Although we have posted articles on how to wash your weave before,we realize that some ladies are visual learners.  We came across a great video tutorial from YouTube vlogger EbonyCPrincess that demonstrates not only how to shampoo your weave, but also reach your real hair beneath the extensions and keep tangles at bay:

We love that she used a sulfate free shampoo and explained how you may add essential oils to help relieve an itchy scalp, a common complaint from ladies who wear sew in weaves.  Don’t forget to condition your hair and the extensions to keep the style looking…
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It seems like box braids have returned with a vengeance as one of the hot new hairstyles.  Janet Jackson, who is the reason for the phrase “Poetic Justice braids”, was recently spotted rocking her signature ‘do and R&B superstar Brandy returned to the style in her video for Put It Down.  Box braid hairstyles are very low maintenance and as summertime approaches, it will be perfect poolside hair!
To keep the look current, try medium sized waist length braids and please for the love of all things holy, do NOT burn the ends with a lighter!  Instead the ends loose…
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Closures are becoming increasingly popular, but many women still do not understand their purpose.  Closures are specialized hair pieces in which the strands are hand-tied to a lace or silk base.  The result is a piece that is sewn down to your braided hair that may be parted freely in any direction for a natural appearance without having to leave ANY of your natural hair exposed.  There are many advantages of wearing a closure with your weave including:
True protective hairstyle.  None of your hair is exposed allowing it to rest and grow.  This works particularly well for ladies who…
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Not properly caring for your weave can not only leave your hair looking (and smelling!) less than optimal but it can actually damage your real hair beneath.  Of course it is important to keep your hair shampooed and conditioned, but there are a few other tricks to keep your weave looking fresh as the day you had it installed!
Co-Washing:  Cleansing your hair with popular cleansing conditioners will keep your hair extensions free from product buildup and keep your hair beneath clean and moisturized.  The awesome thing about these new, gentle sulfate-free formulas is that they clean while conditioning your…
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I’ll admit when I first started seeing some of my favorite celebrities and even fellow bloggers rocking oversized wayfarer frames, Steve Urkel immediately came to mind!  Funny as Urkel’s antics on the classic sitcom Family Matters were, a fashion icon he is not!  However, as the popularity of “nerd glasses� increased, my opinion changed; I now own not just one but two pair of plastic oversized glasses!  Although I don’t believe this look is here to stay, I feel extremely cute and trendy when I pull those frames out.

I must say my favorite way to wear nerd glasses is ala Miss…
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Katy Perry’s 2013 Grammy’s hair look was one of our favorites of the evening – and everything else she wore for that matter.  Do you think a few rounds of Insanity would give us that body?!  Anyway, focusing on her hair, we’re fairly certain Ms. Perry had a bit of help achieving such thick luscious looking strands and the Perfect Locks volumizer is the perfect way for you to achieve this look in minutes!

This works provided your hair is at least chin length or longer.  Prep your hair by flat ironing to straighten.  Our Perfect Locks Silk Serum is…
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One of the problems with wearing quality human hair extensions is that they never look bad if you care for them properly.   Good problem to have, right?  Let me explain – back in the day, with beauty supply store hair, women judged when their weaves needed to be taken out by how it looked.  The hair became stringy or lost its luster, or the shedding and tangling was unbearable.   You will face neither issue while wearing Perfect Locks hair extensions, which means you cannot gauge your weave’s expiration date by how your hair looks.
Sew in weaves will last…
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I know every woman has been told (or shouted) to “HURRY UP!� while preparing to go out, especially for date night.  Men just don’t understand what we have to go through grooming ourselves.  Makeup, eyebrows, shaving, selecting the right outfit and accessories and of course hair!  

Fret not ladies, if you find yourself staring at your reflection thinking wondering what on earth you are going to do with your hair for the evening, here are a few quick but totally date night appropriate hairstyles you can do:
French braids: Simply return to your childhood and fashion your hair into a…
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Hair accessories can dress up even the plainest of hairstyles whether it is a bun to wear to the gym or a gorgeous updo for a wedding.  Here are a few hair accessories we are loving for the moment, perfect to give your hair a little life for the Spring!
Hair Flowers:  You can find flower hair pins in the mall at any accessories store like Charming Charlie’s, Claire’s or Forever 21 and they actually have a few floral hair accessories – roses, patterns, lace and more.  Flowers are being affixed to not only hair clips and pins, but also…
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Honey is a natural sweetener that is much healthier than processed white sugar.  Try a adding a teaspoon to your morning smoothies for a natural boost to quench your sweet tooth.  On your hair it is a natural humectant that can soften the strands and attract moisture.  Add it before playing in the sun to naturally lighten your tresses for true honey colored highlights!
Avocados are rich in healthy fatty oils such as omega 6 and 12.  Opt for it on your sandwiches in place of your usual mayonnaise spreads for a heart healthy lunch.  On your hair avocados can…
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