Dooa Blog System http://www.dooa.com/blog Tue, 10 April 2012 17:47:00 Tue, 10 April 2012 17:47:00 http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/april/how-dream-girl-prepares-your-hair-extensions/ If you wear or stock 100% human hair extensions then a lot of work goes in to making sure they are cleaned and styled properly. Dream Girl prides itself, as one of the premier hair extensions brands in Europe, on making sure all its products are sourced ethically. At every stage of the process as they work their way to the shelf, and ultimately your head, we take great care to every one of our Hair Extensions is treated delicately and safely. So here is the process of how it works, from their source to you. The first stage is the disinfectant and dyeing process. There are hair markets who sell raw human hair fibres. Each batch is sold by weight. Dream Girl works with only ethical suppliers who can prove their trade lines. The hair we receive is already washed and cleaned. Even though the hair is cleaned, Dream Girl adds a processing stage. Like a deep cleanse we treat the hair to remove any potentially harmful bacteria. It is like a disinfectant that uses very hot steam along with a treatment to kill any bacteria. This process takes two hours. The products used are then washed off so there is no evidence of them by the time they get to you. Once the hair is fully cleansed it is sorted into lengths and then bleached and coloured to achieve the right shade. To offer a range like Dream Girl that comes in over 80 different colours from Snow White to Burgundy hair needs to be coloured. We use regular hydrogen peroxide based dyes. It takes between one and three hours to dye hair to the right colour. It depends how rich the shade needs to be. The hair is then thoroughly rinsed and then it is time for styling. Whether waves or curls once the hair is styled it then needs to be dried. We use what are like hot ovens to dry the hair completely before it is styled. This takes around two to three hours. The Hair Extensions are now finished. They are sent to the packaging department who put them into the parcels and packaging that you receive them in when you buy Dream Girl Hair Extensions. Know more about Dream Girl Hair Extensions http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/april/how-dream-girl-prepares-your-hair-extensions/ http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/april/how-dream-girl-prepares-your-hair-extensions/ Tue, 10 April 2012 17:47:00 http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/march/spring-clean-your-beauty/ Time for a spring clean? Not your home, your look. As we shake off the winter months it's time to experiment with new styles from bang on trend nail shades to a fresh hairstyle. Reinvention and makeover is what modern women are best at. Yet before we start to add new colours and new shades we have to make sure the canvas is ready. After harsh winter weather our skin and hair can need a little looking after. Here are our tips to make you feel like a new you, just in time for spring Nails Before you add colour or experiment with a new shade, make sure nails are strong. Weak and brittle and putting colour on top might make them liable to crack and break. Use a hand moisturiser to rub into nails and gently shape the cuticles. When you file nails, give a curved shape to them. Only file in one direction to prevent cracking. Blow away any dust left from filing and then use either a little strengthening oil or moisturiser again to rub into nails and cuticles. This helps keep them soft. Once moisturiser has been absorbed you can add a new colour. Nail Polish Col. Vixen Dream Girl is bang on trend for this season's bold shades. Skin Winter wind and rain along with indoor heating can dry skin out. Combat this by drinking plenty of water and exfoliating skin once a week to remove any dead cells. Make sure skin is moisturised daily and than any dry patches are treated with an intensive moisturiser. To keep a healthy glow use either Dream Girl's Pump Foundation or Tube Foundation to give an even cover. Both come in a variety of shades and provide a creamy application to ensure they skin does not dry out. Hair Just like your skin your hair can get dry, particularly at the tips. Throughout the winter you should use an intensive moisture pack for your hair. Try to reduce the number of times you need to use heat, for example using a blow drier or straighteners as this can damage already tired hair. If you already have Dream Girl Hair Extensions you can buy special shampoo and conditioner designed specifically to keep your extensions shiny and healthy for longer. You might be planning to treat yourself to Dream Girl Hair Extensions to give you a new look this spring. Make sure your natural hair is in tip top condition before hair extensions are fitted. This will create an even healthier and vibrant look once you add extensions for volume or length. What are your tips for spring cleaning your look? How do you shake off the effects of winter on your skin and hair? Share your own tips with Dream Girl on Twitter and Facebook . http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/march/spring-clean-your-beauty/ http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/march/spring-clean-your-beauty/ Fri, 16 March 2012 10:06:00 http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/march/step-out-feeling-chic/ If you're looking for a quick and easy way to transform your style then a wig is a great solution. Made using either synthetic hair or 100% human hair, a wig is the easiest solution if you want to chop and change your look, without making a long-term commitment. And Dream Girl's Chic Collection is the ideal range with a host of styles, lengths, textures and colours to suit everyone. In a new film on Dream Girl's You Tube channel you can watch stylist Lynn Wallis select a new wig for Laine. It's perfect if you have short hair and want to try a new style that is a little longer. The first thing to do is to check for a colour that best matches you. How to choose depends on how the colour makes you look. If it isn't right for your complexion, i.e., it's too dark, you might end up looking washed out. A colour that doesn't suit you will make a wig look unnatural and the idea is to make it look as seamless your own locks. If you go to Dream Girl's Colour Chart for the Chic Collection you'll see they have a range of colours from Apricot Blond to Sunset Brown, and everything in between. You also need to try on a a few to get the right style. Whether with a fringe or a layered cut you want to choose a wig that best suits the shape of your face and will compliment you. It should feel comfortable as well and fit securely on your scalp. Dream Girl's Chic Collection is made up of finely wefted wigs, which means the hair is much more likely to fall naturally, making it easier for you to turn it into a great hairstyle. In the video the stylist uses curling tongs and plenty of hairspray to add a little volume and style to Laine's wig. You can use rollers to add a little lift at the roots and tongs for a shape at the tips. Spray will help keep the style in for longer. Explore Dream Girl's Chic Collection online and watch the film on You Tube. . Remember you can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/march/step-out-feeling-chic/ http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/march/step-out-feeling-chic/ Fri, 09 March 2012 16:29:00 http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/february/get-the-look-from-london-fashion-week/ You can always expect something weird and wonderful at London Fashion Week. This year there were a few outrageous sites on the runway but overall the style was very classic with plenty of originality, creativity and quirkiness. The key to adapting catwalk styles to your everyday life is simple. You can create the look by identifying a few trends and making them work for you. We've identified four key hair and beauty looks you can try yourself. Dooa has a range of beauty brands that can help you inject a little model glamour into your life. Side Pony Tail This has been skirting around the edges of fashion for a while and its presence on the catwalk at London Fashion Week suggests it will be a key style for spring and summer. If your hair is slightly shorter then remember you can use Clip'N Go Hair Extensions by Dream Girl to elongate your locks and add a little volume. Simply attach from the nape of the neck and work up to the crown. Comb hair with your fingers, this isn't a look that needs to be too 'finished'. Gather hair over one shoulder and make a side parting on the other side of your head. Tie hair to just behind the ear. Arrange a few strands to fall around your face. Finish with a little spray that is suitable for use with Hair Extensions and you're ready to hit the streets. Statement lips Match your side pony tail with a statement lip. Red was the colour of the runway at this year's London Fashion Week. For lips to have the biggest impact, you need to treat them before you add any tint. Exfoliate lips gently, you can use a toothbrush to do this then moisturise thoroughly. If lips aren't smooth then the colour will flake off. Apple the first layer of colour, be it a lipstick by Dream Girl or even a lip gloss, using a brush. This will ensure you get and even distribution of colour. Once the first layer is dried add the second. A quick beauty tip, set the colour by pressing your lips against a tissue, this take off the excess and helps it dry faster and stay in place. With a statement lip you need not wear much eye makeup. Simply add a flick of mascara and you're ready to go. Bouffant hair Big voluminous hair has been a major look on the red carpet for 12 months. This London Fashion Week it returned to the catwalk but with a cute twist. This is a real sixties style and adding a hairband like the model here will help keep hair off your face and emphasise the volume at the crown. For those of us with fine hair we may need a little bit of help to achieve this look. Hair Extensions, whether those sewn or glued in by a stylist, or Dream Girl's Clip'N Go Hair Extensions are the easiest and the quickest way to add instant volume. Once extensions are fitted, brush hair back gently from the hairline. If you have a fringe you may need to use a little hairspray to make sure it stays smooth. Add even more volume with a little backcombing. Simply hold a lock of hair straight up and comb gently towards the scalp with a wide toothed comb. For the headband you want something thin. Begin by slotting above the ears and then push back the hair so it is flat at the front, and then volumised at the crown. Natural look The natural look is always great for spring. A healthy glow with clear skin and bright eyes are the only accessories you need for this look. However, natural doesn't mean you can't get a little help. For your hair, gentle waves look best with this style. If you hair is straight remember to look at Dream Girl's Waves and Curls range of Hair Extensions which will add texture and volume to your own locks. Opt for Hair Extensions that will last a few months, or one's you can add and take out by yourself. This is a natural look so remember to use Dream Girl's Colour Comparator to match Hair Extensions to your own shade as closely as possible. Style with a side parting. For your skin, ensure you use a good moisturiser and then add a few dots of concealer to cover any blemishes or dark circles under the eyes. Opt for a soft natural lip colour and instead of blusher try a Bronzing Powder like Dream Girl's Medium Bronze to add a hint of colour. Keep eyes natural and brush eyebrows. If they are very fair either use an eyebrow brush or even a little brown eye shadow to add a little dark. Remember you can stay in touch with Dooa on Twitter and Facebook http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/february/get-the-look-from-london-fashion-week/ http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/february/get-the-look-from-london-fashion-week/ Thu, 23 February 2012 15:10:00 http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/january/put-a-spring-in-your-step-with-some-colour/ When it's so gloomy outside we can always inject a little colour to look forward to spring. Pinks, blues, greens our nails, lips, eyelids and even our hair can be used as a palette to cheer our mood. It's amazing what colour can do, so while we wait for the sun to return let's take control of our look and add a little joy. Dooa supplies a range of make up , as well as Hair Extensions that offer a bolder shade this season. As everyone prepares for London Fashion Week here is our guide to some of the colours you'll see on the catwalk and how you can fit them into your makeup bag. A flash of Pink Pink is a big part of the spring colour this year. Soft gentle hues but also bold, bright shades will be the go to colour for jeans, dresses and jackets. But it's also a great shade for your lips. Flash from Dream Girl's Lipstick Collection is ideal if you want to make a statement with your lips. Match with a soft blush and just a flick of mascara for full impact. A sheer gloss and lasting finish it's an ideal colour for a night out, or even if you want to add a little glamour to your working day. Lipsticks Col. Flash Dream Girl     Don't be Blue Blue is a great colour that matches so many skin tones. Blue lipsticks and nail varnishes have been spotted on the catwalks over the past few months. If you're not ready to take that leap but want to try the shade why not opt for eye shadow? Dream Girl's collection of Duo Eyeshadow offers two for the price of one. You can either wear each shade on its own, or mix to create a new one that's just for you. Diva matches a gentle blue that's the colour of a sky on a summer's day along with a soft green. The colour can be used on the eyelids either as a block of colour or, using a brush you can draw a line just above your eyelid to replace liner and make a bold statement. Duo Eyeshadow Col. Diba Dream Girl Purple Pleasure Lilac and light purple are a key trend this season. Using your nails as a palette is an easy way of making sure you're on trend from head to toe. Dream Girl's Nail Polish Collection includes Catwalk which is a lilac shade that can be used as a nod to a runway style. You can either match to your outfit or use as a contrast for a cutting edge look. Nail Polish Col. Catwalk Dream Girl A shock of colour Selena Gomez was spotted sporting a colourful addition to her hairstyle earlier this year. Clip On Hair Extensions can be used to add a new shade to your locks. Dooa supplies premium brands which have a range of Fancies, brighter colours like blue, green, pink, orange or red. You can either go for a full head colour or add a few locks to add a subtle style. Remember you can stay in touch with Dooa on Twitter and Facebook. Find out more about: Hair extensions: Dream Girl ¦ Sapna ¦ My Hair ¦ Nubian Queen ¦ Mystere Cosmetics: JR Beauty ¦ Dream Girl http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/january/put-a-spring-in-your-step-with-some-colour/ http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/january/put-a-spring-in-your-step-with-some-colour/ Fri, 17 February 2012 12:19:00 http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/january/make-him-fall-in-love/ Want to know how to create a hairstyle that will turn heads? Valentine's Day will soon be upon us. You might have a date planned. Maybe you're organising a night out with the girls. Whatever you're doing, you want to look perfect. The right outfit, the right shoes and more importantly the right hair. It's a known fact that even though they might pretend to not care, men do take notice of how we style ourselves. Shiny, healthy, bouncy hair exudes confidence and beauty. Who wouldn't want to look like that? So if you want to feel fantastic from your toes to the tips of your hair listen we have some ideas. Dream Girl Clip'N Go Hair Extensions are ideal if you want to create a look for a special night out. Easy to fit without needing any help it means you can transform your hair in minutes. Step 1 Visit Dream Girl's online store . Clip'N Go Hair Extensions are created using 100% human hair. Great care is taken to ensure each strand it sitting the same way and is placed correctly and securely. This means the extensions provide a more natural and healthy looking finish. It also means Hair Extensions will last longer. Use Dream Girl's Colour Comparator to select a colour closest to your own. Pick the right Hair Extensions for you. Whether your hair is straight, wavy or curly, long or mid-length there is a range of styles and lengths to suit everyone. Step 2 To use Clip'N Go Hair Extensions, make sure your hair is washed and styled normally. In your pack you will receive 10 strips. There are four large strips to cover the crown of the head, two medium strips to cover the bridge of the neck and four small strips to cover the side of the head and to frame the face. Lay your Hair Extensions in front of you so they are tangle-free and flat. Begin at the nape of the neck. Clip your hair up with a grip and secure the first row in place. Release your hair, then about an inch higher, twist and secure your natural hair again with a grip and secure the second row. Clipping your natural hair back might take time but it makes it easier to fit the Clip N'Go Hair Extensions as it means there are fewer lose strands to get tied in. Fitting the extensions in rows also makes it simpler to ensure the finish is smooth with no lumps or bumps, creating a more natural finish. Continue until you reach the crown. The longer strips will cover the whole crown so as you reach there you may find the clips need to be secured slightly to the side of the head. Just ensure your own hair is clipped and moved to the side so it is easier to fit the extensions. Once the larger rows are fitted secure the four smaller clips to add volume and to frame the face. At the root of each of Dream Girl's Clip'N Go Hair Extensions is a flexible grip. They are styled to ensure the clip is not on show but just double check that hair is smooth. Step 3 Time to style. Dream Girl's Clip'N Go Hair Extensions can be crimped, curled and styled as natural hair. (*) For a look that's bang on trend, curl hair in one to two inch squares to create big bouncy waves. Ensure ends are curled to frame the face and clip fringe loosely back to create a soft, romantic look. And there you have it. Three steps to a show-stopping style that's guaranteed to make him swoon. Remember you can stay in touch with Dream Girl on Twitter , Facebook and YouTube . (*) This step is only recommended if executed by an experienced Professional Hair Extensionist. Applying temperature to hair extensions might damage them severely. http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/january/make-him-fall-in-love/ http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/january/make-him-fall-in-love/ Tue, 07 February 2012 10:06:00 http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/january/top-five-reasons-to-try-hair-extensions/ 1. To Add Thickness - Who doesn't want sexy, fuller hair? Hair extensions allow those who have struggled with thin and fine hair to finally experience having luxurious and voluminous tresses. Extensions can be an instant boost of volume to anyone's style. 2. To Try a New Length - Did you recently experience the worst haircut of your life? Do you dream of having long hair but don't have the patience to grow it out? Extensions can be the answer to all your hair length worries! 3. To Add a New Element to Your Style - Have you always wanted layers but are too nervous to cut them? Been too scared to jump on the bang trend bandwagon? Have you dreamed of having wavy hair without the work? Extensions are the perfect way to try new style elements with your hair without being permanent. 4. To Try a New Color - Extensions are the perfect answer to wanting to try new hair hues without the fear of chemical damage to your natural tresses. For those that like to change their hair color often, extensions are truly the healthy hair solution for you! 5. To Create An Instant New You - Sometimes we just need to turn over a new leaf in life. Have some beauty fun while finding the 'new you' with a fresh hair look! Extensions can instantly give you a style that would otherwise take months to achieve. From a new length with added volume to trendy bangs and a fun new color, hair extensions can help you kick off the 'new you' with style and confidence! **TIP** The key to making the right decision about extensions is finding a trusted distributor and stylist to help create your look. Extensions are an investment in your personal beauty so you must treat them as such. Follow all manufacturer and stylist directions when it comes to caring for and maintaining your beauty investment. Guest post by Latest-Hairstyles.com http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/january/top-five-reasons-to-try-hair-extensions/ http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/january/top-five-reasons-to-try-hair-extensions/ Fri, 27 January 2012 11:42:00 http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/january/chic-collection-by-dream-girl/ There's no quicker way to transform your style simply and easily than with a wig. Just ask Lady Gaga or Kelly Rowland, both rumoured to be fans of hairpieces. Now Dream Girl is making it even easier as we reveal the Chic Collection . A new range of premium synthetic wigs, hair pieces and pony tails, each piece in the Chic Collection is made from high quality fibres in a variety of lengths, textures and colours. If you've never worn a wig before, this is why we think you might like to try. Fitting snugly over your natural hair you can pick a style that's perfect for a night out and it saves time in styling your hair. It also means you can chop and change, experimenting with different looks and colours. Want to be a vibrant red head but don't want to make a permanent change or dye your hair? Then try it out with a wig first, get the feedback from your friends before you take the plunge. It might be that you choose a wig to give you extra confidence. Some people have very fine or thin hair, some lose their hair, either through illness or treatment. A wig is an ideal way to cover thinning or very fine hair. The perfect confidence boost. Because it's Dream Girl , every wig in the Chic Collection is made with real care and attention. Each is finely wefted, meaning each strand of hair is styled perfectly meaning you get a much more natural drop and finish to the hair. Ponytails or hair pieces are the easiest way to add extra length or create a dramatic up-do, giving your natural hair a little extra volume. It is affordable as well, so no need for a huge investment. Explore the Chic Collection and see how you can transform your look in an instant. Follow Dream Girl on Twitter and Facebook . http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/january/chic-collection-by-dream-girl/ http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2012/january/chic-collection-by-dream-girl/ Thu, 26 January 2012 17:17:00 http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2011/december/get-long-and-luscious-hair-for-christmas/ Party season is nearly upon us. It is a time designed for experimenting with new looks. If you are tired of your short or mid length hair, why not get long and luscious locks for Christmas and end the year feeling like a new you. Hair Extensions are simply the easiest way to transform your style. Got fine, flyaway hair? Then add to your locks with volume and length with new extensions. At that awkward growing out phase with a shorter style and you just don't feel glamorous? Well then, make the transition easier by using hair extensions to add length. At Dooa we understand that every woman is different, therefore you need to have as many hair extension options as you can. There will always be something for somebody. If you're looking for Hair Extensions to mask your hair while it is growing out then you can match them perfectly to your own natural colour. Use 100% human hair extensions . These will look more like your own hair. This is because the extensions are produced with the hair cuticles still intact. Hair is laid row by row, strand by strand and this means it is less likely to get tangled and more likely to fall naturally and in a flattering way. Got very curly hair or wavy hair? Fear not, Hair extensions are for you too. We supply the widest range of hair extensions either in tight curls or looser waves, depending on your individual style. Long hair does make you feel more glamorous, but remember, you don't have to always wear your hair loose just because you have invested in hair extensions. One of the great things about having longer and thicker hair is that it is perfect if you want to try up-dos that look best with, well, thicker hair. You can twist your hair in a dramatic bun, a look straight of the catwalks, or experiment with a fish tail braid, also an on trend look for the new year. Hair extensions can either be fitted using glue or being sewn in. The best thing to do is talk to your hairdresser about the kind of looks you are looking for and they can help advise you on the right style of extensions for you. You might just want them for parties and then to go back to you natural look the following day. No fear, simply use Clip-On Hair Extensions that can be fitted quickly and easily in minutes. Remember if you are partying then you need to take extra care of your hair extensions. Also Dooa supplies a range of products like soft and gentle shampoo and serum to make your hair shine and you extensions last even longer. You can get tips and ideas from Dooa throughout the week on Facebook and Twitter . http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2011/december/get-long-and-luscious-hair-for-christmas/ http://www.dooa.com/bloghttp://www.dooa.com/blog/blog/2011/december/get-long-and-luscious-hair-for-christmas/ Fri, 02 December 2011 12:40:00