I’m often asked about the differences between frontals and closures. I posted this information on Hair Boutique and Black Hair Media. I thought it would be helpful to bring this information to this website. (the information here is more updated than my original forum posts) If you’d like to the read the original BHM post
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Swimming with Your Weave/Extensions
Tips for swimming: (this works regardless of whether you are wearing a weave or not) Pull your hair into a ponytail. ETA: Braid the ponytail in a loose braid. Use a holder or barrette to keep the braid from coming loose.. This will keep your hair under control and help minimize tangles and matting. Rinse
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Weft Sealing
I’m often asked about weft sealing and the products I prefer. So here they are (in my personal order of preference) Hair Extensions 101 sealer Aleenes Stop Fraying Both of these products work well for sealing wefts. The Hair Extensions 101 product is my favorite because of it’s fast drying and because it requires no
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Stop Microwaving your Hair!!!
Stop microwaving your expensive extensions hair to deep condition it!!!! I know lots of ladies swear by this technique, but because of how microwaves work, there is a HIGH potential that you can damage and dry the hair out using this technique.. Hair is essentially DEAD cells, it gets a certain amount of natural oils
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Before & After You Buy Hair
What you need to know before and after you buy extension hair. If you are unfamiliar with high quality weaving and extensions hair, you need to do LOTS of research before making your first purchase. These threads will help you understand what you need to know before and after you make your first high quality
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Single Drawn vs Double Drawn / Remy vs Non-Remy (what the HECK does it all mean??)
Single Drawn vsDouble Drawn / Remy vs Non-Remy (what the HECK does it all mean??) Double drawn hair is the MOST OFTEN mis defined hair.. Double drawn hair can be REMY double drawn or NON REMY double drawn.. You must check with the vendor to make the distinction.. For example EPRT is REMY double drawn
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General Weave Care Links
Great links with good basic weave care information.. Covers everything from washing instructions, removal, and how to care for your weave after swimming. Basic Weave & Extensions Care Topic: Washing Your Hair With Weave In Topic: how do you wash your hair with weave on? Topic: First Wash with EP install… Topic: Sew Ins +
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Other Hair Vendors
Human Hair Sources & Supplies: Bliss Hair (untreated Indian hair) http://www.blissenterprisesonline.com His and Hers http://hisandher.com Ebonyline (hair, including Bohyme and more) http://ebonyline.com/ Afrocare (hair, supplies, and more) http://www.afrocare.com/ Hair Sisters (hair, including Bohyme and more) http://www.hairsisters.com Doc Locks http://www.drlocks.net Hairpiece.com http://hairpiece.com/ Your Hair Shop (hair, including Bohyme and more) http://yourhairshop.com Hair Addition http://hairaddition.com Glamour Hair
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OK Beauty Supply
SURPRISE!!!! While there are some beauty supply store brands of hair that actually do perform well, sadly most beauty supply stores still sell cheap overprocessed hair which does not perform well over the long run. However, for us ladies lucky enough to live in the Los Angeles area, there is a brand of beauty supply
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Extensions Plus
Located in Reseda, CA. Extensions Plus has been in the extensions and wig making business for over 20 years. They are well known amongst celebrity stylists and members of the entertainment industry for many years, and they are still the “go to” company that Hollywood studios and stylists call upon. Celebrities such as Patty LaBelle,
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