Hair is the richest ornament of women said Martin Luther, hair is everything some others say and hair is your crowning glory they all say.

Hair extension is the perfect resolution out of this for any woman. Long hair and Lace Wigs is something that many women desire to have but few are chance enough to have this naturally.

Something which is in vogue whether it is about lace front wigs hairstyle, dress, shoes or jewellery does not mean that one has to adopt that. The trick lies in select what suits you and what does not, and this is completely applicable for hairstyles. Natural Hair extension is one process that you can make use for increasing the length of your hair or the volume of your hair.

The hair is a very important component of your overall look and understandably you will not like to take any chances with this. Make sure that you see the stylist before undergoing the process for a consultation session. Talk to the stylist about the whole thing, whatever doubts or queries that you have in your mind must be clarified before you undergo the process. Hair extension is a complicated process, so you must make sure that the stylist has the experience and the ability to do hair extensions without any hassles. Go for natural hair extensions as opposed to artificial ones. Natural hair always looks better and make sure that the colour and texture match your natural hair perfectly.

Scheli, is a recognized specialist on the subject of Hair extensions. She is the creator of the popular signature collection Lavish. Her website, www.hairworksintl.com provides a wealth of information including a resource centre packed with instructional videos, collections and how to guides.

A lace wig is truly the definitive for some wig wearer. Lace wigs and lace fronts wigs have freshly been seen on the streets since the attractiveness of some well seen celebrity who openly wear the wigs and lace front additions. Lace wigs and lace fronts are the newest ticket out there. Lace wigs were initially only found in the theatre, the silver screen or on those who had the connections to have one made for them.

Through the method of dressmaking the lace front wig base the wig maker will take into effect the finished hair extensions and style to be sure that the lace is place so the hair can be ventilated / tied into the base going in the accurate direction for the complete style. They are different from wigs as we generally know them because they are usually made or at least “tailored” to fit the individual. A lace wig is made completely of a soft French or Swiss lace in several sections and the wig maker will take darts in the lace to make the material contour the head and because of this it is possible to get a glove tight fit for the wearer.

The wig maker will usually start at the nape area and work up on the back of the wig followed by the sides and then working on the top. Once the wig maker gets to the top and front area they will usually switch their ventilating needle to only pick up one hair for each knot. This allows the wig maker to make very small tight knots that are virtually impossible to be seen. The real art for the wig maker is of course the frontal area. The single hair knots, placement and hair direction has to look and move like natural hair and should not be noticeable to the eye.

Once a lace wig is completed, dressed or styled and placed on the head a small amount of lace adhesive is placed on the skin where the edge of the lace will sit, allowed to get tacky and then the lace is pressed into the adhesive where it disappears into the skin. Once the adhesive is completely dry normal daily make up can be applied and the wearer is ready to go.

Lots of Locks is featured in the Orange County Register & Coastline Pilot this week.  Check it out!

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Third-ranked home shopping network ShopNBC has been struggling, and its strategy now is to diversify and not depend so much on jewelry sales. As a result, it is becoming more and more like QVC and HSN every day. It’s no big surprise, since ShopNBC is now run by former QVC executives.

Tuesday’s ShopNBC Top Value of the Day are clip-in hair extensions from hair stylist Ted Gibson, at $100 a pop.

Does any of that sound familiar? Well, QVC just rolled out a line of hair extensions, Hairdo by Jessica Simpson & Ken Paves, from the blonde singer’s hair stylist Paves.

That Paves/Simpson line used to be on HSN, but switched over to QVC. We could swear that TV chef Rachael Ray was wearing hair extensions of some sort — maybe from Paves — when she appeared on QVC last week, despite her claim she was growing out her hair. Last time we saw her, her hair was chin-length, and it was down her shoulders when she appeared on QVC.

Despite the exit of Paves and Simpson. HSN still sells hair extensions from Toni Bratton.

The Gibson hair extensions are all part of ShopNBC’s first beauty and style week.

If you are anything like me, you want super long hair but haven’t been given the ability by our maker.  That is why we have hair extensions people.  Now, let me explain to you…there are lots and lots and lots of options when it comes to getting length for your strands.  I have been petrified to take the lunge toward long locks…simply because I’ve seen such bad hair extensions…ones you can point out a mile away…We aren’t a fan of those at The Living Room.  We have hair extension specialists to ensure you of looking more like Rapunzel and less like Britney.

We offer individual protein bonds, beaded bonds, wefts- braided and beaded all ranging from as low as $$$100-2000+ depending on the type of extension and type of hair along with how much hair you need.

The maintenance… Individuals are 2-6 months and Wefts are 6 weeks to 3 months.  You will need to readjust/tighten the extensions.

It takes a little bit of time to get used to the process as well as the feeling of having beads of hair in your mane.  The price of beauty is a steep one sometimes.Nothing is better than a full head of hair. We like big hair and we cannot lie.

yesterday, i bought a set of makeup for 18bucks which is actually a $50 value from Icing

Contents:
50 wells of e/s
4 lip gloss pots
3 bronzers
3 blushers
2 compact powders ( dark and light )
1 lip gloss wand
1 mascara
1 eyeliner
1 lip liner
2 e/s applicators
1 brush
1 sponge

* i dont really like evrythign on the box, i gotta be honest with that ehe, well i like the eyeshadows, lip gloss and the bronzers, i used the compact powders in contouring because one is dark and one is light.

FOTD / HOTD

* hair- i clipped on hair extensions because i miss having long hair

I was so bored and then eventually played lol
i tried tweety bird eyes *inspiration*
lol

then i drew a heart shape on my lips

**done ,
still learning makeup-ing
xD

‘Ello, ello! I’m back from glaringly hot and sunny Kota Kinabalu, where Mr. Panda & I had a short weekend and a long day of pre-wedding photography. Didn’t bring my Mac with me, so quite malas to blog on the weekend. Not that there was any time. We literally landed at midnight, got settled, woke up with the birds the next day and had a full day of shooting, followed by some private sister time with the youngest Panda princess, Ning, at City Mall (where I also managed to select and pay for my “Guo Da Li” package. More on that later.)

We were supposed to leave at 6.40pm the next day, and before that, meet with the pastor, attend church etc. But Airasia retimed the flights early which meant we had to cancel the church plans and go off to the airport really early instead.

So anyway, back to the photography. We picked Aru Bridal, mostly because of Babyduck’s recommendation, and also because they were housed in a beautiful colonial bungalow with a pretty garden, and located right across the beach. I like that we won’t have to waste any time traveling too far from one scenic venue to the next. More bang for the buck, if you ask me. Less time spent traveling = more shots = higher possibility of picking something you really like from the pile. Considering Mr. Panda & myself (not exactly the poster bride & groom you’d find on top of a cake), we’ll need all the help we can get. So picking a bridal house with such outstanding readily accessible snap-points is a huge plus. And you know what, it wasn’t expensive either!

We got there by 9 am, and I got into hair & makeup for the first shots, and it just went on from there until lunchtime. Mr. Panda & I snuck back home to grab a bite & to chat with Mom. He took some snaps of me in my “supermodel makeup & hair”.

I had temporary human hair extensions clipped on, courtesy of my darling Babyduck, who had left them at the bridal studio. Makeup was by a nice lady called Hong, from Aru Bridal. The diamante “BRIDE” tank-top is from Victoria’s Secret. I couldn’t resist the kitsch factor. Jeans are old, by MANGO. Makeup here is a bit garish for day-to-day but works beautifully in photos.

I wasn’t trying for the Hooter-girl pout here. Honest! It just happened to look that way! Mr. Panda brings out the “miaowwww” in me, I guess.

Here’s a close-up of Bridezilla, as you’ve never seen her before. The makeup artist was raving about Babyduck’s hair extensions, since I didn’t have any volume or sheen in my own pathetic undernourished crowning glory. So we determined that for my actual wedding day, I had to have proper extensions ready so she can do her magic! I desaturated the colour in this picture because the bright makeup was a bit much for me.

I made this sepia-toned to cover the fact that Mr. Panda took a blurry picture!

The Shoot

The weather on the morning of the shoot was perfect. Blue skies, the sun was shining, everything we needed for a perfect day of shooting. Mr. Panda was as stiff as a board of course. At one point, the photographer Lotty (poor woman) took me aside and asked me to “please make him smile”. I did my best, nothing worked, until I glared into his eyes (I’m sure it must’ve looked loving and intimate in the photos, but trust me, it wasn’t a loving kinda glare). And I said, “Darling. Smile. Now.” He seemed to think it was funny, and burst out laughing. *bemused* Well, whatever works. As for the results, (will post them later when we get the soft copies), well, my mother laughed out loud and commented on Mr. Panda’s apparent inability to smile. He looked like he was suffering throughout. I shoulda made him do some kungfu moves.

Bridezilla’s Tips on Pre-wedding Photo Engagements, based on experience:

1. The photographer was nice to work with, and took really pretty scenic shots, but provided little posing guidance, preferring to let the clients be natural. However, when working with non-professional models who collectively have about 40kg to lose, there should have been more direction on posing in such a way as to be flattering. Most photographers revert to the old fomulaic poses; face the camera with your back, and then turn back to look at the camera, for eg. Now when we did that, my back-fat and the underarm flab looked obscenely huge, and Mr. Panda suddenly developed a third chin!

Solution? Trust your instincts, and ask the photographer to show you on the little screen after a doubtful shot. If you look awful there, you can put your foot down and say no, when they request certain other shots. Remember, you’re the director here.

You and hubby should do your homework beforehand, and pose in front of the mirror or get hubby to take pictures of you posing, and then swap. Read websites, magazines, close your eyes and think up creative ways to present yourselves in a way that fits your personalities. But ultimately, you should be the one to know which poses flatter you best, what’s your best side, etc. Be more proactive. You’ll reap the benefits later.

2. The makeup was fine, but the updo for my bridal shoot wasn’t the look I was after. I should’ve brought pictures of the hairstyle I wanted, just to give her a visual reference. Remember: there’s no such thing as being TOO prepared. 

3. I’m particular about accessories, and the generic rhinestone stuff they have in most studios really don’t turn me on. I should’ve brought my own accessories. In fact, I should’ve had a clearer concept of the entire shoot instead of leaving it to the photographer who does not know my taste nor should she be expected to. Bridezilla dropped the ball there.

4. Make sure that your hubby removes all keys and mobile-phones etc from his pockets. It distorts the shape of his silhouette and can ruin an otherwise pretty picture. Mr. Panda’s Nokia was clearly outlined in one of my all-time favourite shots, and now we can’t enlarge it. I’m still miffed with him. WHO BRINGS A MOBILE PHONE IN HIS PANT POCKET WHEN TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS???!!

5. Make sure that hubby keeps his jacket buttoned during formal portraits. An unbuttoned jacket gives a sloppy unkempt appearance and can spoil the picture. The problem is, most photographers concentrated on the bride to make sure she looks great in the photos, and not so much on the man. Hey. Who wants to LOOK like they’re married to a sloppy, pudgy idiot with three chins??

6. Little things matter. When he is seated, is the gap between his hem and the top of his socks showing? TACKY. Is his tie crooked? BAD. Is he sweating? What about his fingers? His teeth? And the bride…are her boobs looking like they’re about to fall out of the bustier? Is the ‘lean forward cross your arms’ pose too obscene? I had to call a stop to the ‘lean forward, hubby please stand behind her and put your hands on her waist’ poses the photographer was so keen on doing. Looked a bit x-rated to me. Also, be aware of your surroundings. Our absolute fave shot couldn’t be used because the photographer’s assistant decided to position us next to a giant light bulb that added nothing to the ‘framing’ of the picture.

I must say though, we had a lot of fun doing this shoot. The people are great, the photographer was really dedicated, and the price is good, and with a bit of proactivity on our part and experience on theirs, this might be an outstanding adventure! Mr. Panda & I are already planning to take more pictures after the wedding. We like pictures, and once we’ve lost all the weight we’re supposed to, this might be a good way to celebrate. 

Props to Lotty, for being so dedicated and staying till 1.30am to rush the proofs for us before we had to depart the next day. We asked for about 6 pictures to be edited first, for our wedding website, and another 1 for Mom to put in the wedding announcement and the reception invitations. We’ll be getting the fully edited soft copies next week. I can’t wait!

Once they’re uploaded in our wedding website, it will be time to announce our engagement to our friends.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Good morning friends. Some women do have very short and thin eyelashes. And they want to look that thicker. So there is this fake eyelashes (false eyelashes). Have you ever tried to wear fake eye lashes? I tried ones and at first it’s difficult but when you have a constant practice you will find it easy to wear.

Many women do like to wear false eyelashes. I believe they are the best alternative to a fuller lashes. Some usually use full band lashes whenever they have occasion to attend. It’s the easiest to apply.

But for personal use, individual lashes are others preference, because they are the most natural-looking and are like hair extensions. You can use black or brown, but mixing the two colors is ideal. You have to trim before you use them. Or you can trim them yourself using eyebrow scissors. Use your own lashes as your guide. False eyelashes should be the same length as your natural lashes. [1] Before attaching the fake eyelashes, curl your lashes first and line your eyes with a dark brown or black pencil. This will help conceal the lash roots. [2] Equip yourself with your supplies: eyebrow scissors to trim, tweezers to apply, the lashes and the glue. [3] Put a drop of lash glue on a hard surface (the outside of the case holding the lashes is perfect) and let it dry for a minute. [4] Hold the lash tip with tweezers and dip the root in the glue. Give it a few seconds to dry a little. [5] Starting at the outer corner, wedge the glued lashes between your natural lashes and hold it in place for a few seconds. A couple of clusters at the outer corners of the upper lashes are usually enough, but you can also use them to fill in any sparse areas.

This place is tops in my book the best Hair Extensions you ever seen and the work is outstanding.