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African American Clip On Hair Piece

African American Clip On Hair Piece

| November 20, 2011 | 0 Comments

Some great information for African American clip on hair piece setupsĀ  from a very knowledgeable and beautiful woman. DPrincess28 speaks about using the clip on hair pieces for a quick makeover which can add volume, length and flair to your look with less maintenance than full headed weaves. This is especially good information for women [...]

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Short Black Hair Weave

Short Black Hair Weave

| November 18, 2011 | 0 Comments

Short black hair weave is a very simple way to bring some dynamics to your styling. The cool thing about the weave is that you can color and cut it to your taste without worrying about damaging your own hair. As long as your hair is healthy underneath or within the weave you can experiment [...]

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black girl weave hair

black girl weave hair

| October 3, 2011 | 1 Comment

This is a really nice picture of a black girl with weave in her hair to enhance the look she is going for at the Bronner Brothers Hair Show in Atlanta. I like the crystal rhinestones that are draped down the right side too. Along with the honey blonde highlights it works well.

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new shaved long weave styles

new shaved long weave styles

| August 11, 2011 | 1 Comment

I guess singing artist Cassie’s hair trend brought out new shaved long weave styles like in this picture. Even with a shaved head, it is a fun option to add long or short weave whenever you want to switch up your styles. Black hairstyles are so diverse and creative. You can go from a short [...]

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rockabilly hairstyles with bangs

rockabilly hairstyles with bangs

| August 10, 2011 | 2 Comments

This hairstyle is not just a simple ponytail, but a play off of retro rockabilly hairstyles with bangs. Rockabilly and pin-up girl hairstyles are creations of the 1940s and 50s era from rock stars and the animated pinup icon Bettie Page. The look became very popular with using rolled curls called the victory roll and [...]

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Hair Weave Techniques

Hair Weave Techniques

| August 9, 2011 | 0 Comments

There are a couple signature hair weave techniques stylist use to achieve looks like the picture above. Some are not just hair stylist they also carry a master barber license. Many times creating a look has a lot to do with vision and skill versus step by step instructions for weaving in hair. We found [...]

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Weave Hairstyles with Bangs

Weave Hairstyles with Bangs

| August 8, 2011 | 0 Comments

It’s those weave hairstyles with bangs that many women want to see pictures of so we couldn’t wait to make these images available for you to see. We shot from the front and the side to capture the styling she had and made sure we captured the two tone color.

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Blonde Flat Twist Mohawk

Blonde Flat Twist Mohawk

| August 8, 2011 | 1 Comment

Pictures of blonde flat twist mohawk hairstyle created by using curly hair weave extensions.

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Glue Hair On Cap

Glue Hair On Cap

| August 7, 2011 | 0 Comments

Thirsty Roots cameras in full effect capturing the pictures of a stylist as she proceeds to glue hair on cap for a hairstyle competition. It was amazing to see the entire process play out to get her from the start to finished product and ready for the runway.

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Platinum Blonde Hair Weave

Platinum Blonde Hair Weave

| August 7, 2011 | 0 Comments

So is this a platinum blonde hair weave or is it a wig on this you contestant back stage awaiting the MC to call her out to the stage for performance? Okay, time is up and the answer is that it’s a weave. Many people thought that it was a wig as she was mimicking [...]

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Black and Red Hair Weave

Black and Red Hair Weave

| August 7, 2011 | 2 Comments

A quick picture of black and red hair weave captured at a hair show we attended in Columbus, Georgia. The model was an amateur but the stylist was a seasoned professional with several years in the industry. This is a quick weave hairstyle achieved by using Milky Way hair extensions.

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Honey Blonde Weave

Honey Blonde Weave

| August 7, 2011 | 0 Comments

Honey blonde weave is one of the easiest ways to spice up your extensions hairstyle game especially if you have a good stylist that can curl it the way you see in this picture. Depending on how you accessorize your wardrobe on a day to day basis you can shut down scenes on a regular [...]

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Layered Weave Styles

Layered Weave Styles

| August 6, 2011 | 0 Comments

The reason I love going to shows is to see layered weave styles like this one with bold red dye and sharp cuts. You just can’t see this kind of styling on a regular basis. Of course there are times that you will run up on a haircut like this but it’s pretty rare for [...]

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Color Weave Hairstyles

Color Weave Hairstyles

| August 6, 2011 | 0 Comments

Curly color weave hairstyles run the floor at shows like Bronner Brothers. This was one of the event staff members who had her red dye highlights and blonde curls whipped up. Not sure if this was Yaki or Cuticle Remy hair weave but it was done and ready for plenty of eye views that day. [...]

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Basket Weave Hair

Basket Weave Hair

| August 5, 2011 | 0 Comments

This gives a whole new meaning to basket weave hair styles or cuts. See if you can recall ever seeing a weaving technique on an ebony woman that involved red dye and intricate styling such as this picture. I love when talent and imagination all comes together to portray art like this.

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hairstyles with wigs

hairstyles with wigs

| May 13, 2011 | 7 Comments

When it comes to transforming your look, trendy hairstyles with wigs can instantly do just that. And before you spend money at your local beauty supply store, check out RT Wigs by skilled stylist Raymona Thompson. As you can see below, Raymona specializes in creative custom handmade wigs that tops any ready made wig in [...]

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Bobbi Boss Indi Remi

Bobbi Boss Indi Remi

| April 18, 2011 | 1 Comment

Thank you to Shemika for sending these pictures of her Bobbi Boss Indi Remi sew-in hairstyle. I asked a question on Facebook: What is the best hair to use for a sew-in? Shemika says: Bobbi Boss! That’s what I use as well. I love it! She also gave some good advice: I would suggest doing [...]

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10 inch lace front wig

10 inch lace front wig

| March 9, 2011 | 1 Comment

10 inch lace front wig lines are a really popular length and provide great comfort with a secure fit that look natural more than any other lengths. The statement is true for African American women as other races tend to buy longer lengths most commonly in the 20 inch range. If you are seeking a [...]

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Beyonce Lace Front Wig

Beyonce Lace Front Wig

| March 5, 2011 | 0 Comments

Straight to the point the question is does Beyonce wear a weave and the answer is yes. The beautiful singer married to rapper Jay-Z rocks extensions and even lace front wigs. I must say that I have seen pictures of her with and without the extra hair and it does not matter because the woman [...]

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Put Quick Weave In Hair

Put Quick Weave In Hair

| March 3, 2011 | 0 Comments

So how in the world do you put quick weave in hair and make it look really good? Many women wear extensions and more but believe me when I say that all weave is not equally placed on the head. If you are reading this post that means you are concerned about how it should [...]

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