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THE GAME CHANGERS

TAKING OVER THE WORLD

FOUR CUSTOM WIG STYLES YOU'VE GOT TO TRY Â THIS SUMMER

WHY HAIR IS HERS TO MOLD, A SHORT AUTO-BIOGRAPHY OF EMA, FOUNDER OF X & O HAIR

THE BEST WIG ACCESSORIES

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03 FOUR CUSTOM WIG STYLES YOU'VE GOT TO TRY THIS SUMMER

06 CATCH SOME WAVES IN LAGUNA BEACH

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08 HAVE WIG, WILL TRAVEL! 11 WHY HAIR IS HERS TO MOLD, A SHORT AUTO-BIOGRAPHY OF EMA, FOUNDER OF X & O HAIR 13 THE BEST WIG ACCESSORIES 16 TAKING OVER THE HAIR WORLD

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Four custom wig

styles you've got to try this summer Written by EMA

Summer is here and it's time to let your hair down! But, when the temperatures soar and each strand adds another degree of heat, it can be hard to think of other styles to try.There's beaches to tan on, pools to splash in, and much deserved vacation destinations to experience. Many of us are used to wearing our wigs in one style--straight & down. This summer try out these 4 super easy styles: ponytails, braids, pulled back & buns.

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4 BEST SUMMER STYLES FOR WIGS Ponytails Yes, ladies. You absolutely can wear your hair up with a wig.

You can certainly wear varying densities in a ponytail as long as you have a hairband or some sort of closure big enough to hold it, I recommend using a lighter-weight density wig when wearing your hair up.

Braids

A good reason to invest in a braids wig is the durability so nothing should be done to jeopardize that.

Pulled Back To make these looks work; keep it soft, loose and a little messy! Pull down a few tendrils of hair along the hairline to keep it looking natural. ored with the same hairstyle? Today's wigs follow current hair trends. As new hair fashions hit the scene, new wig styles become available. Trying a new wig style is an easy way to test drive current hair trends without any commitment, keep your look modern and beat hair boredom.

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BUNS

By EMA

Summer is here and it's time to let your hair down! But, when the temperatures soar and each strand adds another degree of heat, it can be hard to think of other styles to try.There's beaches to tan on, pools to splash in, and much deserved vacation destinations to experience. Many of us are used to wearing our wigs in one style-straight & down. This summer try out these 4 super easy styles: ponytails, braids, pulled back & buns.

These styles are simple, and give you that effortless look we all crave.

What's even better is you get your hair out of your face, and get to enjoy the sun!

Read the side bar to learn who to pull off these hairstyles (no pun intended ��!)

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Of course, hand made braid wigs are the best because you can get them custom made for you

Have Wig, Will Travel – Tips For Packing & Travelling With Your Wig

CATCH SOME WAVES IN

LAGUNA BEACH

By Joyce Wright Photographs by Mark Halberg

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Sometimes a vacation is exactly what the doctor ordered, especially when you need a little down time to take your mind off the stress of undergoing chemotherapy treatments. Since this time is all about relaxation, traveling with your wig shouldn’t be complicated, and following these tips will make sure your wig looks good on the go with as little fuss as possible.

Pack Wigs Inside Out — Keep the delicate strands of your wig safe from friction (which can cause frizz), as well as dust and debris, by turning it inside out before placing it in your luggage. You can also pack it in a zippered plastic bag to keep it free of moisture, or if you have extra room, a shoe box, which will help prevent it from being crushed.

Pick Up A Plastic Wig Stand — One of the best ways to keep a wig looking beautiful is to store it on a wig stand, however, plastic stands are usually too large to pack in your luggage. Instead, pick up a portable wig stand for use in your hotel room to help reduce the amount of daily maintenance yourNhair O Mpiece A D I Cneeds | 24 away from home.

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Bring The Right Products – Even under daily care, wigs require special hair care products.

These often aren’t available in the average store. Fill travel sized containers with your current daily maintenance products.

Be Prepared For Any Weather – To save yourself from running around last minute looking for a quick fix, carry everything you may need so you never find yourself with out. Bring along your wig comb, brush, and spray, as you should never borrow someone else’s. And check the weather before you leave, especially for locales where there might be high wind or bright sun. You’ll need a wide-brimmed hat, scarves or wig clips to keep your hair piece in place.

Pack An Extra Cap – Wig caps work wonders to keep your hair in place but they snag easily, especially when you are on the go. If possible, carry one or two extra, and keep a small, travel-sized bottle of baby powder on hand to keep your scalp cool and dry, especially in hot weather.

With a little careful planning when traveling with your wig, the only “fly aways” you’ll have to worry about will involve you stepping on a plane. Bon voyage!

STELLA'S TOP TIPS

FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS Stella shares words of wisdom from her years of experience as a young painter.

EXPERIMENT If you're undecided on which path to take, try several paths and then decide which one is the best fit.

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.”

HAVE A CLEAR IDEA OF WHAT YOU WANT.

“It's not hard to decide what you want your life to be about.

What's hard, she said, is figuring out what you're willing to give up in order to do the things you really care about.”

WORK ON PERSONAL PROJECTS. Simeon Kondev once said, “I feel like every project I work on is a dream project, so long as I am learning.”

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Bring The Right Products – Even under daily care, wigs require special hair care products. These often aren’t available in the average store.

Fill travel sized containers with your current daily maintenance products.

Be Prepared For Any Weather – To save yourself from running around last minute looking for a quick fix, carry everything you may need so you never find yourself with out. Bring along your wig comb, brush, and spray, as you should never borrow someone else’s. And check the weather before you leave, especially for locales where there might be high wind or bright sun. You’ll need a wide-brimmed hat, scarves or wig clips to keep your hair piece in place.

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INTERVIEW

WHY HAIR IS HERS TO MOLD A SHORT AUTO-BIOGRAPHY OF EMA, FOUNDER OF X & O HAIR

For as long as I can remember I’ve always

Years went by, I got older and life became more complicated.

loved hair. I was obsessed with combing my

Listening to other people tell me what to do with my life, I lost

doll’s hair. I braided it, twisted it, and I

touch with myself. "Go to college!" "Get married!" "Start a

eventually cut it all off. I threw the doll away when she had no more hair, there wasn’t anything left for me to do! So, I pestered my mother to get me a new doll, she finally gave in and got me a “my size” doll. Her hair was

family!” The pressure I faced was intense! The only thing I would find myself coming back to was hair. So I satisfied myself by making all of my own wigs and my friend's wigs —as a hobby. I lost the courage to focus on what I loved, but I never stopped learning more about hair. I secretly dreamed, one day I would be a famous wig-maker.

longer than mine and I was in heaven.

I was probably 15 when I made my first wig. It wasn’t for me;

Fast forward to 2014. Broke & frustrated, I thought to myself,

it was for my grandmother. She looked like Elizabeth Taylor

"What's the one thing I do every day that I actually enjoy?"

in her role as Cleopatra. My grandmother's hair was thin and

The answer, of course, was hair. I decided I would work

frail, and she always insisted she looked better in a wig. I

towards my dream wholeheartedly. I had very little to lose

agreed, and I made all her wigs from then on. Her favorite

and from that point, I learned even more about hair. From it’s

style was shoulder-length, dark brown hair with super thick

molecular structure to its heat tolerance to which celebrity

bangs in the front. She told me this particular style had the

had the best hair. It’s the one thing I can not live without. I

power to give her back her l’enfance, which is French for her

can look at a woman and know her intimately through her

childhood. I've always admired my grandmother’s courage

hair. Is she healthy? Is she happy? Has she given up? Hair

and beauty. She lived her life as a champion, not a victim.

says so much about a woman, it’s surprising more women

When she was only 18, she emigrated on her own to Canada,

don’t realize it.

the same move I would make four decades later.

In building X & O Hair, I decided to focus on designing & customizing wigs. I remembered how important it was for me to get the bangs just right on my grandmother’s wigs all those years ago. I also remember how much I personally didn’t care for bangs. I liked to make my own wigs long and wavy with a hint of colour. As I made more wigs, each woman would request something totally unique. She wanted her wig to reflect her own personality, her likes, and what her hair means to her.

Designing a wig is very much like painting a portrait. The design process begins as soon as I meet the woman. I take in details like the subtleties of her personality, her facial features, even her tone of voice. As the process goes on, I learn more about her lifestyle, her dreams and her fears. It’s a very intimate experience. “Once I make a wig for a woman, I will know her in a way others may never know.” While the process is labor intensive, the experience we share, the transformative power of each wig I design—makes it all worth it.

Hair is such an important part of a woman’s identity. Some of us have one preferred style, while others like frequent changes. X & O Hair gives women the hair they love, the way they love it.

Yours truly, EMA, Founder of X & O Hair

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THE BEST WIG ACCESSORIES Switching it up doesn't have to be hard. Keep your wig looking fresh & new with this summer's must-have wig accessories.

by Erika-Mari

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FRESH FLOWERS Though they seem fitted for special occasions nothing is more feminine than a flower and incorporation that into your look is priceless!

PONYTAIL HOLDERS Ponytail holders-you can get a variety of fun ponytail holders to go along with your hairstyle. Use a colourful ponytail that contrasts with your hair colour.

EMBELLISHED HEAD BANDS Headbands can look juvenile and prissy. Wear them with a messy bun and they're fully fabulous!

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SCARVES & RIBBONS Weave skinny ribbons into braids, or finish an updo with a wide scarf worn as a headband.

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JEWEL HAIR CLIPS

Brooches, pins, or earrings can be gorgeous around the base of a bun or above one ear to hold shorter layers.

BARRETTES They look classier and more expensive than an elastic ;-).

BOBBY PINS DON'T WEAR ONE BOBBY PIN—WEAR FIVE! Like a stack of bangles, multiple bobby pins catch the eye without trying too hard. Try gold or silver to match your outfit.

HAIR COMBS Sometimes, they are just great for creating a new style when you can't manipulate the actual hair.

Try pairing with jeans & a tee or dressed up for a special occassion

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HAIR CROWNS Hair crowns just look majestic, every woman deserves to look like a queen for a day!

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