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Thursday, January 17, 2013
Exercising and Weaves
Happy 2013 and I hope everyone is off to a Great start for the New Year!
As we embark on this new year, what are some of your goals, aspirations, or dreams? Most people use this time of the year to dedicate themselves to getting in better shape. However, more black women put it off because of their hair. If you don't know, you no longer have to put off getting in shape and being a Slave to your hair. Extensions are one of the best options to protecting your hair while you work out. They are easy to manage and provide a great solution to bad hair days. Below are some recommendations for choosing the best type of hair, style and tips on maintaining your weave while you exercise.
Types of Hair and Styles
The best types of hair for extensions when exercising are curly or wavy hair. Curly hair allows for those that swim or sweat a lot to easily manage their hair. It looks good both wet while you are working out, swimming or at the beach and when you are done, it dries fast and still holds its curly style. Wavy hair does the same however it is more versatile than curly. Typically, wavy hair can straighten out too so when you go from wet to dry you have the option of wearing soft waves or straightening it out with a flat iron.
Tips on Maintaining your Extensions
Two main reasons for maintaining your extensions are to conserve the longevity of the hair and to protect your hair underneath from damage. When working out or swimming, you must rinse your hair immediately to remove any chemicals from the water and/or your sweat. This should be done before your hair has a chance to dry. After rinsing thoroughly, use a sulfate-free shampoo. This will prevent any further chemicals being added to the hair. If you do not have time to follow up with a sulfate-free conditioner, then I suggest using a leave-in conditioner to protect the extensions and your hair until you can properly condition it. The next step is Very important. Be sure to dry your hair especially your hair underneath your extensions. This is crucial because you do not want mold or mildew to set in due to damp hair. Style as desired using minimal heat. This may seem like a lot of steps but once you get into the habit of cleaning your hair properly, you will find that it is goes by quickly. One final tip - if you are just pressed for time and you can't get through all of the steps above, dry your hair thoroughly then use a dry shampoo to remove all the residue and style as desired. This is just a quick option to use only when necessary.
I hope all of these tips and suggestions work for you and that you will think about getting extensions as a solution to keep you on track with your fitness goals.
Happy New Year and let's make 2013 a transforming year from Hair to Toe!!
Smooches,
Sheena
Exotic Hair Collection
As we embark on this new year, what are some of your goals, aspirations, or dreams? Most people use this time of the year to dedicate themselves to getting in better shape. However, more black women put it off because of their hair. If you don't know, you no longer have to put off getting in shape and being a Slave to your hair. Extensions are one of the best options to protecting your hair while you work out. They are easy to manage and provide a great solution to bad hair days. Below are some recommendations for choosing the best type of hair, style and tips on maintaining your weave while you exercise.
Types of Hair and Styles
The best types of hair for extensions when exercising are curly or wavy hair. Curly hair allows for those that swim or sweat a lot to easily manage their hair. It looks good both wet while you are working out, swimming or at the beach and when you are done, it dries fast and still holds its curly style. Wavy hair does the same however it is more versatile than curly. Typically, wavy hair can straighten out too so when you go from wet to dry you have the option of wearing soft waves or straightening it out with a flat iron.
Tips on Maintaining your Extensions
Two main reasons for maintaining your extensions are to conserve the longevity of the hair and to protect your hair underneath from damage. When working out or swimming, you must rinse your hair immediately to remove any chemicals from the water and/or your sweat. This should be done before your hair has a chance to dry. After rinsing thoroughly, use a sulfate-free shampoo. This will prevent any further chemicals being added to the hair. If you do not have time to follow up with a sulfate-free conditioner, then I suggest using a leave-in conditioner to protect the extensions and your hair until you can properly condition it. The next step is Very important. Be sure to dry your hair especially your hair underneath your extensions. This is crucial because you do not want mold or mildew to set in due to damp hair. Style as desired using minimal heat. This may seem like a lot of steps but once you get into the habit of cleaning your hair properly, you will find that it is goes by quickly. One final tip - if you are just pressed for time and you can't get through all of the steps above, dry your hair thoroughly then use a dry shampoo to remove all the residue and style as desired. This is just a quick option to use only when necessary.
I hope all of these tips and suggestions work for you and that you will think about getting extensions as a solution to keep you on track with your fitness goals.
Happy New Year and let's make 2013 a transforming year from Hair to Toe!!
Smooches,
Sheena
Exotic Hair Collection
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Fall Hair Ideas
As we enter into one of my favorite seasons, one thing that might be on everyone's mind is change. Change into a new style, a new look, and even a new hair trend. We have been following all the trends and it looks like this Fall season is going to be Full of Color and Cool, New hairstyles. When creating a new look this season, amp up your style with hair that is retro and functional. Below are some of our Favorite looks that you can create using the Exotic Hair Collection. Whether you opt for the Bouffant or the Textured look, we have the perfect texture just for you! Enjoy these Cool, New looks as we get ready for the new Fall Season!!
The Bouffant Look:
Use the new Relaxed
Hair texture to create this
retro look.
Blunt Bangs:
A classic done over
creating an edgy-chic look.
(Malaysian Straight)
Natural Series:
Use the Brazilian Curly or
our New Natural textures to create this look.
Updo's this season are great for
Night or Day and can be done using
any of our textures of hair.
(Use Malaysian Straight)
Ponytails still rock but for Fall they
are more sophisticated. ( Use the
Brazilian Straight to create a clean look.)
Low Volume and the Deep Side Part are
combined in this new twist for Fall.
( Use the Brazilian Wavy for this style.)
The Bouffant Look:
Use the new Relaxed
Hair texture to create this
retro look.
A classic done over
creating an edgy-chic look.
(Malaysian Straight)
Natural Series:
Use the Brazilian Curly or
our New Natural textures to create this look.
Updo's this season are great for
Night or Day and can be done using
any of our textures of hair.
(Use Malaysian Straight)
Ponytails still rock but for Fall they
are more sophisticated. ( Use the
Brazilian Straight to create a clean look.)
Low Volume and the Deep Side Part are
combined in this new twist for Fall.
( Use the Brazilian Wavy for this style.)
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
What Is Virgin Hair?
At Exotic Hair Collection, we only carry 100% Human Virgin Hair, and so often people ask us what is virgin hair. So I would like to take this opportunity to give you a little brief explanation to that question.
Virgin hair refers to hair that is completely unprocessed, and intact. To qualify as virgin hair, it must meet rigorous standards including: not been permed, dyed, colored, bleached, chemically processed in any way. This also means it comes from a single donor, and all the cuticles are intact, running in the same direction. Usually, this means that is has not been blow-dried, nor exposed to harsh agents such as cigarette smoke and drugs.
The harvesting process for virgin hair is more time consuming and meticulous, which adds to the premium value of virgin hair. Virgin hair can come from any person and any country. We carry hair from countries such as Brazil, Europe, India and Malaysia. Below is just one texture from Brazil that we carry.
To view all of our virgin hair textures, please go to our website at http://www.exotichaircollection.com/
Hopes this gives you some better insight to virgin hair!
Virgin hair refers to hair that is completely unprocessed, and intact. To qualify as virgin hair, it must meet rigorous standards including: not been permed, dyed, colored, bleached, chemically processed in any way. This also means it comes from a single donor, and all the cuticles are intact, running in the same direction. Usually, this means that is has not been blow-dried, nor exposed to harsh agents such as cigarette smoke and drugs.
The harvesting process for virgin hair is more time consuming and meticulous, which adds to the premium value of virgin hair. Virgin hair can come from any person and any country. We carry hair from countries such as Brazil, Europe, India and Malaysia. Below is just one texture from Brazil that we carry.
Hopes this gives you some better insight to virgin hair!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wigs or Weaves.....Which Do You Prefer?
In an article on essence.com, she talks about her collection of wigs, why she built an extra space in her closet for them and what she likes most about wearing them. As I read this article, it got me to thinking about wigs and weaves and why so Many women today are wearing one or the other. Is it because they are so much easier than dealing with your own hair or is it because of the versatility of them? Whether or not you are a wearer of a wig or a weave, they are quickly becoming the preferred options to hair styling today. So which one do You prefer?
Check out the article below and tell me what you think.
http://www.essence.com/2012/01/12/tamar-braxton-dishes-on-her-ever-changing-wigs
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Winterize Your Hair Extensions
Hello Everyone!!
Welcome to my very first blog!! I am sooooo excited about this opportunity to share with you my knowledge and experiences with hair and hair extensions. I have been doing hair for most of my adult life and I have experienced a lot of things throughout the years. I want to share with you, hopefully, on a weekly basis, we will have to see how that goes, information about hair, caring for your hair and maintaining the health of it. As I stated, I am an experienced hair professional however we are all learning and growing each day that the Master allows us to so if you have any suggestions, comments or some experiences of your own that would be helpful, I welcome all feedback!! Since this is my first post and we are in January, I thought I would start off with caring for your hair extensions during the winter months.
WINTERIZING YOUR HAIR EXTENSIONS (OR HAIR)
As you may have read, we are a premium line of 100% Virgin Human Hair Extensions. By utilizing virgin hair, we are a all natural product. What that means is our hair is very organic. We do not alter the hair with chemical processes like most of the hair found in local beauty supply stores. I mentioned this briefly because it is similar to my sisters wearing natural hair free from chemical products such as relaxers. So keeping this in mind, it is very important to keep hydration in your hair especially during the winter months. To accomplish this you must start with good products. We recommend products that are free from harsh chemicals. During the winter months, you should at least be shampooing and conditioning your hair every two weeks. For some people that really lack the hydration needed, you can do so as often as every week. Also, you must accompany this with 8 to 12 glasses of water daily. Keeping yourself hydrated internally also keeps you hydrated externally. Below is a weekly routine you can use to keep your locks hydrated and full of luster and shine.
Weekly or Bi-Weekly Regime
Shampoo your hair extensions with a shampoo free from chemicals or sulfates. We recommend Hair Rules Daily Cleansing Shampoo. Condition your extensions with a hydrating shampoo. Leave conditioner on the hair in a plastic cap for 20 mins with or without heat. Rinse conditioner out Thoroughly!! Leaving conditioner in the hair leaves a residue on the hair and a itchy scalp. This can interfere with proper styling. Once the hair has been properly shampooed and conditioned, apply a moisturizing cream ( again we recommend Hair Rules hydrating finishing cream) to soften the hair and leave a lasting shine. Style as usual.
SN: I recommend using a moisturizing cream a few times a week for ongoing hydration.
Hope this information helps. For additional information on caring for your hair extensions visit us at http://www.exotichaircollection.com/ or post your comments below.
Thank you for your time!!
Best,
Kashenia Browne
Exotic Hair Collection
Welcome to my very first blog!! I am sooooo excited about this opportunity to share with you my knowledge and experiences with hair and hair extensions. I have been doing hair for most of my adult life and I have experienced a lot of things throughout the years. I want to share with you, hopefully, on a weekly basis, we will have to see how that goes, information about hair, caring for your hair and maintaining the health of it. As I stated, I am an experienced hair professional however we are all learning and growing each day that the Master allows us to so if you have any suggestions, comments or some experiences of your own that would be helpful, I welcome all feedback!! Since this is my first post and we are in January, I thought I would start off with caring for your hair extensions during the winter months.
WINTERIZING YOUR HAIR EXTENSIONS (OR HAIR)
As you may have read, we are a premium line of 100% Virgin Human Hair Extensions. By utilizing virgin hair, we are a all natural product. What that means is our hair is very organic. We do not alter the hair with chemical processes like most of the hair found in local beauty supply stores. I mentioned this briefly because it is similar to my sisters wearing natural hair free from chemical products such as relaxers. So keeping this in mind, it is very important to keep hydration in your hair especially during the winter months. To accomplish this you must start with good products. We recommend products that are free from harsh chemicals. During the winter months, you should at least be shampooing and conditioning your hair every two weeks. For some people that really lack the hydration needed, you can do so as often as every week. Also, you must accompany this with 8 to 12 glasses of water daily. Keeping yourself hydrated internally also keeps you hydrated externally. Below is a weekly routine you can use to keep your locks hydrated and full of luster and shine.
Weekly or Bi-Weekly Regime
Shampoo your hair extensions with a shampoo free from chemicals or sulfates. We recommend Hair Rules Daily Cleansing Shampoo. Condition your extensions with a hydrating shampoo. Leave conditioner on the hair in a plastic cap for 20 mins with or without heat. Rinse conditioner out Thoroughly!! Leaving conditioner in the hair leaves a residue on the hair and a itchy scalp. This can interfere with proper styling. Once the hair has been properly shampooed and conditioned, apply a moisturizing cream ( again we recommend Hair Rules hydrating finishing cream) to soften the hair and leave a lasting shine. Style as usual.
SN: I recommend using a moisturizing cream a few times a week for ongoing hydration.
Hope this information helps. For additional information on caring for your hair extensions visit us at http://www.exotichaircollection.com/ or post your comments below.
Thank you for your time!!
Best,
Kashenia Browne
Exotic Hair Collection
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