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See how ideals of beauty around the world have evolved over the centuries in this kaleidoscope of images that changes throughout the site. |
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Ten people, 10 days
and the challenge to
the best experts in
the field: make these willing guinea pigs look 10 Years Younger. |
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Check this page regularly to find out what's making the headlines – be it health scares or new advances – in the world of cosmetic treatments. |
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If you are considering extensions you need a healthy scalp and a full head of healthy hair at least 10cm long. |
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Extensions can be woven or braided into your hair, or glued to the hair or scalp. They are applied by a salon, and cost from £100. It can take two staff a whole day to attach a full head of extensions, hence the cost. As an alternative, you can have just a few extensions, to lengthen your fringe or add a few highlights. Extensions should last three to four months.
You can apply hair wefts yourself. They are clipped, or sometimes glued, in place, and can be removed whenever you want. The weft is attached to a tiny clip, which is hidden by the rest of your hair. You can choose a colour to match your own natural hair if you want to use the weft for natural-looking length, or go for a different colour for a highlighted effect. Prices vary widely depending on quality and length. Expect to pay around £2 per 2.5cm length for a weft made from human hair.
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Links
The Good Salon Guide – Hair Doctor
www.goodsalonguide.co.uk/hairdoctor/issue4.asp
The 'Hair Doctor' offers sound advice on your hair and the website offers a guide to the best salons across the UK.
Hair Extensions
quinnster.co.uk/hair/
Guide to the different ways you can extend your hair. There is an international contact sheet of salons and stockists with a good selection from the UK.
Salonweb – Ask George
www.salonweb.com/george.htm
Site of an American beauty expert and consultant to the entertainment and beauty industry. You can e-mail him questions about caring for your hair. |
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Beauty Secrets: An insider's guide to the latest skin, hair and body treatments by Wendy Lewis (Quadrille Publishing, June 2004)
The author has distilled her extensive knowledge of skincare, anti-ageing, body contouring and hair care into a guide to looking good which presents the key facts on achieving luscious healthy hair and perfect wrinkle-free skin.
Get this book from Amazon
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