Take care of your Hair under your Weave

A few tips for taking care of your real hair under your weave. To promote healthy hair growth under your weave/protective style, you should:

• Yes, you still need to shampoo your hair on a regular basis. Concentrate the shampoo on your scalp and work it in with the balls of your fingertips. Then work the shampoo down the weave hair, but do not ball it up on the top of your head. Instead, work your fingers straight down through the hair to the ends. Let the water help guide the shampoo down. It's important to keep the weave hair as straight as possible to prevent matting and tangling.
• Don't Neglect the Weave
• Also, when caring for your hair, you must care for the weave hair as well. Just because you'll eventually remove it doesn't mean you can neglect it. Besides cleansing, weave hair needs to be combed to work tangles out. It should be secured at night, either under a satin cap or scarf.
• Remove it After Six to Eight Weeks
• Your hair will likely grow about ½ to 1 inch beneath the weave. Near the end of the recommended time frame for wearing it, the hair growth will cause it to be looser. Listen to your stylist's advice on how long to leave a weave in. If you extend this time too much, not only will your weave begin to look old and ragged, your new growth may begin to mat and loc.

The Difference between Indian and Brazilian Hair

Clients ask me many times over about the difference between Brazilian and Indian Hair. This is my personal opinion about the differences:

1. There is not much difference between the two until you start dealing in Curly Textures. Brazilian hair has a tighter curl than does Indian hair.
2. Indian Hair is slightly more coarse.
3. Indian Hair and Brazilian Hair both blend well with African American Texture Hair.
4. My personal favorite is Indian Natural Wave or Indian Curly.
5. Brazilian Curly does not flat iron the best at all times. Indian Curly is a great curly to straight hair.

Brazilian Curly

Indian Curly

10 Great Shampoos for African American Hair

So I was reading this great natural blog, happens to be semi dedicated to black hair, and I came across this great article I wanted to share with you ladies. I agree with most of these items. I always say that you have to try different products out until you find what works for you . I have been using Formula234 for about 9 months and I must say that it is the best Cleanser/Nutrient product I have ever used in my life on my hair.

Below are a few tips from the article with a link to read more:
http://blackdoctor.org/8016/top-10-shampoos-for-black-hair/

The main characteristics to look out for when purchasing moisturizing shampoo are as followed:

1. Alcohol-Free Shampoo  –  First and foremost the moisturizing shampoo has to be gentle. Safeguard your hair against losing more of its natural oil. You must therefore avoid shampoos with alcohol or its derivatives.
2. pH-Balanced Shampoo  –  The natural pH of your hair is about 5. To keep the outer cuticle closed and maintain the shine of your hair, you have to ensure that your hair’s pH is kept at a normal level. Look for moisturizing shampoo with a pH from 4.5 – 5.5. It should take your hair back to a stable balance. Also if the label says it has anti-static ingredients (such as trimethyl alkonium chloride or ammonium chloride) to prevent or eliminate fly away hair, it is what you are looking for. Be aware that the ideal moisturizing shampoos also contain the buffering agent sodium citrate, which is a compound that releases more acidifying ions when acidity is low and absorbs acid when acidity is too high.
3. Shampoo with Natural Moisturizing Oil  –  Use oil-based moisturizing shampoo to seal in water. This keeps your hair moisturized longer. Go for

To read more: visit http://blackdoctor.org/8016/top-10-shampoos-for-black-hair/

5 tips to keep your hair healthy and shiny!

1. Mash a ripe avocado (pit removed) with one egg, then apply to wet hair. Avocados are rich in vitamins, essential fatty acids and minerals that will help restore luster to your hair, says Stephen Sanna, expert colorist at the Pierre Michel Salon in New York City. Leave on for at least 20 minutes, then rinse several times. Repeat once a week for damaged hair and once a month for healthy hair.

2. Use one part apple cider vinegar and two parts very warm water to help balance the pH level of your scalp and bring out natural red highlights. It may be smelly, but it works, says Federico. Simply pour the vinegar mixture onto your hair, massage it into your scalp, and let it dry for a few minutes. Then wash hair as usual.

3. Mix one egg with a small amount of shampoo, apply to your hair for five minutes, and rinse well. This “shampoo omelet” helps to enhance the protein in your hair.
4. Make your own conditioner. Here are some simple tips to condition your hair using some everyday household ingredients:
Rub enough mayonnaise into your hair to coat it, wait up to an hour, and wash it out. You’ll be amazed at how soft and shiny your hair is, thanks to this great protein source.
Substitute condensed milk for your regular conditioner. The protein provides an extra-special shine.
Mix 2 ounces olive oil and 2 ounces aloe vera gel with 6 drops each of rosemary and sandalwood essential oils. Olive oil is an emollient, aloe hydrates, and rosemary adds body and softness.

5. Take one to three 250-milligram capsules of borage oil, evening primrose oil, or flaxseed oil one to three times a day. All are rich in omega-3 fatty acids like gamma-linolenic acid, great for keeping hair (and nails) moisturized, says Kathleen W. Wilson, M.D., an internist at the Ochsner Health Center in New Orleans and author of When You Think You Are Falling Apart.

Which Extension Method is Right for You?

Hi Starlets!

I have been getting a ton of questions on what extension method may be the best. As I am no hair stylist, I am just the creative director for HollywoodWeaves Virgin Hair that happens to love hair, I am no expert in that area. I will give you my opinion though.

I believe that there is no one perfect or best way. I personally like a combination of them all depending on the look I want or how long I want to keep it. For example, everyone is raving about the Malaysian Technique, and it is pretty awesome. The downside is that for most african american women, if they work out, sweat and they natural hair swells. This will cause you to have to do more to keep this sew in up.

I love the braid down technique because it allows your natural hair resting time and growing time.
Another great one is clip in extensions. Clip ins give you length and fullness without the commitment to a long term style.

I suggest speaking with your professional stylist and discussing what your lifestyle is, what your hair goals are, and what your expectations are to get a better idea of what is best for you.

Clip Ins

Natural Hair Update

So it's been about 7 months that I've been actively washing my hair with our Formula234 cleansing and nutrient product. I must say that my natural hair has never been more beautiful. We are going to post the products in the next two weeks for sale to our clients. You ladies are going to love this product that will nourish your natural hair while wearing protecting styles or not! So excited about my hair!