about me.....hmmmmm
i guess at the moment ill share a bit about my life! my husband and i have recently sold everything we own and moved thousands of km away, to get new jobs and hopefully make some big $$! We are both in our early 20's and im a hairdresser by trade! ive just got my HR license, and i am in LOVE with beauty and makeup!
Silky straight hair looks beautiful! it reflects light and makes your hair apear shiny and very glossy! here are some step by step pictures to achieve beautiful smooth hair!
As you can see my hair is naturally quite wavy! ( also i have no makeup on as i like to do my hair first and then apply makeup!) Apply heat protectent cream/spray when you hari is wet, and if you would like to increase the skin add some serum! Ive used
Edgy smooth and grume as my heat protectent cream! it give your hair heaps of moisture, and keeps it well hydrated!
the next product i used layered over the top is Moroccan Oil! it give your hair a beautifull gloss and tames all the frizzyness leaving it silky smooth!
Blowdry your hair, start with your roots dry them completely first then move onto your mid lengths and ends. keep the blowdryer pointing down this will ensure the cuticle is keeped as smooth and unactivated as possible! i personally dont use a brush i do it by hair as when you straighten it, your hair will be smooth anyway! if you are using a brush becarful as your hair is very fragile when its wet and can break easily if pulled.
make sure your hair is bone dry before starting to straighten! is your hair is still wet it will sizzel and fry your hair, causing massive split ends!
i prefer to start on the side of my head, work to the back and the the last side at the ends. this way you have better controll of your hair and its way easier! section on the first side and flick the rest of your hair back over your sholder. working with 2cm approx centremeters at a time! brush the section first to remove all tangles and the run the iron from root to end. you dont have to squeeze the iron really hard, if you have a good iron gently run it over the hair at a moderate pace and let the iron do the work!
See how glossy it is! i use a GHD iron they are the best in my eyes!!! HIGHLY RECOMENDED
move up the hair section by section. when you come to the fringe brush it out ( if its a side or middle part) or straight down ( if its a full frige) hole it with your fingers and insert the iron at the roots and run it down your hair
when ironing your hair, hold the iron on a slight curve ( inwards to your face). this will keep the hair sitting inwards and make it alot more smoother! continue though out the whole head. section by section the smaller the section the smoother the result! also dont move onto the next section untill the first section is the desire result!!!
WA LA! beautiful gloss smooth hair! looks natural and flattering! ENJOY and GOOD LUCK!
Ok so better late then never, sorry thats its been longer then usual for a new post, but things in my new home are hectic! So today ill be talking about hair extension! different methods and also how to care for your new length.
But before i start i just have one thing to add, ive recently found that in my new home the water that all the city has is full of chlorine! this can be a huge problem for hair, especially hair with extensions like i have. Cihlorine is the stuff that give swimming pools that certine smell, good for killing off germs but not good at all for your hair. it dryes it out massively and can also leave a residue on your hair! What ive been doing to prevent this is adding some bicarb soda into my shampoo every second time i was my hair this will open the cuticle layer of your hair and allow any trapped resudue to leave you hair. also ive increase the ammount of treatments and products that im using, and basically that is all you can really do unfortunatly. But the same thing goes for anyone with copper pipes, as this can leave a nasy colour in your hair.
Ok so now to the good stuff! i am in LOVE with extensions and if they are done correctly you will be too! they not only add length but if your hair is fine they can add lots off fullness and body!
one massive thing i see wrong with so many extensions these days is they are not thick enough. meaning that there is not enough in the hair to make them look real and full. If there isnt enought they wont blend and you will be left with whispy scraggly hair. This isnt the person who puts the extensions in fault, quite oftern its the clients fault for choosing the cheapest option! if you are going to have extensions save up the money and do it propery! get the full of 3/4 head it makes it so much better trust me! Also i feel that hair around chin to sholder level is the shortest hair that can still look great with extensions anything shorter will be desasterouse!
There are so many differnt methods on the market today i will start with the easiest and most managable ones first. Also all the products that im recommending as Human hair! DO NOT waste your time with anything less then human hair! Human hair you can colour (darker only) straighten, curl and blowdry. where as synthetic hair will melt if you use any heat tool and will tangle and snag very easily!
Clip In: If you have never had extensions or long hair before this is what i would reccomend you try first. they are very easy to use and you can remove them before you go to be or when you cant be bothered wearing them. they use a spring clip which clamps nice and firmly to your natural hair! you cant see them and they look nice and natural. You can buy them at most hairdressing salons or wharehouses, and you will be able to get a great colour match with the help of a hairdresser. But they can be costly ranging form $250- $500 depending on the length and colour. Another thing you can do is look on Ebay! there are heaps and heaps of extensions, but make sure you type in something like "human Hair Clip in extensions/ Weft" it will say wether is human hair or not and they will usually be more expencive. But Ebay is ALOT cheaper then the salons i got a great set for onlt $100! most sets come in a full head pack enought to do your whole head, Also most clip in extensions or wefts, can look whispy so what i recommend its to buy 2 packets and sew the top seam together to make it fuller!
Micro Loop- This i feel is by far the best extensions i have ever had and ive basically had them all! they use a bead, can clamp the extension close to the root, using no glue or harsh chemicals, also as your hair grows you can get them pushed back close to your roots without having to buy all new extension! These extensions feel so natural i completely forget that ive got them in, they are not heavey at all and look amazing! Also the quality of the hair is fantastic! but definatly get a full or 3/4 head to make then look nice and natural! ive got roughtly 90-100 extension in my hair. because they are not glued in you may loose some hair which is completely normal. and you also need to do maintenece ( pushing the extention closer to your roots) every 3-4 months or so. these will last for up to a year if looked after and range from $300-$900 mine were $450 and they were done at a extension only salon.
Glue In- Glue in extension will not budge! you wont loose any if they are done correctly. But because there is glue in your hair it will be heavy, you wont be able to brush the roots or run your hands though the roots of you hair, also sleeping will be uncomfortable at first. Simiar thing goes for the micro loop, you will need quite a few in you hair to make them look real. As you hair grows however, you will not be able to do maitence on your extensions as they are glued in. these extension will last up to roughly 5 months or so anything more then that you will start to get dread locks where your natural hair is growing out. and finally to remove the extension they need to use aceatone ( nail posilsh remover) which will reck your hair! They will take about 4 hrs and can range in price from $500- $3000!
Ok so with extension basically you get what you pay for, you cant substitue qualitly at all in this case! be beware that you are not over paying at the same time! many salons put a massive mark up on extesions ( i know having worked in many salons!) so i recommend going to a salon that specialises in extesions only! this way they will get the extensions cheaper, direct form india without going though a middle man!
It is also very important that when you get extensions that you are ready to look afer them, and spend time on your hair! i definatly wouldnt recommend extensions for anyone that doesnt have time to style their hair!
You will need to use good quality shampoo, conditioners, heat protectents and any moisturisers or serums that you like. as the hair is not connected to your scalp so it isnt getting any nutrients as all! i recomment Kerastase or Moroccan Oil. Depending on your extensions all will come with haircare reccomendations and will show you how to care and wash your extension!
Have FUN good luck, and trust me once you have long hair you will never what to go back to short hair again!
Washing your hair. Seems like an easy thing to do right? We I’m amazed at how many people I know that don’t know how to wash their hair properly! And evey time I correct them they are so amazed, and thank me for it later!
To start of you need a good quality shampoo and conditioner. And I’m not talking about the ones at the supermarket or chemist; you need to get your hair care product from a hairdressing salon! Yes that are more expensive, but what you don’t know if you haven’t tried them is they make your hair and scalp SO much healthier and they last 2 times even 3 times longer than the cheaper knock-offs!
You hair already goes though enough with colouring and styling, don’t you think it deserves some pampering by some shampoo and conditioner designed by people who study hair?! Once you try it you will never go back!
Ok so I bet your wondering now, “What shampoo and conditioner is right for me?” There are so many different products out there and your hair and scalp both need to be treated you need something that is prescriptive! It’s about quality not quantity. Even with hairdressing brands you can still purchase the economy sized bottles, but I recommend you go for quality hands down evey time. Quality shampoos and conditioners are usually in a smaller bottle as there are highly concentrated and have a more pricer, price tag. Trust me your hair will thank you for it and it will be so much easier to manage, it will actually do what you want it to do!
For me there is only one range I’ve found to treat my hair and my scalp and make all my hair dreams come true, if you haven’t tried it I suggest you go on their website, find the nearest salon and book in for a hair and scalp prescription. Yes the product I am talking about is
I am a trained ambassador with the Kerastase collection and trust me having seeing the benefits from this product it’s a miracle. It can treat everything from hair loss, breakage, lack of volume, dull hair and on top of it all it gives you amazingly silky smooth hair
Ok so back to picking what product is right for you (its a lot easier if you get a prescription) Shampoo’s or “bathes” as they are called by Kerastase are made to treat the scalp, anything from hair loss (which can be caused by an imbalance in the scalp) to oiliness to dandruff (oily and dry, yes there are two types) if you don’t treat your scalp concern it will lead to an imbalance in the scalp and will eventually effect the hair condition. A good quality shampoo shouldn’t lather or foam too much, the more foam you get the more harsh detergents the shampoo has in it! Also you MUST shampoo your hair twice! Why? The first time will get any dust and excess oil off the scalp and the second will let the ingredients penetrate into your scalp and treat your scalp concern, make sure you leave the second shampoo on for a few seconds.
Also how often you shampoo your hair is important, try if you can not to shampoo it every day, as your hair will think it is drying out, and in return produce more oil! That is why it can seem to be oily after one day! It’s hard at first but try cutting it back to 2-3 times a week, for the first week it will be oily because your scalp is in shock and it can finally breathe so it will be letting some oil out! After that time your hair will be a lot silkier and smoother, and the natural oils of your scalp will coat and protect your hair, AND it won’t be oily!
Also a good weekly treatment is a great idea! I defiantly recommend any treatment from the Kerastase collection, or also Moroccan Oil it’s fantastic! But if your budget won’t allow it try using olive oil! Though the mid length and ends only! NOT the roots. This gives your hair a fantastic healthy shine and will keep it nourished for days to come! So apply it to dry hair and wrap in cling wrap ( keeps the heat in) for at least ½ hr or so, you can sleep in it if you like but it can be a bit messy, I suggest putting a towel over your pillow! Then rinse and shampoo twice followed by a great conditioner!
Ok so after you’re reading this, you should have washing your hair down pat, your scalp and hair will be healthy and glowing! Keep reading for more hair and beauty posts coming up!
