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GLAMOUR GIRL

Are you looking for a gorgeous new look? These Hollywood-ready manes feature classic coifs infused with posh personality. Add fab flair to your hair, today…

FRESH FASHION

FRESH FASHION

This chic look is both modern and unique thanks to colorful crimson highlights and striking silhouette. Strands are Wrapped and set under the dryer for about 30 minutes.

Get the look: Using a wide-tooth comb, tresses are slicked back and secured in place with hairpins at the nape. Fringe is left out and a pompadour shape is formed over one side to showcase cinnamon highlights. Hairpins work to secure bangs and hairspray keeps the look smooth and frizz-free.

PIN-UP PRETTY

PIN-UP PRETTY

Glam curls are the perfect way to dress up an everyday style. Medium-length, Natural hair is blow-dried before being cornrowed to prep for a full weave.

Get the look: Gold and dark brown extensions are then sewn in from front to back, with Natural strands left out at the crown. Extensions are trimmed to even out, creating long layers throughout. As a flat iron shapes the spirals, curls are pinned in place to set.

GORGEOUSLY GLOSSY

GORGEOUSLY GLOSSY

Make a great first impression with long, shiny lengths. Gorgeous chestnut highlights brighten up a rich, black base shade.

Get the look: Layers are shaped with scissors and come to a V-shape in the back. Bangs brush eyebrows to help frame the face and add definition to the style. A ceramic flat iron smoothes tresses to create a sleek and polished silhouette. To finish, a light-hold spritz is used.

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  1. Kimberly says:

    when i wrap my hair i love using a mousse because it gives it body and shine for detangling tresses i love a good leave in conditioner like the new optimum red it helps with detangled tresses it makes it soft, healthy and also has a nice fragrance as well, for hair breakage i do random deep conditioners i use Palmer Coconut oil, Dr. miracles and Doo Gro to stop the breakage they are only 1.00 at walmart and i also from time to time let my hair air dry when i don’t want heat in my hair as well.sometimes your hair need a break from all the heat,get a satin cap ,pillow case,or satin scarf it works !

  2. OjaeRaynee says:

    I have short hair thats braided at the moment and i would like to get it cut into some sort of style. My hair is longer on the top and shorter on the sides and the back. I know what i want and how i want it but i dont think my beautition understands what i want. I tried explaining to her once and she tried to cut what i wanted but it did not work out. It was nice but not what i was expecting. I want it short at the back but not to the point where it looks like a haircut but long enough to be flatironed. I want it a tad bit longer on the sides but stops where my ears start so that it looks nice and neat and the longest portion to be at the top like longer than everything else but still short. Is there a way i can get her to understand me. Is this style called something bc i really want it done and done right! Please help me!

    • OjaeRaynee says:

      P.S. i dont want the braids cut.. im talking about when i take them out… and when its time to get it cut.. sorry for any misunderstanding!

    • Kimberly says:

      I DONT THINK SO BECAUSE A HAIR STYLIST A CALLED HAIR STYLIST SHOULD bE A VISUAL AS WELL AN SHE SHOULD bE ALE TO SEE WHAT YOU WANT SO IF YOU HAVE ASKED HER ONE TIME BEFORE AND SHE DIDNT MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS I BELIEVE THAT YOU NEED A CALLED HAIRSTYLIST MEANING THAT THAT IS THE HAIR STYLIST GIFT. I AM A STYLIST bY GIFT AND I COULD SEE WHAT YOU WERE WANTING.

  3. Stephanie says:

    Hello, My name is Stephanie and I’m 18 years old. I have really fine sort of thin hair and its constanly breaking off I try to get it done at least once a month. What can I do about the breakage and how can I make it grow longer faster?

    Thank you! (:

    • follow me @misschinababy says:

      hi stephanie… motions anti breakage hair lotion works really good… its for all hair types

    • SBH says:

      Hi Stephanie: There are many factors that cause breakge including too much heat styling, vigorous brushing, stress and more. Try to determine the cause and work with your stylist to come up with a solution. Regular trims every six to eight weeks and a good haircare regimen help to maintain your look.

    • Kimberly says:

      Hi Stephanie i love the Doo Gro hair product line it has all types of products for different types of hair one for thin hair and also for breakage try the hair thickening shampoo and conditioner nine times out of ten your lacking nutrients for your hair you need a product to replenish the nutrients that you are lacking also try a skin, hair and nail vitamin as well that has biotin and vitamin e and other vitamins i got mine at Walmart ,also drink lots of water your hair thrives off of plenty of water, Also do deep conditioners as well sounds like your hair needs some strength. let your hair rest from perming every month because if its thinning then going to the hair salon like clock work evidently is not working and if this is your normal hair stylist ask her what is going with your hair she should know if she cares !

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