Bad color combination is a major fashion faux pas, needless to say. Can you imagine bright orange pants paired with an equally bright neon pink shirt? That ought to be some kind of a traffic sign not a fashion getup! That is something you would imagine wearing only during Halloween. Where outfits are concerned, it is highly important that you know how to color coordinate. Continue reading
As parents, you like dolling your kids up by making them wear pretty clothes. You do their hair in many different cute ways such as pigtails and ponytails. You buy her many different hair accessories to make her look even cuter.
What if other than hair accessories, you find more on your kid’s hair? Continue reading
Responsible business owners have various reasons for making their workers wear hats at work. Often than not, it is for safety reasons but there are instances when hats at the workplace are made to be worn as part of uniform for aesthetic appeal. In food establishments, hats are an SOP because hats prevent strands of hair from falling onto foods that crew members prepare.
Depending on the line of work you are involved with, the hat you wear will vary. In restaurants, hats may be required as a sanitary measure while in other line of work, they are to prevent injuries such as hard hats. Continue reading
Among the many choices that women have for hair accessories, headbands are the simples but undeniably the most versatile. They are easy to use and in a snap, you can get your hair accentuated with fun, colorful headband designs that even celebrities all over the world are fond of using them.
Some headbands are fashioned with detailed and intricate accents, some are simple and plain. There are also wide or narrow and some are even personalized.
Types of Head Bands
One of the most exciting events in a parent’s life is when a baby has its first haircut. This is an event that acknowledges the fact that the baby has now become a small child. The selected haircut will be based on the desired hair length, the child’s personality traits (can he or she sit still for only a short time?), and the style preference of the parents.
Below are some of the most common baby haircuts.
1) A Pixie Style
This style is like the bowl cuts of long ago; it is the most concise type of bob, basically a dull cut around a child’s head. Continue reading
Every girl’s favorite hair accessory is a hair bow. The bigger they are; the happier most girls are. Hair bows can be tied around a ponytail. Still it is more ideal for them to be attached to a barrette clip. Continue reading
Hurricane Irene was a healthy reminder of the need for vigilance in a post-Katrina America. For many people, life was surprisingly ordinary following Irene’s ravaging of the East coast. True, millions of people were left without power for several days, and there was indeed damage and extensive flooding in some parts of the country. However, in the scheme of things Irene could have been a far more destructive visitor. Society functioned much as it normally does the day after the storm. There were not thousands of people stranded on rooftops with no food, shelter, or drinking water, and for that we can be grateful and count ourselves lucky. Continue reading
When you were still a young girl, perhaps the main reason why you used your mom’s make-up and tried wearing her clothes and shoes was because you wanted to see how you would look with those things on. In short, you were curious as to whether those will make you look beautiful or weird or funny. But as you grew older, you realized that enhancing physical beauty is beyond curiosity. There’s actually more to that. So now that you have already turned from a girl to a woman, what are the main reasons why you want to be beautiful?
In general, women have varied reasons why they spend time enhancing their physical beauty. Some of them say it’s because being beautiful boosts their self-confidence, a few say it’s because they want to attract men, while others say that it’s because the society itself expects women to enhance their physical attractiveness.
True, for women, being beautiful is not just skin deep. It goes beyond the physical surface. When one is beautiful, she is likely more confident about herself unlike if she never does anything to enhance her outer beauty. When she talks to people and someone gives her a compliment about her looks, of course that’s an added boost of confidence there. Really, physical beauty has a lot to do with one’s self-esteem.
Next reason is to attract men. Yes, whether you believe it or not, some women want to be beautiful to become more attractive. Not all women are born gifted in this aspect, so what they do is they enhance their beauty to make them look more attractive to men. A lot of men look greatly consider the physical appearance when they look for a partner. And so, to make sure men’s heads turn when she passes by, a woman resorts to enhancing her physical beauty.
And lastly, it’s mainly because the society expects women to enhance their beauty. According to a study, 45% of women feel that women who are more beautiful have greater opportunities in life. This is true to some extent. Because if you will notice, a lot of companies consider a woman’s physical appearance when hiring applicants. So try to make yourself look more beautiful before a job interview and see how it will go.
When you hear the word summer, what’s the first thing that often comes to your mind? It’s the sun, right? And since the sun shines brightly during summer, you look forward to doing a lot of things like hitting the pool or beach, go outdoor hiking or camping with family and friends, jog daily in the morning, do some gardening outside your home, and more. Yes, the sun is certainly your best friend if you plan to do all these things during summer. But there is one part of you that won’t be too happy to see Mr. Golden Sun everyday and that is your hair. So, why is it important then to cover your hair in the summer? Continue reading
A very long time ago, brushes were seen in cave paintings found in Perigord, France and Altamira, Spain. People used the brushes to apply color to the walls of the cave. Later, similar brushes were made for grooming the hair.
Facts about Brushes and Combs
• Lyda D. Newman, an African American inventor, received a patent for a new brush on November 15, 1898.
• Walter Sammons was granted a patent for a hair comb.
• Fuller Brush Company was formed by Alfred C. Fuller when he was a 21-year-old man in Nova Scotia. The company was started on Jan. 1, 1906, in his sister’s home. Work was done from a bench that was placed between the basement furnace and coal bin. Continue reading
Is your curly hair damaged, dry, frizzy or uncontrollable? Are you in search of something new? The “no poo” or curly girl method comes from a book entitled Curly Girl written by Lorraine Massey. The name “no poo” refers to the avoidance of shampoos that contain sulfates which remove natural oils from the hair. With this method, you can finally be free of the spilt ends and frizz and have healthy, soft curls.
1. Prior to starting, use a shampoo that has no sulfates. This will rid the hair of silicones, which are found in many hair care products and are not water soluble. Continue reading
Shiny hair is a sign of healthy hair. Hair that is damaged will start to dry out and appear quite dull and listless. The care you give to your hair has a huge role in defining the health of your hair.
Treating Your Hair Properly
The way you treat your hair is dependent upon your hair type, the amount of activity in your life, and your hairstyle choice.
The Type of Hair You Have
Straight hair has different needs from curly hair just as dry hair has different needs from oily hair. Continue reading
By many, grey hair is considered to be a glorious crown to wear. It is looked upon as a symbol of prestige, illustrating wisdom and life experience. Some people feel this way but not all of them. Those who do not feel this way are not ready to wear the crown yet. There is nothing you can do to avoid getting grey hairs in your head, but there are steps you can take to decrease the odds of you having them.
The first thing to do to prevent grey hairs is to stop smoking if this is one of your bad habits. It has been proven that smoking causes your body to prematurely age; that aging also applies to your hair. Continue reading
Last week, New York residents had a taste of spring. Heavy coats and opaque tights were left at home. Sandals came out of the closet, even without the pedicure to go with them. Don’t be left in the cold when the next warm day is in the weather forecast. Here are some must have spring accessories and colors that will have you ready to“spring” into spring weather. Continue reading
The news today is full of stories about the state of the world. News of the and potential radiation leaks in Japan is even causing stress in the USA. Natural destruction meets chemical destruction. We shouldn’t need these types of disasters to make us moe aware of the chemicals in our cleaning products. Continue reading
Congratulations! You have accepted a new job. Give yourself another pat on the back if you have visited your primary lately. Don’t be surprised if testing a strand of your hair is in order both of these scenarios. How can a piece of hair reveal so much about what is going on inside your body? Here are some interesting facts that you may know about hair but were afraid to ask, until now. Continue reading
There is nothing like picture day at school or a celebration to make you run to the kiddie cuts in your neighborhood. In today’s economy, families are cutting their kids hair from the comfort of their own home. Either way, when is the best time to cut your kids’ hair? Here are some hints and tips to avoid last minute clips and trips to the hair salon. Continue reading
Tonight the red carpet will be all a glow as the Awards get started. Actors, actresses, producers, and crew from Oscar nominated movies like The King’s Speech, True Grit, and Black Swan will be on display. Salons, make-up artists, caterers, and personal assistants are working overtime. For those of us without a ticket to the Oscars this evening, hosting an Oscar Party is the next best thing. Here are some hints and tips to help you make you the “star” hostess this year. Continue reading
Mornings are very hectic when getting my girls out the door to catch the bus. Add on to that a search for a hairbrush or comb. I always end up finding them, but where I find them is another story. On the floor or at the bottom of a purse. Is this brush still clean? Was it clean enough before it fell on the floor? For peace of mind, I have found out some easy and quick hairbrush cleaning tips. Continue reading
While some like to wear their hair frizzy and full, other natural born curlers prefer the scrunchies, tighter curl. This is something that can be done at home, especially if you have natural curls. Here are some easy steps to get your curls from straying to staying from Lorraine Massey, best-selling author of Curly Girl (Workman). Continue reading
