Short Locs Are Ugly and Unstylable…WHAAAT???

If I hear one more person tell me that a previous loc twister told them that their locs couldn’t be styled, I am going to scream… Ahhhhhhhhhh I just heard it again. Ughhhh People if your stylist tells you that you are in the “Ugly Phase” and your locs can’t be styled or shampooed PLEEEEASE run for the hills *sprint fast* LOL. This is the work of untrained loc twisters that are not well educated in locs.

Why on earth would a stylist tell a client that they are in the “Ugly Phase”? This baffles me, because as a stylist you are there to build up your clients’ confidence about their hair and looks. Never would I tell a client that their hair is ugly. As a professional stylist I find ways to make the client look and feel great about their hair. Yes locs in the beginning can be a frustrating and daunting journey, but ugly they are not.

Dirty hair does is not cute or is it healthy. Yes your locs can be shampooed. It’s best if you leave that to the professional so you don’t disrupt the locs. In the beginning, you have to be extremely gentle with shampooing starter locs as to not disturb the loc’ing process. But if you must shampoo at home place a stocking cap over your hair before shampooing this way you are not interfering with your loc adventure.  

I’ve learned how to conceal the loc’ing phase of the loc journey. I have been trained on how to style short locs to make the journey a little more comfortable for my clients. This is a journey and not all parts are easy hence the reason I use the term adventure or journey. Short locs can be disheartening to those new on their adventure as most have in their heads the look of long locs that are approximately 4-8 years old. So when a client looks in the mirror they want to see that immediate long loc look.

Being that locs are all different sizes, shapes and curl patterns not all will have the same journey. This is another reason I take so many pictures of my clients, so when the next person that comes in seeking to start the adventure of locs, I can show them what to expect. Consultations are imperative to being happy and satisfied with your starter locs. Asking questions and providing images of what you as a client want your locs to look like when they mature will help ease the frustration of starting locs.

Not all stylists are the same and each one will posses a different set of skills and knowledge. So make sure you interview a few before plopping down in someone’s chair. Sitting in the wrong chair, not asking for images of their work and progression pictures, or not educating yourself on locs will leave you upset and unhappy with your hair.

If price is of a concern, make sure you are investing in someone who will educate you and care for your hair as if it were their own. Keep in mind much cheaper pricing may result in you being unsatisfied with your loc journey and someone telling you that your locs can’t be styled, shampooed or that they are ugly.  Look at this way this is an investment in your long-term loc goals. Do your due diligence and spend a little more so you can have peace of mind and satisfaction with the end result. I mean some of you will spend $200 on a pair of sneakers or $500 on a purse or high-end shoes, so why not treat yourself to the same when starting locs? I'm not saying you have to break the bank but you do want to spend more than the lowest quote to get better end results. It’s really easy to S.imply K.eep Y.our H.air H.ealthy

Protective Styling Saved My Life

One day leaving a Home Depot Garden Center, it began to rain. The sales associate at door asked "Do you needed a bag for your hair?" which was in an coiled undo. I replied "Nah, I'm good, the rain will just give me a new hairstyle. Thanks rain." The cashier was puzzled and then said "But all black women cover their hair in the rain." I responded, "Not all, I'm natural so not afraid of a little rain." Then I laughed out loud and casually strolled to my car. This was day that it dawned on my that Protective styles saves lives. *Laughs hysterically*

In the world of natural hair, locs, dreads, dreadlocks and length checks protective styling is quintessential to keeping your crown healthy. How so you ask? Protective styles help with growing your hair as well as keeping the hair full and healthy. These designs will keep your crown styled while eliminating the need for heat from flat irons and dryers, combing, and it also keeps your hands out of your head. (If you are anything like myself, when my hair is down my hands are constantly in it, love the way it feels)

What are protective styles?

Well there are a plethora of protective styles including but not limited to: braids, 2-strand twist, updos, flat twist, Bantu knots, and etc. Some designs will use extension or braiding hair, while others designs will use just your hair.  You are natural or loc’d so why not try as many as possible. In the line of styling and being creative go ahead and mix and match you may come up with something that unique to your individual style. I embrace creativity, even someone who will rock locs, braids, finger waves, and a sew in all on one head! LOL

Types of Hair Extensions

Synthetic Hair

Synthetic Wig

Marley Hair

There are a lot of styles that hair can be added to your own natural hair to give you amazing looks.  Synthetic hair is the least expensive and comes in bulk loose

Bulk Loose Braiding Hair

Afro Kinky Hair

, machine weft tracks, and wigs. Most synthetic hair is processed with chemicals such as vinyl chloride and vinylidene chloride and made from monofilament fibers or a combination of two or three polyfilament, fibers, acrylic, nylon and /or polyester. Vinyl Chloride is a highly toxic, flammable and carcinogenic. Combining chlorine, ethylene and air produces it. A drawback to using synthetic hair is that the chemicals can cause allergic reaction /irritations of the skin with an onset of itching and bumps (if this happens remove hair immediately and treat inflamed areas with witch hazel and tea tree oil). This hair cannot be heat styled, colored, is not free flowing, lacks versatility and looks shiny like plastic. The benefits of this type of hair is that you can wear right out of the package and it holds up during inclement weather by resisting frizz and drooping (Woop Woop can you say weather proof, saving black women's lives since the 1920's!) *crack up laughing*.  It has a use life of approximately 3-4 months.

Human Hair

Human Hair Different Curl Patterns

Human Hair Loose

Afro Kinky Loose Bulk Hair

Hair Hair Tip Extensions

For those who enjoy the comforts of wearing, literally, someone else's hair on their head, This hair comes from humans and in an array of curl patterns from straight to overly curly and is higher priced. (Perfect for those allergic to synthetic and great for those that consider themselves too good for synthetic hair, LOL) There are several countries that are most prominent in the collection and sale of human hair: China, Indonesia, Brazil, India and Malaysia.  Human hair comes in bulk loose, weft – machine weft or hand tied, wig, clip in, & tips. Remy human hair is considered to be the premium choice (high class) for human hair. Remy refers to the cuticles still being intact and runs all in the same direction. With Remy hair you will have tips on one end and roots on the other. Virgin hair has never been processed, curled, colored, relaxed or permed. While Yaki hair is made to resemble relaxed African hair. The drawback of human hair is that it is not ready to wear and must be shampooed /conditioned before installing (Must wash those cooties out before applying to your head), requires maintenance, sometimes will frizz or curls will fall during inclement weather &; will shed.  The benefits of human hair is that with proper maintenance it can have a use life of a few years (definitely worth the extra cost), its versatile, looks natural, can be heat styled, colored and is free flowing. (Allowing you to take a bundle pack and give it a totally different look to switch up your style)

Human Hair Blend

Blended hair is comprised of human and synthetic hair. It’s not as versatile as human hair but not as stiff as synthetic hair. This hair won’t hold curls for long and may even burn with high heat styling. Blended hair is usually mid priced (for the cost conscious hair buyer) and has a use life of about 9-12 months. Drawbacks of this hair: sheds heavily (oh noooo its a tumble weave, lol) and usually will have more breakage from simple combing and brushing; also it may be colored with inconsistent results.  The benefits are that it last much longer than synthetic, minimal frizzing during bad weather, heat styled on low heat setting, slight color ability, and has slight movement and looks somewhat natural.

Updos

Braided Updo with Braiding Hair

2 Strand Flat Twist

Braided Cornrows

Hello Queen, your style royally represents your individual flare, giving you a sense of confidence with an instant boost to the self esteem. These are styles where the hair is braided or twisted up and off the neck. You may have hair/locs down in the front but mostly the hair/locs is completely styled into a design, which frees you from hair woes when headed out.  Styles may consist of French rolls, buns, designer ponytails and etc. Style will also combine flat twist, two strand twist, braids coils and etc. Usually updos will last 2-4 weeks depending on your activity level and how well you care for it. Maintenance is easy, at night just a mist of natural oils for moisture and wrap up with silk or satin scarf. Then in morning unwrap and brush your edges (if needed) and you are ready to head out. (Thanking the style Gods!!!)

Braids, 2 strand twist and faux locs

Yarn Locs

2 Strand Individual Twist

Loc Extensions Set on Pipe Cleaners

Styles that will hang and can be styled into other designs, These styles takes sections of your natural hair/locs and is braided, twisted or wrapped with your hair or by adding extension hair or not with real locs. Say bye bye to flat irons, curling wands/irons and hello to get up and go styles. You can pull into ponytail or bun to get off neck and out of way. This style can be left in for 4-12 weeks, but keep in mind that the longer its left in it can cause hair to matte or begin loc’ing process (Uh ohhh, matted hair and breakage).

Protective Styles are excellent yet cute and fun ways to prevent your hands and tools from breaking off hair. Not to mention the ease of maintenance and upkeep for these styles. Who doesn’t like get up and go styles? No fuss styling, is great for cutting down your get ready to head out time. Which will leave you more time to figure out your outfit, shoes, accessories and makeup (now look at you gorgeous, I see you looking fierce!). Prevent breakage and assist with growth by utilizing protective styles as a way to S.imply K.eep Y.our H.air H.ealthy.

Natural Hair Sucks in Media/ Hollywood

Natural Hair in Media/Hollywood

I don’t watch too much television, as I am not impressed with the images that are presently being portrayed on the screen. On the days that I do find myself watching T.V., I have seen an influx of natural hair queens & kings on the screen. But to my dismay these women and men, in my opinion, are not representing our beautiful natural styles to the upmost. I say this because most of the time when I see a black queen or king on the screen their natural hair is just blah, or just sitting there, doing nothing.

I had a conversation with a talent scout for T.V. and movies and was unfortunately advised that many of our natural men and women are at the mercy of a hairstylist who has no knowledge of natural hair.  They are intimidated by it and have no clue as to what to do with “this hair”. Now these stylists are well decorated and have years of training and styling under their belts. They are great at what they do, just not natural hair. So in an effort to tame this “unruly hair” they just grab some mousse and apply it to the hair then spray with shine mist and taaaahdaaaah, camera ready.  (NOOOOT)

In this day and age where naturals are everywhere, why haven’t the television and movies employed some natural hairstylist to be on set to give life to such gorgeous hair? Why continue utilizing the same techniques that don’t work for natural manes? I would like to see some diversity on the screen when it comes to our natural kings and queens. Hell, if I have to volunteer my services I would. We can’t continue to allow our men and women to be disrespected on the big or small screen by stylist that have no clue as to what to do with our hair. There are plenty of talented stylist such as myself and many others that can give life and pizzazz to natural coifs.

The main reason you see so many weaves and wigs on television and movies is because, the stylist that are on set only have talent for straighter hair textures. Its sad when you know someone is natural but yet every time they are on screen you see them in a wig or weave. Sometimes they are not the best wig or extensions install. Matter of fact there is one producer that reigns in black movies and because the budget is so cheap for hair many of the actors or actresses hair look a H.ot A.zz M.ess (HAM). I’m like dude can you at least extend the hair budget so the hair can at least look be-weavable! LOL :-D 

Even Halle Berry

had an awful wig on in the movie “The Call”

directed by Brad Anderson distributed by TriStar Pictures with studios by Troika Pictures, WWE Studios and Stage 6 Films. They had a $13 million dollar budget but opted for a $20 wig from the local beauty supply store in the hood. IJS LMAO

Kimberly Elise Big Beautiful Natural Hair

Kimberly in For Colored Girls in a wig

Viola Davis gorgeous TWA

Viola in synthetic wig

Anywhoooo, I just want to see a much better job of natural hair styles in movies and television. Like I said before, I would be willing to volunteer my services at least once to ABC, NBC, UPN, BOUNCE, TBS, FOX, Tyler Perry Studios, LionsGate, Code Black, Screen Gems and etc. (I know a shameless plug, but hey, why not? LOL) :-) So no matter if its natural hair or locs, we as a community of locstars and naturalistas want to see more diversity on the big and small screen with more amazing hair styles that represent us in a phenomenal light! Oh and by the way some of us Natural hairstylist can style all textures of hair, no one trick ponies over here, because it is easy to S.imply K.eep Y.our H.air H.ealthy.

Oh, How You Love Your Color, Orrrr Do You?

So many of you kill your natural hair by purchasing box color kits off the beauty supply and retail store shelves. I don’t care how nice it sounds with all the “oils and moisture” the box “says” it has or how cute and pretty the chic on the box hair looks. Believe this, those models on the box 9 times out of 10 has a weave or hair was colored by a professional not utilizing the product they are advertising. Trust me I know, I’ve worked on sets for product advertising.  It’s a shame, (shaking my head).

The perils of box color or plant based dyes.

1)   Box colors are metallic dyes, they contain salts of lead, metallic salts, silver and bismuth. Once you go to a professional for color services these dyes are hard and almost impossible to lift or correct with out damaging the hair. These dyes can make your hair, dull, stiff, and brittle. Most of the time the color result after applying is not the desired color that you wanted.

2)   Plant based dyes such as henna can have an adverse reaction if you use other chemicals in your hair like color or perms (to make hair curly). The repeated use of them has a permanent effect.  Which means your hair will forever be that color unless you cut it off.

3)   Temporary and Semi Permanent dyes can have lasting permanent effects. Blacks and Reds are notorious for this. Blacks and Reds no matter what level: Temporary, Semi, or Demi are permanent colors that cannot be lifted safely out of the hair. Yes, there are products on the market that state they can lift blacks or reds but honestly your hair will be so fried that you’d be best going bald.  (Sorry to burst your bubble ladies) In order to achieve a black, w/o the permanent effects, would be to choose a very dark brown. Which to the untrained eye looks black. Reds are about the same with continued usage. Especially if using the store bought colors and dyes.

4)   Coloring hair is a science and takes a trained/licensed professional to know how to gradually get you to the color you want. If you don’t understand the color wheel please do not apply color on your own.

Professional colors come in permanent, semi and demi. They use low level of ammonia combined with silk and keratin amino acids.  These ingredients may sound harsh, but they much less invasive than the metallic dyes. Professional color will fade with time, that is a good thing. This allows you to either go lighter or darker on the color scale. Usually most colors will fade to a natural/neutral brown.

Color takes time, do not expect to go to a stylist and get blonde on first visit when your natural color is dark brown. Your stylist will take you in steps; most of the time within two visits maybe three depending on how light of a blonde. This is the SAFEST and HEALTHIEST way to achieve desired color results. Again ladies save your money so you can get your hair colored the proper way, which leaves your hair in a healthy and lustrous state.

So as you see you are doing more damage than good by not seeking a professional to maintain or guide you on your natural hair journey. You will spend a lot more money than you think by opting to do your hair on your own. It is in your best interest to go to a professional stylist at least on a quarterly basis. Do this, Look in your cabinets, look at all those hair products that you have purchased to achieve certain looks. Now ask yourself, “How much money have I wasted on these products?” that are now doing a great job of collecting dust. It is your choice, now make the right decision and save yourself the time, effort, and money and schedule your appointment with your local professional natural hair stylist today! It’s really easy to S.imply K.eep Y.our H.air H.ealthy

Mildew is Not for You

How to Prevent Mildew and Mold in Your Hair

Yes, this is a real issue. You won’t believe how many people suffer with the funky smell of mildewed/molded hair. The remedies that are found online may only work for people with a straighter curl pattern as opposed to those that have curlier patterns.  As a professional stylist, when I was fresh in the game, I dealt with two clients that had mildewed hair. One had locs and the other had natural hair. With the locs I tried everything listed online from vinegar, to tea tree oil to Listerine and everything in between and absolutely NOTHING WORKED. After several treatments their hair still had a sour smell. (I was baffled) Eventually my client decided to go with blade-to-blade treatment that ended the sour smell (as he reported back to me) and our client stylist relationship. :-(

My other client was a naturalista, she worked out everyday while keeping her hair in a ponytail, which caused the mildew.  We tried EVERYTHING aforementioned to get rid of that gosh awful smell, once again NOTHING WORKED. So with the advice of a seasoned stylist I was told to utilize guanidine or sodium, lithium or potassium hydroxide also known as relaxer. After consulting with my client she had decided to get the chemical service. Lo and behold it worked, no more smell, even after subsequent visits the smell was gone. 

Now with that I’m just going to be completely honest with this concern of some.  It’s a foul odor that offends yourself and others. NEVER ALLOW your hair to become a breeding ground for mildew/mold, because you can silence the smell for a few days but it will come back. Once your hair has molded or mildewed you truly only have 2 options: blade-to-blade treatment (a cut, the big chop, clipper service…yuuuup no more hair) or chemical treatment (relaxer service…creamy crack).  Neither of which: naturalists, locstars or dreadheads will want to do voluntarily. So the question is “How does one’s hair mold/mildew?” Let me explain this in detail.

Cause of Mold and Mildew in Hair

Mold spores are naturally found in the air and they are invisible to the naked eye. Dark damp places are havens for these spores. Mildew comes from moisture that is trapped inside your hair shaft and doesn’t completely dry. Many of you favor ponytails, buns and stylish updos, yup your go to style is Wonderland for mold /mildew spores. (Gross, I know). For those of you who like to shampoo your hair and HATE to sit under dryer, those that like to Deep Condition Treatment (DT) over night or those that work out or sweat a lot in the head.  You have to allow your hair to dry preferably with heated air as oppose to air dry hence the mold spores will be attracted to your damp hair and will make home in your ponytail, bun or style.

Prevention

If you are an avid shampooer, overnight Deep Conditioning Treatment or active individual or someone who sweats a lot in the head, you will need to do the following:

1)   Spray scalp with a tea tree/ peppermint oil/ witch hazel blend prior to drying your hair to assist with the prevention of mold spores hibernating in your tresses. Studies have shown that essential oils have antibacterial and antifungal properties. (Great for those with cute styles that want to maintain and keep.  After spraying scalp and hair with this blend, blow dry hair completely dry by alternating between hot and cool settings to better gauge the dryness level of your hair)

2)   Also those that sweat a lot in the head or are extremely active need to shampoo more often and do an Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) rinse. You may even want to do a soak in Baking soda water to help remove build up and mold/mildew spores.  I would recommend alternating between the two. One week do ACV, the following week do Baking Soda Soak. Both will need to sit for approximately 5-15 minutes. If you are deep conditioning without a dryer, sit with product on hair for 30-60 minutes. (No need to sleep with hair wet all night, inhibiting a grounds for mildew)

3)   Completely rinse all products out of hair. Rinse hair until water runs clear. Also, squeeze hair as tight as possible to ensure all products are out of your crown before drying. ALWAYS use a clean dry towel to remove moisture out of your tresses, by wrapping hair in sections with towel and squeezing as hard as you possibly can. Wring all moisture out with the towel.

4)   Allow your hair to completely dry. You can do this by several methods, blow-drying, sit under hair dryer or using a hand dryer if in restroom no hair dryer is available. Dry hair alleviates the ideal conditions for mold and mildew to grow.

Speaking from experience, NEVER EVER allow your hair to become a vacation home turned into permanent residence for mold or mildew. COMPLETELY DRY YOUR HAIR when it becomes, damp or wet with moisture from water or sweat. By following the aforementioned steps will help you to S.imply K.eep Y.our H.air H.ealthy.

Winter Hair Care Tips

As of late its been extremely cold for the deep south and most people all over the U.S. are experiencing freezing temperatures along with ice and snow.  In the famous words of Outkast “Its colder than a polar bear’s toenails!” ( Turns  on heated blanket while sipping some hot tea. Look I’m a southern gal and I don’t do well in cold weather. LOL ) While trying to keep warm here are a few tips to keep hair soft, pliable and reduce dry scalp.

Dry Air, Dry Hair

When its cold out the humidity levels are low and your heat is up high two things that are culprits for sucking moisture out of your hair.  ( Ahhhhhhh )  So what do you do? During winter months its okay to use heavier creams and pomades, as your tresses will need it. Heat sucks all the moisture out of the air and your hair so you will need to be proactive with a moisturizing regiment. I’m a fan of natural oils and butters, but there are also hair products that can be great for keeping your crown soft and pliable. I like to opt for Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil and or Jamaican Black Castor Oil {JBCO} during the winter months, as these are heavier. You won’t need a lot, as with any product too much can cause buildup.  When using the oils, butters, creams and pomades: you should use only a quarter size amount (less) depending on how thick or fine your hair is.  Just emulsify in your hands and apply in small sections of your hair and scalp.  Do this any where from 2-4 times a week. ( In my Phaedra Parks voice: Silky smooth, mmmm hmmm ) LOL

Clean Hair is Good Hair

Make sure to shampoo and condition once a week or every two weeks. The more products you use the more you should cleanse your hair. In a weeks time you should only rotate between 2-3 products, anything more than that is excessive and you will have build up and resistant tresses. When you begin to get build up on your hair it will become hard to style and maintain certain looks, you will also see smoke if your are using flat irons or curling wands. ( SMH - yep your hair is dirty at that point, then your hair gets an attitude and says “look heffa, I ain’t styling today or tomorrow til you clean me, whet” LMAO )  Its good to clarify your hair at least once or at most twice a month with a good clarifying shampoo ( Dr Bronners’ Peppermint Castile Soap, Goldwell’s Dual Senses Deep Cleansing or Paul Mitchell’s Clarifying are great shampoos for deep cleansing ). This helps to remove all of the products that you have used in a week to two weeks time.

Steam Therapy makes Hair Happy

Utilizing steam therapy helps to replenish moisture from color, heat and cold weather damage. 

Sitting under a steamer for 20-30 minutes with a heavy conditioner with added drops of oils ( olive, coconut, or JBCO ) will open your cuticle layer and allow moisture to penetrate through to the cortex layer of your hair. This can also be without a steamer by applying conditioner oil mixture and using a plastic processing cap and sitting under a dryer for the same amount of time 20-30 minutes.  ( If your hair is really dry it will gulp this up like a fish, or more like chicks that hang out in and around the VIP section of the club waiting for a “baller”…THIRSTYYY gulp gulp, LOL ) Once done rinse with cool water, which helps to seal and close cuticle layer, then apply a small amount of coconut oil to prevent frizzy hair and style, as you like.

Healthy hair loves Satin Scarves and Pillowcases

Make sure every night you are wrapping your crown with a satin scarf if not invest in satin pillowcases ( which should be no more than $10-20 for a pair ). Cotton and cotton blend scarves and pillowcases suck the moisture out of your hair 

( like a baby drinking from a bottle…smack smack gulp gulp LOL ).   It will also cause shedding of hair and could leave you with a bald patch if you consistently do it and favor sleeping on a particular side. Even if you wear hats on a consistent basis wrap your hair or line your hat with a piece of satin so that it doesn’t dry your hair out.

Ok now that I have given you several tips to keep your hair from drying out during the winter months, now go make yourself a hot cup of cocoa or tea wrap up in your favorite blanket or robe and prop your feet up because its really easy to S.imply K.eep Y.our H.air H.ealthy!

5 Tips To Protect Your Natural Hair Under A Sew In

Ladies I know many of you love weaves. They allow you to switch up your look from long to short, straight to curly; even try new bold colors and everything in between. Some even say that weaves are less combersome to maintain than their own natural hair. (when I speak of natural hair in this blog, I mean your own hair that grows from your scalp.) In other words weaves can be fun, adventurous and professional, but you MUST protect your natural hair underneath. Here are a few tips on what can be done to save your beautiful tresses from stress or tortures of sew in weaves.

Tip #1

Braids should not be so tight that it feels like your brain is oozing out of your pores. Ladies if this is what you feel, then your braids are absolutely too tight. You know its too tight when you have to take medications to numb the pain and/or you begin to get white bumps that itch from your hair follicles being under too much stress from tightness. So if your scalp is on fire or you are resulting to pain meds to alleviate your discomfort, you need to find another stylist.  You should also advise your stylist when it begins to hurt so they can adjust pressure and tension.

Tip #2

Always use a net and silk thread. Silk thread reduces the breakage and tangles that cotton thread does. Cotton thread leads to split ends from rubbing against the your natural hair strands. When wearing sew ins, utilizing a net helps to displace tension from the braid to the net. Nets help to secure the weave and prevent breakage. It also allows more versatility to your extension style; you don’t have to fret about braids showing when wearing different styles. Choose a soft quality breathable net that doesn’t scratch the skin and allows proper airflow. Nets also provide a smoother laying sew in minus lumps and bumps.

Tip #3

Never wear your weave longer than 3 months. Ideally you should not wear a weave longer than 2 months. To extend wear to up to 3 months, you must shampoo, condition and completely dry your braided hair. Cleaning your hair prevents build up of products on your extension hair and your natural hair keeping it soft, manageable, tangle free and reduces shedding. Completely drying your hair prevents mold and mildewing of scalp. When your hair molds/mildews the only treatments to resolve the smell is blade-to-blade or chemical relaxer. Otherwise your hair will have a hideous smell that is toxic. By your hair being braided and under the weave extension, it will require longer dryer time.  I know, I know you hate the dryer, but there is no way around this one ladies!

Tip #4

Only use quality human hair for extension services.  Synthetic fibers are found in lower quality hair brands and will cause damage to you natural hair as it acts like a cotton and sucks moisture out and leaves hair dry and brittle. Quality human hair does come at a higher price but the wonderful thing about hair is, like shoes or purses, when you invest in good quality product it will last you a long time, if you take care of it. I have known some women to keep their extension hair 3-5years, whereas the low quality extensions last only 1-2 sew ins, a span of maybe 6 months. As with anything in life when you take care of something it lasts.

Tip #5

Seek a professional stylist for installing and maintaining your extension hair. A great, knowledgeable stylist will use the best quality products to ensure the longevity of your natural hair and weave hair.  They will also do flawless installs that won’t leave you bald when you take out your purchased hair. Professional stylist comes at a higher price but still having your natural hair in tack in priceless. Please don’t become subject to experiment with unlicensed or untrained stylist who braid too tight and use low quality hair that leaves you looking like Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson (LOL). All jokes aside, if you truly care about your hair you will invest in it while you will see the difference and results of quality over quantity.

Ladies its your hair, well in this case its someone else’s LOL, but neither the less, care for it as if it where your own grown from your scalp. If you follow these tips you will be more pleased with your own hair and your extension hair. The better you care the longer it last. Always remember to tie your hair up when sleeping, working out, or any activity that may cause your hair to tangle or sweat. Sleep on satin or silk pillowcases to protect your hair from breakage at night. It’s quite easy to S.imply K.eep Y.our H.air H.ealthy.