Bianca Balti for Glamour France

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love everything <a href="http://corinnabsworld.blogspot.com/2012/02/bianca-balti-vogue-japan-march-2012.html">Bianca Balti </a>does.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">She is so s<span style="font-size: large;">t</span>aggeringly beautiful</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and at the same time so incredibly versatile.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Y_pdJXCqurpT6xpSsNvWPQ2CobAEE247PE30ITOGkcVoKqs1DfLV0DPlKhWxz_pAdZyKEvpsIGPEqlVWr_zH2etXehwG2xeOZyN3M0OwCiIiuI9148H5MUa451RQS3J8BPqkRuZt45o/s1600/bianca+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Y_pdJXCqurpT6xpSsNvWPQ2CobAEE247PE30ITOGkcVoKqs1DfLV0DPlKhWxz_pAdZyKEvpsIGPEqlVWr_zH2etXehwG2xeOZyN3M0OwCiIiuI9148H5MUa451RQS3J8BPqkRuZt45o/s1600/bianca+8.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bianca Balti, Glamour France</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the May <span style="font-size: large;">2013 issue of <a href="http://www.glamourparis.com/vie-perso/ou-sortir-endroit-sympa/diaporama/6-adresses-qui-changent-enfin-barbes/12765#!on-se-fait-une-toile-art-deco-au-nouveau-louxor">G<span style="font-size: large;">lamour France</span></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">photographer <a href="http://nicoiliev.com/">Nico</a> captures her against a blue background</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">with ombre hair courtesy of David Delicourt and</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">flawless makeup by Karim Rahman</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc0LZ2TCqsC5uqykp4nA-NUBUeaob4dHVWJVUYJf9LGuhG-h3uUzw-ZSErNVzZWKpPWz4Zgx1hUPTMKFKd6HZyR7t0-zyAqfykzjOI8Fixs3R9XB0Ps0biJrYY8M-HXVS2MRKbwNi6024/s1600/bianca+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc0LZ2TCqsC5uqykp4nA-NUBUeaob4dHVWJVUYJf9LGuhG-h3uUzw-ZSErNVzZWKpPWz4Zgx1hUPTMKFKd6HZyR7t0-zyAqfykzjOI8Fixs3R9XB0Ps0biJrYY8M-HXVS2MRKbwNi6024/s1600/bianca+7.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bianca Balti Glamour France</td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhho_u3qaetO1DZHlPrmYp0Y0ckpft6Wp6id_VPh-ehY9mpydc1DibwRVEDKuE1D3_ScnonnXOboji2IUgWEfhmDyEz_90FvS3oNKXKAux2GOS0M6j9o6bXBge-Kc4VZbBfcpuuSDMfHPc/s1600/bianca+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhho_u3qaetO1DZHlPrmYp0Y0ckpft6Wp6id_VPh-ehY9mpydc1DibwRVEDKuE1D3_ScnonnXOboji2IUgWEfhmDyEz_90FvS3oNKXKAux2GOS0M6j9o6bXBge-Kc4VZbBfcpuuSDMfHPc/s1600/bianca+4.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bianca Balti Glamour France</td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOKjtBp1gX19DwfJyEGJrCeEzMHwdTmMFsEvxMSKGir5-cqJogSKKjavVRRj604QIEUhTaLXpPiaNcty3sZcyM-7tIGHjqvGcgFz2ppeu-07Cgg7dVB0uXFLP8lWgABW_no6QT0b-4zXQ/s1600/bianca+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOKjtBp1gX19DwfJyEGJrCeEzMHwdTmMFsEvxMSKGir5-cqJogSKKjavVRRj604QIEUhTaLXpPiaNcty3sZcyM-7tIGHjqvGcgFz2ppeu-07Cgg7dVB0uXFLP8lWgABW_no6QT0b-4zXQ/s1600/bianca+6.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bianca Balti Glamour France</td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFjBDzXDtMoE5MdntXZOpE6FZkOcYAajLs1Tr9FRkRkRSizi1Z0NJoRamJLOCljKYjS3_lRQ6_hY5hsNwdEjd2IcnMnii1tML8rWmKCeAfzFIpK-x1j3OFtbIIx1P6u1dI8lFnXtrn3M/s1600/bianca+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFjBDzXDtMoE5MdntXZOpE6FZkOcYAajLs1Tr9FRkRkRSizi1Z0NJoRamJLOCljKYjS3_lRQ6_hY5hsNwdEjd2IcnMnii1tML8rWmKCeAfzFIpK-x1j3OFtbIIx1P6u1dI8lFnXtrn3M/s1600/bianca+5.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bianca Balti Glamour France</td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioY9w7YQ3zUbEGZWWlAatw-wZA3MnExk9GSQxgcoyc3T-TnTUOe7tl_sTcnK5xm0FHEMb8O4bAQ1sDcdFkDrEbothEyffAoUa0pR3_DuNbTcwB_VYFSTYnJPTG3NLcX_b8blRd6S169Yg/s1600/bianca+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioY9w7YQ3zUbEGZWWlAatw-wZA3MnExk9GSQxgcoyc3T-TnTUOe7tl_sTcnK5xm0FHEMb8O4bAQ1sDcdFkDrEbothEyffAoUa0pR3_DuNbTcwB_VYFSTYnJPTG3NLcX_b8blRd6S169Yg/s1600/bianca+2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bianca Balti Glamour France</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>  <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ305ne7_FMxpsJo8IvWOQRSFjb5Gsx6JQGQzT3qa4e09IdwjfGIPYecV7J1mBWY8CvJt2GRI96C-v5Ei2tupM-57rD3DhZnpmUgB1o41wU0eNL5OtcOxbhACHNkyCDMLjs8GOuFKPw9w/s1600/bianca+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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Bianca Balti for Glamour France

I love everything Bianca Balti does. She is so s t aggeringly beautiful and at the same time so incredibly versatile.   Bianca Balti, Glamou...

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How To Transition Your Hair From Winter To Spring

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now that spring is finally here,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">its time to say goodbye to your drab winter locks,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and get your hair ready for <span style="font-size: large;">the new season.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik7tFoX2cm2iSy9ztop7goN1fxH_iC3V7s1gDa1_4WXGbCwwZ24ZcOLE_FVJS8I1ChfgiXNh90GKsgyPMMHF6E3L8cPZwMz_VcYRu0B2VOItloCeq5mOmBqGyrrcsJ74RXuZIgbaG0gPw/s1600/ahairstyle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik7tFoX2cm2iSy9ztop7goN1fxH_iC3V7s1gDa1_4WXGbCwwZ24ZcOLE_FVJS8I1ChfgiXNh90GKsgyPMMHF6E3L8cPZwMz_VcYRu0B2VOItloCeq5mOmBqGyrrcsJ74RXuZIgbaG0gPw/s640/ahairstyle.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes its hard to know quite where to start,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">so here is how to transition your hair from winter to spring</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">in <span style="font-size: large;">four</span> easy steps.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmSnT3cQw9aAxtf8FN6Xszp6NoSyFzuDm_Ohs2qhBi2o1nojU_MsIitzfXV6NCBrjIdjXHAUhe4u84n14sFkQw8kukpUlx93wDHHiXxAEHM71CDQK-thA-ErAUzLBx5QQXqP2lMEgbyVg/s1600/ahaircut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmSnT3cQw9aAxtf8FN6Xszp6NoSyFzuDm_Ohs2qhBi2o1nojU_MsIitzfXV6NCBrjIdjXHAUhe4u84n14sFkQw8kukpUlx93wDHHiXxAEHM71CDQK-thA-ErAUzLBx5QQXqP2lMEgbyVg/s640/ahaircut.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Image courtesy glamour.com</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">  1.) Give it a cut, and make it a big one.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7dBL8QdiNICwl6VSuPEvDZ252SxwuFgyl026O2US7CFs8_d1VSe4hMuhb1RJYON84_sI57ap-CRNNZoqB4nQj79NGgkAmy0x1CVnAUpoAtLrl8Dpg489sHW-0Xab51fAi1NmQtbUDwk/s1600/ahaircut+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7dBL8QdiNICwl6VSuPEvDZ252SxwuFgyl026O2US7CFs8_d1VSe4hMuhb1RJYON84_sI57ap-CRNNZoqB4nQj79NGgkAmy0x1CVnAUpoAtLrl8Dpg489sHW-0Xab51fAi1NmQtbUDwk/s1600/ahaircut+2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">After months of dull weather, hats and air-conditioning hair starts to look dried out, the ends look split and </div>tired, and overall your 'do looks a little lifeless, so there is no time like the present to give it a really good, substantial cut. Spring is a great time to either go for that whole new look you've been thinking about, or if you're staying with the same style as you had before, get a really good cut, and unload all the excess weight and damage that you've been dragging around.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">2.) Invest in some really good treatment masks and/or deep treatment conditioners.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrEFpcK9iHMazSdRM_2FnC3lcKAVExIhj4GjGzIHBmMleNGa9d28Gl8BUsQV1c1SlmjjGbV1ulVlfXzmzL5ap4gGmXWxmvDG7rnt3sgnMb5_cpvJ2PXZvy3XPZPJKG9rD9WxhCPpv6T2Q/s1600/ahairmask.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrEFpcK9iHMazSdRM_2FnC3lcKAVExIhj4GjGzIHBmMleNGa9d28Gl8BUsQV1c1SlmjjGbV1ulVlfXzmzL5ap4gGmXWxmvDG7rnt3sgnMb5_cpvJ2PXZvy3XPZPJKG9rD9WxhCPpv6T2Q/s1600/ahairmask.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ask your stylist which products are best for your type of hair, and which products are actually going to penetrate the shaft of the hair. A conditioning treatment that just sits on the surface of the hair shaft isn't going to do you that much good.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Its also a great time to think about a keratin treatment or a Brazilian blowout to keep hair smooth, manageable and luscious as the warm weather, sunshine and humidity approach. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">3.) Change up your products.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFOVs-qNY7E8gJfjqJi4zZ_9PbEjZTJYxJZSpBD72VzXrLI9COP9QeurLeaaB7pmHsWBVntDxJDJVZtkPearWr5ALsjrpWx9DTCEF6GlmJHCx0ByTxhHpYDJNrU7h8odYK2jZ5_2JK0s/s1600/ahairproducts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFOVs-qNY7E8gJfjqJi4zZ_9PbEjZTJYxJZSpBD72VzXrLI9COP9QeurLeaaB7pmHsWBVntDxJDJVZtkPearWr5ALsjrpWx9DTCEF6GlmJHCx0ByTxhHpYDJNrU7h8odYK2jZ5_2JK0s/s320/ahairproducts.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I love Moroccan Oil products</span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sometimes change is good! Your hair may have become used to the products in your current regimen, or maybe it requires something different for the new season. Again talk to your stylist and get recommendations for which products are best for your particular hair type.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Using the right products can make all the difference when it comes to how your cut or color wears.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">4.) Change up your color.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsxaPjHGOIpUI1d5R9f0223KeuX0TRE0Eg865u-cKoV923vvLvK_MEFBfepi5sGNRVr7KoCWmJvR_PKaXzLGPXo8mey0A1CDDLrmZExTZIkI-whulBDN7xsldnDjA0pWeiplmyTIE5k8/s1600/ahaircolor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsxaPjHGOIpUI1d5R9f0223KeuX0TRE0Eg865u-cKoV923vvLvK_MEFBfepi5sGNRVr7KoCWmJvR_PKaXzLGPXo8mey0A1CDDLrmZExTZIkI-whulBDN7xsldnDjA0pWeiplmyTIE5k8/s400/ahaircolor.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">image courtesy www.alibaba.com</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Trade out lowlights for highlights. Lighten, brighten and excite your winter look with color. Work with colors that maximize the shape of your cut, and that lighten and brighten your face.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Try something new, or enhance what you are already working with</div></div>

How To Transition Your Hair From Winter To Spring

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The New Normal ~ Apropos Journal

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Photographer <a href="http://alvarobeamudcortes.blogspot.com/">Alvaro Beamud Cortes</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">captures <span style="font-size: large;">Dutc<span style="font-size: large;">h model <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nimue_Smit">Nimue Smit</a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">in Apropos The Concept Store's</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.apropos-store.com/"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Apropos Journal </span></span> </span></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjanmtwMt8Qy_Jom4zsMhz7XeWSHm-ySERZrCru6cb7h_0jHwAN6aQsBmoHcTfv2mkgP6hLr89Bpzu4spuVNR1yT-S1cC969IOxjIQr6_6UoJjBpw0i24lckq4yxZFtq3wtuNbZqYFomXw/s1600/Apropos2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjanmtwMt8Qy_Jom4zsMhz7XeWSHm-ySERZrCru6cb7h_0jHwAN6aQsBmoHcTfv2mkgP6hLr89Bpzu4spuVNR1yT-S1cC969IOxjIQr6_6UoJjBpw0i24lckq4yxZFtq3wtuNbZqYFomXw/s1600/Apropos2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The New Normal, Apropos Journal</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The spring summer fashions get a retro spin</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">as Nimue works her way through blunt bangs </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">in fiery red and blue black,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">powerfully offset by the new season's</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">tangerine based mouth.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">The New Normal</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; 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Photographer Alvaro Beamud Cortes captures Dutc h model Nimue Smit in Apropos The Concept Store's Apropos Journal  The New Normal, Apro...

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Black Hair Care Tips

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img height="640" src="http://www.shesols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/black-hair-growth-tips-5.jpg" width="508" /><br /><br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Black hair is different from all other hair types. It is naturally dry and prone to breakage. When black hair is chemically relaxed, it becomes even harder to keep healthy. Many black women suffer from breakage and hair loss which keeps their hair from growing very long. This article discusses the fundamentals of black hair and how to keep it healthy.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></div><h6 style="-webkit-transition: all 0.5s; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: 'PT Sans Narrow', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; transition: all 0.5s; vertical-align: baseline;">BLACK HAIR STRUCTURE</h6><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Black hair care must take into account the unique structure of black hair. Like other hair types, it is made up of several parts.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The cuticle</strong> is the outer layer which protects the hair shaft. It is coated with sebum, which gives the hair its shine. The cuticle is made of scale like cells that resemble the shingles on a roof.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The cortex</strong> gives hair its strength, elasticity, and texture.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The hair follicle</strong> is the part of the skin that grows the hair.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sebaceous glands</strong> produce the sebum that coats the cuticle.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Melanin </strong>is the pigment in the cortex which gives hair its color.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">However, black hair is elliptical in shape, giving it a unique structure that is more prone to breakage. Products must be used to cater to the uniqueness of black hair for it to grow very long.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></div><h6 style="-webkit-transition: all 0.5s; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: 'PT Sans Narrow', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; transition: all 0.5s; vertical-align: baseline;">MOISTURE, POROSITY, AND ELASTICITY OF BLACK HAIR</h6><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Black hair care must address the main components that make up condition of black hair. These are moisture, porosity, and elasticity.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Moisture</strong> is the amount of moisture water contained in the hair's cortex. It is greater in humid areas, and less in drier areas.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Porosity</strong> is the hair's ability to absorb water and chemicals. If porosity is normal, it keeps the hair from absorbing or releasing too much moisture. Overly porous hair cannot hold its moisture; it is much like a sponge. It easily sucks up moisture, but cannot hold it.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Elasticity</strong> is the hair's ability to stretch and return to its normal length. Wet hair should be able to stretch about half of its length without breaking. If your hair's elasticity is low, it will break when stretched.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Black hair that is relaxed will often be over porous, have low elasticity, and have low moisture content. For this reason, it is necessary to take special steps to keep black hair healthy so that it can grow its longest.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><h6 style="-webkit-transition: all 0.5s; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: 'PT Sans Narrow', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; transition: all 0.5s; vertical-align: baseline;"><u>BLACK HAIR GROWTH</u></h6><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Most people have about 100,000 hairs on their head. Normal growth is about one quarter to one half inch per month. Actually hair that grows one half inch per month is considered fast growing. Black hair normally grows slower than this. Every hair on your head will go through three phases: growing, resting, and shedding.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The growing phase</strong> can last from 3 to 7 years.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The resting phase</strong> lasts about 2 to 4 weeks.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The shedding phase</strong> can last from 3 to 4 months. This shedding is the natural process that replaces old hairs with new hairs. It is normal to lose about 50 to 80 hairs per day.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">If you have ever wondered why your hair will grow to a certain length then stop, it is because of your growing phase. Your growing phase (or anagen) is a certain length of time. This is something that we are born with, so there isn't much that changes it. A person with a very long growing phase will grow longer hair than a person with a shorter growing phase. Therefore, the anagen phase actually determines the maximum length your hair will grow.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><h6 style="-webkit-transition: all 0.5s; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: 'PT Sans Narrow', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; transition: all 0.5s; vertical-align: baseline;">BLACK HAIR AND SCALP PROBLEMS</h6><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Black hair care must also cater to hair or scalp problems that most will experience at some point. Hair problems such as breakage, dryness, shedding, thinning, and slow growth can be caused by different things.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Breakage</strong> is caused by damage to the hair's cortex. This type of damage causes the hair to become fragile and break easily. Heat styling, over processing, and using harsh products can cause damage to the cortex. Heat styling reduces the moisture content in the hair and weakens the natural protein in the hair. Over processing hair with chemicals can lead to major damage and air loss. Chemically processed hair is already damaged to some extent simply because it has been chemically processed. So it is at greater risk of damage from styling. Chemical processing can cause high porosity and low elasticity, both of which can lead to breakage. In addition to this, using harsh shampoos which strip the hair can lead to further breakage. It is important that gentle shampoos be used on chemically treated hair.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dryness</strong> is caused by sebum being stripped from the hair shaft. Black hair is dry naturally and must be moisturized regularly. Most oils and moisture products do not effectively moisturize black hair, because it cannot penetrate the hair shaft. Only water based moisturizers and coconut oil can penetrate the hair shaft. Other oil products simply coat the hair giving it a look of moisture. However, the hair is still dry and susceptible to breakage.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Shedding</strong> is a normal process. When more than 80 hairs per day are shed, it may be excessive. This type of shedding can be caused by stress, hormonal changes, diet, or scalp conditions. Many women experience this type of shedding after giving birth. This is because pregnancy hormones can lock all of the hair into the growing phase. After the delivery, many hairs will go into the resting phase to be shed two to three months later. Birth control pills and menopause can have the same effect. High androgen birth control pills can cause major shedding and hair loss. Other causes of severe shedding are fever, blood loss, low iron, drastic dieting, and thyroid disorders. Excessive shedding can also cause thinning. To minimize thinning, you first need to find out what is causing your shedding. To stop shedding immediately, garlic can be used on the scalp to tighten the pores and prevent the hair from shedding. To use garlic for shedding, simply blend garlic with your favorite conditioner until it is a paste. Apply the mixture to your scalp and hair and cover with a plastic cap. Leave in for an hour before washing.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Slow growth</strong> is a common complaint associated with black hair. This can be caused by the natural growth rate, breakage, or nutrition. Each person will have a different growth rate. Some people will just have hair that grows faster or slower than normal. However, breakage can also make hair seem to grow slowly. If your breakage is keeping up with your growth, it can make your hair seem like it is not growing at all. This is a common problem for black hair due to the damage and breakage caused by relaxers. To speed up hair growth, use a hair vitamin formulated to increase hair growth.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Scalp problems</strong> can be caused by bacteria, fungus, and other reasons. Dandruff, for example is caused more cells being shed from the scalp. It is associated with a yeast present at all times. The yeast will grow more quickly when dandruff occurs. Scalp itch can be caused by various problems such as fungal infections like ringworm. Fungal and bacterial infections of the skin need to be treated by a doctor with oral medication. Most topical shampoos, creams, and oils will not cure scalp conditions.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></div><h6 style="-webkit-transition: all 0.5s; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: 'PT Sans Narrow', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; transition: all 0.5s; vertical-align: baseline;"><u>BLACK HAIR CARE PRODUCTS</u></h6><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Black hair care consists of washing with gentle shampoo, deep treatments to strengthen and moisturize hair, keeping hair moisturized daily, and styling hair without breakage.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Using a gentle shampoo</strong> is necessary to keep black hair healthy. Most shampoos use harsh sulfates to get the hair clean. They use the same chemicals that are used in concrete cleaners and engine degreasers. This is especially harsh on hair that is already chemically relaxed. These types of shampoos actually strip the hair of its natural moisture and strength and can lead to more breakage.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Conditioning treatments are used to build hair strength and moisture.</strong></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Protein treatments</strong> are used to replace protein lost during chemical treatments. The protein in hair keeps hair strong and helps to prevent breakage. If protein that is lost is not replaced, the hair will become weak and eventually break. This will limit the length the hair can grow. For an effective protein treatment, add a raw egg to your favorite conditioner and apply to wet hair after shampooing. Cover with a plastic cap and allow to sit for 30 to 60 minutes.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Moisture treatments</strong> are used to keep hair soft and supple. They must be used when protein treatments are used to combat the dryness that can be caused by too much protein. For an effective moisture treatment, apply virgin coconut oil to wet hair and cover with a plastic cap. Cover with a plastic cap and sit under a hooded dryer for 10 to 15 minutes.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">If protein treatments are done without balancing it with moisture, the hair can become dry and break.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Keeping hair moisturized is key to growing black hair long. If black hair is not moisturized properly, it will become dry and eventually break. Black hair care products often contain ingredients which are considered moisturizing. However, many of these ingredients do not moisturize effectively. Petroleum and lanolin are often used in black hair care products, but they are not good for moisture. They only coat the hair with a gloss instead of actually penetrating the hair and moisturizing the hair. To effectively moisturize black hair, you must use a moisture product that can penetrate the hair. Water based moisturizers are capable of penetrating the hair. Coconut oil is the only oil product that can penetrate the hair and moisturize it from the inside. Coconut oil also helps prevent protein losses and keep black hair strong.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></div><h6 style="-webkit-transition: all 0.5s; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: 'PT Sans Narrow', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; transition: all 0.5s; vertical-align: baseline;">PRODUCTS AND INGREDIENTS TO AVOID FOR HEALTHY BLACK HAIR</h6><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Black hair care products must be formulated to build hair strength and keep hair moisturized. Many products on the market contain ingredients that do not do this. To keep black hair healthy, choose gentle shampoos, use protein and moisture treatments, and moisturize your hair daily with water based moisturizers or coconut oil. Avoid products with sodium laureth sulfate, petroleum, and lanolin. These products are made with cheap ingredients and will not help your hair grow its longest.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></div><h6 style="-webkit-transition: all 0.5s; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: 'PT Sans Narrow', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; transition: all 0.5s; vertical-align: baseline;">RELAXERS AND BLACK HAIR CARE</h6><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Black hair is often chemically processed with relaxers. Relaxers straighten the hair by breaking down protein bonds in naturally curly hair and loosening the curl pattern. However, the protein bonds are also what gives the hair its strength. When the hair is relaxed, the basic structure of the hair shaft is changed. The chemicals penetrate the hair's cortex and enter the inner layer of the hair. They continue breaking down the bonds and stripping the hair of its strength and elasticity. This is why breakage is commonly experienced by women who use relaxers.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">You can minimize damage and breakage from relaxers. Relaxers should never be applied to already damaged hair, or on someone who has had scalp damage. Hair should be in its best shape before attempting to chemically relax it. This means that the porosity and moisture content should be normal. If hair is not at its best, then protein and moisture treatments should be used to restore the hair to a healthy condition.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The relaxer should not be applied until these issues have been completely resolved. These are the main reasons breakage occur from relaxers:</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Over processing the hair. Excessive use of relaxers or applying the chemical to previously relaxed hair, is the most typical misuse of these chemicals.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Not performing a strand test. A "strand test" should be performed prior to applying a chemical relaxer to gauge the result of applying the chemical.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Not using a protective cream on the scalp. A protective cream should always be applied to help protect the scalp from being damaged or burned.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Not properly neutralizing the hair. After the hair has been processed for the appropriate amount of time, the relaxer must be completely removed with warm water. Then a neutralizing formula is used to lower the pH of the hair. If the pH is not lowered, the hair will break. This is because the chemical will continue to work on the hair strand weakening it further.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pulling or Combing Hair While Relaxing. From the time the relaxer is applied to the time it is neutralized, the hair is in an extremely fragile condition and must be handled carefully. Avoid all pulling, tugging, and excessive combing of the hair during this time.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Not using protein and moisture treatments. Protein and Moisture treatments should be used to restore some of the natural moisture and proteins that have been stripped from the hair by the relaxer.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Not moisturizing daily. Daily moisture is needed to keep the hair soft and supple. If newly chemically straightened hair is not properly moisturized, it can become brittle, dry, damaged and break. Relaxed hair will tend to be drier and break easier than natural hair.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Using excessive heat. Excessive use of heat tools will only further damage chemically relaxed hair. This is due to the fact that they work by drying the hair our ever further. If heat tools are used, then they should be used along with thermal protectants. Use of heat tools should be limited as much as possible.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #777777; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px;">- See more at: http://www.hairfinity.com/black-hair-care.htm#sthash.E0GoVpPg.dpuf</span></div>

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How To Choose A Mascara

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">I always get asked how to choose the right mascara. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1CL20q6RV-QPH1mJKRXufkn8afXU6bt0gRSRptEmVRrekqcghBj1kdTYVcDEiJyX011lPGJp8d9vMMwlcOsC_nfEdFj4OhGG1uzCKO7D7wFzW2OyjO6ZDfpZdl99cbGoyYWFqlPG3ohU/s1600/lashes+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1CL20q6RV-QPH1mJKRXufkn8afXU6bt0gRSRptEmVRrekqcghBj1kdTYVcDEiJyX011lPGJp8d9vMMwlcOsC_nfEdFj4OhGG1uzCKO7D7wFzW2OyjO6ZDfpZdl99cbGoyYWFqlPG3ohU/s1600/lashes+2.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">image by Kelly Cappelli</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Perusing the endless options in mascara-land can be a little daunting, so here is my 3 step guideline:</div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1.) Know the formulations.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKP5YlqXGLo467kr9YboTtxiHCh6ZMJ5uy5FSGD9YrOe6FqaY7C8s7F4lFgaJB4wvkIfYjJb9F9HzOu_tRTbq0b_c6ypNtqiZIhF0ODXyzPXZnMA6daeBJoF2zTnVux2QWX2WFlbxxwc/s1600/amasc+definicils.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKP5YlqXGLo467kr9YboTtxiHCh6ZMJ5uy5FSGD9YrOe6FqaY7C8s7F4lFgaJB4wvkIfYjJb9F9HzOu_tRTbq0b_c6ypNtqiZIhF0ODXyzPXZnMA6daeBJoF2zTnVux2QWX2WFlbxxwc/s320/amasc+definicils.jpg" width="219" /></a>First up you need to identify your needs.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Short, stubby lashes? Go for a lengthening mascara.<br />Some lengthening mascaras contain nylon fibers which act like extensions on the lashes. Mascaras like Lancome Definicils use dense bristles wands to help you get more product dispersed at the end of the lashes, helping them to look longer.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIYKHODzX7Y-RPOrzHGDTy8EQ8nf4YgaWgHiuGRJzmDiWB8Dw4fGTiOH74urG8C5SW0rgFKUWY7K87aORpPHOAnqr-MTg9863i5EKaOAnxt2DLEyI1z4NoE_Kjt22d1qzPNBOsM-oaKg/s1600/amasc+dior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIYKHODzX7Y-RPOrzHGDTy8EQ8nf4YgaWgHiuGRJzmDiWB8Dw4fGTiOH74urG8C5SW0rgFKUWY7K87aORpPHOAnqr-MTg9863i5EKaOAnxt2DLEyI1z4NoE_Kjt22d1qzPNBOsM-oaKg/s320/amasc+dior.jpg" width="250" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;">Thin or lackluster lashes? </div><div style="text-align: right;">Opt for a thickening mascara to bulk up your lashes.</div><div style="text-align: right;"> These formulations typically contain waxes and silicone polymers </div><div style="text-align: right;">which coat the lash and make it look denser. </div><div style="text-align: right;">Absolute favorite? Diorshow Blackout.</div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Dead straight lashes? - <b>Curling mascaras</b> contain waxes and resins that lift the lash at the tip.These formulas can work magic, especially when you use a good quality lash curler first.<br /><br /><b>Non Clumping mascaras</b> contain silk extracts and glycerins to create a silkier, glossier lash.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">2.) Know which style of wand you need.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9SUehjgGLoPngojGZqrEeLcHHpqDfZW-4bpgV4E6FJth_3K3kMUjk8buvZegfAAND0pyMzFNQq-MXIvNMhDL1smYDzWf9kHIy0u0Cjo9RNscC7yaadsIuMU_ddCm0zCf5dItxYvsBGJE/s1600/amasc+wands.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9SUehjgGLoPngojGZqrEeLcHHpqDfZW-4bpgV4E6FJth_3K3kMUjk8buvZegfAAND0pyMzFNQq-MXIvNMhDL1smYDzWf9kHIy0u0Cjo9RNscC7yaadsIuMU_ddCm0zCf5dItxYvsBGJE/s640/amasc+wands.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />A thick, bushy brush like Diorshow will create a thicker, denser lash.<br /><br />Spikey plastic combs will give more separation to the lash.<br /><br />Long, comb like wands give great definition, and lengthen the lashes, but won't help you to bulk up or thicken your lashes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9_eYLHd9mhdHYGUplxWWjLeH8O6axb7kprtUS8uDAPv78A2c0IvKKlUjblcBK6uSjruaTZd-hH15YUHdjJ-8CZu-oPvNeoLeKBWVJlOfoU1i1LeYXekI6I2-BfF-rrIgQ-izETrZBbA/s1600/amasc+givenchy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9_eYLHd9mhdHYGUplxWWjLeH8O6axb7kprtUS8uDAPv78A2c0IvKKlUjblcBK6uSjruaTZd-hH15YUHdjJ-8CZu-oPvNeoLeKBWVJlOfoU1i1LeYXekI6I2-BfF-rrIgQ-izETrZBbA/s320/amasc+givenchy.jpg" width="240" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A spherical brush, like the Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes has bristles of all different lengths so that you can get all around each lash anywhere along the lashline. The application is a little trickier and more time consuming, but you can really customize your application and create the look you want.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhKkmuwwggJanzE2z1_DodYRFyaPgj4HzO3qBRbunQuCxtWHOiiUWuTavwjmF9QbNbzF3RYawLf-9-P3fIseGGd2zdK_xesGLiNVtJa6fgBenOa6N2c2c2Jiuf_7PScKVkkgG5btAJeg/s1600/amasc+curved.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhKkmuwwggJanzE2z1_DodYRFyaPgj4HzO3qBRbunQuCxtWHOiiUWuTavwjmF9QbNbzF3RYawLf-9-P3fIseGGd2zdK_xesGLiNVtJa6fgBenOa6N2c2c2Jiuf_7PScKVkkgG5btAJeg/s1600/amasc+curved.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Curved brushes help to lift and curl lashes by cupping<br />and curving the mascara along the natural shape of the eye.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">3.) Avoid Waterproof Mascara</span><br /><br />Unless you are planning on swimming or sobbing, skip waterproof mascara entirely.<br />They use synthetics to repel moisture, but are generally so harsh that over time your lashes thin and break.<br />They are also hard to remove, so if you do have to wear one, make sure you use a high quality eye makeup remover to take it off, and <i>be super gentle </i>- its easy to wind up scrubbing the delicate skin around the eyes, not only irritating it, but also fast tracking the aging process.<br />Instead use a water resistant formula that will bind more firmly, but isn't as harsh as a waterproof.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Tip: Want even more exaggerated lashes? Try applying a few coats of one mascara, then apply more coats of a different formula.</i></span></div>

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Karlie Kloss for Hermes Catalogue 2013

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm not in the market for a new Hermes scarf,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">but I always love looking at images of</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">the divine Miss Karlie Kloss.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">She is incredible.</span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioKhrlbGOSkGA6RuWgmFahBrHtO6jZbnuh6Lzm2sGoyGGuwedBEk8lAG2ryAlxga4YI2Oz4ajeQ0md8p_EqsjQdioN0wxwNIa8XEVpXgD4QDu3GFPgMkcfRoihIMwYdZBT5wtnIc1dAbQ/s1600/hermes10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioKhrlbGOSkGA6RuWgmFahBrHtO6jZbnuh6Lzm2sGoyGGuwedBEk8lAG2ryAlxga4YI2Oz4ajeQ0md8p_EqsjQdioN0wxwNIa8XEVpXgD4QDu3GFPgMkcfRoihIMwYdZBT5wtnIc1dAbQ/s1600/hermes10.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karlie Kloss Hermes Catalogue 2013</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vogue.com/voguepedia/David_Sims">David Sims </a>shot Karlie for the</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.vogue.com/voguepedia/David_Sims"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">2013 Hermes catalogue.</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kloss works the fluidity of these giant silk scarves</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> with her graceful moves.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I absolutely love<span style="font-size: large;"> the makeup</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">in these images.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hermes Catalogue 2013</span></i></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; 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Karlie Kloss for Hermes Catalogue 2013

I'm not in the market for a new Hermes scarf, but I always love looking at images of the divine Miss Karlie Kloss. She is incredible. Ka...

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Christina Hendricks ~ Flare Magazine

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">... and on the 8th day God created</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">luscious, curvy, <i>sexy </i>reds</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and made Christina Hendricks their queen...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOnsjO_V2fGT4g4w-hsRrNPyDqCydG9cZRRPL6Polk7cWabHTTCboRMTnayEcyjfL48zufNPjtjZPU-HZ4WRQXxslpYUQch2J9eIThilKpBY1msDJ61yjcc01_prwIwYZZd93GCXjmSI/s1600/HendricksFlare1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOnsjO_V2fGT4g4w-hsRrNPyDqCydG9cZRRPL6Polk7cWabHTTCboRMTnayEcyjfL48zufNPjtjZPU-HZ4WRQXxslpYUQch2J9eIThilKpBY1msDJ61yjcc01_prwIwYZZd93GCXjmSI/s640/HendricksFlare1.jpg" width="466" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christina Hendricks, Flare Magazine</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(The devil responded by creating <a href="http://perezhilton.com/2013-03-14-dina-lohan-drunk-auction-jiggy-lindsay-lohan-massage-cuba-gooding-jr-carlos-slim#.UWbWETf4KSo">Dina Lohan </a>and sending her out to ruin the reds,</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>but she only managed to destroy one skinny one before fame-whoring her way </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>to Dr Phil and the Today show. But that's a whole different story) </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The May 2013 issue of Canada's <a href="http://www.flare.com/">Flare Magazine</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">has a super charged shoot by photographer <a href="http://www.maxabadian.com/">Max Abadian</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">deliciously styled by Lawren Sample,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">showcasing the magnificence of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christina_Hendricks">Christina Hendricks</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">in full sex-bomb mode.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spin class be damned<span style="font-size: large;">.</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvYDVS7MZWu3O1G1GkemTV6zELITsNbUej4AxeayC9A26H0-FRTVlrryMB6ulj2-Xs8eUXX-bXxumCWnClUxZc7M7dC8cR9mywmQ4VyALlHsPs2G8ptF6naj5pvi_HRUvaQLhkcCt8Ht4/s1600/HendricksFlare2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvYDVS7MZWu3O1G1GkemTV6zELITsNbUej4AxeayC9A26H0-FRTVlrryMB6ulj2-Xs8eUXX-bXxumCWnClUxZc7M7dC8cR9mywmQ4VyALlHsPs2G8ptF6naj5pvi_HRUvaQLhkcCt8Ht4/s1600/HendricksFlare2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christina Hendricks Flare magazine</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79sMSO3E_L9_Is49fS80Syc3L40IQcopUfpPvuIVQQWR90U4fjRMM1Bm7MMVH90hvN0xiwDfGs4JADFFw-TKn9X8UmWPFzcY6p0YiSOuRU-Wulx1dAIbW_kWnlpHRgmOvgl25wXajK1U/s1600/HendricksFlare3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79sMSO3E_L9_Is49fS80Syc3L40IQcopUfpPvuIVQQWR90U4fjRMM1Bm7MMVH90hvN0xiwDfGs4JADFFw-TKn9X8UmWPFzcY6p0YiSOuRU-Wulx1dAIbW_kWnlpHRgmOvgl25wXajK1U/s1600/HendricksFlare3.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christina Hendricks Flare Magazine</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqIgoJ2f0Ta4XsdQDqW1EtPVbwtj1jIWSf0rG_Z0Aiu1cTnNR_HBu1otg-P1uBmx765fFJIL_ZLWSryHUMYBgtssABoC6fH-LHVbmmngnQfTcwgWv95_C8Apdf3PUIZv6xldl2Kwxn48/s1600/hendricksflare+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqIgoJ2f0Ta4XsdQDqW1EtPVbwtj1jIWSf0rG_Z0Aiu1cTnNR_HBu1otg-P1uBmx765fFJIL_ZLWSryHUMYBgtssABoC6fH-LHVbmmngnQfTcwgWv95_C8Apdf3PUIZv6xldl2Kwxn48/s1600/hendricksflare+7.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christina Hendricks Flare Magazine</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13S11q_pVa44N9tNfUswNmXjwncFIL2H5qTGO7tQpXLszLIlpnb5YRiabFL70s9J2ITk-CqfK8O6qiLrzufu2BbrUDfqZI09rKeYBX5jQIanxO3V8gKxxop0znw9dkKftX9EMg21T1C8/s1600/HendricksFlare6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13S11q_pVa44N9tNfUswNmXjwncFIL2H5qTGO7tQpXLszLIlpnb5YRiabFL70s9J2ITk-CqfK8O6qiLrzufu2BbrUDfqZI09rKeYBX5jQIanxO3V8gKxxop0znw9dkKftX9EMg21T1C8/s1600/HendricksFlare6.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christina Hendricks Cover Flare Magazine</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Christina Hendricks ~ Flare Magazine

... and on the 8th day God created luscious, curvy, sexy reds and made Christina Hendricks their queen... Christina Hendricks, Flare Magazin...

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