ITS NO SECRET, ITS EVERYWHERE!
Yes I mean everywhere.
With so many different available patterns and and textures, there's no wonder why women of EVERY RACE, GENDER, AGE and SOCIAL/ECONOMIC BACKGROUND are now wearing hair extensions/weaves. It seems that women with naturally curly hair want straight hair/ women with naturally straight hair want curly hair; women with naturally fine hair want thicker, more textured/ coarse hair, etc. and now even MEN are enjoying the luxuries of having someone else's hair semi-permanently installed into their heads for swinging purposes. BASICALLY we always want what we don't have! Seriously though, there are plenty of benefits to wearing hair extensions, we'll explore a few. I'll also point out some very important hair care tips for your natural hair, which most people tend to skip!
POPULAR REASONS TO WEAR HAIR EXTENSIONS
~To add length/ volume
~To experiment color/style with minimal damage to natural hair
~Time convenience
How to choose the best hair for YOU
Shame on all women who buy hair without taking the texture of you NATURAL/REAL hair into consideration. The main objective of hair extensions is to LENGTHEN/ADD VOLUME to your natural hair, so ladies if you have intentions on leaving out your hair, it is best to choose a texture that matches as closely to your hair texture as possible.
~Choose a texture thats easy for you to manage once you've left your stylist!
REMEMBER to select a style/hair texture that you can maintain in between the visit to your stylist! We all have that one friend who's hair only looks good once she first leaves the salon and looks BUSTED the next day. Please stop making yourself and your stylist look bad, and secondly start being more responsible with your money.
~Choose a color that compliments your complexion and lifestyle!
DO's
If you're THAT PERSON that prances out of the salon looking like you're about to hit a stage/pole/or photo-shoot, but only YOU'RE NOT... instead going to an office building or some other "practical job"... please do yourself a favor a choose a "practical" hair color". Practical doesn't mean "boring", just something that matches your lifestyle AND doesn't take away from your everyday wardrobe. Remember what looks good on "her" may not look good on "YOU". Choose a color that enhances your natural beauty, not diminish it or be a distraction to others. It can be edgy and fun, but still complimentary. Also if you are coloring your natural/real hair be sure to consider the health of your hair before proceeding with any chemical processes.
DON'T
~Choose an EXTENSION INSTALLATION METHOD thats suitable for your life style and
your budget!
If you know you are going to be exercising heavily, it wouldn't be wise to have you extensions bonded with glue or tape. You want to choose a a more sturdy installation method such as a sew-in micro links, or heat shrink tubes . You also want to consider the differences between the textures of you natural hair in comparison to the extensions you want to add because the differences in texture may make maintenance of the hair more difficult or maintaing your natural/real hair in between can become inconvenient and maybe even damaging. Take into consideration the cost of installation as well as how frequently you will have to have it "tightened" up by your stylist.
PROTECT YOUR NATURAL/REAL HAIR
TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR HAIR!!!!
~Ask a friend who PAYS ATTENTION TO DETAIL to help you cut the threads if your extensions are sewn on! Don't take the risk if you are unsure! If you can not make it to your stylist or you're not familiar with the process, ask for help! Trust me, your friend isn't going to care how you look without your weave in, relax!
~Do NOT LEAVE in your sew in for more than TWO MONTHS!!! Hair starts it's NATURAL 'DREADING' aka MATTING process! The more dry and the more coarse your natural hair is, the more quickly it will mat! Of course there will be natural shedding but excessive shedding usually occurs from the hair being dry and matted post sew-in.
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~DO TREAT and DEEP CONDITION your natural tresses after each extension installation. Hair that is kept braided up is deals with more "stress" than naturally free flowing hair. Just because you don't comb your hair daily doesn't mean it is any more safe. Restore missing vitamins and nutrients during your visits are VITAL! If you are your own stylist be very aware of the need for restorative moisturizing hair products. I'VE POSTED A FEW OF MY FAVE PRODUCTS BUT YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN AT HOME WITH A LITTLE RESEARCH AND TIME!
~Give your hair at least a few days rest in between the stressful things. Try to give your natural hair a break every now and then to show it some love.
VIRGIN HAIR SUPPLIERS
Although most everyone is starting to want in on the business I want to share a two vendors with quality hair! Check them out!
~Kaye's Fab Hair -
KAYE'S FAB HAIR carry's FOUR different textures and ships NATION WIDE! This is the hair I wear. It can be colored or straightened silky WITH THE USE OF QUALITY PRODUCTS and still maintain its curl pattern and silk/softenesss! She also has lace closure's available PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW!
~Bella Dream Hair
http://www.belladreamhair.com
I hope my post was informative for those who wear or are thinking about trying hair extensions! If there is anything more you'd like to read about regarding this or any other post please leave a comments!!!
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