It seems like everyone and their brother is jumping into the hair weave game, we’ve seen bundle deals for as low as $90 for 20”. With tempting offers like that, why would anyone find it worth while to purchase more expensive hair?
Well it is extremely important to purchase your virgin Indian hair from a reputable company. Otherwise while you may save a few dollars in the short term, over time the hair claimed to be virgin will most likely not last beyond one installation, if that. Why? Because a lot of vendors claiming to offer “virgin” hair are actually…
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Machine and hand-tied wefted hair extensions are popular among African American and Latino women because their hair is coarser and strong enough to thrive while being braided and having extensions sewn on.  But for Caucasian and Asian women, that process can actually do more harm than good because typically your hair is a bit thinner.  A great choice of hair extensions for fine haired ladies would be either keratin bonded or tape extensions.
Keratin bonded hair extensions, also called I-tipped extensions or fusion hair extensions, are normally installed using a strand by strand method either through a heat bonding process or using…
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If you are a beautiful African American woman you no doubt love your hair, whether you choose to keep it natural or incorporate a weave or hair extensions from time to time. No matter what nationality you are a part of, your hair quite literally has to do with your roots, and your roots have to do with your tresses. Your roots are your history, but at the same time the roots that connect the hair to your head tell a lot about who you are and your history as a black woman as well. In other words, your perfect…
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Don’t lose hair over hair loss! Yes, stress is said to be a big factor for people losing their hair. However, on an average, at least 100 strands of hair fall out every day. A hair strand has a life span of 4.5 years. It falls out after that period only to be replaced by a new strand within six months. In case you are experiencing significant hair loss, a receding hairline or hairless patches on your scalp, it is advisable to visit the doctor. You need not feel dejected about hair loss. Until your medical condition is resolved, you…
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Keeping color-treated hair vibrant is a challenge. Keeping it healthy is yet another one. Now try keeping color-treated hair extensions – which don’t have ready access to the scalp and its natural oils – shiny and bright, and you could have quite a tussle on your hands. Fortunately, caring for color-treated hair extensions doesn’t have to be so hard. A little extra TLC is all it takes to maintain great, colorful tresses.
Tip #1: Twice is NOT as Nice
As intuitve as it may seem, this point is super important: never re-bleach or re-dye your hair extensions yourself. In fact,…
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Micros, minis, freestyles, individuals, boxes, trees, crochets, Goddesses – there are so many gorgeous ways to wear braids, it’s easy to lose count. And while not all kinds of braids demand the same kind of extension hair, they all require a quick, steady hand and securely attached hair extensions. So for any woman who has ever considered doing her own braids with human hair extensions – or has thought about learning how to braid hair for others – here’s how it’s done.
Step 1: Buy the right hair.
Know what kind of braided hairstyle you want, and make sure you…
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Looking for a quick and easy, yet natural way to take on a new look? Not particularly interested in hair extensions, yet not inspired by lace-front or traditional wigs either? Then try a half-wig, which may literally be just the right amount of hair for you!
Half wigs, as their name implies, are wigs without bangs or lace at the hairline. These wigs allow you to control how your hair falls over and near your face without the time commitment of a sew-in or net weave. They require no tape or trimming down – you can literally slide them on and go.
The…
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Earlier this week, we discussed hair types and the hair extensions that match each hair type. Whether your mane is curly, straight, wavy, or kinky, there’s a set of hair extensions, hair pieces, or even a wig out there for you. But what if you want to switch things up a bit and add some drama to your normal hair routine? What if you want bouncy, riotous curls one day and sleeker, straighter locks the next – do you need to buy two different types of weave?
Not at all! For hair that transforms as naturally from straight to curly…
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Start investigating human hair extensions, and you’ll soon find a million options, especially when it comes to hair texture. Yaki, silky-straight, and wet-n-wavy are just the tip of the iceberg. How about Candy Curl, Body Wave, Jheri Curl, Spanish Wave, French Refined, Ethiopian Yaki, Deep Wave, Deep Curly, Tight Wave, and more?
The choices can be dizzying, and that’s where this guide to hair extensions and hair types comes in handy. Armed with knowledge of your own hair type and the kind of look you want, you can mix, match, or reinvent your look with the right hair extension texture…
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Have you ever seen a woman with hair was so flawless and gorgeous, you just have to wonder if it’s a wig? Full, bouncy, and vibrant, her hair shines and moves just right…and chances are, especially these days, it probably is a lace-front wig!
So how does she do it? How does she keep the world from knowing her hair is not her natural hair, but a full-lace or lace-front wig?
The simple answer is color.
We all know that a natural-looking hairline is the whole point and the main goal for a good wig. Well, take a good look…
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