MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011
 Cher Lloyd’s Hair - X Factor 2011
Cher
Lloyd’s hair looked gorgeous for her X Factor appearance yesterday! She
appeared with shoulder length hair styled into natural waves … the look
was very different to how we’ve seen her hair recently, but it suited
her very well!!
The
shaved style and dip-dye effect were both long gone for Cher Lloyd’s
hair as she returned to the X Factor stage on Sunday to perform her new
single ‘With Your Love’. She had an on-trend side parting in her
chocolate brown locks and her hair style worked perfectly with her
brightly coloured, harlequin print clown style outfit!
We
just loved Cher Lloyd’s hair style and the slight vintage feel created
by the shape of the hair at the front; You can easily re-create the look
that Cher Lloyd’s hair carried for her X Factor performance with a
12-14” full head set in Espresso and a large barrelled tong. Fit your
extensions and then style them in with your natural hair using the tongs
… gently brush through the curls after styling to loosen them slightly,
but not too much … you still want them to be full of gorgeous volume!!
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011
Brown Hair Extensions
Brown
hair extensions can be used in many more ways than you would think.
Most people would associate brown hair extensions with adding volume and
length to your current brunette shade, but there are many more
options!!
You
can use brown hair extensions to add lowlights to your existing shade.
If you’re a blonde, you can choose a brown hair extensions shade and
position these to give the look of lowlights! If you are a very dark
brown shade you can choose a lighter brown shade to add subtle depth to
your base shade. If you prefer to have a more contrasted look then
choose a brown hair extension shade much lighter or darker to make them
really stand out!!
You
can also use brown hair extensions to try out the dip dyed look.
Instead of choosing wefts in a similar length to your own as you would
to create a highlighted look you can opt for one that is a little
longer. The best way to get the dip dyed look is to fit the brown hair
extension wefts a little lower down on your head, but not to cover the
very bottom layer of your own hair. This will allow the extra length to
sit underneath your own and give you the look without having to dye your
own hair!
They
can also be used to help with updo’s! If your bun doesn’t look as full
as you would like it to or your plait/braid isn’t as long as you would
like, choosing brown hair extensions (or any other suitable shade) can help give your
updo’s extra oomph! It’s always best to fit the brown hair extensions
where your updo will be positioned as the extra hair can help hide where
they have been clipped in :)
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011
Halloween Hair - Alternative Styles
Everyone
wants to stand out when it comes to Halloween hair and outfit choices -
in a sea of vampires, ghouls and witches this is a little tricky. We
love how the costumes have become less scary and more inventive over
recent years so we have decided to look at a few of our favourite fun
and ‘good’ rather than evil Halloween outfits and the best Halloween
hairstyles to accompany the look.Harry PotterWhether
you choose to dress up as Hermoine Granger or Luna Lovegood for your
Harry Potter themed Halloween outfit your hair must be long and wavy.
For Luna Lovegood’s hair you will need to choose a very light blonde
shade such as Bunny Blonde or Paparazzi Highlights and Hermoine
Granger’s hair is perfect for Butterscotch Highlights! Hermoine’s
hair is a little shorter than Luna’s and her waves appear more natural
and unstyled, a great way of achieving this look is to plait/braid a few
of your wefts together and simply take these out a few days later!
Hermoine’s hair is a little unruly so backcombing the roots of your own
hair before fitting your extensions will give the same look :)Luna’s
long locks are generally more defined than Hermoine’s. To re-create
Luna’s hair you can use a curling wand. This will give the definition to
the curl and allow you to start a little closer to the root than a
tong. RagdollDolls
have often carried evil connotations and the ragdoll is no exception;
known for being made out of all the odd left over bits, there has always
been something a little eerie about the ragdoll so this outfit is
perfect for Halloween as it’s so easy to re-create both the outfit and
Halloween hair.
The majority of the ragdolls wear their hair in high up
pigtails with tons of volume. Whether you choose a braid/plait or just
normal pigtails, the more hair the better! Adding a few quad wefts to
your hair is perfect for adding more volume to this Halloween hair
style. It is also a great way of adding a few highlights in a crazy
shade! Bunny Blonde is perfect for dying bright shades or if you wanted
to stick to the more traditional ragdoll red then Burlesque Red is a
gorgeous shade.Enchanting FairyThe
enchanting fairy is the perfect Halloween outfit for those who still
like to look girly! To change this look from the evil version you can
keep your make up and outfit to soft colours and glitter and even wear
some flowers or glitter in your hair! The best Halloween hair to accompany this outfit is the waterfall braid/plait. This is super cute and
girly and can be worn with curly, wavy or straight hair. Fit your
extensions first and then follow our guide to creating this look.
The addition of glittery accessories or flowers can really make your
Halloween hair part of your outfit!!Old Hollywood HairThere
are 2 main Halloween hairstyles for this look. The first is the
beehive! Think Tippi Hedron in The Birds and Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast
at Tiffany’s. A high chignon or french pleat is the best way to style
your hair for this Halloween style.
You want to add volume at the crown
by backcombing at the roots. Fit your extensions a little lower down so
that your pleat or chignon hides them. The other way of recreating Old Hollywood hair is to try the soft waved bob. A 12-14” set is
perfect for this look. Use large barrelled tongs and pin the curls
whilst they cool down. Once you have curled all your hair and they have
all cooled, unpin the curls and using a soft brush gently brush through
the curls, this should leave you with large soft waves. You can use a
little serum to smooth these. Use a pin to pull back some hair over your
ear and add a jewelled pin for classic Hollywood glamour.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011
Halloween Hair Extensions
Halloween
is fast approaching so the planning for the perfect costume,
accessories and hair have begun … well we’ve got the hair covered for
you at least with our Halloween hair extensions.
Halloween
hair extensions can be used to enhance any Halloween hair style, but
here are our HeadKandy top picks for ‘dark styles’ for this year!
The Dark Fairy
The
Dark Fairy or Gothic fairy is a super cute costume, but with a ‘dark’
twist. Style your Halloween hair extensions into voluminous pigtails to
compliment this costume.
Fit your HeadKandy
hair extensions first, angling them away from where the parting will sit
on the back of the head (this keeps them discreet) and then part your
hair and extensions into two bunches/pigtails just above your
ears. Secure your bunches with elastics or bows and then fit your halo!!
The Witch
There
are two options for your Witch hair style ...you can go for the Wicked
Witch of the West style where you fit your hair extensions first and
then pull your hair and extensions to the back of your head, twisting
them into a bun or chignon. (Follow our step by step guide for the
perfect Chignon!)
Alternatively,
wearing your Halloween hair extensions long and loose looks great with a
Witch costume. Wear your extensions super sleek and straight or add
some loose curls with a large barrelled tong, gently brush through the
curls to loosen them slightly.
The Devil
Halloween
hair extensions are great if you’re opting to dress as a Devil. Soho
Black and Burlesque Red are gorgeous shades for this style; wear your
hair extensions long and loose with a super sleek finish.
To add a unique twist to your Devil Halloween hair extensions, why not add victory rolls instead of horns for Old Hollywood hair and a glamorous finish!!
The Vamp
The Vamp is a popular choice every Halloween, but even more so now that we’re all hooked on Twilight!
Think
sex appeal for The Vamp and wear your Halloween hair extensions
lusciously long! Whether you’re blonde or dark, you can pull this look
off gorgeously! A 20-22” full head set is a great length for The Vamp;
add some flirtatious curls or wear your hair super straight and sleek!
The Zombie Bride
The options are really open with The Zombie Bride, but here at HK we just love two Zombie looks in particular!
The
Boho Zombie Bride look is super easy to achieve; add lots of volume at your
roots by backcombing the hair and then fit your HeadKandy hair
extensions. Style your natural hair and extensions together using a
small barrelled tong. Run your fingers through the curls to loosen them
and ruffle your hair a little for a ‘boho’ effect.
If
you prefer an updo then a bouffant looks great with a Zombie Bride costume!!
Using hair extensions will give you uber thickness and volume so your
spooky style still has a touch of glamour!! Leave a few strands of hair
loose for a more ruffled style!!
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011
Pink Hair Extensions
Pink
hair is becoming the must have shade at the moment and by using pink hair
extensions you can embrace this hot new trend! Pink hair extensions can
be used in many ways, whether you want to add highlights, try out the
dip dye look or if you’re brave enough to go for the full head!! Finding
the correct shade of pink hair extensions can be a little tricky as
many of these tend to be either very bright or very pale and this can
leave you with no inbetween options. To make the look more versatile
it’s best to choose a pale blonde shade such as Bunny Blonde or
Paparazzi Highlights as these can be dyed to create your very own shade
of pink hair extensions. Be sure to conduct a strand test before dying
all of your extensions, this will let you gauge how long the dye will
need to be left on for your desired pink shade. Always follow the dye
manufacturers instructions and the HK Care Guide closely!
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011
Affordable Hair Extensions
When
looking for affordable hair extensions, it’s really important not to
scrimp on quality!! If you want longer, thicker and fuller hair you don’t necessarily have to opt for permanent hair extensions … clip ins are a great solution.
Clip
ins can allow you to have affordable hair extensions and still achieve a
natural look! Clip ins are generally far more affordable than glue ins,
sewn in extensions and micro loops … and they’re less damaging too so
it’s a double win!!
Remy
human hair is the best quality option for your clip ins and although
human hair will be more expensive than synthetic, with the right care
you’ll get more from your human hair extensions!! Looking at the cost
per gram for hair extensions is a great way to check the value of what
you’re getting … and you’ll soon see that human hair clip ins can still
be affordable hair extensions!
When
searching for your affordable hair extensions don’t be duped by
advertising! Look more into the details of the product so you know
exactly what you’re getting … a 10 piece head set could contain 10 thick
wefts or it could be made up of 10 thin, one clip individual wefts...
and although the thinner set will undoubtedly be cheaper it may be worse
value for money and you may well end up with a ‘ratty’ look!!
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011
X Factor Hair Styles - The Live Shows Begin
The
X Factor hair styles were turned up a notch for the start of the live
shows last weekend. Not only are the judges feeling the pressure in the
style stakes, but the contestants are all keen to show off their
individual style and stand out from the crowd. The X Factor hair styles
were fab for the first live shows and we loved some of the shocking
changes that some of the contestants had undergone during this
experience.
We
loved Tulisa’s hair with her mermaid style waves and her uber long
locks falling to her waist. Tulisa’s hair looked gorgeous for her 2011 UK X
Factor Live Show debut. It appears that the star has had a few more
blonde highlights added throughout her hair to blend in with the blonder
section at the roots.
Shade Iced Coffee is the perfect match for
Tulisa’s hair and a 24-26” full head set will help to achieve the length
that she had for the live shows.
We
loved the transformation of Sophie Habibis’ hair. Before the live shows
her look was very natural, she wore her hair tied up and it didn’t look
as though her hair had been dyed! Sophie Habibis’ hair has now been dyed
a gorgeous deep brown shade and she has had a heavy fringe/bang cut
in to enhance and really bring out her eyes. We were shocked to see a
dramatic change to Sophie’s hair, but we think the cut and colour look
amazing on her.
Another
of our favourites is Janet Devlin - we loved her bedhead style at the
earlier auditions, but can’t believe the difference her new shade makes
to the style. Janet’s hair has been dyed a vibrant Spiced Auburn shade.
This perfect autumnal tone has added depth ... and a little more styling has added definition to her curls.
A full head set in 20-22” would give
around the same length as Janet Devlin’s hair, but she has loads of
volume so you may find that an extra quad weft added to the set will
help re-create her big hairstyle further.
Not
wanting to be left out of the headlines, Kitty decided to change her
hair dramatically between Saturday and Sunday’s shows! At the X Factor
house preparing for the Sunday result’s show, Kitty was seen with much
longer hair and the different shade certainly made an impact. We love
the turquoise shade, but we’re not sure if it suits Kitty all over. We
weren’t shocked to discover that Kitty had been wearing a wig as her
hair returned to her Paparazzi Blonde shade just a few hours later!
We
know that Kitty will want to stay in the public eye so we are intrigued
to see what she will do next!!
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2011
Tyra Bank’s Hair - America’s Next Top Model
Tyra
Bank’s hair is known for its constant changes … from short to long and
from dark to blonde … with a few crazier styles thrown into the mix!!
We love that Tyra isn’t scared to try things out and she always seems to carry off each style looking fiercely beautiful!
America’s
Next Top Model has made a welcome return the the UK screens just a week
after Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model announced Jade as the
winner.
The US show always seems to have tons
more attitude and personality compared to the UK version and here at
Headkandy we think Tyra is the reason behind this!
Tyra Bank’s hair always tends to adopt a different style for each new cycle and she hasn’t disappointed us with her new ‘do.
Tyra
Bank’s hair has been chopped into a shoulder length long bob with lots
of layers! To finish the look and frame her face, Tyra now has a
straight cut, full fringe/bang.
We
have seen Tyra Bank’s hair blow dried with lots of volume with the ends
of her hair styled to compliment the shape of her face. She has also
been wearing her hair naturally wavy which looked gorgeous with the
added layers in her hair.
This
style is the perfect length for a Headkandy 12-14” full head set! To
achieve the layered look that Tyra Bank’s hair has you can ask your
stylist to trim and layer your extensions for you.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011
One Piece Hair Extensions
One
piece hair extensions may be quick and easy to fit, but we just don’t
understand why girls choose them over a full head set of clip in hair
extensions!!
HeadKandy’s
full head sets are designed so that the hair is spread over 10 wefts
that sit in different places on the head to create all over natural and
glamorous length, volume and thickness, but with one piece hair
extensions all the hair is placed on just one weft meaning that you
don’t get even coverage for the most natural look possible!
It
can be difficult to hide the disconnection between your short layers
and the extensions with one piece hair extensions … and very often the
one piece hair extension doesn’t reach right around to the front of the
head so they don’t blend well with your front layers.
Blending is key for a natural looking finish … unless of course you want the ‘fake’ look... personally we’re not fans!
Having
all the hair positioned on the one piece hair extensions can also be a
little uncomfortable! They can be heavy and this can put pressure on the
clips making them more difficult to keep in place. Spreading the hair
over 10 wefts makes hair extensions far easier and more comfortable to
wear … and there’s not so much weight on the individual clips either!!
So
ladies, although one piece hair extensions may seem like a faster
method of clip ins we would really urge you to go for a more natural
look with a full head set!!
posted by HEADKANDY CLIP IN HAIR EXTENSIONS October 06, 2011 3:59
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