Curly hair, dry scalp and other obstacles

Hey everyone!

Whew! I FINALLY finished reading every post on this forum!!! It took me about two days (and yes, I have no life hehe) but was worth it!

Anyway I just wanted to say that I've found some great information and lots of gorgeous advice. I am waiting to hear if I got a job I want, and if I got it then I am getting extensions done at the end of the month. Otherwise I will have to save up, but will still get them before the end of the year(fingers crossed:) )

I went to a place that is supposed to be the leading hair extensions place in the region. The guy I met with was very friendly and answered all of my questions and everything. He even took the time to show me and explain the different kinds of hair they stocked and the methods they used (including prices). He said that for the curlier hair it would be up to 1800dhs ($494) depending on how many rows he had to put in. But the price included attaching the hair and cutting and styling it for me. We decided on a few sewn on rows of hair. He said that all their hair was Human; either European or Arabic. It was the first time I had heard of Arabic hair, but they have a factory in Lebanon and my mom and I guessed that was where they got the hair from. Either that or it is Indian hair.

I just cut off about 1.5-2 inches of dead, over processed ends and now my hair is quite layered. The shortest layer hits below my cheek and the longest just touches my back. I have let my natural hair grow since may, so I have about 2.5-3 inches of virgin regrowth. I wanted as much virgin hair as possible so that atleast my roots would be strong enough to support the extensions. I have also started hot oil treatments for my hair twice a week so that it's in tip top condition at the end of the month!

I just have a few questions that I knew someone on the forum would be able to answer for me!

I have problems with a dry scalp. I also have broken out in seborrheic dermatitis on my face and I think that may also be what affects my scalp. My scalp hasn't broken out in a couple months and the dermatitis is usually linked to my stress levels. My mom has exzema and was told to avoid wheat and starchy foods. I've just recently cut those out of my diet as well to see if that makes a difference in my scalp. But it is still dry and if I don't wash it every two days it tends to flake. I was reading that most scalp treatments can do their stuff within two weeks. I was wondering if any of you ladies had any particular products you use to keep flakes at bay. Or if you think its Ok to wash your hair more than twice a week (which is what the man suggested)

I have weird hair. Heheh. So I am just afraid that we won't be able to find an exact match for my hair. I had my hair blowdried straight the day I went to the shop, so he couldn't see how curly it was. I am also afraid that because my hair has been overprocessed that it won't be as shiny as the extensions and will look fake. Any suggestions?

Also does anyone here have curly hair and extensions? How do you take care of it? If I tie my hair back or in a braid the curls relax, any suggestions on reviving curls? Usually I just re-wet and style them again, but I'm guessing doing that with the extensions will take a long time. And what about putting your hair up? Some people were talking about the braids showing when its windy. Do the tracks show alot in an updo? I have medium textured hair, but loads of it. So I'm also not too worried about the bulk.

Sorry this is such a long post. I just want to get as much information as possible so that I am prepared and know what to expect. And I was looking at the pictures everyone's posted and thought 'wow,  but their hair is so nice to begin with and matches the extension perfectly'. I know you match the extensions to your hair, but I am just afraid that matching curly hair might be harder.

Anyway sorry again that this is along post, I just thought I'd add everything in at once so I don't take up all of you guys' time! :)
Thanks, Aseya xoxo

HI

I also have naturally curly hair, Thin but alot of it.

I ordered hair from naturegirl.com, beautiful match to my hair texture

if you want to wear it curly.  Try thier sight and see what you think

good luck with your hair and finding what works for ou.