The Curlers & Trimmers team would like to wish our muslim friends Selamat Hari Raya and a happy holidays to all.
For those who are on their journey back home, we hope you get there safe and sound. The Raya is upon us once again and the holidays bring a refreshing break for all.
This Raya is particularly special for all of us - a dual celebrations of Merdeka and raya - two occasions to be truly grateful for what we have.
This video is specially for you.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
SALAM AIDIFILTRI FROM THE TEAM
Friday, August 26, 2011
HAIR AND VINEGAR - BUSTING OLD WIVES TALES ON HAIR TREATMENTS
HAIR AND VINEGAR - BUSTING OLD WIVES TALES ON HAIR TREATMENTS
Sunday, August 21, 2011
HAIR AND EGG - BUSTING OLD WIVES TALES ON HAIR TREATMENTS
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Friday, August 19, 2011
HAIR AND OLIVE OIL - BUSTING OLD WIVES TALES ON HAIR TREATMENTS
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
A STRANGE CRIME INDEED - WATCH OUT FOR HAIR THIEVES
Hair thieves?
Thieves are heading for a different kind of loot nowadays in the United States and it doesn't really matter if it's gold, bronze or black.
Hair seems to be in very high demand, fetching some good money in the wig and extensions industry but to steal hair is something you need to see (and read for yourself). Watch the video below as a hair thief carts away hair from a salon ala Mission Impossible style.
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According to salon owners from Chicago to Los Angeles, robberies of the seemingly abundant material are on the rise, with experienced crooks even stealing to order for cash strapped customers.
Lisa Amosu had her wig shop broken into and $150K worth of hair stolen. And with packets of the most expensive 'Remy' hair fetching up to $200 a time, thieves are making off with over $100,000 worth of stock in a single raid.
Speaking to the New York Times, Chicago Police detective Vito Ferro said hair thefts in the city looked like the work of people sophisticated enough to have taken custom orders.
He said: 'It’s like someone says, ‘I’m looking for a 1992 Cadillac Eldorado,’ and so you go out looking for that car.'
As well as small time grab and run style shop lifting, larger salons and stockists across the country have seen a spate of high value robberies in the last few months.
Earlier this month, My Trendy Place salon in Houston had $150,000 worth of stock stolen, while in March a Michigan store owner was killed during a holdup by gunmen who stole 80 packages of hair extensions worth about $10,000.
After the hair is stolen, it is then usually sold on sites like eBay, bought by weavers who work from home or bootlegged to individuals out of the back of the thieves car.
Hair extensions are graded by quality, with hair from Indian and Asian women - known as Remy hair - the most sought after.
As well as full head wigs, the hair can be weaved into an existing head of hair, which can cost thousands of dollars and take hours to complete.
Human hair lasts up to a year once applied, where as artificial hair - which can not be blow dried or coloured - lasts around three months.
Monday, August 15, 2011
TRUTHS AND MYTHS ABOUT YOUR HAIR
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1. Myth: You can mend split ends with the right products.
Truth: The best way to treat split ends is to cut the hair. You can also make it less noticeable by applying a product that contains silicone. It will make hair soft and manageable too.
2. Myth: Pluck one grey hair, two or three will sprout in its place.
Truth: Plucking will damage the roots and hair might not be able to grow again.
3. Myth: To get clean hair, you must lather, rinse and repeat.
Truth: One thorough washing will do the trick, with the use of appropriate hair product, otherwise it will dry the scalp.
4. Myth: Colouring hair causes major damage.
Truth: Products today are gentle enough. In fact, some products contain soy and wheat protein to protect hair and leave it more manageable than before. If in doubt, consult your stylist.
5. Myth: You should brush your hair 100 strokes every day.
Truth: Brush it to style it only. Brushing pulls hairs out of their follicles and possibly weaken individual strands.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
HAIR STYLES OF 2011 - ON FRINGES, BOBS, TRIMS and CROPS
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Spring 2011 will be upon us quicker than we know with new trends in hair colouring, styles and cuts.
It is all about revival, bringing back the most iconic styles of the 20th century, with quality. With styles and colours, the best of 2010 is resurfacing.
From messy waves to meticulous braids, you won’t want to miss out, so grab your Veaudry My Curl curling irons, because one trend that never goes out of style is volume.
Fringes are also big, with an off-to-the-side swoop or an eyebrow-grazing fringe that is tapered at the corners.
Old faithful, the bob, is back but longer and with a fringe, making it modern, not too blunt or overly layered.
Growing your hair? Ask for a health trim with long layers for movement.
Buns go low with a side parting. To get this look, start with a side parting. Next, pull hair into a low ponytail, making sure to cover the ears. Then twist the ponytail into a loose knot. Remember, a too-tight style will look overly severe, so keep it loose for a touch of bohemian flair. Finish the look with L’Oréal Professionnel Tec Ni Art Crystal Gloss for amazing shine.
The cool pixie cut, often worn by Victoria Beckham, is not as choppy as previously sported, but a blunt cut, hugging the shape of your head. To get that cropped look, use L’Oréal Professionnel TE Lumi Controle.
Hair in 2011 is all about strong cuts, and colour doesn’t disappoint. Platinum blonde features as one of the colour trends for spring as well as a variety of blonde shades, which means you can be in vogue irrespective of what shade suits you.
Keep your blonde hair well toned and shiny with Redken’s Blonde Glam range.
Be careful though – über bright red hair will highlight all the possible flaws on your face. Kérastase’s Chroma Riche Range will take care of your flaming red locks.
Brown hair suits most skin tones and 2011 is no exception for this colour. There are many shades to choose from, depending on which one suits your complexion, from dark chocolate brown, light caramel or a wonderful coffee. To keep your rich brown hair in tip-top condition, L’Oréal Professionnel’s Vitamino Range will help you.
All your efforts will be in vain if you go to all the trouble of choosing the right colour but don’t complement it with the right home hair care regimen.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
THE TRUTH ABOUT ORGANIC HAIR PRODUCTS
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Beauty and skincare have been latching onto the concept of 'organic' for the longest time and to this day, this word has gained cult status as people become more conscious and weary of the chemicals they use.
Last year, the organic and natural cosmetics industry hit an all-time high of $7 billion! Botanical brands have been growing 20% annually and are expected to double in market share in the coming years.
People aren't just eating organic, they are bathing, wearing, breathing and sleeping on it. (heard of the organic bed anyone?)
But here's the truth…
Organic isn't really organic unless…
It is certified by the USDA which is the ONLY organization that is qualified to certify something (anything) as organic.
Basically, you can't say something is organic unless all ingredients used, even in the packaging and production, meet USDA's stringent standards required for organic food.
But here's the catch…
USDA certified organic product is still allowed a certain percentage of non-organic ingredients.
This means that even though a product contains 70% organic ingredients and the rest well…nondescript…it can be still labeled 'organic'.
Which is a pretty scary thing because a beauty product can contain 70% water and 30% synthetic chemicals and still be labeled 'organic'. Uh huh…
Loads of personal care companies do it. And they all claim to be 'natural' and 'organic'.
So how do you really know if organic is truly organic?
Always read the labels and check them thoroughly.
If the USDA label is missing but the word 'organic' or 'natural' is plastered all over the packaging warning sirens should come up. The product might not be organic after all. GASP!
But organic doesn't necessarily mean the product will suit you completely. Organic products can sometimes cause allergic reaction or after effects depending on your allergies or sensitiveness to the ingredients.
So while it may be 100% organic, it might not necessarily be better for your skin. Now that's food for thought.
Source:
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1714683_1714675_1714289-1,00.html
http://www.bellasugar.com/Get-Facts-Behind-Organic-Beauty-1078787
Monday, August 8, 2011
HAIR AND OLIVE OIL - BUSTING OLD WIVES TALES ON HAIR TREATMENTS
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Thursday, August 4, 2011
HOT TIPS ON KEEPING YOUR LOVELY LOCKS RED
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- To maintain a hot red colour, DiBiase, advises gentleness to get six weeks wear. Wash red hair less and always use a colour care shampoo. "But it's obviously not going to have the same intensity, throughout."
- Keep all colours looking fresh by booking in for a hairline T-bar retouch between the full-colour job. This quick touch-up will hide regrowth and greys. A mascara brush can come in handy for emergency cover-ups.
- Use colour-safe shampoo, but also bear in mind a choice to suit your hair type, with frizzy hair particularly benefiting from some curl control. "Now there's products that do both."
- Use powders, thickeners and dry shampoo for quick style fixes. "If I wanted to retexturise my hair because I've been working all day and I'm going out, a bit of powder or thickener through it works a treat."
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
CAN'T TAKE RED? AUSTRALIAN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR SAYS ANYONE CAN
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"At the moment it's red, red, red," says the two-time Australian Hairdresser of the Year, during a trip to talk trends with New Zealand stylists. Asked if red is really going to appeal widely, she says: "Can everyone wear a red lipstick? It's a matter of finding the right tone of red, it's the pigment in it that suits your skin tone."
Or, in other words, yes, you can do it, but don't just slap on any old red colour from a box, get professional help to find the right shade.
DiBiase has been advising hairdressers how to give that advice, by looking at their client's eye and skin tones to identify if they would best suit a coppery red or a more blue-based shade. For those with yellow pale skin a coppery hair base looks really beautiful, she says, but those who are pinky pale are best to go into more blue-toned reds. "It doesn't mean you go plum or violet, it just changes the undertone slightly."
This degree of subtlety takes work and if a client has a dark base, hair needs to be lightened first to get the right red result.
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A few months ago DiBiase judged the L'Oreal Colour Trophy in Auckland so she's familiar with what she describes as the "edgy" work of our best stylists, with the winning look an example of where blonde hair is heading, away from the more obvious highlights.
"Colour is strong, but we've got smarter, it's not about stripes and skunks, it's about having lots of colour that you can't see and you can't work out where it starts and finishes, so it melts through.
Pastel is big for blondes as shown by Lady Gaga on her American Vogue cover outing. Shades such as beige pink, strawberry and apricot on a blonde base look amazing, says DiBiase. "Having those colour highlights coming up to summer through a beautiful blonde, you'll just see it in the light." The subtlety is key. "People go 'what is that in your hair'?"
Even those hot reds are not all necessarily solid colour. "They've got highlights in there, or they're darker underneath and a bit lighter on top."
Balayage (sometimes called hair dipping or colour painting) is now more toned down, warmer and glossy. For summer the grown out, rawer more robust look will still figure, but in caramel tones, and with not so obviously dark roots and light ends. Good examples, says DiBiase, include Abbey Lee pre her recent platinum show style and fellow Australian model Lara Bingle's look which has a light base and warm golden tones.
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This can work for brunettes also, playing with shades of chocolate or into the reds.
DiBiase, who is off to India and Taiwan to run more training for L'Oreal, says she learns on the road too. In Asia she has found an impressive line up of techniques to lighten hair, for those seeking popular brown and caramel tones.
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Wishing all our muslim friends Selamat Berpuasa.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
PINK IS THE NEW BLACK - SHOCKING HAIR COLOURS YOU'LL LOVE
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