Fashion
Evolution of Hair Extensions: Closures and Frontals
The hair and beauty industry has witnessed remarkable advancements over the years, with evolving trends that enhance both aesthetics and versatility.
One of the most significant transformations in hairstyling is the shift from traditional weave-on extensions to modern closures and frontals.
In the late 1990s, weave-ons were the preferred choice for women looking to add length and volume to their natural hair.
However, with contemporary innovations, closures and frontals have emerged as the new standard, providing a seamless, natural appearance while allowing for greater styling flexibility.
These hairpieces have become an essential part of hairstyling for various occasions, including weddings, parties, religious gatherings, and other social events.
Understanding Closures and Frontals serves the common purpose of enhancing hair volume and styling options while creating a natural-looking hairline.
They differ in structure, coverage, and styling versatility:
Frontals: A frontal is a hairpiece that extends from ear to ear, usually measuring 13 inches in width and 4 to 6 inches in depth.
It provides a full hairline and allows for diverse parting styles, offering the illusion of a completely natural hairline.
Frontals are typically sewn onto bundles or used to construct full wigs, allowing for maximum styling flexibility.
Closures: A closure is a smaller hairpiece, often measuring around 4×4 inches, and is placed at the crown or front section of the head. Unlike frontals, closures offer limited parting space, making them suitable for more defined and structured hairstyles.
However, closures are low-maintenance and provide a realistic finish that seamlessly blends with natural hair.
These innovative hairpieces offer a more seamless and natural look, elevating confidence and allowing for versatile styling options.
As the industry continues to evolve, closures and frontals remain a preferred choice for women seeking sophisticated, stylish, and convenient hair solutions.
By Georgina Boadiwaa Ntim
Fashion
Spotlight on Akosua Agyapong
When we talk of stage and electrifying dance moves, nobody can take it away from the renowned highlife musician, Akosua Agyapong.
However, aside her dance moves, she has a spectacular way of dressing for every show on stage.
The ‘Mi ye obaa’ hitmaker’s daring fashion outfits with confidence always calls for attention.
Her colour combination, hair styling and shoes are always mind blowing.
Akosua promotes her culture and identity through her outfits such as the traditional prints marching with beads and scarfs.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Fashion
Cardigan: A wardrobe essential for everyone
A cardigan is a wardrobe essential everyone needs especially in the rainy season or for warmth.
In recent times, as fashion evolves, some styling options include pairing Cardigan with casual outfits like jeans and sneakers.
To some, they are a wardrobe staple that can easily turn around an outfit. Whether dressing for a casual day at work, a night out, or even lounging at home, Cardigans offer flexibility in styling.
Some types of Cardigans includes chunky knit, fine knit, long, cropped cardigans, and its vests.
They can be found with different closures like buttons or zippers and in various lengths, from short to long.
Again, fine knit cardigans are made from finer yarn and are suitable for both casual and more formal settings.
Long Cardigans extend below the hips and can be a stylish layering piece, often reaching the knee or even the ankle.
Cropped Cardigans come shorter in length, hitting at or above the waist, and are often paired with high-waist bottoms for a trendy look.
Cardigan Vests are sleeveless, offering a lightweight layering option.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
