http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog Juicy bits of glam to attain Perfect Locks hair, health, and beauty. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:03:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/homemade-beauty-101-natural-hair-rinse-recipes http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/homemade-beauty-101-natural-hair-rinse-recipes#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:12:00 +0000 perfectlocks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=648 Hair rinses are a great way to finish off any hair treatment you use. Leave-in hair rinses provide a nice layer of protection from wind, sun, or heat. Other rinses provide shine or a color boost, while still others help remove residue and detangle hair. No matter what you’re looking for, though, Perfect Locks has the remedy. Try these natural hair rinse recipes on for size...]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/homemade-beauty-101-natural-hair-rinse-recipes/feed 0 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/hairstyle-ideas-for-type-1-hair http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/hairstyle-ideas-for-type-1-hair#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:26:14 +0000 perfectlocks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=642 Of all the different hair types, Type 1 hair may seem like the simplest and easiest to manage. It’s straight, right? No problem. Yet any woman with Type 1 hair knows better. Super-straight locks may be easy to wash and go, but can be difficult to style creatively—or so people think! Straight hairstyles come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Why not experiment to find your fit?]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/hairstyle-ideas-for-type-1-hair/feed 0 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/6-quick-tips-for-makeup-staying-power http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/6-quick-tips-for-makeup-staying-power#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:30:35 +0000 perfectlocks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=632 At work, shopping, or clubbing, makeup meltdown is no fun. The streaky or even shiny look of sweated- or worn-off makeup wastes all the hours you’ve spent expertly applying lipstick, eye shadow, and blush. And even though some cosmetic brands promise “long wear” or to last “forever”, reality doesn’t always match the commercials. So what’s a girl to do? Try these six simple how-to makeup tricks for getting your cosmetics to go on and stay on for hours and hours, no matter what the setting...]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/6-quick-tips-for-makeup-staying-power/feed 1 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/busted-top-5-african-american-hair-care-myths-revealed http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/busted-top-5-african-american-hair-care-myths-revealed#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:21:53 +0000 perfectlocks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=621 It’s unique from any other hair on the planet. Versatile, misunderstood, and often even intimidating, black hair gets a lot of mixed press. For years, misinformation about African American hair has been floating around homes, salons, and even the net. And, unfortunately, too many of these untruths have been passed down from generation to generation, based upon misunderstandings or outright lies from decades, even centuries, ago. So it’s time to set the record straight! ]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/busted-top-5-african-american-hair-care-myths-revealed/feed 2 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/hairstyle-ideas-for-type-2-hair http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/hairstyle-ideas-for-type-2-hair#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:00:46 +0000 perfectlocks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=611 Wavy hair is all the rage these days; from celebs like Kim Kardashian and Blake Lively to your next-door neighbor, everyone is going in for tousled, carefree ripples in their hairstyles. And whether this texture is yours by nature, or achieved through wavy extensions or wigs, we’ve got some great style ideas for you!]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/hairstyle-ideas-for-type-2-hair/feed 0 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/homemade-beauty-101-facial-scrub-recipes http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/homemade-beauty-101-facial-scrub-recipes#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:19:17 +0000 perfectlocks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=603 Exfoliating, or removing dead skin cells from the top layer of the skin, is a vital part of any beauty regimen. It keeps pores clear, clean, and unclogged, and gives newer, younger skin the chance to truly shine. Exfoliating also reduces chances of acne flare-ups, and helps remove stubborn makeup particles that just won’t go away.]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/homemade-beauty-101-facial-scrub-recipes/feed 2 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/shop-smart-shop-healthy-5-beauty-product-ingredients-to-seek http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/shop-smart-shop-healthy-5-beauty-product-ingredients-to-seek#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:13:45 +0000 perfectlocks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=598 Now that you’ve got an idea what bath, beauty, and hair care products you should avoid, why not look into some helpful ingredients, too? The following 5 beauty product ingredients have been shown to increase your hair, skin, and nails’ overall shine, vitality, and health, with a minimum risk of harmful side effects. While this advice is not medical advice, and you should consult your doctor to find out about any allergies, drug interactions, or other potential risks you might run, seeking out these ingredients could help you on your way to a more beautiful, and healthier, you.]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/shop-smart-shop-healthy-5-beauty-product-ingredients-to-seek/feed 1 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/contest-win-18%e2%80%b3-wavy-indian-hair-from-perfect-locks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/contest-win-18%e2%80%b3-wavy-indian-hair-from-perfect-locks#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:20:08 +0000 perfectlocks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=589 It’s time for another contest on MissJia.com and I’m happy to announce the collabo with Perfect Locks. I recently received some curly hair from Perfect Locks and needless to say, I LOVE it! It’s ridiculously soft with perfectly defined curls that seem to get better and better with each wash.]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/contest-win-18%e2%80%b3-wavy-indian-hair-from-perfect-locks/feed 2 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/hairstyle-ideas-for-type-3-hair http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/hairstyle-ideas-for-type-3-hair#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:58:33 +0000 perfectlocks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=580 Calling all curly girls! Looking for a style switch-up, or a new ‘do for your perfect locks? Try one of these curly hairstyles on for size, or experiment with your own combinations. Since curly hair is so versatile, you have plenty of options.]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/hairstyle-ideas-for-type-3-hair/feed 2 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/shop-smart-shop-healthy-8-beauty-product-ingredients-to-avoid http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/shop-smart-shop-healthy-8-beauty-product-ingredients-to-avoid#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:54:29 +0000 perfectlocks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=568 We’ve been warned to stay away from formaldehyde in nail polish and sodium hydroxide (lye) in hair relaxers and face treatments. But did you know that many of the ingredients—especially the unpronounceable ones--in our bath, beauty, and hair care products are unsafe? Research is finding that more and more beauty product substances cause cancer, breathing problems, allergic reactions, and even damage to the very hair, skin, and nails they claim to enhance—yet, somehow, the word is not getting out the way it should.]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/shop-smart-shop-healthy-8-beauty-product-ingredients-to-avoid/feed 4