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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Categories: Black Hair Tags: balding, Black Hair, Bonding Glue, Braids, Cornrolls, Curly Hair, Dreadlocks, fusion, Hair, Hair Extensions, Locs, Long Hair, Matted Hair, Microbraids, Mixed Hair, Nappy Hair, Tangled Hair, Textured Hair, Thick Hair, Thinning Hair, weaves, Wigs, Women
Liven Up Long Hair
One day you feel that your hair looks great, the next day it seems a total disaster. This may happen because you experience “a bad hair day”. You’re not alone in this matter. Many women say they have their bad hair days several times in a month. It’s the euphemism for any time something goes completely wrong and this is a true tribute to see how much hair matters to most of us. According to national studies, women feel more confident when their hair looks great or at least good. More than half the surveyed women said that if their hair didn’t look right, it affected their mood for the rest of the day.
Me, as the owner of a beauty hair club http://hair-long.blogspot.com and other professionals agree that there can be done several things to improve our hair, but how much control we have over our hair depends on some few factors:
Heredity is one of the most crucial elements. We are all born with a set number of hair follicles, and regretfully, there’s nothing we can do to change that number. The diameter of each strand (or hair texture), the amount of hair wave, and the hair color are predetermined as well. Also one must take into account specific changes that are arranged genetically. We all produce more pigments as we get older. Pigment creation increases during adolescence and slows its speed in midlife. Hormonal changes are also an important factor that can change hair, make it thicker, denser or curlier.
Genetical factor isn’t the only thing that changes hair – the environment can affect it too – weather, sunlight, and water minerals can add to your hair troubles.
Besides, most of us want to change what nature gave us: we try to make hair into something it is not. If the hair is very curly, we want to get it straight; if it is straight, all we desire is make it curly. Chemical treatments, rough styling methods and heat styling can take their toll on hair, making it dry and weak as time passes by.
Take some time for your hair and relax. The hair care section at http://hair-long.blogspot.com provides you with information on how to take care for long naturally strong hair. Enjoy it!
Categories: Black Hair Tags: Hair Care, Hair Care Tips, Long Hair, Strong Hair
Top Ranking of African American Hair Care Products
Okay, so your hair is fried and you are tired of using drugstore hair care products and desperately want healthier hair. Well, you can have it, but you are going to have to buy a higher grade of hair care product. Some of the best products on the market for dry, damaged, or chemically treated hair are Ojon, John Frieda, Redken, Carol’s Daugther, & Beauty 4 Ashes GodHead™ hair care products. When it comes to salon quality products, this is how the rankings break down by ethnicity.
Caucasian & European Hair Type: Redken, Paul Mitchell, Beauty 4 Ashes GodHead™ Max Moisture & Gro System
African American: Carol’s Daugther, Beauty 4 Ashes GodHead™ Silky Smooth, Ojon
Black European and Asian Hair: Beauty 4 Ashes GodHead™, RedKen, TIGI
Hispanic & Bi-Racial Hair: Ojon, Tigi, Paul Mitchell, Beauty 4 Ashes GodHead™ Silky Smooth (non-ethnic)
As you can see, your hair care product of choice depends on your hair type, which was determined while you were still in your mother’s womb. I have supplied several of my stylists with each of the above brands for my hair boutiques in the United Kingdom, United States, Scandinavia, & Japan at one time or another. It would take to long to tackle each product, so I have dedicated this article to African American hair care. Here is the down low on the top three products for African American hair.
If you are not particular about a product being all-natural, and have a dry scalp that can absorb lots of beeswax, butters, and heavy oils, then try Carol’s Daughter is the best choice, especially her Hair Milk, Mimosa Hair Honey, Black Vanilla Leave-In Conditioner, and Rosemary Mint Herbal Shampoo for Dry Hair. The major complaint of Carol’s Daughter products is that they contain strong fragrances that can trigger your allergies if you have a sensitive nose, asthma, or fragrance headaches. Also, some of her products are heavy and greasy, but Carol’s Daughter herself will tell you that her products are not meant for everyone! Again, they are also not all-natural, depending on the product. You can find these products at sephora or at the online website.
A slightly better alternative is to opt for Ojon. Ojon products are decent and will not leave your hair dry. They work great for people with straight, long, and fine hair and are nice on multiethnic hair. Ojon is available online.
Beauty 4 Ashes™, however, is usable by any hair type because, instead of trying to make on product that would be great for everyone, they produce two lines of GodHead™ products— for ethnic and non-ethnic hair. Beauty 4 Ashes GodHead™ ethnic hair care products are great for black men and women who have natural hair or tighter curl patterns. They also work well on chemically treated hair and thick hair that is starting to thin. Beauty 4 Ashes GodHead™ Silky Smooth system and Max Gro System are 100% all natural and do not contain any sulfates or parabens. They are full of so many herbs and oils, yet is not too heavy. You can find their products at wwwdiscoverb4acom
If you have African American hair, remember that your hair needs moisture. Do not let anyone tell you different. By switching to higher quality products, your hair won’t be greasy, it actually will be moisturized. Here are some good rules of thumb to stick with when making your next purchase:
1. All-natural products are superior
2.Look at ingredients, if the product contains parabens, which can lead to cancer, Just Say No.
3. Price does not make the poduct. Always look for quality ingredients like Shea, Jojoba, Oil, Sunflower, Castor, etc…
4. Do not over process your hair with excess heat, straightening combs, and super hot blow dryers.
Categories: Black Hair Tags: African American Hair, Black Hair, Carols Daugther, Long Hair, Motions, Ojon
How to Grow Long Black Hair by Using Great Products
When it comes to managing African American and Bi-racial hair there are only two hair care companies on the market that will leave your hair in salon quality condition and not greasy or dull. You have to stop using Suave, Salon Selectives, Motions, and Alberto VO5, because although affordable, hey will leave your hair type dry and brittle. If you want professional looking hair,without making a salon visit each week,then try Ojon Hair Products or Beauty 4 Ashes’s GodHead™ Hair care Products. Both companies produce superior hair care products that are amazing, especially if you have damaged hair and are looking to grow healthier hair. The major difference between the two companies is that Beauty 4 Ashes produces completely all-natural products that contain no chemicals and sends faith scriptures with all of their products. Since, both companies produce high quality products, they are more pricey than your average drugstore shampoo. Therefore, I suggest that you start out with each company’s best product, then experiment with other things they produce.
The best Ojon product on the market is their Restorative Hair Treatment, it comes in a small jar with a comb. The product is solid, but liquefies instantly when you rub it in your hands. You can leave the treatment in overnight or wash it out after 30 minutes and your hair should feel and look nice and soft. You can find Ojon product at their online website.
When it comes to Beauty 4 Ashes GodHead products, there is much debate within the hair stylist community on which is the best product. In the United Kingdom, most stylists of African American Hair or Bi-racial hair prefer to use their GodHead™ Max Moisture shampoo and conditioner on their clients’ hair, because it has great detangling capabilities, can loosen tight curl patterns, and is filled with over 22 all natural ingredients, such as jojoba, shea, vitamin e, and coconut oil. All these nourish the scalp and grow hair. However, in the United States, most hair stylists prefer GodHead™ Silky Smooth shampoo and conditioner. The GodHead Silky Smooth system contains a vitamin-rich and hair softening sunflower and coconut soap base that is great for damaged hair. Silky Smooth also has a hair-thickening conditioner that can be used as a deep conditioner treatment. It works wonders on chemically treated hair by infusing the scalp with vitamins and the hair strands with natural oils. It produces a rich lather that most customers like. No matter which GodHead™ system you choose, both will give your hair that salon quality look, brilliance, length, and shine. You find their products at wwwdiscoverb4acom
If you are serious about getting your hair into prime condition, remembr to stay away from the drugstore products that contain harsh detergents and sulfates and go with all-natural products over their chemical counterparts. Drugstore hair care products will not only damage your hair in the long run, but are a complete waste of money. You can also have salon quality hair from the convenience of your home. It may cost you a little more upfront, but you will more than make up for the initial loss by the savings you earn when decreasing your time between relaxers and salon visits.
Categories: Black Hair Tags: African American Hair, Black Hair, Long Hair, Ojon
Get Healthy Hair Now – What You Should Know About Chemical Relaxers (Perms)
GET HEALTHY HAIR NOW – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CHEMICAL RELAXERS
Hair breakage, hair thinning, lack of hair growth, scalp irritation, scalp damage and hair loss – These are just some of the complaints from many who experience problems due to the misuse of chemical hair relaxers. In fact, the FDA lists hair straighteners and hair dyes among its top consumer complaint areas. Yet, in so many stores around the country, chemicals are available for everyone to use, without much instruction, a powerful process which transforms the basic chemical makeup of the hair strand. Before beginning any hair treatment, especially one that introduces chemicals to your hair, you owe it to yourself to be well informed. Armed with a better understanding of this process, you will be able to make good decisions with regard to hair and scalp care.
If you have naturally tightly curled hair you have the option of styling it using products specifically designed for your hair type as it is, or the option to straighten the hair which opens up further hair styles to be available to you. However, chemically straightening the hair should be carefully thought out and thoroughly studied. We have compiled essential information on chemical hair relaxers and urge you to read the following carefully and, if not for yourself, share it with a friend.
His name was Garrett Augustus Morgan and he was born the seventh of eleven children of former slaves. He is best known for his invention of the automatic traffic signal and gas mask. But it was around 1910 that he stumbled upon what would become his contribution to the hair care products industry and what would pave the way for several other entrepreneurs and manufacturers over the next hundred years.
While working in a sewing machine repair shop attempting to invent a new lubricating liquid for the machine needle, it is widely believed that Morgan wiped his hands on a wool cloth, returned the next day, found the woolly texture of the cloth had “smoothed out”, and set out to find how the liquid chemical had changed the texture as it had. He experimented on an Airedale dog, known for their curly textured hair, and the effect was successfully duplicated.
Morgan then tried his lubricating liquid invention on himself, called it a “hair refining cream”, and thus patented the first chemical hair straightener. He founded a personal grooming products company which included hair dying ointments, curved-tooth pressing combs, shampoo, hair pressing gloss, and the one that started it all: the “G.A. Morgan’s Hair Refiner Cream” (advertised to “Positively Straighten Hair in 15 Minutes”).
How can chemicals “relax”, or straighten hair? Well first of all, as assumed, the chemical would need to be potent enough to do so. Both lye and “no lye” relaxers are very strong chemicals that work in the same manner by changing the basic structure of the hair shaft. The chemical penetrates the cortex or cortical layer and loosens the natural curl pattern. This inner layer of the hair shaft is not only what gives curly hair its shape but provides strength and elasticity. Once this process is performed it is irreversible.
This process which produces the desired effect of “straighter” hair at the same time leaves hair weak and extremely susceptible to breaking and further damage. One must keep in mind that relaxers do not help the hair, but actually strip it. So by applying chemicals to the hair, even if it is to achieve a desired effect, is never really to the benefit of your hair health. Due to this, it is first strongly recommended that it be applied only under the direction of a hair care professional with a record of success with healthy hair care and chemical straightening, and that the client regularly obtains conditioning treatments before and after the process.
Possessing a healthy scalp beforehand decreases the possibility of problems occurring. Relaxers should never be applied to already damaged hair, or on someone who has had scalp damage. Age should also be considered. Although your young children may want to have the hairstyles they see on adults or other young people, parents should seriously consider applying such strong chemicals to young hair and the potential damage that could last a lifetime if misused; most times it is not necessary to apply any chemical product to young hair.
“Over processing”, the excessive use of relaxers on the hair or applying the chemical to already processed or relaxed hair, is the most typical misuse of these chemicals. Once the initial relaxer is applied to “virgin hair” (or a “virgin relaxer” is performed), “touch-ups” (or chemical applied thereafter) should only be applied to new growth between 6-8 week periods (or more). This however, depends on the rate of hair growth and condition of the hair as advised by your hair care professional. (Some say that even six weeks is too soon to reapply relaxer to new growth). And it is standard to wait at least 2-4 weeks before applying hair color chemical (or dye) to recently relaxed hair, if applied at all. We remind readers that the more chemicals applied to hair the more possibility of damage may be experienced.
We are well aware that chemical straightening is an option that many people will choose regardless of the education they receive on the dangers and cautions in doing so. So we ask that if you are going to make the choice to chemically relax your hair that you take ever precaution necessary. Seek the service of a reputable hair care professional who is concerned with the overall HEALTH of the hair. A hair consultation should be suggested during which the hair may be felt to determine its elasticity and strength. Your scalp should also be inspected. And any problems you currently are experiencing with your hair or scalp should be disclosed to the stylist at this time. The stylist may also ask you pertinent questions regarding your current hair regimen and products you typically use. Your stylist may even recommend other methods to style your hair besides chemically straightening it. Even after you’ve personally done your research the stylist may strongly recommend that relaxing your hair ought not be done or that it is not needed. Their recommendation should also be carefully considered.
If newly chemically straightened hair is not given special treatment and care it can become brittle, dry, damaged and break. Relaxed hair will tend to be drier and break easily. When combing it may be best to use a large tooth comb and start from the tips of the hair up to the roots. Regular deep conditioning is a must. Remember once you’ve made the decision to chemically straighten the hair you should also make a decision to commit to regular quality conditioning treatments to maintain not only the look you want, but the healthy hair we all desire.
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Categories: Black Hair Tags: Accelerated Hair Growth, Chemical Relaxers, Get Healthy Hair Now, Hair Breakage, Hair Damage, Hair Growth, Hair Loss, Hair Perms, Hair Shedding, Hair Thinning, Healthy Hair, Herbalnature Hair Products, Long Hair, Scalp Damage
How To Dress Sexy & Look Good In Sexy Clothes – Low Cut Dresses & Bum Hugging Jeans Are Out
How to dress sexy, I’ve said it over and over that to come across as sexy is about you and not the clothes you wear. Think about it, hold the dress you tend on wearing out in front of you and what does it say, that’s right “nothing.” Now slip the dress over your curves and see the transformation. If you don’t have curves then add a wiggle to your walk and the dress once again will appear different? Do you see where I am going with this.
Fair enough a low cut dress with a bulging pair of breasts hanging over it, or tight jeans showing the shape of your bits in much intimate detail may no doubt be seen as sexy, but it can all so be seen as sluttish. So forget how to dress sexy and learn more on how to become sexy. To be sexy will include different things like how you present yourself, the way you act, the way you talk even the way you walk. The whole purpose of wanting to look sexy is usually for the sake of others, but it’s difficult because every person has their own opinion on what they see as sexy. So how is it done?
It’s a catch 22 situation if you’re out to impress this way. If we only knew what the other person is thinking would make things much easier, however we don’t, and it’s a chance you have to take. We don’t want the person you’re attracted to… see you as the village bike, but to perceive you as being sexy from the way you present yourself.
Sexy can happen even when wearing baggy pants or high neck blouse. It only takes little things like pouting the lips, wiggling the butt in rhythm with each step you take, or putting on a husky voice to work. But once again will this swing it for you in regards to the person who you want to see you as sexy. Maybe their perception of sexiness is judged if you like, on posture, the way a person laughs or smiles, or the way they sit with their legs crossed, the list is endless. As long as you remember it is not all about dressing sexy, but to be sexy is the key.
Usually, people who look for advice on how to dress sexy, look sexy, or change a body part so it looks more sexier – feel inadequate about them self for some reason or another. Many women gripe wanting their legs more shapely, their figure curvier or their teeth straightened. And these same women who gripe have perfectly shaped legs, an hourglass figure and teeth straighter than a level. So this tells us the problem lies with their way of thinking when it resorts to this.
If you pick up a magazine you’ll read the same old hype that men find women with long hair sexy, and women, the man with a six pack. I am not sure about this. It’s like having a favorite color i.e. I like yellow, and you blue because you see it a prettier shade.
Sexy Tips;
Nurture your personality to bring out sexiness
Develop a sense of humor if you’re miserable
Dress so your individual style gets noticed
A healthy body is a sexy body
Control the way you think because your thoughts make you into the person you are.
Every woman regardless of shape or size can bring on sexy.
A skimpy dress that doesn’t leave much to the imagination is not always the answer.
Sexy tips
Wear your hair in a style that suits your frame, and gives the face a sexy glow. What if I don’t have long hair which is supposedly seen by men as sexy? Not to worry as short hair is sexy also
Cosmetics need to compliment your face. Too much slapstick is for the woman on the street corner waiting for a punter. Use subtle bases to bring out features and skin tone. Keep eye shadow to a minimum. If you believe clothes are the be all and end all of a sexy image then begin with your bra and panties. Proper fitting underwear can make an outfit appear even sexier. A bra that lifts the boobs creating cleavage makes the breasts look fuller. If you have a curvy bottom, then wear high heels, and instead of knickers wear a thong.
Don’t walk with your head down, or slouch. Keep your head in the clouds. Carry confidence with you at all times.
Stop whining it is a complete turn off. There’s nothing sexy about a moaning old biddy.
Quit cigarettes. Smoking is not sexy
Stay sober to stay sexy
Be friendly, everyone wants a friend. Sexy is part of the “you have a friend in me” package.
Smile at every convenience, not only will it make you feel good, but them whom you smile at too.
If you believe sexy is about how you dress then heed of the advice below.
Let the jeans you wear hug your bottom but “not” smother it.
Dark denim is ideal for most body shapes. Wear with a boob tube/bikini top and bright colored strappy heels.
Jewelry is sexy. Wear colorful chunky necklaces and bracelets and bangles. If lots of pearls and beads are your forte, avoid wearing patterned blouses. Wear a monochromatic top with multi-colored jewelry.
Black is voluptuous. It also makes you look slimmer and creates curves.
The thong is sexy so wear one.
Other tips
Go dancing and train your body (salsa, ballet, hip-hop, and ballroom) to move more gracefully and sexily. Think tango and rumba classes to get a feel for movement.
Buy flattering lingerie in a style you haven’t tried before.Choose materials that fall gently on your body and emphasize your curves.
Stockings/Nylons and suspenders are seen as the ultimate sexiest garments
Wear high heels to look taller. When it comes to sexy women’s clothes, there is a thin line separating sexy garments from cheap.
To find out how to dress sexy then go back in time to the fashion of the late great Doris Day, Lauren Bacall, Jane Wyman and the Betty Grable’s. These women oozed sex appeal, “but” was it from the way they dressed that people found them to be sexy, or was it, the Bacall husky voice, Doris Day’s vocals chords, the fact Jane was married to President Ronald Regan, or the million dollar legs of Betty Grable’s. You get to decide if it were their clothes or their other fine qualities that had them seen as sexy.
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Categories: Black Hair Magazines Tags: attract, breasts, butt, dress, Long Hair, ooze, sex appeal, sexy, sluttish
Celebrity Tips for Long African American Hair
KeraCare produces quality products for African American hair, especially if you have an itchy scalp from braids or hair weaves. However, their shampoos and conditioners tend to sometimes leave black hair dry and brittle, unless it is there detangling shampoo. As a result, although their products will help your scalp, they will leave your hair looking like you did it yourself. If you have a relaxer or chemically treated hair, and are use to using products like Elasta QP, Motions, or TCB, then it is long over due to make the switch to all natural hair care products.
Just because you buy natural hair care products does not mean you have to cut your hair and grow a mini afro or get dreads. You don’t need natural hair! There are several benefits of using all-natural hair care products, especially if you have relaxed hair. One of the best all-natural products on the market is Beauty 4 Ashes GodHead™ Silky Smooth System for Ethnic Hair. The shampoo and conditioner in the system are loaded with vitamins and natural oils that will not leave your hair dry like KeraCare, but instead will hydrate your follicles and nourish your roots. You can even use products like GodHead™ Max Moisture and Gro System to lengthen your hair and extend times between getting relaxers. You can find their products at wwwdiscoverb4acom
Here are the top five Hair Care Tips for Black Hair according to Hollywood’s Celebrity Stylist Michelle Vincent.
Hollywood Stylist Tip# 1 for Black Hair: Stop using low grade hair care products that contain sulfates: Even if you get a perm or wear weaves, your hair needs the most nutrients that it can receive between salon visits.
Hollywood Stylist Tip# 2 for Black Hair: Buy all natural hair care products, most natural stores carry Jason’s or Aubrey Organics ® Shampoos or you can by Beauty 4 Ashes ® online.
Hollywood Stylist Tip# 3 for Black Hair: Take care of your hair from home. You can do it! Wrap or roll your hair before bed. Don’t just sleep on it without a protective covering, which can lead to split ends and result in YOU getting your hair CUT.
Hollywood Stylist Tip# 4 for Black Hair: Drink plenty of water and reduce your intake of junk foods. Take a B Complex on a daily basis.
Hollywood Stylist Tip# 5 for Black Hair: Buy Silk pillow cases and hair wraps. Avoid cotton, it can lead to hair breakage.
Categories: Black Hair Tags: African American Hair, Black Hair, Carols Daugther, Long Hair, Motions, Ojon
Best Hair Care Products For Hair Growth And Thickness
Regardless of whether you have short or long hair, keeping up with it can be a tough task. Great hair requires proper maintenance of hair ends, proper moisture levels, deep conditioning, shampooing, and conditioning. That is why it is important to use only quality hair products, not necessarily expensive hair products. For years, several of my clients who once had long tresses of hair would come into my salons and ask my stylist how can I restore my hair to it former glory? How can I get rid of my split ends? Or How can I grow longer and thicker hair? The answer would always be the same, treat your hair with respect. It is so easy to pull your hair back and tie it into a knot or to bleach it with chemicals that are so harsh they ruin the very foundation that you are seeking to build upon. Respecting your hair is your prime responsibility if you want to have longer and prettier hair that has shine and bounce like the models on television.
Below are the three best ways to show respect for your hair. These tips have not only worked for my stylist and the high profile celebrities who they must keep looking fabulous, but also for anyone who desires a better head of hair.
Hair Respect Rule #1: Develop a hair care regime. Routine. Routine. Routine. Developing a routine is absolutely essential to restoring your hair to its former glory or to keep your hair looking great. Developing a hair care regime is simple. It just means coming up with a serious of things that your do to your hair on a regular basis. For instance, on Monday’s I wash my hair, on Tuesday’s I check my hair ends for splits, on Wednesday’s I deep condition my hair. If you have busy schedule this will help you out so much. Several of my clients have told me that within in weeks of developing a routine that they notice balding spots, kinks, and tough hair areas get better because of the extra care that their hair was able to receive. If you respect your body then you develop a schedule and make sure that you have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is the same way with your hair. How often have you missed a meal, because you did not schedule out your day. Probably many times. If you do not plan for something to happen then it probably will not.
Hair Respect Rule #2: Respect your scalp. I know that when you look at the hair of models, all that you see is long and flowing hair. However, if the model’s hair is real, then underneath all those wonderful shiny follicles will be a clean and healthy scalp. It’s simple, I would always tell my clients and stylist who I trained to think of hair as a flower that cannot bud or flourish if the roots are in disarray or if the scalp is in poor condition. If you show respect your car you keep it clean, if you respect your house then you keep it clean, if you respect you hair then you will keep it clean from dirt and debris that can cause fungus and bacteria to grow from product buildup. If you respect your hair then you will wash your hair and scalp to remove debris. It is necessary for you to wash your hair at least once per week if you want your hair to flourish. Everyone’s hair grows at different rates based on a series of factors, however you can be assured that your hair growth will be stunted if your scalp is scarred and clogged.
Hair Respect Rule#3: Respect you hair by avoiding harsh chemical products. In today’s marketplace most hair care products, especially shampoos and conditioners are loaded with chemicals like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, TEA Lauryl Sulfate or chemical treatments like coloring, highlights, & relaxers. These ingredients and treatments help to create instant results, while creating long term damage to your hair and scalp health. That is why whenever possible use organic products. Although, most of my experience was gained while working with clients throughout the United Kingdom, I have used several products from all countries between Paris and Argentina and I recommend using Beauty 4 Ashes GodHead hair care products (www.discoverb4a.com) or Beauty 4 Ashes La Java hair care products because they work. I discovered these products while at a convention in London about two years ago and have been using them on my clients ever since. While there are several natural and organic products on the market, few products work as well as Beauty 4 Ashes because they do not just seek to make your hair look better, but they work to better your scalp health with natural anti-inflammatory ingredients and herbs to help nourish the scalp resulting in longer and faster growing hair. The best part is that you can order these products from anywhere in the world including from the UK or United Kingdom (www.mybeauty4ashes.com), Australia, France to Canada (www.myb4a.com).This brings me to another question that I am always asked. Do the hair care products that you use make a difference. My answer is yes. It is the same as asking the question does the food you eat make a difference. My answer is yes. What you place in your body matters, just as what you place on your hair matters. If you respect your hair then you will use quality products. If you are not into using natural products and must use the chemicals then I recommend using Paul Mitchell, Redken, or Oscar Blandi.
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Best Hair Care Products For Hair Growth And Thickness
Categories: Women's Health Tags: Extra Care, Hair Growth, Long Hair
African American Lace Front Wigs for that Great Look
Lace front wigs are the most popular among the African American women because they are the most natural ones for them. The lace provides for a natural and realistic hairline. And you might not believe it but some of your favorite celebrities like Beyonce and Tyra Banks all wear the African American lace wigs. Yes, you did hear correctly. And besides them, practically everyone else in Hollywood has worn hair that is not their own some point in time. And since they wear lace wigs that match their personalities, they look all the more natural.
So how is it that these lace wigs look absolutely natural, you may ask. They come in two types: full lace wigs and the lace front wigs. Full lace wigs can be styled in any form including wearing it in a high ponytail without ever revealing that it is one of the lace front wigs that you are wearing. Each hair is tied individually onto the lace cap which forms part of the lace wig.
When each hair is tied to the lace one by one, they can be placed with perfection. They also tend to fall naturally. The thin lace blends with your scalp showing it through making the lace wigs look even more natural. Actually this is one of the reasons why a lot of women prefer the African American lace front wigs; the hairline they create is close to natural. If truth be told, you will find that some of the more costly African American lace wigs have baby hairs at the front and although we don’t want them it just adds to the natural look.
There are various ways in which these African American lace front wigs to her head. If she happens to have long hair, then it should be braided first for a secure fit. Hair that is shorter can be just placed under a wig cap which is a color similar to your skin tone. To attach the lace wigs to the head, adhesive that’s made especially for use on lace wigs must be used along the hairline or perimeter without letting it touch the hair. Some might choose to use double-sided adhesive tape which is made particularly for hair wigs. These lace wigs work very well for women who have gotten bald as a result of chemotherapy. Instead of using adhesive, some women might just prefer to trim the wig so that it merges with their naturally growing hair.
You may find that the lace front wigs do cost a bit more than the traditional wigs. After all, it can take several hours to tie each hair into the lace one by one. Some lace wigs might be made from 100% human hair in which case the cost goes up, the most expensive being Remy hair.
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African American Lace Front Wigs for that Great Look
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