Want These Waves? Then you need these!

 

  If you love luscious waves and covet the fab hair of Celebrity Hairnistas like Kim Kardashian, then flexible rods need to be the next addition to your hair arsenal. (more)

The video below gives the low-down on these easy to use rollers:

“Bendy hair curlers are made of a soft, flexible foam, which sits gently on the head to create voluminous curls. A basic rolling technique, which starts at the tip of the hair and works its way up to the scalp, and the right amount of tension will help you create that beautiful, bouncy head of hair using bendy hair curlers. These curlers are ideally suited to a slightly longer length of hair because they can remain secure on the head.

1. Part your hair down the middle back of your head into two even sections. Drape each section of hair over your shoulder.
2. Pull out a section of hair near the back of the head that measures between one to two inches, depending on the thickness of your hair. Thicker hair will require rolling smaller sections of hair, while you can roll finer hair in larger chunks.
3. Brush the section of hair with a hairbrush from the roots to the tips. Spray with a setting product from root to tip. Be careful to only lightly spray the section, rather than drenching the hair.
4. Place the bendy curler at the tip of the hair and tuck the tips under the bendy curler. Roll the curler up towards your scalp, keeping a steady tension between the hair roots and the curler.
5. Bend the bendy curler into a "U" shape once the curler hits the scalp. Be sure that the bendy curler hits the scalp. If necessary, bend the curler into a complete "O" shape to hold loose hair in place.
6. Allow hair to set for a few hours. The hair should be completely dry from the setting product before you remove the curlers. To remove the bendy curlers, unbend from the "O" or "U" shape and unwind. Once you have removed all of the bendy curlers, tousle the curls gently with your fingers. “

You can vary the size of the rods depending on the size of waves/curls you’re looking for.  These require no heat so there is no risk of damage to your hair or your hair extensions.  These rods at varying sizes can be found at your local Sunny’s starting at only $3.99.

Product Spotlight: Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo

Whenever I straighten my hair... I love it the first few days....but catch me on day 3 and I am an oily mess.  I have tried powders,  dry shampoos of every type but recently I have found my new love: Oscar Blandi Volumizing Dry Shampoo

The shampoo goes on clear and has a neutralizing odor nothing too strong.   The trick that I learned is that you must use dry shampoo before you need it!  This dry shampoo is perfect because it doesn't leave a build up and isn't drying.  Instead it infuses your hair with texture and volume. 

I'd highly recommend this dry shampoo to anyone with strand by strand extensions.  It allows you to keep your roots free from oil and sweat so that the extensions don't slide out your hair before they are ready to come out.


Does anyone have any dry shampoo that they prefer?

Halloween & Hpnotiq at Sunny's

We are so excited for Halloween this year!  We are hosting a Halloween Cocktail Party on Halloween. 

We can't think of a better way to pre-party for Halloween than sipping on Hpnotiq and noshing on cocktail cupcakes as you get your last minute finishes to your sexy costume.  Whether you need lashes, accessories or a great afro wig stop by and start off Halloween with Sunny's!

Removing your Extensions: A primer

We all hate to take out our extensions, no matter how beautiful you are you just feel less pretty when you lose your 4-12 ounces of someone else's luxurious locks.  But the key to wearing hair extensions is to understand that they are the ultimate accessory not neccesity.

So here a few tips on removing your hair extensions without damaging your hair:

1. Prep your hair for removal with a good hot oil treatment.  Saturate your tresses with either olive, coconut or a blend of tea tree oil & jojoba.   This protects and soothes the cuticles of your hair and prevents tangles.  (tip if you can't reach your hair because it is in a sew-in make use a color application bottle to reach the hair in braids)

2.  VISIT A SALON:  especially if you are taking out strand by strand extensions!  You want to go to a stylist who is certified and trained in hair extensions removal.  If you have a sew in make sure your stylist is aware they will be removing your extensions before your appointment.

3. Once your extensions are completely removed DO NOT WET!  Take the time with your tresses. There is a lot of shed hair that needs to come out.  Please start with your fingers to comb through your hair and then move to a wide tooth comb.  Now is a good time to reapply a heavier oil to ensure you aren't causing any breakage.

4. Wash your hair in two- four sections depending on how much hair you have.  This will further ensure that you aren't contributing to tangles.  Do not agitate the hair too much during your first shampoo. Focus on the scalp but don't agitate the hair too much.

5. Do a protein treatment.  Depending on how much breakage you have.  Follow with a light moisturizing conditioner.

6. Know when to take a break from extensions!!!  If you have had at least two sets of extensions back to back or have had extensions in for more than six months consecutively...time to take a break!!

7. Tips on taking a break from extensions:  Skip the clip in and opt for a fun custom made ponytail.  With your hair in a ponytail people won't notice that you don't have your hair is as much.  Even better... experiment with the new braid trend everyone is rocking.   Give yourself at least 2 weeks with nothing on your scalp and nothing agitating your hair!