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Are you searching for a brand new look for your hair this summer? If this is the case for you, there’s no better place to look than the stars! We mean celebrities, of course. Since the dawn of Hollywood, we’ve always looked to celebrities to guide us on the path of what’s in style. Indeed, celebrities have already left their mark upon 2016’s hair and fashion trends and what they’ve worn is worth checking out for the sake of seeing what you like and weighing your options!

Balayage

You may remember the ombre hair trend that swept across 2014. Think of balayage as its more subtle relative because the general concept of these two coloring styles are quite similar. Balayage got its initial start last year and is showing no signs of stopping just yet. It is actually the better coloring option for those interested in maintaining quality hair care because the look requires a bit less maintenance than ombre hair does. Balayage is a more natural form of gradual, root to tip highlighting that allows your natural hair to peacefully coexist with the lightened ends. Best of all, this style works with any hair length and your natural hair color will easily blend in with the rest as your roots grow out!

Rainbow Locks

Grey

While grey dye swept the world last year, we can’t leave out the original trendsetters for fantastic grey locks: the middle-aged and aging. Older people are finding all sorts of amazing ways to welcome these silvery wisps, whether it’s through shaping a full head of grey hair into gorgeous and becoming hairstyles or blending them in with their original hair color as a stunning display of color streaking.

Dip Dye

While we mentioned the waves balayage is making this year, the dip dyeing trend that got off the ground years back has yet to fade out entirely and may even make a comeback! This is another great option for fans of unnatural coloring who want to add a small pop of color to their hair. There’s no limit to the colors you can choose but most tend to pick either soft pastel shades or vibrant, bright colors. The next time you go shopping for hair products for remy hair, be sure to browse through hair dyes to see which color would look best on you.

Five Best Ways to Blend Your Remy Extensions With Your Natural Hair

Hair extensions can be a tricky thing. We know how they should work in theory, but getting them to look exactly the way we want is easier said than done, especially without professional help. Fortunately, there are ways to achieve great looks with your extensions all on your own. It just takes a bit of practice and knowledge of how to blend your extensions in properly with your hair. We have a few style tips to help you get started!

Side Braids

The classic side braid is perfect for almost any occasion! To wear this style, all you have to do is layer your extensions underneath your natural hair, at the crown. You can then weave both your remy extensions and hair into a proper braid. Be sure to make it as neat as possible! You can leave your bangs be or sweep them back for a more formal look.

Loose Waves

This style for shiny hair extensions is yet another classic, which is best saved for after you’ve freshly washed and blow dried your hair. Simply apply your extensions and work on curling your hair to make it all mesh together. For a bit of extra girlishness, you can add in an accessory. This style is quite flexible and suits any kind of outing.

Curled Updo

If you’re looking for a flirty, semi-formal style, this is one of the best options to keep in your arsenal! There are two steps to this particular style. First, you need to curl your hair prior to adding in your extensions. Be sure to brush out your curls before you snap your extensions in! This will help them look neater and more separated. Layer your extensions just so and then work on blending them in. You’ll want to use wavy extensions for the fullest effect.

After this is done, you can then bundle your hair into a slightly tousled side bun, using a band to hold it all in place. This hairstyle also goes great with accessories so make sure you pick out something that’s both pretty and able to complement your ‘do well!

Side Ponytail

This style is a little more intricate, just like the side bun we mentioned above. Take a round brush to your hair to enhance your roots and raise the hair at the crown of your head. Bundle all of your hair so it makes a neat bun, with some strands hanging loose. In order to blend them with your curled extensions, which will be applied on top of the bun, curl the strands of hair you leave loose from the bun.

Crown Braid

Last, but not least, comes this ever popular hairstyle! Simply gather all your hair and pin it back with the help of a banana clip. Don’t do this too neatly, however, because leaving a few strands unattended creates the chic tousled look we’re going for! You can then put in a headband shaped like a crown braid to complete the look.

We hope this style guide will give you some great ideas to try out this summer! At RemySoft, we make it our priority to offer our clients quality advice and hair products for remy hair. To learn how we can help you, contact us!

There Are Even More Hair Trends Expected to Make Waves in 2016!

Every year seems to be a big year for fashion, and with the advent of each new year comes the heavy anticipation of which trends will arise and burn brightly throughout the year’s duration. We’re close to the middle of 2016 and a large number of hair trends have already begun to make their mark this year. In this article, we want to go over the best and brightest trends making waves this year and maybe give you pointers on how to snag these styles for yourself!

“Wobs”

What exactly is a “wob?” This unusual term is a portmanteau for the “wavy bob,” which has begun to take 2016 by storm. While evidence points to shorter hair being not quite as popular this year, the bob will never go out of style. The best part about wobs is they’re easy to style! If your hair is already short or if you’re planning on getting a trim in the near future, you can just use styling tools or a bit of braiding to render your bob into full, wavy glory!

Natural Colors

Sorry to all of the dye enthusiasts out there! It looks as if natural shades are coming back into style this year and replacing the pastel and bright hues that grew to such massive amounts of popularity back during 2015. People now want their hair to look healthy and subtle, rather than extremely vibrant. If you want to add a bit of pop to your hair, however, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out some highlighting in addition to quality hair care.

Long Locks

Now is a better time than ever to break out your shiny hair extensions! Long hair has been spotted on a number of celebrities and other well-knowns this year, marking all the evidence we need to believe long hair is becoming the “it” look of this year. You can wear your long hair in any number of ways, from loose to arranged into a ponytail to decorated with bright and distinct accessories. The sky is truly the limit! Whether you decide to grow your hair out or stick to extensions, you’re sure to love rocking long hair in any way you wish!

Hair Accessories

What better way to show off your amazing locks than with a few sparkling hair accessories? While you may have left this type of hair styling back in middle school, it’s making a comeback in all sorts of new and interesting ways. The more unique, the better! If you want, however, you can still keep it subtle. Hair decorations are now capable of being tattooed or ironed in, if the idea of working in a pin or a comb doesn’t suit you.

No matter what you decide to do with your hair this year, maintaining a quality hair care routine is important! A great place to start would be updating to a great sulfate free shampoo. We at RemySoft can help with every kind of hair-related need. Contact us to learn how!

Top Tips for Preserving Your Remy Wig

You’ve spent a long time mulling and shopping around for your wig, and now it’s finally here! With a new wig comes an undoubtable level of excitement as you enjoy how it makes you look and feel. However, in order to maintain your great new style, you’ll first need to know how to care for your wig. This article is written to teach you that exact task. There are a number of important steps to wig care you need to know to care properly for your wig.

Where Do I Keep My Wig?

While the temptation may be there, you can’t wear your wig 24/7. Therefore, you should have a place for it to go whenever it isn’t in use. Keep it away from light and heat and on a wig stand. You should invest in one as soon as possible. It’s great not just for your home, but for when you travel as well. A wig box is also vital to the latter circumstance because it ensures your wig’s safety.

How Do I Clean My Wig?

Washing a wig doesn’t work in quite the same way as it would with hair attached to your scalp. You have to use much gentler methods for a wig. The company that made your wig will supply you with a guide to cleaning it properly. There’s a specific process you should follow.

First, fill a bowl with lukewarm water. You can then use wig shampoo to get the wig clean. Focus on the ends and comb the suds through for maximum coverage. Then use the bowl of water you prepared before to rinse the shampoo out. Afterward, you can towel off the wig with gentle patting motions, comb it and return it to your wig stand. The drying process should take around two days to finish, after which you can wear your wig as normal.

How Do I Style My Wig?

Styling your wig will be the first step in your new wig ownership and, much like the washing process, will take gentler methods. Again, you’ll need a full arsenal of wig care products on hand.

Remy wigs are far more susceptible to heat damage than your natural hair is because they aren’t being regularly nourished and replenished by minerals and other elements that keep our hair healthy. Try to avoid using heat as much as possible when styling your wig, especially when it comes to blow dryers! Blow dryers can melt the glue adhering the cap to the hair of your wig. This will cause it to fall apart. If you have to use any styling tools, put them on the least intense setting.

We hope this guide will be useful for caring for your new remy wig and enjoying it to the fullest! On our site, you’ll also find tips on how to care for synthetic wigs. For other advice and general inquiries, feel fee to contact us!

Do you regularly wear extensions? Are you interested in trying them out? If either of these questions fits you, have you considered trying out clip-on extensions? While they’re similar in concept and look to other forms of hair extensions, there are a number of advantages you’ll receive with clip-ons that you won’t get with any other variety. In this blog, you’ll learn all about how clip-on hair extensions can boost your style. Maybe you’ll decide to make the switch!

Clip-on Hair Extensions Aren’t as Harmful

You probably have a certain image in mind when you think of extensions, and that image is damage—split ends, decayed edges and otherwise destroyed hair follicles where the extensions attach. However, properly attached clip-on extensions are far from harmful to your hair and can actually help protect your hair while you wear them. The way clip-ons are made keeps them from weighing down too heavily on your hair. This enables your natural hair to remain in the same condition as it was when you first put in the extensions.

Clip-on Hair Extensions Are Flexible

Hair extensions can create beautiful styles.

Clip-ons give you all the benefits of growing your hair out with none of the hassle or fretting over proper long hair care! You can simply clip them in and go on with your day in style, no matter what kind of style you’re going for! One of the best parts of wearing clip-on hair extensions is they work with every occasion. No matter what hair style you decide to try with your extensions, you’re guaranteed to have total freedom. How you wear your extensions is entirely up to you!

Clip-on Hair Extensions Are Easy to Take Care Of

You won’t have to book a salon appointment to wear your clip-ons, making them a valuable time saver if you’re constantly on the go! You won’t even have to sacrifice your trusty sulfate free shampoo because they can be removed before the washing process and stored far more easily. Wearing your clip-ons will literally be a snap thanks to its easy installation and ability to manipulate and arrange each strand exactly as you wish.

Clip-on Hair Extensions Make You Look Beautiful

The most appealing part of clip-on extensions for many is the access it grants to having literally any hairstyle, texture and type you could ever wish for. Longing for the perfect curls? Buy a set of gorgeous, spiraling extensions! Struggling with thin hair and wishing for a thicker ‘do? You can either layer your extensions or buy a thicker variety to blend into your hair as you please! The possibilities are absolutely endless.

Through the RemySoft online store, we have all the products you need to keep your all-natural clip-on hair extensions in good shape. We even have tips on how to care for hair extensions for the first-time buyer. To learn how else we can help you have excellent hair, contact us!

Whether it’s from college or high school, graduating is an exciting time for both you and your family. Congratulations! We know how hard you’ve worked for this day. In the midst of all the preparations you’re undergoing for graduation, you may not want to invest too much time into the perfect hairstyle for your big day. We have some cute, simple styles to consider wearing to your ceremony, all so you can focus less on how you look and tend to other important, graduation-related matters!

Colored Hair

While you don’t necessarily want to launch a full-blown dye job just before graduation day, temporary dye can be just the thing to give your hair a little pop underneath your graduation cap. Be sure you use a shade that doesn’t clash with whatever color your robe will be. You want to stand out, but in a good way! Furthermore, you won’t need much styling beyond this because the new coloring takes care of the rest. Wear your hair loose with dip-dyed ends and make a great final impression as you walk across the stage!

Tossed to One Side

This look is great for people with short hair who don’t have a lot of options as far as styling or don’t want to invest in shiny hair extensions. We’ve got you! All this style takes is parting your hair a little differently from the norm and sweeping it all so it curtains one side of your face. You might want to add a touch of product to enhance your hair’s beautiful sheen and make sure it doesn’t tousle out of place.

Pinned Back

This style is great for afro-textured hair, as well as straight, and is adorably elegant. Simply comb or brush your hair out however you typically would, usinghair products for remy hair to help your curls sit at their fullest, ease back each side of your hair and then stick pins into it to hold it in place. Everyone will be able to make out your smile as you accept your diploma!

A Voluminous Twist-Out

This style is for afro-textured, natural hair only! Start off by twisting your hair for the night as you typically would, doing so with your entire scalp. The next morning you can take them down and sport a gorgeous twist-out for the day. If your graduation cap won’t quite fit over your hair, you can just pin it carefully down.

We hope these style suggestions will be of use as you plan for your big day. At RemySoft, we want to help you invest in quality hair care no matter the occasion! For more suggestions, as well as access to our selection of hair products for remy hair, contact us!

We know what an exciting season summer can be! Most people have more time to spare, often enough to enjoy fanciful outings with friends and family and take some time for themselves to relax. The only downside? The effect the summertime has on your hair! Even the most docile of locks are prone to frizz, dryness and other nastiness unlike any other time of year. If you’re trying to keep your hair tame and cute over the summer, you may want a bit of help. Here are some great style suggestions to try as you’re out and about this summer!

The Vintage Ponytail

This particular hairstyle is sure to work for everyone, especially if your hair type is naturally prone to annoying frizziness. For once, this unfortunate trait works in your favor because it will lend your ponytail some quite desirable body. The best way to approach this style is after a fresh wash. Separate your hair by parting it down the center of your scalp, then use your trusty blow dryer. After this, you can roll your hair up with your roller set of choice and keep it this way until you’re ready to go out for the day. The ideal version of this look is a ponytail kept low and the crown of the head brushed slick and smooth. This hairstyle works great with the application of a hair extension set!

A Fishtail Braid

Leave in conditioner keeps your hair smooth.

This style is perfect for anyone on the go who doesn’t have a lot of time to fiddle with their hair in the mirror or anyone who has no plans to hang out and just wants a hairstyle to chill out in. Ideally, you want to work with hair that hasn’t been washed as recently. This will help your braid hold better and be easier to braid.

The Side Braid

Sun protection for hair is important for summer styles.

This hairstyle is simple and effective for an outing. It keeps your hair out of your face and away from your neck, maximizing the coolness potential. Pair with a hat for the ultimate sun protection for hair! To wear this style, braid your hair as normal, then use a hair tie the same color as your hair to secure it. You can make this style a bit messy if you like by letting some of your hair fall away on the opposite side of your head to frame your face. Consider wearing this style for a fun summer date and impress that special someone with this incredibly cute look!

We hope these hairstyle suggestions will help you as you’re out and about this summer. We guarantee you’ll not only be able to stay cool, but look adorable while doing it! Be sure to take care of your hair by keeping it moisturized. Our leave in conditioner is a great way to prevent your hair from drying out too much. Contact us to learn how else you can care for your hair this season!

What could be more fun than summer vacation? With its plentiful outings filled with sun, surf, sand, free time and bonding with friends and loved ones, the summer season is an incredibly enjoyable time for almost everyone…except your hair. While you may enjoy the heat and sunshine, it presents a major hazard to your hair that’s difficult to rectify once the season ends. Too much heat exposure causes damaged and dry hair, which leads to breakage and other problems that could potentially destroy all the hard work you’ve invested into your hair. Luckily, there are ways to protect your tresses throughout the season.

Check Your Brushing Habits

A low-quality brush can be worse than no brush at all. The ideal brush sports boar bristles, which help to manage moisture in your hair by spreading it evenly and easily. If you’re working with your hair while it’s wet, it’s better to stick to a comb with wide teeth because this is less likely to yank out your hair than a brush will. Wet hair is prone to breakage, and brushes are often too rough on the strands while they’re in this state.

Protect Your Hair Against the Elements

Sun protection for hair is critical in the summer.

When you’re facing extreme temperatures, a great conditioner can work wonders for your hair. It can help to keep moisture from seeping too deeply into your hair, along with the help of a cap. There are a number of products you can turn to for sun protection for hair, including sprays. Hats are another great option for those on a budget and easy to coordinate with your summer wardrobe! Sunlight and its UV rays can easily sap the moisture from your hair, which means it will need all the help it can get! A hydrating shampoo will be equally useful for protecting your hair.

Don’t Overdo It With Your Styling Tools!

We know what a lifesaver your curling and/or flat irons can be, especially on those days your hair refuses to cooperate. However, artificial heat is damaging to hair and, when combined with natural heat from the summer sun, can pack quite a detrimental wallop! Consider styling your hair differently from time to time by wearing it up in a bun or some other low-maintenance style. It will be easy on your hair and cute enough to wear on a day out! Alternatively, if you must use heat, adjust the temperature lower. Ionic tools can be helpful as well because they work with the water in your hair to style it and trap moisture within it, which can safeguard your hair against the heat. No matter what you decide to do with your hair, be sure to apply a heat protectant to it as a safeguard!

At RemySoft, we’re 100 percent dedicated to helping you manage your hair, no matter the time of year. Contact us to learn more great tips for dealing with dry hair and other common problems!

Summer is perhaps one of the toughest months for hair. The sun constantly bears its heat down on your scalp, drying it from the roots down and brittling it, sometimes with more than disappointing results. It’s during this time of year you’ll want to be the most invested in maintaining quality hair care because heat damage is one of the easiest and most common ways to harm your hair. We have gathered some tips on how to keep your hair as safe as possible over the summer without having to rely too heavily on hair care products.

Lighten Up Your Brushing Routine!

This tip goes for managing wet hair. Wet hair breaks easily, which can lead to all kinds of damage, especially if you’re using tools that are naturally more rigorous on your hair. If you’re about to detangle, you don’t want to use anything that will tug on your hair too much. Wide toothed combs are the best solution for your detangling routine. They’re less likely to yank on your tangles and cause damage.

Rinse With a Hot Oil Treatment

Plant-based oils, such as avocado and coconut, are the most nourishing for your hair because they’re the easiest for your strands to absorb. After you finish your first shampooing, take some oil and apply it thoroughly to your hair. After rinsing, you can then carry on with the rest of your washing routine and apply conditioner. This method will trap valuable moisture into your hair, which will keep it from becoming too brittle from all the summer heat. This treatment best works in combination with sulfate free shampoo and conditioner, which also preserves hair moisture.

There’s a Better Way to Eliminate Chlorine from Your Hair

Quality hair care is an absolute must this summer.

The biggest downside to going to the pool is the havoc it wreaks upon your hair. Anyone with lighter hair colors will find their locks marred with hideous green streaks that are difficult to remove. If this has happened to you, we have a solution! Prior to taking a swim, wet your hair thoroughly. This will prevent so much chlorine from entering the strands. Once you’re done, use two cups’ worth of plain water and one-quarter of a cup of apple cider vinegar to rinse your hair while it’s still wet. Problem solved!

Cut Down on How Often You Wash

While washing your hair makes for great hygienic practices, it harms your hair by removing too much of the natural oils it needs to remain healthy and protected. Rather than washing every time you shower, try dry shampoos and performing a simple shower rinse to take care of any oiliness. Only wash your hair enough to keep it from getting too grungy and be sure to take advantage of leave in conditioner when you do decide to wash. Your hair will thank you!

We hope this guide will help you keep your hair safe and happy this summer! Contact us to learn other tips to protect and maintain your hair.

If you’re like any fashion-focused person, you’ve likely moved on from 2015’s trends and are eager to see what 2016 has in store. Despite how early it is in the year, a number of hot looks have emerged for anyone to try. However, you may be curious as to how 2016’s most recent trends compare to the greatest looks from 2015. We were certainly curious, and so we wrangled a few looks from this year and the last to see what’s changed and what has stayed the same.

Multicolored Dye Jobs

While this look requires oodles of quality hair care, it has gained massive appeal among the young adult crowd. This look has remained popular in both 2015 and 2016, but the execution has changed. Stylists have swapped out streaking your whole head with a rainbow of bright colors with subtle, peekaboo underlights. Underlights involve dyeing only the bottom layer of your hair and is a wonderfully unique way to pull off new hair colors. Best of all, they totally work in professional environments for those of you whose individuality is stifled by your 9 to 5.

Finding Your Roots

A great sulfate free shampoo keeps your hair looking great.

You might fondly remember the ombre trend that swept over the hair styling community back in 2015. However, in 2016, two relative newcomers have arrived to dethrone the ombre look: bronde and balayage. Balayage is quite similar to ombre hair because it gradually transitions from dark to light, from roots to ends. However, balayage is far more gentler-looking in an almost sun-kissed sense. Bronde is a comparable phenomenon, combining brunette roots and blonde ends.

Braids

Leave in conditioner can enhance your braid.

While braids have always been popular, the way people wear them has shifted continuously throughout the decades. 2015’s braids were greatly inspired by popular culture. You would most often find, for example, a single braid blending into free-flowing locks. In 2016, people seem to prefer them in sleek, immaculate styles.

Waves

Quality hair care shows in the way your hair looks.

The wavy look is relaxing this year. Instead of fretting over getting your wave pattern perfectly neat, as was the norm with mermaid hair back during 2015, worry no longer! Now you can simply brush your day-old curls and carry on with your day.

Pastels

A leave in conditioner is required to keep hair beautiful.

Pastel hair is changing drastically as well. You now have the option of either using pastel colors as highlights to ash-colored hair, rather than jumping into brighter shades. Pink is also quickly replacing the grays that enraptured so many people during 2015. Regardless of what dye work you go with, be sure to wash your hair with a great sulfate free shampoo to preserve your hair health and help the color last!

We’re excited to see what else 2016 has to offer, and we hope you’re inspired by these current trends, as well as everything else to come! At RemySoft Solutions, we specialize in helping you look and feel your best by boosting your hair’s health. That’s why we offer only the best products, such as our leave in conditioner. To learn more about what we do, contact us on our website!