Monday 23 July 2012

Virgin Hair Extensions—Need To Treat Well


The most used hair extensions in the world is virgin hair extension because it is produced from high quality, unprocessed human hair from a single donor this makes them more costly in compare to synthetic, mass-produced varieties. Its installation carried out by a professional technician who bonds the hair extensions to the wearer’s natural hair with the help of glue, most often a keratin-based resin, which is most secure as well as easy to remove. Virgin hair extension gives added length and volume both. An obvious benefit of virgin hair extension is that it can be treated and styled as you would your own hair.


Virgin hair extension demands tender care from its wearer. Let’s see it in brief.

  • After installation you should take care that you should not wash your hair for at least 48 hours in order to give the hair extensions ample time to bond securely with your natural hair.
  • Make a perfect schedule to wash your hair, most probably at least once a week. When you wash virgin hair extension use warm water and oil-free shampoo recommended by your salon or stylist. Avoid using regular shampoos used by common people because it contains silicone-based ingredients which are not suitable as they can weaken the bonds holding virgin hair extensions in place.
  • While you wash your virgin hair extension take care to keep your head in upright position so that water flows down over the hair perfectly. When you use shampoo, stroke it through your hair, from roots to tips and avoid rubbing it.
  • Similarly when you use conditioner after shampooing gently stroke the conditioner through your virgin hair extensions from roots to tips, avoiding bonded area near the scalp.
  • Use towel to remove excess moisture after washing. Use the wide-toothed comb to remove any tangles. Always work upward from tips to root.
  • Treat virgin hair extension as your natural hair and blow-dry, color, straighten or curl your extensions and avoid excessive bleaching and pulling on the extensions.
  • In order to distribute natural oils and prevent matting brush your virgin hair extension once or twice in a day.

Wednesday 6 June 2012

Quick Self Hairstyling and other How-to’s


While blow drying hair, tilt your head upside down. This helps in creating more body for the hair.

A bit of Vaseline around the hairline before coloring prevents staining of your skin.

Curls have always been an object of envy. To revive those sagging curls, apply some spray gel, and then roughen them up gently with your hands. It will give more life, bounce and body to your hair.

For those who have straight hair, one problem area is the thickness and volume of the hair. This can be achieved by ‘root perm’, which gives volume and lift to the hair, without the need to curl them up!

While using a hair dryer, increase the speed rather than setting a higher temperature. It proves effective for time efficiency as well as for the health of your hair.

It always gives a sense of accomplishment in the society, when things go as expected. But for that, strong sense of fashion is needed. To style your hair like your hairdresser, ask your expert his recommended hair extension products

Experiment with the looks and hair products, but don’t hurry yourself if you want to achieve a lasting effect of your efforts.

It’s always a plus if you have a good hairdresser. Discuss your hair with new hair experts, but keep the regulars in touch, as they know the texture and build of your hair better than you! Be honest with yourself about the limitations of your tresses.

A versatile haircut is the best in its league. Depending upon the occasion and attire, work up your hair into a piece of marvel. Refer hairstyling magazines, and alter them to your own effect. Also keep in mind that a layered cut offers more options than a one-length cut.

All is yours, happy experimenting with your strength, your adorable tresses!

All about Hair Extensions


Artificial hair integrations, commonly known as hair extensions, are the means by which length of the human hair can be enhanced to any limits. Hair extensions are carefully crafted in such a manner that they gel seamlessly with the original.

Let’s have a look at some of the popular professional hair extensions:

Clip in: This variant of extension lies flat on your scalp. They are made of human hair or synthetic fibers which are clipped onto the hair. Clip in extensions can be used again and again.

Tape: Tape hair extensions are very comfortable to wear, as the tape is attached to your scalp. Clips and braids which form bulk, can be done without, while using taped hair extensions. The best advantage is that tape hair extensions are completely see-through and flexible.

Micro Bead: The length of the existing hair can be increased considerably by making the use of micro bead hair extensions. The best advantage is that Micro bead cancels the requirement of any glue or chemicals for clamping to your hair. This is one of the most latest and trending ways of hair extensions.

Pre-Bonded:  One of the most versatile of all hair extension methods, Pre Bonded technique actually fused to your hair, and not taped. Fullness and length of the hair can be optimized by performing pre bonded hair extension.

Weave: The most popular mode of hair extension followed the world over is the Human Hair Weave method. The extension is made of human hair, which can be molded in any style as per wish.
Most extensions have effect for about 4 months, and then they start to lose their hold. Hair extensions are temporary, but they can also be cherished for life with proper care and treatment.