Celebrity Braiding Styles

An intricate braiding pattern is always in style and perfect for those ladies who prefer it all natural. Exquisite braiding patterns can complement a beautiful face shape and emphasize on your eyes or lips. See how Alicia Keys wears her braids recently.

More celebrity hair styles to come soon...

Celebrity Hair Braids

Check out what hair styles are female celebrities wearing here.
Look at braiding styles, up-does and short bob styles presented from celebrities like Alecia Keys, Rihanna, Beyonce, Queen Latifah and many others.

Hair Contest

Here is a cool way to earn some money for hair expenses and also get to share your favorite hair style with thousands of people.
The following contest is sponsored by Janet Collection, a famous hair brand and it is aimed for the end consumers who really enjoy Janet Collection hair products.
You can see all details and instructional video at their blog JanetCollectionBlog.com

Janet Collection Ambassador Contest: May 2008


In a nutshell, you show off your hairstyle created with a Janet Collection hair, get enough people to vote you to the top, and we make you our Ambassador.

On top of that we give you a gift certificate of $100 redeemable at our authorized reseller, Best Hair World. You do the same in June, you win again. We don’t pick the winners, your friends and family do. 2nd and 3rd prizes are also available.

Now on to the details:

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

1) Create a 60 second video showing off your latest hairstyle. It must be with any of Janet Collection’s line of items.

2) You must give the following information on the video:a) Your name. (b) Your city. (c) The Janet Collection item you’ve used. (d) The name of your stylist and why you like Janet Collection hair.

3) You must be 18 years or older to participate.

4) Create your own YouTube account unless you have one already. Upload video and title it “JCA - Your Name, Month, Year” Therefore, if I’m Claudette my video title will read “JCA - Claudette May 2008″

5) Tag your video like this “jcamay08″. Tags are optional but it will help people who’d like to vote for you find you easily.

6) Send us an email via YouTube when you upload and add the video as a response to our announcement video on YouTube.

7) Tell all your friends to vote for you on your YouTube page and leave comments on why you should win.

PRIZES:

1st place: $100 gift certificate.

2nd place: $75 gift certificate

3rd place: $25 gift certificate.

All gift certificates can only be redeemed at Best Hair World, Janet Collection’s authorized reseller.

Winning video and person will be featured on Best Hair World, Janet Collection Blog, Janet Collection on MySpace, and Janet Collection website.

WHEN:

Submit videos between May 6, 08 and May 28, 08. Submission ends at 12pm on May 28th.

REMEMBER:

The winning video will be picked by May 29th based on the highest number of votes your YouTube video gets by May 28th at 12:01 pm.

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Advanced Hair Extension Class in Baltimore, MD

Janet Collection presents Advanced Hair Extensions Class with celebrity stylist Giselle Modeste.
The event will take place in Baltimore, MD on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 2pm. Details follow:

Date: Monday, April 7, 2008
Time: 2 pm-5 pm
Location:
Charles Common Banquet Room @Johns Hopkins University 10 E. 33rd Street, (3rd Floor) Baltimore, MD 21218 Tel: 410-516-3962

• Registration fee: $100

• Contact: 201-964-0050 or marketing@janetcollection.com

• Note: This class is for licensed professionals only. A proof of license is reqyired to purchase ticket as well as the day of class.

• Students who are interested in attending, may still be able to attend but will not be granted a certification. Please call 201-964-0050
  

• Techniques that the teacher will demonstrate include: Flexi-weave, Interlock weaving and single strand extensions.

• Certificate of completion will be handed out as well as discount coupons good for purchase of Janet Collection products.

• Stylists need to bring with them:

1)comb
2) mannequin head
3) scissors
4) thread
5)notepad, pen and pencil

Endorsements:

Sasha of Hair by Sansha, Brooklyn, NY- "...business saw an increase of 70% after taking class with Giselle"

Nayasha Murray of Total Salon, Brooklyn, NY- "...got certificate. Business doubled with the Flexi Weave technique."

To purchase tickets contact Mktg Department via phone: 201-964-0050 or purchase online at www.besthairworld.com

Braids instructional video

You wish you could save money off going to a hair stylist but don't know how to braid....Here is a great instructional tutorial on several techniques that we found very useful. It is best if you first practice on a mannequin's head.
Visit the instructional series of images here.
Techniques demonstrated include braid box, individual braids,twists, braid sealing, and extending length.
The fun thing about braids is that you can choose braiding hair from a huge variety: starting with Vitamin braids (carried by Janet Collection), Braid Cardboard, Braid box: like Combo braid, dread loc braid or knot s-curl , also carried by Janet Collection.

Micro Braids

What does MICRO BRAID mean?

Micro braids are miniature braids, tiny and delicate, that are most commonly worn by African American people. One can have only a few braids braided in or have his/her full head braided.

How long does it take to put in micro braids?

Depending on the quantity of micro braids it might take from several minutes to 6-8 hours (for full head).

How to take care of micro braids?
Here are some great tips from a professional hair braiding salon in Austin, TX.

• Deep condition your hair a day before applying the extensions. Continue to deep
  condition your hair even when you have the braids in at least once in 2 weeks.
• Use a conditioner that is rich in protein. Use an equal proportion of shea butter and coconut oil as deep conditioner.
• Wash your braids once in 2 weeks. This is very good for your hair as it allows
  your hair to rest from the chemical contents in relaxers and other chemicals you've been using on your hair before the braids.
• Use plenty of coconut oil. Coconut oil helps softens yet strengthen and promotes your hair growth.
• Another great ingredient to have at hand during your braiding period is unrefined Shea Butter. This is the master of moisture and healthy groom.

Why are braids preferred?

• Braids give your hair a fabulous look.
  
• They encourage hair growth and are a good way to hide thinning.
• Braids are low-maintenance compared to other afro hair styles.
• Braids can add more volume to your hairstyle, especially if you add other extensions, hair bulk, and hair braids.