Katherine Heigl Channels Vivien Leigh With New Dark Extensions

Talk about Hollywood glamour.

Katherine Heigl channeled "Gone With the Wind's" Vivien Leigh in dark, luxurious hair extensions at the 2010 ShoWest Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 18, 2010.

The young actress amplified her alluring, dark hair color with hair extensions full of layers which she wore in loose, spirals to accept the ShoWest award for Female Star of the Year. Dressed in a cherry red Donna Karan dress, she accentuated her look with shimmering eyeshadow, lush lashes, and flesh-toned lipcolor.

Heigl recently left behind her signature golden locks, and joined the dark side with this rich, chocolate hue -- adding a peachy, warmth to her milky complexion.

What do you think about Heigl's new look? Do you prefer the former "Grey Anatomy" star as a blonde or brunette? Short or long? Leave a comment below!

Looking for a new spring 'do? We've tapped three celebrity hair pros for the breakdown of the best hair trends from the runway, off the red carpet, and the colors of the season.

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Poems on Beauty

Beauty is truth's smile
when she beholds her own face in
a perfect mirror.

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Beauty is truth's smile
when she beholds her own face in a perfect mirror.

~

Beauty is in the ideal of perfect harmony
which is in the universal being;
truth the perfect comprehension of the universal mind.

- Rabindranath Tagore Poetry

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The Mirror of Matsuyama (The Happy Mirror)

A very nice Japanese Folk Tale,hope you'll like it too =)

Long years ago in old Japan there lived in the Province of Echigo, a very remote part of Japan even in these days, a man and his wife. When this story begins they had been married for some years and were blessed with one little daughter. She was the joy and pride of both their lives, and in her they stored an endless source of happiness for their old age.

What golden letter days in their memory were these that had marked her growing up from babyhood; the visit to the temple when she was just thirty days old, her proud mother carrying her, robed in ceremonial kimono, to be put under the patronage of the family's household god; then her first dolls festival, when her parents gave her a set of dolls' and their miniature belongings, to be added to as year succeeded year; and perhaps the most important occasion of all, on her third birthday, when her first OBI (broad brocade sash) of scarlet and gold was tied round her small waist, a sign that she had crossed the threshold of girlhood and left infancy behind. Now that she was seven years of age, and had learned to talk and to wait upon her parents in those several little ways so dear to the hearts of fond parents, their cup of happiness seemed full. There could not be found in the whole of the Island Empire a happier little family.

One day there was much excitement in the home, for the father had been suddenly summoned to the capital on business. In these days of railways and jinrickshas and other rapid modes of traveling, it is difficult to realize what such a journey as that from Matsuyama to Kyoto meant. The roads were rough and bad, and ordinary people had to walk every step of the way, whether the distance were one hundred or several hundred miles. Indeed, in those days it was as great an undertaking to go up to the capital as it is for a Japanese to make a voyage to Europe now.

So the wife was very anxious while she helped her husband get ready for the long journey, knowing what an arduous task lay before him. Vainly she wished that she could accompany him, but the distance was too great for the mother and child to go, and besides that, it was the wife's duty to take care of the home.

All was ready at last, and the husband stood in the porch with his little family round him.

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Beauty Quotes

Here are some nice and inspiring beauty quotes:

Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. ~Kahlil Gibran

I've never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful. ~Author Unknown

Our hearts are drunk with a beauty our eyes could never see. ~George W. Russell

Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty - they merely move it from their faces into their hearts. ~Martin Buxbaum

Human Hair Extensions

Then came a new type of hair addition - Extensions. At first, extensions were worn only by the very wealthy or celebrities who could afford the then exorbitant cost of laborious all day application. Goths wore frankly fake clip in dreads. Others followed when they saw what was possible when hair extensions were applied in a glamorous way. In particular black women used hair extensions to improve upon hair texture that some found difficult to tame. It became common to see pop singers sport a wide range of looks that centred around hair extensions.

One of the most famous wearers of human hair extensions in Great Britain is Victoria Beckham who must have had dozens of hairstyles based around her extensions. One day her hair is short - the next day it is long, one day black the next day striped, the next blonde. Then a few weeks later it's a different different hair colour and yet another length again.

In the UK it is Mrs.Beckham and her husband (who has also worn hair extensions) more than anyone else, who put hair extensions at the forefront of the public's attention. Although both are in the press much less now, it was Victoria Beckham's constant presence in female oriented magazines long after her Spice Girls fame as Posh Spice, that enabled onlookers to see the true potential of hair extensions.

People began to realise that if Victoria Beckham could create a chameleon like personality, with the very same treatment they could also change their image. Makeover shows where extensions are applied, cut and shaped often show such transformations. The message began to sink in among ordinary people. Extensions are for everyone not just Goths who wear pink, white, purple or black dreads, but also those who want to appear über glamorous.

Another well known wearer of hair extensions is Jordan who famously wore braided extensions on a reality TV show on an island and managed to maintain a certain appearance and grooming due to the effect plaiting of the hair extensions.

Now ordinary people certainly consider hair extensions for special events such as weddings, Christmas and holidays. Some people may even consider extensions for cosmetic/medical reasons as I did. Or you might simply like to treat yourself to some as a birthday, Valentine's Day or Christmas gift. Hair extensions can also be ideal as fancy dress addition to create a totally different image.

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How to apply clip hair extensions

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Applying Hair Extensions – Is This Something You Can Do Yourself?

Hair extensions have been enabling people everywhere to create hairstyles that wouldn’t be possible with their natural hair since 1979, when Bo Derek made them fashionable in the movie “10.” Whether you want temporary clip-ins or semi-permanent additions, the right choice can completely transform your look into something extraordinary.

Extra fullness, extra length, and subtle highlighting are all attainable using the new materials and techniques that are available today. Of course, the old saying, “You get what you pay for,” is true here as well. The best hair extensions are created from real human “remy” hair, and look far more natural than any synthetic products. They can blend in seamlessly with your own hair to create a natural and attractive, long-wearing style.

While it is possible to learn to apply and to care for your own hair extensions at home, there are several factors to consider. Initially a salon visit will help you decide on the exact color, texture, and length that you will want. Your own hair usually needs to be at least 2 – 3 inches long to use the additions properly. The technique that you choose to have your extensions attached will also determine whether the procedure can be done at home or should be handled by a professionally trained stylist with experience in these techniques.

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Applying Hair Extensions – Is This Something You Can Do Yourself?

Hair extensions have been enabling people everywhere to create hairstyles that wouldn’t be possible with their natural hair since 1979, when Bo Derek made them fashionable in the movie “10.” Whether you want temporary clip-ins or semi-permanent additions, the right choice can completely transform your look into something extraordinary.

Extra fullness, extra length, and subtle highlighting are all attainable using the new materials and techniques that are available today. Of course, the old saying, “You get what you pay for,” is true here as well. The best hair extensions are created from real human “remy” hair, and look far more natural than any synthetic products. They can blend in seamlessly with your own hair to create a natural and attractive, long-wearing style.

While it is possible to learn to apply and to care for your own hair extensions at home, there are several factors to consider. Initially a salon visit will help you decide on the exact color, texture, and length that you will want. Your own hair usually needs to be at least 2 – 3 inches long to use the additions properly. The technique that you choose to have your extensions attached will also determine whether the procedure can be done at home or should be handled by a professionally trained stylist with experience in these techniques.

Of course, your first concern should be preventing damage to your natural hair strands. A professional can help you decide between various techniques, including advanced weaving or pinch braid, fusion or bonding, or more temporary treatments involving clip-ins, shrinkies, and mini links. Advanced weaving involves creating a corn row or underhand braid that will lie flat against the scalp. Extensions are sewn into the tracks and then your natural hair will cover the evidence. With 6 week tightening done at home or in the salon, this style can last for months.

Bonding involves using a glue product to attach 20 – 50 strands at a time to your high quality hair extensions. It is a rather long and tedious process, and must be done carefully to avoid damage. It is a bit more temporary because of the eventual break down of the glue bond, especially with frequent shampooing and conditioning.

While sometimes more expensive, advanced salons that specialize in hair extensions may employ newer, damage free techniques. These don’t require the use of glue, metal, wax or many other products that can damage your hair. Furthermore, many of these newer techniques can last up to six months and allow for reuse of the hair for up to a year with proper care. If you learn how to take good care of your own hair and your extensions, you will be able to keep your new look for as long as you like. Utilizing the services of a highly experienced stylist will ensure that you get the result you wanted — the gorgeous new hairstyle of your dreams.

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