Thursday, July 28, 2011

Nurturing Hair With Products Requires Patience And Attention

A crucial component of the human body is hair and it is necessary that every person grows hair to enhance the outlook from the physical perspective as well as comprehensive overall personality. Off late, there is too much stress on the need to maintain the hair by adding plenty of cosmetics and chemicals such as shampoos, hair wash and others to nurture the hair.

It becomes difficult for the person to even prove that the hair loss is on account of the shampoo or the cosmetic product. The advisory of the cosmetic product is very clear that it only promotes hair growth, but does not promise any permanent solution. Therefore, utmost caution should be exercised before applying any shampoo to promote hair growth. In view of all these circumstances, it is recommended that people promote natural growth of hair instead of resorting to the shampoos and cosmetics products. One of the best ways to promote natural growth of hair is to apply plenty of oil to the hair at least twice a week or three times a week.

Hair oil such as castor oil or coconut oil or even organic oil is considered good for wigs and hair extensions. Applying oil periodically to hair will not only strengthen the roots of the air and follicle, but will also help in systematic growth of the hair. For years, people have been applying hair oil to promote the growth of the hair instead of the cosmetics. Hair oil is considered appropriate for the growth of hair since it contains natural ingredients. In many countries with ancient history, people have been using natural oil to promote hair growth and care.

Each person's physical composition is different. So, it is difficult to assess how the chemical reacts to each person. There is no standard process to assess how the cosmetics products and the chemicals might act upon the hair, which might eventually lead to a plenty of problems such as cheap human hair extensions, hair splitting, balding, bleaching of the bald surface and hair falling. Besides, an individual cannot claim any damages for hair loss after using a particular cosmetic product since it does not contain universally accepted ingredients.

Often, it is found that these cosmetics, containing chemicals and various combinations, may eventually damage the hair in the long run exposing the risk of losing the hair once and for all. Therefore, it is suggested that the hair on the head be allowed to grow on its own without any intervention either through artificial assistance or addition of chemicals. Not all shampoos and cosmetics products are harmful to the hair, but it becomes difficult to distinguish the damage caused to the hair from person to person.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

All About Wigs

Wigs come in synthetic, human hair and blends of both. You can find them in many styles and colors. The manufacturers of synthetic wigs form them into a particular hairstyles and it is often difficult to change that preset style. Human hair can be styled much like you can style your own hair. Human hair also comes in many different textures including curly, straight, wavy or kinky. Human hair wigs are harvested from people who donate their hair after it has reached at least ten inches of length. The majority of human hair harvested comes from India and China. Often hair from people of these nationalities is not over processed with chemicals.



In the Jessica Simpson hair extensions you will see many different types of textures available. Human hair also comes in a wide variety of colors. Synthetic hair is created from plastic filament and they hold a style very well. Expensive synthetic wigs and synthetic human blends look like human hair, but the cheaper versions do not always look natural. More money will equal a higher quality wig, as long as you purchase from a reputable dealer.

Wigs are normally created on a cap. The cap is what the hair, human or synthetic is sewn on to the cap either by hand or by machine. The cap's purpose is to hold the pre-tip hair extensions together, but it is also made to look like a scalp. The cap holding the hair is usually held on to your head by tape, elastic or straps. In some cases, a nylon wig cap is used over the scalp and to hold hair in place. Hair pieces, like the Jessica Simpson hair extensions, and other types of hair add-ons are usually put on little clips that you simply attach to your own hair or on to your wig. They help to add texture and style to your hair. The Jessica Simpson hair extensions offer a lot of flair to what you already have and you can use several of them or just one or two at a time for completely different looks.

Proper maintenance and care of your wig will keep your wig in great condition for a very long time. Wigs need to be washed just as your hair, and then it will need to be conditioned, dried and styled. For users that enjoy a low maintenance look, you may want to stick with synthetic hair wigs. Synthetic or even blended wigs still need to be washed but they are more likely to hold their original style after the wash. Some costume wigs on the other hand are styled with more permanent things like glue. The basic synthetic wigs can be washed in cold water and dried with cool air, but some users add a little fabric softener for a silkier feel. The Jessica Simpson hair extensions will also need to be washed from time to time. If you care for your wig meticulously, you can expect its life span to be much more than the average one year estimate.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Maintain The Health Of Your Eyelashes

Eyelashes are somewhat of an understatement when it comes to the amount of time and effort that women put into making themselves beautiful. Women pull, rub, curl, pluck and apply mascara to their eyelashes daily. And yet unlike our hair we don't really take care of our eyelashes. In addition our eyelashes are exposed to environmental irritants, pollution and smoke. All of this exposure will lead to thinner and fewer eyelashes.

Eyelashes develop relatively early after conception, about 7-8 weeks on an embryo. This is also the length of time that an eyelash will take to regrow if one falls out or is plucked out. Eyelashes like eyebrows are designed to protect the eye from debris. Because of their sensitivity, if something touches the eyelashes, they provide a warning that something is very close to the eye itself. Instinctively once something touches the eyelashes the eye will close to prevent harm from coming to the eye. Although, the purpose of eyelashes is to protect the eye, the eyelashes are viewed as a beauty accessory more than anything.

 Although eyelashes are small in their size and appearance, the amount of time cleaning, cleansing or conditioning eyelashes is minuscule compared to other parts of the body. Alternatively, when it comes time to beautify it is the eyelashes that are used to accentuate the eyes and the face. Thicker, longer lashes are one of many criteria that women use to determine their femininity and beauty. Eyelash size and thickness is determined genetically, however throughout the years cosmetic and beauty companies have been manufacturing products to enhance the eyelash appearance.

Mascara, eyeliner, eye putty, and eye shadow are just some of the essential cosmetic products that women use on a daily basis to enhance their appearance. Eyelash extensions are also available to increase the thickness and length of your eyelashes. False eyelashes were invented in the early twentieth century and gained popularity in the 2011's. Now false eyelashes are available in all shapes, sizes, colors and quality. However, false eyelashes can only enhance your appearance for short periods of time. Permanent eyelash extensions and transplants have been gaining in popularity since the early 21's but can be quite costly depending upon the area and location of where you live. Allergan, a pharmaceutical company created the first eyelash growth solution in 2011 called Latisse. This product must be prescribed by a doctor and can cause discoloration of the pigments in your eyes. Even though, Latisse has already had a great number of users with testimonials that confirm and praise the product. However due to its immaturity in the market it is hard to tell whether this product will work consistently to increase the length, thickness and color of eyelashes.

Even if you choose not to wear false eyelashes, get eyelash extensions or use Latisse to grow your eyelashes, proper lash maintenance should be considered. Even if you don't wear make up, your eyelashes are exposed to the external environment. It is important to protect your lashes from the damage of overheating, over drying, free radicals and environment stresses. Providing your body and eyelashes with the proper nutrition can reduce the signs of breakage and nourish the follicles. Vitamin E is an essential nutrient that replenishes and nourishes the skin and human hair extensions. Vitamin E treatments can be used to enhance the strength of eyelashes. Also primers and conditioners should be used in conjunction with your makeup regimen. Avoid lash primers that have dyes, fumes or fragrances that can irritate the eye. Look for products that include healing agents such as anti-inflammatories that can sooth and strengthen your eyelashes.

Although everyone has them, women more than men care about how their eyelashes look, how long they are and how thick they are. Men could care less about their own eyelashes unless they are causing them pain or they have an eyelash disorder. It is rare to hear about eyelash disorders or diseases unless you have one, know someone who has one or work in the medical field. Eyelash disorders or diseases can arise from irritation, cosmetics, inflammation, drugs or toxins, mites or system disorders. The most common eyelash disorders include madarosis the loss of eyelashes, distichiasis an abnormal growth of lashes, trichiasis ingrown eyelashes, or demodex folliculorum a mite that lives harmlessly in the eyelash and other hair extensions follicles. Dermatologists, ophthalmologists and endocrinologists are the doctors who can diagnose and treat eyelash disorders.