Following the last blog post (https://sntcollections.com/blogs/inpiration/human-hair-101), we would be talking about how to care for your Straight, Curly and Wavy human hair extensions.

Maintaining your human hair extension is really simple if you follow instructions. These guidelines would save you the stress of going to meet your stylist every time you want your hair taken care of.

Straight and Wavy Hair

1. Ignore the "don't brush your human hair" people and please brush your hair often(with a wide tooth comb). You are to treat your human hair extension the way you'll treat your natural hair.

2. Apply argan oil once or twice a week.

3. Use alcohol-free styling aids, such as mousse, gel and hairspray in moderation.

4. For wavy hair, spray hair with a leave-in conditioner or diluted curl activator solution and air-dry hair for the best wave formation.

5. Avoid using heat unnecessarily on your human hair extension

Curly Hair

1. Brush hair often with a wide tooth comb.

2. When conditioning, always make use of leave-in conditioner.

3. Apply water to maintain curls.

4. After the installation of your human hair, it is advisable not to wear it for more than 14-25 days.

5. When going to bed, tie the hair up and put it in a satin/silk scarf to avoid tangling. 

6. Wash your human hair after the first installment.

Have questions? Feel free to let us know in the comment section.

Good afternoon lovers of quality human hair extensions. Today's lecture (HUMAN HAIR 101) would be on the basics of human hair extensions. To begin, it is best to know the types of human hair and their differences. There are various types of human hair and knowing them would aid selection process.

Virgin hair

Well just like the name implies "virgin" this means pure like it has never been processed or treated with any form of chemicals. It comes in its natural state and can be bleached, dyed and processed. Note also that the way you treat your hair is the same way you treat your natural hair. This is the general term used to describe human hair, there can be virgin Malaysian hair, Peruvian and Indian hair.

Types of human hair

1. Indian Hair

This is the most adaptable hair and is readily available, this hair is naturally airy and can be curled and styled easily. Even with little products applied to it, it moves effortlessly and blends well with most hair textures. A change in weather can affect the hair so it is advisable to purchase anti-frizz in order to protect the hair.

2. Brazilian Hair

This is the "in" hair, it is the most sought hair mostly because of its softness, durability, and density. The volume of this type of human hair, it is advisable to use as many bundles to make the hair full. It is also less likely to form into a mass of small, tight curls.

3. Peruvian Hair

This is a multi-purpose weave and is extremely soft, you can have up to 5 bundles on your hair and still feel light. It has a more coarse texture than Indian or Brazilian hair and is preferred by a lot of people.

4. Malaysian Hair

Due to its texture, this hair is highly sought after and mostly worn by celebrities. The Malaysian hair is extremely luxurious and is shiny (just the right amount of shine). The Malaysian hair holds curls perfectly well even without the use of products, it doesn't swell in humid conditions making it low maintenance. For the busy woman, this is the perfect hair for you.

All you need to know about the types of human hair. Have a question? Post it in the comment section.

A curly human hair extension isn't your average human hair, in the sense that it requires more care and if anything less is given the curls might not last as long as expected. Here are a few tips that would help keep amazing, long lasting, curly hair extension.

BRUSHING YOUR CURLY HAIR

1. Detangle your hair carefully

2. Finger comb your hair gently to maintain the curls

When moisturizing, it is advisable to condition your human hair with a regular conditioner and also make use of deep conditioning treatment. This helps to provide the moisture the curly locks need and prevent future damage. N/B; Use a detangling brush

APPLYING CURL CREAM (ARGAN OIL)

This would help your curl locks look even more gorgeous as it gives the hair shine and further enhances texture. Spray your hair with plain water or leave-in conditioner to maintain the curls. 

STYLING/DRYING CURLY WAVES

To make your curls look best, it is advisable to let it air-dry. To maintain the curls on your human hair, it is advisable to reduce the heat on the hair (heat can't be 100% avoided but it can be reduced).

STEPS TO WASHING CURLY HAIR

1. Apply oil before shampoo

2. Section and wash

3. Lather once with a sulfate-free shampoo

4. Follow up with conditioner 

5. Dry hair with a microfiber towel or t-shirt

If this article has helped in anyway, feel free to leave a comment. Further suggestions and tips are welcome. 

Straight hair is an often-coveted, universally flattering hair type. It’s always in style, and it gives a sleek, put-together look to the person wearing it. There are many reasons to fall in love with straight hair. It is very on -trend, versatile and simple. The clean appearance of straight hair frames the face beautifully. Unfortunately there's no place to hide mistakes in fine straight hair and thin hair. Below are few reasons why straight hair rocks:

• A timeless look: Straight hair never truly goes out of style, meaning that your easy-to-maintain locks will always be in vogue.
• Get Experimental: It is very convenient to mould straight hair into any hairstyle. In fact, most of the styling ideas go best with straight hair.

• Easy to maintain: straight hair makes it easy to brush and go! Other hair types take more work but straight haired girls are blessed with the ability to roll out of bed and take on the world –with minimal hair-styling effort required.
• Shine all day everyday: The hair cuticles lie much flatter with straight hairstyles than they do with curly hair, meaning that your locks are more likely to look shiny and glossy!

• Less Heat:  Less heat is needed to style straight hair because you’re not trying to tame wild waves and curls –this means your hair will be less damaged as a result!
• Things wash out of it easily (shampoo, peanut butter, marinara sauce etc)
• Best hair for working professionals: It gives a very corporate look without much time investment for setting it every day. 

• Long, straight hair can frame your face, highlighting your best features — such as your eyes, your cheekbones, your lips — while drawing attention away from those features you don’t want to emphasize.

Everyone wants to achieve that natural hair extension look. Hair extensions should flow with your natural hair seamlessly if doing a partial sew in and blend so well that others are not able to tell that you are actually wearing extensions. Or you can get bundles and a closure or frontal to match flawlessly. When purchasing hair extensions there are three things you should keep in mind:

• Texture of the hair

• Length of the hair

• Color of the hair

 Texture Of The Hair

Consider the texture of your hair, is your hair straight, wavy or curly? Choose your hair extensions according to the texture of your hair, avoid wearing curly extensions if you have straight or wavy hair as it will not look attractive and may even be difficult for you to manage. If you choose a hair texture that does not match your natural hair, then your hair extensions will not look as natural or blend with your hair. Needless to say, you will have to buy hair extensions according to the texture of your hair.

Length of the hair

No matter what your reason for getting extensions is, it's important to choose the right length. Here are some things to consider when deciding on hair extension lengths. Before you decide on a length, be sure to consider whether you want wavy/curly or straight hair extensions. Wavy/curly extensions tend to look slightly shorter than straight extensions due to the texture of the hair. If you are planning to opt for Wavy/curly extensions, you may want to go one size longer than you would if you're planning to buy straight extensions. Also, keep in mind that wavy/curly extensions tend to feel heavier than straight extensions when you wear them. Comfort is another factor to consider when trying to decide on a length that is right for your hair extensions.

Color of the hair

One of the problems that most women have with extensions are the fact that they do not perfectly blend into their natural hair because the color is just slightly off. A perfect color match means your hair extensions will blend seamlessly with your hair and look very natural. When purchasing ombre extensions simply match the base color of the extensions to your own hair color and then choose the ombre color you want. If you have short or medium length hair, you will be able to wear ombre hair extensions without already having your own hair ombre. (No chemicals required, no money spent on color at the salon).