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Fall Color Trends

It’s a good idea to change your style up as each season approaches. Hair color is no exception. Whether you’re spending thousands of dollars at the top salons or doing it at home with a box color kit, you want your hair color to reflect the fact that we’re right smack in the middle of fall.

Most people think that fall hair color must be dark, thinking of blacks, chocolates or auburns. But the truth is that your fall hair color should be a cooler tone, which includes platinum blondes and plums. Just remember that darker hair reflects shine better than lighter hair. It’s also easier to hide breakage and dullness in dark hair. And if you’re thinking of going darker than chocolate brown, you should let a professional handle it to avoid hair disasters.

Instead of changing your entire hair color, consider trying low lights, which are just the opposite of high lights. Instead of adding streaks of a lighter hair tone to your natural color, you would add streaks of a one shade darker. The idea is to get a rich, darker look without looking mousey or plain. Low lights also mean that you don’t have to worry about whether your new look will mesh with your skin tone. There’s also less maintenance.

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Guess Who's Wearing Hair Extensions

There is a stereotype that only black women wear hair extensions. But that’s so untrue! Hair extensions are for any woman who wants to glam up their look without waiting for their own to grow out or in. Women (and some men!) of all colors and creeds use hair extensions to take their look to the next level. Every now and then, we here at the Look Hair and Makeup Boutique like to put a spotlight on hair extensions on celebrities you wouldn’t expect. Who’s in the spotlight now? Kourtney Kardashian.

Kourtney Kardashian is a celebutante, business owner and sometime model. As the oldest member of the Kardashian sisters, she can be seen on the reality TV show Keeping up with the Kardashians.

Kourtney has middle eastern roots and so she doesn’t fit the stereotype of a woman who wears hair extensions. However, in her blog she mentioned how she had cut her hair recently. Even though she loved it, she missed her long hair so much that she started wearing hair extensions to change up her look. Kourtney says she’s waiting for her hair to grow out and is actually being patient about it . . . thanks to hair extensions.

Are you waiting for your natural hair to grow out? Don’t wait! Get your hands on some premium hair extensions from the Look Hair and Makeup Boutique!

Chris Rock's New Hair Piece

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard about Chris Rock’s new documentary Good Hair. He says that the idea to make the documentary came from his daughter asking him why she didn’t have good hair. The movie goes on to visit the iconic Atlanta hair show and even goes to the temples of India, the source of Remy hair extensions.

Although there’s some controversy over how original this movie is or what it has to say about the hair extension industry, Rock has the ability to inject humor into nearly every nook and cranny of this movie. Celebrities like Al Sharpton, Raven Simone and Ice-T all make appearances in Rock’s documentary. The movie also includes actress Nia Long, who hilariously explains what some of us have always known: all’s fair in love and hair.

But Ms. Long has also been giving plenty of interviews lately where she drops a little truth about hair extensions. They are accessories, like your bag or shoes. They add to your look and don’t try to find any other meaning than that. Changing your hair extensions is like changing your outfit. It’s glamorous and fun. And everybody’s wearing them.

Did you see Chris Rock’s Good Hair? And if you did, how do you think it portrayed the hair extension industry?

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Solange Knowles Makes a Bold Hair Change

August was full of celebrity hair news, but none has been so shocking as Solange Knowles being photographed with a nearly all of her hair gone.

Best known for being Beyonce's little sister, Solange has been establishing herself in her own right with movies, clothing lines and two albums.

When asked about going all natural, Solange tweeted that she's not making a statement, just a change. She's done this twice before and wanted to spend a little time without her hair extensions. The later summer weather probably didn't hurt either.

Well, we here at The Look Hair and Makeup  give kudos to Solange mixing it up with her look. One of the great things about wearing hair extensions is that you have the ability to change it up any time you want.

And Solange was probably using the highest quality tangle-free, reusable hair extensions like the ones we sell. So when she's done with her nappy and happy phase, she can reuse her old extensions again.

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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Get Summer Chic with 10 inch Brazilian Hair Extensions

This summer both the Weather Channel and your body is screaming one thing: it's hot!  It's too hot to be dependent on your flat iron or hair dryer.

If you're looking for a look that's low on the maintenance and high on the sexy, the short curly bob is for you.  And while there are plenty of times that you must suffer to look fabulous, this isn't one of them.

Put away the usual straight hair extensions and break out the 10 inch Brazilian short curly hair.  short is sexy.  Just ask the gorgeous Halle Berry who went from cropped pixie do to a long luscious hair extensions and then this short curly bob. 

You know what makes this a summer sexy look?  Summer is all about comfort with a chic twist.  Your summer wardrobe is all about being casual and comfy.  A curly bob will compliment your summer look without being messy or frumpy.  Take both your comfort and your look up a notch with 10 inch Brazilian hair extensions.

Get Your Hair Extensions Ready for the Beach

We’re more than halfway through July and if you haven’t hit the beach or spent a little time poolside, you’re wasting the summer away. Whatever it is keeping you away from having a refreshing dip, it shouldn’t be your hair extensions. Sure, chlorine and salt water are big no-no’s when it comes to quality Remy hair extensions, but you can protect your hair from the elements by taking a few precautions.

The best way to protect your Remy hair extensions is by wrapping it up under a swim cap before you hit the water. Make sure that the swim cap is waterproof. For the ladies who want the added protection, wrap the hair in saran wrap under the swim cap. (Yes, you will look like Conehead in the water. But when it’s all said and done, your hair will be fabulous at the poolside bar afterwards!)

For the divas who need to always look photo ready even in the water, there is another way. After you’ve put on your swimsuit, rinse your hair extensions with fresh water and conditioner. (This will prevent your hair from absorbing so much of the chlorinated or salty water in the ocean or pool.) Then braid your hair into a loose braid and secure with a hair tie to keep your hair from being matted or tangled while you swim.

After the swim, wash your hair extensions immediately with a clarifying shampoo to get rid of all of chlorine or salt from the hair shaft. Follow that up with your normal washing routine. And if you can’t wash the hair extensions right away, at least rinse them with fresh water and put a little leave-in conditioner in until you can perform the whole wash/shampoo routine.

Did you ruin your hair extensions with an impromptu dip in the pool? Did the ocean’s salt water turn your weave into dreadlocks? This time buy quality reusable Remy hair extensions at The Look Hair and Makeup online store. And for more tips on how to keep your look luscious, sign up for the Look Newsletter.

Hairstylist To The Stars Robert Ramos On Summer Hair Care Tips

The Hair And Makeup Blog had the pleasure to sit down with Hairstylist to the Stars: Robert Ramos at the salon to discuss some of our favorite topics hair and hair care products.  Robert is very warm, personable and knowledgeable about hair.  This is why so many women trust him with styling, coloring and cutting their hair.

Robert Ramos is part owner of the chic West Hollywood's Estilo Salon. Estilo Salon is located on swank Beverly Ave in West Hollywood.  Estilo is The House of Style for hair.  The salon provides all major hair services and provides additional Brazilian Keratin hair treatment, Japanese hair straightening, traditional sew-in hair wefts and keratin hair extensions. 

Robert is the much publicized hairstylist for Jessica Alba and Eva Mendes.  However, Robert has been in the business for many years and has worked with celebrity legends Bette Midler and Pam Grier.  In fact Bette Midler has been Robert's client for 20 years.

Celebrities have been fascinated with Robert for some time but the latest industry buzz is Robert Ramos fresh clean haircare line.  The shampoo is paraben and sulfate free. The styling spray was featured in fall/winter 2009 LA's Fashion Week. It is ideal for people who want hold and touchable tresses.

One of my favorite Robert Ramos product is the leave in conditioner which provides added moisture for the hair. An extra benefit to the leave in conditioner is that it works great on weaves and human hair extensions.  It makes wavy hair extensions look new, provides sheen and helps define curls. The Robert Ramos conditioner has hair friendly ingredients such as silk amino acids, spirulina, ginseng and UV protection.

Here are some of Robert's tip for summer hair:

1. Keep yourself hydrated
2. Eat a healthy diet - what you do on the outside is as important as what you put on  your hair
3. Buy one to two hair care products you know is gonna work
4. Use a daily leave in conditioner - check out Robert Ramos leave in conditioner- great for vacation hair
5. When out in the sun for extended periods use a hat to cover up your hair
6. You are not bound to a ponytail - create a low messy knot instead. A knot provides a stylish summer look

Robert Ramos products are eco friendly and old school inspired.  You can purchase Robert Ramos products online at  http://www.robertramos.com or in select salons.

To book a hair appointment with Hollywood Celebrity Hairstylist Robert Ramos visit Estilo Salon http://www.estilosalonla.com or contact 323-936-6775

Summer Hair Do's

So it’s finally June and summer is officially in full swing. Get ready for beach vacations, flip-flops and the ice cream truck on your street every five minutes. But before you can  start enjoying all these wonderful summertime treats, be prepared for the stress that the hot weather puts on your hair. Make sure your style is a summer hair-do and not a summer hair-don’t by following the following tips:

• Summer humidity is a breeding ground for the frizzies so even think about giving your flat iron a vacation. Avoid heat damage to your hair by using a heat protecting hair spray and making sure that you upgrade to a professional Hair Art Flat Iron.

• Easy up-dos take the work out of styling your hair and keep you cool at the same time. There are tons of ways to put your hair up, but the easiest is to just grab your hair, twist it up and secure it with two bobby pins. Use a high quality smoothing product, like Tancho Stick, to keep the strays in check. 

• Let your hair take the summer off. Salt water and UV waves can wreak havoc on your tresses. Try sew-in weaves. Your own hair is put in neat braids beneath 100 % Remy reusable hair extensions, giving you the look of long luscious hair without exposing your own hair to the summertime elements.

For all the luxury hair products and tools you need to get you through the summer, check out the The Look Hair and Makeup ® online store.

Celebrity Short Hair Styles

There’s an old Italian proverb that says if you want to change your life, you should cut your hair. Maybe that’s not true all the time, but cutting your hair will instantly update your look. A-list celebrities have all been rocking the short styles forever and with summer coming, short hair is one of the hottest trends right now.  And if you ever get tired of short look, you can always pop in a few hair extensions to mix things up.

Low maintenance is a big perk of short hair. You’re automatically cooler in the summer months. You also get to spend less time on your hair everyday. Over time you spend less money on hair products and services. Sienna Miller has often said in interviews that convenience was one of the reasons that she got her her long locks into a short shag.

Although Paris Hilton is a big fan of luxury hair extensions, her real hair is usually styled in a short bob with side swept bangs. There are times when Paris’s style has been a little trashy but her sleek bob upgrades the whole package with just a few snips of the scissors.

Short hair can also give you edgy look that’s hard to pull off with longer locks. Rihanna fohawk is a perfect example. When she was sporting a long look, she was just another C list pop star. Fast forward two years and her new hair has turned her into “a good girl gone bad.”  Pink is another celebrity that sports a short, edgy look. Spikes, fohawks and piecey layers take any short cut to rocker chick chic with the help of a little hair pomade or mini flat iron.

Girls with particularly strong facial features, unusually colored eyes or good bone structures wear short cuts particularly well. Short hair also automatically brings all the attention to your face. A face framing pixie cut can show off all your best features, like Nia Long and Michelle Williams.

For short hair, long hair and everything in between, you can find products and hair care tools at The Look Hair and Makeup ® online store.