Naturals a.k.a Afros

Dec 142012
 
Natural-Afros

I used to assume that women who had very short hair had run into a bad experience with the hot comb or a perm.  What woman in her right mind would cut off all her hair on purpose?  I used to wonder, until I did it myself.

What is a natural?
Naturals, or Afros if you prefer, are the simplest in style and when worn very short, are extremely easy to maintain.  You can wear it to basically any length, but depending on your hair texture, it may lose it’s shape as it grows out. 

Basic Styling
Wash and condition, apply an oil or leave-in conditioner, pick it out, and let it dry, and you’re on your way! 

Variations

  • Place a part on one side.
  • After washing and picking it out, tie on a silk/satin scarf, do-rag, or stocking cap to smooth it down.
  • Using the pads of your fingers, rub your head in circles to encourage curls.  Do this for awhile, say 5-10 minutes. The more you rub, the more your curls will stand out.  I wouldn’t suggest this for hair longer than one and a half inches long.  When it’s time to shampoo, the curls can be hard to untangle.

Pay Attention To:

  • The area along the nape of your neck.  You may have stray hairs that are spoiling your look. 
  • The overall cut.  It should flatter your face shape and shouldn’t look to harsh (unless that’s your preference.)

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Red Hot! – women hair color

Dec 082012
 
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Bright and rich burgundy hair color draws attention to this spiky look. This is the perfect style for the gal with straight, fine hair. Wispy bangs and fringe, frame and accentuate her facial features.  


Styling mousse to the roots of the hair for lift and volume. Blown dry with a large round brush or fingers lifting at the roots. Finally, a medium to extra hold hair spray adds hold while a molding mud or pomade helps to separate and give that chunky wispy look.

Blow Drying with a Round Brush

Dec 072012
 
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Dry hair just using your fingers and a dryer until hair is 80% dry.

Clip hair out of the way so you can start at the nape

Lift at the roots for volume with the brush.

Slide brush to the ends, roll hair around brush.

Note: To make sure brush does not tangle up in hair, do not roll hair around brush more than twice. For smoother and shiner hair, hold dryer so that it is blowing the air and heat down the hair shaft.

To avoid burning and damaging the hair, move blow dryer back and forth and around.

Haircut ideas

Dec 042012
 

The way that you do your hair will tell a lot about you. If you have a messy and not calm hair, then you probably are very busy or do not really care about your life. A lot of people pick their hair cuts by seasons. When it is winter is in the United States, people do not like to cut their hair short or bold. Winter is cold and hair will give you some warming during those colds. It wont give you a lot, but I am sure that you will feel a difference that if you had a bold head and a head with hair on it, it would be much colder with a bold head. Continue reading »

Razor, texturizing techniques

Sep 082012
 
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Straight, fine hair needs a bit of razor cutting or texturizing to achieve contour and body. Hairdresser Diane Jeep Ries shows you how to combine technique with free-form artistry.

This haircut will be based on a bob, but then updated using a technique called destructuring.

TOOLS – I’ll be using a thinning blade, texturizing or chunking shears, and a razor with a guard. The razor is only good for two haircuts. If used more, the hair may be damaged. Continue reading »

10 Hair Tips For A Salon Fresh Look

Aug 232012
 
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1. Drying Your hair
Towel dry your hair well before you either blow dry or air dry it. That way it doesn’t take as long to dry and your styling aids are not diluted. Towel blot only, don’t rub, as to not tangle the hair.

2. Combing After Washing
Use a large tooth comb after washing instead of a brush. The comb is also good for fluffing up a style while a brush will flatten and straighten it. Use a spray leave in detangler if your hair is long.

3. Use Mousse or Gels
Use mousse or gel for added body. Mousses are generally lighter and gels are stiffer and stronger. Use gels when you want more hold such as on the sides or to give the fringe/bangs or crown more lift or movement. Continue reading »

Afro hair, frizzy, curly: 5 ways to soften! (Texlax)

Aug 142012
 
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The relaxation (or texlax) is a technique that is not fully straighten the hair to maintain the volume and texture more or less buckled. You’ll understand that the goal is to relax a little hair and not wear a hair in stiff stiff. For this, there are several methods, the best known being that which is to reduce the exposure time of straightening. Here a small overview of methods for sure to relax curly hair. You are free to choose any particular method (or combine them) depending on the texture you want. Continue reading »

Romantic and modern Hairstyle

Jul 272012
 
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The key to this style is to have shoulder length hair or longer, the style gets it pizzazz from length and color.  Hair is cut to show off the cheekbones with layers focused around the sides of the head.  The hair is also colored a shade of cherry brown with copper and medium red highlights all over; this adds dimension and depth to the hairstyle.  Roll hair on large velcro rollers while wet to bring in volume, loosen curls and spray on some root volumizer to the hair.  Comb ends with paddle brush and separate with fingers to finish style.

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Personal Hair Advisor: Growing Out Bangs

May 212012
 
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Personal Hair Advisor:
Growing Out Bangs
Personal Hair Advisor: Going from bangs to all one length can seem impossible, but it can be done (really!). One trick to try is rather than thinking of your bangs as all one area that needs to grow uniformly out, separate them into sections. Just horizontally separate your bangs into two layers. Let the upper part grow out (cute hair accessories can help here) while continuing to trim the lower part so it just brushes your eyes. Once the upper part blends with the rest, start to grow the lower part out longer. This will not only gradually rework your bangs into your allover length, but it will slowly ease your look from bangs to bang-less! Continue reading »

Can shampoo cause hair loss?

May 212012
 
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Yes! Certain shampoos that contain strong chemicals can cause normal to excessive hair loss in men, women and children. It’s often the case that some shampoos does not suit your scalp and causes certain reaction that may not be detected directly but when the shampoo is used for a longer period, one can observe hair loss it may cause.

One of the best way to determine if the shampoo you have been using is causing hair loss is by looking at the amount of hair that falls while applying the shampoo and when you rub your hair with a towel after head bath.

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Preventing Split Ends and Broken Hair

May 212012
 
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Half of the cure for split ends is prevention: Don’t brush your hair too much, and be sure to use a very soft brush and combs that have smooth wide-set teeth; avoid nylon bristles. And no matter what, don’t brush wet hair! If you have knots, use a wide-toothed comb or your fingers to gently detangle from the ends up, one section at a time.

Too-tight or too-heavy weaves can cause breakage, as can elastic bands — even the covered ones — and barrettes. If you put your hair in a ponytail, use a scrunchie; when wearing barrettes, take care not to catch hair in the metal clip. And if you use curlers, be sure not to wind them too tightly. Continue reading »

Hair Loss: Why Am I Losing Hair at 30?

May 192012
 

Q-I am 30, and I’ve been losing my hair like crazy recently. It comes out when I wash it, when I comb it, even when my husband runs his fingers through it! What’s going on?
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Great Styling Techniques You Can Try At Home

May 142012
 
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Texturizing Hair
Apply a small amount of mousse (or styling balm or gel) evenly through partially dried hair to create volume and texture. Working from the underneath of the hair use your fingers to lift, tease and tousle the hair as you blow dry. Select small sections of hair, use your fingers to scrunch and apply heat. Direct the airflow of the dryer from the ends of your hair towards the roots to maximize fullness. If you prefer, you can use a dryer with a finger diffuser to give even more tousle. You can also use a small curling iron to touch up the ends if you wish. Then work molding or styling paste through with your fingers to create texture. Avoid using combs or brushes on the finished style to maintain absolute tousle.
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Hairstyles for New Moms

May 102012
 
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For the first year of child rearing, it’s important to create a soft and simple hairstyle that will allow you to spend more time with your baby and less time styling your hair. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you must chop off your long locks. There are many easy ways that you can keep hair that is shoulder length or longer off your face — and away from baby’s eager fingers! Continue reading »

Hot Hair Color Tips for Various Type of Hair

May 062012
 
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Why hair is resistant:

Some hair is resistant due to the texture of the hair. Coarse hair is more resistant than medium to fine hair. Continue reading »

Styling Tips for Casual Short Straight Hairstyles

Apr 122012
 
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A casual short straight hairstyle is free-flowing, easy-going, and one that falls into place on its own. It’s the kind of hairstyle you’d wear to almost any laid back occasion or outing. Continue reading »