Sunday, January 31, 2010

Men's Hairpieces - Choosing the Right Base Style For You

When looking buying men's hair pieces online, one of the most important choices to consider is the type of base needed. The "base" of the hair piece is what the hair follicles are sewn into. Common base materials include polyurethane, lace and nylon. Different base materials serve different purposes and each has its own positive and negative attributes.

Lace bases are very comfortable, as lace is usually the best material for air flow. A lace hairpiece will also offer a very natural appearance at the front hairline as the lace front is very fine and virtually invisible. On the flip side, lace hair pieces tend to break down faster than other materials because the lace is very delicate. Attachment may also be more completed, especially if you plan to use hair piece tape. The tape can sometimes be more difficult to remove and tearing may occur.
Nylon bases are somewhat similar to lace. Nylon men's hair pieces can come in a variety of styles including fine mono and welded mono. A nylon base will also have superior ventilation compared with polyurethane bases and thus offer more comfort to the hair wearer. Nylon is also typically stronger than lace; making nylon hair pieces a more durable option. Some may argue that nylon does not offer as natural an appearance as lace when used in base construction; however the quality of nylon produced these days has helped nylon to rival lace in natural appearance. The durability of nylon also helps hair piece wearers with easy removal, as they do not have to worry about tearing quite as much as they would with a lace hair piece.

Polyurethane hair pieces are sometimes referred to as PU or thin skin. It is designed to almost mimic the appearance of actual skin. Men's hair pieces made of polyurethane have become a very popular choice in the hair replacement industry. PU offers a very natural appearance is easy to care for. It is also a material very commonly used for disposable hair pieces. One of the main downsides to using a polyurethane base construction is the material tends to be less breathable than lace or nylon. This can make the hair wearer hot and uncomfortable, especially if they live in a warm climate or have a very active lifestyle.

Often, base materials are combined to create hybrid base styles. For example, many of the most popular men's hair pieces use bases that are constructed mainly of lace or nylon, but feature a polyurethane perimeter for easy attachment. Sometimes, all three materials may be combined to provide the best features of each of the materials. You may see a base composed of welded mono, with a PU perimeter for attachment and a fine lace front to offer the most natural appearance.

Choosing the right base style for your hair piece is relatively easy. It's just a matter of deciding what your priorities are. If you value a natural appearance over anything else, you may want to choose lace. If you don't want to spend a lot of time maintaining your hair piece, you may prefer a polyurethane unit. Many men often find that a variety of different base styles suit them well, and don't mind using a selection of different base materials.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Hairstyles For the Bride

It seems old clichés are hard to shake. The more-is-more approach to beauty can make you look like a complete stranger to your mate on your wedding day.

When it comes to your big day, make a vow to keep your look natural. If you are wearing your hair up or down, keep it simple.

Forget the wind-tunnel tight up-do and let your hair flow. If fifties hair and make-up is in all the magazines, don't be tempted. Go for classic looks.

In essence, the key is restraint. Elegance springs from simplicity. Arrive as an approved version of yourself, with a look that is you. The most beautiful women keep it simple. Tousled locks are ideal for a summer wedding.

Abandon ornate tiaras for ribbons or fresh flower hairpieces made with local seasonal flowers. Long hair worn loose can look very pretty. If you usually wear your hair loose, keep it down but add a sexy wave. Add a soft hairpiece, or a few clip in extensions. Sweep your hair into a casual chignon, and tie it with a ribbon. Keep the look soft. Relaxed beauty is the style today.
Before your big day, put your whole look together.

Make an appointment with your hairdresser and try a few different looks. Take your hair piece. If you are using add on hair pieces try them out before the wedding. Be sure they are held securely in place. Take pictures of styles you like to your hairdresser. Consider the neckline of your dress. Try out some of your ides with your dress and hairpiece. Have your hair colored the week before your big day. Touch up your roots and freshen your highlights. Don't go in for a drastic change at this time. This visit should be to restore and freshen your look. Don't forget your eyebrows, have them colored and shaped. If you are getting married out of town it is a good idea to try the stylist before the wedding. Make sure you know where the salon is located. Do a dry run.

If you are having your make-up done by a make-up artist try them out before the wedding. See yourself in pictures. Do you like the way your hair and make-up look?

Being prepared will save last minute surprises. You will have one less thing to worry about. Your big day will be beautiful.

Kort haar kapsels


Een blog voor mensen met kort haar. Heb je kort haar en wil je wel eens een volle bos haar. Dit kun je vrij eenvoudig bereiken mits je haar niet te kort is geknipt.

Kapsels voor kort haar zijn ook nogsteeds populair. Ook met kort haar kun je nog vele variaties maken met je kapsel. Hieronder staan een aantal ideeën om jou een kapsel te geven die wellicht anders is dan dat je nu steeds draagt.


Extensions
Als je al heel kort haar hebt kun je er voor kiezen om met extensions te gaan werken. Er bestaan extensions voor kort haar die je eenvoudig in je korte haar kunt vastzetten en bijvoorbeeld ´s avonds er weer uit kunt halen. Met de juiste extensions en de juiste toepassing kun je van een kleine afstand niet eens merken dat het extensions zijn.


Haarproducten
Er zijn haarproducten op de markt die je haar meer volume geven. Shampoo's en Conditioners zijn er speciaal voor gemaakt om je korte haar meer volume te geven en je dus een volle bos haar te geven. Deze haarproducten verrichten natuurlijk geen wonderen maar het helpt altijd iets.


Haaraccessoires
Met de juiste haaraccessoires kun je eenvoudig je haarstijl aanpassen. Zorg er voor dat de accessoires wel matchen bij je kleding (of andersom :)). Het voordeel van haaraccessoires is dat je je korte haar gemakkelijk een andere stijl kunt geven.

Haarstyling
Door je korte haar op te steken (met of zonder extra extensions) lijkt het al snel alsof je een volle bos hebt. Door de juiste stylingproducten te gebruiken geef je je haar meer volume. Door gebruik te maken van Stijltangen kun je snel het gewenste resultaat boeken met je korte haar.

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Friday, January 29, 2010

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Hair and Beauty

Dry, damaged, greasy, or frazzled looking locks are never in fashion. Your hair should look shiny and healthy with a lot of natural bounce. It will ensure you look and feel good, while giving you a finished, sophisticated, and professional appearance. Here is how to get those luscious locks which are so desirable.

It may sound odd, but the first is to make sure that all your dietary needs have been addressed. Your hair depends upon the iron in your blood and without this you will not have strong, or healthy year. In fact, an extreme iron deficiency can be the cause of hair loss. Eating grains, pulses, fresh fruits and vegetables, will help your hair with that natural strength and shine.

We all love to play with our hair but by dying, bleaching, and applying other chemicals to our hair we damage both the existing hair and the scalp, risking damaging the hair beneath. If you do wish to dye your hair have a perm, or have your hair chemically straightened, then you should always go to a specialist. They will use the best products for your hair and can offer treatments which will keep your hair strengthened.

A hair dresser will always test to ensure that you are not allergic to the chemicals being used, if you suffer from itchiness, redness, or inflammation, they will continue to treat you. It is important that you also do this test if you are dying, or chemically straightening it for yourself.

With the developments of hair technology today, we all have access to equipment which can drastically change our hair Straighteners and hair dryers directly apply heat to your hair damaging it by burning it into the style you wish. You should never use either piece of equipment without using a suitable spray beneath this to keep your hair moist while the heat dries it.

Remember, that your hair is as important a part of your beauty regime as any other part of your body. As you would manicure your fingernails or use a face mask, you should do the same for your hair Hair masks have added vitamins and minerals which are applied to your hair to help it look healthy and shiny. Find a good company which you like, and treat your hair well.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

A Guide to Hair Salon Equipment

Hair salons require many different types of equipment to ensure the business is run efficiently. Because many different items are required, it is not necessary that each piece of salon equipment be new. It is possible to find good quality, used hair salon equipment that will serve the purpose of new equipment.

Basic hair salon equipment consists of styling chairs, shampoo chairs, washbasins, hair dryers, mirrors, and trolley carts. These pieces of equipment are available in a large variety of styles. Many salons opt to purchase basic, inexpensive, equipment that is simply functional. Other salons choose to purchase equipment that works toward creating a certain feel or ambiance in their salon. There are many retailers that specialize solely in “high end” designer hair salon equipment. For an additional cost, these pieces can be customized to match a salon’s décor and color scheme.

Many salons are expanding the services they offer clients by adding in day spa services. Day spa services may include manicures, pedicures, tanning, facials, waxing, and massages. When these types of services are offered there is specific hair salon equipment that must be added to the salon’s equipment inventory. Many of the items are pieces of equipment that are quite costly. For example, a new pedicure station can cost a few thousand dollars, prompting some salon owners to purchase used hair salon equipment to save money. For this reason, used hair salon equipment is a rapidly expanding business.

When salons expand the services they offer they often choose to sell hair care, skin, and body products. To appropriately display the items they must purchase display racks. The type of display racks they choose will depend on the size of the inventory that will be displayed and how much square footage they have to dedicate to the display. Hair salon equipment retailers typically offer a large selection of display tables, racks, and shelving for sale.

There are a growing number of retailers that specialize in selling used hair salon equipment. Many of these retailers are easily found online through search engines. Much of the used equipment that is offered is in very good condition and is a good investment for a salon owner. Used hair salon equipment is a wise choice, particularly for a new salon owner who is just starting out.