CHRISTMAS is almost here and even though the economic climate is dull, people are going to celebrate. Celebrations may be modest or grand, yet it is a good idea to prepare for it ahead of time. Since the hair is a woman's crowning glory, you can start with it. Examine your hair at home or at the salon with a stylist's advice.If there are split ends, now is the time to apply damage control. Ensure that all your ends trimmed and then the hair is deep conditioned with a protein conditioner or a hot oil treatment depending on the state of your hair. Dry dull hair will benefit from moisturizing conditioners and a fortnightly hot oil treatment if hair is very dry and dull.Those with limp, flat hair will find that lightweight conditioners such as leave in conditioners are more hair friendly.Hair that has been subject to frequent relaxing should be nurtured with cholesterol or henna based conditioners or a conditioner with Tea Tree oil to restore moisture.One thing to note is that the weather has changed. The dry, dusty harmattan is here and the dry conditions often lead to breakage if the hair is not carefully treated. To prevent breakage, regular conditioning is a must especially if hair is to be braided or extensions are to be sewn on.These hairstyles mentioned have a tendency to stretch the fine hairs around the hair line and so they should not be carried for more than 2 weeks at a time.Festive Hair TrendsChristmas is a beloved time for hairstylists. Popularly known as 'season', hairstylists find that the end of the year brings lots of work their way and they are not complaining. If anything, hairdressers hope to smile to the bank and so they come up with certain hairstyles that are promoted to clients.The MohawkFor young women the Mohawk is the style of the season. Rather than shave off the sides of their heads, ingenious hairstylists have devised a design that is achieved using extensions. The natural hair is gathered to one side, gelled down and the extensions are then sewn into place on the other side of the head. It is avant garde and it is interesting to see.Braids and corn rowsTimeless and elegant braided hairstyles never go out of reckoning. There are so many variants of the braids and corn rows from which women can make selections. Braids work well because they keep the head neat, and then they protect the hair from the harmattan.WeavesIf you want a fuss free style, then sewn on extensions or weaves are the best optionColourCreate festive cheer by adding on coloured extensions. If you tint your natural air then make sure that you follow up with deep conditioning treatments using conditioners and shampoos specially formulated for dyed hair.ChignonsAnother classic style, the chignon or upswept style can be achieved with sewn in extensions or braids. The chignon is ideal if you are attending a formal event. It creates a fuller face and let's beautiful facial features become the focal point.Wigs and capsWigs, whether store bought or custom caps (lace wigs) offer versatility in styling. You can have short hair today and long, tousled curls tomorrow. Wigs offer you the chance to let your natural hair rest and recoup (especially over processed or damaged hair) while you remain good looking.
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