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Will Eyelash Extensions Look Good on You?

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The eyes are known as the windows of one’s soul. And the more they are enhanced when one has nice and thick lashes. This is the reason why women want to curl their eyelashes and put mascara in an effort to make their eyes look more attractive. Whether it’s to boost their self-confidence or be attractive to men, they’re doing the right thing.
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Unfortunately, not many women are gifted with long and curly lashes. The good news is that one can use fake eyelashes today. They can either use the ready-made ones that they can just stick above their original lashes or they can use the latest eyelash extensions.

The extensions are more expensive and requires a steady hand to be able to glue them in the right areas.

Instead of cluster lashes, this involves gluing a single eyelash in between your existing lashes. Experts recommend that these be attached by a professional salon hair and makeup stylist.
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5 Most Popular Types of Hair Extensions

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Hair extensions have improved in recent years and have become an increasingly common way to change-up hairstyles. In the past, if you wanted quality extensions, you had to visit a salon. But today, extensions are so easy to use, that you can create your own look at home.

Following are five types of extensions to suit almost anyone’s needs: [Read more…]

Who’s the Most Fashionable of the U.S. First Ladies?

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Being a first lady is not an easy task. As the wife of a president, you need to have the right socializing skills to be able to mingle with all kinds of people from the lowest rank to those holding the highest positions in society and government.

Perhaps the most important part of being a first lady is knowing how to dress well. This is a must and here, we look at some popular wives of U.S. Presidents who have stood out from the rest.

Most of them followed their own fashion sense while some consulted with fashion experts to make them look good all the time whether inside or outside the White House.

According to authorities in the fashion world, there is a dress code that matches the job of being a first lady. They said most wives of U.S. Presidents dressed well for their age although were not really
those who set the trend. Stylist Lauren Rottman said fashion is a tool that first ladies need to embrace as it helps them to connect with people.

Rottman also revealed her top 3 picks as stylish first ladies who changed the way women dress. These are Jackie Kennedy known for her pillbox hat and A line dresses, Nancy Reagan who loved the color red
and even influenced the Republicans to adopt it and Michelle Obama who enjoys fashion more than others.
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How to wear and care for hair extensions

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If you weren’t blessed with naturally voluminous hair, you may wish you had long, luscious, celebrity-style locks. In the same way you use make-up to enhance your facial features, hair extensions are great accessories for enhancing flat hair with that head-turning look you’ve always wanted. Fortunately, hair extensions today are much more sophisticated than the wig-like styles of the past, so you can spruce up your ‘do while still maintaining a natural look. However, you have to make sure to do it right by following these four simple tips: [Read more…]

Hair styling tips

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In this article we will take a look at some tips that can help you style your hair more effectively to help you find a great look for summer. While most people know basic hair styling tips, these secrets can help you find hair styles that may have been out of your reach without going to an expensive salon.

One common myth is that you shouldn’t shampoo your hair daily. This tip comes from the days when shampoo was harsh and would strip all the beneficial oils away from your hair. However, today’s shampoos are gentle and cannot damage your hair as before. If you have oily hair, feel free to shampoo every day. However, this may not be a good idea if you want to style your hair. That’s because dirty hair is actually a lot easier to style than recently washed hair. If you are looking for an updo, sprinkle some baby powder into your hair. Stylists use dry shampoo in order to get the perfect texture for hair styling. [Read more…]