911 Newbie needs Weave Advice PLS
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Topic: 911 Newbie needs Weave Advice PLS
Posted By: sassybeauty
Subject: 911 Newbie needs Weave Advice PLS
Date Posted: November 14 2007 at 10:44am
should say I am confused. I have bought my hair locally for years and I was always told to buy Yaky permed straight by Milkyway, well I thought I was spending a good penny on my bags of hair to later find out that my weave should have lasted three months compaired to 4-6 weeks. I washed my hair weekly to later find my hair shedding and tangled by the second week. I live in upstate New York and I have bought my hair from B&V Discount and Ester's wigs. I honestly thought it was the person who was doing my braid and weave styles... until I opt for going for someone with a great reputation on doing weaves. I drove to Middletown, NY which is a haul for me and had my hair done at The Hair Studio, it was rather expensive but my hair looked great. I am now in my 4th week and my weave looks like crap simply because the hair is crap. I have read the forums and asked tones of questions but no one is answering me. I need to know what is the best hair for long term weaving
 ------------- It's better to be an old man's darling than a young man's slave. Quote by my late great grandma Garrett |
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Posted By: blackhoney112
Date Posted: November 16 2007 at 6:24pm
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Hello there I have never worn a weave just braids but Divavocals is one of resident weave specialist she has an internet radio show that you can call in and ask questions: www.blogtalkradio.com/nowitsbeweavable
HTH :-) ------------- http://public.fotki.com/blackhoney112/hair_album/101505_.html - Hair album pw:Romeo |
Posted By: Wishful growth
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 9:47am
| Hello, I have gone through the same probelm as well with weaves, I am currently trying this hair called Black Diamond, one of my close friends had it in her hair for 6 months no lie, I personally saw it in her hair. the trick is that you have to take care of the hair likes it your own and she washed the weave with pantene sleek and shine which softens and detangles the hair making it more managebale, I have had the hair in my head for 2 weeks so far and just washed with sunsilk straighten up shampoo and conditioner, (always condition) and the hair feels really silky and soft to touch. Also do not add alot of products to the hair, I only spray oil sheen once a week and wrap it every night with wrap pins and a satin scarf. I use sulpher 8 grease every wash on my scalp to take care of the dryness and itching. All the products to maintain the weave can be purchased at walmart or your local supermarket for really cheap. |
Posted By: Wishful growth
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 10:07am
| and to add, I have used Milky Way before and had horrible results and p.s dont forget to trim the weave a bit as it gets older, you can trim it yourself . |
Posted By: sassybeauty
Date Posted: November 19 2007 at 6:08pm
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Thank you so much for the tips. I broke down and called my hair dresser. She told me about this site luxurylocs.com. They gurantee the best hair and I have read great reviews. I plan to order the Indian Natural straight within the next week. You can use the hair for a year. Until then I will use my optimum shampoo and conditioner and trim the split ends. I had my current weave in for 5 weeks now and it's the Yaki hair.
Thanks for the tips once again. ------------- It's better to be an old man's darling than a young man's slave. Quote by my late great grandma Garrett |
Posted By: Wishful growth
Date Posted: November 21 2007 at 10:44am
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I googled luxurylocs.com and this came as a warning http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/printer_friendly_posts.asp?TID=35104 - http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/printer_friendly_posts.asp?TID=35104 , check it out. |
Posted By: sassybeauty
Date Posted: November 21 2007 at 6:49pm
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WOW... that is not good. Things happen for a reason, because I tried to order the hair and I was having problems with their website.
Thank you so much for your help.
Happy Thanksgiving ------------- It's better to be an old man's darling than a young man's slave. Quote by my late great grandma Garrett |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: November 24 2007 at 12:05am
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Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo LUXURY LOCS!!! I will not share my experience (which wasn't that bad, but enough to turn me off from buying again..) But many others I trust have had VERY bad experiences buying from Luxury Locs.. IMO, what kind of hair to get depends on how willing are you to spend a little more than what you pay in the BSS for better hair that not only lasts through your install, but is reusable for SEVERAL installs, and maybe even SEVERAL years.. Please go to my fotki ( http://public/fotki.com/divavocals - http://public/fotki.com/divavocals ) and go to my website (link in my profile and siggy.. The Fotki has pics of some of the hair I've used so you can see some of the brands available to you.. The website has lots of tips and links to weave care information. At the end of the day no one can really tell you which hair you should buy.. We can share recommended vendors, but which one depends on your budget, and personal preferences/personal style. You will have to do a little research on your own, but here's a list of vendors to get you started. Human Hair Sources &
Supplies:
(unprocessed virgin Indian Hair) http://www.indianhairs.com/onlinestores.html - http://www.indianhairs.com/onlinestores.html RK Hair Products (Indian hair processed for color only or color and texture) http://www.rkhairproducts.com/online.html - http://www.rkhairproducts.com/online.html Bliss Tribune Hair (untreated Indian hair -- known for their high quality curly hair) http://www.blissenterprisesonline.com/ - http://www.blissenterprisesonline.com Nature Girl (untreated Indian hair -- known for their high quality curly hair) http://www.naturegirl.net/ - http://www.naturegirl.net Extensions-Plus (high-quality human hair -- Indian, Italian, European, etc) http://extensions-plus.com/ - http://extensions-plus.com Wagman Primus (high-quality human hair -- Indian, & Asian) http://wagmanprimus.com/product_results.asp?pl_id=11&type=product_line - http://wagmanprimus.com/product_results.asp?pl_id=11&type=product_line Giovanni & Sons
(high-quality human hair -- Indian, Italian, European, etc) http://www.giovanniandson.com/ - http://www.giovanniandson.com My Mane Attractions (Indian & Asian hair, lace frontals & closures, lacefront wigs) http://www.mymaneattractions.com/ - http://www.mymaneattractions.com Remy Hair Today (virgin Indian hair, lace frontals & closures, lacefront wigs) http://remyhairtoday.com/ - http://remyhairtoday.com Joya Style Hair (virgin Indian hair, lace frontals & closures, lacefront wigs)
http://www.joyastylehair.com/ - http://www.joyastylehair.com/ Senghori Shells
(Indian & Asian hair, lace frontals & closures, lacefront wigs) http://www.senghorishells.com/ - http://www.senghorishells.com His and Hers http://hisandher.com/ - http://hisandher.com Hair Extensions 101 (hair, including Bohyme and more) http://www.hairextensions101.com/ - http://www.hairextensions101.com Ebonyline (hair, including Bohyme and more) http://ebonyline.com/ - http://ebonyline.com/ Afrocare (hair, supplies, and more) http://www.afrocare.com/ - http://www.afrocare.com/ Hair Sisters (hair, including Bohyme and more) http://www.hairsisters.com/ - http://www.hairsisters.com Doc Locks http://www.drlocks.net/ - http://www.drlocks.net Hairpiece.com http://hairpiece.com/ - http://hairpiece.com/ Your Hair Shop (hair, including Bohyme, D-Lux and more) http://yourhairshop.com/ - http://yourhairshop.com Hair Addition http://hairaddition.com/ - http://hairaddition.com Glamour Hair http://glamourhair.com/ - http://glamourhair.com Mona's Hair Center http://www.monahaircenter.com/ - http://www.monahaircenter.com Custom Crowns http://www.customcrowns.com/ - http://www.customcrowns.com Adorable http://www.adorablehairdo.com/ - http://www.adorablehairdo.com Synthetic Hair Sources: PlastikHaar (high-quality synthetic hair in more colors, textures, and lengths than anyone) http://www.plastikhaar.com/shop/index.php - http://www.plastikhaar.com/shop/index.php Dome (high-quality synthetic hair) http://www.domeshoponline.com/ - http://www.domeshoponline.com Vixen Wigs http://stores.ebay.com/Vixenwigs_W0QQssPageNameZl2QQtZkm - http://stores.ebay.com/Vixenwigs_W0QQssPageNameZl2QQtZkm Golden Mart http://store.goldenmartbeautysupply.com/wawalikehuman.html - http://store.goldenmartbeautysupply.com/wawalikehuman.html Closures & Frontal
Vendors:
Nature Girl
{lace frontals & closures} http://www.naturegirl.net/ - http://www.naturegirl.net Extensions-Plus
{lace frontals (custom) & closures (stock & custom)} http://extensions-plus.com/ - http://extensions-plus.com His and Hers
{closures} http://hisandher.com/ - http://hisandher.com Remy Hair Today
{lace frontals & closures} http://remyhairtoday.com/ - http://remyhairtoday.com Joya Style Hair
{lace frontals & closures} http://www.joyastylehair.com/ - http://www.joyastylehair.com/ My Mane Attractions {lace frontals & closures} http://www.mymaneattractions.com/ - http://www.mymaneattractions.com ------------- Check out the 5th So Cal offline luncheon?? For more info: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com/lunch.html Links to my fav vendors & hair albums + Weave 101 information: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: November 24 2007 at 12:14am
 Girl I'm just a well informed consumer who is a LONG time weave wearer (been down like Ton Loc since the 80s!)------------- Check out the 5th So Cal offline luncheon?? For more info: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com/lunch.html Links to my fav vendors & hair albums + Weave 101 information: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com |
blackhoney112 wrote:Posted By: sassybeauty
Date Posted: November 24 2007 at 8:28pm
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Thank you so much for taking the time to post those links for me. I am telling you, you have saved my pocket book from luxurylocs. I however have to find some good hair and have it delivered to me before 12/7.
One more question your radio is that 7 pm EST? ------------- It's better to be an old man's darling than a young man's slave. Quote by my late great grandma Garrett |
Posted By: luvmyweave
Date Posted: November 30 2007 at 8:48am
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Hello, I used to go to B&V and Ester's wigs but I was having the same problems with the hair as you. I found a hair store in Spring Valley (which is a haul) the hair is rather expensive but it lasts for about a year. I don't remember the name of the store off hand but I am going there tomorrow and I will let you know.
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Posted By: sassybeauty
Date Posted: November 30 2007 at 10:09am
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Please let me know because I have a hair appt next week and I need to get some hair fast. I ordered my hair from Halley's and there is no way I will get it by Friday.
Thank you in advance for your help. ------------- It's better to be an old man's darling than a young man's slave. Quote by my late great grandma Garrett |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: December 01 2007 at 9:20pm
------------- Check out the 5th So Cal offline luncheon?? For more info: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com/lunch.html Links to my fav vendors & hair albums + Weave 101 information: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com |
Posted By: sassybeauty
Date Posted: December 05 2007 at 3:19am
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I will receive it in time but I resheduled my appt already. Thanks for your help. Please provide the name of the place in Spring Valley if you can. Have you ever heard of Afro World online? ------------- It's better to be an old man's darling than a young man's slave. Quote by my late great grandma Garrett |
Posted By: sassybeauty
Date Posted: December 19 2007 at 11:03pm
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http://public.fotki.com/SassyBeauty/ - http://public.fotki.com/SassyBeauty/
Here are photos of my 1st install....
Thanks for all of your help ------------- It's better to be an old man's darling than a young man's slave. Quote by my late great grandma Garrett |
Posted By: taggi
Date Posted: April 06 2008 at 9:33pm
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I use MilkyWay and it is THE BEST! I have been wearing weaves for almost 5 years now and have tried all kinds of brands. This one is it! I have had this same MilkyWay weave for the past 4 months, going on 5.
I dunno why you had so many problems.
 Maybe you washed it too often or used too much grease on the scalp that made it slip out? I only wash once every 3-4 weeks or so and use no grease between washings. I really have to say it is the most natural feeling, soft, easy hair I have ever used. |
Posted By: lattabody
Date Posted: April 20 2008 at 6:41pm
| HI I ORDERD FROM LUXURY LOCS AND THE HAIR WAS GOOD, ITS BEEN A YEAR AND AM STILL USING IT. AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT UR BAD EXPERIENCE. GOD BLESS |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: April 23 2008 at 12:31am
However as I stated, many others have had VERY bad experiences buying from Luxury Locs.. Here is one of MANY threads on BHM regarding this vendor.. this one is the most comprehensive of the many threads: http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=35104&KW=beware+luxury - - BEWARE OF - LUXURYLOCS.COM ------------- Check out the 5th So Cal offline luncheon?? For more info: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com/lunch.html Links to my fav vendors & hair albums + Weave 101 information: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com |
Posted By: lattabody
Date Posted: April 25 2008 at 6:59pm
| hey ladies how do i get rid of the greasy shine on weave. i had installed this weave from perfect locks it was full and luscious and 2 days later its was greasy and flat. how do i avoid that. pls help cus am tempted to take the weave off. |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: April 26 2008 at 12:59am
------------- Check out the 5th So Cal offline luncheon?? For more info: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com/lunch.html Links to my fav vendors & hair albums + Weave 101 information: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com |
Posted By: lattabody
Date Posted: April 26 2008 at 11:04am
| well i used a product called jamaican oil it has a long tip so that it can be applied on the scalp only and also a product from from the company protective they say it protects your hair from heat caused by hot iron or curling iron. |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: April 26 2008 at 11:16am
------------- Check out the 5th So Cal offline luncheon?? For more info: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com/lunch.html Links to my fav vendors & hair albums + Weave 101 information: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com |
Posted By: lattabody
Date Posted: April 26 2008 at 3:22pm
| u are right. i am gonna wash the hair and look for oil free products. thanks for the tip |
Posted By: dion124
Date Posted: May 08 2008 at 12:40pm
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The place that I buy my hair weave from is hisandhers.com. It is a little expensive, but last for 3 months. ------------- Dion |
Posted By: tiffany0528
Date Posted: May 09 2008 at 5:51pm
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So sorry to hear that you went through that.I only buy indain RemyHair.  ------------- beauty is skin deep |
Posted By: Divavocals
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 10:07am
I don't need OR WANT my money back.. The hair went to good use.. Thanks for your suggestion to check out another vendor, but I'm straight... thank you very much.. I will mostly be sticking with my three core vendors. (Extensions Plus, Wagmans, and Indians Hairs/RK Hair Products) I will NOT be buying from ------------- Check out the 5th So Cal offline luncheon?? For more info: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com/lunch.html Links to my fav vendors & hair albums + Weave 101 information: divahairtalk.overthehillweb.com |
