It’s no secret that I wear wigs from time to time while I am growing out my natural hair. I mean, who doesn’t these days? Beyoncé has a wig stash that I would die to get my hands on. But since human hair wigs can cost as much as $2,000 per unit, most people buy synthetic wigs as a budget friendly alternative. Although affordable, synthetic pieces don’t last as long as human hair; they become dry and matted with wear, and can only be manipulated for so long before you have to shelve it. But with the advancing technology of high heat synthetic fibers, there are many different methods to extend the…
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The Secret To Making Synthetic Wigs Look Like New For Up To A Year
Having her–the wig–was one thing, but maintaining her lifespan was another. So I did some research and found that maintaining my synthetic wigs shouldn’t have cost me as much as I was spending pre-Sandy. Gone were the days of spending money at the beauty store, because the one thing I needed was in my possession all along: FABRIC SOFTENER. Synthetic wigs’ new best friend! While synthetic wigs are a financially friendly alternative to human hair wigs, they do have their downsides. One huge drawback is that they tend to lose shape and style when the synthetic fibers develop static electricity or cling. Basically, static cling is caused by negatively charged…
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Makeup Review: Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Palette
Today I’m sharing my thoughts on the Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Eyeshadow Palette with you. This palette is part of the Holiday 2015 release and I bought it from Sephora as soon as I saw it go online. It has really cute, vinyl record inspired packaging. The bright shades inside are laid out in a color wheel shape. The inner circle of colors is a mix of neutrals. The name of this palette comes from one of Kat’s favorite tattoos, meaning “My Crazy Life” in Spanish. Kat Von D Beauty is proudly cruelty free. Where to Buy Sephora Price $59 ($110 value, 24 eyeshadows each .04 oz) About Kat Von…
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15 Seconds: Give Me Glam
A video posted by Naomi Blake (@naythemua) on Jan 30, 2016 at 5:13am PST
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Winterize Your Hair Regimen With These 4 Tips From Our Fav Youtube Gurus
Whether you are natural or relaxed, maintaining healthy hair should always be your first goal. “Good hair” isn’t inherently long, wavy, or straight – it is instead hair that retains its length, its moisture, its elasticity, its sheen, its smoothness, and healthy ends. In addition to what we believe are quintessential methods on how to winterize your hair regimen, we spoke to popular YouTube hair and beauty gurus of all different hair textures to get their input on some of the tips and tricks of their winter hair care regimens. Whether you have locs, rock your natural curl, or keep it sleek and chic with a relaxed hair look, look…
