Getting thick hair straightened is much difficult then fine, silky hair. But those with thick hair need not despair. With the help of a professional ceramic flat iron, one can easily get straight hair quickly. A ceramic flat iron is the latest gadget in the hair care industry that has helped innumerable women with the most frizzy and wavy hair to be turned into smooth, straighter locks. The process of hair styling depends upon the type of hair you have. The type of hair straightener also differs according to the hair type. The most important factor to look for while choosing a flat iron for those having thick hair is picking the right device suited for their hair
In order to straighten your thick hair, you will need to purchase a flat iron will a larger plate size. It should be larger than 2 inches in width. The quality of the heating plate is also critical for the efficiency of styling and also to safeguard your hair from burning. To straighten your hair, first rinse your hair with shampoo along with a leave-in conditioner to provide sufficient amount of moisture as styling with a hot iron can dry your hair extensively. After shampooing, dry your hair completely as using a flat iron on a wet hair can cause hair damage. If you want to avoid using a blow dryer, use a wet-to-dry flat iron that can be used even on damp hair.
Before applying a flat iron on your thick hair, you should first remove detangle hair by brushing with a wide toothed brush. After that coat your hair with some quality heat protecting products and then set the temperature as suited for your hair. Thick hair would require highest temperature for efficient styling. Start styling your hair section by section and repeat the process for better result. You can add luster to the hair by applying some shine serum on your hair.
Posted on 28 April '10 by admin, under Beauty. 8 Comments.
Short hair cuts reflect self-confidence, readiness to take new challenges. Short hair sends out an impression that you are cool, confident, in control, and too busy to spend hours on your makeup.
The great things about short hair cuts is that it’s sexy. Well-cut short hair emphasises femininity, especially if a woman incoporates chunky layers and softness cut into the style. Hair in short cuts looks thicker and more glossy. Shorter hair looks healthier than the dull, damaged ends of longer hair. Itís a good choice for women with fine hair.
Short hair is easy to manage. You just step into it and go. Short hair style can make a person look younger. Wrinkles are emphasised by the straight lines of long hair, but the softer shape of short hair makes them less obvious.
Common Precautions for Short hair cut:
- Don’t use any rubber band to the keep hair off your face. Rubber bands break or split hair. Instead use a scrunchy or a fabric coated elastic band.
- Donít brush wet hair too harshly because it’s three times weaker and more likely to break off mid-strand. Towel dry hair first, then gently detangle using a wide toothcomb.
- Oil your hair before every wash. Massage oil well into the scalp and keep for a minimum of half-hour. This keeps your scalp nourished and conditioned.
- Avoid over-conditioning. Excessive use of conditioner can damage your hair and cause split-ends.
Posted on 15 March '10 by admin, under Beauty. No Comments.
Everybody is afflicted by bad hair days when nothing will work out. Though, we can’t do much when that happens, what we can do for hair on regular days is to pamper them by treating them differently.
Fresh’em Up: Make your hair smell nice. Many hair care companies have tantalizing fragrances for hair like which ofetm come in spary bottles, which you can carry.
De-Frizz and Smooth Out: When you have to go on a date and don’t have much time to shower then apply some frizz-fighting gel or styling product to smooth out your hair.
Posted on 14 March '10 by admin, under Beauty. No Comments.