Stop Losing your Beauty and Valuable Time Removing Fusion, Braids, Weaves, Hair Extensions and Dreadlocks!
The popularity of braids, dreadlocks, add on hair / wigs, weaves, natural hair styles, and hair extensions with or without glue is exploding.
The key importance and selling point for the Take Down removal cream is that it is an oil based cream. This key factor allows women to transition easily from wearing braids to a relaxer in the same day.
Most women of color assume that after removing braids or extensions they have to wait 1 week in order to relax or straighten their hair, but because Take Down is a cream- not a spray. and is an oil based product.
It protects the scalp and hair so that a chemical relaxer can be used. Most people or stylists don’t have the time or patience to remove fusion, braids, dreadlocks, weaves or hair extensions the right way. And the average consumer goes to the salon to undo or “take down” a style.
And if the hair stylist does not have proper understanding of how to remove any of these styles, they just pull and tug, which ultimately damages their client’s hair. But now there is a solution.
The Take Down® brand is not only unique, but is the lead product for the removal of all add-on-hair styles in the beauty industry. It is a very strong cross over product, for all types of women and hair textures.
Every one from hollywood,models, entertainers to the everday college student wears some form of hair extensions, braids,and add-on-hair.
Anyone who has removed fusion, hair extensions, weaves that are saturated with bonding glue, or tiny micro-braids, understands the hassle. When removing hair extensions with fusion, braids, weaves or dreadlocks, the hair can become dry and matted together, so it can take hours upon hours to remove these styles. And often, once these styles are removed, unhealthy, broken hair is left behind.
Introducing a new product that helps detangle hair and aids in the fast and easy removal of fusion, braids, hair extensions, weaves and dreadlocks. TAKE DOWN® makes the pain, tangles, knots and damage associated with removing these styles old news.
With TAKE DOWN®, women and men who desire changing their locked hairstyles don’t have to cut their Dreadlocks off any more, they can salvage all that beautiful hair. With TAKE DOWN®, you have no more hair loss, damage or balding. And definitely no more excess fusion adhesive or bonding glue stuck to the hair and scalp.
TAKE DOWN®, THE REVOLUTIONARY HAIR REMOVAL CREAM penetrates through the hair and softens the hair as you comb through it. This natural cream can be a relief from the pain of combing out knots and clumps of tangled or matted hair once you have taken out the extension, braid or dreadlock. This revolutionary process makes removal of braids easy, fast and painless…
TAKE DOWN’S ®, revolutionary and unique selling points sit squarely with its ability to address a strong, yet previously overlooked, need in the hair care market.
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The Best Earrings for Curly Hair
If you’re lucky enough to be blessed with loads of curly ringlets, then consider earrings that will compliment your look and be sure to get you noticed. One of the biggest trends right now is statement jewelry that is big, bold and beautiful. So read on for the best earrings for your style. Hoops – Hoop earrings are a fashion staple and a wardrobe must-have. If you have curly or wavy hair, then opt for styles that won’t get lost behind your mane. Instead, choose medium to large size shapes in shiny or muted metal. The of-the-moment look right now includes mixing metals, so don’t be afraid to try a pair of hoops that incorporate yellow gold, rose gold and silver. Rhinestones – Cubic Zirconia earrings are as fun, fierce and fashionable as ever. Copy the style of your favorite celeb with designer inspired CZ earrings that will make an impact. Popular choices include art deco replications, drop fan shaped earrings and multi-tiered chandeliers. If you plan on attending a summer wedding, CZ earrings make a great accessory. They also make a fabulous gift. Color – Summer is the time for bright colors, cool colors and earth tones. Incorporate these rules into your earring style as well. Update old favorites with candy colored earrings and revive a LBD with a fantastic pair of beaded clip earrings. With curly hair, you can get away with more extravagant earrings, so play around until you find a pair that works with your personality.Safari – As the temperature heats up, you’re sure to want to channel thoughts of vacation to far off places. Add interest and flair to a neutral outfit with large and in charge earrings in wood, cork, bamboo or shell. With so many fun patterns to choose from, you’ll be ready for your adventure in no time.
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Detangling Directives for Children With Dry Hair or From Mixed Cultures
We tend to complain about our children’s hair not growing, breaking constantly, and manageability. With busy schedules we unconsciously neglect their hair and take it for granted until it begins to break like straw.
Yet we seem to take the time each day to moisturize our hands and bodies with lovely creams and moisturizers. We do this because we know that our skin will crack and get rough if it is not cared for. So why don’t we apply this same concept to our children’s hair?
We repeatedly use harsh styling gels or alcohol based hair sprays that dry their hair out immensely. We use relaxers also that tend to dry the hair out also. In addition, their braided or twisted hairstyles tend to be dry and brittle as well. All of these factors cause our children’s hair to tangle and break easily.
The variety of hair textures has an impact on the amount of tangling on a child hair, however hair that is moisturized and hydrated tends to tangle much less than dry and brittle hair. Whether a child has thick hair, coarse hair, curly hair, fine hair or mixed textured hair due to multi-racial parents; it must be cared for in the same manner.
When the hair and scalp are not moisturized with some sort of hair lotion or oil-based cream; the scalp can become extremely dry, rough, irritated and itchy. Sometimes the scalp will begin to form scabs and sores or even crack. Therefore hair growth is reduced due to the scalp being sore and damaged.
And in addition to not caring for our children’s hair externally, many of us do not assure that our children drink enough water to hydrate their bodies internally. Nor do they eat enough green vegetables and fruits to provide their growing bodies with natural vitamins.
The only solution to prevent dry hair is to change our way of thinking. The TAKE DOWN ®, Moisture Restoring Hair lotion is one of top selling products for moms to detangle matted hair. And also for children with multi cultural hair textures. It is a very strong cross over product, for all types of children and hair textures. This product line also offers great maintenance and styling products for ethnic hair.
We must value our children’s hair and stop taking it for granted. Our children should not be forced to wear hair extensions when they become matured adults. Especially if it is as a result of their parents not taking the time to moisturize their hair and scalp with alcohol free hair lotions or oil-based creams. Their God given natural hair is an important part of their self esteem and self worth.
If children wear braids or dreadlocks use leave-in conditioners, oils, or oil-based creams. Shampoo their hair weekly-dust and dirt prevents healthy hair growth. Take the time to massage these moisturizers in their hair 2-3 times a week; it will only take 10 minutes out of your day to care for their hair. Or show them how to massage their own heads after you apply the moisturizers- make it fun for them. That is even easier than moisturizing our hands/bodies daily!
Please incorporate more water in their daily diets, as well as more green vegetables and fruits in their weekly diets.
A good source of vitamins for healthy hair, skin and nails are Vitamin E, A, & D. When you take the time to love your child’s hair it will respond by getting thicker, healthier and longer. And their hair textures will become softer and shinier as well.
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Curly Hair Care Regimen
Those who have curly hair they know how difficult it is to manage. It takes lot of time to let the comb or hair brush move through it. Often this type of curly hair get tangled making the situation worst than ever. Straight hair on the other hand is easily manageable and it takes no time in comparison to curly hair that takes longer time. And when you are in a hurry the hair brushing scenes turns to a dramatic situation where you don’t know how to manage it and in such course some of your hair gets break and ultimately you find yourself ending with nothing exceptional than just a simple, same old knot. It is not that there are no hairs styles for curly hair but for that you need to be expert or you have to seek a good hair stylist and on top of it you need to give some time.
So if you wish to change your look for a special evening then here is one simple solution for your curly hair problem that will do your hair within few minutes and then you can go for whatever hair style you want. You can make use of the different hair care products like hair dryer and hair straightener that can provide with you a temporary solution and can turn you curly hair into smooth silky straight hair. These products will offer you straight hair for a temporary period and give you a different look. Such products are considered the more cost effective as compared to regular salon trips and save you a lot of money. There are different types of hair dryers and hair straighteners that are available with the different hair products website so you can easily get some view and review of these hair products.
Ceramic hair straighteners that rejuvenate your hair and make them healthier will be best for you. You can also search for hair products from GHD and CHI that are popular for their exceptional features and functions. Get one for yourself and enjoy the surprising result that you have never felt before. Get the extra shine that your curly hair lacks although it is an illusion because we know that regular surfaces reflects light well and so when your hair gets straightens using these hair straightener the hair shaft making the surface regular ultimately reflects light and gives the hair shine and luster. So no duller, wild locks and suffer from frustration when you have such good products available in the market.
You should also know that there are special hair care regimens for different types of hair. Applying hair conditioner to your curly hair can also get rid of the frizzy look and will add shine to your hair but it is wise to consult a good hair expert to reap the maximum benefits. A good hair expert can guide you with good advice about your hair and hair care products that is good for your hair so that your attempt to get rid of wild locks and get a straight shiny hair does not get waste.
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Naturally curly hair do’s and don’ts
Products that should and should not be used on naturally curly hair.
If you have naturally curly hair, and you are trying to grow it, if you haven’t been very successful, chances are, you have been told you can’t use chemicals. This is completely untrue. Hair will grow with chemicals, the secret lies in the application, chemicals must be applied to the new growth only. We will discuss this in a later paragraph.
If you are going to wear your hair natural, there are things you should not do.
1: You never brush natural hair: Because the hair has a curl and because of this curl the cuticle is facing different directions, when the brush is pulled against the grain of the cuticle, it causes the cuticle to split, if this split goes from the ends to the scalp, you will have hair breakage.
2: You must never oil your scalp: When oil is applied to the scalp, It clogs the hair follicle, and eventuall leads to hair loss. The oil you apply, plus the oil that is produced naturally, will clog the hair follicle, and a bacterial infection occurs. The follicle will eventually drop the hair, resulting in a bald spot.
3: Hair pressing is fine for natural hair, however, you must follow some rules, use a protective oil, and always use a comb heated on a stove. Electric irons have a tendency to melt the cuticle. If you are going to do it yourself, please know how to test the temperature of the comb, and the proper technique to use.
4: Do follow a regular routine of conditioning your hair, don’t over process with conditioners, and don’t use leave-in conditioners.
Hair Relaxers
If you are going to wear a relaxer on your hair, you should have it done by a professional, but choose very carefully. If you notice your hairdresser applying the product to the entire head, and you have always worn a relaxer, drop them, because this is one of the major causes of hair loss in people that wear relaxers.
Hair is made of protein, and it is acid. relaxers are alkaline, relaxers neutralize the protein in the hair. If the relaxer is applied to the entire head each time, it will become dry and fly-away, and eventually break. Neutralizing shampoo should not be used for weekly shampoos, because the acid content is too high, and this will cause breakage also.
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Proper Care of Combination-Type Hair
Many people have a combination hair crisis. There’s lots of oil in the sebaceous tissues of the scalp, but your hair still stays bone dry. It is an especially common problem for those of us with long hair or curly hair – or people who shampoo too often, which is pretty much all of us!
The body possesses the innate ability to prevent drying of the hair shaft. Called sebum, it is the oil your scalp secretes. In a perfect world, sebum would be enough to prevent dry hair and also not give you greasy hair. That ideal escapes us sometimes for reasons within we can’t control. If you want to prevent the oiliness and dryness all in one fell go, follow these steps
1. Shampooing. It should be expected that the suggested washing techniques for dry hair are not the same as that for oily hair. Often it is what leads us to having combination hair difficulty in the first place. There are so many varieties of shampoos for every kind of hair type. It is tempting to apply the strongest shampoo to oily hair or lubricating dry hair with a large amount of oily products. Be careful however, since each method might be more destructive than beneficial.
2. For hair that tends to feel oily. Do not pick the most powerful shampoo out there. Your scalp, sensing its dryness, will just produce more sebum to make up the difference.
Hair that is very oily can be washed daily in order to keep the scalp clean. You should massage normal shampoo into the oily scalp-area for the best results. Do not use a shampoo-conditioner two-in-one. As you do this to avoid the dry lengths of hair. It can even stay on the scalp for a few minutes. Take care to thoroughly wash it out once you’re finished!
3. Washing hair that is dry. You should wash all of your hair simultaneously. If you have dry hair, you probably do not need to wash it every day. It shouldn’t be washed nearly so frequently, in fact. Frequent shampooing may be one of the reasons for the partial dryness in your combination hair. Use a mild shampoo which contains humectants. In addition, use shampoos that have acidifiers in them because they help heal all damaged cuticles. They put an outer protective layer on the hair to further avoid dryness. Each time you wash your hair you need to slather the dry part with conditioner, but avoid getting any of it on your scalp.
4. Restore the sebum level. The cause of dry hair in the extremities is low sebum levels. Washing or just the curly nature of your hair, means the sebum isn’t extending from root to tip as it ideally would. Find an oil that will replace the absent sebum – one that behaves similarly to sebum in our hair, to reduce the dryness in your combination hair. The cuticle will be coated with non-essential oils to keep the moisture out. One oil that can imitate sebum in your hair and penetrate the cuticles is Jojoba oil. You should only apply a few drops and spread it around making sure you get the tips and only on the dry part of your hair. Avoid the scalp!
5. Heat is a foe of moisture! Because your hair is not moist enough (sebum is not hydration considered moisture), lessening the exposure of your hair to heat from hair styling instruments will prevent dryness. Even the sun can cause damage! Experiment with blowing your hair dry for less time, or stop altogether. If faced with a situation where you have to use it, make sure to select a lower setting. If you are stepping out into the sunlight, pick a conditioner that contains sunscreen. Your hair will benefit.
6. Nutrition. To an extent we can control sebum. When we are teenagers, the hormones naturally make the scalp secrete more oil. However, you do have some control. You can also adjust your diet, aside from using different products and adjusting your grooming habits to reduce oily hair near the scalp. Does it surprise you that eating a lot of oily foods and grease will lead to a scalp with a lot of sebum? Cause and effect! Half the answer to reducing the levels of sebum in your scalp, is that you should drink more water, eat more veggies and fruits, and take in less alcohol. Furthermore, drinking extra water can do wonders for healing dry hair.
7. Do not touch. Even if, like me, you’re constantly perplexed – don’t scratch your head so much. If you touch your scalp, you leave grease deposits into your hair. Hands are innately moist and greasy (and maybe dirty). You don’t want to put more oil on an oily scalp, do you? If you sense the need to feel a scalp, feel another person’s. They’ll only be adding more oil to your face when they slap it, though!
8. Think about treatments that are chemical in nature. Wouldn’t you like to know what its like to have just one hair type – oily or dry? Maybe the real cause behind your combination hair is getting a perm or coloring it. Chemical treatments such as these can potentially cause the hair to become dry and damaged. Applying humectant-rich shampoos and occasional oil to the dry reaches of hair and avoiding those treatments for a while may help.
Don’t give up on ideal hair. There’s always that other part, that other condition even if you remove one of the two conditions bothering your hair. You’ll still have the oily scalp if you remove the dryness. If you are able to cure your oily scalp, you will probably still be faced with dry hair. Work on both issues through a combination of good nutrition, the appropriate products and changing your grooming habits. Turn the combination into healthy, reliable hair!
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Tame Those Curls With Professional Hair Straightening
It’s human nature to want to change something (or many things) about your appearance. If we are tall, we want to be shorter; if we are short, we want to be taller. If we have straight hair, we want curly hair, and if we have curly hair, we want straight hair. Luckily, there are options for us to change our appearance when it comes to our hair, and a luxury hair salon is just the place to go when we are ready to make that much-desired hair change.
The most common reason people decide to have their hair straightened is to eliminate curls. Sometimes hair straightening will be sought to soften or eliminate wavy hair. Chemical hair straightening, also known as hair relaxing, involves a process where the basic structure of overly curly or wavy hair is changed into a straighter form.
Chemical hair straightening is not a difficult process, but it does require thorough knowledge of the relaxing process. It should always be performed by a hair care professional with a track record of success with hair straightening. A professional hair care specialist can perform a strand test to determine the recommended strength of the hair relaxer that should be used. The stylist will also need to evaluate the current hair texture, porosity, elasticity and the presence of any hair damage.
Different Hair Types and Straightening
Fine, chemically lightened, or colored hair generally requires a very mild relaxing formula. Normal, medium-textured hair that has never been chemically treated (called virgin hair) can tolerate regular strength relaxers. Coarse virgin hair may require a strong or super relaxing formula. Your hair stylist will be able to determine the best type of relaxing formula based on the results of a strand test and by looking at and touching the hair that is to be treated. Your stylist will keep detailed records of any chemical relaxing treatments that have been performed and will use those records to determine the best course of treatment for you.
A professional hair stylist with experience in hair straightening will always perform a strand test on any hair that is to be treated. This protects the client’s hair but also helps the stylist determine the best type of formula to use. A strand test can done in the following ways:
· Pulling the hair to determine its elasticity
· Applying a small amount of relaxer to determine the hair’s reaction to the chemicals
· A finger test
There is a variety of products used in the hair straightening process including:
· Chemical hair relaxer formula
· Neutralizer
· Petroleum cream
· Shampoos designed for relaxers
· Hair relaxing conditioners
The steps involved in the hair straightening process are:
· A petroleum cream may be applied as protection to the scalp & previously damaged hair. A chemical hair relaxing formula is applied to soften, loosen and relax your curls.
· After the hair has been process for the appropriate amount of time, the chemicals are rinsed from the hair with water. A neutralizing formula is then applied to the hair. The neutralization process oxidizes and restores the hair’s pH because a high pH can cause hair to swell and break.
· A conditioner is applied to the hair. Depending on the condition of the hair, the conditioner may be applied before the relaxing formula or after. Sometimes it is applied both before and after.
Part of the popularity of chemical relaxing comes from the fact that the effects are longer lasting than other straightening methods. Typically, a good relaxing treatment will last up to six months depending on the hair’s texture and growth rate. Most professionals agree that hair should be relaxed no more than every three months or so.
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How to Apply a Lace Front Wig
If you ever wondered about the great looking hair styles that most celebrities showoff, then you might be familiar with lace front wigs that they make use of. Lace wigs come in a variety of textures whether it is curly hair, straight hair or wavy hair that you are looking for. They come in varied colors, styles and lengths. Full lace wigs and front lace wigs give women an opportunity to have the perfect hairstyle of their dreams.
Besides giving women a fabulous head of hair, lace front wigs have hairlines that are practically invisible. Lace wigs produce a hairline that is the closest to the natural one as compared to all other options and makes the wearer look absolutely stunning. Also, applying the lace wigs is so easy that you don’t really require the help of a professional and can apply the lace wigs anytime you want great looking hair. If you have bought yourself one of the lace front wigs and are still not sure as to how to apply it properly, read on.
There are a couple of ways by which you can apply your lace front wigs; one is with the help of liquid adhesives and the other is by making use of double-sided tape. Most retailers sell you the lace wigs along with the adhesive so you should not have any problem selecting one that will work properly with your wig. If no adhesive comes along with the lace wigs, then you will need to select whichever adhesive type is best suitable for your needs.
If you are using liquid adhesive, you should first position the lace front wig on your head. Make sure you pin back the hair on the wig so that they don’t get glued on to your forehead. Try a mesh cap to hold all your hair in place. Smear very little adhesive on a little portion of the lace front. Also, make sure that your natural hair is out of the way. You may choose to cut of the small hair or keep it out of the lace wig depending on the kind of look you want. Apply pressure to the lace front wig where you put the adhesive. If you are using a good adhesive, it should take as few as five seconds to hold it down. Once that portion of the lace wig is firmly in position, go on to the next section. To make it easier to apply, put adhesive on an inch of hair every time till you have put adhesive on the wig from one edge to another.
In case of double-sided tape for lace front wigs, cut the tape into strips that measure about three inches. The tape is normally about 3.8 inches broad. Lay the first strip on an area where the lace front attaches to it. The tape should be attached on the front hairline at the border of the lace. Similarly, place the other strips of tape at the border of the lace till you have finished laying down all the tapes on the full front side of the wig from one edge to the other. There should be no spaces left between the tapes. This should ensure that the lace wigs are kept in place and also produce a hairline that looks very natural.
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How to Apply a Lace Front Wig
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