Sleep is too precious a commodity to waste tossing and turning to accommodate rollers. And days are too busy to spend hours in curlers waiting for them to dry. How, then, can we get healthy, luscious curls - without heat, and without wasting time?

Pretty Clips

The easiest way to curl hair on the go - and look good while doing it - is to use decorative clips. These are available almost everywhere, are inexpensive, and come in all shapes, sizes, styles, and colors. Some clips are decorated with "pearls", some with rhinestones, some are plain. You can get colors to match your hair or your outfit. You can get plain clips and decorate them yourself - with glitter, fabric, small silk flowers.

In purchasing decorative clips, make sure:

1. the clip closes down all the way. Look at it sideways when it's closed - do all the teeth mesh together, from front to back of the clip? This is important, because hair will fall out of the clip if only the tip of the clip closes properly.

2. to choose a variety of sizes. You'll need big clips for soft curls, and smaller clips for tighter curls. Check out the newest rage, the octopus. It's perfect for long, thick hair. Scunci makes them in all sizes.

3. Don't confuse clips with barrettes. Barrettes generally won't hold enough hair to create curls.

To use the decorative clips, wait until hair is 90% dry (this will happen naturally as you put on your makeup and do morning chores). Then roll up hair the way you would if you were pincurling it - but use the clips instead. You'll have to use fewer clips than you would pincurls, for aesthetic reasons. For instance, you might pull your hair up into a roll near the top of your head and secure it a clip. Make a second roll of the remaining hair, and secure it too. A few hours later - at work or when you go out that night - take the clips out, spritz with a light-hold hair spray, and your curls are big and lovely.

Note: If you do find your hair slipping out of a clip or an octopus, use bobby pins discreetly to keep the clip in place.

Braids

A stand-by for many centuries. If you don't like the way braids look on you, pin them up close to the head, and add a store-bought pony tail to create a more updated look.

Pony Tails

When hair is almost dry, make a pony tail and twist the hair around a number of times before securing it at the bottom. Your long hair will come out with pretty, natural-looking bed-head curls.

A pony tail, high on the head, with the bottom ends tucked under and held with bobby pins, will yield a sleeker style. Your hair will be smooth and volumized, with a sophisticated look. To keep from getting a crease where the elastic was, use a scarf or ribbon (secured with bobby pins) to hold the pony tail in place.

A bun...

is a classical style that leaves a curly head of hair when taken down.

A French twist...

will create curly hair, too, but it will be fluffier and less symmetrical than curls from a bun.

Pincurls?

Put hair up in close-to-the-head pincurls and don a pretty, wide-brimmed summer sun hat.

Hand-scrunching

Air dry hair until it's the tiniest bit damp. Then add styling mouse and scrunch with hands until hair is dry. This method works best on short hair. You'll get a casual, tousled look.

Root work

Giving the roots of your hair volume and body can make your whole hairstyle look good.

For short hair - use a strong-hold styling mousse toward the end of the air-dry time, and hold your head upside down, fluffing the hair with your fingers. Stand up and don't comb.

For medium to long hair - use a root hair spray. Spray either of 2 ways:


1. Flip your hair upside down, and gently spray the roots. Wait a few seconds for spray to dry before flipping your head back up.

2. Divide hair into sections - perhaps 4 to 6 sections, more or less depending on the length and thickness of your hair. Take one section at a time, hold the hair up, and spray the underside at the roots. Pincurl into place until the spray dries. Continue on to the next section. When letting hair loose, don't comb - just use fingers to put hair in place.


Many of us need to ease-up on the heat stylers. These methods are actually quicker and easier than blow drying!

Here's to your beauty.

The way your hair looks can make or ruin your appearance completely. Beautiful hair completes any appearance. Your hairstyle has to be perfect for you to look your best. There are a few of hair care secrets that are very handy and will help you make your hair look wonderful. Read these hair care tips to make your hair look and stay they way you want them to.

Here are some Natural Hair Tips!

Do not shampoo your hair everyday. Hair that has not been washed for a day or two is easier to style. Infact washing your hair once every two or three days will actually make your hair healthy. Washing your hair everyday robs hair of essential oils and dries your scalp and hair.

If you have oily hair squirt water at the roots. Water adds lift to the hair roots. You can sprinkle some baby powder to the roots of the hair as well. For dry coarse hair condition the ends of your hair well every time you wash them.

If you want to tie your hair up in a bun, keep the bun loose. Finger comb your hair into a low disheveled bun.


For sexy wavy hair use a sea salt spray. Mix sea salts in water and fill a spray bottle. Squirt sea salt on damp hair, scrunch your hair and let it air dry. As most of us have hair that has a natural wave and the sea salts will bring it out.
While blow-drying your hair finger comb your hair and separate the tangles with your fingers. Dry your hair in this manner till your hair is almost dry and then use a brush.


Bangs are the in thing. Layering hair with bangs is the perfect hairstyle. Keep the bangs thick and heavy or choose side-swept bangs. Side-swept bangs paired with long layers look beautiful.


Coloring your hair is another hair treatment option. It is a nice change from the way you normally look. But choose a hair color that will suit your skin color. Ask a professional to help you choose the right color for your skin tone.

Cut your hair in layers, this will make you look a lot younger.

While curling your hair before using Velcro rollers use curling irons. Squirt your dry hair with styling spray and then use a medium curling iron to curl 2-inch sections of hair before rolling hair in Velcro rollers.

Color your hair regularly. Color your hair every 28 days by doing this you may actually prevent your hair from getting damaged.

For shiny hair add a few drops of shine serum to water and squirt it on to your hair

We are finally open!!!

Check out our new site.

www.nbkshair.net

Re-grand opening!!!

Ladies the countdown has begun for the NEW NBKS website!!!! Come see the new store on 05/01/2010!!!

Little Black What!?

Ladies Spring is here! The maxi and sun- dresses are out!! And you are wearing them. When the weather changes from cool to warm we want to step out in our best; whether it be during the day or night. But this Spring several designers are pumping out a dress that is classic, sexy , and chic and you may be able to find them in the back of your closet…
Ready to hear this???

The Little Black Dress!! Yes, Ladies the little black dress is always in style but this Spring they are the night-life MUST HAVE! Checkout all of your FAVORITE WEBSITES to find the perfect little black dress. They are great for all occasions and they make your body look slim, sleek, and ready for what the night holds.

Ciao!

HAIR UPDATE!!!

New Blog On the Spot!

We have another amazing blog on our hands ladies. We are doing our best to touch on your wants and NEEDS! Our newest blog is entitled “Got NBKS Hair” by NBKS Hair Tester Shannon. Check her out here in her NBKS Hair excursions!! http://nbkshairtester.blogspot.com/

Try This: Fantasia's Organic Tropical Fruit Serum

This luscious fruity scented serum is absolutely amazing in your natural hair. It is filled with nutrients and vitamins that can and will make your hair as beautiful and healthy as you want it to be!

Although we love love love to promote products that will work nicely with our NBKS Hair. We also want to promote healthy natural locks underneath that sassy weave. It runs about $6.99 in your local Beauty Supply..and is worth every dollar!

Have a happy, healthy, head of hair under those weaves LADIES!!

NYX COSMETICS: Get With It or BE LOST!

Most fashionistas try to incorporate a little MAC, Urban Decay, and Bobbi Brown cosmetics in their daily label lavished wardrobes. And though I am a fan and avid wearer of MAC, I must say that NYX cosmetics, eyeshadows are my new found makeup fetish.Why? Because not only do the shades offer just as rich of a tone if not better than my beloved MAC, NYX offers affordable single shades and shadow palettes. For a single shadow you will spend $5.00 each. You can also purchase the trio palettes that include 3 beautiful shades in one. Trios will run you about $8.00! Quality is a huge deal when making any purchase, no matter how great the deal is and with NYX Cosmetics you will be spending less for fabulous shades of colour.

Nothing’s worse than spending hard earned money on something you’ll never use again. NYX is not only worth its price but can accent any look that you’d like to achieve for a night out on the town or a lunch date with the girls. Sistas, if you were wondering if this product line is for us, I am here to tell you that this is nothing like those cheap kits that never show up on our sun kissed skin. NYX is a cheaper alternative with a highly pigmented formula for any skin type or shade. Check out NYX cosmetics at your local beauty supply stores or visit http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/ to make your online purchases today!

You can thank us later. Spread the word.. Keep money in your clutches NBKS Said So! We also recommend that you check out:

• NYX Brush Collection



• Pigments



• Sexy Lashes

GLAMOUR MAG Highlights: Glam Sandals

Ok- ladies we just had to share our Glamour Magazine Highlight with you all this week...

Check out these BOMB!!! Sandals for Spring/Summer 2010!!!

And they are under $100.00!!

Go to: GLAMOURMAGAZINE to check this entire article out!

Our Hair of he WEEK!!!

NBKS Hair of the week..The new Diva Sleek is most DEFINITELY flying off of the shelves! And it's not just regular human hair..it is Indian Remy hair.. For you remy lover's out there. It is beautiful and illustrous. Check it out on Ms. Nicole.




This is definitely one of Nicole's Best Kept Secrets!! Get yours HERE!!!

EASTER RAFFLE !!! WIN HAIR

N.B.K.S Invites you to partipate in our Easter Egg Raffle!!! Each Egg bought will enter you in a chance to win two 16" bundles of our Forbidden Diva Indain Hair! Easter Eggs are $1 and you can purchase as many as you would like!

Raffle Information and Rules

• Each Egg will receive a special four-digit number, you will receive an email with all of the raffle numbers you purchased.
  
• Drawing will be Friday at 12 noon. An email will be sent to all members and facebook fans with the winning raffle ticket number and a phone number to call and claim your prize.


• Hair will be over nighted to the winner for Saturday Morning Delivery!


• All Raffle Proceeds will go to the making of Easter baskets for needy children GOOD LUCK!

Click Here to purchase those eggs!!!

Envius Couture Spring Twenty-10

Check out Envius Couture's "Influence Peddler" Photoshoot..

Shout Outs to Durran Whaley and his team.. They have done it again!

Visit: http://enviuslifestyle.blogspot.com/

Envius Couture Lifestyle's 20TEN " INFLUENCE PEDDLER" Photo Shoot BTS from 1st Impressions Studio on Vimeo.

NBKS HAIR SALE!!!

Sale Information and Rules

•All orders must be in by midnight Sunday
•Hair is first come first serve
•Process time will be 5 business days from Monday all shipments will be sent via UPS Ground, Each order will receive a tracking number a confirmation number WE GUARANTEE ON TIME DELIVERY OR YOUR HAIR IS ON US
•Payment options Western Union or Money Gram only!!! Sorry No Credit Cards payments on this sale
•ALL SALES FINAL

[CLICK ON THE FLYER ABOVE]

Baltimores Own: Thai Branch..FAB STYLIST!!!!

Thai Branch of Baltimore Maryland is definitely one of THE best young up and coming stylists to the stars in the Metropolitan area. Through styling women for fashion events such as photoshoots and major local fashion shows, he has developed a resume that is trulyout of this world. Not only can he hook you up with the most fashion forward styles of 2010 but he is a local weave master!!!

Thai is 20 years old and currently works at Salon P located in Baltimore Maryland at 6617 Harford Road (21214).

Thai is a fashion-forward, hair-dressin' icon in town and has mastered several skills along the way:

-Eye Lash Application

-Make Up

-Styling &

-Jewlry Design!! (Check Out Thai's Hand Made Earrings on his beautiful client!)

But back to the weaves!!!! Thai is proficient in both sewing and bonding hair weaving methods and is not foreign to applying your Lace Wig Units.

If you are currently or planning to be in the area and would like to pay Thai a visit, please hit him up on Facebook or Myspace!

Or Holla at NBKS PR Rep at NBKSHAIR@LIVE.com to be directly forwarded to Mr. Branch.

Ciao!

NBKS Wholesale Program

Ready to Make Money??

Are you a hair lover? An awesome sales person?

We are thrilled to hear that you are interested in our Wholesale/Distribution program and would love to welcome you aboard. N.B.K.S is becoming one of the largiest suppliers of human hair extentions!

We deal direct with manufactors all over the world, so you dont have to worry about going through the middle man or brokers to get beautiful hair at a great price.

We are always seeking good distributors, as anyone with potential is able to actively market our products and make significant profits for themselves. It is very simple to become a distributor with N.B.K.S Hair. You simply complete the information at the bottom and submit, we will then send you a application for you to fill out and return back to us.


Once the account is setup we will email you a welcome kit with all your account information which details how to place orders.


Click link below to visit our wholsale website

NBKSWHOLESALE.COM

Briana Did Her THANG This Week!

Here is the Hair of the Week: Indian Water Wave Featuring Briana!

Take a Look!

NBKS Hair would like to personally thank Briana for sharing her photo and NBKS Hair Experience with our Lounge and FB Fans!

*If you have any lovely photos that you would like to share with us after you receive your NBKS Luxurious Extensions, please link them to our Fan Page on Facebook or send to NBKSHAIR@LIVE.COM!

Neapolitan Magazine is coming SOON!

According to our sources, an up and coming online magazine will be publishing their content right here on Blogger!!! (Shh.. well don't keep it too quiet because we have some amazing news to share with you all!!!)



Neapolitan Magazine, will be publishing their first issue on blogger in early April! They are looking for women ages (20-35) to apply for their latest promo for Flavor of the Week!!

Here is the flyer right here!

They are looking for women like you!! Who are hardworking and self confident! If you love yourself inside and out, they are waiting for you to apply to be the flavor of the week in the month of April..

We heard DIRECTLY that they are looking for 3 different women to highlight in their magazine. All you have to do is send in your photo along with your name, age, and hometown, and explain why you should be the flavor of the week!

It's really that simple ladies.. You will win an interview in an online magazine!!

We have several flavorful women that follow us on NBKS Hair & Fashion Blog, as well as our Lounge so get on it.

This Magazine is run by tasteful young women that are trying to uplift people of all different shades, backgrounds, and cultures. We know that our ladies have what it takes..

Email Neapolitan @ NPTMAG@GMAIL.COM!!! Like now!!

Agaci: Spring Trends

Agacistore.com is giving YOU easy access to shopping for this Spring's "Must- Haves" by grouping the hottest looks in trends..TAKE A LOOK!

(Click IMAGE to SEE ALL :)

GLAMOUR MAG Highlights: The Louis Vuitton Ponytail

How to Create the Louis Vuitton Ponytail (a.k.a. The Most Perfect Pony We’ve Seen In Years)Ladies, if you start hearing dreamy Disney-esque music in the background or start seeing rainbows and shooting stars bursting out of your computer screen when you look at the photo of the hairstyles at the Louis Vuitton runway show, don’t stress and dial up your doc: You’re not going crazy—you’ve just fallen in love (hard) with this flawless ponytail. It’s a little shocking how gorgeous it is, right? Kind of like looking at the Hope diamond or something. Seriously, though, while you might not wear a ’50s Barbie-esque ‘do like this into the office or out on a date, you have to respect the fact that there are absolutely zero frizzies. That alone deserves some kind of an award.It should come as no surprise that this immaculate hairstyle comes from Redken’s Guido, he of the spring side-braid phenomenon. For all you vintage hair lovers—or anyone who wants to glam up her gym pony one day—we got the dish on how to re-create this ‘do:1. After washing hair, apply texturizing blow-dry gel to damp hair.2. Brush through from roots to ends with a round brush.3. Pin hair into rollers and let cool. 4. Pull hair into a smooth ponytail right (no part) and secure with an elastic.5. Wrap a 1” to 2” piece of hair around the elastic and secure underneath the ponytail with bobby pins to conceal the elastic.6. Around the hairline, apply a smoothing serum like Redken Glass 01 and make sure all baby hairs are down for a smooth, sleek look.If you’re in a hurry, you could probably blow-dry, slick back, pin up and then use a wide-barrel curling iron to give one or two big curls to the end of the tail. And spritzing the smoothing serum on a little comb, then brushing through will help prevent stiff helmet head. —Susan Cernek

Lauren Conrad Collection..Who Knew?

I dont know who loves Lauren Conrad or "LC" from The Hills more than I do but- we are in love with the fact that she has a line of clothing out called the LC Collection and it is located at Kohls. Isn't that a shocker!?? With her phenomenal sense of style, wouldn't you think she would have the most expensive line that a lady coming out of Laguna Beach, Ca. can put out?? Well she has shocked us, but the first thing that we want to do is let you know that Kohls is having an online sale of the first few pieces from her LC Collection..so get yours..like right now! ok?

Visit: http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/ourbrands/lclaurenconrad.jsp

PLUTOCRACY- Fashion at it's BEST: NYC

If you are looking for neo-modernism.. you won't find it here. We are talking vintage with a modern twist. Plutocracy is a line of apparel that celebrates the independence of today's working woman. The line is greatly inspired by the Women's Empowerment Movement back in the mid 40's. With corsets and bodice tops paired with huge frilly tops and long tailored pant, the Plutocracy Winter/Fall collection accents it's motto; "Rising Revolt."

Spring is approaching us [ Thank God ] .. and while we hate to say goodbye to Plutocracy's Winter and Fall line.. we must say helloooooo to it's Spring Collection!

VISIT: http://www.beplutocracy.com/

YOU BE THE JUDGE!

Spring Waves

Spring is alomost here in full bloom...some of us are planning trips to Cancun and Miami- but you can't leave town without the perfect hair!!!! Well, Spring of 2010 calls for luscious waves and soft natural curls.

Here's a few flowing hairstyles that you can achieve with our exotic hair extensions! You can add length and fullness to your already long beauiful locks.. or you can get a full sew-in to give your naturally short hair a KICK!

Try something new diva's!

MYNBKSHAIR.COM

-Ciao

Visit our Hair Lounge!

Visit our Lounge this morning to see what's up with your lounge mates...

Check out the new layout and let us know what ya think!!!



-Nicole

Ms. Chanda sharing her NBKS Experience!

Our girl Ms. Chanda shares her experience with her NBKS Hair. Chanda sewed in a full head of our Brazilian Water Wave Hair. To purchase yours.. you know where to go ---> http://mynbkshair.com/.

Any questions, concerns, or inquiries shoot us an email at sales@mynbkshair.com!

Get Into It With: Minx Nails

Keep up with the latest trends in the beauty world ladies.. Minx nails is one of the most phenomenal nail design techniques on the market.

From metallic metal looks in silver-gold, and patterns from leopard to abstract designs with stripes- Minx nails offers every woman an untouchable look that everyone will try to mimic.

Minx Nails:
In our definition, a Minx is a sexy, confident, naughty but fun individual who lives every day like it is a big, ripe juicy apple ready to be bitten. We’ve channeled this cool factor into Minx, a new and glamorous way that lets women (and men!) extend fashion to their very fingertips.

-minxnails.com

Who's wearing Minx Nails?
Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Rhianna, Keri Hilson, Solange, need we say more!?

Find your local Minx Nails Extraordinaire! Get yours done today.

PZI Jeans

Have you been searching for the perfect fitting line of denim?? Well search no further ladies! PZI Jeans has the fit for your curves. We support the curvy woman.. most of us are anyway-so take a look at the fashion show that women of PZI put together down in the "A." Then shoot over to http://www.pzijeans.com/ and cop yours (winks!)