January 30th, 2009
Caring for Hair Extensions
It’s important to care well for your extensions so they last for as long as possible and continue to look good.
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When you brush you hair, use a soft tipped brush.
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Start at the bottom of your hair and work your way up when brushing.
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Any coloring, curling or straightening should be done at the hair salon.
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Use a gentle shampoo and conditioner that’s good quality and only wash your hair every other day.
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When you wash your hair, never tangle it or rub it to dry.
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Do not use conditioner on attachment points.
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Tie back your hair in windy conditions and braid it at night to avoid tangles.
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You can dry your hair as you normally would, though an ionic hair dryer is best.
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Talk to your stylist, they will have recommendations about the kind of extensions you have.
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Talk to your stylist, they will have recommendations about the kind of extensions you have.
Take care of your hair.
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January 30th, 2009
Clip on Hair Extensions Allow For Style Variety
Clip on hair extensions allow a person to change their hair style each and every day without committing to permanent hair extension placement – which is what happens with regular hair extensions. Regular hair extensions cannot be added and removed on a whim because a hair stylist must glue, braid, sew, or weave them into a person’s natural hair.
Ponytails are quick and easy clip on extensions.
One of the most beneficial aspects of clip on extensions is that they can be added and removed with ease at any time. They are also relatively inexpensive, which means that a number of different looking hairpieces can be owned and used on a rotating basis.
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January 26th, 2009
If you were born with hard to manage, curly, out of control, and frizzy hair, there is no doubt that you probably like to straighten it from time to time. But do you straighten it every day? Some people like to use a hair iron everyday to straighten their hair and while this can be fine if you use the right iron, it also may be damaging your hair if you are using a low quality hair iron or aren’t using it properly. Many ladies consider chemically straightening their hair because they think it will be easier than using a hair straightener everyday and others feel that using a chemical straightening process will be gentler on their hair.
Before you make the decision to use chemicals to straighten your hair, you need to really think about it. How could it be possible that using chemicals on your hair would be safer or gentler than using a hair iron? It’s not possible. The fact is, you are putting chemicals on your head and letting them sit. This isn’t good for you, or your hair. After chemically straightening your hair, sure your hair will be straight, at least for a little while. But at what cost? Your hair will be damaged, broken, frizzy and may suffer permanent damage that will take a considerable amount of time to grow out. Sure you want straight hair, but I’m assuming that you would rather have healthy and shiny looking straight hair instead of damaged and broken straight hair.
So what’s your other alternative? The other choice, the better choice, is to choose a high quality hair straightener that will be gentle to your hair while getting the job done. If you think that a hair straightener will damage your hair if you use it every day, than you are not using the right type of hair iron.
You need to choose a hair straighter with ceramic plates. Ceramic plates infuse the hair with moisture locking in shine to leave your hair looking healthy and shiny. Another thing to look for in a hair iron is tourmaline. If you are truly worried about damaging your hair with a hair iron, look for a straightener with tourmaline. Tourmaline is a naturally occurring element that produces negative ions. Negative ions infuse each hair with moisture and seal in the natural oils in the hair. These ions also seal the cuticle shaft which allows the hair to lay flat so you won’t get any of that frizzy hair, and it will look shiner and healthier than ever because it will be healthier than before. Yes, a hair straightener can actually improve the health of your hair if you have the right one.
So before you make the big decision to chemically straighten your hair, consider all of the facts. Some people are put off by the cost of a professional hair straightener. But when you consider that these irons typically have very long warranties, sometimes even life warranties, and they improve the health of your hair, it is a small price to pay. If you were to choose chemically straightening your hair, it would not only be a large cost, but you would have to pay for it repeatedly and it would ruin your hair. It seems like a fairly easy decision to me. Choose healthy beautiful hair.
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January 26th, 2009
Alopecia Areata is a disease that causes hair loss. It usually affects the scalp, but can also affect other areas of the body that have hair. The hair loss is quite rapid, and occurs in patches. Alopecia Areata (AA) is common form of hair loss, unpredictable and not painful disease. Usually people who suffer this disease are losing their hair in small, round patches from areas of the body, usually the scalp.
Alopecia Areata usually affects younger women and children. This condition has unknown causes, although in some cases, it happens because of the body’s auto-immune response to form white cells and the hair follicles on the areas where the hair is commonly produced are attacked. A distinguishable polished area of the scalp that feels silky smooth commonly becomes noticeable. And the hairs that surround the bald areas are thin and break off easily. These may be extremely fine and the entire shaft of hair would resemble an exclamation mark.
Causes of Alopecia
The specific cause of alopecia areata is unknown. A family history of alopecia is present in about a fifth of all cases. Alopecia areata is occasionally associated with autoimmune diseases . –Normally the immune system protects the body against infection and disease. In an autoimmune disease, the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks some part of your own body. In alopecia areata, the immune system attacks the hair follicles. For people whose genes put them at risk for the disease, some type of trigger starts the attack on the hair follicles. The triggers may be a virus or something in the person’s environment.
Symptoms of Alopecia
Alopecia areata is actually a disease of the immune system and is commonly referred to as an autoimmune syndrome. This puts this disease into a class that also includes Crohn’s disease as well as IBD and so on. The most common symptoms of alopecia areata is the hair loss on the head as well as the other parts of the body. The reason this occurs is the fact that the immune system starts to attack the hair follicles and stops them from growing hair or maintaining the root structure. When this happens the hair is no longer healthy and will fall out. With this particular form of alopecia you will normally have quarter sized patches of hair loss on the scalp and men can suffer from the same on the chest and so on.
Treatment of Alopecia
1. Certain medications to promote hair growth (such as minoxidil and finasteride).
2. Treating any underlying condition or disease.
3. Corticosteroid injections (when treating alopecia areata).
4. Scalp reduction.
5. A doctor can prescribe several drugs, including creams and steroid injections. Many people also respond well to drugs that promote hair growth.
Sufferers of alopecia areata should not give up hope of a cure as there are many ongoing research projects are currently being undertaken. Some of the most promising involve gene therapy, stem cells research and hair follicle development and new alopecia areata treatments will continue to be made available.
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January 23rd, 2009
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January 5th, 2009
Hair are one of the most important feature of your personality. They play a huge part in your overall outlook. To get healthier and shinier hair is something that every body wants. There are certain things that you can do to make your hair look better. These are easy to apply daily remedies that don’t cost that much. You can turn your ordinary looking hair into great looking hair by simply following some hair care tips, practices and diet information.
To have a healthy hair, proper nutrition is required. General health has direct relation with the quality and quantity of hair. In order to make your hair beautiful, you need regular washing, use of hair oil, proper combing, etc.
Hair Care Diet:
try avoiding these things in your diet as they can be pretty damaging to your hair:
• Cookies
• Sweets
• Chocolates
• Cakes
You should add fruits and vegetables to your diet as they provide your hair with the necessary nutritions to keep them strong.
The following are some hair care practices that will help you avoid hair damage and make your hair great.
• Do wash your hair with water everyday.
• Eat nutritious foods.
• Never comb wet hair as they are more prone to damage.
• Don’t shampoo everyday as the chemicals in the shampoos can damage the scalp if used daily.
• Trim the Ends of Your Hair Regularly
The following are Hair Care Tips for different types of hair:
Straight Hair:
Using a good cleansing shampoo and coupling it with a clarifying gel to the roots once a week. this helps in preventing the hair to lie flat on the scalp which it builds up oil and to prevent your hair to lie flat against the scalp where it can build up oil and skin fungi.
Wavy Hair:
For wavy hair Using a shampoo and conditioner that gives shine to the hair helps. for wavy hair the ideal thing is to comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb, this will provide your hair all the exercise that you need and will make them smooth and shinny.
Curly Hair:
Curly hair are the most prone to get dry so Using a shampoo and conditioner that has moisturizer will help retain the oil in the hair. After the bath, try to let it dry naturally and when dried comb it with your fingers. This will give your curly hair the strength it needs.
For other do it yourself hair care tips, here’s more:
1. Do not pile your hair on the head while washing your hair with shampoo as this will cause tangling that will lead to more breakage.
2. For a great shine on your hair, you can add a lemon on the final rinse.
3. Maintain the washing of your hair every few days to avoid cause of damage and breakage
4. Using a home made conditioner mixture of vinegar, water, egg yolks and curds can also be effective for the hair. Apply this mixture at least for one hour before rinsing.
If you make these your general practice ion your everyday life you will have great hair in a matter of days.
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January 4th, 2009
Have you always wanted long, beautiful hair? It’s true that people usually want what they don’t have, and if you have short hair, you may often crave long luscious locks. Waiting for your hair to grow out is not a very good option. It will take years for your hair to grow out, and by the time your hair reaches the length that you want, you may have changed your mind and no longer want long hair. And more often than not, the hair will become damaged and unhealthy while you’re waiting for it to grow.
But there is an easier way. You can always opt for hair extensions as an easy alternative to create your beautiful look. Some women mistakenly think that hair extensions are only for the rich and famous or celebrities and that normal people shouldn’t or can’t have them. This is the totally wrong way to think. There is absolutely no reason that you shouldn’t have hair extensions if you want them.
Price is no longer the barrier that it used to be as hair extensions are much more affordable now than they used to be and there are many different options for all budgets. If you want to save even more money, you can have a friend put your extensions in for you instead of opting for an expensive salon. There are many different types of hair extensions that are simple enough for anyone to put in on their own.
One of the common misconceptions about hair extensions is that they look fake and everybody will know that you are wearing them. Well of course your close friends will know that you have hair extensions because overnight you will have much longer hair. But for others, no one will be any the wiser about your extensions because they are made very well now and do not look fake at all. There are a wide variety of colors to choose from, you will be able to match your hair type very closely for an excellent match. Choosing extensions made with human hair will also help to have them looking very natural and will make it easier for you to care for them as well and style them.
Hair extensions can be treated like your normal hair. You can wash them, and style them normally with your hair straightener, curling iron and hair dryer without fear of damaging your look. It is recommended that you take a bit more care in washing your hair, and use a gentle shampoo, avoiding the connections where they attach to your own hair, but other than that, you should be able to treat your hair as you normally would.
Don’t think that you have to wear your hair extremely long just because you have extensions. Many women are under the impression that they will have hair down to their rear end if tey get extensions and that’s not always true. If that’s the length that you want, than you can go right ahead, but otherwise you can cut your hair and have your stylist shape it however you would like.
Hair extensions are not just for the rich and famous anymore. With a wide variety available, anyone can have that long, gorgeous movie star look.
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