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inding the best hair in the perfect cut can not only enhance your look, but
transform you into another woman. The main purpose of wearing extensions
is to enhance your hair to its fullest potential, not to cause breakage and
harm to your natural hair.
Unfortunately, all weaves are not created equal. Some don’t last long and, without
care, they can cause major breakage for your natural hair.
Wine hued vixen
This season is all about plum and shades of wine
red. What better way to get an attention grabbing
wine coloured lip, if not to wear it with a simple
braided hair look for that vixen appeal. You can
create a fun look by twisting the braid to any side
of your face for that extra pop.
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Choose a length in hair extensions that you will feel comfortable in.
Create your signature style by blending textures with 100% human hair.
For example, combining wavy hair with curly hair gives you an easy wash-
and-go style. A relaxed texture combined with straight will give you the
perfect blend with lots of body.
Choose textures that work for your lifestyle. Do you work out? Do you like
low maintenance hair? Ask yourself these questions when selecting. You
can also opt for clip-in extensions for a temporary style.
Think about how often you would want to change your style with your
extensions. For a natural part, leave some of your natural hair out. For
alternating between lots of body and sleek strands, opt for curly or wavy
textures.
Don’t be afraid of color! Choose a color that compliments your skin tone
and one that you can easily maintain.
Hair extension care:
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Maintenance is key. Treat your extensions as you would your natural hair.
However, you should take your extensions down every eight weeks.
Every six months, you should also give your hair a break from extensions
for at least two to four weeks.
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Avoid hairline breakage at all costs! Take care of your natural hair. Try
to leave out ample hair around the edges to avoid added tension around
your hairline. Tight braids applied close to your hairline with tracks sewn
on them can easily break or cause further damage, like tractional
alopecia.
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When getting extensions, always use premium hair. Using 100% virgin
Indian hair, with cuticles running in one direction, from root to tip, will
ensure that you will be able to reuse the hair multiple times.
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These types of products will weigh the hair down and make your hair
extensions stiff so avoid at all costs:
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Spritz
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Oil sheens
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Products containing alcohol
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Heavy leave-in conditioners
o Mousse
o Pomades
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Shampoo hair in the shower in a downward motion to keep hair from
tangling. Air dry or use a diffuser for curly hair, for straight styles use your blow dryer
and a vent brush and flat iron until sleek. Make sure your base braids are fully dry to
avoid braid mildew.
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HF Magazine Edition 1, Volume 1.
Toks Fahm-Ajayi
Owner/Creative Director, TressesByToks
Words by Akudo Abengowe, Makeup by House of Tara, Hair by Jerryplus, Models by Isis Agency, Photography by Mouss Moussa.
When choosing hair:
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