October 26th, 2009
Although cold fusion hairextensions are relatively a new option for hair weaving, it is becoming increasingly popular for people who love weft hair. Even though both hot fusion and cold fusion extensions provide lasting results with a more natural look, the popularity of cold fusion hair extensions is becoming more evident – and this is for a valid reason.
The traditional hot fusion uses hot bonding material to attach the hair on your roots. Because of this, some people have reported burns and scalp damage. On the other hand, since cold fusion hairextensions are attached using milder solution, there will never be any possible burning.
Another advantage of cold fusion extensions is that it could last longer compared to extensions that were installed using hot fusion. In addition, due to the flexibility of keratin-based polymer, your extensions will never be stiff and unnatural-looking hair.
When applied by a professional, cold fusion hair extensions will be indistinguishable from your natural hair. Since this hair extensions method uses no type of heat, they are ideal for people with thin or very fine hair.
If you want to achieve natural looking, 100% human hair extensions that can match your natural hair color, then cold fusions extensions are the best option for you. With these kinds of extensions, you will have longer, thicker and plumper hair than you ever had before.
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August 4th, 2009
Hair extensions can be attached to your head in many different ways, including gluing, tubing, sewing, and clipping on. Different methods have different advantages. The method you choose will depend on many factors: your hair, your lifestyle, your budget, and your needs. For starters, If you are looking for a long-lasting, natural-looking hair extension, though, consider one of the fusion methods.
Fusion is generally the preferred method as fused hair extensions can last up to three to six months with skilled application and proper care. With fusion hair extensions, the extensions should be indistinguishable from your natural hair. If properly applied, the attachment site should be virtually invisible.
Fusion hair extensions can be applied in different ways:
Hot fusion
Cold fusion.
Hot fusion or bonding uses hot glue to attach extensions to your hair. This is the more traditional method. While it does have many happy followers, others say that the glue causes the extensions to feel stiff and unnatural. These extensions can last up to 4 months.
Cold fusion is a new method, and is meant to be gentle for the hair. This method uses a keratin-based polymer to attach extensions to the root. As this method uses no heat, it is good for fine or thin hair. The polymer offers more flexibility than hot-glue, and results in more natural-feeling hair. For cold fusion hair extensions, many hairdressers use SoCap extensions and a clear bond. These extensions can last up to six months.
Fusion hair extensions are more expensive than other methods. If you want long-lasting, natural-looking luscious hair, they just might be the extensions for you.
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February 23rd, 2009
- Determine what type of hair extension you want to wear. There are numerous types to choose from that include synthetic hair, 100 percent human hair, pony hair and yaki hair. Each of these types of hair require different maintenance so be sure to check what they require before purchasing them.
- Decide what style of hair you want to wear. This includes styles like straight, curly, wet and wavy and Italian weave. Each of these styles are so versatile in that they allow you to change the look by pulling the hair up, back or pinning it up.
- Choose from applying the weave with tucking combs, gluing in the weave or having the weave sewn in. To have the weave sewn in would require braiding of the hair. To have a professional look, employ the services of a hair professional
- Shampoo the hair extensions before applying it to the hair. This helps to wash away any manufacturing residue or oils from the hair.
- Remove the hair extensions by applying oil directly to the track (if the extension is braided in). This will separate your natural hair from the weaved in hair. This will allow you to apply light pressure by gently pulling the weave hair extension away from your hair.
- Gently shampoo the hair thoroughly after removing the hair extensions.
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February 21st, 2009
- Hair extensions can be shampooed, styled and brushed the same as your natural hair, but don’t try to alter their color. This should be professionally done.
- The most important thing is to be gentle with it so as to preserve the bond attaching it.
- Use a soft bristle brush and brush out tangles from the bottom ends up towards your head.
- At night, to avoid matting, tie it up or braid it if it’s fairly long, and never sleep with wet or damp hair.
- Avoid using any silicone-based products or conditioners on the extension where it is bonded to your natural hair, as this will make the extension slip off.
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February 21st, 2009
The hair extension is placed on the parting of a small section of hair and the hair criss-crossed over the extension. The real hair and the hair extension are then tightly plaited or braided together and painted with a bonding solutions. A heated clamp melts the solution sealing the extension around the hair. This is known as "heat sealing".
Hair extensions must be attached by a professional hairdresser or hair expert. It is very difficult and risky to attempt to add hair extensions on your own. Not only will the attachments be hard to handle, you may wind up with an uneven overall length or possibly damage your hair unnecessarily.
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February 3rd, 2009
1. Only people with a mixed background can grow their hair past shoulder length.
2. Black women can’t really grow their hair past shoulder length.
3. Black women hair just grows more slower than other races.
All of these including the title are MYTHS!!!
The average person on this planet hair grows 0.5 inches a month. Which means if you
are the average grower, you can get six inches in a year. Some people’s hair grows
faster or slower than this.
Now you don’t have hair down your back. you’re probably looking like WTF??
Black hair DOES grow. It’s just retaining what you grow. That’s the thing!!
How do you retain growth? Easy!
1. Wear protective styles! Put down that blow dryer and flat iron! NOW!
2. Stop overlapping those relaxers. NO you don’t need a perm every four weeks.
I don’t care what your stylists says.
3. Stop trimming your hair! Stylists that state that trimming your ends every 4-6 weeks
will grow your hair. MYTH!! Trim only when needed. Think about it…if you trim
that often, you’re just trimming away that 0.5 inches that you just grew. What’s the
point of that?
4. Relaxed heads–you need moisture and protein! Invest in some good products and
moisturize your hair every night. ORS Moisturizing Lotion is great. So is S-curl!
Some people think that oiling their scalp is the way to go but it isn’t. You need your
strands to be moisturized! Also invest in some protein products. Aphogee 2 Step
Treatment is great protein. I use this once a week. Megatek is also heavy protein.
Protein stops breakage.
5. Natural heads–you need moisture moreso than protein but don’t neglect it. Protein
is going to make your strands stronger. Buy products that are rich in moisture. Don’t
sleep on S-curl. Glycerin and water mixed together
is a great moisturizer.
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February 1st, 2009
I know most of us are egar for our hair to grow longer and thicker at a fast paste, so we use all sorts of growth aids to help speed up the process only to realize it is still not growing fast enough. Here are ten tips on how to get your hair to grow long and thick.
1. Leave your hair alone yall! to much manipulation on the hair causes stress, and stress on the hair causes it to break and fall out, leaving you with damaged hair. Which leads me to number two
2. Keep your hair in protective styles. Leave your hair in a protective style like twist, braids, corn rows, etc, for at leat three to four weeks at a time. This will give the hair a break from all the stlying, giving it time to grow.
3. Trim or dust your ends every six to eight weeks. Trimming your ends more frequently will save you from having to do big chops in the future. Don’t sacrafice length for damaged hair. It will grow back healthier and stronger.
4. Only detangle when you are conditioning your hair, or when hair is damp with water. Detangling on dry hair only causes breakage and we don’t want that. Which leads me to number five
5. Stay away from the comb. Instead of a comb, use your fingers if possible to style your hair. A comb should only be used for detangling the hair.
6. Deep condition your hair once a week. This will help it to stay strong and moisturized. Also it trains the hair to love moisture.
7. Keep your scalp conditioned. We tend to do so much for our hair and neglect our scalp. You should always oil your scalp with a natural hair cream or oil like coconut oil or olive oil to keep it moist. This will prevent flaking and dry scalp conditions. I recommend doing this twice a week.
8. Try to wash and condition hair in sections. If hair is long enough plait your hair into loose big braids and wash your hair. This will cause less tangles and shrinkage. If hair is not long enough to do this use claw clips to hold your hair is sections and wash one section at a time. Believe me you will have less work to do when you are finished shampooing.
9. Always tie your hair down with satan or silk scarf before bed. This will help lock in the moisture. For even more moisture retainment try sleeping in a plastic shower cap with a scarf wrapped around it. This will keep your hair from loosing any moisture at all. please note hair will be damp not soaking in the morning.
10. Get all of your vitamins. Eat a healthy balanced meal everyday, take multivitamins and biotin. Excercise to get blood flowing through out the body and to the scalp.
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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
Vitas Hair Studio specializes in 100% human hair extensions & hair weaving. We offer over 35 different textures, over 50 different colors, and up to 28 inches in length. We use only high-grade unprocessed human hair that will not shed, tangle or mat. Our hair extensions look completely natural and are undetectable. We are the best when it comes to hair extensions & hair weaving.
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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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December 25th, 2008
Hair extensions are a hot trend with all women. The intrigue is sparked by the convenience and aesthetic of owning one or more hair extension pieces. Like purchasing a wig, owning hair extensions provides the opportunity to change your look with ease without the hassle or the expense of attending professional salons.
Types of hair extensions
Clip-on extensions are the most popular form of extensions. They are easy to use and are not harmful to your own hair. You can choose from synthetic hair extensions or natural hair extensions.Hair extensions are now one of the most sought after ‘must have’ beauty accessories around and if you are anything like me and do not want to have to wait and grow your own hair, hair extensions are great because they allow you to have long hair in an instant. This means you can have your own hair cut very short but by adding some hair extensions it will look as though you have very long hair.
To start you have to understand what hair extensions are. Hair extensions are strips of real human hair. The strips of hair come in a package and they can be attached via different methods. Some people sew it in, some glue and some use methods such as fusion or Clip-in. Since hair extensions are made from human hair it can be styled like real hair. That means you can wash it, style it , curl it or do any other style that is possible. Hair extensions can last up to 6 months to a year, depending on the type of hair that you receive.
Hair Extensions can also give your hair volume, length, highlights, lowlights and texture instantly. A tiny attachment piece is placed 1/4″ away from the scalp and human hair is blended to match a clients color. Hair extensions are made from a range of human and synthetic fibers.
Human hair extensions are available in two basic formats — strands and wefts. The strands format involves adding small sections of hair to your existing hair. Wefts are large clumps of hair attached at the top. Human hair extensions can be applied in a variety of ways. One popular method is to sew the extensions into small cornrows. Professionals will often sew strands with subtle color variations — this tends to give the extensions a more natural look. Hair extensions can also be weaved, braided, fused, clamped, or glued.
Hair extensions can be pricey, ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars—again depending on the method and the quality of hair. Generally speaking, the higher the price of the hair, the higher the quality. Although you should be aware that the human hair industry is not regulated and it is hard to verify quality in some cases.
Hair extensions are here to stay. Women will always want to use fake hair to ensure that their beauty is maintained. Using these extensions is another way that they achieve this. While it is very popular, there are still different ways to attach the hair. The hair can be attached either as a Clip-in or through fusion. In the end extensions make a woman look good.
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