Showing posts with label Fashion and styling trivia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion and styling trivia. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Little Known Facts About Hair

Among the most individually unique and expressive parts of the human body is hair. Regardless of whether you have long, short, wavy, straight or curly hair, it would be wise to know some of the facts related to hair.


Interesting Hair Facts


Do you know the rarest hair color in the world? It is actually Red with about 1% of the world’s population. It is followed by Blonde with 2% of the population. On the contrary, the most common hair color is Black.

Hair coloring became popular in 1950 with about 7% of women colored their hair. In 2015, it became about 75%.

Did you know that hair is more elastic than you think? It can expand by as much as 30% of its original length if it is wet.

What if the fastest growing tissue in the human body? It is the bone marrow, and hair being the 2nd fastest.

Cuticle is the outermost layer of hair. It has overlapping scale-like segments protecting the inside layers of hair. If the hair is healthy, the segments of the cuticle lay flat. But for damaged or dry hair, it is usually open.

Did you know that your hair can be used as a natural sponge? During the 2007 Cusco Busan oil spill in the San Francisco Bay, hair was used to absorb oil from the water. Apart from that, hair can also be made into pendants, brooches and watch fobs.

Your hair can tell a lot about you. Hence, most forensic scientists use hair to learn everything in a person’s bloodstream – drugs, medicine, vitamins, minerals, and alcohol.


Trivia Info Resource: mycitraco.com

Monday, January 18, 2016

Boho Fashion Essentials


If you are planning for a Boho fashion, choosing Boho dresses is not enough. Boho fashion is not complete without the right accessories. You must know what accessories to wear to match your Boho getup. Check out some Boho fashion essentials below.

- Scarf. A printed scarf looks good and perfect for you Boho-chic outfit.
- Headbands. Headbands that are floral and earthy are the best match for your Boho long dress.
- Flat sandals. The usual footwear for a Boho-inspired outfit is a pair of flat sandals or chic slippers.
- Hat. You can also use sun hats to complete your summer Boho summer outfit.
- Layered jewelry. Complete your Boho getup with layered jewelry that are earthy and chunky. You can find a lot of these in local flea markets.
- Sunglasses. Of course, any outfit can look great with a matching pair of sunglasses. For you Boho style, choose the big ones.

Trivia Info Resource: www.bohobuys.com

Monday, May 18, 2015

The Most Popular Wedding Flowers


One of the most important things to take care of when planning for a wedding is choosing the kind of flowers to use for the bride and her entourage, the church decorations and the reception. And since there are a lot of different kinds of beautiful flowers, it can be really hard and confusing to choose one. And so, here are the most popular wedding flowers you may want to know.

- Rose. Roses always top the list. Roses come in many different colors so it is easier to pair them with your wedding motif. Aside from this, roses also smell great. Their fragrance add more beauty to the wedding itself. Roses in general are also a symbol of beauty and love which are two factors present in a wedding.

- Tulip. Tulips are perfect for weddings because they also come in many different colors. Tulips also represent happy years and consuming love. This flower is actually a sign of elegance and sophistication.

- Baby’s breath. This is the kind of flower that can be used both for decoration in wedding venues and for the bride’s maids and flower girls. Baby’s breath is usually the choice of many wedding experts because it is very affordable yet it is also very beautiful and white.

Among the most popular wedding flowers are daisy, peony, hydrangeas and ranunculus. However, the above-mentioned flowers are the top three choices in most weddings.

Trivia Info Resource: www.myfarah.com

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Iconic Hairstyles Made Famous By Popular Celebrities

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Aside from getting the idea for your next hairstyle from your hairdresser or from any of the magazines found in the salon, you usually also get inspiration for your new look from your favourite Hollywood celebrity. Since the early 1900s, when cinemas came to life, many hairstyles were made famous by popular celebrities and were copied by millions of ladies around the world.

Classic Hairstyles Popularized By Hollywood Stars

Below are some of these iconic hairstyles made popular by Hollywood stars which ignited global trends:

• The Veronica Lakes Waves.
Veronica Lake was a famous celebrity in the 1940s. Aside from her incredible acting chops, her personal hairstyle, (swept hair parted and set in waves) became popular and was copied by thousands of ladies back then.

• The Fifties Bombshell. This classic hairstyle was popularized by Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s. Just think of Marilyn Monroe and you’ll immediately get a picture of what this iconic hairstyle looks like.

• The Beehive. Anyone who has seen Breakfast at Tiffany’s will never forget Audrey Hepburn’s classy and elegant beehive hairstyle. Audrey Hepburn also popularized another timeless hairstyle, the pixie cut.

• The Helmet Bob. Multi-awarded actress and singer Barbara Streisand also popularized a sleek and straight bob hairstyle in the 1960s and this was the helmet bob.

• The Rachel. Jennifer Aniston’s layered, mid-length hairstyle, which was named after the character she played in the hit TV show Friends, was the most requested look in hair salons all over the world in the nineties.

Info source:
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