There is a widely spread misconception that African-American women experience hair growth at a slower rate than other races. In reality, the average hair growth per year for all people is about six inches. However, how you care for your hair can have a significant impact on how much of that you keep. If you are looking for ways to maintain and encourage hair growth, here are some tips.  Moisturize Your Hair

Whether you view getting a haircut as a necessary chore or as a cherished beauty routine, you want to get the best service possible at the hair salon. Well, hairstylists want to give you great service, so it should be easy, right? In fact, salon clients affect their service more than they realize. Learn how to get fantastic service every time you go into the salon. Be on Time How irritating is it to show up to your service on time and have to wait because the stylist squeezed another customer in?

If you wear glasses, the way you wear your makeup can have an impact on your overall look. The rules are a bit different for those wearing glasses, as the eye area is enhanced already. The glass in your spectacles can make your eyes appear smaller or larger depending on your vision correction, so this will need to be addressed to make your eyes look natural. Here's some of the best makeup advice to help you look your best while donning your vision correction frames.

When you have made an investment in purchasing a human hair wig from a company like Serge's Wigs, the last thing that you want to see is this wig looking worn or becoming tangled after only a few months of use. The first step, of course, is to make sure that you're following the proper maintenance tips for your wig. After proper maintenance, if you do notice that it is looking worn, there is a way to revive it.

Getting a cosmetology degree allows you to be able to work in many different capacities in the beauty industry.  Before working in a salon or spa, you must be licensed and certified from a cosmetology school like Capilo Institute.  Before making the decision to attend cosmetology school, you must be sure that the industry is where you want to spend your career.  Here are a few ways to find out if the beauty industry and cosmetology school is right for you.

It would be nice if your hair would stay perfect all through a day, but reality is not nice. Humidity, sweat, and skin oil can be murder on a hairstyle. If you find that your hair is at its best right as you leave and that it gradually degrades over the course of your day, it might be time to add a new produce to your arsenal. Dry shampoos can bring new life to oily and/or limp hair, but it is important to find a shampoo that works for you.

If you have long, straight hair, then it is the perfect time to go for the 'big snip' to enjoy a lighter, cooler hairstyle all summer long. You don't even have to go to a salon or recruit a helper when you follow these tips for cutting your own hair at home. These techniques are most suitable for cutting straight and slightly wavy hair.  Home Haircut #1: Long Layers You can use this easy technique for a final result that ranges from slightly layered ends to an extreme layered cut.