Monday, February 23, 2009

Benefits of Short Hair

Whenever we see women with short hair, a since of confidence usually surrounds them.
Short hair reflects self-assurance and makes a statement wherever you go. Just for the
simple fact that there isn’t long flowing hair to hide behind. Short hair lets the world
know you’re in control.
There are many benefits with rockin’ a short haircut. Such as...
• Short hair is usually healthier than longer hair that is more susceptible to damaged
ends.
• Short hair brings out the younger side of us all.
• Short hair is bold and sexy.
• Short hair is easy to manage for the women on the go.
• Women with fine hair will benefit from a short haircut because you can have
chunky layers throughout to give a sense of full, thick hair.
If you’re considering taking the leap into the sassy world of short hair, go for it!
Change is good for all of us from time to time. Our hair is our focal point so making a
drastic change from long to short hair will bring you that change you are looking for.
Short hair will leave you feeling fresh, new and best of all give you the confidence to
conquer the world. Be bold, be beautiful, be you.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Blonde Hair Protection

Do blondes really have more fun?
The argument is quite convincing from both sides, however for the sake of this article let’s say yes, blondes do have more fun. Let’s not forget, there’s a price to pay for the star-studded treatment that blondes attract.
It’s fair to say most blondes enjoy the sun. Majority of the blondes are usually rockin’ a nice tan. However with that nice suntan unfortunately comes the harsh treatment from the sun that will damage a blondes’ hair.
The natural sun and heat damages the hair. It does this by extracting all the moisture that our hair needs to stay healthy and shiny.
The pigment that makes the hair blonde is more susceptible to damage from the sun than other natural hair colors. It really doesn’t matter what texture or shade of blonde you are, without protecting your hair, there’s no escaping the damage that the harsh sunrays can do to your beautiful blonde hair. It is also very common for frizz to occur when the sunrays are hitting your blonde hair. Not to worry, there’re precautions we could take to help prevent any damage from the sun to our blonde tresses.

Most of the leading product manufacturers on the market today are producing an anti-frizzing serum you could apply before you blow-dry your hair. These serums will help to control frizz before and after you blow-dry your hair.
It is suggested that before you expose your hair to any heat, you should apply a sealer to add another layer of protection. If you know you’re going to be out in the sun, look for products that contain a UV protection. You can find these ingredients in anything from conditioners to hair sprays.

We’ve all heard the horror stories about how a blondes’ hair will turn green after swimming in the pool for too long. This is because of the high levels of chlorine that is a pools best friend, but is definitely a blonde’s worst nightmare.
Again, most of the leading product manufacturers produce a chemical that will help strip the chlorine that’s built-up on your hair and ultimately give your tresses a chance to breathe. Don’t worry, the damage isn’t permanent, you’ll be a beautiful blonde bombshell once again.

There’re some great conditioners on the market today that are designed exclusively for blondes. These daily conditioners are created to enhance the color and shine that we all desire. When applying these daily conditioners, run a wide toothed comb or pick through your hair to remove any of those annoying tangles that inevitably occur.

Like any hair color, if you want to keep your locks looking silky smooth, you have to take care of them. Going to the hair salon and sitting in your hair stylists chair every two weeks doesn’t quite cut it, especially for the beautiful blondes out there. Maintenance may be a bit more time consuming, but in the long run, your sexy blonde hair will thank you for it.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Managing Your Hair

Different hair types require a different treatment to get a successful result. Each hair type entails it’s own unique approach. Hair stylists are experts at their craft because they know how to deal with each hair type. Everyone is different and so is the hair on his or her head. There are a few basic rules to live by whether your hair is curly, straight or wavy. Below you find some tips on how to work with what you have.

Curly Hair:

For those out there that have natural, beautiful curly hair, there are a few things that may help manage your sexy tresses.
Dryness could be an issue, so it’s recommended to use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner to wash your hair. This will give your hair the needed moisture that it needs. Depending on the length of your hair and dryness, applying a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner 3-4 times a week may reduce the dreaded dryness that curly hair tends to get.
The dryness treatment doesn’t stop there, after washing your curly hair, it’s important to just gently blot your hair dry with a soft and very absorbent towel. The trick is to leave enough moisture on your hair so that when you apply a silicone-based shine serum to your curls, the serum will be able to penetrate into the strands of your hair. Depending on the thickness of your hair, apply 4 to 6 drops (the thicker your hair, the more you can use).
After you’ve applied the serum, gently run your fingers through your hair to detangle any knots you may have and then you can allow it to air dry.

Wavy Hair:

Now, your hair isn’t quite curly and it’s definitely not straight, so you must be one of the lucky few that’d be considered to have wavy hair.
It’s suggested to use a shine-enhancing shampoo and conditioner when washing your wavy tresses. These aren’t leave in shampoos and conditioners, so remember to thoroughly rinse your hair out after washing.
While your hair is sill wet, use a wide-tooth comb to smooth and separate your hair. After your hair is as smooth as can be, apply a silicone-based shine-enhancing spray. It’s best to spritz from the ends of your hair to the root.
To dry and seal in the silicon-based shine-enhancer, use a blow dryer with a tapered nozzle. This will direct the airflow to the hair down the shaft, leaving you with naturally beautiful wavy hair.

Straight Hair:

Last but not least, we have the straight haired people out there. You are the envy of many.
The kind of hair that allows you to just get up and go. As convenient as that may sound, there’re a few drawbacks to having pin straight hair that need to be addressed.
With having straight hair, your tresses tend to be flat against your head. This ultimately leads to excessive natural grease that can take away from the pizzazz of your hair.
One of the ways to defeat this natural occurrence is to use a deep-cleaning shampoo as often as necessary. They say we shouldn’t wash our hair everyday, but it all depends on the condition of our strands. Using a deep-cleansing shampoo on your oily days is highly suggested.
To prevent any oil build-up, you should also get in the habit of applying a clarifying gel treatment to the roots of your hair on a weekly basis.
Now depending on the amount of time you have, you could either let your hair air dry, which I know a lot of us do or you could blow your hair dry.
If you have the time to blow-dry then you could take a few more minutes and use a flatiron to give your hair that extra sexy sleekness.

Those of us with straight hair wish we had some curls and those with curls wish we had straight hair. Be grateful you even have hair! Some of us could care less, any hair will do! We all know that are hair plays a major role in our individual style, so get creative and just be you.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Hair Curlers

Remember your moms’ hair curlers?
We’ll things have changed a bit since then. Hair curlers used to basically be one size fits all, however that’s not really the case anymore.
Today, you’ll find both heated and non-heated hair curlers. You’ll find those that are magnetic based, Velcro or foam. They also vary in length and width as well.
There’re a few tips and tricks on which hair curlers or rollers to use and how to use them, so let’s get down to business.

• The wider the hair curler or roller the more full and smooth the end result will be.
• A thinner curler or roller will give a bit of a tight, spiral-type result.
• For a longer lasting result, when using non-heated hair curlers or rollers, try setting them in before you take a shower. The steam from the shower will help the curls last twice as long.
• Avoid rolling your hair too tight. Doing so may cause future hair loss and I don’t know about you but that’s not something I want to mess with.
• Magnetic hair curlers or rollers are used on wet hair. They will add a nice and smooth curl with the volume that you are looking for.
• Velcro hair curlers or rollers are designed to give soft, full curls. The beauty about Velcro curls is they could be used on both wet and dry hair.
• Short, fine or brittle hair should consider Velcro hair curlers or rollers, since they don't need to be clipped in place. Clips are needed for longer, thicker hair.
• Foam hair curlers or rollers are designed to be used when your hair is dry. There are created for fragile hair since they are made of foam and sleeping on them is not an issue.
• To ensure that your hair is at its thickest use a bodybuilding mousse the morning-or day-before you plan to apply hair curlers or rollers.
• For naturally curly hair, it’s best to apply a smoothing serum to brush through the curls; which will make rolling your hair much easier.
• Give yourself plenty of time and let the hair curlers set. Twenty to thirty minutes is about normal.
• Carefully unwind the hair curlers or rollers. Be patient and don’t rush or you could end up with a tangled mess of hair.
• After removing all the curlers, gently run a brush through the curls to create a nice and big, soft, full wave.

Whether you have pin straight hair or the curliest of curls, applying hair curlers or rollers is a sure way to spice things up. It’s a fairly easy procedure, one that we all can do at home, with a little patience that is. Remember to always get creative. There is no rule- book on how to roll your hair. How you wear your hair is a reflection of who you are.
If you’re looking to be bold and make a statement, hair curlers just might do the trick.