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Spread the word to your friends. Each one teach one. I see too many bad weaves everyday, and often time it’s on our youth. How dreadful. Seriously, it’s quite simple to install and maintain a decent looking weave…even when you’re bobby pinning tracks into your head. The secret can be kept and you don’t have to walk around looking like you’ve lost your way. Allow me to provide some simple insight…

1. Brush your hair…

It sounds simple but a lot of people seem to forget or just aren’t using the right brush. If you have a weave invest in a decent paddle/wig brush. Brush out your tangles, preferably when the hair is damp. Synthetic hair you can brush dry.

2. Blend well or sew it all up.

At install…be realistic about how close your hair texture matches the weave. I know installing a closure can be tricky, but it can go a long way especially if when you install the weave you have Africa in the front and China in the back. You’re head is not South Sudan, and we do not need conflict. My hair is extra kinky and I refuse to go through the struggle of trying to blend my hair into smooth curls on a daily basis. The purpose of a weave is to have less maintenance, so I sew it all up. Take heed or buy a really good flat iron. 

3. Put the product(s) down and back away.

Good way to mess up a weave is by adding product to it. Do so with great caution. Oil your scalp not the weave. Some human hair can use light oils, especially if you are applying heat, regularly. Otherwise…skip it. A light spritz of water and a good conditioner is all your weave needs. Put the AmPro black gel, JAM!, and Pink Lotion away. Like in the trash away.

4. Know when it’s time to say good-bye.

A bun-do will always trump a bad weave. At the point where half your tracks are bobby pinned in or the hair is fried and dry it’s time to take it out. Depending on the quality of the hair you may be able to restore it for later use, but at this point and time it’s time to take it out and let your scalp breath. If you’re pressed for time, post wash, throw a bun-do in (I show you how to do a marvelous one here http://youtu.be/gLYDwLAvCfA) while you are in between styles. 

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Coloring your hair is an easy way to switch up your look and add a bit of spice. However, whether natural or relaxed using permanent dyes can dry out your hair and cause permanent damage. So how do you add color while keeping your hair healthy? HENNA

Yes, Henna does take a bit longer and needs a bit more clean up however it’s a great healthy alternative to adding lush color to your locks. Speaking of lush, I LOVE Lush Cosmetics henna because it already comes in blocks of cocoa butter that help to condition your hair. You can also purchase the traditional powder format of henna, and just add oil/deep conditioner to the henna. Either forms of henna, you mix down with hot water or tea/coffee depending on the color your trying to achieve and let it sit in your hair for up to 4 hours.

The tricky part is washing out the henna. Patience my friend, patience. Patience is the key to long, healthy hair….seriously. So with patience it’s going to take a few rinses to wash out the henna, because it turns into dusty bits….like washing sand out of your hair. So use a sulfate-free shampoo and rinse…3-4 times. Then condition as normal.

Don’t fret if you don’t achieve the color your want on the first try. Henna builds color up, so it might take a few attempts, especially if you are trying to go lighter. But it’s totally worth it and I LOVE the way my hair feels after I use henna. #JouelzyPutYouOn

Be sure to check my HOW TO HENNA video —-> http://youtu.be/ZsHBU8R32CQ