Hair extensions are here to stay and more and more women of all ethnicities are wearing hair extensions. Ms. Copeland views "weaves and hair extensions as a woman thing and not a black or white thing." I could not agree more. Weaves are a way for women to enjoy the spice and variety of being a woman. Don't think you are the only one noticing that many women are rocking hair extensions. The biggest trend we are seeing now in the hair industry is that more companies are investing in hair care products specifically designed for weaves. Do you believe major consumer products corporations would be investing $$$$ in weave hair care products if human hair extensions and hair weaves were not so popular?
What type of hair extension should I purchase?
Should I purchase hand tied or machine weft?
Tara recommends for her clients to purchase Indian hair extensions. Tara prefers working with the hand tied hair extensions but for clients who are looking for cost savings Tara suggests that they purchase half machine weft Indian Hair Extensions and half hand tied Indian hair weft extensions. Tara says that the hand tied weft extensions provide a more natural look. Tara uses the hand tied Indian hair wefts for the top portion of the weave and for closures. When working with European textured hair Tara likes using the fusion method and works with Brazilian European textured keratin pre-tipped extensions.
- Curly and Wavy hair weave needs hydration, use moisturizing shampoos and conditioners
- Comb weave hair before washing to prevent tangling
- Treat weave hair like you would your own hair
- Weave wearers need to maintain their scalps: use tea tree oils and tea tree cleansers.
- Keep hair hydrated
- Wear sewin weaves for up to 8 or 10 weeks max. Wearing hair weaves for 3 months or longer may lead to tangling, matting or worse locking.
- Use a hair steamer for a steam treatment after coming out of a weave. You can also get the same hydrating benefit by steaming hair in a wet steam room. While you will have tremendous hair growth wearing weaves because your own hair is not being manipulated. However, your own hair will need a good hydration treatment after removing the weave. This is why Tara's clients have been able to grow their own hair is because of this routine steam treatment after removing a weave.
- It is perfectly fine to go back into a weave after removing a weave so long as your own hair gets the necessary hydration steam treatment. Tara also recommends that her clients alternate between full weaves, partial weaves styles and non weave hairstyles
- Avlon KeraCare Dry and Itchy Scalp Moisturizing Shampoo
- Avlon KeraCare Dry and Itchy Scalp Moisturizing Conditioner
- Avlon Humecto Creme Conditioner







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