Friday, June 02, 2006



How to get get the
celebrity look by braids or weaves


Who else wants to look
like a celebrity???


Change your look
change your life is it a weave or braid











Weaving Definition



1) Creating
cornrows (braids that lie across the head) and using them as a base to
support extensions.



2) Attaching
special weave extensions to cornrows using a sewing method



3) Creating
a look that takes advantage of the way in which hair hangs and overlaps,
thereby concealing all stitching















Braiding Definition



(1)
interweaving three or more strands of hair to create corded
sections, that lie flat across the scalp or fall away from the scalp



(2)
blending in extensions at the same time to add colour texture and
length to your locks






The Look



BRAIDS:



Definitely urban, totally chic but most of all INDIVIDUAL. With any number of
looks on offer, braids are a classic form of self-expression. Your own
interpretation is the key to creating that signature braid style. For example
you could go for the simplicity of poker straight cornrows or opt for any
combination of crazy curved and geometric patterns. You could blend in some hair
extensions that are straight or curly black blue red or virtually any colour
under the earth. For the ends you could seal them right to the bottom or leave
them partially “unbraided” so that sections of hair hang free.



Regardless of the look braids have a timeless look they are not just attractive,
they’re highly practical, hence their lastly credibility. In the same way that
denim jeans don’t go out of fashion, so it is with braids. Good to know you can
never go wrong with a classic braid style.



Weaves


In a
word: ANYTHING, indisputably the number one choice for celebrity reinventions,
the word, the world of weaves is a ‘style-sphere’ of infinite possibility.


A
Full Weave, when nearly all the natural hair is cornrowed and covered with
extension hair, offer the most complete transformation. Maybe you fancy bronzed
waves á lá Beyonce, Farah Fawcett flicks or Aphrodite curls that cascade all the
way down to there? No problem you’ve got it! A full weave is a kin to the best
and most natural wig you can wear.


A
partial weave when some of your hair is left unbraided and therefore free to
blend with the extension hair, offer semi transformations. Partial weaves are
perfect for adding sections of colour, length and volume all the while keeping
your natural hair on show. Take Beverly knight trademark cool sections of
colour, for example, or Britney’s amazingly lustrous golden locks – these looks
are aided with weaves.



Pros and cons of weaves and braids



Braids

Braids














PROS




CONS



·

Braids are timeless
.
A sure way to make contemporary and cultural statement



·

Braids are low maintenance
.
Live your life in braids shop, swim or slouch around. You're are
unrestricted. Simply wash when needed, condition regular and go!



·

Braids are very affordable
.
A bundle of synthetic braid hair can cost as little as £5. add it to the £35
styling fee and you have a fab hairdo that will last up to three months for
under £50



·
if
overly tight, braids can cause hair loss
.
Ensure that your stylist knows what they’re doing to negotiate a tension
that is comfortable and safe.



·
You
can’t apply high temperatures to synthetic extensions
.
Therefore, with synthetic braids, heat styling or blow-drying damp braids is
out of the question.



·
Wigs
and braids don’t mix
.
Worn together, a wigs mesh may rub against the braid style and ruin the look


Weaves

weaves














PROS




CONS



·

Weaves are infinitely versatile
.
Don any style you care to dream up with a weave



·

Weaves are akin to the most natural wig you could ever wear
.
Done professionally, they are indistinguishable from the real thing.



·
Human
hair weaves can be styled just like natural hair.

Blow-dry, tong or straightened as desired.



·

Weaves are high maintenance
.
Making your look last requires loving care.



·

Weaves should not be washed too much
.
Swimming or any activity that requires frequent washing should be avoided as
this will compromise the weaves lifespan.



·
A
weaves that’s worth having can be expensive.

Invest in a professional weave job, or put a weave on your wish list. Not
having a weave is better than having a bad weave.


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