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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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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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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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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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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If you’re rushed for time this holiday season why not save time and money and color your hair at home? You’d be surprised how simple and not to mention inexpensive it is. If you have no idea where to begin here are a few tips to consider on getting the right color and treatment for your hair. Here are some tips on how to color your own hair at home:
If you’re battling with gray hair or are looking to go lighter or darker, home hair color works great and is ideal for you. This also works if you don’t…
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Altering your hair color can give you an instant new look. The change can be dramatic or subtle, depending on what color you give your hair. The color of your hair can have an impact on the texture of your hair and it can enhance hairstyles. When deciding to color your hair make sure you choose a color that will fit you.  Sometimes people don’t realize how easy it is to color hair extensions, it’s the same as coloring a real head of hair!  One thing to keep in mind is that you should only color hair that hasn’t been…
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