Monday, February 22, 2010

Perfect hair colour

Perfect hair colour
Colouring your own hair can be a daunting idea if you've never done it before. But in reality it's a surprisingly easy process, especially if you follow these 12 top tips to perfect home hair colouring.

A Test is Best
Before you colour your hair, it's very important to do a strand test on a discreet lock of hair first. That way you can see if you like the colour and also be sure that the product won't irritate your skin.

Nearly Natural
You've finally decided to take the plunge but are a bit worried that it won't look natural. This is easily avoided if you always pick a colour that's only two or three tones away from your own hair colour.

The Right Tone
Always think about your skin tone and eye colour when choosing a hair colorant. Blue eyes and pale skin suit blond tones, medium skin tone and hazel eyes look great with dark blond and copper colours, darker skin tones suit dramatic shades of purple and mahogany.

Not a Stain in Sight
A brilliant salon tip is to smooth some Vaseline around your hairline before actually applying the colour. This will reduce the chances of staining your skin during over-enthusiastic application.

Time is of the Essence
Always stick to the timings on the box ? They?ve been endlessly studied and are there for a reason?to protect the condition of your hair.

A Helping Hand

For a professional effect, carefully apply the colour section by section, working the product through your hair to the ends. The best way of course to avoid any major accidents is to grab a friend and ask them to do the back for you.

Electric Colour
The first time you dye your hair, drying it with a blow dryer increases the intensity of the colour. However you should do so on a low heat to avoid any further damage.

TLC - Truly Lovely Colour!
Coloured hair needs to be well looked after, so make sure you use a shampoo and conditioner that not only nourishes your hair but helps maintain the colour for as long as possible.


Make-Over

With a new head of hair, you can completely change the way you apply make-up. If you?ve gone darker, it?s the perfect opportunity to use a striking red lipstick and a blusher. If you've gone lighter, try an electric blue linerA> to really bring out your eyes.

Luscious Locks
Colouring your hair regularly can have a drying effect. To avoid this, treat your hair regularly to an extra intensive conditioner that not only restores your hair but keeps the colour fresh and vibrant.

A Hint of Colour
If you only want a hint of colour that lasts for a few weeks, why not try a semi permanent colorant that will gradually wash out.
This is a great way of "dressing up" your hair with the commitment!

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow!
Have fun with your hair! Mis-judged colours will always grow out, so why not take a few risks and go for a completely new look? you never know, it might change your hair identity forever.

Hair Loss (Fashion)

Hair loss can be brought on by an imbalance in the hormones of the human body.The thyroid glands can cause a hair loss condition if it is under producing or over producing thyroxin.
A bald person can benefit a great deal from hair transplants. Nutrition is a very important factor to take into consideration when you are trying to keep your hair in good shape. If you want to avoid hair loss, you should strive to eat healthily more often.
Female pattern baldness is not as bad as male pattern baldness. Female pattern baldness does not involve frontal hair loss as male pattern baldness does. For females, b...
baldness constitutes a gradual thinning of the hair over the years.
Women experience hair loss because of a host of things including misuse of hair products. To avoid hair loss, you should use hair products that are suited to your hair.
Women are more concerned about their hair than men. The cosmetic market has more female cosmetics than male cosmetics to back up the assumption that women obsess about their appearance more than men.
Don’t attempt to style your hair when it is still wet because you may stretch it out and cause breakage style your hair when it is dry in order to prevent any breakage.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

2010 Fashion Jewelry Trends



Budgets are tight these days, but that does not mean that you need to stop being fashion conscious. Jewelry is one of the best ways that you can stay current with today's trends without having to spend all of the money that you have in your savings account. To really get the most bang for your buck it is important that you know what the top trends and styles are going to be so that you can choose quality pieces that will update your style.

Statement jewelry is actually one of the largest trends right now. Pieces like this may not be the most expensive pieces in your wardrobe, but they will pack a lot of punch for the amount of money that you have spent on them. You will want to choose pieces that are a bit more outrageous than your every day jewelry. Explore fun shapes, rich colors, and lots of sparkle. The key to making this type of look work for yourself is to keep your statement down to one piece per outfit. You do not want to have a large statement ring paired with a chunky armful of bangles, and some chandelier earrings. Instead, choose to simply work either a large statement ring or some dangly earrings.

Speaking of earrings, chandelier earrings are back in the spotlight this year. They bring with them an instantly feminine and glamorous look to any outfit that you add them to. Typically, chandelier earrings have some sort of sparkle to them, and this makes them the perfect addition to any going out look. However, do not think that you can only wear chandelier earrings in the evening. They are actually really beautiful when paired with simple jeans, heels, and a T-shirt. They will give you a bit of glamour to add into your everyday life.

Colors are really important this year. The fashion focus with this year's colors are actually warm and rich shades. Jewel tones are very popular as long as they are rich and lush. Additionally, warm tones are very in style this year. That means that yellows, oranges, and reds are very popular. Additionally, yellow gold is also making a comeback. It did fall out of fashion a while ago, but now yellow gold is emerging as a new favorite this year. It looks especially great when paired with rich chocolate browns and denim.

Don't forget to incorporate the colors into your choice of sparkle as well. You can choose to incorporate gemstones into you collection that are very rich in hue. These do not need to be the most expensive stones either. You can choose amethysts or citrines to give your accessories that glitz and glam that you are looking for. Additionally, you might want to explore pieces that have multiple stones in multiple hues to add to your collection.

Your jewelry is a great way to help enhance your wardrobe as well as to integrate the top fashion trends into your wardrobe. With a little bit of effort and attention to detail you will find that you are turning heads in no time!