Okay ladies and gents I know this used to be a touchy subject, why I have no idea, but everyone gets them – both men and women and don’t act like you don’t. Weaves have accelerated to levels unimaginable from braiding to bonding to sewn-in and now the infamous fusion. Some salons offer over 30 ways to extend your hair and let’s not get started with the millions of hair types (i.e. wet-n-wavy, kinky, colored, wafted, flipped, curly…just to name a few)! Although weaves are more accepted and even appreciated nowadays, it raises the question: Is it worth it? For most, hair extensions can be pretty costly physically and out-of-pocket. Synthetic hair can cost as little as $5.00 or as much as $300.00 per pack. Not to mention the price of the stylist, plus tip, don’t forget the shampoo gurl, plus the proper chemicals to maintain it. Human hair is usually priced at $40.00 and up and up and up again!
For some odd reason many people believe that getting a weave means low maintenance. Honey, let me tell you that is far from the truth! You would not believe how often you have to comb, primp, and spray the typical hair extension – yes even corn rows – in order to maintain that glamorous look. When it all boils down, I spend more time taming my weave than my own hair. Additionally, regardless of your method of extending your hair you’re taking a huge risk on breakage and flat out hair loss. I had the opportunity to interview cosmetologist and CEO, Tanya McMillan, of New Jersey’s own Hair Factor Salon. Tanya has been my stylist for many years and reigns from Philadelphia and currently resides in Southern New Jersey. With over 15 years of experience in hair and make-up, Tanya strongly suggests the sewn-in method for hair extension because it is less likely to cause hair breakage unlike bonding and fusion. Bonding can obviously become messy and literally rip your hair out if improperly removed! Fusion can be the most expensive method of hair extensions, but it can be even more costly to your scalp too if it is not properly detached from your hair.
With the brief knowledge that you have, do you still think it’s a good idea to get a weave? Of course! As long as you properly install the weave and maintain it as well as your hair underneath it, hair extensions can definitely enhance most doos. I highly recommend you leave this one to the professionals and leave Aunt Mae’s kitchen strictly for cooking and hair straightening. If professional hair extensions seems to be totally out of your league, here’s a few styles Tanya recommends for natural/treated hair:
Short & Meduim Doos
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Long Doos
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Flip
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Braid set
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Wrap
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Rod set
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Finger waves
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Wrap
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Layered cut
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Straw set
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Hard curls
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Roller set
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Twists
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Well I hope this article was able to guide you to your next hair style and for those seeking professional assistance at discounted rates check out Hair Factor of Magnolia, New Jersey and I am quite sure they can help you with anything you need.
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