How to Style a Brazilian Weave

Among the hair choices for weaves, Brazilian bundles are the most popular when it comes to beauty and thickness. This makes the hair type versatile when it comes to styling. Brazilian weave bundles come in straight, wavy, or curly types, which naturally blend and match with your original hair. Since Brazilian weaves are human hair, most hairdos are doable without risking damage.

Dress it Down

The classic way to style Brazilian locks is simple “co-wash and wear.” Specialized serums can be applied for setting and extra shine. Curling wands and flat irons can also be used occasionally to create bouncy, voluminous curls, or straight, sleek hairstyles.

Tickle it with Color

What's wonderful about authentic human hair bundles is that they can be colored, like natural hair. Professional weave stylists can safely color-treat hair and come up with your desired look. How about the face-framing Ombre or Balayage? Matching your natural hair shade can also be done.

Work Wonders with a Hair Tie

Sewn-in weaves allow up-dos and tied hairstyles. Sleek pulled-back ties or side ponytails are perfect for work or formal events. As for casual days, flowing braids are all the rave, and your lush weaved mane can definitely work with such styles.

Whichever style you're planning on wearing, consult your weave stylist for any restrictions beforehand. Better yet, have the stylist work his or her expert hands on the hairstyle! Of course, regular hair care for your weave is a must to maintain its beauty.

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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. 

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