HOW TO MARKET A BLOG ON HAIR!

There are plenty of blogs on hair and beauty out their, so the first step you will have to take is to ensure that your blog is different to all the others! You can do this by looking at successful blogs and getting ideas, then look at there faults and improve these on your own blog. Ensure your work is your own and not copied, not only does this come with legal  but it precautions can also make your blog stand out!

The main way readers will find your blog is through search engines, so search engine optimisation is key! How to ensure this;

• Use content tags and labels; such as; 'hair' 'beauty' 'fashion' in your posts, so that when readers search for this criteria your blog is the first blog they will see.
• Use alt text on images; this is useful when marketing a blog as it enables your images to appear in the image results on Google and therefore attract search engine traffic and also enables blind readers to know what they are viewing. How? When editing your posts, click on HTML, search for <img (this indicates an image) then insert 'alt=caption of your image' after it, and publish. This will allow readers to scroll over the image and understand what it is about.

A good headline is also key to marketing a blog. The headlines should be short and snappy i.e. 'The History of hair' and contain the main key words to do with your post as this is the first thing readers will see and search for. You should right headlines with search bots in mind (what readers will be searching) in order to ensure your blog is marketed to its best ability.

Another way to ensure you blog is marketed well is to post on related blogs, this helps attract readers from these blogs and also spark debates. You can also ask to be advertised on other blogs in articles such as 'just like my blog' which will increase your blog traffic.

Google analytics is also great when marketing a blog, this lets you view your blog views, your reader locations, traffic sources and search terms, which can help you cater more towards your audience and learn from any mistakes that you are making i.e. posting articles that people do not want to read.

Social media can be a terrific marketing tool when it comes to blogging; this provides additional coverage for your blog and helps you to get feedback on posts. Set up a Twitter and Facebook account under your blog name and invite fellow bloggers, followers or friends and use gadgets that enable them to share your content on related websites.





You can also use hand out advertisement and word of mouth and related events to your blog in order to market well, such as handing out leaflets at fashion shows or doing demonstrations at hair events.

Finally, use chain mails with friends and family in order to market your blog to its fullest and ensure that you constantly update your blog to keep on top of trends and so that it's the first thing readers see when searching your headline!

And don't forget...keep bloggers coming back by using RSS buttons on your posts so people can subscribe!

 Release of the new Apple iPad 3!

The new Apple iPad 3 released on March 16th has hit the nation by storm!

Customer’s queued in there thousands in front of Apple stores worldwide, for the chance to purchase the new and improved iPad. With improved features like its 5 mp rear camera and high definition touch screen, boasting 3.1 million pixels (4 x more than the previous iPad), sales of the gadget were sky high.

The iPad 3 also boasts a new and improved 'HD' retina display as seen on the recently released IPhone 4, given it an exceptionally crisp display and great graphics performance.


Apple Inc is a multinational corperation that creates computer software and electronics such as the ipad, ipod and iphone. Since its creation in 1976 Apple were known for predominatly manufacturing computers like the Power mac however, since their introduction of the iPod in 2001 they have transformed into the leaders of the consumer electronics industry,.

The iPad 3 comprises a range of various apps, like their 'Hairstyle' app which uses face recognition on users photos in order to apply over 270 different hair styles, and the 'Hair at home' app which provides step by step video's on how to create various hairstyles from the comfort of your own home.

 

Prices for the new Gadget range from £399 to £659 in the UK with many customers buying the iPad 3 and selling them on for higher prices. Some customer’s even payed money to get ahead in the huge queue's, with one customer offering as much as $1000 to change places.

The launch of the iPad has been received well by the public; many of its purchasers have recognised its improvements from the previous iPad and say how the new graphics make game playing on the iPad 3 a new and superb experience!

Reviews have even praised the new gadget and its 'gorgeous' HD screen with techradar.com giving the product a huge 5 stars!

Follow the link to read more of this review: http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/apple-new-ipad-3-1071369/review

Here is some instructional information on the new iPad 3:

For more apps on hairstyling follow this link:

http://news.brothersoft.com/ipad-apps-for-hair-styling-19288.html

The History of Hairstyling!

15^th Century hair styles:

During the renaissance period many women would pluck away their entire hairline to give the appearance of a higher forehead. Women would also use gem stones and shimmering veils as decoration or braid their hair in order to form crowns on the top of their heads, many elements such as sulphur and soda were used to beach hair to golden blonde's as this was highly desirable.

16^th Century hair styles:

During the 16^th Century hair was often parted through the centre and swept past the temples or curled high over the forehead, much emphasis was placed on the hair styles of Queen Elizabeth 1 with many women requesting red wigs and white facial powder. Head gear such as the Mary Stuart heart shaped cap was also worn through the inspiration of Mary, Queen of Scots.  

17^th Century hair styles:

Similarly to the 16^th Century, hair during this period was often parted though the centre; however, ringlets of hair were styled to fall below the hairline. Known as the Hurluberlu hairstyle, it was popularised by Henrietta Maria. Many actresses since have followed her footsteps in Hollywood movies such as, Kate Winslet and Jane Seymour. A known as love locks was also popular during the 17^th Century; where a lock of hair that drops down from the head’s crown is curled into a long ringlet and tied at the end with a ribbon to make a ponytail and can be placed on the sides of the head, at the back of the neck or at the top of the head.

18^th Century hair styles:

The 18^th century saw a rise in elaborate wigs and oversized hairstyles. White wigs powdered with flower were regularly worn and often decorated with feathers, garlands and bows. Women also wore hair high in a “roll”, patterned after French hairstyles. However, although these styles sound probably the prettiest out of the past few centuries many critics dismissed them for being unnecessary and vulgar. Many adventurous women even formed gardens or bird cages in their wigs during this period. How very eccentric!

Early 20^th Century hair styles:

Hairstyles during the early 19^th Century, particularly 1920’s saw a rise in short hairstyles with tight curls, such as Marilyn Monroe. These hairstyles were often fastened with hair grips and plenty of hair spray. There was also a rise in short hair with sharp fringes, think Catherine Zeta Jones in Chicago. This was by far the most glamorous period for women’s hair!

How to transform yourself into Marilyn Monroe

Late 20th Century: 

There was a huge leap in hairstyle history from the early 90’s to the 1980’s. 1980’s saw the rise in fashion interest and radicalism, and this most defiantly reflected in the choice of hair styles. From huge frizzy curls, mullets, afro’s and side ponytails, the 80’s saw it all. Big hairstyles were popularized by film stars such as Julia Roberts and the increase of super models.  This has by far got to be the most embarrassing hair style era!

The 21^st Century hair styles:

 After all that looking back, it’s time to reflect on the choices we've been making in the hair department nowadays.  From long flowing hair extensions to bright pink spiked hair, we can safely say 21^st Century hair is somewhat futuristic. The use of hair dye, hair technology, such as straightening irons and tongs are now the norm; however celebrities of the 21^st century are often reverting back to old trends, such as Harry Potter star Emma Watson and her big chop, which resembles Twiggy’s 1960’s boy hair cut. The 21^st Century has also seen a rise in asymmetric haircuts, such as Victoria Beckhams ‘posh bob’ or Rihanna’s concave bob cut. But most of all the increase in use of hair extensions in the 21st Century has got to be one of the biggest hair revolutions! 

Here's a list of some interesting, related links from each period for you to look at:


15th Century, all about the crazy extremes those in the renaissance period went through to be beautiful: 
http://www.thebeautybiz.com/78/article/history/beauty-through-ages-renaissance


16th Century, some interesting facts on Queen Elizabeth 1 and her make-up regimes: http://www.elizabethancostume.net/makeup.html


17th Century hair tutorial:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Er1dVbFn_M


18th Century hair tutorial: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s3sK6pw_Pw


19th Century, here's a bit of 19th century history for you:
http://thehistoryofthehairsworld.com/hair_19th_century.html


20th Century hair tutorial:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQAz5Opz438

21st century, here's where you'll find the most up to date hairstyles:

 http://www.ukhairdressers.com/ 

Event Review- Notting hill Carnival

Address:

Notting Hill, London W11 1BW

020 7243 2319

Tube: Westbourne Park Station (0.2 km)

Ladbroke Grove Station

Opening hours:

August Bank Holiday Weekend

Review:

10/10

22:34 pm

With London being one of the most prestigious, diverse places in the U.K, Notting hill Carnival is defiantly one way to show it.

Since its introduction in 1959 the Notting hill West Indian carnival which is the second largest street festival in the world, has seen spectator numbers rise up to 2 million, and this isn’t just for the men and women dressed in barely there costumes.

Preparation for the carnival starts as soon as it ends, months and months are spent creating these magnificent costumes not even to mention the time that goes into composing the parade routines and decorating the floats, it is one annual event that is certainly not to be missed!

Although it’s safe to say, I can understand why most people attend this event with an empty stomach, the array of West Indian food available for consumption is enough to make you come back every year. From family run stalls to the likes of world class chefs such as Levi Roots, cooking up delights such as plantain, dumplings, salt fish and ackee you will want to try it all.

And what better place to eat than next to world class reggae D.J’s playing their tracks on sound systems that reach past 10 ft. Trust me, these are not your ordinary speakers.

And when the sun goes down and the stalls begin to pack up, that is when the party begins, well for all the young ones at least! Notting hill hosts at least 15 after party’s each year with performances from top artists.

There’s no question that Notting Hill carnival is one of the most diverse events in the U.K, so no matter what you’re interested in or where you’re from, there is defiantly something for you, and best of all entrance to Notting hill carnival is free of charge! What more can you want from a sunny August bank holiday.