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Mistakes black women make when it comes to weaves, extensions and braids
March 7, 2008 - Follow me on Twitter
This is part 3 of my recent discussion with Amoy Pitters of Amoy’s Beauty Salon in New York City.
There are many black women who decide to opt for extensions and weaves to add to the length and volume of their hair. Unlike the Hollywood and supermodel crowd; and many Caucasians, Asian and non-black Latinas who have recently discovered the magic of extensions, black women have been using this little hair trick for many decades now.
It’s true that nothing creates a more dramatic effect than extensions or weaves, but you really need to know how to take care of them or they can look quite unflattering.
Amoy Pitters’ tips on adding weaves and extensions:
* Weaves and extensions should never be worn months on end.
* This is the most expensive hair style for black women and it should not be seen as a cop-out to a chemical relaxer.
* Weaves and extensions must be renewed every 8-10 weeks. If you have chemically relaxed hair, you should change you hair pieces when you get your touch up done.
* When it comes to choosing the hair, opt for human hair instead of synthetic hair. It might cost more, but the results are more natural.
* Choose the right texture and colour to match your hair. In other words, if you have natural Afro hair that has not been chemically relaxed, avoid buying hair that is too silky-straight.
* For a more natural look, opt for hair pieces to enhance your natural hair instead of a full weave.
* If you wear a weave of extensions, you still need weekly deep conditioning treatments.
* Many women don’t understand that a weave and extensions are a serious financial commitment since most hairdressers charge several hundreds of dollars for them.
Amoy Pitters’ tips on wearing braids:
* Many women who wear braids get them done way too tight and in the long run these women tend to lose the hair around their forehead.
* In some case, women with braids will experience permanent hair loss and baldness around the forehead area because of long term braids.
* In the long run, braids will weaken the hair and subsequently cause the hair to snap off because the hair is constantly pulled.
* Proper hair washing is very tricky when you wear braids and it makes proper scalp washing and massaging almost impossible. Scalp stimulus is essential for hair growth and this is something women who wear long term braids are missing out on.
* All in all, braids can be used for a short period of time as a corrective measure, but in the long run, it’s not the healthiest hair style for black women.
* Amoy also adds, that braids MUST be redone every month!
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