Hair Weaves: Do's & Dont's

Head Game: Hair Weaves Do's and Dont's

Do: Foxy Kink - Do use coiled hair extensions to enhance your natural locks or to sport a bush that you otherwise would not be able to achieve.

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Do: Foxy Kink - Do use coiled hair extensions to enhance your natural locks or to sport a bush that you otherwise would not be able to achieve.

Don't: Bye Bye Baby - Don’t overextend your “baby hair” or edges in an attempt to blend in your hair weave.  Instead, choose a style that allows your hair to mesh well with the extensions.

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Don't: Bye Bye Baby - Don’t overextend your “baby hair” or edges in an attempt to blend in your hair weave. Instead, choose a style that allows your hair to mesh well with the extensions.

Do: Silky Smooth - Do smooth your hair seamlessly into your hair attachment if you decide to wear a ponytail extension. This simple look can easily go wrong.

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Do: Silky Smooth - Do smooth your hair seamlessly into your hair attachment if you decide to wear a ponytail extension. This simple look can easily go wrong.

Don't: Overload - While it’s important not to have a sparse weave, it’s just as imperative that you don’t overdo it either. Too much hair simply looks lioness.

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Don't: Overload - While it’s important not to have a sparse weave, it’s just as imperative that you don’t overdo it either. Too much hair simply looks lioness.

Do: Super Woman - Even if you have long hair, do add hair extensions that are well-matched to your hair color to extend the length or add volume.

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Do: Super Woman - Even if you have long hair, do add hair extensions that are well-matched to your hair color to extend the length or add volume.

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Don't: Chopper Style - Don’t blunt cut the ends of your added hair if you want it to look authentic. Super-even ends are a weave give-away.

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Don't: Chopper Style - Don’t blunt cut the ends of your added hair if you want it to look authentic. Super-even ends are a weave give-away.

Do: Color Power - Want to change your hair color or add highlights without damaging your real hair? Do use weave to try a new color or add highlights.

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Do: Color Power - Want to change your hair color or add highlights without damaging your real hair? Do use weave to try a new color or add highlights.

Don't: Peek-a-Boo - Don’t forget to keep in mind that hair has movement. Be sure that unattractive edges will be covered at all times.

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Don't: Peek-a-Boo - Don’t forget to keep in mind that hair has movement. Be sure that unattractive edges will be covered at all times.

Do: Cream of the Crop - Do invest in quality hair if you plan to keep it for a while and you want the option of washing it. Cheap hair does not last as long, nor does it style as well.

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Do: Cream of the Crop - Do invest in quality hair if you plan to keep it for a while and you want the option of washing it. Cheap hair does not last as long, nor does it style as well.

Don't: Mix & Botch - Don’t wear extensions that do not match your hair’s texture. Relax your hair well to match straight weaves and curl your hair to match curly weaves.

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Don't: Mix & Botch - Don’t wear extensions that do not match your hair’s texture. Relax your hair well to match straight weaves and curl your hair to match curly weaves.

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Do: Rainbow Bright - If you work in an arena that will allow bold hair colors, just use a full wig rather than trying to dye your hair and add extensions to match.

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Do: Rainbow Bright - If you work in an arena that will allow bold hair colors, just use a full wig rather than trying to dye your hair and add extensions to match.

Don't: No Show - Don’t ever wear a lace front wig with the glued lace showing. Never wear extensions with the track weft or adhesive visible.

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Don't: No Show - Don’t ever wear a lace front wig with the glued lace showing. Never wear extensions with the track weft or adhesive visible.