HAIR FUN & ADVICE
Read below for some strange, yet very helpful tricks! I'll be adding more articles soon, so come back! LUV you guys!
Ok everyone. I know a lot of you have thought about getting hair extensions! I wanted to give you a little run down on what they're really about!
There are a few different methods to obtaining those long locks! The most popular methods today are:
1. Pre-glued (strand by strand using glue and a heat tool to bind the hair)
2. Wefts (hair is weft into your own hair, can be tight and uncomfortable)
3.Clip- in (hair simply clips in and out)
4.Tube & rings (hair is strung through tiny tubes or rings, can be combined with glue)
Other than the clip-ins, you can expect every other method to last anywhere from 1-4 months (with maintenance).
The COST of hair extensions?
This is SUCH a broad questions. However, generally speaking, to get them done professionally you're looking at anything between $300 - $3 000. It all depends if they stylist will be providing the hair or not, the QUALITY of the hair you're using, how much hair you want attached, the salons reputation etc.
My best advice?
If you want hair extensions REALLY bad, save up! Go to someone reputable, and get GOOD QUALITY hair. I would also recommend you play with clip ins first. This will allow you to see if you like the extra weight of the hair, pick a complimenting color and most importantly help you see if long hair even suits you. Also, make sure you use 100% HUMAN HAIR. Otherwise you wont be able to curl or straighten it! Plus, I personally think the fake hair makes it look more like you're wearing EXTENSIONS, you want it to look natural.
Always ask the stylist if you can see pictures of past clients. This way you can see if their type of extension installation is for you.
Lastly, keep in mind that this can be a fun process, you just have to be selective an get what's best for you... and your wallet.
HAIR HEALTH TIPS!
Using any amount of hot air will cause your hair to dry out. Dry weather and blow drying will strip the hair of its moisture. Shampooing frequently and swimming in chlorinated pools will lead to dry hair and split ends. Hair dyes, electric curlers and permanents cause hair to dry out and have split ends.
To avoid split ends, follow the following tips and keep your hair glossy:
Use mayonnaise: Use a dollop of mayonnaise on the palm of the hand and massage it to the head and leave it on for five minutes before having the bath. The recommended time for the mayonnaise treatment is an hour.
Spray the beer: If you do not get any respite from using the mayonnaise, you can use beer as a good setting lotion that gives your hair the crisp, healthy and shiny look. You can pour some beer into an empty pump bottle and spray on the hair after shampooing and towel dry. Then you can style or blow-dry the hair.
Shampoo minimally: Though it has become fashionable to shampoo daily, it is not advisable to do so. Shampoo strips the hair of its natural oils and thus gives it a dry, limp appearance. Alternatively, choose the shampoo for the dry, damaged hair.
Condition your hair: Dry hair can be benefited greatly by the use of conditioners after shampooing. The outer layers of the hair or cuticles peel away the shaft, resulting in split ends. Conditioner glues these cuticles back to the shaft and lubricates them. It also prevents the static electricity, thus preventing its frizzy appearance.
Avoid heat: The heat appliances like blow-dryers, electric irons and curlers damage the hair. Instead of blow-drying the hair, you can pat dry with a towel. Replace electric curlers with unheated plastic rollers that were used in a bygone era. Straighten the hair by wrapping the slightly damp hair around the cold rollers and leave them on for about ten minutes. To curl the hair or give them a wavy appearance, use sponge rollers overnight or sleep with the moist braids.
Cover your head: Wearing a hat during the windy day is the safest way to protect the hair from drying out. This way, you will also protect your hair from drying out by the sun.
Cut off the split ends: Every six weeks or so, try cutting off the split ends to keep them under control.
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Thank you to Kevin Pederson From HOME REMEDIES FOR YOU
GREAT PRODUCTS
We all know there's some expensive conditioners out there. The question is: Are they worth the price?
Well, some probably ARE, and some AREN'T! One that I personally like is Kerastase conditioner for color treated hair (see below). Although it's on the expensive side, it is worth the price.
Wanting to try something high-quaity, but for a lower price tag? Try Got2b Hottie Deep Rescue Conditioner with Heat-Active Silk Proteins (see below)!! It makes your hair soft and skily, and only costs about $5! Plus, you can't beat the smell of this conditioner! It smells like banana candies! Mmmmmm!
TIP: Not sure if you have the right eye color or skin tone to change your hair color? Always try it out first. Either go to a costume store, and try on a wig similar to the color you're thinking of going or go to one of the many websites that allow you to test out a hair color by uploading your photo!
HERE is one site you can try. Have fun!
*NOTE: Any advice given on plushpout.com is for entertainment purposes ONLY. We are not professionals and do not claim to be. If you have a serious problem, be sure to contact a professional.
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