Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Hair style advice for curling hair

 Curly hair can be the bane, or blessing, of your existence.It is up to you to decide.Not all of these ideas will work on all types of hair; but at least one of them will work for most people.

First, take a look at your regime for washing and conditioning your hair.Or more accurately, conditioning and washing your hair.For some people, washing their hair every other day, rather than every day, helps with the frizz because you do not strip the natural oils from your hair as often.Another thing you can do in this realm is to wash every other day, but condition every day while in the shower. Choice of shampoo and conditioner are very important. Make sure you buy products applicable to your hair type, whether it be coarse and dry, thin and brittle, or oily at the scalp and dry as a bone on the ends.Most hair products' sections at the local grocery or pharmacy offer a wide range of product choices, making it more affordable to use quality products on your hair.

Secondly, there are an increasing number of leave-in conditioners on the market.You might think that a leave-in conditioner will leave your hair greasy and flat; but this is not necessarily true.The fact is, if you are having a frizz problem, it is most likely due to lack of moisture in either sections or all of your hair.You apply these leave-in conditioners ONLY WHERE YOU NEED THEM.In other words, if the hair close to your scalp is behaving itself, there is no reason to put a leave in conditioner on it.Save the conditioner for that pesky middle section of your hair, or the dry ends.Supplying different parts of your hair with what they need will help even out the texture.

Next is the importance of a decent cut for your hair.It is a good idea to try to find a regular stylist that is accustomed to working with your type of hair (There are stylists out there who specialize in long, curly hair, for example.) and when you find one you like, stick with them.If you have thick, unruly hair, a good stylist may very well thin it out.This may be intimidating, but it's a very effective way to gain some control of an unruly mop. As far as styling goes, in the frizz control department, blow-drying is generally a bad idea.


Finally, the single most important thing you need to do is to learn to love your hair for what it is, and test out different combinations of the above listed techniques and products.Fighting with your hair on a daily basis just causes damage, which causes more frizz, and a never ending cycle of using more brutal treatments to straighten your hair, causing damage which creates more frizz, well, you get the idea.You sort of have to work out a deal with your hair. http://www.ultraimports.com.au/terms.php

Monday, July 1, 2013

Moisturation can keep hair and skin looking good

Many people choose to have their weddings in spring or early summer and the most popular month to tie the knot is June. That being said, many people do choose to marry in winter despite the weather. However, sometimes it can be harder to look your best during the winter months. The chances are you won’t have much of a tan anymore and for some of us the cold weather and central heating can cause skin and hair to become dry. Therefore, if you are planning a winter wedding you need to start your hair and beauty regime now.


 If you have fine, short hair, the cold winter air can cause static for fine hair. In order to keep your hair neat try a sleek wedding hairstyle. This is achieved by parting the hair on the side and using a little styling gel on slightly damp hair to lock it in place. Use your fingers to gently style hair away from the face. If needed, gently spray with hairspray. To make this look a little more interesting try adding a pretty flower comb or a sparkly barrette to compliment your gown.

Long hair can also suffer from dryness and static in the winter chill. The best way to avoid any hair disasters is to opt for a coifed, wavy winter wedding hairstyle. Make sure your hair is freshly washed and divide it into sections, curling each section gently with a curling iron. Use your fingers to separate the curls and finish with hair spray to keep your style in place. If your hair is really straight then try using a curling mousse before drying.


A winter wedding is a great occasion to do something unique with your hair style. The winter weather means that you can opt for more elaborate wedding fashions and experiment with rich and different colours. Try accessorising with feathers or an intricately designed barrette to really lift your wedding style. Shiny accessories such as crystals or pearls go perfectly with a wintry setting, especially if you are looking to create a winter wonderland effect. Adorn your hair with delicate crystals or pearl hair accessories that will look beautiful sparkling in the light. Simply attach pearl beads to ordinary grips for a beautiful winter wedding hair style. This can work with an updo or a loose style.  http://www.ultraimports.com.au/shipping.php

Ideas on hairstyles in a bridal magazine

Planning how you are going to style your hair on your wedding day is one of the biggest issues in planning a wedding. Of course how many options you have depends upon the length of your hair because the longer it is the more choices you will have. You should be sure to choose a hair style that both accentuates your face and compliments your wedding dress and your groom.

If you have shorter hair then the sassy look is definitely in so have some fun with it so that your hair isn’t just lying flat like some of those styles from the 1920’s! Add highlights to your hair and put some stuff in it to make your hair stand up like Bed Head. If your hair is thin or straight think about having a wave put in it or have it set for the special day. Have fun with it, it’s your day! Put some playful curls in your hair.

If you have hair that is more of a medium length then you have a few more options. You can choose to leave it up or down. Putting your hair up gives a look of elegance and goes really well with a traditional dress and wedding. If you have curly hair you can really accentuate your curls and leave your hair down choosing a beautiful headpiece to compliment your curls.

If you have straight hair and choose to wear it down then you may want to have some highlights added to it and maybe a little curl. For a really stunning hairstyle, have your hair put up with braids or twists. You can even have things like pearls woven into it. There is so much that you can do with this type of style, you can even let wisps of hair hang down on one side to draw attention to your face.

If you have really long hair this gives you more choices than short hair but in a lot of cases it can be restrictive than if you had a medium length. You can choose to let it go straight, you can go all the way curly or just curls on the bottom or you can bring up part and leave part of it down with the use of braids, twists and clips. This makes for a very elegant look with your hair appearing up from the front yet long and beautiful from the back. If your hair is super long you may have issues with putting it all up but your hairstylist can go over lots of ideas with you. You can get ideas on hairstyles for your big day by looking online and in bridal magazines.  http://www.ultraimports.com.au/discount.php