Here is a hair update on my FABULOUS weave! I decided to curl the hair for my friend's wedding, which FYI was absolutely beautiful! I used a curling wand and a heat protector to create luscious curls. I will do a how-to video very soon to show you the whole process. In the meantime, here is a little something showing you my final look along with a few pictures :)
I'm very excited about the hair, if you want to know more about where I purchased it and who installed it, please send me an email or leave a comment below!
I recently discovered an alternative way to purchase hair and I'm so excited to share it with you. In Canada, buying a decent weave can run you broke! My Canadian ladies can attest to that. If you want your hair to look good for a month or two, you will easily fork out $100-$200 in hair alone! Keep in mind that after the first wear, the hair doesn't look that great, so no reusing possible! And we have to admit that is a drag!
I was looking up Virgin Brazilian Hair online, when I stumbled upon a hair video review! This lady TrishJordiscussed hair that she purchased from a vendor. That got me curious. Could I find a vendor myself that sold quality hair for cheap? I first researched on eBay and wasn't able to find anything that felt right.
Then, one afternoon, I stumbled (I stumble a lot, as you can see) upon this website: http://luvinhair.en.alibaba.com/, and found the wonderful Amy Chan. From the first hello, she was very helpful and did not pressure me into purchasing from her. She was very straightforward about the prices and easy to talk to. Heaven knows I bombarded her with questions, and she patiently and promptly answered them all.
Since I was making a hair investment (as the hair is supposed to last over a year, if taken care of), I decided to purchase the Virgin Brazilian Body Wave in 18', 20' and 22'. Long hair don't care!!
Now, what is the difference between a vendor and buying it from a distributor?
When you purchase from a vendor, you cut many of the costs. First the distribution costs, as well as the packaging costs. Also most vendor have their own factories, so you know where the hair is from.
The hair I purchased is also unprocessed, meaning that it has no chemicals (dye or perm) and has usually never been ironed or curled.
Hair can be virgin but not unprocessed, which means no chemicals came in contact with the hair, but it could have been flat ironed or curled to have a certain pattern.
Below is a video of the hair when I received it. I sent the money to Amy on Wednesday January 30th, 2013 at about 8pm (Eastern Standard Time) and received it on Friday February 1, 2013 at about 5pm. Talk about service! And during those two days, Amy provided me with the tracking number and was open to all my correspondence.
Previously to installing the hair, I washed it with conditioner and let it air dry. Once dried, I moisturized it with some Coconut oil to give this wet look. Below is another video!
Thank you to Diana for the amazing hair styling! Give her a shout if you are in the Montreal area. Her number, once again: 514-686-4621
If you need any further information on the hair, on Amy, or on Diana you can simply leave a comment or shoot me an email.
A friend asked me post a tutorial on how to make the perfect hair wrap. Below you will find my version :).
To wrap your hair, you will need: -A brush -Some bobby pins -Wrapping material - silk or satin -Sleeping bonnet or sleeping cap (preferably satin or silk)
My hair has been blow dried and flat ironed.
(I will be attending a wedding in a few weeks and wanted to see the length of my hair to figure out my look.)
Pardon my voice, it's a bit different, especially in the beginning - I've been sick for the last week and my voice has been affected.
It's time for a small celebration! I've reached over 1000 views!!!
I want to thank you all for supporting my page!! And to say thank you, here is my first video blog, as promised.
Here is the list of the products used in this video:
-TRESEmmé: Climate Control conditioner -Urban Therapy - Twisted Sista: de-frizz conditioner -Profectiv: Growth Restoration Oil Stimulant -Doo-Gro: Mega Thick Anti-Thinning Growth Lotion -Doo-Gro: Medicated Hair Vitalizer - Mega Thick Anti-Thinning Formula -Organix: Nourishing Coconut Milk - Anti-Breaking Serum
I will review some of my new products once I've tried them more than once, promise :D
Enjoy the video and....stay beautiful, as always!!!
xoxo
-Lexi
P.S. Little shoutout to my new Twitter followers: @InLvWithTexture and @NaturalistaLove!! Also, please support my cousin and her Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/chery818?feature=watch
I just want to take a few seconds to wish you all health, happiness, joy, love and beautiful luscious hair for 2013!
Now, a little hair talk! Winters are very rough here in Montreal, so weaves are a practical way to rock a beautiful hairdo and protect my natural. Also, I'm a person who loves to change my look but would never purposely damage my hair, so a weave is sometimes the perfect solution!!
4 weeks ago, I decided to go for a more edgy look, so I decided to have my girl Diana hook me up with a fully weave with a bang! And it came out AMAZING!!
Below are a few pictures of her work. For her contact information go to the 'Go To Hair Places' section. If you are in the Montreal area, give her a call, she's really good and VERY reasonable!!
Hair from the back
Hair from the front
I'm wearing Milky Way 100% Human Hair 14 inches in colours 1 and 27 (one pack of each). There is also some blonde under my bang :)
Hair again :)
Weave :)
Here is a small hair tip to manage straight weaves. Do not wash it with conditioner. We need to remember that these human hair come from straight haired people who, as opposed to us curly folks, secrete oil through their hair follicles. Our hair is dried, theirs is oily. That's how it goes! So to keep the hair looking shiny, and weightless wash it with a good shampoo. Once your hair is fully dried and flat ironed, it will look as good as new!!
Also, wearing a weave is NO EXCUSE for not oiling your hair. Get that pointy tip oil bottle and oil that scalp! Since you won't be able to wash your hair with conditioner, you need to make sure scalp stays moisturized.
Furthermore, wrap your weave like you do your natural locks and you will be good to go...to dreamland that is!!
One last weave/braid piece of advice: remove your braids/weave within 6 weeks of installation. Once you pass the 6 weeks mark, your hair starts to knot and fuse together, which can result in serious breakage and hair damage. Since following this tip, I've seen a HUMONGOUS improvement in the quality and quantity of my hair growth!
Tomorrow night, I will post a makeup review on one of my favorite brands...keep an eye out for it!!!
As the holiday season approaches, many of you will be going on a long awaited (and let's face it long needed) VACATION!! A little holiday in the sun is definitely remedy for the soul! So I thought I would give you guys some advice on how to manage your curly hair in the hot sun.
First things first, hydrating and moisturizing your hair is key. Between the salt water, chlorine and sun, your will go through hell and back, causing some serious dryness. So make sure you have your hair lotion, hair oil and grease handy.
Second thing to remember is to wash your hair with clean water! Before going to Cuba, I learned this amazing trick from a natural hair blog. Rinse your hair with clean water before going to the beach, that way your hair will absorb less salt water when you head to la playa! Also, after a dip in the pool or a swim in the ocean, you should wash your hair with a little conditioner, et voila, your hydrated bouncy curls will be ready for an evening out.
Another important thing to consider is UV protection. Your eyes and skin aren't the only thing you need to protect from the sun. Before my trip down south, I found this amazing little spray from Organix. The Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil: Weightless Healing Dry Oil not only heals split ends and prevent frizz, but it also provides UV protection! The added bonus is that it's neither greasy or heavy. I have heard a lot of good things about the Organix collection. And that product did not disappoint. Look for more Organix product review in the near future! All you have to do is spray the product over your styled locks and you are good to go.
Must Haves Cheat Sheet For Your Trip:
Conditioner*
Hair Oil and/or hair lotion*
Hair grease*
Hair U/V protection*
Styling curl activator* (if needed) - Or any other styling product (If you want to rock a from, no need for the activator)
For all of those heading down south, bon voyage!! And be gentle to those locks of yours!
-Stay beautiful xoxo
P.S. I will post a little something about my favorite makeup this weekend! Keep an eye out for that!
I've written something new on my other blog, please go check it out. And feel free to comment if you have been through something similar. Writing has always been my way of coping with things, and this is no different. Beats crying about things, that's for sure. Hope you like it, here is the link:
