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Animal Welfare and Hair Care: Choosing Cruelty-Free Hair Products to Care for Your Hair and the Planet

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What does cruelty-free mean?

Products that are cruelty-free are ones that have not been tested on animals and do not contain any animal-tested ingredients. These products ensure the safety of animals by using alternative testing techniques (like computer-based methods, cell cultures, and more). Despite these technological advancements, 88% of the current 50 largest hair care and cosmetic companies in the world fail to comply with cruelty-free practices. This goes to show that the use of many hair products nowadays comes at a cost- the well-being of animals.

 

 

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Why does it matter whether your products are cruelty-free?

The cruel reality is that animal testing for hair care results in the suffering and death of hundreds and thousands of animals each year. Rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, and many more animals are sacrificed for the meager pleasure of human beauty products. Given the alternatives to animal testing (as mentioned above), companies nowadays have the resources and technology to create high-quality and safe-to-use products, without subjecting animals to inhumane conditions. Fortunately, there are companies that recognize this issue and offer products that are cruelty-free. Selling these ethical products promotes a step in the right direction, while also giving consumers better and conscious options for their shopping decisions.

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‘Minimalism meets Maximum Performance’

Family-owned, sustainable, and integrity-driven business, are the 3 pillars of the Iles Formula brand. With the ability to repair, nourish, strengthen, and protect your hair,  it is a ‘breath of fresh air in this heavily saturated and unethical hair care market of today.

 

Iles Formula haircare products are cruelty-free

Do you wish to care for your hair while still ensuring the well-being of animals? With a cruelty-free and vegan-friendly formula, the Iles Formula Signature Collection is renowned for its instant nurture and repair qualities, transforming ALL hair types to sumptuous spun silk hair, even the most damaged hair from the very first use. Iles Formula incorporates forward-thinking technology and natural ingredients sourced from the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. To read more on Iles Formula ingredients read here.  To read how they are sourced read here

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Sustainability is also a core value

Iles Formula has also acquired the Butterfly Mark through Positive Luxury. The Butterfly Mark is awarded to luxury brands that go beyond compliance and meet the highest standards of verified innovation, social and environmental. We are proud of our achievements and are 100% committed in everything we do.

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Feel free to tag us with @ilesformula_hair and #ilesformula on your social media to share your sustainable vegan-friendly products! Here’s to cruelty-free and animal-friendly hair care!


Pro Tips To Make Your Hair Extensions Last Longer

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While hair extensions provide volume, length, and style to your hair, they can be quite costly.

Making sure that your hair extensions are well-maintained with high-performance haircare, is essential to retain the extensions in a nurtured state.

There are so many types of extensions available everywhere nowadays; depending on the hair type and what you want to achieve, there is something for you and for everyone. If you have fine, thinner hair, hair extensions that are finer in texture would be a better choice. For example hair from Eastern Europe tends to be fine-textured, and hair from Asia and India is much more coarse in texture.  It’s very good for a salon to have a choice of both textures to choose from, so the extensions can be perfectly matched to all customers for a seamless result.

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1. Keep your hair extensions healthy

Some methods of applying extensions are through hand sowing or via micro links which can become difficult to remove if left in place for too long. If uncertainty remains as to how much time you can dedicate to hair care, clip-in hair extensions are a good option.

It is also important to shampoo and condition extensions frequently. Do keep in mind however that micro-links & keratin bonds require that you do not shampoo or condition your hair too much on these attached areas as this can result in the bonds & beads becoming loose. Make sure to use a gentle PH-balanced sulfate-free +silicon-free shampoo

Remember to shampoo + condition + protect + moisturize all extensions even the clip-ins! These hair strips have little or no contact with the scalp’s natural sebum, therefore will age and dry out quickly. Indulge, by applying nurture products such as the Iles Formula Signature Collection and the Iles Formula Hair Mask that contain natural and raw moisturizing ingredients, including Vitamin E and Tucuma Butter, as well as nut oils from Australia and Vitamin E.

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2. Seek a professional to apply your hair extensions

The way your extensions are applied will determine how long they last. Extensions should only be applied by professionals who have been trained and experienced in the art. Improper installations can cause hair damage, which we should try to prevent at all costs.

To know verified  Iles Formula salons applying extensions check out our salon location pages near you.

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Extensions by Iles Formula Ambassador salon @landastyling

 

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Hand-sewn extensions by Iles Formula ambassador @nicolebcolorist

 

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Beaded installation by Iles Formula Exclusive salon @kashmirextensions

 

3. Rest your head on silk

Silk provides little friction but plenty of gentle touch to your hair.

Silk pillowcases can help prevent your hair extensions from getting tangled while you sleep. The Iles Formula Twilly hair ties are a great alternative to expensive silk bedding. Silk hair ties can be used to keep your hair neat and secured while in bed, or even out and about in the city. These ties can also be used as hairbands or wristbands during the daytime.

 

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4. Do not overuse haircare products

If you are a person who cannot decide which products to use on a regular basis, we have a solution for you. Iles Formula provides both your scalp and hair and the extensions the nourishment needed to make your extensions as durable as possible.

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Hair by Iles Formula ambassador @chrisweberhair  @rebelandroguesparlour

Take care of your long locks with Iles Formula products. Feel free to tag us with @ilesformula_hair and #ilesformula on your social media to share your look!

Cool Girl Hairstyles for Independence Day

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Both Paris and New York our favorite cities will be celebrating independence day this July.

Barbeques, parades, and fireworks, the traditions of Independence Day and Bastille Day make it one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States and France.

Red, blue, and white are the colors people wear to reflect their pride. To continue this holiday spirit and day of celebration, try out a new and inspiring hairstyle to go along with your patriotic outfit.

We are here to recommend to you some cool French and American girl hairstyles that you can wear to pull off the perfect 4th and 14th July looks!

1. Be Bold with Patriotic Extensions

Add clip-in extensions in patriotic colors, as seen in Japanese Vogue. Natural human hair is best. Trim them to match your own hair length.

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For this hairstyle, make sure your hair is nurtured, the soft lustrous texture is key. The Iles Formula Shampoo and Hair Conditioner is the perfect hair prep partner to give you lustrous repaired locks.

Both products will help you instantly revive the hair’s texture, while the Vitamin B5 and Vegetal Root Juices strengthen it.

Now that your hair is nourished, let’s have a step-by-step on how we can actually execute the braided ponytail.

Step 1: Start out by taking a triangular section on top of the head, that travels to the center back of the head, and collected from the bottom of the ears. The triangular section will be larger in the front and come to a point in the back. Clip this section out of the way on top of your head.

Step 2: Next, take the hair that is remaining and use a dressing brush to comb the hair smooth, securing it into a ponytail in the center back at the nape.

Step 3: Release the top triangular section and begin braiding the hair using the French braid method starting in the front. Work your way braiding from front to back, and then secure at the with an elastic.

Step 4: Once done, secure the braid into the ponytail. If so, you can use a small bobby pin and secure the back of the braid vertically to the elastic that is holding the ponytail into place.

And that’s it!

2. Knotted Tails

This is where haircare and nurtured hair are key. Show off your soft sumptuous and lustrous hair. Don’t use traditional styling products that create dullness and stiffness. Opt for a styling product like Iles Formula Finishing Serum that when heat activated delivers the most spectacular luster and memory to the hair. This remarkable serum contains protection against heated tools + UV +Color Fade + humidity without ever weighing hair down!

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3. Curls

Embrace your curls and be natural. Nothing transpires more confidence in a person than showing off what is naturally yours.

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4. Volume

Velcro  rollers are a big rage at present, put them to use by creating a voluminous “DO’

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5. Pigtails

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Pigtails give out a perky vibe that adds to the festivity of the day. Pigtails also come in a great variety.

Dutch pigtails, fishtail pigtails, high pigtails, anime pigtails… the possibilities are endless.

These hairstyles can help you spice up your look.

6. Accessories

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Iles Formula Twilly Hair Tie

100% made with French silk, the Iles Formula hair tie was designed with the crafting spirit of French artist, Noémie Lacroix.

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Iles Formula Twilly Hair Tie

Are you ready to experiment with cool hairstyles for the 4th  and 14 of July? Feel free to tag us with @ilesformula_hair and #ilesformula on your social media to share your look!

Loving Your Hair is a Radical Act of Self Love

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Radical acceptance of oneself is one of the most crucial skills that we learn as human beings.

On the endless search of perfection, we oftentimes lose ourselves and end up forgetting what happiness feels like.

Accepting ourselves for who we are unconditionally will give us the strength to navigate in this ever-changing world. From taking care of yourself to freeing yourself and people around you of blame, radical self-acceptance is prioritizing one’s joy over societal burdens placed onto one.

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Set time for yourself for a home scalp facial

Exfoliate, cleanse, and massage your scalp. Taking a skincare approach to treat your scalp gives your hair nourishment from the roots.

A home scalp facial removes dirt build-up and improves blood circulation. Your hair will grow strong and healthier afterwards.

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With your hair well cared for and your scalp sufficiently pampered, you will feel like a million dollars.

Iles Formula products will help you love yourself. Our products are designed to maintain your hair and scalp health. The power of Iles Formula lies in its ability to restore, nourish, preserve, and optimize your natural hair conditions.

The Iles Formula Spa Pack indulges you in an all-embracing nourishing experience. With our luxuriously designed Italian leather pack, this package comes with the Iles Formula shampoo, conditioner, distribution comb, and hair mask that give your hair all-round protection.

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Use products that enhance your daily mood

Your hair is an important part of who you are. Emotional stress can have a significant impact on your hair health. Because a hair strand needs to grow just a few inches, it takes a lot of cells. Good conditions are necessary for hair follicles to grow. Your hair will stop growing and nourish itself when it is under stress or tension.

This is why taking care of your hair is an act of radical self-love.

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There are certain products that give you the feeling of love and care which improve your everyday mood.

The Iles Formula Signature Collection is suitable for all hair types. With a carefully curated formula, our shampoo, conditioner, and finishing serum combine science with natural, raw, virgin, and sustainable ingredients to provide your hair with the best possible care.

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Do not forget to tag us with @ilesformula_hair and #ilesformula on your social media to share how you look after your hair!

Preventing Hair Loss – How to De-Stress & More!

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Stress is not good for your body; not only does it influence your physical health, but it might also contribute to hair loss!

Telogen effluvium is a term that describes anxiety-induced hair loss, which usually happens three to four months after the stressful stretch took place. You may notice excessive shedding and bald patches during this time, as well as itching.

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Stress increases the concentration of messenger substances like norepinephrine in the hair follicles. This triggers inflammation through a series of simultaneous reactions. The hair’s growth phase is over before it can rest, and so its roots enter a resting phase. The hair then tends to fall out two to three months after this.

Now that we understand the role that stress can play in hair fall, this article will offer you ways, tips, and tricks to de-stress as well as preserve your hair health so that you can have healthy and whole locks to style and fashion for a long time.

Prioritize your mental peace

Your home is the key place where you can relax and leave all the stresses behind. It is a sanctuary, and also a place to let your hair down from time to time. If your home life is chaotic and such that you do not feel at ease, your stress levels will continue to rise. The home can be transformed into a place of peace and contentment with just a few simple changes and mindful rituals.

To destress, make sure to decorate your home according to your preferred style and taste to give you constant and instant joy.

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In addition, allow yourself to be lazy from time to time. Spare a day to do nothing without feeling guilty about it.

On this day, you can do what you want, even if it is just spending the day on the couch. Take advantage of the idleness.

Occasionally, try to take a rejuvenating spa day and wind down physically and mentally. Trust us, it really does help!

The Iles Formula Spa Pack strengthens and nourishes the hair. It is a cocktail of raw virgin ingredients and vitamin-infused, so do smother the scalp with this exceptional butter mask too. The mask is applied after the Iles shampoo and before the Iles conditioner. The shampoo softens the hair and begins the process of stopping any hair breakage. The hair mask is the butter that adds moisture and nurture to the hair shaft. The conditioner is applied lastly to seal down the cuticle and lock in the moisture.

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Care for your hair with quality products

High-performance products that are gentle and nourishing can be used to prevent and control hair loss.

The Iles Formula Signature Collection is an award-winning high performant haircare system, that is paraben-free, sulfate-free, and silicone-free. It is the perfect rescue kit for hair with rough and damaged hair. These products give your hair a fuller, more vibrant look by infusing them with the finest vitamins and nut oils, This system will repair instantly any damage to the hair shaft and stop hair breakage from the very first use. Continued use will also maintain a well cared for scalp, with its perfectly PH-balanced formulas.

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Pamper yourself at home! Feel free to tag us with @ilesformula_hair and #ilesformula on your social media to share your experience with our products!

 

 

Home Hair Care Series: Best Step-By-Step Celebrity-Inspired Hairstyles

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2020 was a hectic year even with most of the world being locked in on home confinement. As we spend more time at home, we’re inspired to look back at popular and trendsetting celebrity hair transformations. Fret not, even staying at home cannot break our spirit. Many studies find that dressing up rather than staying in your PJs, trying a new hair-do – an overall good look has the magical ability to boost your confidence, productivity, energy, optimism, and much more. A win-win situation!

As you may know, Iles Formula was founded by award-winning celebrity and royal hairdresser, Wendy Iles. For you, Wendy shares her exclusive tips and tricks, best tools, products, and simple steps. Read on for: Home Hair Care Series: Best Step-By-Step Celebrity-Inspired Hairstyles.

1. Heidi Klum’s Beach Waves

A long-time friend and hairstylist of Heidi’s, Wendy has styled Heidi on numerous occasions from the Vanity Fair’s Oscar After Party to her own show on Germany’s Next Top Model. The beach waves are the best organically textured hairstyles that looks effortless yet chic. Whether you’re getting ready for a Zoom meeting, lesson or even just working at home, we promise you, this style will never go out of style.

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Tools you’ll need:

  • Heat protection serum – Iles Formula Finishing Serum
  • A flat iron or curling iron – typically 1 ¼ and ½ inch are the best sizes. (We love the GHD curling iron).
  • Wide-tooth comb – Iles Formula Distribution Comb

Let’s get to it with the easy steps below!

  1. Begin by drying your hair after applying our Iles Formula Finishing Serum to the mid-length and ends. The best products used by Wendy is a Dyson or Harry Josh dryer.
  2. Beginning from the bottom, take 1-inch sections.  Place the iron 3 inches from the root area, close the tong clamp, and twist half to fully around 1 time. We like to make this movement away from the face. Allow it to sit for 3 seconds then, move the iron down in a sliding movement to about 2 to 3 inches and repeat.
  3. In other words, there is a gap of no-curl between the curl movements you make. Repeat the process again, until you reach the ends, leaving out at least an inch of the ends of your hair. Note that the ends should not be curly, but not straight either, so fine-tune them by sliding the tong through them, but not curling them.
  4. Allow all of the twists to cool in place.
  5. Once you’ve finished with your entire head, use your Iles Formula Distribution Comb to comb out all of the twists you have created. Finalize using your fingers to detail the waves. If you find it’s a little too curly, just blast the hair all over for about 30 seconds with a burst of hot air from your dryer. It works every time.
  6. Apply our Finishing Serum to add separation to the waves and, if you normally use a hair texturizing spray, we suggest skipping that step and just using more of our serum by piecing it on the strands and allowing it to dry in naturally as Wendy did on Heidi’s beach waves above. This will deliver the most sumptuous touchable hair texture and help the style to last all day while protecting hair from the elements.

Read more about it here: https://ilesformula.com/a-step-by-step-guide-to-heidi-klum-beach-waves/

2. Marion Cotillard’s Effortless Lob

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For the 70th Cannes Film Festival, Wendy was her appointed hairstylist producing this stunning blurred wave hairstyle that Marion spotted on the red carpet.

Tools you’ll need:

Learn this chic, easy hair-do now:

  1. After shampooing, tilt the head forward to blow dry the roots. This is the perfect technique to boost volume. Consider the Dyson hairdryer – its high-tech abilities reduce static electricity that happens when hair is blow-dried.
  2. Draw a slightly off-center line brushing from the neck upwards and apply the Iles Formula Finishing Serum to the lengths ONLY to protect against heat.
  3. Alternate between a large or medium curling iron and randomly grab sections to curl.
  4. Simply use the hairdryer to pump up the hair messing it slightly WITHOUT a brush (only with your fingers) to let the curls fall freely.

Read more Marion’s Red Carpet hair look: https://ilesformula.com/vogue-wendy-s-step-by-step-to-marion-cotillard-red-carpet-hair/

 

Extra Tip from Wendy: Always use a hair protectant serum or spray, it is the golden rule I have. With celebrities, the amount of work their hair goes through can be easily damaged from coloring, highlights, blow-drying, curling, straightening – the list goes on. Consider serums like the Iles Formula Finishing Serum which offers heat, UV, humidity protection. My celebrities, Marion and Heidi don’t go anywhere without them!

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Why not make this a ritual? Whether you’re working from home, online learning, or anything else, grab your favorite hair tools and Iles Formula hair care and try out these hairstyles to brighten up your mood! Don’t forget to share with us which hairstyle you chose by tagging us on social media @ilesformula_hair and #ilesformula.

How to Transform Unused Jewelry Into Hair Accessories

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By guest writer – Sofia Andrews

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Your hair is your crowning glory. Hence, it makes sense that you exert effort and spend time making sure your locks look great.

On top of it all, the most important thing is to have a healthy mane. When it is lustrous and smooth, you will look good and feel good.

Beyond that, you can also accessorize. Be creative and resourceful. Among others, one thing that you can take advantage of is unused jewelry. Read on and learn from the tips we’ll share hereon!

Get Creative and Accessorize Your Hair With Unused Jewelry

Turn heads with your beautiful mane! First off, focus on growing healthy hair. This will make your hair stand out even more when you accessorize it with unused jewelry. Here are some of the most ingenious ways to take your hairstyle to the next level!

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Jeweled Barrettes

Transform an ordinary bobby pin into a dazzling barrette by decorating them with your unused jewelry. This will only take a few minutes to make. While you’re at it, make some for your besties as well and get a matching look!

Here is a quick step-by-step guide on how you can make a DIY jeweled barrette.

  1. Choose jewelry that you would like to use for this craft. We suggest choosing something that is not just unused but also old and cheap. You will need to dismantle and glue it on the pin, so it is best if you limit your choices to those with not so much value.
  2. Use a wire cutter to dismantle the jewelry. You will only need the centerpiece or focal point, like a colorful stone you snip from an earring or necklace.
  3. Glue the stone on a bobby pin. Do not just use any glue. We recommend E-6000 glue for strong adhesion.
  4. Let it dry for at least one hour. Wearing it while the glue has not yet settled will damage your hair.

Headband With Earrings and Brooch

If you are looking for a fun and versatile hair accessory, it is hard to go wrong with a headband. Whether you have long or short hair, it will be a great statement piece, especially if you adorn it with unused jewelry including large earrings and brooches.

Follow these simple steps to transform your headband from boring to fab:

  1. Find a good headband. It is best to get one of a plain color. Match it to the color of your hair. Avoid printed headbands as we want the focus to be on the jewelry.
  2. Look for a large brooch that you will use. Alternatively, you can also decorate it with a pair of earrings. You can also put a brooch in the middle and the earrings on both sides.
  3. Glue jewelry on the headband and wait until it dries. Do not position them in the center. Instead, choose whether you want it on the right or left side to create a more dramatic statement.

Rhinestone Necklace

Do you have a rhinestone necklace collecting dust in your jewelry box? Bring it back into life by turning it into a dazzling hair accessory.

Just like how a necklace dangles on your neck, you can also make it dangle on your mane by doing the following:

  1. Start by taking off the clasp of the necklace. Cut both ends using a wire cutter.
  2. Cut a comb and take out two pieces. Each piece should have at least three teeth, so it will stay put in your hair.
  3. Put glue on the comb and attach it to the necklace. Let it dry for at least 12 hours.
  4. Tuck one end of the comb on the right side of the back of your head and the other on the left side.

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Tips and Tricks for Accessorizing Hair With Unused Jewelry

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Take your hair game to the next level! Make the most of your DIY craft and look stunning with these tips.

1. Pick the Right Jewelry:

Your choice of jewelry will have a huge impact on the final look of your hair accessory. We suggest that you choose lab-grown diamonds. They are cheap but stunning. Of course, you should not use natural mined diamonds as they are expensive! Go for more practical options. This way, you won’t be afraid to experiment.

2. Do Not Overdo It

The secret here is to keep it subtle. Limit the number of hair accessories to one or two. Using more can be uncomfortable, especially if the jewelry pieces are bulky and heavy. Less is more, especially if you want to look elegant.

3. Think About Your Hair’s Color

Your hair color will have a huge impact on how unused jewelry will look once it is on your head. If you have dark hair, then you can benefit from using shining and sparkling silver jewelry. For those with light hair colors, on the other hand, colored jewelry might look best.

4. Nurture Your Hair

At the end of the day, even if you have the nicest accessories, if you have rough, brittle, frizzy, dry, and damaged hair, you won’t look and feel good. So, before you even pick an accessory, start by having healthy and nurtured hair. This way, even the simplest accessories can make you stand out.

5. Find the Right Hairstyle

It is not just about the accessories, your hairstyle is equally important. Your Hairstyle must complement the look of the headpiece that you will create. The shorter your hair, the less you should accessorize. On the other hand, longer and thicker hair will require larger accessories. Otherwise, the accessory will look underwhelming.

In Closing

Do not let your unused jewelry go to waste. Transform it into something stunning! From earrings to necklaces, you can get creative with your jewelry and use it to turn heads with your DIY accessories.

It doesn’t need to stop at jewelry, one can use dried and artificial flowers too. The key however is healthy luxurious locks.

We hope you enjoyed this beautiful piece by guest writer- Sofia Andrews. Tag us if you do at @ilesformula_hair. Follow our weekly journal posts for all things hair. We promise to keep it interesting.

Protect Your Hair This Summer – Best Hair Care Tips for the Hot Weather

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Summer heat for hair can be lethal for UV assault and humidity, provoking color fade, dryness, and frizz. Read on to find out how to combat these issues.

With prolonged daylight and intense sunlight,  hair will be more prone to UV damage, color fade,  and hair breakage. It is essential to protect your hair against environmental assaults in heat and restore its nurtured and glowing appearance.

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Re-generate your hair strands with quality products

1. The Iles Formula Shampoo

– Antioxidant-rich and gently cleansing
– Vitamin B5 and Pantothenic Acid restores the hair shaft and repair split ends

Antioxidant-rich and free from harsh detergents, silicon, and sulfate, this delicate formula gently cleanses your hair to leave it soft and bouncy. There are 16 handpicked ingredients, including active Vegetal Root Juices from the Amazon forest in Brazil and Vitamin B5/ Pantothenic Acid restores the hair shaft and helps to repair split ends, dullness, and rough texture. Added Silk extract from Japan enhances your hair’s luxurious volume and body.

Enriched with high-value detoxifying ingredients, the Iles Formula Shampoo is here to smoothly clean up dirt and build-up in your hair and revitalize your hair to a silky and lustrous texture.

 

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2. The Iles Formula Conditioner

– Repairs and revitalizes even the most damaged hair
– Silk extract create an immediate voluptuous effect
– Tucuma Palm and Pracaxi Oil rejuvenate hair strands

Suitable for every hair type, the Iles Formula Conditioner is the jewel of the Iles Formula haircare line. You’ll see and feel the difference from the very first use. This paraben-free formula instantly transforms damaged, straw­like hair into sumptuous spun ­silk perfection. Put to the test on today’s biggest celebrities and on the sets of prestigious directors and photographers, the conditioner repairs and revitalizes even the most damaged hair instantly. The reviews are phenomenal!

Silk extracts from Japan create an immediate voluptuous effect on the hair while knots and tangles smooth away instantly. Tucuma Palm and Pracaxi Oil extracted from the seeds of the Macrobola Tree are sourced from the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, as well as 16 other proprietary ingredients including Vitamin E and B5 for total hair rejuvenation.

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Protect your hair against UV exposure

3. The Iles Formula Finishing Protection Serum.

– Lightweight formula delivers a non-greasy protective silky finish
– Ceramic-­like molecules reinforce hair fibers strengthening hair and repairing split ends

The harm caused by excessive UV exposure cannot be underestimated. You are likely to be well informed about the importance of sunscreen and similar products used to protect your skin. Nonetheless, people usually forget about how crucial it is to provide the same care to your hair. Harmful UV rays can damage hair and cause it to become dry, brittle, and broken.

The Iles Formula Finishing Serum amplifies the smoothing quotient of hair and delivers a non­ greasy silky finish. This paraben-free lightweight formula can be applied to wet or dry hair to protect against humidity, chemical, and environmental damages.

In particular, UVA and UVB radiations can strip your hair of color, strength, and moisture. No matter how fine or colored your hair is, you are susceptible to sun damage.

By adding a layer of protective barrier between your hair and sunlight, you will be adequately saving your hair from this unavoidable environmental assault in summer.

Hand­picked hair-nurturing ingredients from Australia, Brazil, Morocco, and Japan make up custom ­blended formulas which include Tucuma Seed Butter, Keratin Amino Acids, nut oils of Macadamia, Argan, Hydrolyzed Silk, and Panthenol to nourish the hair without ever weighing it down. Ceramic-like molecules reinforce hair fibers, strengthening hair and repairing split ends. Additional support from Vitamin B5 and UVB filters protect hair (even colored hair) from damaging UV rays. The serum is the finishing tool in the  Iles Formula 3-step system.

Its anti-UV-ray properties make this product a great product choice for this summer.

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4. Curl Revive For All Textured Hair Types

Summer is often a time to allow our hair to dry naturally. If you have any form of texture in your hair this  Curl Revive Serum is for you.  Dosed slightly weightier than the finishing serum to control any form of frizz or fluff, it creates the most magnificent curls and waves formation.

This serum is equally wonderful blow-dried into straightened keratin-treated hair and any form of extensions from Asia or India.

Curl Revive comes in two sizes and also in a pack, specially formulated for curly girls. The pack is a waterproof vegan pack perfect for travel and features the Curl Revive alongside our Turban Towel with our award-winning Signature Shampoo and Conditioner.

Did you know that the Iles Turban Towel is a wonderful tool for sucking out excess water from hair without destroying curl formation?  If you have curls and didn’t know that, check out this video here., where our founder Wendy Iles walks you through her method of creating the best naturally dried curls.

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Remember to take care of your hair in the summer heat and do not forget to tag us with @ilesformula_hair and #ilesformula on your social media to share your experience with our products!

 


The Common Side Effects of Hair Loss in Seniors

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Hair loss may be an unavoidable part of aging. This journal post highlights 3 common side effects of hair loss, and how to manage them.

On top of bringing about the obvious changes to your physical appearance, you may notice that the process starts to affect other aspects of your life. From relationships to mental health, hair loss can be highly detrimental to people’s overall wellbeing.  Read on as we explain how you can help to manage them to limit the impacts on other aspects of your life.

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Relationships

It’s very common for people who experience hair loss to allow it to affect their relationships with friends, family, and/or partners. Lower feelings of self-worth can make it difficult to maintain relationships, with mundane tasks feeling more difficult to do – in extreme cases, even leaving the house becomes challenging.

As reported in this guide to the psychological effects of hair loss, the impacts of hair loss can be exacerbated by feeling these negative emotions. Research has shown that women who experience high levels of stress are eleven times more likely to suffer hair loss. This is why it’s important to address the issue early, to help to mitigate both the physical and psychological effects being worsened, and to limit the effect it has on your relationships.

There is hair loss and hair breakage.

Using high-performant haircare is a good beginning to promote healthy hair growth and prevent breakage. Concentrating on both scalp and hair care is necessary and Iles Formula is dedicated to this purpose. Free of all the nasties like sulfates, silicon, and parabens this sustainably sourced 3-step hair care system transforms hair that feels like straw into sumptuous soft silk, not only preventing breakage but stopping breakage from the first use.

Depression and Social Anxiety

For many people, hair loss is inextricably linked to lower self-esteem which can often lead to feelings of social anxiety and even depression. These feelings come about due to unwanted changes in people’s appearance. And starting to feel more self-conscious and insecure can mean simple social interactions suddenly become more of a challenge.

What’s more, stress and anxiety are strongly linked to a medical condition called Trichotillomania, otherwise known as the hair pulling disorder. For many, this is their way of dealing with feelings of anxiety. But being unable to resist the urge to play with and pull out your hair can accelerate the hair loss process, and can ultimately make the side effects worse.

With age comes changes in health patterns that also can add extra unwanted stress to one’s life, which can easily transform into unwanted hair fall.

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Lower Quality Life

Any negative side effects from hair loss can ultimately be detrimental to your quality of life. If you feel like your well-being is suffering as a result of losing your hair, it’s important to do something about it as soon as possible.

There are lots of different coping strategies that can help people with thinning hair. You will always have the option to make physical changes to your appearance, such as wearing a wig, scarf, or hat. And there are plenty of different ways you can get emotional support, be it through a forum, a loved one, or healthcare professional.

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Final Thoughts

Everyone will deal with the effects of hair loss in different ways, but it’s important to know that there are so many different ways it can be treated. Investigate different approaches to see which works best for you, and be sure to take the steps towards looking after your wellbeing if you become affected by the process.

 

We hope you enjoyed this informational and awareness-raising article. Tag us if you did at @ilesformula_hair. Follow our weekly journal posts for all things hair. We promise to keep it interesting.

Modern Hair Accessories.

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Modern Hair Accessories – Chic accessories

Are you looking for a modern hair accessory with a difference? Something not retro or too fancy? Here are some of the best modern hair accessories. Some of these ideas are so simple it’s crazy that we didn’t think of them before, like the hooked elastic below. These are usually sold in packs of 6 or 10, for very little money.

All hairstyles are chosen here with one thing in common. All accessories are used on soft nurtured spun silk hair. There is no hairspray in sight. To obtain the silky texture before venturing further,  Iles Formula Finishing Serum is your go-to product, transferring immediately all hair types that look and feel like straw, to sumptuous silk. Best when heat activated with a dryer, but can be used on wet or dry hair.

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Section your hair into two sections. Attach the lowest one near the neck into a ponytail with an elastic band. Just hook the top section across with the two hooked bands, being sure the hooks get anchored into the attached sides of the tail underneath. So easy!

CLAW CLIPS

Claw clips are all the rave right now and can be found for a dime a dozen. Easiest hairclip in the world to use. Excellent for quick up do’s with low-budget purchases in plastic and other more sophisticated versions in polished metal for a more important statement.

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BARRETS

These ideas need a little more work as you need to find these accessories, but the photos explain them all. We find them incredibly chic.

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BOBBY PINS

Simple bobby pins make a great effect for any occasion. Try black bobby pins on blonde hair or vice versa or simply go for tone on tone.

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METAL HEADBANDS

Don’t you love this metal headband used around the head instead of on top? Think outside the box, make it your own idea.

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There is nothing chicer than a metal band on a straightened ponytail. One can lengthen their own tail with extensions. Having a metal round clasp is perfect for covering the extension tracks placed around your own tail.

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 FABRIC BANDS, TWILLIES, RIBBONS

If you prefer something more conventional opt for a classic french headband. L’Otarie Club designer  Anne Gaelle Fayeulle offers personalized bands too if you have a special fabric and occasion in mind.   If you would rather a ribbon Iles Formula has french silk twillies designed by designer Naomie Lacroix. For a bad hair day, these two ideas are the quickest fix and less imposing than a hat.

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We love the texture, these frayed ribbons give, and how it fattens out the ponytail. Winter fabrics are used here, but this idea could be just as effective with summer organzas and silk. We think the frayed edges are important for the look, so if you make these cuts spend some time fraying those side threads.

 

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If you have any other modern hair accessories ideas, tell us about them. We would love to know!





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