Men's Hairpieces - Choosing the Right Base Style For You

When looking buying men's hair pieces online, one of the most important choices to consider is the type of base needed. The "base" of the hair piece is what the hair follicles are sewn into. Common base materials include polyurethane, lace and nylon. Different base materials serve different purposes and each has its own positive and negative attributes.

Lace bases are very comfortable, as lace is usually the best material for air flow. A lace hairpiece will also offer a very natural appearance at the front hairline as the lace front is very fine and virtually invisible. On the flip side, lace hair pieces tend to break down faster than other materials because the lace is very delicate. Attachment may also be more completed, especially if you plan to use hair piece tape. The tape can sometimes be more difficult to remove and tearing may occur.
Nylon bases are somewhat similar to lace. Nylon men's hair pieces can come in a variety of styles including fine mono and welded mono. A nylon base will also have superior ventilation compared with polyurethane bases and thus offer more comfort to the hair wearer. Nylon is also typically stronger than lace; making nylon hair pieces a more durable option. Some may argue that nylon does not offer as natural an appearance as lace when used in base construction; however the quality of nylon produced these days has helped nylon to rival lace in natural appearance. The durability of nylon also helps hair piece wearers with easy removal, as they do not have to worry about tearing quite as much as they would with a lace hair piece.

Polyurethane hair pieces are sometimes referred to as PU or thin skin. It is designed to almost mimic the appearance of actual skin. Men's hair pieces made of polyurethane have become a very popular choice in the hair replacement industry. PU offers a very natural appearance is easy to care for. It is also a material very commonly used for disposable hair pieces. One of the main downsides to using a polyurethane base construction is the material tends to be less breathable than lace or nylon. This can make the hair wearer hot and uncomfortable, especially if they live in a warm climate or have a very active lifestyle.

Often, base materials are combined to create hybrid base styles. For example, many of the most popular men's hair pieces use bases that are constructed mainly of lace or nylon, but feature a polyurethane perimeter for easy attachment. Sometimes, all three materials may be combined to provide the best features of each of the materials. You may see a base composed of welded mono, with a PU perimeter for attachment and a fine lace front to offer the most natural appearance.

Choosing the right base style for your hair piece is relatively easy. It's just a matter of deciding what your priorities are. If you value a natural appearance over anything else, you may want to choose lace. If you don't want to spend a lot of time maintaining your hair piece, you may prefer a polyurethane unit. Many men often find that a variety of different base styles suit them well, and don't mind using a selection of different base materials.

New Hair Release

12 new hairs are released now!

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- Tukinowaguma Indy Animal(L)
- Tukinowaguma Indy Animal(M)
- Tukinowaguma Indy Animal(S)
- Tukinowaguma Indy Flage(L)
- Tukinowaguma Indy Flage(M)
- Tukinowaguma Indy Flage(S)
- Tukinowaguma Indy Knit(L)
- Tukinowaguma Indy Knit(M)
- Tukinowaguma Indy Knit(S)
- Tukinowaguma Indy Reggae(L)
- Tukinowaguma Indy Reggae(M)
- Tukinowaguma Indy Reggae(S)

New Hair Release

4 new hairs are released now!

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-Tukinowaguma Coop
-Tukinowaguma Daisy
-Tukinowaguma Divine
-Tukinowaguma Preem

Angelina Jolie Medium Length Layered Haircuts

Angelina Jolie is often associated with being one of the top beautiful women in Hollywood, and beauty and style seem to go hand in hand for this talented actress.Checkout the stunning long flowing brunette hairstyle of Angelina Jolie in the photos below.

Angelina Jolie Medium Length Layered Haircuts

Angelina Jolie Medium Length Layered Haircuts

Eva Longoria Short Formal Hairstyles for 2010 Spring

Eva Longoria Short Updos for Prom 2010

Eva Longoria Short Formal Hairstyles for Prom 2010
Eva Longoria can do no wrong, when it comes to looking fabulous and choosing the best hairstyle for those big events.Checkout this stunningly beautiful updo hairstyle, which she wore while gracing the red carpet this year.

Cute Girl

Cunning, attractive, cute girl contrived to charm.

Cute Girl

Cunning, attractive, cute girl contrived to charm.

Cute Girl

Cunning, attractive, cute girl contrived to charm.

Solange Knowles Best

Solange Knowles is not only embracing her new TWA, but she is definitely rocking the style. Check out these pictures from the 2009 MTV Awards, photos taken at Bryant Park, and her photo shoot for Honey Magazine.

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Low Manipulation Vs. Protective Styles

Question:

"Is a braid out a protective style?"

Advice: It's so funny how often I get this question, but the answer is No!

A braid out is considered a low manipulation style. Low manipulation, basically means styling the hair with no direct heat. Braid outs, twist outs, bantu knots, pin curls, flexi rod sets, roller sets etc. are all under the category of low manipulation styles. These styles require no direct heat (blow dryer or flat iron) and barely any energy or skill on your part. They are easy to do and healthier style choices since direct heat is the quickest way to dry out the hair.

A protective style is where your ends are protected, shielded away, and invisible to outside elements i.e. weather (rain, snow, wind, sun etc.). These styles really help in retaining length. Some examples would include buns, braids, cornrows, wigs, weaves, lacefronts, french braids, up-dos, phony ponies etc. Protective styles can be considered as low manipulation styles, however, low manipulation styles are not protective styles.

I hope that clears up any confusion.

♥ Sunshyne

Low Manipulation Vs. Protective Styles

Question:

"Is a braid out a protective style?"

Advice: It's so funny how often I get this question, but the answer is No!

A braid out is considered a low manipulation style. Low manipulation, basically means styling the hair with no direct heat. Braid outs, twist outs, bantu knots, pin curls, flexi rod sets, roller sets etc. are all under the category of low manipulation styles. These styles require no direct heat (blow dryer or flat iron) and barely any energy or skill on your part. They are easy to do and healthier style choices since direct heat is the quickest way to dry out the hair.

A protective style is where your ends are protected, shielded away, and invisible to outside elements i.e. weather (rain, snow, wind, sun etc.). These styles really help in retaining length. Some examples would include buns, braids, cornrows, wigs, weaves, lacefronts, french braids, up-dos, phony ponies etc. Protective styles can be considered as low manipulation styles, however, low manipulation styles are not protective styles.

I hope that clears up any confusion.

♥ Sunshyne

L.A.M.B ‘Zan’ Sandals

Only in my dreams would I have a reason to wear shoes as hot as these!

But it's nice to dream... :-P.

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Hairstyles for Girls Over 30

Hairstyles for Girls Over 30

Why hello there! Aren’t you all accomplished and empowered and proud of yourself? You should be. Welcome to your 30’s: the age where you actually get to power through your life the way you set it up to be in the last decade.
Kate Beckinsale Hair

Teen years are for play, your 20’s are for discovery and groundwork, but by your 30’s you should already know who you are and what you’re capable of. Chances are you’re already doing it too. And your hair should match the path you’ve taken in life.
Charlize Theron Hair

Think about that for a minute. Your hair makes a statement. It tells people who you are. So decide what’s best for you. If you’re a mom, you probably want to wearing your hair up, out of the way and practically. Try a shoulder length style, so that you can keep it up while you’re out chasing your kids, but can still style it for nights out with the girls.
Lori Loughlin Hair

If you’re a career woman, you probably always want to keep it together, even when you’re casual. A pixie cut is great for this, because it’s edgy, inspires confidence, and works for every occasion.
Christina Ricci Hair

And for the girl comfortable in her own shoes, nothing says you love yourself like getting natural highlights. That’s something you can do just to add a little something to make yourself feel better subtlety. And while chocolate and a Johnny Depp movie does the same trick, the highlights will last much, much longer.
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Is shedding an issue? Maybe a cold shower can help

In my last entry, I shared with you all the valuable lessons from my most recent stretch. I also took some time to discuss some of the crazy struggles I faced with regards to excessive shedding and massive tangles. The blame for the uncontrollable tangles lay mostly with my actions (or inaction). While I understand that some of the accountability is mine, I also know that the shedding didn't make it any easier for me. So now, I'm taking the proactive road by seeking out solutions to this seasonal shedding issue.

You guys may remember my post on cold showers and healthier hair. If you recall, I talked about how cold showers can help not only with smoother follicles but also increased blood stimulation. I know you're probably thinking to yourself, "doesn't blood flow restrict when temperatures drop?" Yes, but only for a short period of time. You see, when the body's temperature begins to decline, a life saving defense mechanism kicks in. Blood begins to rush to the internal organs. Soon thereafter, the body temp rises as blood is rushed to where it's needed most. I've experienced it first hand after feeling the icy cold water cover my body in the shower. One minute your face to face with the shock of how cold the water feels. A few moments later, you're standing there thinking "this isn't so bad, the water is not as cold as it was a couple of moments ago."

Well now my search for a solution to my shedding has led me back to cold showers. I don't know how I got there but while searching online, I found several testimonies of others who've experienced less shedding after taking cold showers. Their rational behind it was the constriction of the pores around the hair follicles. Warm temperatures tend to create an expanding effect while cold water tends to constrict. That's why it's best to use heat to deep condition so the cuticle layers open for deeper penetration. You always hear about how cold rinses to close the cuticle layer back up. The same thing holds true for the skin. When we get a facial, warm steam is used to open the pores. Cold water closes them back up making them appear smaller. Well the same theory is said to hold true for the follicles. Supposedly, when we allow the cold water to touch the scalp, the pores around the follicles close up which in turn works to discourage excessive shedding.

I haven't yet tested this theory for myself but I am excited about implementing this practice once again into my routine. I have to admit that I've been a bit of a punk as of late when it comes to cold showers. But all of the sudden I feel a renewed sense of motivation about reintroducing this practice back into my routine. When I was doing the cold shower thing consistently shedding wasn't a concern so I don't really have a reference point about the effectiveness of this action specifically as it relates to shedding. Either way, I'm reaffirming my commitment to incorporating cold showers again for the greater good of my hair. I think for my experiment, I'll have to do the cold shower thing every day so I can make sure I'm setting myself up for success.

One thing I can say about cold showers and when I did them consistently is that my skin glowed. Not only that, I seemed to walk around with this amazing sense of accomplishment about having defeated my desire to jump out of the shower the moment the first icy drop touched my skin. Not only was I working to create healthier hair, I was also developing a strong sense of mental toughness. It was so invigorating. More to come. In the mean time, I challenge you to consider implementing this practice somewhere in your routine, even if it's a quick cold water blast rinse at the very end of your shower.

Are you willing to give it a shot?

***Edited to Add****

Since posting this info on cold showers and shedding, I've taken my first cold shower specifically with the intention of having impact my shedding issues. So I boldly stepped into the shower with the intention of making sure my scalp was fully exposed to the cold water. Sure, I've washed my hair in cold water before, this time however, I made the point of parting my hair in multiple places to allow the cold water to hit where it's needed the most. Once I made sure most of my scalp was exposed to the cold water, I stepped out and continued with the rest of my wash routine. I must say that I didn't notice much of a difference in the amount of shedding during my rollerset. I was a little disappointed at first. This week however, I must say that I've noticed a huge reduction in the amount of shedding I've experienced lately. This method is definitely a keeper for me! If this method really works, that means less shedding, which means less tangles, which means less knots, which means less breakage, which means thicker hair!

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Braided Headband

I found this cute braided headband by Conair at the local CVS Store (formally Longs Drugs). I thought it was cute, so I bought it at $7 dollars, which is kind of high for a headband. But decided to get it because it looked like it would last for a long time. The only problem is that the little brown elastic band on the bottom, wasn't big enough - that thing was way to tight when I put it on for the first time. So I cut off the little brown band at the bottem of the headband, and tied on my own little slim black hair tie. It fit much better.