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Back to School Hair Extensions

Getting your kids ready for the coming school year can be a mission in itself, but for those of you with little girls, you have an additional task: back to school hair. Whether your daughter is starting kindergarten or on their way to the dorms, you want them to look their best and to feel great about their look. But what do you say when your daughter says “Mom, I want hair extensions, too”?

Well, you’ve upgraded your own style with premium hair extensions and your daughter has fallen in love with your softy, shiny look. Why wouldn’t she want to make a splash on the first day of school the way you do every day at work? Well, here are some questions to ask yourself before you allow your daughter to get hair extensions:

Is she old enough to take care of them?

When you have premium hair extensions, you must take care of them. If you get your daughter hair extensions, she should be old enough and mature enough to treat them well. That includes washing, brushing and wrapping your head at night. Few elementary school age children have the maturity to do that.

Does she understand the permanence of them?

Sew in hair extensions usually stay in place for six to eight weeks. That’s a long time to some children. Do you think your daughter might get tired of them after a couple of weeks? If so, maybe you should consider something less permanent, like a clip in ponytail.

Is the cost worth it?

If you’re going to get your daughter hair extensions, you must go with premium luxury tangle free ones. You have taught her about quality and that you get what you pay for so don’t go the cheap route. You want her style to last a long time and be reusable. But quality hair isn’t cheap so be prepared to spend money. If your child is old enough, maybe you can work out a deal where she shoulders some of the costs or does chores around the house in exchange.

Heading back to school? Guarantee that you’ll be at the head of the class with premium hair extensions and hair care products from the Look Hair and Makeup Boutique. And be the first in your school with the scoop on hair news with The Look’s monthly e-newsletter.

What Does Remy Mean Anyway?

Remy. That word is thrown around a lot in the hair extension world, but do you know what it means? Remy (also spelled Remi) hair extensions are considered the best hair extensions choices out there. Read on to discover the facts behind Remy hair extensions and why it should be number one on your hair extension wish list.

Remy hair extensions come from India, where most of the hair extensions are “temple” hair. Hindis, as show of faith, have their hair shaved as a sacrifice to the god Vishnu. The temple then sorts, washes and dyes their hair for sale.

You can match Remy hair extensions to nearly any hair texture. Caucasian. African American. Spanish. You name it, Remy can blend in it. And there’s nothing worse than a beautiful head of luxury hair extensions that just won’t blend in with your natural hair.

Remy hair is known for its amazing quality. It is shorn very close to the root, leaving the cuticles intact. Each strand is handpicked, guaranteeing that all the hair cuticles are facing the same way. This gives you a smooth, glossy finish that looks and feels amazing. It also doesn’t shed or fall out as you comb it.

Are Remy hair extensions cheap? Absolutely not. But just like anything else, you get what you pay for. If you want cheap hair, you’re going to get a cheap looking hairstyle that doesn’t last but so long. Remy hair extensions can be reused over and over again to create full, luxurious hairstyles.

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Tyra Gets De-Weaved

“Guess What! I'm rockin' my REAL hair on my talk show September 8th. No fake hair at all! Will be the hair coming out of my scalp! 4 all 2 C! No ponytails, no ballet bun head. hair will be out and free!”

Tyra Banks, former supermodel, creator of America’s Next Top Model and host of the Tyra Banks talk show, made a big announcement through Twitter this week. On the September 8^th premiere of her talk show, self-diagnosed weave addict will be going weave-free.

Tyra has always been open about her use of hair extensions and frequently dole them out during America’s Next Top Model makeovers. According to the talk show diva, she’s got hair extensions in every color, even Kool-Aid red. She has joked more than once that not even her mama knows what her real hair looks like.

But according to Ms. Banks, September 8, 2009 has been declared National Real Hair Day. All of her viewers will get to see exactly what she looks like without her hair extensions, ponytails or lace fronts. And she’s inviting all of her viewers to go natural with her.

And we’re all for it. Even if you’re using the best luxury hair extensions, everyone needs to give their do a little break every now and again. So go ahead and go natural on September 8^th with Tyra. Then check out The Look Hair and Makeup Boutique for 100% human, tangle free premium hair extensions on September 9^th.

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Is Your Makeup Safe?

Finding makeup that matches your style and skin tone is hard enough. And if you’re buying the good stuff, it can definitely take a chunk out of your wallet. So you want to use every bit of our makeup if possible.

But you can’t always do that. Makeup doesn’t last forever and using old or expired cosmetics just isn’t safe. You run the risk of spreading bacteria all over your face and contracting infections.

Check the guidelines below to see if you’re using old makeup:

Liquid Foundation—Foundations with pumps shouldn’t be used for more than nine to twelve months. Bottled foundations won’t last nearly as long because each time you dip your fingers or a makeup applicator in it, you’re exposing the entire bottle to bacteria. These should be tossed out in between six and nine months.

Powder—Pressed powders, blushes and eyeshadows can last up to a year as long as  you don’t see any changes in consistency and keep the makeup applicator clean with mild soap and warm water.

Mascara—Three to four months is all that mascara can last. It is especially dangerous to use old mascara because it exposes bacteria to your eyes.

Eyeliner—A pencil eyeliner can still go strong for as long as two years. Liquid eyeliner has to replace by six months. And if you get any kind of eye infection, throw out all of the eye makeup you’ve been using and start from scratch after you’ve healed.

Lipstick—These, as well as gloss, can last up to two years, unless you see any changes in consistency or coloring.

If any of your makeup is older than it should be, toss it immediately. At least this gives you the chance to go out and buy more. Be sure to put Model in a Bottle finishing spray on your list to give your look lasting power.

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