Let the weave look natural
EVER seen the dark skinned sister with a blonde mane of hair going down to her waist? Not exactly a subtle way of saying, “It is not mine!†Ladies, your weave should not advertise itself on you unless the manufacturer is paying you for it! Here is how you can achieve that natural-looking weave;
By Lydia Namubiru
EVER seen the dark skinned sister with a blonde mane of hair going down to her waist? Not exactly a subtle way of saying, “It is not mine!†Ladies, your weave should not advertise itself on you unless the manufacturer is paying you for it! Here is how you can achieve that natural-looking weave;
Mind the texture
“Select extension hair that matches your hair texture,†advises Ellin La Var, a celebrity hair stylist and maker of the Ellin La Var hair care products. I guess that means no shiny hair extensions for a Ugandan sister. For sh50000, you will get a human hair extension that looks like African hair. Try shop 57 at the Pioneer mall.
The colour matters
The beauty about a weave is that you can experiment with all sorts of colours but perhaps colouring your weave yellow is a too much. Choose a colour that just blends in with that of your natural hair as it will show at the roots.
A good foundation
The cornrows onto which the weave is to be sown should be well done to ensure that the bumps and lumps do not show in the final look.
Less is best
You do not have to weave in the whole piece if it will look like a bulky mass. La Var says adding too much hair is also unhealthy. “The weight of the added hair stresses your natural hair and can cause damage to the hair follicles and over time even cause traction baldness,†she cautions.
A flattering style
Choose a style that not only suits but also flatters you. “The shape of you head, face and hairline should be considered when choosing a style,†La Var tipped readers of the Ebony magazine in the November 2007 issue.
A seamless finish
A common good practice is to leave out a portion of your natural hair which is then styled to cover the bumps where the weave begins.
Good care
“You have to keep washing, drying and oiling it,†says Juliet Kembabazi, a hair dresser in Makindye. La Var advises washing and conditioning every two weeks using a moisturising and detangling shampoo. Ladies with weaves who Essence talked to recommended products like Pink lotion and Virgin oil for weave care.
Do not keep it too long
Never keep a weave in for longer than three to four weeks or your hair will begin to lock and mat,†La Var advises. Betty Nanfuka, a hairdresser in Daisy’s acrcade, recommends two months tops, just so that the question: “where did you have your weave done?†is never asked.
EVER seen the dark skinned sister with a blonde mane of hair going down to her waist? Not exactly a subtle way of saying, “It is not mine!†Ladies, your weave should not advertise itself on you unless the manufacturer is paying you for it! Here is how you can achieve that natural-looking weave;
Mind the texture
“Select extension hair that matches your hair texture,†advises Ellin La Var, a celebrity hair stylist and maker of the Ellin La Var hair care products. I guess that means no shiny hair extensions for a Ugandan sister. For sh50000, you will get a human hair extension that looks like African hair. Try shop 57 at the Pioneer mall.
The colour matters
The beauty about a weave is that you can experiment with all sorts of colours but perhaps colouring your weave yellow is a too much. Choose a colour that just blends in with that of your natural hair as it will show at the roots.
A good foundation
The cornrows onto which the weave is to be sown should be well done to ensure that the bumps and lumps do not show in the final look.
Less is best
You do not have to weave in the whole piece if it will look like a bulky mass. La Var says adding too much hair is also unhealthy. “The weight of the added hair stresses your natural hair and can cause damage to the hair follicles and over time even cause traction baldness,†she cautions.
A flattering style
Choose a style that not only suits but also flatters you. “The shape of you head, face and hairline should be considered when choosing a style,†La Var tipped readers of the Ebony magazine in the November 2007 issue.
A seamless finish
A common good practice is to leave out a portion of your natural hair which is then styled to cover the bumps where the weave begins.
Good care
“You have to keep washing, drying and oiling it,†says Juliet Kembabazi, a hair dresser in Makindye. La Var advises washing and conditioning every two weeks using a moisturising and detangling shampoo. Ladies with weaves who Essence talked to recommended products like Pink lotion and Virgin oil for weave care.
Do not keep it too long
Never keep a weave in for longer than three to four weeks or your hair will begin to lock and mat,†La Var advises. Betty Nanfuka, a hairdresser in Daisy’s acrcade, recommends two months tops, just so that the question: “where did you have your weave done?†is never asked.