Extra care for Afro hair during the winter months

Tips for caring for Black hair/Afro Hair/Mixed Heritage hair 

Afro hair needs extra love and attention in the cold winter months. The harsh weather, not only can be brutal to skin, but add stress to hair too. As we tend to stay in more, the artificial heat can dry leave your hair feeling dry and brittle. With efforts to keep the hair in optimum condition, some can tend to over grease the hair, rather than moisturise it.

We would like to share with you some tips for keeping black natural textured and Afro hair healthy, shiny and beautiful during the cold seasons.

1.      If you have a perm that you wish to grow out (well done), this is the best time to grow it out. Keep your hair moist and wash weekly adding deep conditioners to nourish and keep it healthy. Leave in conditioners are a good idea and will help reduce breakage.

2.      You are what you eat. Pay attention to your diet ensuring it is rich in fish oils, vegetables, beans and nuts. Maintain your vitamin levels with food and supplements. Vitamin D and E are essential for healthy hair growth.

3.      Make sure you drink lots of water to keep your skin and hair hydrated. This is a must to avoid dry scalp and skin.

4.      We all want our hair to look great in the summer, so start in the winter by giving it some extra care.  In winter you can use hats to accessorise so it can be a good opportunity to reduce the use of hot hair appliances. Slick buns are a great way to give your hair a break.

5.      If you are a long term weave wearer, invest time in caring for the hair underneath, as it can get neglected. Steams and Saunas are not only a great way to de-stress, but a fabulous way to deep condition your hair, so go on girls, book that Spa!

6.      Putting your hair in plaits, twists or cainrow is a good way put it away during the winter months. You can still achieve many glamorous results with long plaits, adding colours and curls. Sassy natural waves can look fantastic when your hair is healthy.  Just remember to continue to moisturise and condition your hair to keep it healthy strong.

 7.      If you can, platting your natural hair at night is a good way to preserve its condition. A light application of moisturiser before bedtime, wrapped in a scarf will reveal healthy shiny hair in the        morning with a flattering wave pattern.

8.      Winter is an ideal time to put it all away completely. If you are a diehard weave wearer, it may take you some convincing to go natural for many reasons. One reason is that not everyone has the hair density to wear natural styles, so good extensions are a very good option. Since the evolution of Brazilian Hair, it is now quite easy to tell when hair extensions isn't of a good quality. So invest a Brazilian, Peruvian or high quality human hair. Good hair suppliers will also supply you with instructions on how to care for your hair, as it does differ from caring for Natural Afro hair.

9.      What do I use to revive my hair? I go back to nature! Shea Butters, Coconut oils, Avocado and Argon oils are a wonderful natural way to keep your hair conditioned. The purer the product the better, but remember oils attract dirt, and dirt dries hair so wash your hair regularly with a gentle shampoo or conditioner.

 10.   Are you preparing your hair for a big event or wedding? Or simply want stunning hair during the summer?  Follow these simple steps above to ensure your hair is in the very best condition. Love your hair, it is a unique and beautiful part of you. 

 

Bridal Updo for Afro Hair with extensions

Virtually all wedding dresses are bigger than what you would normally wear. Whether it's an A lined, fish-tailed or full princess style, the likelihood is there is going to be more of it! This is why bridal hairstyling is unique, as it offers balance to your attire  and elegance to soften and compliment your look.

Bridal hair styles tend to offer the illusion that there is more hair, whether it is an bridal up do or downward body wave, the right hair style can offset your wedding dress for a striking silhouette and glamorous appearance.  It is very important that you use specialists in Bridal Hair to achieve this as they work with brides all the time, and can ensure the look ties in with the image you wish to present on the wedding day.

Are you worried that you hair is not thick or long enough to create the bridal hairstyle of your dreams? Try not to worry about that, most professional Bridal Afro hair stylist will be able to create your style using human hair extensions for very realistic results. Using human hair extensions is quite important part of this if you want a natural look.

Natural hair has a transparency in the sunlight, a way it behaves in the wind, and moves with your body, even if only a tendril is left flowing. It is also longer lasting and more versatile, so if you are wondering which is better, we vote Human Hair! Prices vary between £20 and £60 per pack and more if you are a hair connoisseur and indulge in Brazilian/Peruvian hair....coming soon!

Do you need bridal hair for your 2014 wedding? Call or email Nu Woman Beauty to seek availability for Bridal Hair and Makeup for your wedding. Have a makeup trial and discuss your hair needs in full. Book early enough and have a team cater for your entire bridal party.

Call 0208 516 6528 to seek availability - dates are going fast!

 

 

We have specialists in Mixed Race, Black, Asian and European makeup and hair.

London, Reading, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Coastal Areas, Scotland and Ireland.

Overseas

Relax in your hotel or home and have a professional cater to your hair and makeup.

 Full extensions for European brides for under £200

 Booking Nu Woman Beauty & Hair ensures a professional service & glamorous results.

 

Call our bridal hair and makeup specialists for a makeup trial and hair consultation.

www.nuwomanbeauty.co.uk

 

Bridal African Caribbean, Arabic Wedding hair styles.

10 on trend bridal hair styles to consider 2013

 

Be inspired all African Caribbean Black, Asian and Arabic Brides who are looking for Wedding day Bridal Hair styles

 

On your wedding day, your choice of bridal hair style is usually one of the most important aspects to think about. How close to the big day should you have your hair permed? If you normally wear your hair up, should you stick with that style or vice verse? At Nu Woman Beauty, we think about wedding hair every day, and can help you to answer some of those niggling questions. We have gathered a top ten selection of bridal hair styles to  provide inspiration to you. If you have Afro Hair, you can still look at European bridal styles as we can replicate any style and provide human hair extensions. With a dedicated experienced team of staff to cater to your makeup and beauty needs, all you need is inspiration and we will do the rest.

   
1. Romantic downward spirals
These loose spirals are not only glamorous, but frame the face beautifully and add body to your hair style. This is ideal if your wedding dress is an A lined cut or has volume to the skirt. A full bodied style adds balance to your look, and can vary from tighter curls to longer loose curls or waves. This style can easily integrate extensions for an extra touch of glamour.



  
    
2. Simple Classic Buns
These classics  have a huge impact although they appear simple.  Clean defined lines, creates this a very Chic, elegant styling and is a winner with brides year in year out.  There are many variations to this from the Spanish bun, to a larger basket at the back. Having a bridal sweep can soften the look to look pretty and elegant.

   
3. Traditional bridal Updo’s
By far the most popular choice by brides, and probably always will be. The reason for that is it looks simply stunning.  This is a soft and feminine style which suite most face shapes as the sweeps can be altered to suite the bride. Having the hair up, with just a drop of hair to frame the neck is great with off the shoulder dresses as well high necked. This ideal style is great to wear with Tiaras and will suite most hair accessories so it’s a winner all round.











   


4. The bridal bun curl
This is another classic favourite, a great way to show off your hair accessories or to frame your professional makeup application. Stars such as Kim Kardashian have boosted the off the face bun, linking it with a defined natural looking glamorous makeup application. Great for most hair lengths as extensions can be easily blended in and the bun curled to perfection.

5. Pinned Curls
These are lovely if you choose a retro styles, love vintage looks or simply like to see your curls. They can provide flattering contrast when wearing a chapel or cathedral veil which is positioned at the very back or under your bun. There are many variations to this one, all with beautiful results. Vintage is timeless and we love them!
 
 6. Hair Extensions queens
Everyone knows that hair extensions provide volume and really add glamour if applied correctly. If you are going to have your hair down on your wedding day, then very long extensions need not be overly fussy. Defined curls all the way down can provide a stunning back and side profile and provide a glamorous base for your hair accessories. Colour can easily be injected into your style if you prefer and a style like this needs little maintenance during the day which is ideal for a busy bride.

7. Half updo’s

This playful messy half up do has the bride in mind, with body length extensions, a quiff to add height to the hair, a full back veil and tiara! No mistaking who the bride is here :)  This full on glamorous look can be integrated with crown curls and has many variations with the downward part, from light layers to ringlets.
 




8. Sculptured ponytail, with bridal sweep is a among the classic range of styles with all the beauty in the shape and smooth lines. Often brides tend to inject a little colour variation to add definition. Hollywood superstar Tara Banks took this look and made it a red carpet hit, which is now also a hit with brides too!

   

9. Plaits
Plaits can be beautiful. Woven into your bridal hair as a simple bun, or incorporated into a timeless Greek Goddess style. These looks lovely with diamante pins or hair accessories to provide a little sparkle. Songstress Alicia Keys recently had an interesting bun made from a large plait. This can be varied slightly to make a terrific modern bridal hair style. Superstar Jessica Alba also made headlines with this classic look.  Feminine and Chic all in one.
 



10. Bespoke
If you want your hair to be your feature, then it is wise to have professional bridal stylists who do these elaborate styles every week. With your own style your imagination is your only limitation. Be careful not to have a style that requires your attention during the day. This lovely variation of a half up do is wonderful for showing of your hair length and to add hair to an empty back space, when wearing a backless dress. This off the face style means it’s not overly fussy and works well with hair accessories or without.

We hope this has helped you, if you are still not quite sure, book with us and we will help you through the process. Send us your ideas, descriptions, questions and we will be a tower of support right up to your big day. If you book a trial, then you have the expertise of your Makeup Artist/Stylists as well as our online assistants always ready to help.

Complete our Enquiry Form to see if we are available for your big day, and put your mind at ease about this very important decision.

www.nuwomanbeauty.com

 

Bridal Afro Hair and Makeup for Black skin and Asian Women London

The wedding season is well and truly on its way. With lots of brides getting the right idea and booking early. This year is our best year for forward planning, with 35% of our bookings for 2013 taken already! Well done ladies!

However we are getting a number of brides coming to us late, having been let down by makeup artists or stylists...we are sorry, some do give our industry a bad name but you have come to the right place! When searching for makeup artists or stylists for your wedding day, follow this simple checklist to ensure you the best chance in having a successful experience.

CHECKLIST FOR SUCCESSFUL BRIDAL MAKEUP AND HAIR

• Do a search for any information about your intended person/company. A lot can be said for freedom of speech!
• See pictures, not just one or two, but a few! If someone is experienced enough to be doing your hair and makeup on your big day, they won't mind showing you evidence that they are up to the job.
• Look out for reviews and feedback, its always a good idea to see what others are saying about the services they have had. Check websites or letters.
• If correspondence is bad to start with, ie, not returning emails or calls, its likely that this will be the case after you have booked. If your MU artist is disorganised or a bad communicator, get someone else.
• Try using a team. Things can happen which are totally out of your makeup artists/hair stylists control. The last thing you want is no-one to do your hair or makeup on your big day! A team/bridal company will have the added manpower to ensure that in any emergency, a backup is available to save the day!
• Prices, we all have a budget! But looking for the cheapest prices is not always the best practise, as with all things. If you want quality professional staff and an all round robust service, you will probably have to pay for it. A confident service will know what it is worth, but if its way over your budget, try not to go for the cheapest, the old saying - you get what you pay for, is not one you want to hear on your wedding day!
• Hair - if you have a bridal hair stylist that you are used too, that's wonderful but just because you are used to getting your 'every day' hair done, it does not mean that the flair and elegance needed to pull off a bridal style is necessarily there. Ask for a trial. If you are not happy, seek a specialist bridal hair expert who knows how a bride is supposed to look on her big day and will work with you to achieve your ideal look, expertly.
• Don't over burden your consultant. If someone is booked to do your hair and makeup, and your mums makeup and a bridesmaid. That is probably the maximum amount of work that your consultant should have on your wedding morning. If you use a team, they should supply you with more person..many hands make..the bride leave on time! :-)

Looking for someone to do a professional Bridal Bun for your wedding day? Try having extensions put in for definition of curl and volume. We can do this for you on your wedding day and style your hair to bridal perfection!
Prices start at £99 (for the bride) including extensions

Professional Natural looking extensions

Stylish Updos

Natural Afro Hair styling

Extra Long extensions

Cutting & trimming

Professional Stylist Buns

Half Updos with extensions

Stylish Vintage Themed hair

Long Ringletts or flowing curls

Uniformed Bridesmaids Hair

Mothers Bun or Wrap styling

www.nuwomanbeauty.co.uk

Makeup For Warm Dark Skin : Beauty | Hairstyles, Celebrity Hair Styles and Haircuts | TheHairStyler.com

Makeup For Warm Dark Skin : Beauty | Hairstyles, Celebrity Hair Styles and Haircuts | TheHairStyler.com

Bridal Makeup artist for black skin in London and surrounding areas.

Nigerian brides, Gambian, Ugandan, Ethiopian this list goes on of beautiful African and Caribbean Brides who are getting married in Britain today. Do you notice that advertising is not often enough targeted to include your needs? Black British Brides need a service which is inclusive and professional.

We at Nu Woman Beauty have specialists in providing Makeup Artistry and Bridal/Event hair for your specific, individual and unique requirements.

Our specialists understand your skin tone, skin type, how it works, reacts and the problem which you face in keeping your skin at its best in the sometimes harsh British weather. We also are experts in how to optimise your makeup look and produce beautiful, natural looking results, somthing especially important on your wedding day.

 

Are you getting married in 2014? Enquire now by clicking the link below:
http://www.nuwomanbeauty.com/Contact-Us.html to see if your wedding day is available.

Bridal Services which we offer are:

• Professional Makeup Application
• Bridal Trials for bridal hair and bridal makeup
• Staff to assist you until your second outfit change.
• False Lash Extensions
• Professional Bridal Hair Styling
• Professional Hair extensions including Brazilian Weave.
• Wedding Morning pedicures
• Paraffin Wax treatment for super soft feet
• Wedding Morning Massage
• A full bridal team to prepare your bridal party on the wedding day.
• Free professional beauty photography on your wedding day after your makeover.
• A trouble free bridal hair and beauty experience whilst preparing for your wedding day.

Visit our website at www.nuwomanbeauty.com for further details and join the thousands of happy brides and experience beauty beyond your expectations on your special day.

Call us if you have a special event, we provide a mobile Hair and Makeup service for you at home or hotel.

We will come to you if you live in London, Hertforshire, Berkshire, Kent, East and West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Bucks, Essex, Cambridgshire, Suffolk and surrounding. A travel fee will apply and in some cases an overnight fee for areas past Leeds, in Scotland or Ireland.

We also have an international team, who regularly travel to Europe, Caribbean, Africa..wherever you are getting married. When your consultant gives you your perfect look on your trial day, you can also have her travel to your destination and be there for you all day for your special day.

Contact us now, to check if your date is still available.

Bridal Makeup Artist Specialist in Black Skin tones & Bridal Afro Hair - London

http://www.nuwomanbeauty.com/Contact-Us.html

Getting Married? Trust your bridal makeup beauty to Nu Woman Beauty and join thousands of beautiful happy brides by having the best start possible to your wedding day. Seek availability of your wedding day by visiting our website www.nuwomanbeauty.com or http://www.nuwomanbeauty.com/Contact-Us.html  and complete our bridal enquiry form.

We have experts who deal with all skin tones and are well known in the industry. We also have specialists in makeup for brides with black skin tones and bridal Afro hair. We expertly apply professional extensions to all hair types. Our artist will travel to your home or hotel and deliver an exceptional service and support on your wedding day.

Email us now at Sales@nuwomanbeauty.com or call 0208 516 6528 or go to http://www.nuwomanbeauty.com/ for further details.
We look forward to hearing form you.

Need a manicure on your wedding morning? Nu Woman beauty manicures start at only £12.99, toes £13.99 for both £25. Full Pedicure with foot spa and Paraffin Wax Treatment also available.

We at Nu Woman Beauty appreciate that this is likely to be the first time that you are getting married. We do our very best to ensure that your experience is a pleasurable one.

Fancy a massage? No hand contact, just our professional massage vest called the uPapa Hug, a powerful drumming massage that pounds away stress and tension to rejuvenate, invigorate and energise you like no other. Available from Nu Woman Beauty for £12.99 for 15 minutes on your wedding morning....Just the thing to relax and revive you! Give yourself the best possible start to your wedding morning! Subject to availability

10 mins £9.99

20 mins £17.99

30 mins £24.99

Drum your stress away on your wedding morning with our professional massage vest.


Massage Offer open to Nu Woman Beauty customers only.