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Holiday Hairstyles

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 The Holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but can also be busy and stressful. Between family gatherings, company parties and time with friends it doesn't leave us with much time for ourselves. Read below for fast and easy hairstyles that will not only save you time, but also make you feel glamorous and festive. Natural Looking Curls on the Queen C Clip & Tie Ponytail Although it's winter its still a great time to wear a ponytail! You can make it sleek (see below) with that red dress you have been waiting to wear, or big and curly to stand out in your "little black dress". Click link above to see how to get a curly, yet natural-looking ponytail in no time at all. (This can easily be done with OR without the Queen C Ponytail) How to Blend Short Hair with Queen C Extensions Have you recently purchased hair extensions for the first time? Or is your hair short, and can't figure out how to get your extensions "just righ...

Holiday Hair Tips

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During the Holidays we get so busy that at times we tend to neglect ourselves.  And that is especially true when it comes to our hair.  And our hair is what people see first! Read below for tips that will not only save you time, but also help you achieve glamorous hair all year and especially through the holidays. Dull Hair?  Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!  Not only is this excellent for your body, it is just as necessary for your hair!  Water hydrates the body and helps to regulate the circulatory system, which feeds the hair follicle, which then stimulates hair growth. If your hair roots are deficient in adequate water levels your tresses will eventually become dry, brittle and may stop growing.  Hair that is strong and well-nourished is sure to shine, even when the weather outside is cold. Staticky hair?   Winter is the worst time of year for this.  Between the dry heat and all of the styling for those special occasions our hair suffers....

Bad Habits and What They Can Do to Your Hair

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Bad Habits and What They Can Do to Your Hair We all have bad habits. Whether you aren't getting enough sleep or you are skipping breakfast in the mornings, bad habits no matter how big or small can take a toll on your hair that you probably didn't even know about. Here are some examples of bad habits and how damaging they can really be to your hair: 1. Smoking and Excessive Drinking Fitness for the Masses explains this one perfectly. They talk about what the damaging effects of inhaling carbon monoxide are from smoking and how excessive alcohol consumption lowers the iron in our bodies which is a key nutrient that our hair needs. Click here to read more about how smoking and excessive drinking can be two of the worst habits for your hair. 1 2. Not Getting Enough Sleep Getting a good eight hours of sleep every night is essential if we want to stay healthy. Lack of sleep can cause thinning hair. Sleeping is the time of the day that the body restores itself. When...

10 Reasons to Wear the AIRess Clip & Tie Ponytail

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  With it being one of our newest and best-selling collections, you may not know  all  of the amazing things about our AIRess Clip & Tie Ponytail Collection. Today, we want you to know more than just the obvious of why you will love the AIRess Clip & Tie Ponytail as much as we do! Instant Length, Volume, and Thickness Not only is it fun to wear, the AIRess Clip & Tie Ponytail adds amazing length, volume, and thickness to your ponytail. 2.  Some of our colors are  exclusive , and you can’t find them  anywhere else! Several shades in our AIRess Clip & Tie Ponytail Collection are exclusive to us  only , which means the Queen hand-picked and designed these shades herself to make gorgeous colors available only at www.QueenCHair.com 3.  They are so easy to put in! Our AIRess Clip & Tie Ponytails are only one piece, so you don’t have to worry about which piece goes where! They are so easy to put in, you won’t ever ...

Essential Oils and Your Hair

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Essential oils have been prized by humanity for thousands of years; the wise men even gifted baby Jesus with frankincense and myrrh. You may already love essential oils, and use them in various ways in your daily life, but have your tried them to support your healthy hair? Essential Oil Basics for Your Hair Healthy living, following a good hair care routine, and having a fabulous hair stylist, all are key to great hair. But, what else could add to maintaining that beautiful head of hair? Chances are, you have already purchased a hair care product that has been scented or infused with essential oils, since the benefits of oils are widely recognized. By finding or making your own products, you can pinpoint your hair’s needs, from shampoos, conditioners, styling products and even hair perfumes!    One simple way essential oils can be incorporated and it’s totally DIY, is by simply adding a few drops to a gentle scalp massage. If you are concerned with the strength of t...

Practice Yoga to Benefit Your Hair?

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What are the characteristics of gorgeous hair? Gorgeous hair is shiny, strong, easy to manage, and compliments all of your other beautiful qualities, including your confidence! The first step to getting that gorgeous hair is to know that your hair is supported from inside and outside of the body! You may already love yoga for the strength, balance, and flexibility it provides, but what if I told you it could also help you have healthier hair too? Yoga, with it’s focus on breathing, increasing oxygen flow, and inverting the body, can improve and support a healthy scalp and hair growth. If you haven’t yet tried yoga, or your mat is tucked into the back of your closet, I encourage you to wait no longer to give it a try! Let’s take a look at how regular exercise, like yoga, can maximize you and your lovely locks! Yoga and your hair:  Yoga is well known for its many health benefits, like encouraging balanced breathing, increasing blood flow, lowering stress, relieving fatig...

New Year, Better You

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   Although it seems quite a bit warmer than normal this time of year, the crazy weather doesn't keep the days from coming, going, and passing right by. Whether we like it or not, it is that time of year again that everyone starts setting their New Year's Resolutions, and we thought we would not only just give you some not-so-cliche ideas, but some health benefits, for a healthier you, behind these ideas. Enjoy! Try one new recipe a week - trying out one new recipe a week not only gives you a well deserved reason to call yourself a self-taught chef, but cooking actually gives you a "eustress", which is a beneficial stress, giving you a sense of fulfillment. Do something for yourself once a day - Take this year to focus more on you, not in the self-absorbed way, but in a better-yourself type way. Try doing things like taking a relaxing bath, taking 10 minutes out of your schedule to just be by yourself to relax, meditate, or reading your favorite book.  ...