Brazilian Wavy

In its natural state Brazilian Wavy has a very loose but natural wave pattern. It can be styled straight or curly and return to its original state when washed. Its natural body makes it the perfect go to for those new to the exteriorsion world because it can be left in its natural state or straightened or curled with ease. 

Indian Curly

In its natural state, Indian Curly has a fine spiral curl pattern. It can be styled straight on high heat and returns to its original state when washed. Its natural curl pattern gives natural-looking curls with bounce and body.

Eurasian Wavy 

In its natural state Eurasian Wavy has a thick and full spiral curl pattern. Its natural thick spirals make for voluminous natural smooth curls. 

Japanese Denim Straight 

In its natural state, Japanese Denim is silky straight and not meant to be manipulated or hold curls like the other textures. It’s bone straight and easy to maintain and care for because the hard part is done for you.

Extensions cause damage

False - When installed properly there should not be too much tension or tangles that could cause damage. Even if glue or clamps are used if they are put in correctly and removed just as safely hair can withstand damage.

Extensions look fake

False - When you invest in quality extensions, you will get quality hair that looks, feels, and moves as natural hair would. With human hair, this is because the outermost layer, the cuticle, is kept intact and not stripped away and keeps hair in its most natural state.

Extensions are high maintenance

False - They require as much care as natural hair to a certain extent. You can take care of them on your own with proper washing and conditioning. They don’t need to be washed after every use unless there is excessive build-up.

The truth is your bundles will last if you take care of them the proper way. They can last up to a year or longer when you treat them like your natural hair and give them the TLC they deserve.

Wash your extensions when necessary

Unlike your real hair that you most likely wash much more often, your extensions are a little different. When you see a lot of product build-up or it’s getting harder to style, it’s time to wash. But even so, if you aren’t using as much product and aren’t seeing build up wash your extensions every few weeks.

Keep more than one set

Save time and precious extensions by having more than one type and length. This makes it easier to try other styles as well as allows them to stay in good health longer.

Protect your extensions

This doesn’t just go for when it’s on your head but more when it’s off your head. Storing them properly is the simplest way to keep them longer. When you take them out, detangle them before placing them in preferably a satin or satin-lined bag. Be sure to keep them in a dry, cool place and ensure they are completely dry before storing.

Keep hair detangled

Just like brushing your hair is important, being sure to keep your extensions tangle-free also. Start at the ends and work up the hair shaft to prevent snagging and removing hair from your weft. Do not brush or comb hair when extensions are wet either because this can cause breakage.

If your lace isn’t giving scalp give it back to whoever you brought it from. They are meant to be versatile and protect your natural hair and not have everyone know that you are wearing lace. Complete your flawless look with a lace closure or frontal that looks like it is growing from your scalp. We have a breakdown for you to decide which is better for you, lace or no lace and if you want lace whether it’s a lace frontal or a closure.

 

Lace Closures

A lace closure typically is 4 x 4 inches in size and gives a natural-looking hairline for a section of your install or wig. They can come in free, middle, or three parts. Over some time, they have been getting bigger allowing for more scalp likeness to be given and more versatility. Lace closures require little maintenance because they are smaller pieces of lace and the most you would do with them is wash, condition, and style. They tend to last longer as well with proper care of course because they do not require to be glued or need an additional product to make them stay in place. For those that don’t want to try a full frontal but still want the option of not having to blend your natural hair with your bundles or simply want to try a new color, lace closures protect your natural hair while allowing you to still slay. But keep in mind that with a lace closure for the most part you will be limited in the styling you can do. So, if you’re wanting to have a full protective style but not have too much up keep trying a lace closure.

 

Lace Frontals

A lace frontal covers your entire hairline ear to ear, they achieve an even more natural look than a closure because you have more lace to work with which provides more versatility. You can part from any side and style your hair however you want in the front because the lace covers your entire hairline and goes back deep enough for you to almost feel like you are styling your natural hair. This means less time getting ready in the morning as well because you don’t have to flat iron leave out or make sure your hair stays a specific way so that people can’t see your tracks. With that being said lace frontals do require a lot more work, the customization alone adds time to your installation. As well as installing a realistic hairline because it is covering your entire hairline and not a small section of it. So, if you want a protective style that you can style as if it was your hair try a lace frontal.

We are all about protecting your natural hair especially if you are doing a protective style. If you wear installs as a protective style why not take care of your natural hair while it’s in that style if the whole point of it is for protection. While under installs your hair gets less manipulated and can be grown out healthier. Just because you decide to throw on a wig or get an install does not mean you shouldn’t care for your natural hair underneath. Here are 3 tips for caring for your hair while it is under an install or wig:

1. Moisture and seal ends including your edges

Keeping hair hydrated underneath your installation and or wig is important because you don’t want your hair to become dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. Pay close attention to your edges because it is the most fragile part of your hair and can easily become damaged and break off so be sure to keep them moisturized with minimal tension. Also, keep an eye out for your ends because if they begin to break it can cause breakage up your hair shaft and cause more damage. Even if you simply spritz the hair with water it needs some type of moisture to stay hydrated.

2. Don’t leave installs in for too long

When you leave it installed for too long the hair underneath can become matted and in the worst case molded if you wash your install while it’s still in and don’t dry properly. This also includes taking down your braid underneath for about two to three weeks and when you do so wash your hair as you would normally.

 

3. Protect your hair at night

If you are wearing a wig that can be taken on and off easily and you aren’t sleeping with it on at night be sure to sleep with a scarf on, this prevents breakage because there is no friction between your hair and the fabrics you sleep on. Even if you are keeping your wig on or you have an install that you obviously can’t take off, still sleep with a scarf to protect your hair and minimize any tangles that might occur from sleeping.

There are more ways than most people think to wear a wig from holding spray, glue, tape, and glueless with just an elastic band. There is a way for everyone, so try different ways and in no time you’ll have your go-to way of laying your wigs. One of the easiest is a glueless install, here's how to do the install: 

 

1. Braid down hair into cornrows and secure hair out of the way with a wig cap being sure no hair is left out.

2. Remove excess oils from your hairline with a gentle cleanser. Like Micellar cleansing water or rubbing alcohol.

3. Time to test fit your wig on your head, line the wig up to your natural hairline about an inch over your hairline. Be sure you tighten your elastic band in the back so that the wig fits snuggly but not too tight on your head.

4. When you are satisfied with the fit, get ready to trim the excess lace off the wig. Pull hair away from the hairline with clips and begin trimming lace.

5. If you want baby hairs to be sure to cut strands of shorter hair along the hairline and get to laying those edges.

6. Use your lace band or a scarf over the edge of your lace to mold it into place.

7. Style wig as desired

When you want your frontal wig to be on for an extended amount of time or if you're going on a trip and want to be sure you’re slaying all the way, glue down your frontal wig. It takes some time but in the long run, these installs are tight like glue. Learn how to go your frontal install with glue: 

1. Braid down hair into cornrows and secure hair out of the way with a wig cap being sure no hair is left out to prevent damage to your edges from the glue being applied.

2. Remove excess oils from your hairline with a gentle cleanser. Like Micellar cleansing water or rubbing alcohol.

3. Time to test fit your wig on your head, line the wig up to your natural hairline about an inch over your hairline. Be sure you tighten your elastic band in the back so that the wig fits snuggly but not too tight on your head

4. Take the wig off and apply the first layer of glue spreading it evenly along your hairline. Allow the first layer to dry and apply a second layer of glue in the same way.

5. Wait until the glue is tacky and clear in color, do not install lace over glue that is still white.

6. Place the wig back on your head, being sure to not lay the lace down yet, and adjust the back of the wig to fit naturally. Match the hairline again and place the lace over the glue.

7. Press the lace into place with a comb working it through the hair

8. If you want baby hairs to be sure to cut strands of shorter hair along the hairline and get to laying those edge

9. Pull hair away from your hairline with clips and lay your edges

10. Use your lace band or a scarf over the edge of your lace to mold it into place. Style wig as desired. Once the styling is done remove the lace band or scarf and trim the excess lace off the wig.

Keep in mind when it’s time to remove your lace frontal wig, use adhesive remover to ensure your skin 

If you want your wig to be more secure but you don’t need to keep it on for an extended amount of days use holding spray. It has the hold of glue but can be removed easier to where you can take your wig off daily and apply it the next day without having to do too much to your lace. How the steps below to lay your frontal wig with holding spray: 

1. Braid down hair into cornrows and secure hair out of the way with a wig cap being sure no hair is left out to prevent damage to your edges from the glue being applied.

2. Remove excess oils from your hairline with a gentle cleanser. Like Micellar cleansing water or rubbing alcohol.

3. Time to test fit your wig on your head, line the wig up to your natural hairline about an inch over your hairline. Be sure you tighten your elastic band in the back so that the wig fits snuggly but not too tight on your head.

4. Take the wig off and apply the first layer of holding spray across your hairline. Allow the first layer to dry and apply a second layer of holding spray only if you are going to want a stronger hold.

5. Blow-dry the holding spray and once it’s tacky, place the wig back on your head, being sure to not lay the lace down yet, adjust the back of the wig to fit naturally.

6. Match the hairline again and place the lace over the holding spray

7. Press the lace into place with a comb working it through the hair.

8. If you want baby hairs to be sure to cut strands of shorter hair along the hairline and get to laying those edges

9. Pull hair away from your hairline with clips and lay your edges

10. Use your lace band or a scarf over the edge of your lace to mold it into place

11. Style wig as desired

12. Once the styling is done remove the lace band or scarf and trim the excess lace off the wig.

You have just purchased curly hair and aren’t too sure how to maintain it because you are used to other textures and that’s okay! Curly textured hair entails a more extensive hair care routine because of the structure of its strands. So, keep in mind when going after those curly bundles that some work goes into keeping those curls bouncing. If you are purchasing virgin hair, it was collected from a real person meaning it is natural hair and needs to be maintained as such.

Always keep your curly hair moisturized! Curly textures lean on the high porosity side meaning they absorb moisture from the air when they are not moisturized. This can cause the hair to swell, have the potential to become rough and loose their natural curl pattern. If not moisturized hair can also get matted and tangle very easily.

Here are 3 ways to keep your curly hair moisturized:

1. Spray hair with a water or spritz in the morning

Do not spray at night unless you are going to dry because you do not want to sleep on wet bundles.

2. Deep conditioning 

Just like your natural hair when you deep condition you are leaving behind moisture to keep hair hydrated.

3. Use a moisturizing shampoo or conditioner

Like the deep conditioning it adds back the moisture lost
Even though this isn’t your natural hair, it is an investment and needs to be maintained in a way that you are getting the most out of your hair.

When it’s time to talk about quality hair extensions, people know virgin hair and Remy hair but do not bring into play raw hair. Even though virgin and raw hair are similar in stature, there are some differences between the two. We have the breakdown of the two to better help you decide which one to get for your next install:

Raw Hair

Raw hair is 100% unprocessed and is collected from one donor that has not had any heat applied to it. It comes in its natural state and the bundles can be a lot fuller.

• Not altered in any way, 100 % unprocessed chemically

• 100% human haiR

• Sourced from the same donor

• Premium quality

• Can come straight, curly, and wavy

Virgin Hair

Virgin hair can be 100% unprocessed chemically but may undergo steamed processing to preserve the integrity of the cuticles and hair as well as achieve different textures.

• 100% unprocessed chemically

• 100 % human hair

• Sourced from the same or multiple donors
• Premium quality

• Can come straight, curly and wavy

Which is better?

One is not necessarily better than the other because there can be both high and low quality of both. What it all comes down to are sourcing, production, and donors. So when trying to decide, don't go for one over the other for the simple fact of their names but look into the quality behind each bundle individually.

The wig is in hand but we want to be sure you can really slay because it fits like a glove and gives scalp of course. The fit is everything and you don’t want it to be too big and surely don’t want it to be too small. With a few simple measurements you can get your wig to fit like a pro. For the most accurate measurements be sure hair is slicked down or braided down; the way you plan on having your natural hair under your wig. Let’s get to measuring, in no particular order:

Eat to Ear - Starting at the top of one ear follow your hairline across your forehead to the other ear at the same point of the other ear.

Head circumference - Starting at the front of your head measure around to the back and meet back upfront, but place the measuring tape at the level that you would place the wig on your head meaning if you like you lace to lay a little lower down from your airline measure from there. as how as you would like your wig to start.

Front to Back - Starting at the front of your head in the center place the tape back toward your neck and measure to the nap or the dip in the back out your head.

Nape - Start at the bottom corner of your hairline and measure upward towards your ear and do the same on the other side.

It can seem like a lot but if you want that wig to lay, get your measurements right and even measure twice to ensure accuracy. Now that your wig is fit like a pro, wear it like one.

All curly hair is not the same and we’re not talking about quality, we’re talking about the difference between our Eurasian Wavy and Indian Curly. When you look at the two side by side you might think they are the same but they are not, yes they have similarities but they provide two different looks.

Eurasian Wavy

Our Eurasian Wavy has loose but defined waves that mimic ringlets. The hair is thicker and can be classified between 3b - 3c textures. It’s not too wavy and not too curly but rather a happy medium. So if you want curls for the girls but for them to be a little thicker but super flowy try our Eurasian Wavy.

Indian Curly

Our Indian Curly also has defined waves and ringlets that are tighter. The hair is more airy and can be classified between 3a -3b textures. It has a silky texture and is great for that bouncy curls look. So if you want curls that are a little tighter but still flowy try out the Indian Curly.

Even though they are different they do share some of the same characteristics, like the fact that they are both 100% virgin hair or that they can be colored and still keep their bounce.

Generally installs will require 2-3 bundles but it does depend on the length of your bundles. With shorter length bundles you won’t need as many because the wefts are fuller. But with longer-length bundles (22”+) you’ll use around 3-4 bundles because the wefts aren’t as full but you want your install to be full. 

If your install is going to have a frontal the bundles will stay in the 2-3 range, even the longer length bundles because the frontal is going to cover a good portion of your head. 

If your install is going to have a closure the bundles you’ll need will be anywhere from 2-3 up to 4 again depending on their length. The rules apply for a traditional install, 2-3 bundles  and more with longer length bundles. 

The exception to this rule is the texture of the hair. If you are installing curl hair you can get away with adding more bundles no matter the length because it just makes the hair look fuller. But with straight hair the more bundles you add it your hair won’t lay flat and will look stuffed almost. 

Weddings - You don’t want to outdo the bride so a cute sleek silky straight like our Japanese Denim can give classy wedding guests. 

Night Club - This really depends on the vibe you are going for, but Brazilian Wavy can sway along with you as you groove. 

Vacay - Not sure what it is but when the girls are on vacation the curls come out, whether it’s Eurasian Wavy or Indian Curly we are here for it! But runner up is Brazilian Wavy because every now and then you want to switch up and have curls on the beach and straight hair for dinner. 

Concert - Definitely still depends on the vibe, the outfit and the artist, but Japanese Denim gives a statement when you are singing every word as if you wrote it yourself. 

Date Night - Depends on the date but Brazilian Wavy allows you to be ready for any Thor of date. Whether you straighten it for a classy look or curl it for glam, it give you the ability to do either with ease. 

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Take care of your bundles like you would take care of your hair, I mean if you want them to last of course. It’s not quite hard to take care of them to elongate their life and get multiple wears out of them. If you wear them regularly then you know how much product you put in them or how often you style with hot tools and just like build-up occurs on your hair it will also on your bundles.

1. Wet bundle in lukewarm water

You can either run it under the sink or in a container of water and press it down so it’s fully submerged. At this moment some of the product will begin to come out of the bundle and into the water which is expected.

2. Apply shampoo 

In a downward motion apply shampoo from top to bottom coating the bundle. Begin to work the shampoo into a lather like you would your hair. Rinse all the shampoo out and gently squeeze out excess water.

3. Apply conditioner

In the same way, you applied your shampoo, in a downward motion top to bottom being sure to coat the entire bundle. Finger detangle or use a wide-tooth comb to work the conditioner through. Rinse thoroughly and gently squeeze out excess water.

4. Dry bundle

There are a couple of ways to dry your bundles. You could dry them overnight by laying them out flat on a towel and allowing them to air dry. If you need them a little sooner you could also blow dry them on low heat.