We are please to announce that after much hard work Xtras-Online is now open for business. The new site combines the offerings from our old sites ‘Crazy for Hair’ and ‘Crazy for Perfume’ , helping to provide a more integrated and straightforward shopping experience for our customers. As well as the wide range of products [...]
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Welcome to the Xtras-Online blog. We will be updating this blog with news and views from within the beauty and fashion industry. Watch this space for news on the latest products and deals we will be running. Please take some time to enjoy our blog and contribute if you would like to. If you would [...]
Human hair extensions need tender loving care, just like your own. Here are some guidelines and tips for you to ensure you keep your extensions looking silky, soft and smooth for months on end.
Keep your extensions clean. Wash them at least once a week in luke warm water (and always after swimming, the spa, exercise etc).
Brush the hair thoroughly before washing to remove all residue.
Apply a good moisturizer serum, then brush through, holding the top to stop the extensions pulling.
When blow drying apply a second helping of moisture serum to keep the hair soft, smooth and silky.
10. Do not sleep with you hair wet as this can cause the extensions to tangle.
11. When going to bed, plat your hair in one banana plat to avoid matting.
To maintain the condition of your extensions, it is advisable to use a hair extensions leave-in conditioner on a daily basis. This will rejuvenate the hair and keep it looking shiny, healthy and fabulous.
At Xtras, we sell a huge range of different eyelashes from natural looking to extravagant glamour and funky flutters! We stock leading names such as Revlon to more specialist brands like Dimples.
Our personal fave are Dimples, style 118 Black which give both length and thickness and are ideal for evening wear. Each box comes with two sets of lashes. For an even fuller, dramatic look on a Saturday night out, use W7 Big Lash Mascara!
Top Tips:
Use tweezers to position the lashes correctly.
Once applied, you have roughly 10 seconds before the glue along the lashes goes tacky.
Place the lashes as close to your own lash root as possible, press down with the back of your tweezers to ensure a firm hold.
Add mascara to achieve a fuller effect.
GOOD LUCK GIRLS
For more product information please visit out eyelashes product page.
For those of you who move with the times, who always like to look that little bit different and who love constant change, you’ll love our range of hair dye by Directions. Whether you’re looking for Rhianna or Gaga, Directions semi-permanent hair dye will have a colour to suit you.
All you need is a hair dye applicator and a tub of Directions and you’re on your way. Available for just £3.99 in store or online!
Exciting news for all you hair extension buffs! Coming soon to Xtras-Online and our high street stores: 100% human hair buns! They simply clip on to the top or side of the head (depending on which style you’d like to create).
The samples look fab and very stylish. They really are some of the nicest clip in hair buns that we have seen. Keep checking online and in store as they will be arriving very soon. We cannot wait to get them in stock! Just a little something ‘Xtra’ to add to your collection of hair pieces, hair extensions and accessories!
Check out our hair extension range for more great products: hair extensions
Summer is almost here! Whether you’re going away or having a ‘staycation’, please make sure you protect your skin from all those glorious rays.
Xtras-Online offers a huge range of sun lotions, creams and sprays from factor 2 to factor 50! Brands include: Banana Boat, Malibu, Nivea, Roc, Piz Buin, Garnier and prices start at just £2.99!!
We also have a great selection of fake tans (just in case you need a helping hand!). Whether it’s Fake Bake, Sunshimmer, Sublime Bronze or St Tropez…Xtras are sure to have what you need at the best possible prices on the web or in store!
To see our whole range of sun protection and tanning products follow this link: Tanning Products
We just got Rimmel Glam Eyes Mono Eyeshadows in and had to blog about them! Create vibrant and glamorous lids this season with these cute mono shadows. The silky powder glides on to give you a blast of colour.
To achieve the perfect look – colour match your eyeliner with your eyeshadow and smudge to the lash line. Then apply the eyeshadow over the smudged eyeliner. Brighten to the colour with a slightly dampened applicator.
To see our full range of eyeshadows visit this page: Eyeshadows
To see the Rimel Glam Eyes Mono Eyeshadow visit this page: Rimmel Glam Eyes
Aftershaves are lotions, gels, balms, powders, or liquids used by men after they have finished the act of shaving. It is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Eau de Cologne. Aftershave for men is designed to condition the skin. The scent is significantly milder. If you use men’s cologne as a type of face conditioner after shaving you will overwhelm yourself with fragrance.
Cologne is much stronger. Cologne will always be stronger and last longer. The confusion between cologne and aftershave products tends to lead manufactures to further delineate Eau De Toilette in lotion form.
In choosing the right men’s aftershave, always consider factors that would directly affect you in using the product. Always check whether your skin is susceptible to reacting with the product and how it blends during and after the use. Inquire if the aftershaves have passed a dermatological check for sensitive skin. You do not want to spend your money on a product that will just irritate your face and will be painful to use.
Ingredients are also factors to consider in choosing the right aftershaves. Do you know which aftershaves contain alcohol or which are free of alcohol. Alcohol based aftershaves are supposed to help close pores and prevent irritation, yet, may sometimes be too strong for certain sensitive skin types, and may contribute to ‘razor burn’. However, there are now many alcohol free products that contain soothing plant ingredients such as aloe and seaweed extracts, ideal for dry skins and may also come in shaving lotions. Men’s aftershave serves a number of functions. It raises the pH of the face after the use of alkaline soaps for shaving.
Check out the new Paris Hilton Passport perfume collection.
Hilton’s new Passport range will consist of three new ‘destination’ scents: Paris, South Beach & Tokyo.
The new collection is inspired by her glamorous life style jetting from one exotic location to the next. The perfume which was launched in partnership with the Parlux company is meant to take it’s wearer on a journey evoking feelings of more exotic destinations.
The Passport South Beach consists of nectarine, white freesia and lotus. The heart is a mix of osmanthus, marigold, jasmine with base notes of sandalwood, musk and blonde wood.
The Passport Paris consists of notes of vibrant mandarin, red berry and juicy peach. The heart of the scent is a mix of Sambac jasmine, honeysuckle and purple peony, while the base notes are a mix of amber, vanilla, patchouli and creamy white musk.
The Passport Tokyo consists of notes of lemon and red apple. The heart consists of a mix of frangipani, iris, orange blossom and jasmine, The base note is a mix of sandalwood, golden cedar & clear musk.
Kirsten Bell has now been signed as the new face of Neutrogena Naturals and will be appearing in future marketing campaigns for the company.
It is rumoured Bell has been paid somewhere in the region of $500,000 for her new roll. It is thought the choice of Kristen Bell for the Neutrogena’s new line is because of her natural beauty, and the fact that her look is one that many women will relate to.
Keep your eyes pealed for the latest craze to hit the UK, a nail polish top coat that shatters immediately after application producing CRACKING effects!!
W7 are introducing their own range of “Earthquake Black, Silver & White”, available at Xtras-Online later this month for a market busting £3.99!
Crackle nail polish has proved a big hit with many celebrities getting in on the style. Katy Perry has been sporting crackled nails for some time and we expect this to be a craze that only continues to grow.
The highest quality extension hair is Indian human remy hair. Remy hair still possesses the cuticle layer, which is the outermost part of the hair strand; it resembles shingles on a roof. All remy hair has the cuticle layer of the hair flowing in the same direction, flowing the way it would naturally. The cuticle layer is important when concerned with hair tangling, longevity of the use (up to one year), and how well the hair shines. When the cuticle layer is intact and laying flat, the hair is capable of reflecting light, resulting in the hair shining.
Remy hair is very expensive to source and produce and therefore companies that claim to sell 100% remy hair at incredibly low prices are most likely not telling the truth. It is possible that their hair is mixed with remy hair and another type of hair or it may infact have no trace of remy hair at all.
Consumers understandably want to wear remy hair as they feel it is the best but many of them are being tricked into buying remy hair when they are not infact getting this at all.
Please be careful of websites that claim to sell 100% remy hair at cheap prices because if it seems too good to be true it probably is!!!
www.xtras-online.co.uk sells ‘Crazy for Hair’ human hair extensions. Our hair extensions are produced using 100% high grade human hair in order to provide a finish that is natural in appearance and texture. All our product ranges are flexible, can be applied to suit your mood and lifestyle and will not have any effect on the natural condition of your hair. They can be curled or straightened to create any look so start experimenting!!!
We are please to announce that after much hard work Xtras-Online is now open for business.
The new site combines the offerings from our old sites ‘Crazy for Hair’ and ‘Crazy for Perfume’ , helping to provide a more integrated and straightforward shopping experience for our customers.
As well as the wide range of products we already stock we will continually be adding many new and exciting products.
Our aim is to provide the ultimate one stop shopping experience for beauty and hair products. We are pride ourselves on providing a first class service, and we are committed to improving our customer’s online experience. By consolidating and expanding our current ranges we feel that we will continue to provide an innovative approach to the market place, whilst meeting the individual needs of our valued customer base.
Listed below are some of the areas that we stock products for:
Perfume
Aftershave
Hair
Cosmetics
Fancy Dress
Please take some time to enjoy our blog and contribute if you would like to.
If you would like to view our online store then please follow this link: Xtras Online
Welcome to the Xtras-Online blog. We will be updating this blog with news and views from within the beauty and fashion industry. Watch this space for news on the latest products and deals we will be running.
Please take some time to enjoy our blog and contribute if you would like to.
If you would like to view our online store then please follow this link: Xtras Online
We are excited to announce that we are currently working on a new site that is due shortly.
The new site will combine our existing sites ‘Crazy for Hair’ (www.crazyforhair.co.uk) and ‘Crazy for Perfume’ (www.crazyforperfume.co.uk).
As well as the wide range of products we already stock we will be adding many new and exciting products.
Our aim is to provide the ultimate one stop shopping experience for beauty and hair products. We are pride ourselves on providing a first class service, and we are committed to improving our customer’s online experience. By consolidating and expanding our current ranges we feel that we will continue to provide an innovative approach to the market place, whilst meeting the individual needs of our valued customer base.
Listed below are some of the areas that we stock products for:
Perfume
Aftershave
Hair
Cosmetics
Fancy Dress
Please keep your eyes peeled for our new store front and in the meantime feel free to read and enjoy our blog.
Since Christmas is nearly upon us and is the perfect festive excuse for a good party, why not go one step further and hold a fancy dress party. Many people, old and young alike, are already busy preparing—looking for fancy dress ideas that best fits the theme of the parties they are going to, trying to make sure that they are unique. Until you have been to a really good fancy dress party you may not understand why these parties are often so popular and why people will go to crazy lengths to come in the best costume. What you may be missing is that finding yourself dressed as the backend of a panto horse can actually be fun, so long as you can find time to make it to the bar.
If you are secretly competitive and want to arrive in the best costume then being innovative and resourceful is a sure way to victory. There are many fancy dress ideas to choose from but this may well depend on the theme of the party you are attending. During the Christmas season, fancy dress ideas are often focused around fairies, elves and Santa Claus or characters from fairy tales. Though these fancy dress ideas are common, you should try to use your creativity and resourcefulness to make it look unique. Another fancy dress idea would be taken from the history books—dresses from different eras, perhaps with a modern or topical twist. Or you can also choose fancy dress ideas from characters from classic movies – Bogart, James Dean, Ava Gardner or Judy Garland.
Great themes for parties could also be based around the fashion styles by decade—60’s, 70’s or 80’s. Medieval parties are often a good giggle when it comes to fancy dress – wizards, kings, queens, princess, princes, warriors and knights are a good starting point for some great fancy dress ideas. It is easy to look for fancy dress ideas but what’s more difficult is to bring a really funny and unique twist to the dress.
Women celebrities are very meticulous when it comes to their hair because it is one of their main assets as performing artists. They always consider the best hairstyle that will give them a beautiful aura in front of their fans and audience. They may do this thru hair pieces or even clip in ponytails and hair extensions.
They will not stop in their pursuit for good looks. Since they are always in the limelight they feel they should always be looking their very best. We always see our favorite celebrities with their different hairstyles every time they are featured in a magazine, get interviewed or walk down the red carpet. They use hair extension as a tool to create the most amazing styles for the cameras, that just wouldn’t be possible using their own locks. It can also give life to tired, boring, or damaged hair, a real problem for celebrities who undergo one styling session after another.
Celebrity hair extensions are commonly used by famous Hollywood A list actresses such as Halle Berry, Katie Holmes, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Vanessa Hudgens, Jennifer Lopez, and many more. They often have a huge range of hair extensions with various hair lengths and colours, because of the frequent changes due to the changing demands of their jobs. AAA hair extensions often provide a much needed solution for the wide variety of hair problems experienced by these celebrities. Using real hair extensions often allows a celebrity to carry on looking fabulous even when their real hair is a little on the tired side.
Many celebrities have unleashed their fragrances that purport to make you more confident, make you more attractive and fashionable. If you are looking for a celebrity perfume, there are an almost endless number of choices so you should be able to find one to fit your personality. It may be a fair question as to whether becoming a celebrity these days involves extended training in the art of perfumery – probably not but it does seem obligatory to release a perfume range.
There are many perfumes online that are made or endorsed by some of the best known celebrities. “Heat” by Beyonce that creates a unique scent, “Outspoken” by Fergie that gives an overall feminine look, “Forbidden Rose” by Avril Lavigne with a delicious and irresistible fragrance, “Fancy Nights” by Jessica Simpson that has a warm and rich fragrance for romantic women, Paris Hilton’s “Tease” that has a fruity floral scent that makes you feel like a Hollywood star. A perfume that is perfect for the spring and summer seasons called “Wild Meadow” has been released by Kate Moss, and “Simply Chic” by Celine Dion – a powerful fragrance that can be worn by women who wants to feel more confident.
The prices for these celebrity perfumes depend on how they combine perfume notes and who they consider their audiences to be. If the teams behind each scent want to mass market a perfume so that everybody can afford their perfumes, they use only a small amount of oil essentials. If they want to use rare and stronger oils, the price becomes more expensive, and the perfume much more exclusive. For cheap perfume, they make use of Eau de Parfum or an Eau de Toilette. These perfumes are often very popular as some great scents are created at very reasonable prices.
June 7th, 2011 
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For those of you who move with the times, who always like to look that little bit different and who love constant change, you’ll love our range of 
Summer is almost here! Whether you’re going away or having a ‘staycation’, please make sure you protect your skin from all those glorious rays.
Aftershaves are lotions, gels, balms, powders, or liquids used by men after they have finished the act of shaving. It is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Eau de Cologne. 
W7 Crackle Polish!! Coming Very Soon to 
Since Christmas is nearly upon us and is the perfect festive excuse for a good party, why not go one step further and hold a 
Women celebrities are very meticulous when it comes to their hair because it is one of their main assets as performing artists. They always consider the best hairstyle that will give them a beautiful aura in front of their fans and audience. They may do this thru hair pieces or even clip in ponytails and hair extensions.
Many celebrities have unleashed their fragrances that purport to make you more confident, make you more attractive and fashionable. If you are looking for a celebrity 
