Cons of Ombre Highlights
4 May 2012 | 8:20 pmIn all the gossip and fashion magazines we have been seeing a real trend towards “ombre” highlighted hair. Ombre is a french term meaning,”shaded.” In terms of haircolor, it is the slow melting effect of a darker shade gradually getting lighter towards the ends until the entire ends region is the brightest haircolor on the head. We have seen this trend show up on Lauren Conrad, Jennifer Lopez, Drew Barrymow and now, everyday Seattle gals who come in to Emerson Salon! Here, we advise you on how to have realistic expectations of what getting “ombre” will… -
Tara Bowden Joins Emerson Salon
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Emerson Salon has received an honor today!
2 Mar 2012 | 12:44 pmD’Arcy Harrison of D’Arcy Hair Design (at Emerson Salon) was most recently named 1 of the TOP 56 stylists in the Seattle area by Seattle Met Magazine in its March issue (see image of pg. 72). D’Arcy also participated in Seattle Metropolitan’s anonymous survey to help customers get in Seattle Stylists’ heads on subjects like tipping, using pictures, and finding out what celebrity styles stylists are sick of doing. D’Arcy has garnered this special attention in particular for her recent partnership with rapper Katie Kate. “Kate started out as a haircut…
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Hairstyles by HairResources.com
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Bob Hairstyles
10 May 2012 | 1:17 pmAnne Hathaway has a great bob hairstyle, see photo below. She has worn just about every length- think she recently went super short- and every length looks equally great. The medium bob hairstyle is super versatile, trendy and works for a work hairstyle showing a very professional, polished look. See more medium hair styles Steve Carell And Anne Hathaway Visit Apple Store Soho 2011 National Board Of Review Awards Gala - Inside Arrivals USA-ENTERTAINMENT-MUHAMMAD ALI'S CELEBRITY FIGHT NIGHT XVIII -
Prom supercute hairstyles ideas
2 May 2012 | 11:16 amSee these hairstyles and updos below for some great ideas for the prom hairdo. Curl it all over, pull it up, add height to the crown area - the options are limitless and all the results are absolutely gorgeous. Seee latest in Prom Hairstyels + Dresses Kate Beckinsale Attends 'Underworld Awakening' Photocall Tommy Hilfiger Flagship Store Opening Selena Gomez Visits Elvis Duran On Location In Los Angeles, CA 2012 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner - Arrivals 2012 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner - Arrivals Best Actress winner Keira Knightley pose 2012 White House… -
New Long Hair Styles Gallery
16 Apr 2012 | 9:22 amThe long hair style is more popular this year than ever before. Check out some long hair style options, including lots of layers, bangs and also the addition of unique highlights/lowlights and ombre hair coloring. Also visit Hair Resources newly updated long hair styles gallery These types of long hair styles has inspired many women to get hair extensions. Salons and stylists offering extension services have noticed an increase in bookings for this somewhat expensive service. There are many different ways to attach hair extensions and in some cases the stylist must be certified by… -
New hair styles for spring
4 Apr 2012 | 12:37 pmSpring has arrived and there are so many different activities coming up - proms, weddings, graduations - and everyone needs to look good. It all starts with a great-looking hairstyle. Check out some of these great looks and copy one for yourself. The Art Of Elysium's 5th Annual Heaven Gala - Arrivals FILE PHOTO: Jessica Biel Turns 30 A Dangerous Method - UK Gala Premiere - Red Carpet Arrivals Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals Jennifer Aniston Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge Visits The Treehouse Children's Centre Marni At H&M… -
Golden Globes Award Winning Hairstyles
16 Jan 2012 | 10:48 amRed carpet events like the Golden Globes always gives us something to talk about when it comes to new and exciting hairstyles. Consider some of these new looks for your next formal occasion. Also See more layered long hairstyles - the latest up and coming trend for hairstyles smartwater on the Golden Globes Red Carpet The Weinstein Company's 2012 Golden Globe Awards After Party - Arrivals HBO's Post 2012 Golden Globe Awards Party - Arrivals The Weinstein Company's 2012 Golden Globe Awards After Party - Arrivals HBO's Post 2012 Golden Globe Awards Party - Arrivals The Weinstein Company's 2012…
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Smashbox BB Cream Video Contest
25 Apr 2012 | 8:49 am• Visit bbcreamapp.smashbox.com and answer a few basic questions about yourself: describe your skin tone, what city you live in and then upload five photos of yourself (make sure they’re your favorite camera-ready moments). • Click “View Your Video” to create your personalized video, which shows your visit to the Smashbox studios – from your pick-up at the airport to your Flawless Face BB Photo Shoot. -
Review: Joico K-Pak Professional Cuticle Sealer
10 Apr 2012 | 8:30 amI’m all for enhancing what you’ve got. I do a ton of things to my hair to make it look and feel as good as possible. Two of the things I do on a regular basis are protein treatments and vinegar rinses. So when I found a product that would combine the two, I jumped all over it. I’m talking about Joico K-Pak Professional Cuticle Sealer. Joico K-Pak Cuticle Sealer is labeled as a post chemical service acidifier, with a pH of 2.5-3.5. I cannot stress enough the importance of rebalancing the pH of your hair after a chemical service of any kind. Chemicals raise the hair cuticles, which is… -
Battle of the Hard Hold Gels: Biosilk Rock Hard Gelee vs. Beyond The Zone Bada Bing Extreme Hold Gel
9 Apr 2012 | 8:30 amAny curly girl, who wants definition, and the smallest amount of frizz possible knows the importance of products with good hold. I love a hard hold gel, they seem to be the only thing that will give me the hair I want. So what is it that I want? Definition, low frizz factor, volume/body, shine, and curls that will last through the day. I realize that’s asking a lot, especially living where I live. So, on my latest Sally’s excursion I decided to pick up a gel that I’ve read about on NC.com, Beyond the Zone Bada Bing Extreme Hold Gel. The easiest way I can think of to review an extreme… -
Review: Yes To Carrots Nourishing Shampoo and Pampering Conditioner
8 Apr 2012 | 10:04 amDare I say it, I think I found a new HG shampoo (low poo) and conditioner. Now I’m not one to profess my undying love about a product unless I’m serious. When it comes to my hair, I’m serious, dead serious in fact. The most shocking thing is, they’re a drugstore product! Don’t get me wrong, I think there are plenty of great products at the drugstore, but I’m a sort of hair snob sometimes. Anywho, ladies brace yourselves, I’ve fallen madly in love with Yes To Carrots Nourishing Shampoo and Pampering Conditioner. The Yes To Carrots Nourishing Shampoo is more of a low poo, it’s… -
Review: Vanish Color Remover
29 Mar 2012 | 8:00 amI'll be the first to admit, I change my hair color like some women change their handbag. It's a lot, probably every 2-3 months. Now I'm talking about actually changing the color, not doing root touch-ups. My hair has been more colors than I can count, and the only color I can honestly think of that it's never been is black. Most of the time if I'm going from dark to light I'd just bleach and start over. As you can imagine, this takes quite a toll on my hair, and it's certainly been healthier. So a couple months ago I ran across a product called Vanish Color Remover. It has literally changed…
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WEN by Chaz Dean Treatment Oil Review versus Maijan Argan Oil
30 Apr 2012 | 1:29 pmRecently WEN by Chaz Dean launched a brand new product called the Intensive Oil Treatment. They have a line of 6 different oils that leave your hair moisturized and hydrated. This treatment oil utilizes an extremely beneficial blend of highly sought-after exotic oils to help maintain and restore the integrity of your hair, scalp, and body while also providing the ultimate treatment for achieving bouncy, shiny, beautiful and manageable hair. I decided that I have to review this product to see if it really works! I decided to test out the WEN by Chaz Dean Lavender Mint Intensive Oil… -
Katniss Everdeen’s Side Hair Braid, Hunger Games
20 Apr 2012 | 9:00 amIs this the new look for spring/summer? I say YES. Katniss Everdeen had a jaw dropping hair style during her Hunger Games debut, a simple side braid. I predict that this style will be all the rage this season is definitely slated for one of the hottest hairstyles this summer. What do you think? -
SNL Pantene Commercial Skit with Penelope Cruz and Sofia Vergara
19 Apr 2012 | 9:27 amLeave it to Saturday Night Live to leave us laughing hysterically! Sofia Vergara and SNL team up to do a Pantene Commercial spoofing some complicated words. Penelope Cruz makes an unconventional appearance as well. This skit alone will make me run out and buy me some Pantene! -
Fall/Winter 2012 Hair Color Trend Report
19 Apr 2012 | 9:00 amAre you wondering what hair color you should be getting this year? Just like in fashion there are definite trends in hair color! Fall/Winter 2012 has been inspired by the many award shows and premieres from all of the celebrities that we love. Tracking the trends is our one and only Celebrity Colorist and Redken Creative Consultant, Tracey Cunningham. She colors everyone I mean everyone on that red carpet! Tracey lays out 3 Trends that are sure to be replicated over, over and over again! Trend #1: Brunettes Although the Redken Illumination look with darker roots and lighter ends (aka. -
Keratin Complex Style Therapy
18 Apr 2012 | 10:46 amOne of my fav brands Keratin Complex by Coppola has launched their entree into styling products, Keratin Complex Style Therapy! This line includes hair sprays, dry shampoos, styling serums, root lifters, and so much more. The Keratin Complex Style Therapy Line includes 6 products that can be used whether you have had a keratin treatment or not. How great is that! The Keratin Complex Style Therapy line up includes the following 6 products with more to come: Keratin Complex Style Therapy Flex Flow Finishing Hairspray – The Keratin Complex Style Therapy Flex Flow Hairspray by Coppola…
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How a chance encounter at Target lead to a blog Feature
13 May 2012 | 1:05 pmJust another random trip to Target, I thought. I had one item to pick up then I'd be on my merry way. Since I was out of town and unfamiliar with this Target's layout, I wandered around a bit before I found what I was looking for. Just as I was walking by the beauty section, I noticed someone pass me. What immediately grabbed my attention was her healthy ponytail that swung slightly from side to side as she walked by. My first thought was to casually walk over to the hair product aisle, where she was standing, to see which items she'd pick up and ask her a few questions about her regimen, and… -
The one thing that all people with healthy hair seem to have in common
7 May 2012 | 5:45 amThere's something that I've been pondering on deeply over the past few weeks. I travel almost weekly and, lately, I've been taking advantage of the idle airport time by doing something constructive. So instead to catching up on emails, or making follow up calls, I've decided to stare at the various heads of hair as they walk by. What I've been looking for, as I stare at these random strangers, are commonalities that can give me clues into achieving healthier hair.I'm happy to report that all of my intense observations has revealed a commonality so obvious, that I'd be a fool… -
Protective Styling = Powerful Progress! A Relaxed Hair Health Feature
29 Apr 2012 | 3:34 amI'm really excited about sharing this post today. From the moment LHCF member, "pre_medicalrulz," shared pics of her progress in our email communications, I just knew she had to be featured on the blog. Not too long ago, I wrote a post about caring for the hair while protective styling under weaves/wigs. That entry was inspired by several emails I'd received from readers who struggled to retain length with protective styling with extensions. I'm happy to say that miss "pre_med" was doing just fine with her length retaining strategy. Her only concern was regarding… -
My journey to flawless, clear, glowing skin
22 Apr 2012 | 11:11 amAlong with the hair journey, I'm currently embarking on other journeys in my life. One of them is my skin care journey. In previous posts, I've mentioned the constant battle with acne I've been engaged in ever since I was a youth. This year, the decision has been made to take an aggressive approach on obtaining healthy skin. Ever since the beginning of the year I've focused many of my energies on creating healthy, clear skin. I've invested money on products, I've a followed a defined morning and night time routine, I've shifted my eating habits. All of… -
Hair Food Recipe: Poke Power!
19 Apr 2012 | 7:05 amToday I'd love to share a quick recipe for a dish I've been enjoying ever since I was first introduced to it's deliciousness while on my trip to Hawaii. It's called Poke (pronounced poke-ay) which is relatively easy to prepare (no cooking involved) and it's really yummy. I love sushi and seafood so I gravitated to this dish the moment I first laid eyes on it. I was served Poke as an appetizer but I like to create enough of it to enjoy as a main course. So let's get started, but before I do, I'll inform you that I don't measure anything so I apologize…
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Fierce & Fab No Matter What
16 May 2012 | 7:00 amToday's post is going to be a little bit different than what we normally talk about here on The Anti Hair Slave. I mentioned on Twitter a while back that I was starting a Master's level nursing program, well it's started and I'm taking 8 credits, working full time, and juggling all my other responsibilities. I'm sure you all know how life can just swoop in and take over leaving little to no 'me time', well that's exactly what was happening but I had to take a step back and do a few things for myself so I could stay fierce and fab without compromising myself. It's so… -
Beauty Break: Lighten Up with AMBI
15 May 2012 | 7:00 amMy current skin care regimen has a big focus on acne and hyperpigmentation. My teenage years were pretty much blemish free, so this whole adult acne thing is throwing me for a serious loop. The worse part is the hyperpigmentation (dark marks that are left from the breakouts). Sure, you can cover up the spots but flawless skin is the best base for makeup, I'm a firm believer that the driving force behind makeup application should be enhancing your beauty not covering up flaws. When Glam offered the chance to try out the AMBI line I jumped at the chance because I was… -
Finally Tried the Joico K-PAK Line!
14 May 2012 | 8:00 amI'm going to let you guys in on a big secret, I've never tried the Joico K-Pak products aside from the Revitaluxe Treatment. Can you believe it? Over the years of hair blogging, it's always been on my list of things to try but I just never ended up trying them. Well, finally, I have. I used the Joico K-PAK Shampoo, Conditioner, and K-PAK treatment after my latest relaxer on (5/11/2012) and a few times leading up to the relaxer and I have to say it's good. The K-PAK collection has the highest concentration of Quadramine Complex in its formulas,and all the K-PAK… -
Beauty Break: Rembrandt Review
13 May 2012 | 11:00 amRembrandt helps you whiten your smile in just 2 weeks! Which is great because it's more gentle on sensitive teeth than the quick 2 hour whitening products. I tried out the kit, head over to Beauty Blvd. to see what I thought! Happy Mother's Day! -
Lifestyle Leak: Nori
12 May 2012 | 10:16 amI'm on a little bit of a mini-mission to try every single local restaurant near me, I know it's a huge feat but so far it's been super fun, not to mention delicious. My latest local pit-stop was to Nori Sushi, a place that always gets rave reviews. I took my brother, who hasn't all the way developed his sushi taste but I like introducing him to new stuff (there's a 10 year age difference and he's like MY baby). Anyway, we ordered appetizers, sushi, and entrees and everything was really good. For the appetizers we ordered Beef Negimaki and Gyoza. For…
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Rio Day 3- Here Comes the Sun
16 May 2012 | 1:11 pmLast night my good friend Melissa FINALLY arrived... first thing out of her mouth- "how do you say, 'it's about to go down' in Portuguese?"She must have brought the sun with her because we hadn't seen it in days, so we hit the beach! Hubby secured some fresh coconut water... while Melissa and I opted for Mango Caipirinhas, traditional Brazilian drinks They slice and crush the mango and add ice, sugar and... vodka, of course! It's all fun and games 'til you find yourself chewing your drink... ish was delicious but lumpyHow's this for the world's cutest swimsuit cover… -
Confessions...
16 May 2012 | 9:47 amShanti of Around The Way Curls writes:*Takes a deep breath. Fiddles with hands nervously* I only use "brand name" hair products *drops head shamefully in hands and dramatically sobs* Antoinette and I have been fortunate enough to receive some really awesome, stuffed gift bags from recent hair events that we were invited to. Within the bags are a great mix and mingle of hair products from the heavy weights and well known name brand products (Kinky Curly, Oyin, Mix Chicks, SheaMoisture etc) and then the not so well known brands that are trying to make a name for themselves. I am being… -
Working Out With Natural Hair
15 May 2012 | 12:00 pmvia The Good Hair Diaries You recently decided to take responsibility for your health and start working out. But giiiiirl....what about your hair? You worked so hard to maintain your natural hair. I mean it's no small feat achieving 3 and 4 day hairstyles. Don't fret my pet! I'm going to give you a couple of tips that could save your luscious coils and encourage you to continue getting your body right.1. The Pineapple is your best friendWearing your hair up in a pineapple means that you can still preserve those precious braid-outs, knot-outs, twists and roller-sets that take a few hours to… -
My Rio Haircare Kit
15 May 2012 | 8:10 amMy 'poo's missing! My CURLS Cleansing Cream along with the products donated to Estimativa are currently held up in customs. Put a pin in that. Note the full size bottles. I can't do samples *shrugs*.I knew it'd be ridonculously humid in Rio and that I'd be here for a minute, so I packed accordingly. I'd rather have a heavy bag and product to spare, than to be looking like Martin from that episode (that I saw recently for some reason, lol) where he runs off and joins a cult... with his hair all half braided. So without further ado, the winning products and… -
Shelli's Secrets to Length Retention
15 May 2012 | 6:51 amby Shelli of Hairscapades Last week, I mentioned that I was getting quite a few questions about what I do/did to get my hair to its current length. Usually when I get asked that question, I’ll point to my regimen post. But, to be honest, that is ever evolving and what I may be doing or using today may be totally different a week or two from now. So, I started to think about the various Tips and Tricks that I’ve shared over the last year. Then, I grouped them into categories of things that I consistently do to retain as much length as I can.Right now, my hair is the longest that…
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Hairstyles, Braids and Hair Style Ideas | Cute Girls Hairstyles
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The Bow Braid | Cute Braided Hairstyles
9 May 2012 | 8:19 pmI am always on the lookout for the next Waterfall Braid-type hairstyle! About two weeks ago, a Twitter fan tweeted us a photo of a very intricately-laced bow braid hairstyle, and I thought the idea was so fun and unique! In fact, it was likely the most creative and cute hairstyle I have seen since the Waterfall Braid! So… I sat down to figure it out, but after many attempts I wasn’t having much luck at all. Close, but nothing worth posting… Another fan, Katrina on Facebook, posted her version along with a link to a low resolution Russian YouTube video showing the exact technique. -
Double French Braid and Twist | Braid Hairstyles
30 Apr 2012 | 8:47 pmOver the past few months, we have received so many requests for hairstyles that it is hard to accommodate all of them. We wish we had time to do all of them, but with six children who are my highest priority… it is difficult to find spare time. What we do find, however, is that there may be a reoccurring theme among the hairstyle requests… We have had quite few Facebook posts or emails asking for hairstyles from The Game of Thrones TV series on HBO. We do not watch HBO, but many fans have sent in photos and I have to admit some of the hairstyles are super cute! … -
TopStyler® Giveaway | Cute Girls Hairstyles
17 Apr 2012 | 9:36 pmUPDATE: Linda Flowers just informed me that she is so overwhelmed by your response to the Authentic Katniss Braid that she is willing to give away “TWO” TopStylers, instead of one! Therefore, at the end of the contest we will announce two winners on YouTube! We are so excited to thank all of you wonderful fans for your support of CuteGirlsHairstyles! It is because of you that our hairstyles are so popular! As you may know, the other day we uploaded our 100% authentic version of the Katniss Braid hairstyle, exactly as how it was done in the movie! If you watched that tutorial,… -
Authentic Katniss Braid | Hunger Games Special Guest
17 Apr 2012 | 9:07 pmSeveral months ago we uploaded our 1st version of the Katniss Braid, long before the movie came out. The movie was a blockbuster smash, and everyone was amazed at the hairstyles seen throughout the film! Right after the premier, Linda Flowers, the lead hairstylist on The Hunger Games movie set, began searching the internet to see what people were saying about her hairstyles. In fact, Linda was so amazed at how the Katniss Braid was becoming a “symbol”, so much that teen girls worldwide and their friends were wearing the braid to see the movie in theaters! She found us on YouTube… -
Simple Braid with Micro-Braid Accents | Braided Hairstyles
8 Apr 2012 | 6:15 pmI saw a version of this super-cute micro-braid accented hairstyle on Pinterest last week, and pinned it. Since then, it has received over 330 re-pins. {We tried as hard as we could to find what website the style originated from, to give proper credit, but the original photo was uploaded directly to Pinterest with no tie to a user.} After seeing the photo, my #3 daughter pleaded with me to do a tutorial of this braided hairstyle on her, so we could share with all of you! How can I resist those batting eyelashes??? This hairstyle uses a Simple Side Braid, only I included two microbraids…
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Girly Do's By Jenn
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Hair Flowers
10 May 2012 | 1:07 pmWhat could possibly be more fitting for SPRING than to throw some fun hair flowers in your hair? NOTHING!!! This is one of those things I tried to figure out a way to do this for so long... and it was one little extra twist I was missing to make these hair pretties happen. I of course learned this at the Peerless show I was at this last weekend. I adore this fun style. Here is a close up of -
The Peerless Show (day two)
8 May 2012 | 1:13 pmDay two was much harder than my day one. I think having my boys there was fun, but challenging. I did go watch more up-do classes. One of which was in the Big Sexy Hair classroom. They teach up do styling as a five step system. I loved that concept. I'd love to take classes through there program. I did try out those cute hair flowers I told you about on my last post. Super cute. I will shoot a -
The Peerless Show (day one)
6 May 2012 | 10:43 pmWhat a busy (hair week) I've had. I graduated this last week. That means I'm one of the few people who have an AAS degree in cosmetology/barbering. I'm not done with my required hours yet, but I am very close!!! Only 100 more to go. That put to be four or five more weeks until I'm 100% legal. I still have my hours to complete and my practical and written state tests to do. I'm so excited that THE -
Our Newest Addition (Part Two)
2 May 2012 | 10:24 amOne of the notes on little C's release paperwork from the hospital was a noted "hip clicking" sound. So at that first visit with our pediatrician she checked out his hips and ordered an ultrasound. We had the ultrasound done when little C was four weeks old. They did an ultrasound on his hips and discovered that he has Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH). This is a chronic condition -
Beans Teaches --- Taking Hair Out
30 Apr 2012 | 8:00 amIt is very important to take your hair out at nights before bed. So this is a Beans Teaches video that is all about taking your hair out of its style at the end of the day. Beans wants to do more videos of her own, so I hope you like our Beans Teaches series. I'm thinking we might try posting them always on the same day. What day do you think should be Beans teaches day?
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Hairlicious Inc.
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How I Do My Flexi Rods
5 May 2012 | 8:40 amI had a couple requests to explain how I do my Flexi Rod set. Below is a mini picture tutorial as to how I do them. Hope this helps :)Step 1: Moisturize and seal with SCurl No Drip Activator and Wild Growth Oil. (Optional, use foam lotion for longer lasting curls)Step 2: Section off the hair in two (back and front). Get 2 Flexi Rods.Step 3: Wrap the hair around the rod as if you were wrapping a rope around your finger. (Do not use the Flexi Rod as a roller. The curls won't come out nice, this is what I noticed from my personal experience). Bend the Flexi Rod at both ends to secure the hair in… -
Back From Vacation + Trim + Hair Update
30 Apr 2012 | 12:00 pmNo blog posts means ..... Sunshyne is away! LOLIt`s been a while since I`ve blogged (so sorry) but there`s a reason for that. Mid April I was SWAMPED with studying and final exams. I had zero time for myself. A couple days after that, my family and I went off to Varadero, Cuba (1 week) to relax and have some fun in the sun. I had a blast!! The Cuban people are so nice and friendly and the food was delicious! I wish I stayed a little longer :(I came back last week, however, getting back into the routine of things took some time. I`m back on schedule so blogging and doing my hair care routine… -
My Bee Mine Products Arrived! - Deja's Hair Milk & Bee-U-Ti-Ful Conditioner
4 Apr 2012 | 7:44 pmIf you follow my Twitter and/or Instagram (add me: @hairlicious), you've probably already seen the photo I posted on my Bee Mine package that arrived today. I'm excited to try them both :)What you see in the photo is the Bee Mine Deja's Hair Milk in the Island Mango scent as well as the Bee Mine Bee-U-Ti-Ful Deep Conditioner. I'm going to start using these products this week! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my hair will like them. Please let me know if you've tried these products! Did they work for you? How did you use them? -
Flexi Rods On Air Dried Hair
26 Mar 2012 | 1:20 pmThis weekend I tried Flexi rods, after many failed attempts, and this time it came out pretty decent. I tried a different method this time around allowing me to use only 2 Flexi rods to get this style. I moisturized and sealed prior to putting the rods in. I'm going to perfect this style a little more so that it lasts throughout the day (the curls dropped a bit after going outside). I'm definitely going to try this again :) Have you tried Flexi-rods? If so, what's your method? -
Video: Tips on Stretching Relaxers + Scurl No Drip Activator
19 Mar 2012 | 12:53 amHere's a video with some easy yet helpful tips for those who are looking to learn more about Stretching their relaxers (very helpful to those transitioning to natural hair) as well as my favourite product to help me throughout my stretches :)Enjoy!
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I’m Back! (Kind of.)
9 May 2012 | 2:57 pmI’m drowning in laundry (and my kids’ snotty noses), but I wanted to say a quick hello and thank you for all your well wishes for my travels! The past week was…well, I can’t accurately put it into words, but I loved every single minute of it. Dude. The Sarah James Show. Speaking at Mom 2.0. The Versace Mansion. Lunch with Samantha Bee. (Okay, so I was having lunch with two extremely lovely ladies, Catherine Connors and Alisa Volkman, and Sam joined us halfway through. So, it wasn’t like she called me up and asked me to dine with her. But still! SAMANTHA BEE. AT… -
Au Revoir!
27 Apr 2012 | 3:45 pmMonday morning, I’m leaving California on a little adventure. First stop, New Jersey, where I will get the chance to film my very own talk show at CafeMom Studios. Totally crazy, but super exciting crazy. We’re filming ten episodes devoted to all the things I love to chat about – beauty, style, parenting, travel, fitness, organization, taking care of yourself, and we have some really fantastic guests lined up. I’m really excited. And nervous. But mostly excited. No, maybe nervous. From New Jersey, I’ll be flying straight to Miami for Mom 2.0. I can’t wait! -
Blogger Beauty Secrets
25 Apr 2012 | 2:01 pmI’ve unlocked the deepest, darkest beauty secrets from 33 lovely bloggers at Beauty and the Beat. (Okay, that was a little dramatic. Still great tips, though!)
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Bold Hair Colors
15 May 2012 | 12:02 pmOver the past few weeks, we’ve seen many celebs sporting bold hair colors like bright purple, pink and even fluorescent yellow. This is not a new trend. I actually had purple tips in high school! But bright hues are making a comeback in more ways than one. I must admit, I wasn’t too surprised to see Katy Perry or Rihanna take risks with their hair color, but when prim ‘n proper Lauren Conrad stepped out with bright pink tips I was shocked. Below are some of the styles we’re diggin’. We’re especially big fans of Coco Rocha’s pink curlicues. Still… -
Tropical Vacation Big Hair Survival Guide
30 Apr 2012 | 8:44 pmI just got back from an amazing, beautiful weekend in the Dominican Republic celebrating a friend’s wedding at Casa de Campo. The weather was sticky and hot with 110% humidity. Great beach weather, bad hair weather! It inspired me to put together a PGH survival guide to a tropical vacation. These are some of the products I brought along that came in handy taming the mane. 1. Morocan Oil 2. Lilla Rose Flexi Clip 3. Floppy Sun Hat 4. Aveda Air Control Hair Spray -
How to: Hair Crown
24 Apr 2012 | 6:47 amI’ve seen hair crowns made with braids and my problem with this look is that with thick hair is can turn out looking very Star Wars-esque. You know what I mean? However, SalonCapri’s Lead Stylist and Owner, Nicholas Penna Jr., was able to create a hair crown that looks simple and beautiful. This ‘do is perfect for any special occasion including a wedding – which I happen to be going to this weekend! Below are the steps Nicholas provided to re-create this look. · If your hair is naturally straight, follow the sub-bullets below to curl the hair. If your hair already has a… -
#Hair As Seen on Twitter
16 Apr 2012 | 4:26 pmPhoto Credit: Kinky is Natural You’d be surprised by how much people tweet about #hair on a daily basis! Below is a collection of what’s trending in our world. And don’t forget to follow us @PGHair. We promise to start tweeting more @bellasugar teaches us how to tie a scarf into a hair turban. @lorenridinger is noticing a side swept hair trend. (and we love it!) @InStyle helps us steal Lauren Conrad’s loose up-do. @tobruckave pins a hippie chic braid/hat combo that is so cute for summer music festivals. @mylushli shows us Anne Hathaway’s pixie cut. Woah! -
Choose This, Not That
5 Apr 2012 | 2:20 pmTo brush or not to brush, that is the question! Especially when it comes to PGH. Personally, I rarely brush my hair. Does that sound bad? It’s the truth though. Brushing too much can cause major frizz and make your hair bigger than it already is. Plus, the wrong brush can cause breakage. My advice is to towel dry hair after the shower and then use a brush to detangle. We put two brushes to the test this week – a wide tooth comb by Olivia Garden and a paddle brush by Goody. And the winner is… The wide tooth comb! It removed water and got the knots out better than the paddle…
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Hairstyles For Girls - Princess Hairstyles
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Mini Fishtail Braid Hairstyle With Cascading Curls
16 May 2012 | 11:06 amHairstyles For Long Hair Soft Romantic Curls And A Messy Fishtail Braid This side swept hairstyle features a messy, romantic look that is so popular right now. This hair style is versatile and can be worn casual for every day or school. But is also elegant enough for a special occasion. This would be a lovely hairstyle for a beach wedding! Beach wedding hairstyle! The fishtail braid ( -
The "Wave Braid" Hairstyle Tutorial
10 May 2012 | 9:45 amAn Easy Braided Hairstyle This "wave braid" or zig zag braided hairstyle is actually very easy and quick. The wavy look of this braid is created by stretching the strands in a zig zag pattern throughout the length of a regular 3 strand plait. The braid in the hairstyle photo below was made by using a thicker strand of hair than in the photo above. This braid will look a little bit -
Prom Hairstyles, A Formal Updo
3 May 2012 | 10:09 amAn Elegant Updo Featuring An Upside Down French Braid, Curls, and Twists The Princess wanted a "Fancy Schmancy" updo hairstyle for a wedding we attended recently. And, we have been receiving quite a few requests for Prom Hairstyles, so I thought this was a perfect opportunity for a formal updo tutorial! We have also been wanting to do a hairstyle featuring an upside down french braid for -
Pretzel Knot Headband Hairstyle
30 Apr 2012 | 12:28 pmKnotted Hair Headband A style idea using pretzel knots. Unfortunately we didn't make a video or step by step photo instructions for this hairstyle. We did this style the other day for school and decided it was just too cute not to share...so we are! Just another fun idea using the pretzel / celtic knot we posted the other day. Click here: Pretzel Knot Video if you are not sure how to -
Sidewinder Ribbon Braid Tutorial
26 Apr 2012 | 10:00 amA Unique French Braid Hairstyle With Ribbon This braid is created by using 3 strands of hair and a ribbon, scarf, or piece of fabric woven through the strands. After making this braid a few times, my personal opinion is that it is easier to manage than a regular french braid. If you are having a hard time figuring out a french or dutch braid, this might be an easier alternative. This
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Short Hair Style News and Updates
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Really Short
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What color should I dye my hair?
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Need Highlight Advice - Roots Grown Out
7 May 2012 | 4:18 amI am a blond and I've been working on my highlights. The under part of my hair is a goldish brown. I cant afford to go to my stylist so I'm not sure if -
Will Dye Change My Natural Color Once Fades?
2 May 2012 | 6:59 amMy hair is naturally light red but has blonde and brown in it, it's a very unique color. I want to dye the underneath a very dark brown however, I've been -
Dark Brown to Champagne Blonde
29 Apr 2012 | 11:59 amHelp! I am dark brown and want to go a champagne blonde. What should i do? Ive already used 2 champagne blonde hair dye packages and only roots have changed.
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One "Beautiful" Blog
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Scholarship For Esthetician / Cosmetologists
9 May 2012 | 7:00 amThe NCEA is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to cosmetology students whom demonstrate good performance and finacial need. -
Joe Francis Haircare Scholarships
8 May 2012 | 7:00 amJoe Francis was a barber shop legend. At the age of 17, he was known as the youngest licensed barber in Minnesota. He and his wife achieved their dreams and it all started with opening a one-chair barbershop. Joe believed that cosmetologists should receive the same benefits and opportunities available in other fields. He ...more -
Plastic Surgery Now Tax Deductible In Brazil
3 May 2012 | 12:00 pmBrazil is hands downt the plastic surgery capital of the world. Now tummy tucks, liposuction and breast implants as far back as 2004 are tax deductible in Brazil. -
Nail Trend: Nail Marbling
30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 amI remember as a little girl, my older cousin would go to the nail salon and come back with these colorful, intricate swirls on her acrylic nails. That was in the 90's now its 2012 and the trend, although it has evolved, the general marbling idea is still there. -
New Dev Music Video is Makeup Artist’s Dream
27 Apr 2012 | 7:00 amAs a makeup artist, I always look at everything in terms of makeup. One night on my quest for new music I came across this cosmetic eye candy.
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TheHairstyler.com Blogs
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Reba McEntire’s Makeup for Small, Close-Set Eyes
14 May 2012 | 12:55 amHer fiery red locks and unique looks make her an unforgettable lady. Reba is aging with style, and uses makeup to look more youthful and balance out her features—most noticeably her small, close-set eyes. Having this eye type can present its challenges when it comes to makeup, but Reba McEntire shows us how to work glamorous makeup while making them look wider–set. In addition to having small and close set eyes, Reba has a very unique shape to her eyes where they are at their widest near the outer corner, rather than the center. To balance this out, she uses smoky dark eye shadow… -
Korrina Rico’s Makeup for Light Eyes and Dark Skin
14 May 2012 | 12:32 amLight eyes and dark skin are such a gorgeous combination on their own; makeup isn’t even needed in most cases. However, if you need some new makeup ideas, look no further than Korrina Rico. Her light green eyes and café latte complexion always look stunning, and the best news is her makeup style is very easy to copy. To start with, Korrina lines her entire eye with a black eyeliner pencil. This makes her green eyes look even more feline (lucky her!) but if you have small or close-set eyes, line the top lash line only. Use a makeup brush or sponge to softly blend out the edges for… -
Jennifer Coolidge’s Va-Va-Volumized Hairstyle
14 May 2012 | 12:09 amJennifer Coolidge is a very successful comedienne, but let’s face it, she’s best known for her role as the ultimate “Mrs. Robinson” from the American Pie series. They couldn’t have chosen a better lady to act as the eternally young and sexy mother that all the teenage boys lust after, and Jennifer is still looking fit and fabulous. Blessed with a curvy figure, feline eyes and full lips, it's only natural that Jennifer tops it all off with super sexy hair. If you love her ‘do and want to try it out at home, here’s how: First of all, you will need to… -
Rachel Weisz’s Makeup for Full Eyebrows
13 May 2012 | 11:32 pmRachel Weisz is known for her glossy dark hair and those fabulous full eyebrows. With thick eyebrows now in vogue again, Rachel is the perfect leading lady from which to take makeup tips from. If you have naturally thick eyebrows, follow Rachel’s makeup techniques and get gorgeous! In this look, Rachel has blended a warm cinnamon eye shadow from her top lid up towards the brows. This gives a dramatic look to the eye, but heavy eyebrows can also create a lot of darkness. To lighten up, use a lighter shade of eye shadow or a highlighter just under the brow line. In this photo, Rachel has… -
Get Dev’s Punky Makeup Style
10 May 2012 | 9:13 pmA refreshing change from bubble-gum pop princesses, Dev has crazy hair, crazy clothes, and crazy makeup to match. If you want to look like Dev, first you need to get a short asymmetrical haircut and add in some purple highlights. Then, you are ready for her makeup. Here’s how to get Dev’s look: Like the lovely Amy Winehouse, Dev is all about the cat eye. However unlike Amy (who was a fan of liquid liner) it looks like Dev has used a powder or pencil to get her cat eye effect. In any case, start with gold and brown eye shadow applied across the upper lid. You can also bring it down…
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Vanity Hair Extensions
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How to Care for Hair Extensions
10 May 2012 | 5:58 pmHow to care for hair extensions should be part of the initial experience of having hair extensions installed and discussed in depth with the stylist. Everyone that habitually wears hair extensions knows that the key to keeping them looking natural and feeling silky soft is minimizing heat and mechanical stress in addition to increasing moisture content using hair treatment products. Knowing how to care for hair extensions does require as much attention as selecting and installing the right kind of human hair and hair extension attachment method. To get the best value out of the initial… -
Fall/Winter Hair Extension Trends
17 Oct 2011 | 11:19 amHair style trends for Fall and Winter this year showed us Braids and Hair Extensions. Looking at the NY Fashion week runway shows we saw lots of texture and volume using combinations of braiding of own hair, braiding with hair extensions, layering in hair extensions, textured ponytails and what must have been lots of dry shampoo. The braided hair looks were the most fascinating, with different twists, colors and placement. Some are calling this a low maintenance style: A laid back look with a natural windswept appearance and soft frizzy hair. I think every hair stylist out there knows how… -
Does the hair come from dead people??
3 Oct 2011 | 6:14 pmThis is one of our top favorite questions about the origins of our hair extensions. Or perhaps they are questioning our collection methods of the elusive Russian or Eastern European Caucasian virgin hair? By now, most people are educated about the origins of Indian hair and the temple customs of a people that sacrifice their beauty. But when it comes to Caucasian hair and its country status we still get that whispered question. I can practically see their imagination running with images of secret hair collectors dressed in black, sharp shears in hand sneaking into cemeteries. Hair collecting… -
Use Vinegar as a Natural Remedy for Smooth Shiny Hair
27 Aug 2011 | 1:43 pmA great home remedy for shiny hair is a vinegar rinse. Each hair has an outer layer of hair called cuticles. The cuticle is made of overlapping layers of long scales that lie along the surface of each strand of hair. When we shampoo our hair, the shafts open and residual ingredients get trapped underneath it, resulting in ragged uneven hair. How does vinegar help? The properties in vinegar removes shampoo and other product build up underneath that makes hair dull. Most shampoos and soaps are alkaline; vinegar has an acidic property which will control the PH balance in hair. After shampooing,… -
Balancing Liquid Tension to Hair Energy
23 Aug 2011 | 4:20 pmSurface tension is a property of the surface of a liquid. It is what causes the surface portion of liquid to be attracted to a solid surface. Surface energy is the property of a solid. There must be a perfect balance of the two for maximum bonding. Extensions are manufactured hair that goes through a rigorous chemical process that changes the amount of energy on the surface of the hair. Every surface has a measurement of energy and every liquid has a measurement of tension based on ions. Since the surface energy has changed, the surface tension in products needs to be changed to properly…
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Applying Liquid Adhesives Like a Pro
11 May 2012 | 3:25 pmSome of our most experienced clients use liquid adhesives to attach their hair systems because they offer a wide range of hold times and very secure bonds. But glues can be intimidating to use and easy to mess up. We’ve seen lots of messes and the same mistakes made over and over again! Applying liquid adhesive can be tricky and challenging to say the least. Some solvent based adhesives that offer an extended bonding time can be really thick and stringy and are hard to apply evenly. Water based adhesives offer their own set of challenges! If they're applied too thick and aren't allowed… -
A Sticky Interview with Mark Tabish, Founder of True Tape
4 May 2012 | 12:31 pmThere’s more to a good hair system tape than just stickiness. What goes into making a great adhesive? How have hair-wearers’ needs changed over the years? What happens behind the curtain? How can I save 10% on True Tape products for a limited time? To find out more about the tape industry we went right to the source, by talking to Mark Tabish, the founder of True Tape. He’s the man behind Supertape, Invisi-Bond, and Satin Lace Tape, to name a few. Mark’s built his reputation by manufacturing skin-safe adhesives that hold like the devil. HD: Your company, True Tape, makes SUPERTAPE,… -
Full Cap Taping with JRob
24 Apr 2012 | 10:57 amTaping down your full cap hair system isn’t as straight-forward as attaching a partial unit. There are tricky spots—like the nape of the neck and the temples—that seem to wiggle loose whenever they want to. Then there’s the biggest issue: an exposed hairline the whole way around your head! Our Hair Techs answer a lot of tape questions from full cap wearers, so they need to know all about the latest techniques and products. That’s why we asked our friend Jon “JRob” Robertson for a full cap taping demonstration. He happily flew up from sunny Orlando and spent a day working with… -
Tape Tips for Newbies
17 Apr 2012 | 8:59 amWearing hair involves making a lot of decisions. What style, hair color, wave or curl do you want? What base materials do you need to pull off the right mix of appearance and durability? After you design your hair system, the next decision is just as important: How are you going to stick it all to your head? Will you use tape or liquid adhesive? Decisions, decisions, decisions. Most “newbies” start with tape because it’s just easier to work with when you're learning to wear hair. But all hair system tapes are not created equal! There are two really big things to think about. First… -
So Many Tapes, So Little Time
10 Apr 2012 | 10:23 pmOh, how time flies. It feels like just yesterday that our Store held only a small handful of the bestselling hairpiece tapes on the market. That was in 2005 and we had exactly 5 different brands, comprising about 35 total tape products. Well fast forward to today and our Store now hosts a collection of more than a dozen brands, totaling nearly 300 individual tape products! If you bond your hair system using tape adhesives, choosing can be more overwhelming now than ever before. This month we'll be blogging about tapes and providing tips and resources to help you figure out which tapes to try.
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Going Gray
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Going Gray Makeover Series, Part V: Frequently Asked Questions
15 May 2012 | 9:00 amFor the last installment of our makeover series, we’ve asked our resident makeover expert Kate Leser some of the most frequently asked questions posed by you, our beautiful silver-haired readers, and also some of the questions that Kate’s clients ask her all the time. Find out what The Makeover Expert recommends for treating different hair textures, how to know when it’s time for a new haircut, and ways to look put-together without relying on heavy makeup and expensive trips to the mall. We hope you’ve enjoyed Going Gray Blog’s Makeover Series this spring, and a… -
Going Gray Makeover Series, Part IV: Makeup & Skincare
8 May 2012 | 9:00 amDitching the dye is an excellent way to start treating your hair better. But what about the lovely face that your new gray hair frames? Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it protects you from the harsh irritants found in the world around you. For this reason, skincare is incredibly important. In this installment of the Going Gray Makeover Series, our resident makeover expert Kate Leser answers questions about how to protect your body’s ultimate protector—your skin. Read on to find out how what skin regimen Kate recommends, which makeup brand she carries in her own… -
Going Gray Makeover Series, Part III: Clothes & Accessories
1 May 2012 | 9:00 amYour hair is only one part of many pieces to your look. Just because you’ve decided to go gray and landed on a comfortable haircut doesn’t mean you can’t have variety in your style through clothes and accessories. Going gray is the perfect time to sort through your closet, rediscover old items and add a few new ones. Do you have the right little black dress hanging in your closet? When is it inappropriate to wear a miniskirt? How much is too much when it comes to accessorizing? Read on to find out what our resident makeover expert Kate thinks every woman should consider when… -
Gray Hair is Most Definitely…Beautiful.
27 Apr 2012 | 5:57 pmCongratulations, Beyonce, for being announced People’s 2012 Most Beautiful Women in the World, but make room for four beautiful ladies who won People’s Real Beauty at Any Age contest and are featured in the print edition of the magazine. Among the four winners is Denise Buchoz featured in our Color Me Gray ebook!! Congratulations, Denise, and kudos People magazine! Be sure to watch the video! It’s amazing. And go buy the print edition to see Denise. She’s a knockout! -
Going Gray Blog Facebook Milestone Coming Soon!
26 Apr 2012 | 5:30 amWow! We are very close to welcoming our 1000th Facebook like!! Help us welcome this lucky person! Do you have a business that has a product or service that would make a great addition to our welcome package? We would love your donation and would be happy to promote your business. We will be throwing in a Starbucks gift card and a copy of our Color Me Gray eBook. If you can help, shoot us an email at info@goinggrayblog.com. Hurry! We are at 972 likes as of today.
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Natural Hair Rules!!!
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Natural Resources “Celebrating You! YouTube Contest
9 May 2012 | 12:47 pmEnter our “Celebrating You! YouTube Contest Today! Be a part of Welcome To Houston: Kim Coles Celebrates YOU! event by uploading a Youtube video (to your own Youtube channel) about your recent transition to natural hair and desire to “Celebrate You” now through May 14, 2012. Please include the phrase “Kim Coles Celebrates You” in your video title. *Video submissions must be by Houston-based participants only. Prizes include: 2 Full Passes to the 5th Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference A Deluxe Gift Basket of Earth’s Nectar Haircare… -
Get your natural hair ready for summer
9 May 2012 | 7:02 amThe biggest challenge with natural hair is moisture and the summer heat and humidity don’t help. I have a few post that will help you maintain the healthy of your natural hair by providing tips on how to moisture your natural hair. Moisturizing Regimen Moisturize Daily Co-Washing Shampooing Natural Hair -
Black Women Returning to Their Roots
6 May 2012 | 10:35 pmLast Thursday, I was invited to share my perspective on the natural hair movement and corporate America. Unfortunately, my name is wrong but I’m simply grateful for the opportunity to shade light on the subject. See full interview below. Have you experience any backlash as an result of going natural? -
Natural Hair Salon Offers One on One Tutorial
2 May 2012 | 7:00 amNatural Resources Salon introduced their DIY (do it yourself), Hands On Hair Tutorial to help current and potential clients save, without compromising their everyday look. Natural Resources Salon Co-Owner, Tamika Fletcher helps clients save anywhere from $60-$500 per visit. DIY styles include elegant pin ups, buns, jumbo twists and consultations are required. The cost is $35 an hour, and hair length, texture and volume are factors that contribute to the amount of hours needed per tutorial but many are completed in an hour. Fletcher believes this services is her way for showing customer… -
Common mistakes in styling natural hair
27 Apr 2012 | 7:55 amCommon mistakes made in styling natural hair. Ever spend hours shampooing, conditioning, deep conditioning and finally styling your natural hair to only end up with an uncouth mess. Here are some common mistakes made in styling natural hair. These minor details can make the difference between a cute defined style and frizzy shrunken afro. Don’t get me wrong I’m not saying there’s anything is wrong with a fro. I love my fro. But when you have put in the work to achieve a specific style; you want your hair to look as such. Don’t Flipping hair over while washing…
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One Hairstyles
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Some Ideas On Hairstyles For Prom
16 May 2012 | 9:57 amProm is easily one of the most important occasions in teens’ lives. Choosing a perfect hair style for your prom is surely an overwhelming yet an exciting task. And if you feel that you need a piece of professional advice on this matter, here are some ideas for you on how to choose an ideal hair style for your prom. Girls with short hair usually find it much easier to choose a perfect hair style for prom. But even if your hair is medium or long, you still can make a nice hairstyle that will give you a look of a gorgeous movie star. For instance, you can make big curls on your long hair, and… -
Short Hair Styles
16 May 2012 | 7:34 amThere are very many short hair styles that are common in Kenya, below is a list of the common ones mostly worn and it lists based on how the different styles are achieved; Relaxed hairstyles; these basically refer to short hairstyles achieved by the use of different relaxers available in the market. Different relaxers are used as they produce different results depending on one’s goals. These kinds of hairstyle should always remain wet or risk drying of the hair which might ruin the style. The wetness is achieved by using different moisturizing creams or sprays or even using activators of… -
How To Look Good In Long Hairstyle
16 May 2012 | 4:56 amThere is a preconception that long hairstyle makes women look gorgeous and attractive. Most of our adorable celebrities who are always in black curly hairs which most of our ladies try to imitate. It’s easier for your hairdresser to make an elegant masterpiece from long hairstyle rather from a short one. Even though it takes lots of time to style long hairs, it can be patterned in various ways. Some might try long hairstyles but end up devastated, it doesn’t necessarily mean that having a long hairstyle will make one look sexy but how one style it is the determining factor. The following… -
Ancient Greek Women Hairstyles
15 May 2012 | 10:51 amMost women hair styles during the ancient Greek period were very elegant yet functional. Most ancient Greek women were accustomed with some of the hair styles available today as most of today’s hair styles have a traditional origin. Early hair styles: during the period before the anstocratic society, most Greek women wore long hair. This was considered to be the fashionable style of that era and was hence seen among most women. Sometimes a headband was created by wrapping a cloth around the head and this would prevent falling of the hair in the face. Others would simply let their hair grow… -
Hairstyles For Special Occasions
15 May 2012 | 10:20 amProms, weddings, and other special occasions are those events when every woman wants to look elegant, unique and beautiful. Which is why, it is always so difficult to decide on an outfit for the special occasions. And while the dress is certainly the central part of any outfit, the hair style plays a very important part in your festive attire. If it is difficult for you to decide on the hair style for a special occasion, then it’s time for you to learn some basics of hair styling. The things to pay attention to are your face shape and hair type. You may want to emphasize your best traits,…
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HAIR TRANSPLANT – 4300 Grafts in 1 surgery covering almost entire balding area…
8 May 2012 | 5:14 pmMay 7/12, we had a gentleman come in and he received 4300 grafts: 1400 single hairs and appx 1450 doubles and 1450 triple grafted hairs for a total of 8650 hairs in one session. See the post-op photos below. (NOTE: You can click on each photo to see a close up of the hairline etc) The patient is over the moon right after surgery and I will update his photos as he progresses. WHAT IS IMPORTANT ABOUT THIS? I have spoken time and time again about so many clinics saying the can get 4000+ grafts – but when you see the area covered or the after photo they look like they received only about… -
Laser Light Therapy Before and After
5 May 2012 | 12:40 pmClient 5- Before LaserClient 5- After LaserClient 4- After LaserClient 4- Before LaserBeforepatient 985 after patient 4 crown beforePatient 4 Crown. photo 2.ptient 12 beforepatient 12 9 monthpatient 8 beforePatient 8 after BeforeAfter Here is an update on some of the Laser Light Therapy photo before and afters. First I’ll start with men: -
ONLINE HAIR LOSS SITES/BLOGS ETC…WHY YOU SHOULD TRUST THEM AND NOT TRUST THEM…
25 Apr 2012 | 11:49 amHmmm. I was reading several blogs today as I always do. I find it so interesting how my opinion of blogs and the online community has changed since my journey of hair loss began. After my bad hair hair tranpslant I turned to the internet to do research and find good clinics. The online hair loss forums absolutely helped me – much like the articles which I am writing will help you! However, I want to talk about the underside or the inside scoop on the online sites which have threads, open discussion, people writing etc. 1) They are good beginning resource to get knowledge about hair… -
Hair Transplants into Scars: Scalp Reductions, Bad Scars from accidents, facelifts etc
23 Apr 2012 | 4:17 pmI get quite a few questions about individuals with scars and whether or not we can transplant into them. The quick answer is yes, but with a lower graft survival rate (let’s say 50% of the grafts will grow). When you cut the skin, you change the physiology of the components that it is made up of when it heals back. Hence why you see a change in the texture and colour of the skin in the form of a scar. However, although you change the “landscape” of an area of skin including the loss of hair in a given area, the vital requirements (blood vessles etc) for hair to grow in a… -
Hair Transplant: What to expect emotionally, before booking, booking and waiting for the hair to grow.
20 Apr 2012 | 3:25 pmCU of my hairline My Hair Transplant hairline If you’re reading these articles for the first time, I am proud to say that I have finally been able to build a very large wealth of information on the specifics of hair transplants below this article. If you read from this article to the beginning of 2012 prior to coming in for a consult – you will really know almost everything you need to know. I’ve done this because I want the consumer to know a few things… I’m going to go on a tangent, but it’s important, skip the next paragraph to get to the articles main…
