Techniques for hair extensions

Clip-in or Clip On Hair Extensions ^[1]

This technique is the least permanent and can be very effective without the disadvantages such as traction alopecia associated with glue extensions. The hair weft has small toupee clips sewn onto them. Usually a set of clip-in extensions averages eight strips of human hair in varying widths from two inches to eight inches. Starting at the nape of the neck, the hair is sectioned neatly, then the weft is placed onto this section with the clips open and facing the scalp. Each clip is snapped into place. It can be helpful to lightly backcomb each section for a more secure grip. This is repeated until each clip-in weft is in place. Clip-ins can be worn all day and all night; however, they must be removed before sleeping. Some people wear clip-ins just for night life, while others wear them every day to work. This shows the versatility of this type of hair extension.

Bonding and Sealing Extensions

Bonding is an approach to hair weave that lasts for a shorter period of time in comparison to sew-in weave. It involves the application of hair glue to a section of wefted hair then onto a person's natural hair; special hair adhesives are used in bonding to prevent damage to one's natural hair. This technique is commonly used and does not cause damage to the hair unless taken out without proper directions from a professional. It is advised that weave bonding be installed for up to 3 weeks because the glue begins to loosen up and lessens the attractiveness of the hair. There are 2 types of bonding methods: soft bond and hard bond. Soft bond is flexible and comfortable to wear and is made using latex/acrylic based adhesives. Hard bond, which is the industry term for bonding treatments whose adhesive contains cyanoacrylate, or super glue. Hard bond adhesives last longer than soft bond adhesives because it is not water based and therefore less susceptible to deterioration. Nonetheless, the hard bond adhesives are not as comfortable as the soft bond adhesive because they are rigid. These bond attachments generally last 4–6 weeks before a maintenance appointment is necessary.

Fusion

The fusion method delivers one of the most versatile and most natural-looking weaves on the market. With this technique a machine similar to a hot glue gun is used to attach human hair extensions to individual strands of one's natural hair of about 1/8 to 1/4 inch squared sections for a truly authentic look. Another option for fusion attachments is using hair which is pre-tipped with a keratin adhesive. A heat clamp is then used to melt the adhesive to attach the extension hair to the natural hair. Fusion weave allows washing hair frequently and the use of regular hair products such as hair gels. Nonetheless this technique is very time consuming because it takes about 3 or more hours.They need repositioning every 2–3 months as the natural hair grows.Because of the glue and the heat this method is more damaging hair than other methods.

Infusion Hair Extensions

Hair Infusion Extensions are the trademarked hair extensions technique of Rodolfo Valentin hair stylist of New York City. Hair Infusion Extensions are known for providing safety to the natural hair since this technique does not uses heat or any other appliances to be linked to the natural hair other than a keratin based adhesive. Hair infusion is only a reusable hair extension technique.^[2]

Micro Rings (Micro Loops)

Micro rings or micro loop hair extensions use small metal rings (usually aluminium) lined with silicone with the extension hair attached. They are fixed to small sections of natural hair and tightened using a special tool that clamps the loop around the natural hair.
The micro loops are designed to be small enough so that they are not visible in normal use. They need repositioning every 2–3 months as the natural hair grows and the micro rings move away from the scalp.
As they do not use heat or adhesives, these hair extensions should cause less damage than some types.

Netting

The glued netting process near completion

Netting is a technique which involves braiding natural tresses under a thin, breathable net that serves as a flat surface onto which stylists can weave extensions.This method requires the use of hair net or cap to be placed over the person's hair that has been braided. Netting provides more flexibility than track placement because the stylist is not limited to sewing extensions to a braid. With netting there is the option of sewing the hair wefts onto the net or gluing. This technique is not as time-consuming when compared to the other hair techniques because it takes around 2–4 hours to complete.

Lace Fronts

Section of a Lace front used to close a weave(also called a lace or closure)

The most recent development in weave extensions are lace fronts. Lace fronts are made from a nylon mesh material formed into a cap that is then hand-ventilated by knotting single strands of hair into the tiny openings of the cap, giving the hair a more natural and authentic continuity than typical extensions. Furthermore,the extension units can be woven in or attached to a person's hairline with special adhesives. To ensure a proper fit, head measurements are taken into account with this type of weave. A lace frontal is best placed by a professional since more advanced weaving and hair extensions are used. This method is commonly used by women around the world because it makes it possible to have access to a certain part of their scalp and at the same time giving a natural and attractive look.

Tracking

This is one of the most commonly used methods as it is quite fast and lasts considerably longer than the other techniques. However, It does not allow for use of regular hair maintenance. Tracking involves the braiding of a person's natural hair. In order to prevent the hair from being bumpy or uneven the hair is sewn horizontally across the head from one side to the other starting from the bottom. The braided hair is then sewn down and the hair weft extensions are sewn onto the braids. A weave can consist of a few tracks, or the whole head can be braided for a full head weave. With a full head weave, the braids are sewn down or covered with a net. Extensions are then sewn to the braids. The number of tracks used depends on the desired look.^{[citation needed]}
A hair weave is human or artificial hair utilized for the integration with one's natural hair. Weaves can alter one's appearance for long or short periods of time by adding further hair to one's natural hair or by covering the natural hair all together with human or synthetic hairpieces. Weaving additional human or synthetic pieces can enhance one's hair by giving it volume, length and adding color without the damage of chemicals or adopting a different hair texture than that of their own. However, hair loss can occur either along the front hairline or above the ears due to the wearing of specific hair styles for a prolonged period of time, such as weaves. Such hair loss in known as traction alopecia.^[3]
The idea of hair weaves and extensions first came about in the early days of Ancient Egypt, where men and women utilized extensions in their hair to portray a more elegant appearance.^[4] By the late 17th century, wigs in various shapes and sizes became a latest fashion trend. Hair weaves in particular, did not grow interest until the 1950s; even during that time celebrities had been the only ones using them. When the “long, disco-haired” era evolved there started to become a widespread of hair weave. Since that era, hair weave has only become more popular.^[5] Most human hair weaves come from parts of Asia and India.This is because Indian hair is easily blended with hair of women in other countries.^[6]

35 Of The Most Influential Career Sites For 2014

Looking for a job or seeking to hire employees in 2014? The internet is full of advice, though separating the reputable and informative sites from the misleading sources often takes time and extensive effort.

To save you the trouble, below, you’ll find a comprehensive list of some of best career, interviewing, job search and recruiting websites. These are long standing sources that are consistently updated, have shown significant expertise in the field and can be readily accessed through a multitude of social media channels.

Top Sales World - An unique site dedicated exclusively to the profession of sales. TSW draws the industry’s best-known sales experts who provide unparalleled – and free –information in the form of how-to-guides, articles, tips, videos, white papers and web-based Masterclasses and Roundtables, plus so much more. @topsalesworld

TLNT.com - The fastest growing website in the HR and talent management space, TLNT is about The Business of HR, with news, trends, insights and analysis from the world of HR & talent management. One of the largest and most trusted sources of information for talent management professionals, TLNT is a business information site focused on talent. @TLNT_com

CAREEREALISM.com – Site’s motto is that “every job is temporary” and that we all should have access to good career coaching. Proven experts must meet the site’s strict criteria for contributing tools, information, and resources to ensure readers get cutting-edge advice to help them with all aspects of career development. The site’s especially well known for it’s daily career tip newsletter, live webinars with top experts, and video tutorials available on-demand. @careerealism

Career Builder’s The Hiring Site - CareerBuilder®’s The Hiring Site, provides hiring professionals and other curious-minded individuals with a community revolving around how to maximize the way you target, engage and attract your #1 asset, your people.  The site is great for job seekers looking to obtain job search advice from the perspective of a hiring manager or an employer seeking valuable insight into improving their recruiting efforts. @CBforEmployers

CollegeRecruiter.com - The leading niche job board for college students who are searching for internships and recent graduates who are hunting for entry-level jobs and other career opportunities. Features well over 25,000 pages of articles, Ask the Experts questions and answers, blogs, videos, and other career-related content as well as 100,000 internships and entry-level job postings for those with zero to three years of experience. @EntryLevelJob

Simply Hired provides job seekers a means to search an index of over 8 million jobs listings form across the web. The site also provides job search advice, hiring company information, economical trends, and a professional discussion forum. @SimplyHired  

Personal Branding Blog - Career mastermind and WSJ best selling author (Promote Yourself: The New Rules for Career Success), Dan Schawbel runs a magnificent career, interviewing, personal branding, entrepreneurship and job seeker oriented site.  Definitely, this is one of our favorites.  @DanSchawbel

Human Resources IQ – an online community of curated content produced by experts in the fields of training, talent management and employee engagement. Check out our website for the latest news, videos, podcasts, webinars and whitepapers on human resources. @HRIQ

Corporate Learning Network - your inside guide to the worlds of corporate and online learning for colleges and universities. Check out our website for the latest learning and training trends, videos, roundtables and webinars. @CorpLearnNet

Undercover Recruiter  - Undercover Recruiter covers all topics – from recruitment to the job search as well as necessary life skills and career management, all written by industry experts and employees of some of the world’s biggest companies. Learn something new, read business insights or join our thriving community – the possibilities are endless! @UndercoverRec

Lindsey Pollak’s Career and Workplace Advice Blog - Lindsey Pollak, Millennial workplace expert and best-selling author of Getting from College to Career, shares her sought after advice on both the changing nature of work and how young professionals can successfully navigate their careers. Lindsey is also LinkedIn's LNKD 0% official Ambassador, so her blog will keep readers up to speed on all that’s trending with one of the hottest social networks today.  @lindseypollak

EvilHRLady.org - Evil HR Lady is focused on explaining what is going on behind the scenes in HR. So much of what is done with people seems to make no sense to the rest of the company, so the career blog focuses on demystifying HR departments, with a bit of snark along the way.  @RealEvilHRLady

PenelopeTrunk.com – Raw, honest sometimes-cringeworthy career advice that you’ll ever read. Penelope says what no one else will say, and she says it with great insight and humor. @penelopetrunk

Brazen Life - Written by expert industry practitioners, Brazen Life offers the best recruiting and HR insight to stay ahead of major industry trends and win the competition for top talent. Brazen Life also offers analysis and guidance on how to leverage technology – mainly its online open house and online recruiting event platform – to meet, engage and hire the best candidates. @BrazenCareerist

Recruitment Buzz  - Recruitment Buzz is a ground-breaking achievement in the recruitment industry. The only website of its kind, it is dedicated to gathering recruitment stories from all over the world. In an ever-evolving industry, it allows savvy recruitment professionals to read the thoughts of their peers and stay ahead of the curve. @recruitmentbuzz

Ask a Manager - Wondering what your manager is thinking when you ask for a raise or how to deal with that coworker who won’t stop talking to you? Check with Ask a Manager, who functions as the Dear Abby of the workplace, answering readers’ questions daily on career, job search, and management issues.  @askamanager

Skirts and Suits by Jennifer Winter - Sure, you’ve got your job duties down pat, but what about everything else? Every other Tuesday, Jennifer Winter has you covered with the simple stuff you might not think about (what to do on a phone call), to the very real (and very challenging) aspects of being the only girl in a boy’s club. @fearlessjenn

Fortune Management and Career Blog -  With great contributors at its helm, Fortune’s management and career blog offers readers content on managing employees, dealing with employers, workplace issues and flexibility, career tips and much more.  @CNNMoney

Mashable Jobs - Since its launch four years ago, the Mashable Job Board has become a top destination for more than 3,000 employers.  Job seekers from all over the world can browse positions of all types in hundreds of industries.

Recruiter.com - Recruiter.com helps you reach the right people as well as find a better job. This in conjunction with connecting job seekers with their next hire. It also allows the reader to meet the people behind the industry’s top products and services. @RecruiterDotCom 

ClassyCareerGirl.com - A blog written by Leadership Coach COH -0.12%, Anna Runyan, helps professional women upgrade their leadership and accelerate their career success. Anna’s site has helped hundreds of professional women become happier, calmer and more successful leaders who love their careers.@classycareer

FINS.com – Fins.com is a WSJ partner that allows job seekers of all levels to search for top positions in Finance, Technology, Sales and Marketing.  In addition, the site is consistently posting the latest industry career news and advice from top job search experts. @FINSider

Careers.org – Use Careers.Org to investigate more than 150,000 pages about online degrees and universities, jobs and occupations, and entrepreneurial opportunities from the #1 site for career resources in the United States, Canada and across the world. @CareersOrg

TheLadders Career Blog: Ask Amanda – Written by career expert Amanda Augustine, TheLadders career blog touches upon key job search topics including, but not limited to salary negotiation, career advancement, promotions, working with recruiters and finding the right position.@JobSearchAmanda @TheLadders 

WorkCoachCafe.com is a blog supporting job search, career advancement, and job transition by bringing together articles, news, and community with a focus on helping job seekers understand and successfully navigate current technology and recruiting methods to successfully land new jobs. Written by Susan P. Joyce of Job-Hunt.org and occasional guest expert contributors, posts cover topics ranging from answering job interview questions and safely maneuvering job interview follow-ups to monitoring and managing online reputations and using LinkedIn most effectively for job search.  @WorkCoachCafe

Blogging4Jobs - Entertaining & Edgy yet informative resource for HR, Recruiting, and business leaders that gets to the heart of workplace matters in the now.  @blogging4jobs

ERE.net – ERE.net is a leading blog that serves the recruiting community discussing the topics that headhunters actively wish to explore.  The writers consist of some of the most passionate individuals within the staffing and HR industry.  @ERE_net

Bullhorn Reach Blog – Bullhorn Reach is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) social recruiting solution, designed to help recruiters leverage social media to source candidates and identify potential movers more efficiently.  The site’s blog features top career writers discussing the correlation between social media and the recruiting industry. @Bullhorn

Career Advisor Daily – Career Advisor Daily is a leading job search blog touching upon key career topics such as interviewing, career strategy, work-life balance, promotions, salary negotiation and much more. @CareerAdvisor13

Business Insider Careers – Business Insider Careers provides a “news spin” on the job search topic discussing current events such as careers at Google, the 1st jobs of billionaires, the most stressful jobs in America and much more.   @BI_Careers

Glassdoor.com - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers the world an inside look at jobs and companies. What sets us apart is our “employee generated content” – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees, job seekers, and sometimes the companies themselves.  @Glassdoor

Monster Recruiting and Hiring Advice - Monster.com’s recruitment and hiring blog features helpful employer articles on topics such as attracting candidates, job descriptions, employee sourcing, interviewing candidates, screening candidates, acquiring candidates, hiring costs, workforce planning and more.  @MonsterCareers

Job Hunt - Job-Hunt is dedicated to the millions of people who have had their personal lives disrupted by the loss of a job.  The career blog includes all types of topics relating to job search, interviewing, resume writing and ensuring success in one’s quest for a more fulfilling career.  @JobHuntOrg

Career Sherpa - Author Hannah Morgan dishes out all kinds of advice on job search, careers, social networking, personal branding, you name it. Everything that has anything to do with providing the job seeker with necessary information to start their job search off on the right foot, keep it moving forward and maintain the search momentum once they’ve landed their next great gig!  @CareerSherpa

TalentCulture – Welcome to the crossroads of Talent + Culture – where workplace ideas and energy flourish. Talent Culture’s vibrant, open online community is driven by thousands of professionals around the globe who share three core characteristics: passion for innovation, commitment to collaboration and the desire to advance the “world of work.” @TalentCulture

I Want Her Job - I Want Her Job™ is the website for independent-thinking women everywhere in search of the next best thing.  It is a community built to inspire by sharing thoughtful, relevant information highlighting both its members and the issues that concern them. The site’s mission is to encourage the individual growth of career-minded women by fostering a love of learning, curiosity and a desire to help others.  @iwantherjob

Beyond.com – Beyond.com is a job board and resource for job seekers of all levels.  The website’s philosophy is searching for a job isn’t easy. Neither is managing a career. But with the right partner on your side, the whole process becomes more manageable – and your goals become more attainable.  @beyond_com

Ken Sundheim is the CEO of KAS Placement.  Follow Ken on Twitter@ken_sundheim

Why castor oil is good for your hair

Castor oil  increase the luster of hair .Castor oil is a great hair oil, but it can be very thick and viscous. So some women may end up having a bad hair experience with the oil. In fact, it’s not uncommon for a woman to get immediately turned off from using this oil because it left her hair all sticky and icky. Still this oil is simply amazing for the health of your hair and scalp. So check out these few tips on how to best use castor oil. Then try out this oil for a few weeks- who knows, you may just fall in love too!
A few benefits of castor oil:

• Is an excellent emollient and humectant for skin and hair

• Is a treatment for hair thinning and hair loss

• Prevents the dry and itchy scalp

• Has anti-fungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties- so it can be effective for treating skin/scalp infections like ringworm.

There is an app for virtually everything imaginable these days! We may utilize them for playing games, booking travel, losing weight, keeping up with account balances and/or communicating with friends and family, and sometimes all at the same time.

With so much time spent on our smart phones and tablets, it may behoove many of us to also utilize the numerous available apps to assist in career advancement and goals.

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From goal setting, networking, job searches and also assisting with job interviewing, there are so many available applications and portals that are just a scroll and thumb click away from connecting us to more great moments in our career’s history.

Here are 8 Apps to get to know:

For Goals:

1. Way of Life

Are you currently setting and/or re-evaluating your goals? If so, check out this app, which helps track your habits (good or bad) and provides a chart so you may see up close and personal what you are actually spending your time and efforts on should you need an overhaul.

2. Everest

This app that allows users to track an unlimited amount of goals inclusive of a social component to allow any supports to provide motivation should you get “stuck in a rut.”

3. Smart Goals

This app utilizes a goals feature which helps you make your goals SMART – specific, measurable, actionable, relevant and timely. You can set and accomplish smaller milestones that lead towards your bigger goal, and track the progress of as many goals as you want.

For Networking:

4. Business Card Reader Pro

Need assistance or a boost in your networking efforts? Apps like these help with organizing the tons of business cards you may receive at networking events by allowing you to simply take a picture of the card and instantly have it added to your contacts.

5. Meetup

This handy dandy app assists in locating pertinent local meetups for topics and events that may interest you and are convenient to attend.

6. LinkedIn

This not only assists in promoting your company and/or small business, but also allows you to meet those who work in similar fields or industries you may be interested learning more about.

For Job Searching:

7. Job Compass

If you are searching for a job or preparing for an interview, this is the app to check out. It assists in searches for jobs closest to your home if you are seeking to cut down on your commute.

8. Interview Prep Questions

This app will help you make your next interview a success by preparing you “flash card style” with dozens of job interview questions.

Happy downloading!

Rashida Maples, Esq. is Founder and Managing Partner of J. Maples & Associates (www.jmaplesandassociates.com). She has practiced Entertainment, Real Estate and Small Business Law for 9 years, handling both transactional and litigation matters. Her clients include R&B Artists Bilal and Olivia, NFL Superstar Ray Lewis, Fashion Powerhouse Harlem’s Fashion Row and Hirschfeld Properties, LLC.

The 6 main qualities that make a Manager a good one

Recently, I attended a workshops for Managers.  I learned what qualities are required to be a successful manager. Of course, each industry needs its own domain knowledge but on top of this specific knowledge, the qualities that make someone a good manager are more or less similar. What do you think are the most important skills? What does it take to manage people efficiently and effectively and get the best out of them?

1. Good communication

This is the main and prerequisite skill. Without being able to communicate properly you can forget about the rest. In all kind of management tasks the first and most common thing you do is communicating your needs, expectations and opinions to other people. If you don’t like working with people, you shouldn’t become a manager. Moreover, you should be able to send correct messages to others and ensure that they understand you. It is also very important what kind of power you use to persuade your views. More about the way how to communicate you can find out reading “The 7 ground rules of communication to became a good Manager“.

2. Good organization

This is the second most important skill.You have to be able to schedule, organize and follow your own plan. It also involves understanding the rules and processes in the company and among people, and predicting what will happen and when.

3. Team building

A good manager should keep his team sealed. Competition inside the team is not beneficial for the well being of its members. On the other hand, the competition between teams is very healthy and stimulating. If one team member speeds up without helping the others leaving the rest behind, the whole team is doomed to failure. A professional manager will easily notice these irregularities. He will try to heal the situation by discussing it with his team and, above all,  by listening to them. A healthy and successful team relies on trust to large extent. If a manager systematically builds trust, the team will feel more appreciated and committed.

4. Leadership

Listening to other coworkers’ problems is not sufficient. A good manager has to solve them and prove his commitment to the team goals. It’s also his responsibility to define goals together with his team and assign the responsibility to team members in a clear manner. He has a clear vision in what direction he wants the team to grow. He should ‘infect’ others with this vision and make them follow the same direction.

5. Dealing with changes

There are several managers who exactly know the whole working process. They are doing things almost automatically. The true manager should be flexible and adaptable. He is able to react quickly when facing any obstacles. Stress shouldn’t be a factor to prevent him from taking the right decisions.

6. Domain knowledge

A good manager has to understand what kind of process he is managing. How his team members are working. What kind of tasks they perform. This skill is not as important as the others but without it, in some cases, the team and the manager will never work at full capacity, using the whole potential due to lack of mutual understanding.

How to improve your management skills?

Well, this is the subject for another long separate blog post.  I think that each person has to follow his own path to reach the ultimate goal. We are all different. Some of us communicate very well, but in stressful situations they can lose control. Others are great leaders, they motivate teams but anyhow they fail due to the lack of organizational skills and common sense. The main question probably should be: “Why do you want to be a manager and what type of a manager do you want to be?”
What do you think makes a manager a good one? Share your opinions and experience with us below or meet us on Twitter: @GOYELLO.

Article by Maciej Greń on 18/09/2009

IT guy with head full of ideas, strongly oriented on achieving great goals in life. Currently working for GOYELLO, place where I grow.