WONDER IN WAVES,
Largo, MD
Tiaira Sellman of Drake’s Place in Largo, MD created a textured mane using human hair extensions…
Look like you’ve just stepped off a tropical beach with this daring coiffure detailed with strands in a luscious cerulean hue. Hair is cleansed with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, then a botanical oil is applied to the scalp. The mane is molded down and placed under a hood dryer for 45 minutes. Blue human-hair extensions are bonded into the mane and strands are smoothed at the crown with a flat iron. Luxurious lengths are then spiraled using a large-barrel curling iron.
GUEST WEAVE/
WIG ARTIST
Ellin LaVar
When she isn’t promoting her hair care line or working in her New York salon, LaVar Hair Designs, the celeb stylist keeps busy styling her top clients including Oprah Winfrey and Naomi Campbell.
REAL-WEAR TIPS
Hair pro Ellin LaVar gives you some must-know tips on styling extensions…
WORK WITH TEXTURE “I find my weave clients are looking for textures that require minimal maintenance. Body waves are great for going from straight to curly and, when worn big and voluminous it requires little maintenance.”
GO WITH COLOR DEPTH “It will be all about tones and depth: rich reds, bold golds and chocolate-swirl brunettes. We are moving away from the in-your-face color contrasting streaks.”
I have been wearing full head weaves for about 3 years now. I wear them becuase I am in college and have a hectic schedule. I want to go natural but really would like to wait until I am out of college next year. Since I have been wearing the weaves my edges have became super thin. I recently purchased some coconut oil. Is there a way to get my edges to be full again?
Hi Mrs. Smith: Hair products help you sustain hair that has already grown. According to mane pro Jacqueline Tarrant, the growth process takes place inside your body. Protein is important and so are vitamins A,C, E, B6 and B12. Take care of yourself and keep your hair moisturized.
Hi, I am seeking to do a medium bob hair weave
What kind of human hair should I purchase?
Do you know of any hair salon in Harlem NY that do a
Great job? Affordable.
Hi Terah: If you’re leaving any of your hair out, it’s important to match the color and texture of the extensions to your Natural hair. For product suggestions, take a look at the current issue of SBH! We also feature work from many New York-based salons.
[...] style that you’ve had your eye on. Owner of J Spot Salon in Atlanta, GA, celebrity weave pro Derek J, said, “A weave is great because it gives your natural hair and edges a rest and allows your hair [...]
I’m getting a sew-in. How should I get my hair braided,how much of my hair should I leave unbraided?So that I can pull it up in a ponytail or wear it in various styles so the braids or tracks won’t show?
Straight to the back
Hi Tara: According to celeb weave pro Dr. Boogie, it’s all about the way your hair is parted and the way the braids are created. Consult a professional weaver who will be able to help you achieve the look you want.
[...] style that you’ve had your eye on. Owner of J Spot Salon in Atlanta, GA, celebrity weave pro Derek J, said, “A weave is great because it gives your natural hair and edges a rest and allows your hair [...]
If I put glue on my hair weave to hold it in place how long should I leave it in before taking it out? And if the weave glue does not work 100% on removal of the weave what should I do? I’m talking about human hair weaves. Can I take smi-permranent liquid hair color already in a bottle and mix it with a separate liquid deverloper to make the hair color last longer in my hair?
where can i find the milkyway saga remy invisible part closure weave? the straight hair, not curly. its featured on pg 18 in the collectors edition. i live in union, nj 07083. pls help!
Hi Toya: The company who makes the MilkyWay Saga Remy Invisible Part Closure is Shake-N-Go.
TO HAVE A BEAUTIFUL HAIR WEAVE OR NATURAL IS IT A CONSTANT BATTLE TO STAY IN A SALON CHAIR JUST TO LOOK PRESENTABLE I HAVE TRIED TO TAKE CARE OF MY HAIR MYSELF IT IS JUST KILLING ME THE LENGHTH I WILL GO JUST TO MAINTAIN AN IMAGE OF HAVING BEAUTIFUL VERY FRUSTATING VERY COSTLY
Hi Acacia: We think you’ll like the “Wallet-Friendly Weaves” feature in the May 2012 issue of SBH…on stands now!
[...] style that you’ve had your eye on. Owner of J Spot Salon in Atlanta, GA, celebrity weave pro Derek J, said, “A weave is great because it gives your natural hair and edges a rest and allows your hair [...]
Hi! I have an eleven y/o daughter with chin length layered hair. Ive been in the process of trying to grow her hair back out, but its hard keeping the flat irons out of her hair since i cant just whip it into a ponytail anymore. Any suggestion?
Hi Lonniqk: We are consulting our hair pros and we’ll have an answer for you very soon!