HAIRSTYLES

Short Hairstyles for Women
Looking for cute, short hairstyles and haircuts? Or maybe just new ways of styling your shorter hair? Then you’ve come to the right place! Browse our collection below of 2014’s hottest hairstyles for women with short hair.

Short hairstyles are some of the widely held by women in the modern styles of hair fashion and the trend continues to shortness predict that the upcoming short haircuts 2014 are obliged to lean K. Women ; that the upcoming trends in hairstyles is already a serious concern, and that is why some hints towards what will be fashionable looks becomes inevitable short story. Creativity is definitely a high point in the new year fashion and short haircuts are those showing the greatest number of artistic techniques in the short length of the hair . Some of the dominant styles that will make you flow in line are.


How to Grow Long Healthy Hair

We all want long, healthy and super shiny hair just like the celebrities we see. You can achieve gorgeous looking hair using a few tools and products but it can damage your hair. Instead, there are a few natural ways to get beautiful long hair. There is no magical way to grow your hair overnight. What takes your hair to grow is some dedication and a lot of patience. It is a slow process and eventually you’ll notice the change. It is also important to know that everyone’s hair is different and grows at a different speed. Here are some easy tips and tricks to grow your hair:
Avoid hot tools:

heat tools

Try to avoid heat as much as possible. There is nothing worse for your hair than heat. Let your hair dry naturally after washing and limit the use of hot tools. Make sure to apply a heat protection product before using heat. Remember that every time you use heat, some damage is done to your hair.
Trimming:

trimming split ends

You might have refused to cut your hair just because it will get short and not grow. As your hair gets longer, it’s getting less healthier. Trimming just half an inch every month will reduce chances of split ends. Especially, if your hair is colored, the end are dry and prone to split ends. To get healthy long hair , first you must remove all unhealthy bits. If you have split ends, get a trim because there is no other way to repair split ends.
Moisturise:

hair conditioner

Once you get rid of all the split ends, use a conditioner after shampoo to prevent split ends in future. Use a deep conditioner once every week. Oils are also good for your scalp and hair. Use any oil treatment to provide your hair with the nourishment it requires. You must start with healthy hair in order to get long hair. Healthy short hair is more beautiful than damaged long hair.
Eat right:

healthy diet

Unhealthy, weak and limp hair is a sign of poor diet. If your body isn’t getting enough nutrition, neither is your hair. How you treat your body has an effect on your hair and skin. Remember to include fresh fruits, vegetables and protein in your diet. Drink loads of water. If there is a need, multivitamins are also a great way to get all the necessary vitamins that your body need.
Use a wide tooth comb:

women combing wet hair

Avoid brushing your hair while it’s wet. You hair is more likely to get damaged when it’s wet. When shampooing, don’t rub the roots because your hair will get weak. Gently, massage your scalp to promote blood circulation. Also, don’t rub towel. Let it air dry. If your hair gets frizzy or tangled when you don’t brush it while its wet then its best to use a wide tooth comb. The best comb for your hair is a wooden comb.
Hair safe styles and accessories:

high ponytail

Never use rubber band or elastic hair ties that pull your hair. Avoid sharp hair accessories or pins. They will break your hair when you try to remove them. Use hair ties without the metal connector and accessories that are safe for your hair. Many believe that satin pillowcases prevent hair breakage and drying.

Don’t put your hair in styles that can break your hair. Back combing, tight ponytails and tiny braids pull your hair from the roots and make them weak. Remember that styles that pull all your hair and stress the roots are not easy to remove therefore they damage your hair.

All About Hair Extensions
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Want long hair without waiting years for it to grow? Well, hair extensions is the one and only answer to your problem. These are also great to add volume, bounce and color to natural hair. It takes hours to go from short to long hair and you can wear them for months.

hair extensions

Hair extensions not only provide length, they are also great to thicken up thin hair and add highlights or lowlights without treating the hair with chemicals.

With recent advancements, hair extension methods have improved providing us with various methods to choose from. These methods helps us to choose extension according to the hair type and improve natural hair as the extension hair protect your hair.

Some of the most common methods are:
Strand by Strand Hair Extensions:

all about hair extensions - strand by strand hair extensions

Most salons offer strand by strand hair extensions with 100 hair strands each, secured with a keratin protein polymer cap on the top. Each cap is bonded to your natural hair close to the scalp with a tong like tool. Before bonding, hair extensions are dyed to match the color of natural hair.
Clip-in Hair Extensions:

clip in hair extensions

Clip-in extensions are great if you want temporary hair extensions. It ranges from one inch clip that is clipped from ear to ear. Usually three to five clips are required which can easily hide under your natural hair. These are super easy to apply in just five to ten minutes. These extensions need to be removed before sleep and shower. You can shampoo them and style them easily. Good quality clip-in extensions can be reused forever.
Partial Weave and Full Weave:

partial weave and full weave hair extensions
Weaves are best for textured hair and if you want to change the texture or color of the hair. It’s a line of hair, stitched at the top like a curtain of hair. For partial weaves, the stylist will first braid some of your hair along the scalp. Then use a curved needle and thread to attach the extension along the braids. For full weave, all the hair is braided before sewing the weft.

There are many things to be considered such as condition of the hair, your hair care habits and budget before your final decision on hair extesnsions.
Types of Hair Extensions:

You can choose from

1) 100% real human hair

2) Synthetic

3) a mixture of human and synthetic hair

Real human hair will give you the same grown natural effect. It is the best option because you can wash , color, perm or straight it like your own hair and condition it to retain moisture and shine. Synthetic hair doesn’t have that natural fall and bounce. It gets tangled easily and needs to be brushed at least twice a day.

Once you get hair extensions, shampoo and condition just like your natural hair. Use silicone free shampoo because silicone can cause the extensions to fall out. Only condition the ends with deep conditioner, conditioning the scalp will loosen the bonds.

The cost of hair extension is around $500 – $5000. Human hair extension can cost upto $5000.It is important to consult a professional for the right method and type of hair extension for your hair to save your valuable time and money.

celebtries with hair extensions

Are the long locks of these celebrities natural? chances are, they aren’t real. Most of the celebrities have hair extensions, like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Hudson, Fergie, Jennifer Aniston, Rihanna, Ashley Greene and Hilary Duff.

I would love to try hair extensions to add lowlights and bounce to my natural hair. I’d prefer synthetic clip-on extension because they are the most easiest to wear for a start.

What do you think about hair extensions?