‘Hair Care 101’ Archives
3 Top Hair Styling Tips & Tricks
Revive Your Curls - Do your curls tend to go limp half way through your day? Revive them by applying a small amount of leave in conditioner to your hair and then lightly brush your hands over your hair (as if you were making a ponytail) to smooth curls. Super Sleek Ponytail - One of the hottest hairstyle trends for 2010 is a sleek ponytail. To [...]
How to Prevent Hair Static
I wanted to do a quick post on how to prevent hair static because the past week I have had some major issues with this. Hair static is not only really annoying but can also be frustrating when you have spent time styling your hair to perfection only to have it cling to your face and stick out on end! To help prevent hair static, follow these [...]
Hair Care – Choosing the Best Hair Care Products
Ever notice how you can use the same shampoo and conditioner for a while and them all of a sudden it doesn't seem to do as good of a job anymore? Not only do you want to switch your hair care every once in a while but when the seasons change so do your hair care needs. Winter weather can bring frizz and fly aways where as Summer heat can cause [...]
How to Clean your Flat Iron
If you want to keep your hair straightening iron performing its best it is important that you keep it clean. Not only will this help it style more efficiently, but will also prevent unnecessary damage to your hair during use. To clean your flat iron all you need is a soft cloth, if your flat iron has never been cleaned you may need a few cotton [...]
How To Choose a Curling Iron
So, you know you want curls but you aren't sure how to choose a curling iron? No worries, here is what you need to know. A curling iron is must have for any woman as not only can it create beautiful curls but you can also create waves with a curling iron. Weather your hair is straight, wavy or curly, a curling iron is a great hair tool to have [...]
How to Choose the Right Size Hair Straightener
Half inch, 1 inch, 2inch...why all the different plate sizes when it comes to a flat iron? Well, mainly for different hair lengths, hair types and then comes preference. While a wider plate may straighten hair faster, these wide plates cannot url or wave hair like a 1 inch flat iron. A 1 inch flat iron is the most versatile plate size on a hair [...]
Wet Hair Straightener
A wet hair straightener can help you cut hair styling time considerably but there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure you get the best results when using a wet dry flat iron.A wet to dry hair straightener is NOT to be used on soaking wet hair. Hair should be damp and almost dry for the best results and safer hair styling. Wet dry hair [...]
Hair Care – Protect Hair from Heat Styling
When using heated styling tools such as hair dryers, curling irons and hair straightening irons, it is very important to use a hair treatment to help protect hair from damage. When using heat styling tools, the high heat and the actual styling itself, think going over hair repeatedly with a flat iron, can cause breakage, split ends and dry, [...]
Hair Straightening – How to Straighten Curly Hair
Straightening Hair can be a long and daunting task for those with super curly hair. By following a few simple hair tips you can help speed up the process of hair straightening. Tip # 1 - Use a shampoo and conditioner formulated to help relax curls. Tip #2 - Before styling apply a hair treatment to help smooth hair and protect it from heat [...]
