5 Loc Stages By Month: Differences and How to Maintain

Locs Stage By Month

Sculpting your hair into locs is a time-consuming process yet a worthwhile decision. For a successful loc journey, knowing the different loc stages by month is necessary.  The locs undergo five different stages. It begins from the starter stage, through the budding stage, teen stage, maturity stage, and finally, the rooted stage. These phases take …

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Are Dreads Dirty & How To Keep Hair Clean?

Are Dreads Dirty

Are Dreads Dirty? For the short answer, it is NO! With proper care, dreads are not dirty. I have had clients ask me this very question. For years, dreads have been regarded as dirty and dreadful. But they aren’t. Dreads are gorgeous. They are tightly knotted hair that is low-key, a cool investment. They are …

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Permanent Hair Extensions: The Pros & Cons of Each Type

permanent hair extensions

One contentious term has been sparking controversies among women recently. And that’s none other than permanent hair extensions. Is it a new type of extensions storming the market? Well, it’s nothing out of the ordinary but a way of categorizing long-lasting hair extensions. As an extensions specialist, I’m here to talk about permanent extensions. You’re …

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7 Steps to Choose Hair Extensions Length

hair extension length

Every brand and type of hair extension is available in various lengths. The most common unit of measurement of hair extensions length is inches. While such versatility is great for choice, you need to understand what extension length suits your actual hair length. It’s an important consideration on its own.  As an extensions technician, I …

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How Long Do Tape-in Extensions Last?

Tape-in Extensions

Tape-in extensions can usually last for 8-12 weeks before the need for tape repositioning or replacement arises. The aftercare levels, natural hair growth rate, and tape quality are the main determinants of their longevity. Being a hairstylist, I’ve interacted with ladies despising tape-in extensions because of their service life, as short as two weeks. Upon …

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