Fashion
How To Get Natural Curls: Best 3 Tips and Tricks
Getting natural looking curls can be a challenge if your hair is normally straight. However, there are some techniques you can use to create natural looking curls, such as using bobby pins to make pin curls, rag-rolling your hair, using curlers, and using braids and buns to curl your hair. There are also some things you can do to enhance your curls if your hair already has a bit of wave to it.
1. Adopt the ‘twist and press’ method when drying
We’re all guilty of rough drying our tresses after a shower, but the rigorous motion can crush natural curls and encourage a halo of frizz. Hairstylist Lee Stafford mentions that the much gentler ‘press and twist’ method will preserve curls and provide body.
‘Simply take your towel and press and twist the hair rather than roughly rubbing it back and forth,’ he said. ‘Vigorously rubbing the hair to dry it will push the hair cuticles upwards which creates frizz.’
2. Wash your hair.
Start with hair that is clean and damp, but not soaking wet. If your hair is still dripping wet, blot it with a soft towel to soak up any moisture. You may also want to run a wide-toothed comb through your hair as well to get out all of the tangles.
If you have thick hair, then you may want to blow dry it to get it almost dry. Otherwise, your hair may not dry all of the way overnight and the rag rolls will not work.
You can also wait until after you rag roll your hair to dry it, such as by sitting under a hair dryer with the rag rolls in your hair to set the curls.
3. Use Sea Salt Spray
Sea salt spray isn’t just for creating volume – although it can create plenty of lift. This type of product is also great for beachy curls and waves, and for enhancing any natural kinks and bends in your hair. Sea salt spray usually has a medium hold and a softer finish, so your hair won’t end up crunchy. For best results, spritz it on while your hair is still damp from the shower and use your fingers to form your curls.
Source: gh.opera.news
Fashion
A touch of smock to style up on Easter
Gone were the days when smock was worn only on occasions.
There was this perception that it can only be worn during engagements, weddings and festivals.
Interestingly, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Avonsige has added new touches to the smock, making it a choice for all occasions.
With the new designs, the smock comes in forms of dresses, trousers, bubu dresses and skirts.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Fashion
Evolution of Hair Extensions: Closures and Frontals
The hair and beauty industry has witnessed remarkable advancements over the years, with evolving trends that enhance both aesthetics and versatility.
One of the most significant transformations in hairstyling is the shift from traditional weave-on extensions to modern closures and frontals.
In the late 1990s, weave-ons were the preferred choice for women looking to add length and volume to their natural hair.
However, with contemporary innovations, closures and frontals have emerged as the new standard, providing a seamless, natural appearance while allowing for greater styling flexibility.
These hairpieces have become an essential part of hairstyling for various occasions, including weddings, parties, religious gatherings, and other social events.
Understanding Closures and Frontals serves the common purpose of enhancing hair volume and styling options while creating a natural-looking hairline.
They differ in structure, coverage, and styling versatility:
Frontals: A frontal is a hairpiece that extends from ear to ear, usually measuring 13 inches in width and 4 to 6 inches in depth.
It provides a full hairline and allows for diverse parting styles, offering the illusion of a completely natural hairline.
Frontals are typically sewn onto bundles or used to construct full wigs, allowing for maximum styling flexibility.
Closures: A closure is a smaller hairpiece, often measuring around 4×4 inches, and is placed at the crown or front section of the head. Unlike frontals, closures offer limited parting space, making them suitable for more defined and structured hairstyles.
However, closures are low-maintenance and provide a realistic finish that seamlessly blends with natural hair.
These innovative hairpieces offer a more seamless and natural look, elevating confidence and allowing for versatile styling options.
As the industry continues to evolve, closures and frontals remain a preferred choice for women seeking sophisticated, stylish, and convenient hair solutions.
By Georgina Boadiwaa Ntim
