BET Beauty Lounge: Tippi Shorter

BET Beauty Lounge with celebrity stylist and hair expert Tippi Shorter.

Weaves & Extensions - Celebrity Stylist, Tippi Shorter, has styled a dream list of starlets and performers including Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé and Jada Pinkett Smith. As a veteran in the beauty industry with over 15 years under her belt, we asked Shorter to break down the science of maintaining immaculate weaves and extensions.

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Weaves & Extensions - Celebrity Stylist, Tippi Shorter, has styled a dream list of starlets and performers including Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé and Jada Pinkett Smith. As a veteran in the beauty industry with over 15 years under her belt, we asked Shorter to break down the science of maintaining immaculate weaves and extensions.

Clip Appeal - They should be treated with care. Shampoo, condition, air dry and lay in tissue paper or a lingerie bag.

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Clip Appeal - They should be treated with care. Shampoo, condition, air dry and lay in tissue paper or a lingerie bag.

Smooth Operator - Tangles can mostly be attributed to the quality of hair chosen. If you use packaged hair, you will only get one use out of it, so use little to no products in the hair... Indian, Malaysian or Brazilian hair tangles less and lasts for a few applications with little product use. Use products with no alcohol and brush regularly.

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Smooth Operator - Tangles can mostly be attributed to the quality of hair chosen. If you use packaged hair, you will only get one use out of it, so use little to no products in the hair... Indian, Malaysian or Brazilian hair tangles less and lasts for a few applications with little product use. Use products with no alcohol and brush regularly.

At-Home Care - I really like <i>Pantene Relaxed and Natural</i> shampoo and conditioner for weaves. It’s thick enough to really penetrate and soften the extensions. The <i>Ojon Daily Intensive Shine Treatment</i> and the <i>Ojon Glossing Mist</i> work well also.

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At-Home Care - I really like <i>Pantene Relaxed and Natural</i> shampoo and conditioner for weaves. It’s thick enough to really penetrate and soften the extensions. The <i>Ojon Daily Intensive Shine Treatment</i> and the <i>Ojon Glossing Mist</i> work well also.

Customized Tresses - Indian and Malaysian hair work well with thick, curly and wavy hair. For kinky textures, you should go to a custom blend place and have your texture matched.

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Customized Tresses - Indian and Malaysian hair work well with thick, curly and wavy hair. For kinky textures, you should go to a custom blend place and have your texture matched.

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Fuse or Sew? - I like both methods. Fusion works well for thin, fine hair if you want length and fullness. Sewn-ins work well for thick, long hair. They both last about the same length of time.

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Fuse or Sew? - I like both methods. Fusion works well for thin, fine hair if you want length and fullness. Sewn-ins work well for thick, long hair. They both last about the same length of time.

Do Away With Dandruff - I love the Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo for a dry and itchy scalp.

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Do Away With Dandruff - I love the Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo for a dry and itchy scalp.

Get Gorgeous Hair - I have my own hair line. Most of my clients have worn my hair line at some point for tours, shows, TV and photo shoots.

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Get Gorgeous Hair - I have my own hair line. Most of my clients have worn my hair line at some point for tours, shows, TV and photo shoots.