Don’t lose hair over hair loss! Yes, stress is said to be a big factor for people losing their hair. However, on an average, at least 100 strands of hair fall out every day. A hair strand has a life span of 4.5 years. It falls out after that period only to be replaced by a new strand within six months. In case you are experiencing significant hair loss, a receding hairline or hairless patches on your scalp, it is advisable to visit the doctor. You need not feel dejected about hair loss. Until your medical condition is resolved, you…
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Keeping color-treated hair vibrant is a challenge. Keeping it healthy is yet another one. Now try keeping color-treated hair extensions – which don’t have ready access to the scalp and its natural oils – shiny and bright, and you could have quite a tussle on your hands. Fortunately, caring for color-treated hair extensions doesn’t have to be so hard. A little extra TLC is all it takes to maintain great, colorful tresses.
Tip #1: Twice is NOT as Nice
As intuitve as it may seem, this point is super important: never re-bleach or re-dye your hair extensions yourself. In fact,…
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It’s confession time, ladies. Admit it: at least once in your life, you’ve pored over pages and pages of fashion and beauty magazines, studying the pictures of the celebs and their flawless hairstyles. At least once in your life, you’ve attempted to recreate a famous coif, whether it was Jennifer Aniston’s famous “Rachel,” Farrah Fawcett’s feathered ‘do, or Rihanna’s new, fire-red lengths. And who hasn’t? Almost every woman wants to look red-carpet stunning at least once in her life. But for most of us who don’t have the funds for celebrity styling, that “red-carpet stunning” look must be achieved on…
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Feather hair extensions are a great way to achieve a fun, funky look in an instant. Whether wide or narrow, long or short, feather hair extensions can make any woman resemble an ultra-glam rocker, a free-spirited nymph, a sporty surfer type, or a lively party girl.
But what about returning to the office or school? For those who’d rather moonlight on the wild side than permanently live on it, removing feather hair extensions is a must. Fortunately, taking these hair extensions out is even easier than installing them!
First, make sure you have the same pliers or crimping tool used…
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As noted last week, fashions from the 1970s are heating up the runways this spring. But you’ve probably noticed another retro style move finding its way into fashion magazines and TV shows: feather hair extensions. This hippie-style look uses avian inspiration to add color and flair to your own human mane, and all without any stress or damage to your natural hair.
What ARE Feather Hair Extensions?
Feather hair extensions are high-quality feathers of different lengths, widths, colors, and even patterns. The best extensions are made of natural bird feathers that are either dyed or left in their natural state,…
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Micros, minis, freestyles, individuals, boxes, trees, crochets, Goddesses – there are so many gorgeous ways to wear braids, it’s easy to lose count. And while not all kinds of braids demand the same kind of extension hair, they all require a quick, steady hand and securely attached hair extensions. So for any woman who has ever considered doing her own braids with human hair extensions – or has thought about learning how to braid hair for others – here’s how it’s done.
Step 1: Buy the right hair.
Know what kind of braided hairstyle you want, and make sure you…
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Looking for a quick and easy, yet natural way to take on a new look? Not particularly interested in hair extensions, yet not inspired by lace-front or traditional wigs either? Then try a half-wig, which may literally be just the right amount of hair for you!
Half wigs, as their name implies, are wigs without bangs or lace at the hairline. These wigs allow you to control how your hair falls over and near your face without the time commitment of a sew-in or net weave. They require no tape or trimming down – you can literally slide them on and go.
The…
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Earlier this week, we discussed hair types and the hair extensions that match each hair type. Whether your mane is curly, straight, wavy, or kinky, there’s a set of hair extensions, hair pieces, or even a wig out there for you. But what if you want to switch things up a bit and add some drama to your normal hair routine? What if you want bouncy, riotous curls one day and sleeker, straighter locks the next – do you need to buy two different types of weave?
Not at all! For hair that transforms as naturally from straight to curly…
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Start investigating human hair extensions, and you’ll soon find a million options, especially when it comes to hair texture. Yaki, silky-straight, and wet-n-wavy are just the tip of the iceberg. How about Candy Curl, Body Wave, Jheri Curl, Spanish Wave, French Refined, Ethiopian Yaki, Deep Wave, Deep Curly, Tight Wave, and more?
The choices can be dizzying, and that’s where this guide to hair extensions and hair types comes in handy. Armed with knowledge of your own hair type and the kind of look you want, you can mix, match, or reinvent your look with the right hair extension texture…
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When it comes to fusion hair extensions, the results should always be beautiful. The road you take to get there, though, is not always the same. You have your choice of colors, lengths, textures, and – of course – application methods. So when it comes down to I-tipped or U-tipped fusion hair extensions, how do you choose? Which is better for you?
For starters, it’s important to think about heat application, and how comfortable you are with heat on or near your hair. U-tipped hair extensions can only be applied using a heating tool to melt the keratin. And while…
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