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Caring Hair Weave
Caring Hair WeaveWash the hair before application. This will remove any residue from processing. Wash the hair in the shower taking care to keep the hair hanging loose.
Avoid using cheap shampoos and hair products when you care for a hair weave, because these tend to dry out the weave. Also they contain more detergent than conditioners.
Avoid cheap conditioners as the conditioners tend to be watered down giving less than the needed amount of conditioning to keep the hair from drying out. Remember that this hair is not growing out of the scalp and is not being replenished with natural oils.
Apply shampoo and condioners evenly throughout the hair. Squeeze the product through the hair. Avoid scrubbing, rubbing or bunching the hair together. Condition the hair well with a good cream based conditioner. Care weaved hair by always being gentle with products and handling. Use a quality spray on conditioner that is meant to be left in. This will help keep the hair weave soft.
Pat excess water from the hair and allow the hair to dry completely before going to bed. Never sleep with the hair wet or damp. Let the hair air dry whenever possible. If you use a blow dryer, dry out the wefted part of the hairpiece first. Then finish drying the hair from the ends up. Avoid pulling the hair while wet. Avoid using excess heat.
Loosen hair every morning and before going to bed. Most tightly curled styles should never be combed. Shake out curly styles, comb through straight styles and use a wide tooth comb or fingers to loosen wavy hair.
Avoid applying direct heat to the bonded area.
Salt from perspiration, if allowed to buildup on the hair will strip the hair making it hard `and brittle. If you exercise, make a practice of rinsing and conditioning the hair after each workout. Shampooing after a workout is not always necessary.
Use a mild stringent on the scalp in between washings. Witch hazel works well.
If you use a blow dryer use one with a diffusing tool to better circulate the heat.
If you have bonded extensions, avoid applying heat to the bonded areas.
Most hair extensions have been processed. For this reason, we don't recommend you color hair extensions. If you find you must color to get a better color match, try coloring your natural hair to match the hair piece. Additional chemical treatment on hair extensions can make the hair frizzy dull and difficult to manage.
More about Braids and Weaves
Braids and weaves look great, and give you many styling and color options.
Care Tips for Braids
You don’t let your hair be pulled too tight during braiding. This can result in hair loss. When you have braids, you will have to shampoo less often than with other styles. Frequently shampooing may lead to frizzing and loosening. Moisturize your scalp daily. Cover your hair with a silk-like scarf or bonnet when you sleep. Never use cholesterol-based conditioners. Avoid human hair extensions if you swim frequently.
Care Tips for Weaves
Treat your weave like your own hair.
Comb and style your weave daily.
Avoid using gels.
Avoid weaves with glue and adhesives.
Human Hairs for Braiding
Types of Human Hairs for Braiding
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French Refined Bulk Braiding
This texture appears straight, Wet & Wavy, natural, versatile. Spray with water to achieve a wavy natural look. French Refined Bulk is ideal for Box Braids, Micro-Braids, Cornrows, Tree Braids, & Extensions. Perfect for braiding and leaving ends loose.
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Super Deluxe Bulk Braiding
Super Deluxe Bulk is a fine texture of Beautiful quality. Relaxed Texture. smoother, flowing, high grade hair. Especially processed for extra soft relaxed or thermally treated hair (hot combed). This texture of hair is a perfect choice if you are braiding some and leaving the balance loose. It is also an excellent choice for Latch Hook Braiding, French Lacing, Fusion, and Wig Making.
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Premium Wavy Bulk Braiding
Premium Wavy Bulk measures approx. 22". The only loose hair that is wavy on both sides; no straight ends when hair is folded over, just soft flowing waves. Arrives straight. Spray with water to wave or set in your favorite style. It's finest quality hair for braiding.
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Afro Weave Texture Braiding
These textures hair for the "Natural Look". Wefted for weaving - add to your natural hair for a fuller Afro or create your own hairpiece. Also In bulk form (loose) for braiding etc. For natural hair designs. Length 8-10".
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Hair Weave Sewn
Hair Weave Sewn
A woman's hair is often seen as a symbol of beauty and personality. For aeons, women were hair extensions (tissue), for the natural beauty of their hair and uniqueness. Hair weaves always enjoyed popularity among women of color. In recent years, more and more stars and celebrities to begin experimenting with new hairstyles, hair weaves are still pervasive. How hair coloring, a hair weave is relatively simple and non-invasive, nature and how to alter your appearance. However, if you consider a weaving your normal hair, it is very important that your opportunities to see and understand the effects of certain hairstyles on your natural barriers. It is also imperative that you precautions to take steps to reduce the risk of physical damage to your scalp and hair. There are several steps to build your hair:
Step 1: Choosing a Hair Type
Prior to weaving, it is important to know that the nature of hair to customize your own ideas likely to affect serious, realistic and attractive as extensions of your appearance. Extensions and weaves in both synthetic and natural forms, and you want well above the appearance of your choice and lifestyle prior to the election of a hair. Synthetic (plastic), has used her hair, especially for twisted or braided styles. However, synthetic hair is ideal for a more flowing freely because they did not want the physical appearance and counterfeiting is easily detected. It can also cause damage to your normal hair and irritate the skin. The human hair is more suitable for use with fluid forms free. There are many different types of human hair in the selection: Asia, Europe and Virgin / Raw hair. Your personal preference, the type of hair, the costs and limitations to determine what kind of extension you and your stylist wants?
Step 2: Choose a Hair Application Method
Then you need to decide whether you want your extensions in one way or in wefts. In one way straight methods, small groups of hairs, perhaps 20-50 strands, and then implementation of those sections to your own hair. The hair is the heat on concentrations, glue, clamping, or waxes. Most of different methods involve normal hair, coating with foreign substances, and extensions. These styles last only a few months before being removed, and be used again.
Instead strands of each application, you can choose whether your extensions in the form of cuts. A projectile is a group of hair is connected permanently to the head, like a curtain, and flowing freely at the bottom (you can hear often, people focus on runways cuts). Cups come in two forms: machinery and hand-product. As you might imagine, those who have hand and, of course, are more expensive than those acting on the machine produced. Machine cuts, colors and in all sizes and are cut off after they have your normal hair. Handmade, physics, they are haircuts your custom template and built-in your head and scalp. Cups can be reached about adhesives, heat fusion or sewing.
Step 3: Choose an Attachment/Bonding Method
After picking up a hair type and its application method, you have to decide how you want the weave to be attached to your hair. There are 3 types of basic hair weaving:
Braided Weaving:
In a braided fabric, your hair braided nature along the scalp in small letters horizontal cornrows. This plaits, in the middle of your scalp and may not be visible. The peak of the dry zone, known under the name of the Crown, he refers to the highest Plait what makes him invisible. Secondly, the hair that you have chosen, it is sewn with plaits, which led to serious weaving and your own hair combed extensions over the mixture, so that the number of po-braid is on the amount of hair that you want to add and stylists, how you think that the weaving is better simulate your hair. A braided fabric lasts about two months and, if properly handled, can actually the growth of hair on the assumption that it is not too heavy and shoot your hair naturally. Another advantage is the elimination of the whole chemical process, or heating, which can cause damage to the nature of the hair. However, it is important to ensure that this kind of spider accurate. When the braids are too tight or whether the extension too hard, there is a high risk of his own hair. They must also be careful, keep the areas around the braid to be dry and brittle. It is recommended that the application of the oil in the areas of the scalp around plaits, in order to avoid too early and broken, barren.
Bonded Weaving:
Bonded weaving is another popular method for the use of extensions. In the process, the hair is first divided into small sections and a collage glue used to the filling of the natural hair near the scalp. The adhesive should be used sparingly and your stylist should consist of the quantities on your scalp. This method can be tricky, and the risk of damage to your hair especially when it is removed. Do you want to be careful if you choose this method, because some are known to the reactions to the solution of collage? It is therefore recommended that the adhesive to test on a small piece of skin, do it on your entire head. Bonded spins normally last between one and two months before they begin to loosen their own leaders. However, it is recommended that you return to your stylists to remove from a specialist. The process of elimination is important that you do not want your hair from the natural course of the national.
Fusion Weaving:
Another possibility is a fusion weaving where your hair is natural in small sections; the extensions are attached with the help of natural hair hot wax. Fusion tends to take longer more, 2-3 months, and is also slightly more expensive. In this method, there is no way in the weaving to hide when the hair seems more and more of the scalp and it seems completely.
Summary
Although hair extensions are a very good opportunity to increase the fine, of course, hair, it can also lead to what the hair and scalp damage. In addition, many women do not know that for the duration can be beautiful, serious along extensions also provides additional pressure on the scalp. This pressure can pull hair, and can lead to what long-term damage in the form of pre - and depletion of mature baldness. That is why, when you try to long hair, you may think seriously potential obstacles could lead to extensions long hair dryer in your quest. However, if you simply want a new "look" for a few months, and who are willing to lose maybe some of your normal hair, with extensions, to forge a hair can be a great solution.
A woman's hair is often seen as a symbol of beauty and personality. For aeons, women were hair extensions (tissue), for the natural beauty of their hair and uniqueness. Hair weaves always enjoyed popularity among women of color. In recent years, more and more stars and celebrities to begin experimenting with new hairstyles, hair weaves are still pervasive. How hair coloring, a hair weave is relatively simple and non-invasive, nature and how to alter your appearance. However, if you consider a weaving your normal hair, it is very important that your opportunities to see and understand the effects of certain hairstyles on your natural barriers. It is also imperative that you precautions to take steps to reduce the risk of physical damage to your scalp and hair. There are several steps to build your hair:
Step 1: Choosing a Hair Type
Prior to weaving, it is important to know that the nature of hair to customize your own ideas likely to affect serious, realistic and attractive as extensions of your appearance. Extensions and weaves in both synthetic and natural forms, and you want well above the appearance of your choice and lifestyle prior to the election of a hair. Synthetic (plastic), has used her hair, especially for twisted or braided styles. However, synthetic hair is ideal for a more flowing freely because they did not want the physical appearance and counterfeiting is easily detected. It can also cause damage to your normal hair and irritate the skin. The human hair is more suitable for use with fluid forms free. There are many different types of human hair in the selection: Asia, Europe and Virgin / Raw hair. Your personal preference, the type of hair, the costs and limitations to determine what kind of extension you and your stylist wants?
Step 2: Choose a Hair Application Method
Then you need to decide whether you want your extensions in one way or in wefts. In one way straight methods, small groups of hairs, perhaps 20-50 strands, and then implementation of those sections to your own hair. The hair is the heat on concentrations, glue, clamping, or waxes. Most of different methods involve normal hair, coating with foreign substances, and extensions. These styles last only a few months before being removed, and be used again.
Instead strands of each application, you can choose whether your extensions in the form of cuts. A projectile is a group of hair is connected permanently to the head, like a curtain, and flowing freely at the bottom (you can hear often, people focus on runways cuts). Cups come in two forms: machinery and hand-product. As you might imagine, those who have hand and, of course, are more expensive than those acting on the machine produced. Machine cuts, colors and in all sizes and are cut off after they have your normal hair. Handmade, physics, they are haircuts your custom template and built-in your head and scalp. Cups can be reached about adhesives, heat fusion or sewing.
Step 3: Choose an Attachment/Bonding Method
After picking up a hair type and its application method, you have to decide how you want the weave to be attached to your hair. There are 3 types of basic hair weaving:
Braided Weaving:
In a braided fabric, your hair braided nature along the scalp in small letters horizontal cornrows. This plaits, in the middle of your scalp and may not be visible. The peak of the dry zone, known under the name of the Crown, he refers to the highest Plait what makes him invisible. Secondly, the hair that you have chosen, it is sewn with plaits, which led to serious weaving and your own hair combed extensions over the mixture, so that the number of po-braid is on the amount of hair that you want to add and stylists, how you think that the weaving is better simulate your hair. A braided fabric lasts about two months and, if properly handled, can actually the growth of hair on the assumption that it is not too heavy and shoot your hair naturally. Another advantage is the elimination of the whole chemical process, or heating, which can cause damage to the nature of the hair. However, it is important to ensure that this kind of spider accurate. When the braids are too tight or whether the extension too hard, there is a high risk of his own hair. They must also be careful, keep the areas around the braid to be dry and brittle. It is recommended that the application of the oil in the areas of the scalp around plaits, in order to avoid too early and broken, barren.
Bonded Weaving:
Bonded weaving is another popular method for the use of extensions. In the process, the hair is first divided into small sections and a collage glue used to the filling of the natural hair near the scalp. The adhesive should be used sparingly and your stylist should consist of the quantities on your scalp. This method can be tricky, and the risk of damage to your hair especially when it is removed. Do you want to be careful if you choose this method, because some are known to the reactions to the solution of collage? It is therefore recommended that the adhesive to test on a small piece of skin, do it on your entire head. Bonded spins normally last between one and two months before they begin to loosen their own leaders. However, it is recommended that you return to your stylists to remove from a specialist. The process of elimination is important that you do not want your hair from the natural course of the national.
Fusion Weaving:
Another possibility is a fusion weaving where your hair is natural in small sections; the extensions are attached with the help of natural hair hot wax. Fusion tends to take longer more, 2-3 months, and is also slightly more expensive. In this method, there is no way in the weaving to hide when the hair seems more and more of the scalp and it seems completely.
Summary
Although hair extensions are a very good opportunity to increase the fine, of course, hair, it can also lead to what the hair and scalp damage. In addition, many women do not know that for the duration can be beautiful, serious along extensions also provides additional pressure on the scalp. This pressure can pull hair, and can lead to what long-term damage in the form of pre - and depletion of mature baldness. That is why, when you try to long hair, you may think seriously potential obstacles could lead to extensions long hair dryer in your quest. However, if you simply want a new "look" for a few months, and who are willing to lose maybe some of your normal hair, with extensions, to forge a hair can be a great solution.
Hair Braiding Styles
Types of Braid Hair Styles
There are several different types of hair styles that incorporate braids. Which style you choose will depend on many factors, and it is important to recognize the different styles are available:
Straight Braids: Either one or two plaits, simply done, that are suitable for everyday wear or can be coiled and twisted into more elaborate looks.
French Braids: A type of plait that is woven into hair closer to the scalp, and the weaving begins higher on the head than a straight braid. French braids are great for everyday or formal wear.
Micro braids: Miniscule braids that may be woven from just a few strands of hair. These braids are typically done all over the head and can be left in for a long period of time.
Up do Braids: A braided style where different braids (straight plaits or micro braids) are then worked into a traditional up do, but the woven hair adds deeper intricacy to the style.
Sloppy Braids: Quick to do, sloppy braids are fun and easy for an informal yet intricate look.
Benefits of Braids
There are several benefits to wearing braid hair styles. First, a braided style keeps hair secure even if it has multiple layers that ordinarily can’t be contained. This is particularly useful for children who need to keep their hair under control but may have damaged or uneven areas. Braids are also useful for adding subtle waves to straight hair: if hair is braided when it is wet and allowed to dry thoroughly, the hair will have a gentle wave without needing a curling iron or other potentially damaging tool.
Braids are also great for formal styles because they are deceptively intricate. A braided style may look like it took hours to weave, but an experienced braider can create multiple plaits in just a few minutes. The more braids required for the style, however, the longer they will take to create. At the same time, because braids offer great control, a finished style is more likely to last longer than without braids.
Problems with Braided Hair
If done incorrectly, braid hair styles can lead to many problems. Very tight braids can be painful and may cause hair damage, even permanent hair loss if left in too long. If braids are not woven gently, they can break hair and give it a ragged, unkempt appearance. Furthermore, because braids are woven, even a few strands out of place may be far more noticeable than with other hair styles. For many women, one of the biggest detriments of braided styles is the fact that they cannot be created with short hair: medium and long hair works best for braids, because the hair must have enough length to properly exhibit the weave.
Reversing Damage
Micro braids are the most stressful style. If your hair has become damaged because of braids, there are several steps that can minimize negative effects. First, braids should always be removed slowly and carefully to prevent additional damage. Deep conditioning treatments coupled with regular use of the proper conditioner for your hair type can help prevent damage from accelerating, giving hair a chance to grow back and regain its former glory. Drinking plenty of water and avoiding excessive exposure to sun, chlorine, and other damaging agents will help your hair stay healthy to combat the stresses of braid hair styles.
Unfortunately, when severe damage has occurred, the best solution may be an emergency cut to remove irreparable sections of your hair. While it may not be the ideal option, an experienced stylist can help conceal much of the damage caused by improper braids.
Choosing the Best Braid Hair Styles for You
The best braid style for you is one that you feel comfortable and happy with. Some women prefer to weave their own braids, and they may prefer straight plaits or French Braids. Other women may want multiple braids and prefer to visit a salon for a professional, even style. Micro braids are favored by many African-American women because they add elegance and intricacy to harder-to-style hair.
No matter which style you are interested in, be sure to consider the basic factors of any new hairdo before setting out to weave your locks:
Will this style look good with my face shape? Because braids often pull hair away from the face, women with high foreheads or somewhat thinning hair may not feel comfortable with braid hair styles.
Is my hair healthy enough for this style? Healthy hair is less likely to be damaged by braids.
Do I want to put the time into a great braid style? Styles that require multiple braids may take hours to create as well as to unravel, and the style may need to be rewoven periodically to incorporate loose hair.
If a braid hair style is for you, it can be a beautiful and elegant look. From up dos to easy everyday styles, braids are a fun and intricate style preferred by many women.
French Braiding Style
French BraidsFrench braids are an elegant hair style with endless possibilities for unique and creative variations. While most people are familiar with the techniques for traditional hair braiding French plaits often intimidate even experienced braiders. With care and patience, this braiding method is easy and can lead to beautiful styles
How to Weave French Braids
Basic weaving techniques for French styles are not difficult. To create a standard style. Begin with a small, thin ponytail at the top of the head where you wish the braid to begin. Braid the hair in small, even sections, adding slight amounts of hair at each level to the left and right sections of the hair. Scale hair proportions according to the hair’s thickness and the desired thickness of the braid.
That’s all there is to creating french braids, but how you vary your technique can create a wide range of different styles. Adding greater amounts of hair, for example, will create a thicker, chunkier braid, while using slender, delicate amounts of hair will result in a thin, elegant braid. Two braids can be created on either side of the head, and they can be woven together in the tail to create a single braid.
Styles for French Braids
Braids are a versatile hair style, perfect for women of all ages. Young girls can wear a French style regardless of what activities they’re engaged in, and their hair will stay neat and secure. Cheerleaders and other teen girls appreciate the wide range of variations they can create with French variations, and many adult women prefer the style for its practicality while still presenting an elegant and sophisticated appearance. Cornrows and micro braid is a specific type of intricate French style, and many types of braids can be easily accessorized with pins, ponytail holders, clips, and other creative accents.
A simple up do style can be created by turning the tail of the braid beneath the plait and pinning it out of sight, though this works best with shorter braids. Braid ends can also be wrapped around the individual’s head in a crown or horseshoe arrangement, or twisted into compact buns. A more complex styling technique is to create the braid by drawing each strand beneath the overall style rather than using an overhand weaving method. This will create a smoother style against the head while forcing the braid to stand out more distinctly. Regardless of the type of French braids you create, they can be arranged into elegant prom or wedding styles with just a few accents and accessories.
French style braiding is an elegant and exotic alternative to traditional braids with extensive possibilities for styling and personalization. With care and practice, anyone can learn techniques to create fabulous French braids.
Micro Hair Weaving Braids
Micro Braids Are Tiny and Delicate
Micro braids are most commonly seen on African American women, but they are also worn by many people (men, women and children) while on vacation in the Bahamas, Jamaica, Mexico, and many other touristy and tropical areas. In the United States, most women get braids put in their hair by professional hair stylists. However, those who wear braids on vacation usually get them done by a local woman wandering on the beach asking if anyone wants their hair braided.
Micro braids can be a fun style for any age.
People usually only get a few and they are only worn for a short period of time. However, those who get their entire heads of hair braided usually intend to wear this hair style for a long time. Therefore, anyone who intends to endure several hours of braiding and many months with this hair style should consider a few things before the braids are put in the hair. First, brittle hair is not the best hair to be braided. Micro braids can be very damaging to hair, and over time may cause brittle hair to break. When the braids are removed, the hair could be damaged beyond repair.
Prepare the Hair for Braids
Prior to getting braids, it's essential that the hair is as healthy as possible so that it has the smallest chance of becoming damaged by the braids.
Either perform a hot oil treatment at home, or have a professional hair stylist do one so that the hair is as full of moisture as possible.
Make sure to use a deep conditioner several times prior to braiding.
Get a haircut prior to getting the braids. The haircut can be as simple as cutting off all the ends so that none of them are split before the braids are added.
Tips for Keeping Micro Braids Looking Good
Once the decision to have micro braids put in the hair has been made, the next step is to actually have them added. If an experienced professional hair stylist is used, the braids should look great as soon as they are complete.
A few important things to remember about caring for this hair style include:
After the braids have been in the hair for two or three months, have them removed so that the hair can recover from the stress of being braided for so long. Leaving braids in too long is very hard on the hair and can cause it to become thin and break. It's common for individuals to want their hair to remain healthy while they have the braids. Many people think that using a very thick conditioner on their hair will help their hair retain moisture. However, thick conditioners are often very difficult to rinse out of braided hair and they can gradually leave a residue on the hair that cannot be removed. Essentially, thick conditioners can cause people to look as if they have a bad case of dandruff.
Add moisture to the hair while it's in micro braids by using a light hair oil. By no means should the hair oil drench the hair, but enough should be used so that the hair does not feel dry and brittle to the touch.
Don’t ever get dehydrated. Not drinking enough water on a daily basis has an effect on the hair. So, while wearing micro braids, make sure to drink a healthy amount of water every day.
Hair Braiding Hairstyles
Hair Braiding Hairstyles
Women with long hair can play with dozens of braid styles for a simple or exotic new look. When you have long hair, no style is more fun to experiment with than braids. If you think braiding is limited to the standard English style (three strands of equal size, crossed back and forth to form a simple ponytail-style braid), you just haven't explored all the possibilities.
Actually there are dozens of braid styles -- some complex, some understated, all eye-catching. Braids can be worn by women of all ages, and even those with only chin-length hair can pull them off. They keep your hair neat, off your face when it's hot or humid, are perfect for sports, and can be worn during the day or evening. Some of the most common braids perfectly accessorize both sports and evening wear.
Which hairstyle can claim greater versatility? Once you've mastered one style of braid, you'll have the skill needed to attempt others. For braiding success, follow these tips from Patricia Coen and Joe Maxwell, authors of Beautiful Braids:
Before trying a braid style, read all instructions, and imagine performing them. Braid in your mind before braiding with your hands.
Don't watch yourself in the mirror. Close your eyes and concentrate. You'll work intuitively, which will produce a better braid.
Work with damp hair, which is more manageable when you're braiding.
Don't use an office-supply-style rubber band to secure a braid, as it promotes hair breakage. Choose proper accessories designed to hold hair: coated bands, clips, barrettes and other ornaments.
Don't tense up. If you don't like the result, you can always try again.
As for braid styles, consider the following:
Create a simple English braid, and coil it around your finger. Tuck the end of the braid under the coil, and secure it to the back of your head. This is called an "English braid with chignon."
The "Dutch braid" is similar to an English braid, but the three strands of hair (equal in size) are crossed under, rather than over, one another.
The classic "French braid" is one of the most sophisticated - and popular - hairstyles ever invented. You start with a center section of hair and divide it into three strands. As you braid, you add new strands gathered from both sides of your head. The finished braid rests flat against your head and is secured at the bottom. Check out Dreamweaver Braiding, an online educational braiding site, for complete directions, or Coen's and Maxwell's illustrated guide book.
The "invisible French braid" is constructed like its classic namesake, but the hanging braid is folded upward and pinned to your scalp.
The "accent braid" - popular among teenagers - is a single, thin braid that adorns loose hair, positioned on one side of your head. Select three thin strands from one side of your hair and braid them. Secure the braid at the bottom and let it rest against your loose hair.
The "princess braid" was made famous by Carrie Fisher's Star Wars character, Princess Leia. The style actually dates back to the 14th century, when it was all the rage. You create two English braids - one on each side of your head, pigtail style - and coil them. Affix the coils to your scalp with hairpins.
Cornrows are a trendy style among African-American women, but the very Caucasian Bo Derek immortalized them for women of all ethnicities in the 1979 film 10. Cornrows tend to remain in the hair for a protracted period, due to the amount of time needed to create them. If you want this look, go to an experienced braider or stylist, as braid evenness is vital.
You can always work ribbon or yarn into any braid to add a splash of color. Adorn braids with hair jewels or fresh floral buds for special occasions.
Article reprint permission by HaircutAdvice.com
Hair Weaving
Actually there are dozens of braid styles -- some complex, some understated, all eye-catching. Braids can be worn by women of all ages, and even those with only chin-length hair can pull them off. They keep your hair neat, off your face when it's hot or humid, are perfect for sports, and can be worn during the day or evening. Some of the most common braids perfectly accessorize both sports and evening wear.
Which hairstyle can claim greater versatility? Once you've mastered one style of braid, you'll have the skill needed to attempt others. For braiding success, follow these tips from Patricia Coen and Joe Maxwell, authors of Beautiful Braids:
Before trying a braid style, read all instructions, and imagine performing them. Braid in your mind before braiding with your hands.
Don't watch yourself in the mirror. Close your eyes and concentrate. You'll work intuitively, which will produce a better braid.
Work with damp hair, which is more manageable when you're braiding.
Don't use an office-supply-style rubber band to secure a braid, as it promotes hair breakage. Choose proper accessories designed to hold hair: coated bands, clips, barrettes and other ornaments.
Don't tense up. If you don't like the result, you can always try again.
As for braid styles, consider the following:
Create a simple English braid, and coil it around your finger. Tuck the end of the braid under the coil, and secure it to the back of your head. This is called an "English braid with chignon."
The "Dutch braid" is similar to an English braid, but the three strands of hair (equal in size) are crossed under, rather than over, one another.
The classic "French braid" is one of the most sophisticated - and popular - hairstyles ever invented. You start with a center section of hair and divide it into three strands. As you braid, you add new strands gathered from both sides of your head. The finished braid rests flat against your head and is secured at the bottom. Check out Dreamweaver Braiding, an online educational braiding site, for complete directions, or Coen's and Maxwell's illustrated guide book.
The "invisible French braid" is constructed like its classic namesake, but the hanging braid is folded upward and pinned to your scalp.
The "accent braid" - popular among teenagers - is a single, thin braid that adorns loose hair, positioned on one side of your head. Select three thin strands from one side of your hair and braid them. Secure the braid at the bottom and let it rest against your loose hair.
The "princess braid" was made famous by Carrie Fisher's Star Wars character, Princess Leia. The style actually dates back to the 14th century, when it was all the rage. You create two English braids - one on each side of your head, pigtail style - and coil them. Affix the coils to your scalp with hairpins.
Cornrows are a trendy style among African-American women, but the very Caucasian Bo Derek immortalized them for women of all ethnicities in the 1979 film 10. Cornrows tend to remain in the hair for a protracted period, due to the amount of time needed to create them. If you want this look, go to an experienced braider or stylist, as braid evenness is vital.
You can always work ribbon or yarn into any braid to add a splash of color. Adorn braids with hair jewels or fresh floral buds for special occasions.
Article reprint permission by HaircutAdvice.com
Braiding the Back of Your Own Hair
Braiding the Back of Your Own Hair
Step 1:
Style the front of your hair, including bangs, wisps and tendrils, before you begin your hair braid. Divide tangle-free hair into three even sections.
Step 2:
Lift your left elbow to shoulder height and make a thumbs-down fist around the left portion of hair. Do the same on the right side, letting the middle portion lie against your spine.
Step 3:
Extend your left index finger and hook the right section of hair. Pull it in front of the middle section, letting it slip completely out of the right hand. Grab the middle section of hair with your right hand, pull it to the right side, then resume the thumbs-down fist position with both hands.
Step 4:
Extend your right index finger, hook the far left portion of hair and let it slip completely out of the left hand. Shift the portion of hair in your left hand into a thumbs-down fist, then free up the left index finger. Make a thumbs-down fist with your right hand, and then use your left index finger to hook the far right portion. Try and keep the tension on each section of your hair braid as even as possible for best results.
Step 5:
Continue the process until the braid is complete. To braid very long hair, you may have to free a hand to pull the portions through. Secure the developing braid by pressing your knuckles into it as you shift your hands for the next cross.
Hair Weaving
Step 1:
Style the front of your hair, including bangs, wisps and tendrils, before you begin your hair braid. Divide tangle-free hair into three even sections.
Step 2:
Lift your left elbow to shoulder height and make a thumbs-down fist around the left portion of hair. Do the same on the right side, letting the middle portion lie against your spine.
Step 3:
Extend your left index finger and hook the right section of hair. Pull it in front of the middle section, letting it slip completely out of the right hand. Grab the middle section of hair with your right hand, pull it to the right side, then resume the thumbs-down fist position with both hands.
Step 4:
Extend your right index finger, hook the far left portion of hair and let it slip completely out of the left hand. Shift the portion of hair in your left hand into a thumbs-down fist, then free up the left index finger. Make a thumbs-down fist with your right hand, and then use your left index finger to hook the far right portion. Try and keep the tension on each section of your hair braid as even as possible for best results.
Step 5:
Continue the process until the braid is complete. To braid very long hair, you may have to free a hand to pull the portions through. Secure the developing braid by pressing your knuckles into it as you shift your hands for the next cross.
Hair Weaving
Steps for Braiding Hair
Steps for Braiding Someone Else's Hair or the Front Section of Your Own Hair
Step 1:
Begin by applying a styling gel, mousse or pomade to clean, damp hair and blow drying it as smooth as possible. Braiding hair that hasn’t been washed that day and already has hair products in it also works well.
Step 2:
Divide tangle-free hair into three even sections. Place the left section between your left index finger and thumb, let the middle section hang free and place the right section between your right index finger and thumb. This will begin to create the hair braids.
Step 3:
Grab the middle section with your right middle finger and pull it so it passes behind the right section. Extend your right thumb and index finger so the portion of hair therein becomes the middle section.
Step 4:
Use the left middle finger to pull the middle section behind the left section. Extend or straighten the left index finger and thumb to make the left section become the middle section. Pay careful attention to the smoothness and tension of your hair braid sections.
Step 5:
Shift the portion of hair hooked in the right middle finger so it sits between the right index finger and thumb. Repeat the process, then shift the portion of the hair hooked in the left middle finger so it sits between the left index finger and thumb.
Step 6:
Continue until you achieve the desired length of the hair braid. Make a tighter, more compact braid by pulling the middle section into a horizontal line as you pull it to the right or left. For a loose, elongated braid, simply shift the middle section to the right or left, letting it remain in a vertical line.
Step 7:
Tie off the ends of the hair braid with a covered rubber band. Add a bow or barrette when appropriate.
Hair Weaving
Step 1:
Begin by applying a styling gel, mousse or pomade to clean, damp hair and blow drying it as smooth as possible. Braiding hair that hasn’t been washed that day and already has hair products in it also works well.
Step 2:
Divide tangle-free hair into three even sections. Place the left section between your left index finger and thumb, let the middle section hang free and place the right section between your right index finger and thumb. This will begin to create the hair braids.
Step 3:
Grab the middle section with your right middle finger and pull it so it passes behind the right section. Extend your right thumb and index finger so the portion of hair therein becomes the middle section.
Step 4:
Use the left middle finger to pull the middle section behind the left section. Extend or straighten the left index finger and thumb to make the left section become the middle section. Pay careful attention to the smoothness and tension of your hair braid sections.
Step 5:
Shift the portion of hair hooked in the right middle finger so it sits between the right index finger and thumb. Repeat the process, then shift the portion of the hair hooked in the left middle finger so it sits between the left index finger and thumb.
Step 6:
Continue until you achieve the desired length of the hair braid. Make a tighter, more compact braid by pulling the middle section into a horizontal line as you pull it to the right or left. For a loose, elongated braid, simply shift the middle section to the right or left, letting it remain in a vertical line.
Step 7:
Tie off the ends of the hair braid with a covered rubber band. Add a bow or barrette when appropriate.
Hair Weaving
Hair Extension Techniques
Hair Extensions Techniques
Hair extensions come in many different types. There are differences in the way hair extensions are prepared, in the technique used to attach it to your own hair, and in what kind of hair is used. Some systems only differ from materials that are used or just from name. With many techniques some kind of glue or bond is used for attachment, these methods involve coating your own hair with a chemical or foreign substance. Some glues can be harmful for your hair or skin, others are safe. Ask your stylist what type of glue will be used. There are many good salons that do not use a name brand extension technique. Hair extensions will not last forever, sometimes because the attachment breaks but mostly because the growth of your own hair. Extensions connected to your hair will get more lose as your hair grows (approximately 0.4" per month). Depending on how fast your hair grows and how well you take care of your extensions they have to be removed or retightened when they get too loose. Some systems last longer then others but in general we can say anywhere between 2 and 6 months. With some hair extensions it is possible to reuse the hair what can save you some money, this also depends on the hair quality and how well you take care of it.
There are three major categories: Clip-on Extensions, Weft Extensions, and Strand by Strand Extensions:
Clip in Hair Extensions
As the name already revealed, you can clip these extensions into your own hair whenever you want it and take it out at night before you go to sleep.
Donna Bella Milan Clip-In hair extensions: Donna Bella Milan is known amongst hair professional's world wide for its certified remy human hair. The clip-in line comes in both natural and fantasy colors. Clip-in hair is thought to be the easiest of all systems to apply and remove. Clips come in all sizes and lengths used for both highlights and full heads.
Hair Extensions : The Hair Extension Guide is the most used hair extension resource on the internet today. For the largest salon directory and everything you need to know about hair extensions.
Hair Weaving
Hair Weaving
What is hair weaving?
It’s the science of weaving or braiding human or synthetic hair to the roots of existing, healthy hair so that it grows along with natural hair, thus giving the impression of a thick growth. It’s also called hair integration or hair intensification. It’s a procedure appropriate for people with thinning hair. It’s not something that requires a hospital visit; it’s usually done in salons as a temporary procedure.
How does it work?
Two or three shafts of hair natural or synthetic are woven into the root area. Some of the natural hair is woven or braided together to act as an anchor, to which the add-on tufts are sewn, woven, knitted or glued. The extensions have to be repositioned every five or six weeks as the natural hair grows out.
Sounds Complex.
It is. Apart from the sheer tedium of repeated ‘surgeries’, the procedure stresses the existing hair as well. Also, keeping the scalp and hair clean is a problem, as vigorous washing could loosen the new hair. The American Hair Loss Council advises the procedure only for people with plenty of healthy hair, and that too, for periods not longer than a few weeks. A patch test is essential to ensure the person undergoing the procedure is not allergic to any of the adhesives or implants used.
Implants For the hair
A non-surgical implant is the dressed-up term now used for a simple procedure that has been upgraded over the years. Actually, a non surgical implant describes the attachment of a hair system to existing hair with surgical glue, and subsequent trimming to ensure the add-ons blend with natural hair.
What about more long-term solutions?
Hair Graft: This is the most popular surgical method, but it can be done only on people who are partially bald. The results are permanent and can be achieved in four or five sittings. The procedure involves removing hair follicles from the back of the head (where the growth is the most persistent) and implanting them on the pate. This hair grows naturally, requiring no follow-up action. It’ll never resemble a thick mane, but it’s presentable.
Tissue Expansion
It involves implanting silicon balloons with hair bearing skin on either side of the head. The implants are inside the skin over the ears so that the hair bearing part of the head expands. The expansions are then re-grafted in front of the head, so the hair appears to grow naturally from there. This calls for two surgical procedures, one at the time of implantation and the other for re-grafting.
Are there any drawbacks to the surgical procedures?
There may be swelling, bruising or mild pain inhibiting normal activity for a couple of days after the procedure. There may also be numbness on the back of the neck, from where a strip of skin is removed. Also, it’s important to remember that individual hair types and characteristics- such as wavy or curly hair- affect the results.
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