Hello Lockettes, were you able to watch the Grammys this past Sunday? What were your thoughts? Our eyes were locked to the screen as we watched Ri Ri walk the red carpet in her red hot Azzedine Alaia dress. Not only did she sizzle, but her long tresses and hair extensions also stole the show. There were many other fashionistas that looked dazzling as well and before we dive into what we loved, we couldn’t help but notice that two trends occupied the red carpet that night: cutout dresses and long flowing locks!
Taylor Swift embraced the night and looked gorgeous…
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Superbowl Sunday will be here tomorrow on Sunday, February 3rd! Whether you’re having a Superbowl party or attending one, it’s your job to bring some fashion to the party! Dazzle them with your hair extensions and the perfect hairstyle. Think about it – there are plenty of hairstyles that will look perfect with your jeans and your favorite team’s tee-shirt that you’re proudly going to wear.
Clip-on Bangs
If your hair is long and pretty but you don’t have any bangs to go with your do’, why not switch it up and incorporate clip on bangs? Clip on bangs will…
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Have you fallen into the falsehood that it’s necessary to go light to dark or dark to darker during the wintertime? If this is the case, don’t fall into the hype or feel pressured to change your hair even though the season has changed. Even though the cooler season is here, don’t embrace the dark side! Here’s why:
If you’re currently a blonde with a bright shade it can still be winter appropriate. Try implementing a few lowlights that can be placed next to your brighter pieces. It will warm your hair color without taking away your favorite blonde color. This…
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If you read our Can You Dye Human Hair Extensions post last year then you might be curious how to dye your hair extensions at home! Here’s a quick reminder that you can do anything with human hair extensions that you can do to your natural hair. This includes dyeing, cutting, heat styling and chemically processing your human hair. Many weave wearers dye extensions to get an exact match to their natural hair color. It’s very effective and turns out beautiful!
Do keep in mind that Virgin hair extensions are the best type of weaves for dyeing your hair. Virgin Remy hair extensions have…
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If you thought that colorful dip dye hair extensions were just for the bold, bohemian, and girls that seem to follow every trend, think again. Also, if you thought that the colorful hair extensions were just a phase for the season, the images popping up on blogs and online magazines from Spring and Summer 2013 Fashion Week are proving us all wrong. For a season typically characterized by softer hues, un-natural, bright hair color seems like an unlikely trend. Oscar de la Renta and Peter Som are two designers of many, however, who say otherwise. Colorful extensions weren’t the only…
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In continuation from our part I post about hair tips from around the world, we’re back to give you more tips! The world is full of mystery, yes, but it is also full of amazing beauty tips that keep your tresses in wonderful condition! So keep reading to get the scoop on more tips from around the world.
Mexico – Towel Dry Your Tresses
After your shower, as opposed to using a blow-dryer (which is harsh on your tresses by the way), grab a towel that’s nearby instead. This will make your hair extensions and your hair stay in wonderful…
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The history behind red hair may completely surprise you. Today red heads are known as beautiful and sometimes sassy, but years ago they were considered to be witchy and supernatural. Alchemists formed an opinion that in order to turn copper into gold they had to have the blood of a redheaded man. Plus, to make things worse, some believed that those with red hair were definitely vampires, witches, or werewolfs. Now – if you are a fan of The Vampire Diaries this may sound exciting, but it wasn’t exciting to the red headed women back in the day.

Years later…
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If you are African American and your tresses are currently dark but you’d still like to have fun with the ombre hair trend, there are many ways to make this happen! Ombre has definitely evolved from clothing and accessories and recently is being seen everywhere on hair!  This trend came from everyday women who were too lazy with their touch ups or simply wanted a hint of lighter (or darker!) hair to show near their scalp. Due to the beginnings of this hair trend, women who allowed their tips to show (near their scalp) have definitely helped this trend evolve….
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If it’s your goal to get slim by the time summer rolls around, good for you! Heading to the gym, cutting back on the carbs, and eating healthy foods are all great ways to shed the pounds and find a happy weight that you’re satisfied with. But did you also know that in the mean time you can get a hairstyle that will make you look thinner too? Thin isn’t all about your body, it’s also about finding the right hairstyle that will make you look slim too. Here are a few hairstyles that you may want to consider while…
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In follow up to our post last month, Coloring Your Perfect Locks Hair at Home, we’re back to give you more specific instructions on how to color your hair at home on your own!
As a refresher here are the supplies you will need for dying  your hair:
Here’s a brief list:

Plastic gloves – this usually comes in the kit
Old button-down shirt or old tee-shirt
Vaseline
Damp rag for any potential messes
Hair clip
Wide tooth comb
Old towel
Big safety pin

If you check out the instructions on the color box, you’ll probably notice that it says…
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