Can You Dye Human Hair Extensions?

Human hair extensions can transform your look and allow you to change and try out new hairstyles. Virgin hair extensions are the longest lasting extensions, and can be worn for a year or longer. Some women who wear human hair weaves wonder whether it’s safe to dye their human hair extensions.
Yes, you can dye your human hair extensions!

You can do anything with human hair extensions that you can do to your natural hair. This includes dyeing, cutting, heat styling and chemically processing your human hair. Many weave wearers dye extensions to get an exact match to their natural hair color. Things to remember when dyeing your human hair extensions:

Do a strand test first. Even though you can dye your hair extensions, you should first test to see how they will handle the coloring process. Mix the dye as directed, then apply to one small strand or section of the hair. Take note of the end result before continuing to dye the rest of your hair.

Virgin hair extensions are the best type of weaves for dyeing. Because virgin hair extensions have not been chemically processed in any way, they can be dyed with minimal damage to the hair. While it’s best to avoid overly harsh chemicals, virgin hair extensions can be lightened or darkened as natural hair. Experts advise that you don’t attempt to dye non-virgin hair weaves. These hair extensions have been chemically treated, stripping the strand to its weakest. They are generally not strong enough to be dyed.

It may take multiple applications to lighten your hair extensions. To dye black extensions to blonde or light brown color, you must first strip the hair of its natural color. Then you must bleach the hair to the desired shade. This may take more than one try to get to the right color. As usual, do a strand test first to avoid ending up with a head full of orange locks.

Just as strong chemicals can strip and damage your natural hair, harsh chemicals can also damage your human hair extensions beyond repair. Empress Virgin human hair weaves have the cuticle layer intact. This outer layer of the strand gives the hair its natural shine and body. By using chemical dyes that are too strong for the hair you can strip the cuticle, making your extensions weak, dull and brittle.

Can the staff at Empress Luxury Hair dye my virgin hair extensions for me? SURE! Empress Luxury Virgin hair extensions can be dyed in a wide variety of colors with our Color Me Services. With a little help from our staff, you can go from dull to vibrant in an instant without worrying about dyeing the hair at home. Email us at empresshairco@gmail.com today!

Hot Hair Alert: Blac Chyna

Spotted this weekend was unlikely pair, Kim K and Blac Chyna. In casual attire the two ladies accompanied one another for some eyebrow grooming. The two hip hop girlfriends  seem to be building a close friendship. Kim Kardashian was also seen grabbing lunch with then blonde, Blac Chyna last week.

However, the real story here is Blac Chyna’s fire engine red hair. We love the bold pop of color. Is it a yay or nay for you?

Send us your favorite celebrity hair look and we will match the look for you. Email empresshairco@gmail.com today.

Blac Chyna and Kim Kardashian at Topanga Canyon Mall, near Kimye’s Calabasas mansion.

HAIR TREND: The Bob Life

Mid-length hair is the trend of the moment. Almost every face shape & body type looks good with the bob cut. The most popular version of the bob cut, is the swing bob hairstyle. Some also call it the asymmetrical bob or graduated bob. The swing bob hairstyle has a lot of volume and swagger, while giving you the versatility and flirty vibe you desire. Add some layers and waves for texture or a side-swept bang to play up your femininity. Like any hairstyle, remember to keep those locks moisturized, super-glossy and perfectly trimmed with regular visits at your fave salon. These fab examples will give you the best ideas on nailing down this season’s popular hair trend.

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What Does Co-Wash Mean?

What is Co-Washing?

Co-washing: also known, as conditioner washing, is a way to clean the hair without the use of shampoo. Washing your hair with conditioner, or co-washing is often considered very good for curly hair. Co-washing consists of cleansing the hair with a moisturizing conditioner. Conventional shampoos can cause natural or virgin hair to become dry, unmanageable, and frizzy. Washing your hair with a good rinse-out conditioner can keep those tresses moisturized and healthy. For it to be effective make sure you are using a moisturizing conditioner not a protein conditioner. A protein conditioner will dry out your tresses.

Benefits of Co washing

The general benefit of co-washing is that it eliminates dryness, some women find that their hair grows more when they co wash. Another common effect is that women find it easier to retain hair length. For the hair types mentioned below the following benefits are often experienced.

Transitioning hair – Softens new growth so less breakage at demarcation* line.

Relaxed hair – Softens new growth making stretching relaxer touch ups easier.

Natural hair – Eliminates dryness and makes wash-and-go styling a reality.

Weave hair – Extracts any odors and traces of dye, it also moisturizes and softens

 

How to Co wash your hair

For ladies new to this method the best option is to co wash weekly, after co washing allow the hair to air dry. When you are in a hurry and need to dry your hair quickly, dry it with a hood dryer or a diffuser, You can fully or partially dry your locks.  Alternatively use a blow dryer on cool setting.  

1. Apply the conditioner to wet or dry hair. 
2. Leave the conditioner in your hair for 3 – 15 minutes.
3. Detangle your hair whilst it is full of conditioner – it’s easier. 
4. Fully rinse out the conditioner or for a more frizz free finish leave 5 – 10% of the product in your hair. 
5. Ideally allow your hair to air dry. 

Essentially, co-washing on a weekly basis is an effective and easy way to deal with dry hair. Give it a try. Dig out those old bottles of conditioner you didn’t totally fall in love with and make them useful.

Pastor Bans Hair Weaves From His Church

Pastor A.J. Aamir in Waco, Texas has a problem with WEAVE. So much so that he has banned women of the church’s leadership from wearing weaves inside his church, Resurrecting Faith. 

AllChristianNews.com reports:

Pastor A.J. Aamir spoke on AmericanPreacher.com about why he told his parishioners that weaves are simply unacceptable in the eyes of the Lord. The pastor at Resurrecting Faith believes that the devices present a false image of women. He also says that they are reflective of low self-esteem coming from women who are trying to be something that they are not. “Our black women are getting weaves trying to be something and someone they are not. Be real with yourself is all I’m saying” said Pastor Aamir. It’s easy to see why the preacher would come up with such a rule, when you consider his upbringing. The pastor grew up in a strict Islamic household, one that didn’t mess around. The pastor says that women should focus more on developing their minds, not just focusing on their appearance. “Long hair don’t care.” What kind of mess is that? I don’t want my members so focused on what’s on their heads and not IN their heads” he told AmericaPreachers.com.

Pastor Aamir cited members of his congregation having financial troubles yet still managing to get $300 weaves as a problem. Please, no one tell him about Foxy Brown dropping $900 on a weave, and allegedly skipping out on the bill. Definitely, don’t tell him about Ms. Yancy’s Confessions of a Hair Weave Addict. Haha!

Do you think the pastor is overstepping his bounds or do you agree?

 

Things to Do Before You Give Up On Your Weave

We’ve all been there, you have a weave installed and it looks great! You’re shaking your hair, looking fabulous. Next thing you know, a month later, the hair just doesn’t have that ‘it’ factor it had when you first had it installed. What to do before calling it quits? In this article, we’ll fill you in on a few ways to keep your weave looking better… longer.

The first thing we must all remember is that weave is hair. With that being said, it must be taken care of regularly to live up to its true potential. It’s not uncommon for us to sleep without tying our hair up, lay on a ton of oily products, flat iron our weave daily on 450 degrees, then wonder where the old dog on top of our head came from. Using common sense, if we did these things to our hair on a regular basis, we probably wouldn’t have any! So, we must remember to treat our weave like we’d treat our own hair. This will prevent MANY of the problems that cause us to give up.

If you notice that your weave is stiff, stringy and is no longer blowing in the wind, it’s likely that you have too much build up on your strands. The best way to remedy this common issue is to wash the hair with a sulfate-free shampoo and let it air dry, then style as usual with no product. That’s right, I said air-dry! This can only be accomplished if you wash the weave, not your hair. You should go to great lengths to keep your scalp and hair dry when you plan to air dry, you don’t want a stinky issue to fester on your damp scalp.

Is your weave dry and brittle? Wishing you had a little moisture from the last paragraph? Well, your issue is pretty easy to fix! Simply co-wash your hair in a moisturizing conditioner and you’re good to go. Whenever you need to give your hair a little moisture and bring it back to life, co-washing is your best bet.

If your weave is sewn in, time is not your friend. As your hair grows, the thread loosens around your braids, giving your extensions a loose and sagging appearance. To correct this, you must have your weave tightened by your stylist, or do it yourself if you self-install. Typically, tightening is required between 3 to 4 weeks after your initial install. This will give your weave a neater appearance for a while.

Do you notice fried hard ends on your weave? This is often due to using extremely high heat on your style. It’s exacerbated by using high heat on top of heavy products. The hair is basically burnt and there’s no way to repair this issue. For this reason, it’s extremely important that you use as little product as possible and use only the amount of heat that you need.

The issues discussed here are the most common problems that occur when wearing a weave. This article offers quick and easy solutions to fix or avoid these annoying issues to keep you looking fabulous everyday with as little time and effort as possible. It always important to keep in mind that if you take care of your hair, whether it’s grown from your scalp or purchased from our line, it will certainly take care of you.

What’s the Difference: Remy vs VIRGIN Hair

Have you ever wondered what the meaning of Remy, Yaky, Virgin, Brazilian, Peruvian, Mongolian, Chinese, Italian, European, or Russian hair is?

In this article we will discuss the most popular textures of human hair weaves used today.

Remy Hair can be categorized in the premium segment, as far as hair quality is concerned.  Remy Hair is bundled in such a manner that the roots of the hair are on one side and the tip of the hair on the opposite side.   Since all the hair cuticles are placed in the same direction, the hairs remain undisturbed, making them more durable and long lasting.

Let’s get one thing straight ladies Remy Hair does not always mean Virgin hair, in fact it rarely means that.   Although the two terms are used synonymously, they are completely different in meanings.

Yaky Hair:  Is called Yaky or Regular Yaky or Regular relaxed yaky.  Yaky is made to look like typical African American hair that has been relaxed and is not as silky as the Remy hair, the strands are thicker.

Virgin hair means that it’s hair so pure that it’s never been processed or treated, EVER.   That means the donors have never in their lifetime gone to a salon to get their hair curled or colored!

Brazilian, Peruvian, Mongolian, Chinese, and Italian Hair are all a form of Virgin hair.  The hair is 100% natural and not processed and free of any damage to the cuticles.   The hair usually comes from the specific country it is named after.

European hair is collected in the CIS countries; they consist of what was used to be the Soviet Union.  The main difference of this hair consists that they have natural correct European colors, from dark brown to light-blonde.   The structure of the hair is thin and silky.  European hair blends well with women of European decent.

What kind of hair do you prefer?