Showing posts with label hair extension. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair extension. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

The 5 Main Things There is About Hair Extensions

Before getting hair extensions, there are a lot of things to consider. Enumerated below is the five main concerns involving getting help, quality control, and care regimen. So unless you’re only looking for a really bad hair day, it is important to take note of these tips.
  • Seek professional help. For newbies to the hair extension phenomena, the advice of an expert is critical. They can tell which shade, texture, or extension style would perfectly fit you.
  • Get good quality extensions. The most preferred way to get good quality is to invest in Remy. Remy extensions look more natural and healthy than common synthetic ones, and can also be styled according to your preference.
  • Night hair care. Experts agree that stylish and healthy hair should coexist. One way to protect your hair from dryness is to sleep with a silk bonnet or on a silk pillow. It also saves you the trouble of putting heat on it every morning just to manage it.
  • Loosen. Beware of really tight extension weaves. Tight weaves put you at risk of long-term hair damage or even the dreaded hair loss. Using a chemical or certain medications can even cause hair to fall out more.
Lastly, pamper your hair. It is every lady’s crowning glory after all. Hot oil or virgin coconut oil treatments are good, too, along with specialized shampoos that keep your hair moisturized and healthy-looking. Gorgeous manes require extra care and babying, to say the least.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Types of Virgin Hair: Brazilian Hair

Nowadays, Virgin hair seems unimaginable, especially with all the available kinds of styling accessories and methods for the hair. Simply put, virgin hair is hair that has never been treated with any kind of chemicals, therefore making it the perfect blank canvass for beautiful hair art.
There are several types of virgin hair, but the most sought after is the Brazilian hair. It is especially popular because its texture is one of the easiest to blend with any kind of natural hair. It is also preferred over other types due to its durability and density, as well as its ability to provide a lot of body and natural shine.
Bouncy in nature, Brazilian hair has a slight wave that gives it plenty of volume and movement; alternatively, it can be removed for bone-straight hair. It is considered neither too thin nor too thick, neither too straight nor too coarse, allowing it to blend well with several hair types.
Other types of virgin hair include: Malaysian, Peruvian and Indian. Each of these hair types vary in lustre, volume, durability, texture and versatility. Since the hair is virgin, each bundle will have a different texture and color than others. There are several kinds of virgin hair that will suit each need and preference.


Sunday, December 15, 2013

Myth or Fact: The Truth about Your Weave


As with everything that has reached public consciousness, talks about Do's and Don’t’s about your Brazilian hair extensions have risen due to its impressive boom in the beauty market. As these so-called “rules” have seemingly been compounding by the minute, so do some myths that have caused confusion among women looking to have those beautiful locks installed. Here are some that should be debunked right now:

Myth: Extensions damage your natural hair

There is no reason why an extension can damage one's natural hair. Women around the globe have even used hair extensions to grow their own hair into its desired length. In fact, if properly installed and maintained, extensions can even improve hair health especially when you are into heat styling as your extensions absorb the heat before it reaches your natural hair.

Myth: Extensions are hard to maintain

Simply put, if you want to prolong the life of your investment, in this case your extensions, proper care must be taken into consideration. Vigilance on products with silicone and sulphate should be exercised as they weaken the bond of your extensions. Other than that, caring for your hair extensions is similar to how you would take care of your natural hair.

Myth: You can’t brush your hair extensions


You need a specific type of brush in order to comb your hair without pulling at the bonds that keep them together. Soft plastic loops are recommended instead of the regular bristles.