• You Can Ombre Your Own Hair

    Posted by Gift Odiete

     

    First things first what is an Ombre? Ombre is the French word for color that is shaded or graduated in tone.

    There are two types of ombre: Traditional, and reverse. The traditional ombre has a lighter color at the tips of your hair than at the roots, while a reverse ombre has darker tips and lighter roots.

    Reverse ombre is just a little bit less popular than regular ombre, because it bears a risk of appearing foreign on your beautiful locks. Medium to light toned ladies who love their blonde but want something different and edgy look great in this reverse ombre. Hair texture that is medium to thick

    How to achieve the perfect ombre

    Step 1: Select your hair color, choosing a color that works well with your natural color is best. You should choose a lighter shade of brown or a shade of blonde.

    Step 2: Draw a demarcation line where you want the fade to stop. The lower the fade meets the better it looks.

    Step 3: If bundles are installed in head put on an old t-shirt that you wouldn’t mind messing up and comb through your hair thoroughly to ensure even coloring. If bundles are not yet installed place a smock or trash bag on the floor and place bundles on top. you can leave bundles banded up which makes it a lot easier to work with.

    Step 4: Put on gloves before dealing with the bleach. You will need to use bleach to lift the color from your hair, use equal parts of whichever volume peroxide you choose and powdered bleach. Mix 2oz each with your choice of volume peroxide and bleach powder until they are combined into a thick creamy consistent mixture.

    Step 5: Divide your hair into four even sections. If your hair is long and/or thick, you may want to divide it into more sections. Pin or tie each section off to separate it from the rest. Tease up the hair around the area where you want the ombre to begin. Teasing your hair around this area will help prevent a stark line where you applied the beach.

    Step 6: Apply bleach from tips of the hair all the way up to your stopping point and repeat with each section.

    Step 7: Let hair sit until it reaches the desired color and then wash the bleach out the hair. Let hair air dry or blow dry the extensions style and you’re ready to rock your hair

     

  • How To Make Your Dyed Hair Last Longer And Fresher

    Posted by Gift Odiete

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    As we mature we make different decisions, we choose to do whatever we want with our bodies. For many, a dye job is fun and fashionable and for others its actually a necessity because its important they cover the grey hair that just appeared from nowhere. What this two class of people have in common is the fact that they desire to have a lasting dye job.

     

     

    You can spend a pretty penny on the perfect shade for your tresses. So you want to make sure you don’t wash all that cash and color down the drain. Because it becomes very annoying and frustrating when the dye job stays for only a short period of time before you start getting “psst! your undergrowth is showing” from your friends and family.  What can you do to keep that color where it belongs?

     

     

    When you dye your hair, the pigments are held captive inside the hair strands, But anything that can lift the hair shaft’s cuticle, allowing pigment particles to escape, can fade that pretty color. One of the biggest color-stealing culprits? H2O. “Plain water dilutes the pigment and causes it to fade faster,”

    Here are 3 ways you can touch-up in between:

    Avoid Hot Showers
    Hot water doesn’t only dry out your skin; it can decrease the life of your hair color. The temperature opens up your cuticle, releasing your precious color—and moisture. “I always tell my clients to shampoo and rinse with room-temp water, towel dry, condition, then rinse with the coldest water you can stand to seal that cuticle shut,This will provide longer-lasting color, keeping your locks nice and hydrated while also eliminating split ends.”

    Swim Smarter
    Protect your hair in the sun and chlorine. Use a hair protector with SPF when in the sun, pool, and ocean to keep your color from fading. A product with sunflower oil is great as it also has antioxidants to protect the hair.

     

    Don’t Overuse Hot Tools
    Staying away from your hot tools the first week after coloring your hair will also help prevent the color from fading, says celebrity colorist Michael Boychuck. Hot tools such as blow dryers and straighteners actually speed up the process of color fading. While these tools are sometimes necessary, it is best to stay away from them the first week or so after you color your hair.

    The touch up kit is your friend

    If your hair color is already dying out and you don’t have the time or funds to visit the salon then you can use touch up-kit and root pencil provided they match the color on your hair. They would certainly buy you time until your next hair appointment.

    Try parting your hair different or try braiding your hair

    If you’ve tried everything and yet it fails, then draw attention from your roots by parting your hair in a messy zigzag pattern or you can braid it, this would help the grey’s blend in nicely with the rest of your tresses.

    Use a Thermal Protectant
    This will protect against heat damage from styling tools. Thermal protectants will help reduce color fade by keeping the integrity of the hair in good condition

    Deep Condition Less
    While deep conditioning or at-home masks are a good idea before you color, they can fade a rich brunette or vibrant red,  The conditioner or mask is designed to get deep in the hair follicle to moisturize. However, when it’s rinsed out, it takes the color molecule with it—resulting in the color fading. To avoid this, a good daily conditioner will do the trick (just don’t leave it on for a long period of time).

    Try a Shower Filter
    This will remove chemicals, chlorine, and minerals from your shower water, Hard water strips your hair’s color and natural oils; these filters minimize color rinsing down the drain.

    Rethink going Red While show-stopping, red hair colors fade the fastest because crimson pigment molecules are larger than browns and blacks, and the most unstable.

  • Choosing the right shampoo for your hair type

    Posted by Gift Odiete

     

    Typically, the way your hair will turn out depends on the type of shampoo you choose to use, and that is because, the ingredients that go into each different type of shampoo are chosen precisely for the way that they would affect your hair. Of course, there are different kinds of shampoo, and there are ones that are most suitable for a particular hair type.  It is advised one is able to find the one that is most appropriate for one’s hair type. Below however, are the different types of shampoo suitable for different hair types!

     

    Short Hair

    It is advised that women with shorter strands should not wash their hair every day. But, it is also understood that product build up and natural oils accumulate much faster in this hair type. The solution is to choose a shampoo that will cleanse without stripping your hair of natural oils or leaving your scalp feeling dry.

    Fine hair

    For this hair type, you will need to wash your hair with a ‘voluminous’ shampoo to add body. It is also best to use a gentle shampoo that can be used for daily or frequent washing. Also, you can use a dry shampoo or talcum powder between washing. Not only will the powder soak up oils, but it adds body as well.  ”

    Thick hair

    For a thick hair, there is both an advantage and disadvantage. The good side is that you never have to worry about volume. But, managing it can be pretty difficult at times. To get you to a more manageable state, you must watch out for shampoo with ingredients like Nutrium 10 and vitamins B5, C, and E, plus a blend of natural oils, it provides 24 hours of nourished control.”

    Coarse hair

    This is the driest of all hair types so, it would be best to use super hydrating and creamy shampoos for your thirsty strands. Coconut and macadamia nut oil and Shea butter are great ingredients in your shampoos that will coat the hair shaft and trap the water inside.

     

    Color-Treated Hair

    If your hair has been color-treated, you need a shampoo that cater for the treatment and keep it looking as fresh as possible.  You are also advised to use color-protecting shampoos, which will contain fewer harsh cleansers and prevent fading. The moisturizers in the shampoo will help restore hair shine and hydrate.  You should also avoid washing your hair more than twice a week, since water is one of the main culprits of color-fading.

    Damaged Hair

    This kind of hair can get tangle and knotty easily, hence, avoid clear shampoos and use the creamy ones that will smooth, de- tangle and diffuse frizz. A shampoo with detergent will be most appropriate for the hair type.

    Textured Hair

    It’s vital to avoid shampoo with sulfates of any kind, as they tend to dry out hair. Get a better shampoo that will better enhance your hair texture. It is also advised to look out for a texture enhanced shampoo.

     

    The basic goal of using shampoo is to remove all oils, dirt, skin particles, dandruff, environmental pollutants and other contaminant particles that gradually build up in hair, there by leaving the hair clean and fresh. To achieve this goal however, one must ensure familiarization with the shampoo appropriate with the hair types.

  • Peruvian Straight Hair and How to Maintain It

    Posted by Bukola Obaujo

    one of the greatest gifts to women folks is  'hair'. it is said to be the crown of her beauty or the definer of herself. That is the reason most meaningful women spend so much to keep the beauty on by investing in human hair extension. The virgin Peruvian straight hair is one of the  hottest and the most sought out for in the range of human hair  extension. It's has the  sleek and smooth look with a lovely hair texture.  You can wear it straight for an everyday look and curl on the weekend for a night out or date night for fun and flirty look. This hair has a lasting ability of more than one year making it a great investment!

    To care for it however, a great caution must be taken to ensure that it worth  the expense on it.The following simple ways of maintaining Peruvian straight will surely help:

     

    • Detangling

     This is very important especially before shampooing your Peruvian hair. You must ensure that your hair is free of tangles or snares (particularly at the back of the neck). You can use a wide tooth or a detangling brush; gently comb out your hair extensions. Always comb or brush hair from the bottom up, small sections at a time. The more careful you treat your extensions the longer they will last. You should also learn to Support your attachment when brushing or combing your straight hair.

                                   

    • Washing

    Shampoo your Peruvian hair at least once a week. And due to this harmattan period you can Shampoo your hair more often than that. Wet you hair slowly and apply shampoo generously. Do not massage or rub the hair against itself. Gently comb hair with a wide tooth comb or your fingers to remove any tangles and wash in a downward motion. Rinse shampoo out thoroughly.

     

               

                      

    • Deep conditioning

     Once hair has been thoroughly rinsed, use a generous amount of moisturizing conditioner. Then use wide tooth comb or fingers to work the conditioner into your hair. Put on a shower cap and wait for at least 10 - 30 minutes, and then rinse out conditioner out thoroughly.  You can also Air dry hair or set the hair while wet.

     

     

             

     

     

    • Styling

    Your Peruvian Hair Extensions can be styled as you would your own hair. You can blow dry, straighten with a flat iron, dye with a hair dye, and style it as you would your own hair.  In this case, heat is your hair biggest enemy. The more you use it, the shorter the life span of your hair. Use heat in moderation. Do not use high temperatures. High temperatures can damage the hair and permanently alter the hair texture. Get a heat protector to spray on your hair before using a wand or straighteners. Use styling products that are alcohol free. Also, put your hair "up" at night. Plait, pin or roll your hair before going to sleep. This is important in preventing tangles. Never sleep with loose wet hair, for it may tangle while you sleep. Sleep with a satin cap or on a satin covered pillow. If you feel that your Peruvian hair is dry, use Argan oil.

     

          

     

    Please note……..

    • Using the appropriate product range will ensure that your hair extensions keep its silky texture and last for a long time.

     

    • Bleaching and lightning of the hair will change the texture of the hair and in some cases damage the hair if not done properly. Therefore we always suggest you consult your professional Hair Stylist.

     

     If you would like to know what it feels like to have a head full of the healthiest hair money can buy, then this is the product for you. Our Peruvian hair will make everyone shine like a star.

     

     

     

     

  • 9 Benefits of Argan Oil

    Posted by thelma Ikhalia

    You have probably heard about the many great things about Argan Oil. It has been currently termed as the Miracle Oil since it has a lot of benefits when it comes to beauty and health.

    This oil is being extracted from the Argan fruit through crushing its fruit and squishing the fruit. This oil is currently replacing a lot of natural oils and other products when it comes to hair treatment and protection.

    This product is currently in demand because of the many benefits that it has however the supply is limited. A person will be able to benefit a lot from this oil since it can help make your hair look good and your skin as well.

    Hair Treatment and Protection

    It was mentioned above that this product is in demand because of the many beauty benefits that you can acquire for your hair.

    Many experts all over the world call this product as the “liquid gold” since it can give a new life to the dry and fly away hair.

    It works similar to the properties of the also famous “Jojoba Oil” that is also known to be a product that deals well with damaged hair.

    Below are the common and obvious effects of Argan Oil on the human hair.

    1. The argan oil is able to help hydrate the hair in a natural way. It is able to stop the fly away of hair, the curliness and also the roughness of the hair in a natural and efficient way.
    2. The argan oil is also able to penetrate the pores of the hair follicles and shaft and thus is able to enhance the elasticity of the hair. With this penetration, it is also able to help in the nourishing of the hair.
    3. The argan oil is also famous for treating damaged hair by being able to help in controlling unmanageable hair.
    4. The argan oil contains a lot of natural anti-oxidants that will help strengthen the weakened hair strands.
    5. The argan oil is also a good natural source of Vitamin E thus it is chosen by many experts to treat damaged hair. Some hair experts also use argan oil incorporated in many hair treatment products. The vitamin E found in argan oil is also very helpful in treating and repairing damaged hair strands that are due to the effects of environmental factors such as the sun’s rays and pollution.
    6. You can also use argan oil to add shine to your hair and is able to restore the natural luster and beautiful shine of your hair.
    7. If you had a color treatment on your hair, applying this product will help you remove the brittleness of the hair and restore its natural smoothness.
    8. For those who love to treat and have their hair styled very often, this product will definitely help in the repair and restoration of damaged hair due to styling.
    9. This argan oil is also rich in omega 3 and 9 fatty acids that will help in the healing of split ends.

    We highly recommend Argan oil for your human hair extensions. 

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