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Thursday, October 30, 2008

All About Curly Weaves

By Marquetta Breslin

If you're unhappy with your natural hair, you may fall into one of these two categories: If your hair is curly, you want straight hair. If your hair is straight, you desire curly locks. This is normal for all women. No matter what type of hair you have, you know that there's nothing like the life, lift, and bounce that can only come from a beautiful curly hairstyle.

You may be wondering how you can get beautiful, curly locks, without having naturally curly hair. Try a curly weave. Curly weaves can be either bonded or sewn-in. When you're looking for hair for your curly weave, there are two choices: synthetic and human hair. Synthetic hair is great if you're only going to wear the style for a short period of time. If you're looking for something long-term, like 4 to 8 weeks, then you should definitely consider 100% human hair.

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. Talk to your stylist about caring for your curly weave in between salon visits. If your curls are long enough, you can twist or braid the pieces of your natural hair that are left out of the weave.

3. If your curly weave ever loses shine or the curls start to fall, be sure to use a light oil sheen spray. This will invigorate the curls and bring shine back to your curly weave.

Only an experienced salon professional should complete your curly weave, because curly weaves can be damaging to the hair if not completed correctly. Always ask your stylist for their recommendations for your particular type of hairstyle.

You should have your curly weave removed only by a professional stylist to ensure the hair does not get tangled or matted. If you plan on removing the style yourself, take extra care not to over-handle the hair in order to keep it from tangling.

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