Curling Wand!

In case you haven't heard, curling wands are becoming the styling tool of choice. With curling wands you can create sexy curls or lovely waves. Curls last days longer than if you were to use a curling rod or flat iron and there is no weird kink left on ends of hair from using a clamp. Shop our website www.ihearthairinc.com to get your own wand. You will fall in love! 

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

Make your face look slimmer by rocking a high ponytail!

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. 

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. 

Have Thin or Flat Hair?

Rock an edgy bob look like Victoria Beckham and Taraji P. Henson!

The bob hairstyle is one of the best styles to fake volume and body for thinner hair by adding some hair extension clip-ins. With a great cut and a little added volume from the clip-ins, you can allow your hair to grow back even healthier after the chop! 

YESSSSS for the Fish Tail Braid!

This cute alternative to the boring ponytail has taken over and is perfect for those warm days when you want the hair out of your face. 

See below a How To Guide:

1. Part your hair down the center. Beginning on the right side of your part at your forehead, twist a one-inch section of hair away from your face.

2. Use a comb to separate a 1/2-inch section right below the first section along your face and twist that piece away from your face, combining it with the first piece.

3. Continue adding 1/2-inch pieces along your hairline down to your neck. Use a clip or a bobby pin to hold the hair in place at the nape of your neck.

4. Repeat the twisting on the left side, starting at your forehead.

5. When you reach the nape of your neck, unclip the right side and hold both the left and right sides in two separate sections.

6. Pull a 1/2-inch section of hair from the right section and add it to the left section. Repeat with a piece from the left section, adding it to the right section.

7. Continue adding 1/2-inch pieces down to the ends and secure with an elastic band.

Ready to Switch Up Your Look?

Here are a Few Trendy Hair Styles for Every Length!  

Check out Kelly Rowland’s courtside look! Her long tresses make her look chic and natural!

 

Feeling a little more daring? Try Keri Hilson’s Bob hairstyle for the Spring!

 

Ready for a Chop? Try Bangs to make those eyes pop like Selena Gomez!

Ponytail Mania: How to Rock a Chic Ponytail

The winter months are a great time to try ponytails with flare. Below are some chic styles to help you rock the classic yet trendy ponytail:

Glue-in vs. Sew-in

Which do you prefer? Change it up all the time or make it last for awhile? It is totally up to you if you prefer a glue-in versus a sew-in; they both have advantages and disadvantages. How we put together a quick list for your reference when making the choice…

Glue-in weaves...

1. Flatter results after installation.
2. Take less time.
3. Budget friendly.
4. Hard maintenance natural hair while wearing a glue-in.
5. Don’t apply too much oil. This will loosen installation.
6. Glue may cause damage hair and scalp. Please research what products are being used during installation also make sure you are not allergic to any of the products.

Sew-in weaves...

1. Can be costly.
2. Longevity (Last longer).
3. Time consuming. Plan to take about 2 – 4 hours of your day for installation and styling.
4. Easier to maintain routine maintenance of your natural and extension hair.
5. Causes less damage or hair and scalp related issues if installed and maintained properly.

So the choice is yours but always remember to consultant with a licensed-stylist before making a choice on the best application.

New Styles for the Holidays

 With so many different events and parties that come up during the holidays, it’s good to spice things up and try a new look. Check out some of our favorite styles that will make you the standout of all the events.

The Up-Do: Don’t be afraid to try an up do for a more formal holiday party. This bun with braided wrap around will add the perfect final touches to your formal gown.

 Bob with Body: Use a big barrel curler to transform your basic bob into a style that exudes confidence and sexiness. This simple upgrade will definite turn heads at the office party

Long and Lovely: Try adding in a few extensions to give your locks extra length this winter. A few extra inches can turn your regular style from drab to dramatic

Let Me Transform Ya'

Always wondered how you looked with short hair? Take a chance and try it out with something a little less permanent that making the big chop. Getting a full head of extensions is a great alternative to try a shorter look without going all the way…just yet. A professional stylist can obtain this look by either a full head sew-in without a part or for an even more temporary look; you can have the extensions glued onto a cap that protects your own hair underneath.

Check out these styles below that can be achieved with the use of extensions:

WE HEART: Kinky-Curly’s Curling Custard

Want to make your natural curl or wave pattern more defined? Kinky-Curly’s Curling Custard gives moisture and curl definition, hold and brilliant shiny hair all in one product. The formula helps to reduces bulky hair; gives define your curls to your style, remove frizzness, provide long lasting hold and shine without ever being greasy, crunchy or drying to your hair. Retails for $17 - $30. 

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…Part 2

The Quick-Style Guide

A quick-fix regimen when starting a workout program can be a real challenge for most women. When we get focused on fitness some of us will cut our hair short, get braids, or add hair extensions. Those are options that you can choose, but don't ever feel forced to have to change your style. There are ways to keep your hair styled without making an atypical change just to manage your hair. After your quick-fix shampoo and condition, you are ready for the next part.

• Step 1. Wrap your head with a towel while you dry off.
• Step 2. Remove the towel and lightly apply a leave-in conditioner.
• Step 3. Apply a sculptor setting lotion to your hairline. If your hair is curly, apply a moisturizer before the sculpting lotion, then smooth your hair back flat if it's short, or gather it into a ponytail using a cloth holder for longer hair.
• Step 4. Spray a sculpting mist to your hair and hairline, and then tie a satin scarf around the hairline.
• Step 5. Comb your hair into the desire quick-fix style.

Don’t Sweat It Points:

• Avoid conditioning shampoos, because they will add buildup.
• Use a clarifying shampoo with a pH range between 4.5 and 5.5.
• Rinse with a strong water force.
• You can enjoy your workouts and have great hair. Just remember to care for your body's fitness your hair as care for your hair's fitness.
  

I HEART HAIR: SHE’S BANGIN’!!

So, what’s hot right now…for sure it’s the BANG. Celebs like Jennifer Lopez and J-Hud are rocking them with sleek straight hair. Not ready to commit with your own hair?? Try our TRUE Collection Malaysian Straight hair and ask your stylist to sew your hair in a full closure and GET TO BANGIN’!!

HEART THIS STYLE: LAUREN LONDON’S SLEEK LONG LOCKS

Are you a fan of the sleek look? We HEART Lauren London’s long locks because they are healthy and polished. You can achieve this look with our HEART Collection Indian Straight Hair. Up to 20 inches in stock and special orders up to 26 inches for those who heart really long locks! 

 

What did you say…Bob!

Dear Hair Lovers what can I say…I personal love me some Bob. Bob never fails me and I’ll love Bob all year long if treated right!

The Bob I’m talking about is my hair style the Bob. It’s just a classic style if it is done right. It all starts with the cut for me. Figuring out if I need angles, dimension, or more definition is the first thing I discuss when talking to my hair stylist. Then the length, the closure and finally the COLOR! I’m always inspired by looking in the most cutting edge hair magazines.

Since I’m a lover of hair extensions, I have to factor in the texture of the hair that I wanted to achieve the perfect Bob. In the Spring and Summer months it’s usually a wavy Indian Remy that I can wear both straight and wavy in between salon visits as well as when I’m at the beach. During the Fall and Winter months I gravitate towards a straight Indian Remy it is easy to maintain on my own and holds up well during the colder months.

So to get to the right Bob this Summer, see pictures below, my stylist and I decided to go for a long Bob layered cut at a 45 degree angle with a dramatic drop in the front and a bang closure. If you haven’t tried a closure for a full sew in, it is the business and a great way to achieve a more natural look with hair extensions. I wanted the color to be rich and decided I would have her lift my natural brown hair extensions to a deep red that I totally HEART!

My Bob came out fun, flirty, red and ready for the long hot Summer months.

Until the next blog,

Loving Hair!