Information About Different Types of Hair Extensions

By Rajot Chakraborty


Hair extensions are very popular with women in the 21st century. They help women to easily change the way they look, by improving the length and appearance of their hair. They are available in a wide range of color, length and quality. They can also be very expensive or highly affordable. The hair extensions are used by women of all ages, starting from teenagers to elderly women. Nowadays, women can even opt for hairpieces made from actual human air, obtained from women across the globe.

The different types of hair extensions have their own advantages and disadvantages. Based on their features, you can choose the one that suits your needs the most. Also, you have to consider whether you are looking for a temporary or a permanent hair enhancement solution so that you can easily narrow down your search. Some of the popular hair extensions and their advantages and disadvantages are as follows:

1. Clip-In

The different advantages and disadvantages of clip-in extensions are as follows:

ADVANTAGES

• It is easy to place them in the hair, or take them out, as they come with headbands (clips);
• No professional placement is needed;
• They are ideal for special occasions as they can be instantly placed;
• They are the most economical extensions.

DISADVANTAGES

• The hairstyles that can be done with these extensions are limited;
• They can result in hair-loss and they do not last long;
• There are not natural and are very rigid;
• The clips (headbands) are very visible.

2. Sew-In

The different advantages and disadvantages of sew-in extensions are as follows:

ADVANTAGES

• They cause no damage to the hair;
• They look very natural;
• They are not very noticeable and they provide good volume.

DISADVANTAGES

• They can get tangled if not properly maintained;
• They can cause pain during the initial days after placement;
• They require weekly retouching.

3. Fusion

The different advantages and disadvantages of fusion extensions are as follows

ADVANTAGES

• When placed one by one, their movement is similar to natural hair;
• They are very difficult to be noticed;
• They look very natural;
• When applied with keratin they do not damage hair;
• They help in increasing the length and volume of hair;
• They can be used to get almost all types of hairstyles.

DISADVANTAGES

• Their application lasts only a few hours;
• They can only be applied and removed by a professional as there are special tools that are needed to be used;
• They require more care than other hairpieces;
• There are a lot of precautions that are needed to be taken, while taking a bath with these extensions.

4. Micro Ring

The different advantages and disadvantages of micro ring extensions are as follows

ADVANTAGES

• They do not damage the hair;
• They look very natural;
• They offer natural hair movement;
• Hairstyles that can be achieved are limitless because they are natural.

DISADVANTAGES

• They are not recommended for those with very short hair, because the micro rings become very noticeable;
• They are not recommended for people with very fine hair because the rings can slide.

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Introduction to Remy Hair Extensions

By Rajot Chakraborty


Remy hair extensions are very popular with women around the world. These extensions are made from the best quality human hair (known as Remy), which has been preserved by keeping the cuticles intact. The extensions created from such hair are of superior quality and they last long as well. The hairs used for creating these extensions are aligned with their roots, from the tip to the end, making them look as natural as possible. Regular hair extensions, even those which are made from authentic human hair (Non-Remy), do not look very natural because of which they end up providing women with an artificial look.

Advantages

Remy hairpieces are very popular because they appear very natural, shiny, soft and silky. Also, they remain tangle-free because of which women find it easier to maintain them. They are made from the finest quality human air, obtained from women around the globe. They are available in most online and regular stores. Also, Remy hair extensions allow women to easily change the appearance of their hair, without causing any harm to their scalp. These hairpieces do not make the scalp feel very dry and they are not prone to dandruff as well. Also, cleaning and maintaining them is very easy.

Another advantage of Remy hairpieces is that, they can be easily colored, dyed, straightened, curled and eve heated. Hence, women find it easy to change their hairstyle when they use these extensions. Regular hairpieces on the other hand, cannot be heated, straightened or curled as they will be damaged. Also, some of them cannot even be washed properly as they are too sensitive, given the fact that they are mostly made from synthetic fibers. Besides, the hairpieces made from synthetic fibers can damage people's natural hair or even lead to the development of rashes in their scalps. Such problems do not exist with Remy hairpieces.

Who can use them?

All women, who wish to improve their appearance by increasing the length of their hair, can opt for Remy hair extensions. They are ideal for women of all ages, even teenagers, as they are not known to cause any harm to the scalp, or to the natural hair of the women. They are widely used by cancer patients as well. In the course of treatment, cancer patients loose hair due to the harmful effects of chemotherapy. Such people can opt for Remy hairpieces, which will allow them to get the kind of hair they desire, without being exposed to any potential side-effects.

How to purchase them?

Remy hair extensions are available in most online and regular stores which sell hair enhancement products. Compared to synthetic hairpieces they are not very expensive and are usually considered as affordable. There are many online stores which sell such hairpieces at discounted prices and some of these stores offer good quality Remy hairpieces. Purchasing them from such online stores is quite easy and the buyers also get a lot of payment options to choose from. The reputed online stores also offer fast delivery of Remy hairpieces.

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Mask Those Unwanted Dark Spots

By Kush Kaniaru


For many, dark spots are a major problem especially when they are around visible body areas like the face. We all want that smooth spotless skin and we are willing to go to any lengths to get rid of an unwanted spot. A fairly smooth and evened out skin color is everyone's desire and this is why masking against dark spots is important.

With our day-to-day occurrences, we cannot purely prevent causes for blemish but we could always get rid of them. For the spots that are difficult to get rid of, we could always camouflage them until they get to disappear. There are various remedies; While other treatments work, others may not be as effective.

It is best that you realize the cause of your spots before you decide on a remedy for it. Masking a dark spot will take into account the cause of the spot. Causes could include acne, sun spots e.t.c.

As a day-to-day remedy, you can use a cream on your face. These creams are commonly used as a daily remedy until the spot disappears. They are normally prescribed to you after an analysis. There are also some over the counter prescriptions while others are home remedies.

The beauty industry is offering various solutions to this problem. They come in various categories:

• Concealers.

• Fade creams.

• Bleaching creams. These lighten the spots.

• Correctors which work best when used hand in hand with sunscreen.

What do you have to look out for when purchasing these products? There are specific ingredients that you need consider in all the products the market has to offer that work very well. I recommend products that contain the following ingredients:

• Cocoa butter.

• Vitamin E and B3.

• Bio-Oil.

• Aloe vera.

• Lime or lemon extracts.

• Honey.

• Almond oils.

You should also put into consideration the age of your spots. It will take different time durations for the remedy to work on different spots. Patience is of essence when you are treating dark spots. The duration for the remedy to completely get rid of them will depend on:

• The cause

Spots caused from accidents take longer to heal as compared to spots caused due to acne and the sun. The concentration required to heal a dark spot that is proving difficult to get rid of is normally higher and the dosage is for a longer time.

• The age

Spots that are older in age will also take a longer time period to get rid of. More recent dark spots may be cleared faster with the right concentration of the product you choose to buy.

The above named ingredients work well when getting rid spots. When ordering across the counter at the pharmacy, go through the ingredients the product you are purchasing has and you are good to go. Be patient or you will be trying different products all the time and due to the constant change, you may not have the desired effect.

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How to Easily Create a Day to Night Makeup Look

By Maria P. Thompson


We've all been there before, the last minute invitation to a dinner party after work. This leaves you absolutely no time to go home and refresh your make up. It's completely understandable that in today's world, which is full of the working, career-oriented business women, that our schedules leave us little to no time for touching up our makeup. Here are some quick and easy tips from makeup professionals to help turn your day time make up look to a fabulous night time look in no time.

The first step in being able to flawlessly go from day to night is to start with a polished day time look which can be added to later on.

Foundation

It is important to start with a fresh base which can be achieved using a good cleanser and moisturizer. To finish preparing the skin, apply a primer. A primer will smooth the base and help the foundation to stay on for longer. Once you have prepared the base, follow with a foundation that matches your skin and is evenly blended in. Then finish with a translucent powder.

Cheeks

Next apply make up to your cheeks. Professionals recommend using a cream blush followed by a powder in a pop of color. It is recommended that your cheeks have a just pinched look. You could also top your cheeks off with some translucent powder or bronzer for a hint of shimmer and staying power to last you all day.

Eyes

A great day time look for your eyes is a nice neutral tone that you can build on later for your night time look. To achieve this look start with a matte neutral all over the eye lid. Next apply a shimmery dusting of an eye shadow which will give you a pretty shine throughout the day and help you to transition this look later. For your day time look, try just lining your upper lids with eye liner instead of upper and lower.

Lips

Lips also need to start out with a good foundation. Apply a moisturizing lip balm in the morning and reapply throughout the day. You can add a lip gloss on top of your lip balm for a shimmer and color throughout the day.

Now to turn your beautiful day look into a dramatic night time look; You will need to have a few supplies handy. If your face tends to get oily throughout the day, have some tissues on hand to blot the oil, then conceal where needed and finish your base touch up with a dusting of powder. You may want to add a bit more colour to the apple of your cheeks and bronzing highlighter to chin, cheeks and t-zone. To turn your eyes into that sexy, dramatic night time look you will need to have eyeliner, mascara and an eye lash curler. Now is when you can add some eyeliner to your lower lids and reapply to your upper lids if necessary. Next you should curl your eye lashes and add a coat or two of mascara for that extra voluminous look. For your lips you can add a pop of color. For example, this season reds and plums are the hottest colors so add a dramatic color to really spice up your night time look. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can easily turn your day time look into a night time look.

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