• HOW TO CHANGE YOUR STRAIGHT HUMAN HAIR EXTENSION TO A CURLY ONE

    Posted by Karen Ekekwe

    straight hair turned curly

    Over the years, ladies have thought of how to change their different straight extensions to a curly one. Depending on the quality of the hair, you can wash or dye your hair extensions to give you the desired look. However, curling your straight human hair extensions can be time-consuming and can also damage the hair over time, nevertheless, instead of curling your hair daily which takes up precious time and effort you can "boil" it to satisfy your curly taste

    Yes, I said boil your human hair extension. Most of my hair lovers would doubt the effectiveness of this but yes, boiling your hair extensions actually brings out good and lasting curls.

               NOW HERE ARE A FEW STEPS TO ACHIEVE A CURLY HAIR

    Take a large boiling pot and fill it with water, the pot must be large enough for the hair, place the pot of water on a heat source either a gas or an electric stove. The heat should be enough to boil the water.

     1. Add a few drops of extra virgin oil and a palm full of conditioner to the boiling water.

     2. Begin to place the extensions on your perm rods the smaller the perm rods the tighter the curls will be.

     3. Make sure the water is boiling up pretty good, the water should still be boiling but not aggressively.

     4. Once all extensions are in place on the perm rods, carefully place the extensions into the pot of boiling water. The extensions should boil for not less than 21/2hrs

     5. When the time has elapsed, remove the pot from the heat and turn off the heat source.

     6. Bring out the extensions from the pot and air dry overnight.

     7. Once all the extensions are completely dry, remove the extensions from the perm rods one by one until all the perm rods are removed then separate the hair with your hands.

     8. Shampoo and condition the hair before installing.

                  Enjoy your new curly hair!!!

     

       

     

     

     

                

     

     

     

     

  • Human Hair 102

    Posted by Karen Ekekwe

    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.

  • Human Hair 101

    Posted by Karen Ekekwe

    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

    Indian Magic hair- Full head

    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

    BODY WAVE HUMAN HAIR-3 BUNDLE DEAL

    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

    Virgin Peruvian Hair (Straight)- 3 BUNDLES

    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

    malaysian bouncy curls human 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.

  • How to maintain a curly hair

    Posted by Karen Ekekwe

    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. 

  • Reasons Why Straight Hair Rocks

    Posted by Gift Odiete

    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.

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