We heart: Ombre'

It's almost that time of year to lighten up your locks. Go ombre' this year! Ombre’ is one the hottest hair color trends and there are so many options! You can be bold and add color or a little more reserved with a slight variation in color. Once you go ombre', you’ll never go back! Dare to be different.

How to Curl Your Hair Without Heat

Perfect curls without heat aren’t just a dream! In fact, there are many ways to achieve various types of no heat looks that last and last and laaaast! Whether you’re interested in giving your straight tresses an occasional makeover or looking for ways to give your wavy or curly hair some definition I’m sure you’ll find these upcoming 7 tricks for no heat curls very useful:

1. INVEST IN A POTENT CURL CREAM

2. SAY “YES” TO SHINE & HOLD WATER BASED SPRAYS

3. GIVE FLEXI-RODS A SHOT

4. TWIST IT 

5. ROLLERS

6. BANTU KNOTS

7. EXPERIMENT WITH PIN CURLS

Wrap it up!

With the summer heat you may need a break from the hair touching your neck and back. Head wraps are a stylish alternative to a pony tail or a hat.  Here are a few head wrap styles to try out. This look is  very sexy, stylish, and funky.

Natural Ways to Improve Hair, Nails, and Skin

With the amount of products on the market, it can be quite overwhelming  finding the right product. There is no need to worry, because there are things you can do at home to protect your hair, nails, and skin until you find the perfect product.  Here are just a few items you might want to pick up from the grocery store.

Salmon

Make sure it is fresh, wild, and certainly not farm raised. Salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, and is also very high in nail-strengthening protein. B-12 and iron are also found in salmon, which further aid in the development of a glossier shine.

Nuts

Nuts may be the largest nutritional catalyst towards shiny hair. Brazil nuts are one of the best sources of selenium, a mineral responsible for improving overall scalp health. Throw in some walnuts, which contain alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that may improve the overall condition of your newly-shined hair

Bananas

In addition to being a great addition to any fruit smoothie, bananas also bring the mineral silica to the table. Silica may improve the thickness of your hair, leading to hair that is both stronger and more durable.

Carrots

Carrots pack a lot of vitamin A, which not only leads to healthy scalp but improved vision as well. Including carrots as a salad topping, or juicing them whole can be a great way to aid in the fight against dry scalp — and subsequent dry hair.

We Heart: Green

 St. Patrick's Day is almost here. You know what that means.. Wear GREEN! We want to inspire you to get into the St. Patrick Day spirit, and rock green however YOU like. Be creative and have fun!

We Heart: Hair Accessories

Transform your look with an eye-catching hair accessory. Below is a list of affordable hair accessories to add to your collection.

Gypsy Headpiece- This hair accessory is definitely making an appearance this year. It comes in  a variety of  colors. The headpiece can be worn in two ways:

1) loosely atop the head
2) laid across the forehead.

 

 YUP they're back! Grab a large scrunchie to add glam to your hair style. Available in a variety of colors.

 Turn a bold or large hair clip into the focal point of your hair style.

 

 Stay trendy by using an patterned scarf  to transform your look.

 Use a unique ponytail holder that will contrast with the color of your hair.

 Yes, these have been around for years. Fortunately, this trend never fades away! It's a simple way to have a sophisticated or classy chic look.

This hair accessory is very trendy, especially for a bad hair day.



Old Bun New Twist

With the weather warming up fast, you might want a cute hairstyle that is off of your face and neck. A bun achieves this perfectly. But aren't you tired of the plain old bun? Heres how to do a sexy spring bun hairstyle with an exciting twist! 

1) Start by coming your hair and getting all tangles out. 

2) Part a piece in the back of your hair to begin braiding. Than braid hair in one braid starting from the bottom and braiding upward until you get right at the top of your head. 

3) Put rest of hair into a scrunchy. Pull hair through but stop right before hair is pulled all the way through, making a loose bun. 

4) Make made bun into a more defined bun by bobby pinning ends of already made bun down. Bobby pin and play with it until you achieve desired look. 

There you go! Everyone will wonder how you achieved such an awesome look and in only 4 steps!  

Switch it up! Wear Hair Up and Off of Your Face!

Make your face look slimmer by rocking a high ponytail!

We Heart: Design Essentials Edge Control

Tame those unruly edges with this sleek edge control! It is versatile for any texture, and a bonus is its affordability! Retails for $11.99 from Design Essentials.com

Growing out your Bob and hating it?

We love the bob cut but the growing out process can be dreadful. Here are some great tips for passing the time to your next hairstyle:

·       Try cutting a heavy bang or wearing a deep side part while keeping the hair straight and sleek.

·       Trim ends as every six to eight weeks to help hair growth.

·       Once the hair has reached shoulder length, cut soft, long layers to create nice movement.

WE HEART: These Looks!

We love a short-do! These celebs show us how to flaunt short and sexy hair for any occasion. 

WE HEART: Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum helps keep naturally curly or frizzy hair straight and sleek in all kinds of weather. Retails for $15.99.

Boxed Braids

This Poetic Justice inspired hairstyle is sure to turn heads. These box braids seem to be a returning trend for these hot summer days. These celebrities show us the versatility this hairstyle can bring, whether an amazing braided bun or just wearing them straight down. 

WE HEART: Biosilk Therapy Serum

We all hate heavy oils and serums. Biosilk Therapy Serum repairs split ends and leaves hair smooth. Retails between $10-$12.