Thursday, October 30, 2008

Curly Weaves

By Marquetta Breslin

If you haven't noticed, more and more women are going natural. For some reason, women with straight hair always want curly hair, and women with curly hair always want straight hair. Even though women with curly hair would rather not have all the curls, a woman with any type of hair can appreciate that natural lift, bounce, and life that can only come from a curly style.

If you have straight hair, you have probably tried curling your hair, but with no luck. Instead, try a curly weave! Curly weaves can be bonded or sewn-in, just like any other weave. The Bohemian curl type of hair works well for some women, but you want to make sure you get 100% high-quality human hair if you plan on wearing your style for more than 4 weeks. Why? The quality of your hair determines a lot of things. The lower the quality of the hair you use, the more likely you'll find yourself dealing with a mess of mats and tangles.

Once your curly weave is in place, you must be certain to take proper care of your weave. Not doing so can result in your curly weave losing its beautiful appearance. Here are some tips to keep in mind when caring for your curly weave:

1. Use a silk scarf at night to wrap around your style and tie behind your neck. This scarf will help reduce stray hairs and keep your style intact while you toss and turn at night.

2. Check with your stylist for tips on caring for your hair at home to keep it looking its best in between touch-ups. Depending on the size of the curls, you may want to braid or twist your natural hair that is left out of the curly weave.

3. Always keep a light oil sheen spray on hand while you have a curly weave in place. If you ever notice your curls becoming limp, or your curly weave loses some of its shine, just dab a little of that spray on to give life back to your curly weave.

As always, a curly weave should only be completed by a salon professional with experience in doing curly weaves. Since there are a number of ways to do a curly weave, make sure to talk with your stylist about your particular hair care needs before completing the style.

If you want to remove your curly weave, you have a few options. It's always best to have your stylist remove the curly weave, because if it's not removed properly, it could cause your hair to get matted and tangled. If you're brave enough to remove it yourself, go very slowly and try not to over-handle your hair. - 15634

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