Author: Carolyn Clayton
Hair extensions might seem like a new invention but in reality hair additions have been around as far back as the Egyptian times when both men and women work wigs. Since then hair pieces have been in and out of fashion ever since.
In 1800 fake hair was frowned upon and women left their hair to be natural until the Romantic era was in full swing when women wore elaborate Apollo knots. Come the mid Victorian era and hair pieces were used a lot more extensively. Then strangely in the early 20th century Edwardian women wore false hair additions to create the pompadour hairstyle which looked like a woman was wearing a teapot on her head. How that became fashionable I don’t really know!
Around the 1920’s less hair was the big thing so hair pieces took a dive around that time and it wasn’t until the 1940s when long hair came back into fashion and women starting indulging again. Then in the 1960’s big hair was back with a vengeance. Coils were the in thing or the updo as better known to us were seen of many women, this was created by very extravagant human hair pieces. Wigs made from real or fake hair were commonly worn around this time too and carried on into the early 70’s. Come the 80’s and big hair was in but only natural hair. Famous singers wore wigs but that was about it.
In the 1990’s hair pieces or wigs became a lot more affordable to everyone, not just the rich and famous. The famous spice girl Victoria Beckham has been credited for the latest fashion of human hair extensions. When she first got together with her now husband David Beckham it was a time when public interest in the couple was at a all time high and they were both photographed all the time and would be found on the cover or most newspapers and magazines. With this sort of publicity everything about the couple was scrutinised. At that time pictures of Victoria were on the front of every paper or magazine with many different hair styles on view. Some days she had short hair, the next she had long and it was obviously these styles were created thanks to hair extensions. She even spoke about them and explained they were created with natural human hair which caused slight controversy as to where the hair came from.
Since then the trend has become much more widespread with lots of different people using them for different reasons. Teenagers looking for long hair have extensions as do older women trying to replace thinning hair. And many women use them just for special occasions. There are many different materials they are made from including a whole range of fake synthetics ones to gorgeous natural European hair.
Permanent hair extensions can cost a few hundred pounds for each application and they only last up to around 4 months. There are lots of different methods of attaching the hair some safer than others. With permanent hair extensions usually a small group of hair strands are collected which the hair is attached to. There are different types of adhesive including wax, glue, or heat all of which are not that great for your hair. When it comes to removing the extensions chemicals are needed and these can often leave hair damaged. Another option is to have the hair weaved on. It is known as ‘wafting’ and is a much safer option as no chemicals are needed.
The clip-on hair extensions come in a variety of different colours and lengths are the best option for non permanent extensions. They are very easy to use and as long as you get the right hair colour and texture of hair, no one will know your hair is fake. In fact I have sat next to a work colleague for months not realising that her long hair was in fact clip on hair extensions. It was only whilst getting ready for our Christmas works do that she pulled her hair off! I was shocked to say the least as her natural hair was just shoulder length and I had no idea.
About the Author: Carolyn is the webmaster of Inanch Hair Salon London, experts in Great Lengths Hair Extensions London.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – History of Hair Extensions
During the past few weeks, Victoria Beckham has rarely been spotted without her black stretch headband on. She wears it to the gym, the airpot, to soccer matches, to business meetings, to dinner… you name it.
I personally don’t really mind the headband look, although it isn’t my fave, but I would love to see her out with that lovely curly hair ‘do again soon.. I think it really suited her well.
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Rumor of the Day: Victoria Beckham & Simon Fuller to Establish a Modeling Agency in NY?
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Victoria Beckham has made her mark as a fashion designer and even as a fashion scout as she was spotted eye-ing up the young designer talent at the Fashion East show during London Fashion Week. And now it is rumored that Victoria and Simon Fuller will be establishing a modelling agency.
Entertainment mogul Simon Fuller, who is the Beckhams’ manager as well and the man behind the original Pop Idol series and 19 Entertainment, is said to be in talks with the fashionista about setting up an agency in NYC. It is believed that the business would be a stateside version of Storm Models London in which Simon owns a 51% stake.
A source told the UK’s Daily Mail, “Simon knows that Victoria is very savvy when it comes to fashion. Simon’s first foray into fashion was to team up Roland Mouret [as the designer’s backer] and Victoria, which was a huge success. Victoria is a key asset to Simon and he wants her to take on a major role.“
What do you guys think of this new rumor? Good idea or bad?
source: Grazia
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Video: David’s Locker Room Interview After Sunday’s Win
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source: The Sun
This Sunday’s game was extremely exciting for the Los Angeles Galaxy as they securred their spot in the Western Conference Semifinal Series with a win over rivals Chivas 1-0. David played well but was subbed out due to an injury. Captian Landon Donovan socred the single goal in the game after Yamith Cuesta collided with Mike Magee deep in the penalty area in the 70th minute – ref Ricardo Salazar called the penalty and Donovan sent the ball down the center of the goal past Chivas USA’s goalkeeper Zach Thornton.
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Marie Claire Gives the "How To" to Create Posh’s New ‘Do
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David Beckham and his three boys attended a hockey game yesterday. They watched the Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville and Nashville came out victoriously. They all seem to be enjoying the frosty sport… look at how much fun they seem to be having… so cute!
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Thanks Sara & Ahlia 
