http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog Human Hair Extensions Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe to the Perfect Locks Hair, Fashion, and Beauty Blog for the latest in hair extension news from PerfectLocks.com. http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/video-tutorial-how-to-wash-your-weave/ http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/video-tutorial-how-to-wash-your-weave/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:12 +0000 Perfect Locks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=4644 Read Full Article...]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/video-tutorial-how-to-wash-your-weave/feed/ 0 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/ode-to-the-90s-box-braid-hairstyles-are-trending/ http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/ode-to-the-90s-box-braid-hairstyles-are-trending/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:14 +0000 Perfect Locks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=4620 It seems like box braids have returned with a vengeance as one of the hot new hairstyles.  Janet Jackson, who is the reason for the phrase “Poetic Justice braids”, was recently spotted rocking her signature ‘do and R&B superstar Brandy returned to the style in her video for Put It Down.  Box braid hairstyles are very low maintenance and as summertime approaches, it will be perfect poolside hair! To keep the look current, try medium sized waist length braids and please for the love of all things holy, do NOT burn the ends with a lighter!  Instead the ends loose...
Read Full Article...]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/ode-to-the-90s-box-braid-hairstyles-are-trending/feed/ 0 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/advantages-of-wearing-a-closure-with-your-weave/ http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/advantages-of-wearing-a-closure-with-your-weave/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:54 +0000 Perfect Locks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=4617 Closures are becoming increasingly popular, but many women still do not understand their purpose.  Closures are specialized hair pieces in which the strands are hand-tied to a lace or silk base.  The result is a piece that is sewn down to your braided hair that may be parted freely in any direction for a natural appearance without having to leave ANY of your natural hair exposed.  There are many advantages of wearing a closure with your weave including: True protective hairstyle.  None of your hair is exposed allowing it to rest and grow.  This works particularly well for ladies who...
Read Full Article...]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/advantages-of-wearing-a-closure-with-your-weave/feed/ 0 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/tricks-for-keeping-your-weave-looking-fresh/ http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/tricks-for-keeping-your-weave-looking-fresh/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 22:48:26 +0000 Perfect Locks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=4555 Not properly caring for your weave can not only leave your hair looking (and smelling!) less than optimal but it can actually damage your real hair beneath.  Of course it is important to keep your hair shampooed and conditioned, but there are a few other tricks to keep your weave looking fresh as the day you had it installed! Co-Washing:  Cleansing your hair with popular cleansing conditioners will keep your hair extensions free from product buildup and keep your hair beneath clean and moisturized.  The awesome thing about these new, gentle sulfate-free formulas is that they clean while conditioning your...
Read Full Article...]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/tricks-for-keeping-your-weave-looking-fresh/feed/ 0 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/how-to-wear-nerd-glasses/ http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/how-to-wear-nerd-glasses/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 22:48:06 +0000 Perfect Locks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=4474 I’ll admit when I first started seeing some of my favorite celebrities and even fellow bloggers rocking oversized wayfarer frames, Steve Urkel immediately came to mind!  Funny as Urkel’s antics on the classic sitcom Family Matters were, a fashion icon he is not!  However, as the popularity of “nerd glasses” increased, my opinion changed; I now own not just one but two pair of plastic oversized glasses!  Although I don’t believe this look is here to stay, I feel extremely cute and trendy when I pull those frames out. I must say my favorite way to wear nerd glasses is ala Miss...
Read Full Article...]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/how-to-wear-nerd-glasses/feed/ 0 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/get-katy-perrys-2013-grammys-hai-in-minutes/ http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/get-katy-perrys-2013-grammys-hai-in-minutes/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 22:47:42 +0000 Perfect Locks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=4492 This works provided your hair is at least chin length or longer.  Prep your hair by flat ironing to straighten.  Our Perfect Locks Silk Serum is...
Read Full Article...]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/get-katy-perrys-2013-grammys-hai-in-minutes/feed/ 0 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/dont-cause-damage-by-wearing-your-weave-too-long/ http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/dont-cause-damage-by-wearing-your-weave-too-long/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:29 +0000 Perfect Locks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=4615 One of the problems with wearing quality human hair extensions is that they never look bad if you care for them properly.   Good problem to have, right?  Let me explain – back in the day, with beauty supply store hair, women judged when their weaves needed to be taken out by how it looked.  The hair became stringy or lost its luster, or the shedding and tangling was unbearable.   You will face neither issue while wearing Perfect Locks hair extensions, which means you cannot gauge your weave’s expiration date by how your hair looks. Sew in weaves will last...
Read Full Article...]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/dont-cause-damage-by-wearing-your-weave-too-long/feed/ 0 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/quick-hairstyles-for-date-night/ http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/quick-hairstyles-for-date-night/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000 Perfect Locks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=4613 Fret not ladies, if you find yourself staring at your reflection thinking wondering what on earth you are going to do with your hair for the evening, here are a few quick but totally date night appropriate hairstyles you can do: French braids: Simply return to your childhood and fashion your hair into a...
Read Full Article...]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/quick-hairstyles-for-date-night/feed/ 0 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/haute-hair-accessories-for-spring/ http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/haute-hair-accessories-for-spring/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 12:57:06 +0000 Perfect Locks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=4566 Hair Flowers:  You can find flower hair pins in the mall at any accessories store like Charming Charlie’s, Claire’s or Forever 21 and they actually have a few floral hair accessories – roses, patterns, lace and more.  Flowers are being affixed to not only hair clips and pins, but also...
Read Full Article...]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/haute-hair-accessories-for-spring/feed/ 0 http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/healthy-foods-for-the-body-and-hair/ http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/healthy-foods-for-the-body-and-hair/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 15:00:58 +0000 Perfect Locks http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/?p=4610 Honey is a natural sweetener that is much healthier than processed white sugar.  Try a adding a teaspoon to your morning smoothies for a natural boost to quench your sweet tooth.  On your hair it is a natural humectant that can soften the strands and attract moisture.  Add it before playing in the sun to naturally lighten your tresses for true honey colored highlights! Avocados are rich in healthy fatty oils such as omega 6 and 12.  Opt for it on your sandwiches in place of your usual mayonnaise spreads for a heart healthy lunch.  On your hair avocados can...
Read Full Article...]]> http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/healthy-foods-for-the-body-and-hair/feed/ 0