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7/27/2016

Genius Hair Hacks for Thin-Haired Girls

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For those of you with finer-than-fine locks, a full and voluminous head of hair is at the top of your wish-list. Sure thin hair means minimal hair sweat during the hottest days of summer, and it takes you roughly 35 seconds for a full at-home blowout, but what girl doesn’t aspire for mega-glam bombshell volume? Thin hair can be a major pain, but you don't have to be born with tons of hair to rock a full, bouncy mane.

Thin-haired girls, scroll through for some expert hacks to pump up the volume on your thin locks.

1. Part your hair on the opposite side. If you normally part your hair on the left side, blow dry it like normal, but part it on the right. Your hair gets used to your part, so flipping it in the other direction will make your roots stand up.

2. Add some waves. Pin-straight strands lays flat against your head, making even the thickest hair appear thinner. If you have wavy hair, try embracing your natural texture, or add some waves with a curling wand. The added texture will make your hair look fuller.

3. Back-comb your hair. Use a teasing comb to tease your roots. Comb strands over it and use a volume hairspray to keep the pumped-up look in place.

4. Get short layers. A blunt cut can weigh your hair down. Adding light layers will give your hair shape and movement.

5. Blow-dry your hair upside down. Flip your head upside down when it's still wet and blow dry. When you get to your roots, use your fingers to softy tousle – this will help them to stand up, creating even more volume.

6. Sprinkle your roots with a volumizing powder. This is a great texturizer, adding grip and tons of volume to your hair.

7. Rock a lob. Long hair is heavy, so it will lie flatter against your head. Try a trendy crop for more texture and volume.

8. Skip the serum. Serum makes your hair sleek and frizz-free, which also makes it lay flat. While that might be ideal for an up-do, if you're wearing you're hair down, you want to keep all the natural texture you have, so skip the serum.

9. Get highlights and lowlights. When your hair is all the same color, it appears thinner. Adding multiple hues do not only looks more natural but will also give you dimension, making limp locks appear fuller.

10. Swap your paddle for a round brush. Paddle brushes are great for getting a sleek, straight look. But to amp-up your hair, use a round brush while blow-drying. It makes it easier to grip hair and create more tension so you can get more lift.

11. Apply a volume root lift spray to your roots before blow-drying. This will help keep your roots upright, which will stop your 'do from falling flat after 10 minutes.

12. Let your hair air dry. Hot tools can damage your hair and cause fine hair to break. The healthier your hair, the longer and fuller it'll be. Give your blow dryer and curling iron a break whenever possible, and always use a heat protectant spray to protect strands from heat damage.

With these hair hacks, even the thinnest haired-girls can reach supermodel hair heights!

7/25/2016 0 Comments

6 Steps To Prep Your Hair For Summer

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by Sania Claus Demina
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Our hair is probably never as exposed to sun, heat, dry winds and sea water more than during Summer. But don't stress, there are a few things you can do to avoid frizz and dryness, while keeping your hair fresh the whole season. Here are 6 easy steps to prep your hair for the Summer.

1. GET A HAIRCUT. Start off Summer with a fresh look.  

2. MOISTURISE. Invest in a really good moisturising hair treatment, and make it a habit to use it at least twice a week.

3. FRESH BRUSH. Don't forget to wash your hair brush with a bit of shampoo. Maybe even time to get yourself a new one? 

4. STYLISH PROTECTION. Get a hat! It's the best way to avoid burning your head while staying sane in the sun, and its obviously very stylish. 

5. UV PROTECTION. Your hair needs UV protection. Take an extra look at your products and be sure at least some of them contain some UV protection, whether it be your styling cream or shampoo. 

6. HAIR OIL. The best way to avoid dry hair and frizz is to treat your hair with oils. Apply from the middle of your hair down. 
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7/23/2016

What You Need To Know About Hair

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7/21/2016 0 Comments

Best Shampoos and Conditionersfor All Hair Types

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7/18/2016 0 Comments

5 Hair Tools You're Probably Using Wrong

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by: Whitney From The Blog
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Believe it or not, but there are many tools that we are utilizing incorrectly. Are you ready for five wow moments?

Your bobby pins
Many women use their teeth to open bobby pins. However, this is something you should not do since you are ruining the stability of the tool. Chances are, you have also been applying bobby pins upside down.

You need to slide the flat part of the pin into your hair, the wavy side should face up. Therefore, you should not open the bobby pin. If you wish for it to have more hold, consider using the larger ones. Read more here. 

Your hair brush
Many people continue to make the mistake of detangling their hair by brushing from the roots all the way down to the ends. As a consequence, the person does not notice any hair growth because of continuous breakage. Instead, start detangling the ends first, then slowly work your way up the shaft in small sections until you reach the roots.

Your hair dryer
Do you regularly clean out the air vents of your hair dryer? If not, you may be spending longer than you need to drying and styling your hair. If you have noticed that your blow dryer does not work as well as it used to, that may be because the buildup of dirt in the air vents disables the flow of air through the appliance. Spending more time than you otherwise would applying heat to your hair means the risk of incurring heat damage.

Your straightening iron
Most women like to turn up the heat to the maximum. However, this is not a smart move when it comes to textured hair. Not only do you risk heat damage, but this may be unnecessary for your hair type. Follow this temperature guide for using heat on your individual hair type
  • fine or damaged hair should use 360 degrees and below
  • normal to medium hair can use 360 to 280
  • thick, coarse and curly hair can use 380 to 410 degrees

Microfiber towel
Many women tend to rub or move the towel over the hair in order to dry the curls. Consequently, they experience frizz and tend to throw these towels away. Instead, you should be plopping your hair in order to let your towel soak the excess of water. This will also keep your curls in tact so that when it dries you will have better curl definition.

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