I am about to cut my hair which is thick,healthy,no gray and down to my waist.I would like to sell it to a wig making company or donate it to a children ‘s cancer center to make wigs for the kids. Any suggestions? Thanks

Are long locks your dream? Well, you are not alone in this regard. There are plenty of people who want to have long hairs. But often, the reality prevents them from that. Again, there is another category of people who are craving for some hair on their baldy head. In both the cases, the basic purpose is to improve the looks and in both the cases, the hair extension can be very effective.  Basically, the hair extensions are a type of fashion accessory that is used to add hair that is not yours’ originally. Generally, they are brought from the local salons. However, there is no hard and fast rule regarding the nature of the extensions. In fact, the feature varies from one person to another. These days, there are thousands of varieties available in the market and they offer a wide range of options in terms of color, length, style and texture.  So, whatever occasion you have starting from the prom, weddings, homecomings etc, you will find some sort of hair extension for you. In fact, these extensions have also set a trend in the Hollywood; so don’t even bother about the style quotient that they have. The hair extensions differ in terms of ingredients as well. There are real hair extensions that are made from the human hair. Then there is the synthetic hair as well as extension made with both of them. However, application of these extensions can be tricky. Proper training is required for successful application. So, if you are looking for one, make sure you know how to apply it. Basically, there are three different ways through which the hair extensions are applied and they are the Micro Linking, Braid Weaves, and Mega Tips. In this regard, you should not confuse hair extensions with wigs. Rather, they are comprised of strands of real hair that needs to be set in the scalp with different methods of fixation.  Being so, the extensions can be a great means to add color to your hair without changing the actual color of it. If you are using the real hair extensions, you can even curl or straighten the hair. You can also have the haircut that you like. They are very good in providing you with the temporary style statements. At the same time, they are useful as a permanent solution for your hair problems.  Certainly, when you think about the hair styles, the hair extensions seem to be the ideal option. You can try out any style and color that you want. And if you are not satisfies with them, you can get rid of them in no time. All this while, your actual hair will remain intact. However, both the artificial and actual hair extensions have their merits and demerits. So, it is important that you know what exactly you are looking for as hair style.  However, if want to have the experts to solve your problems, contact Inanch. com. Acclaimed by prestigious magazines like the Vogue and Marie Claire, the hair specialists here will provide you with all the latest developments in hair extensions.    

This is always a fun question to answer because you can use a human hair wig for ALL kinds of reasons! Also, NOT just women wear these either – men do as well. Of course for men, these wigs are usually called hairpieces – but the definition is pretty much the same thing. I had a friend, and he started losing his hair at a VERY young age. He didn’t quite know what to do with this. He tried products like Rogaine (popular way back in the day), but simply nothing helped.

Finally, he broke down and ended up buying a hair piece and still wears hair pieces to this day – it’s now been about 20 years. The first one he got was synthetic and though I won’t ever let him know it, this didn’t exactly look the best on him. Synthetic wigs are simply not the option to go with because nothing can compare to real hair, let’s be honest here! Over the years though, he has wised up and invested in one or two really nice hair pieces, and if you didn’t know the truth you wouldn’t ever guess it!

For women, there are all sorts of extra options ranging from European hair wigs and Remy wigs. We can choose from synthetic and human hair wig products as well, ponytail wigs and wig accessories. Ponytail wigs? What is THAT!?! I know it sounds off, but a lot of women either have hair that is too fine, to brittle or too short to wear ponytails. Sometimes you just miss it. So what you can do is buy these ponytail wigs, just like regular wigs, but they have a ponytail on the back.

Kind of cool.

- It’s also a good option if you want to dress up for Halloween and you need a wig or ponytail wigs. Another reason to wear these is simply because you want to be someone else for a day or. . . sixty.

- Remember when you chose to get your hair dyed red and you chickened out? Well we don’t blame ya, changing your hair color so drastically can be scary. Well what if you could have that red hair, but still have your own color of hair underneath? Might be fun.

- You could even change it every few weeks or months if you wanted to! Another reason women wear these wigs is if they are cancer patients or they are going through chemotherapy. Most ALL women that go through chemo lose their hair. This can sometimes become embarrassing for the person, and sometimes ashamed, With something like cancer wigs though, you can use these until your real hair grows back. You could also use these as soon as you start losing your hair and switch right over to the wigs.

No one is going to even notice and since these are real human hair wigs, they are going to look and feel like the real things! Obviously these are just a few reasons as to why someone would want to or need to wear these wigs, I’m sure you can think of a few more options as well. The main point is that if you want a change, or you want to feel more confident – there is a way of going about this with a human hair wig!

Hair Extensions have grown to such a popularity that most celebrities are rarely seen without them. Hair Extensions are however not just limited to celebrities anymore, pretty much anyone can wear hair extensions provided they get the right type for their hair condition.
Clip in, temporary fusion, instant fusion, micro-wefts, pre-bonded and classic fusion are some of the most popular ways of attaching hair extensions. So just how versatile does this make Hair Extensions? The answer to this is very. Hair Extensions can not only be worn by a variety of different people but they can also be worn in a variety of different ways.
Are you tired of having short hair? Do you want to add length? Or maybe you want to add thickness/volume to the sides or the back of your hair due to your hair thinning or maybe a colour change is what your really after. No matter what your reason is, Hair Extensions can dramatically change the look and feel of your hair without causing any damage.
Hair Extensions have come a long way from when they were first seen back in the 80′s. The way in which Hair Extensions are placed in your hair now means that no one can tell they are there. Your stylist will blend the extensions to look completely natural, meaning the only way in which anyone will know they are there is if you tell them.
Hair Extensions are the perfect way of testing different colours on your hair. By adding slices and streaks of bold colour to your hair via Hair Extensions you will be able to see what suits you best and will save your hair the damage of being bleached. Adding colour with Hair Extensions is also the perfect way of bringing that little bit extra to an outfit for a special occasion.
Another way that makes Hair Extensions versatile is they can be used to re-correct and blend in any damage that has happened to areas of your hair. Hair Extensions can be used on sections of hair that have started to thin; bringing you volume and thickness that looks nothing but natural.
As well as extensions that add length and volume to your hair it is also possible to get Hair Extensions that are known as Drawstring Ponytails. These are used when your natural hair is tied back in a ponytail. These drawstring ponytail attachments then clip onto the natural hair in your ponytail. These extensions can be used to hide bad hair days, keep hair looking good between washes and as a quick fix when you haven’t got much time but want something different.
There is now such a wide range of colours and textures available when it comes to Hair Extension that there has never been a better time to invest in them. It is advised that if you are considering Hair Extensions that you get an appointment at your salon for a consultation so that the best type of extension as well as the best method to apply them can be agreed on by you and your stylist.
Once your Hair Extensions have been applied you can style them in a wide range of ways, whether you want to blow dry them straight or curl them with tongs, your options are limitless, you can even dye them if you feel like changing the colour of not only your extensions but your natural colour too.
When you have had your Hair Extensions applied at your desired salon your stylist will then cut and style your extensions to your desired look. Stylists also often use thinning scissors and hot razors to create a totally natural look.

I found some websites such as Pantene beautiful lengths but I can’t find how to get information on getting one. I’m really worried about losing my hair and it’s going to happen fast. Any info. would greatly appreciated. Thanks

Nowadays, purchasing a wig is the perfect answer to a number of situations. Wigs offer a quick change of hair style and cause no damage to your natural hair. Today’s wigs can be found in all colors, shapes and sizes, depending on your needs and budget. In the past hair extensions were associated with illness but now they are seen as trendy fashion accessories, being used by most celebrities. The purpose of hair extensions is to cover thinning hair and provide a more voluminous look and today there are several brands of clip-in hair extensions with a simple process of application and removal that is not damaging to your own hair. Hair extensions are gaining popularity because of the flexibility they provide but also because they aren’t permanent. Once you tired of wearing your clip-in hair extensions, all you have to do is remove them. Furthermore, hair extensions are a great option for women who wish to change their hair without any styling damage. This is the perfect time to try out hair extensions!From all types of hair extensions such as weaves, metal tubing and adhesive based fusion, clip-in hair extensions are the least damaging and the easiest to apply. Such extensions will provide length, volume, texture and the great thing about them is that they can be clipped to your own hair. The number of clips you use for such extensions depends on the level of volume you want to obtain. These hair extensions are simply clipped to your hair and than they are snapped into place. Nonetheless, if you want the best result, we advise you to style your hair and the clip-in hair extensions separately. Furthermore you need to know that although hair extensions can be worn day and night it is recommended to take them out before going to sleep. The clip may tug on your own hair and cause unnecessary damage to your hair or damage the clip. The price of clip-in hair extensions is reasonable, being the most affordable form of available hair extensions.   They are available in human or synthetic hair. From the most popular clip-in extensions, women seem to prefer ponytails. These extensions had been forgotten for a while but now they are back and it looks like they are here to stay. These ponytails are subtle and they work in every occasion, being the perfect solution for ladies who are facing a hair style dilemma. A ponytail can look either casual or glamorous, depending on where you place your part and where you place the ponytail. There are several different styles for ponytails and your style can be chosen according to the look you want to adopt. You can place them anywhere on your head from the side, up on the head or low near the neck. They are available in straight, curly or wavy ponytails and the choice is all yours. However, make sure that the ponytail you select is suitable to the occasion you purchase it for. These days, hair extensions are available in different colors, textures, styles and lengths, being a perfect hair style option for social events or special occasions. Hair extensions seem to be popular among Hollywood stars, offering you the glamorous look that you were longing for. Now there are many hair extension products on the market meant to help you change your look in a matter of minutes. Clip-in hair extensions can be put on and removed whenever you please, being the hottest trend in hair styling.

Hair loss is one of Ol’ Vanity’s direst banes, and it may be because it is the centerpiece of man’s vanity. Gone are the days when hair loss was regarded as a medical symptom of something wrong in one’s system – a mere medical concern. Nowadays, it’s also the concern of dermatologists and hair specialists – the proponents of public appearances. There is a proliferation of endorsements regarding permanent transplant, wigs and other alternative solutions to hair loss these days, and the contest is always on for which one will be the most popular than the others.
Whatever may be the reason for the hair loss, when strands of hair start to fall off and panic sets in, going totally bald is preferred over having sparsely and unevenly distributed hair. Some people are comfortable with baldness, and it is, in fact, becoming a trend not only among the men but even among the women. These people say it is even more trendy to be unconventional. History has it, though, that pretty soon, what is unconventional will eventually become more popular.
On the other hand, there are people who dread losing their hair and going bald. These people would frantically look for a fitting solution to their particular hair loss problem. These people resort to permanent transplant, wigs, topical or oral medications to alleviate their hair problem. Permanent hair transplant is still a scary thought to some conservative folks. The idea of grafting the skin to transfer the healthy hair follicles to the diseased portion of the head requires needles — and not too many people feel comfortable with needles. Topical applications or oral medications are not suitable to some people because these may cause one or more particular allergic reactions.
Instead of medications or permanent transplant, wigs could be the most attractive option mainly because one can avail of the variety of personalities that could result from a variety of hairstyles and hair dyes on the wigs. Toupees for men, and wigs for women, are more popularly accepted especially for people who are public figures, like the politicians and people in the entertainment world. Keeping the hairpiece on and right side up is challenging, too; but if worn correctly, the hairpiece is hardly detectable as artificial. For it to fit snugly, wigs should be custom-made instead of bought off the shelf. Inability to keep the wig in place could turn out to be an icebreaker anywhere.

my hair is ~20in from roots to tips, also its dyed. Its got a few colours going on the top of my hair is brown and as it goes down it turns to burnt amber. Could i still donate my hair? Whats the minimum lenth to donate? Also i havent cut my hair in over a year so the ends are pretty sad looking, do i have to trim it before donating??
also my hair is in layers, does that matter

 

Do you know who manufactures your hair care products?

Where did you buy your last hair care product?

African-American men and women spend billions of dollars every year on their hair, consuming more than three-quarters of the hair care products sold in the U. S. How many of those dollars are paid to Black hair care businesses?

For the past twenty years or more, the majority of the wigs, extensions, relaxers, moisturizers, curling irons, hot combs, sheens, gels, conditioners, oils, shampoos, and lotions are brought to you by Korean entrepreneurs. The 2006 investigative documentary film, Black Hair, by Aron Ranen, tracks the successful efforts by Koreans who, recognizing the potential of such a lucrative market, petitioned the U. S. and Korean governments to gain economic incentives for assistance in tapping this gold mine. These shrewd business people have gained control of both the retail market as well as the manufacturing and wholesale distribution.

Applause! Applauding! Thunderous applause! I mean, standing ovation for seeing an opportunity to earn money in America. Encore. Encore. Monopoly – pass go; collect billions of Black consumer dollars. America is open for business!

For all yawls out there who are expecting this to be a Korean bashing article…not! Stop reading immediately. But, for all yawls out there who’d like to be enlightened about how immigrants from a distant place came to America, stopped, dropped and opened shop in our Black community, do keep reading!

Let’s reflect back for a moment upon a brilliant business tycoon: Madame C. J. Walker. Born in 1867, Madame Walker is the undisputed mother of beauty and hair care products for Black women. The Guinness Book of Records cites her as the first female (Black or white) to become a millionaire from her own achievements.

“Press it out” has been a phrase long used in the Black woman’s vocabulary to describe the process of removing the kinky curls from her beautiful hair. Madam C. J. Walker saw an economic opportunity in the desire by Black women to straighten their tight curls. Through a unique process of combining raw ingredients, Madame C. J. Walker created superior hair care products to meet the demand within the Black community for “good” hair.

This early black entrepreneur was neither a biochemist nor an experienced businessperson. Madame Walker lacked the credentials offered by Spellman, Howard, Fisk, Tuskegee, or the host of other Black colleges of her day. She was far too poor to afford college. What Madame Walker did possess was the unique skill of reading what the Black Community wanted enough to pay for again and again. She went about filling that need with goods and services—all the way the bank. She went right past go, collecting cash from the pockets of Black Haves and Black Have Not consumers alike, to become the wealthiest businesswoman of her era.

Madame C. J. Walker will be forever known as the creator of the “straightening comb. ” She invented the “press and curl” look for Black woman of her era. With the application of heat to a metal comb, nappy hair became straight hair. The straightening comb was a revolution in Black women’s hair care. Tight curls were released—freed from the slavery of being matted to sides of her beautiful Black head. Yeah, this writer is from the country, matted (smile). The Black woman was now able to see her beautiful hair flowing and straight as a white woman’s for the first time. The wheels of brother necessity were in motion—blacksmiths were forming the straightening comb, Madame C. J. Walker’s sales teams were demonstrating and setting up distributorships throughout the Deep South, up north, from the east coast to the west coast. The Black Haves and Black Have Notes were equally desirous of the straightening comb. Word of the comb’s magic spread like wildfire; the demand out-paced the supply. Thus the battle for the Black hair care market was born. Or, more to the point, the battle for the Black consumer dollar was focused.

Madame Walker saw opportunity there too. She not only sought innovation in the creation of new types of hair care products, but she did so in a way that also created economic opportunities for others in the Black community. Madame Walker provided thousands of Black women with the potential to earn a livable wage and go on to continue to influence the coming generation of Black American entrepreneurs.

The “good” hair look created by the magic of the hot comb application to black hair turned out to be short-lived. Human sweat and the humidity caused the straightened Black hair to revert and matt back to the sides of the sisters’ heads. Plus, the look was a lot of work. There was a new need, for something humidity-proof. A better process to straighten the Black woman’s hair was needed with a longer-lasting effect. The creative Madame Walker had an idea, a chemical with a lye base—now known as the modern-day permanent relaxer. The Black male version, conk, was the hot seller of the day—the more modern version was known as the juicy jerry curl. Oh my, when I look back at my graduation pictures.

Fast forward to 2008–the Black community’s hair care preferences and market demand have made possible a multi-billion dollar industry, but the current profits from this industry have been almost entirely pulled out from under the Black community. The seeds of innovation planted by Madame C. J. Walker have somehow been co-opted by Korean entrepreneurs. How has this complete market reversal occurred?

The targeted customer is the same—Black men and women. The business of supplying goods and services to this customer base has evolved with new products, makeup, hair weaves, and wigs. The entire shooting match, including Black hair care magazines, trade shows, and a host of other events, is now dominated by Korean business owners. Ninety percent of the Black hair care business is controlled by Korean entrepreneurs.

Here is how it happened.

As more Koreans immigrated to America, they needed income. For them to stop, drop, and setup shop in white neighborhoods was not permitted. They soon recognized the opportunity that the black consumer presented, particularly within the black hair care market. Just like Madame C. J. Walker, Korean entrepreneurs seized the moment. Now, mind you, they seized it differently. Have I peaked your curiosity? Oh, do read farther.

Madame Walkers seized the moment by aggressively traveling from town to town with product demonstrations in the local churches, ladies clubs, and benevolent societies, recruiting new reps much as Avon does today. The Korean businessperson enlisted the services of the Korean Government, along with the U. S. government. What do I mean by that? Oh, yes, they used new words, strategies, and techniques not available to the late Madame C. J. Walker. Lobbyists, tax incentives, our Small Business Administration, and a host of other skillful tactics were employed—all with the purpose and intent to take control of the billion-dollar Black hair care market.

The Black community proved a gold mine for Korean businesses. The Black consumer shopper, often without preference except for lower prices, was their target. We plotted down our hard-earned dollars in stores where the only shared language was the dollar bill at the register. A cryptic sign language was used until the time came to pay—“I’ll take this and that” as we pointed to weaves, wigs, and other hair care products. How often do we make mockery of their inability to communicate (the Korean storeowners), as we walk out the door leaving our dollars in their pockets.

Now, please do not misunderstand my intentions. I remind you that this is not about bashing Korean business owners for taking control of our Black hair care market in order to create jobs for their communities, both here and overseas. But, as we seek reparations from past slavery from our government, the Korean-American community prospers—with our help. We are a fractional consumer market, with little, if any, loyalty to the concept of buying from Black businesses.

The Korean businessperson has stopped, dropped, and setup shop in our communities with our great assistance—the assistance of our hard-earned Black dollars. The Korean cashiers, the store janitor, the factory workers in Korea, the lobbyist in Washington – are all paid for by our communities. Each time you stroll into their store, point to a product on the shelf and hand over your money, you have just handed over your power. The same power could be used to build businesses that employ brothers and sisters.

America is open for business. Korean business owners found our gold mine, a never-ending supply of cash. The Black hair care industry is as lucrative to Korean Americans much as the casino business is for Native Americans. Step right up; drop your coins in the Korean Business slot machine. Oh, but there is no jackpot waiting to come back to you – no cash prize for three cherries in row. Oh, this one is always snake eyes, short end of the stick, or any other cliché that suggests “loser. ”

Are our dollars not sponsoring activities in their communities? Are we not putting their children into the finest of schools, providing their families with jobs, and building wealth for their community? Do you see any of these dollars put back into the Black community? Have you seen the Korean businessperson in the pews of the Black churches on Sunday–perhaps depositing some of those once-Black dollars into the church building fund? Have you ever seen a Korean businessperson acknowledge or sponsor of Juneteenth? Well, let’s see – some large companies such as Coke and Pepsi have joined the local Black businesses in acknowledging this and other significant dates for Black Americans.

I do not condemn any group for taking advantage of an opportunity for economic success. But maybe it is time for Black Americans to take a closer look at the way we spend our dollars. Is our hair a potential key to opportunities for jobs and growth in the Black community? Koreans stopped, dropped, and setup shop in the Black community all across America – America Open for Business. Why don’t we stop, drop and set up shop for ourselves?

Note: There are many Black hair care companies such as, Bonner Brothers, Miss Jessies, Dudley Products, and a host of others. A list of Black and non-Black manufacturers of hair care products can be found on the web site for Black Owned Beauty Supply Association (BOBSA) website www. bobsaone. org

Fashion is one of the most unpredictable industries where the styles keep changing constantly. Thus it is not surprising that if one day, the short bob cut is in vogue, the very next day, most of the fashionista would be swooning over a long mane of sleek, straight hair. In contemporary times both the men and women out there secretly wish to have a long mane, a head full of lustrous, long and shiny hair. With the rapidly changing trends in haircuts, most of the individuals end up losing length of their hair, while keeping in tune with the latest cuts and hairstyles. However, hair grows at their own pace and one cannot grow them overnight. In such situations, most of the women prefer to go for hair extensions. Hair extensions is one of the most easiest and convenient way to grow back long hair in a jiffy. Hair extensions in New York can be done in various types and styles. It is advisable for an individual to go for only those hair salons where the staff is highly experienced in the field of doing hair extensions on their clients proficiently. There are several high profile hair salons that offer reasonable services of Hair extensions New York. These hair salons offer more than 35 types of hair extensions to their clients. Some individuals might be blessed with sleek, straight hair while some others might have a head full of curly hair. Different people need different kind of hair extensions. Hair extensions New York is a unique technique of doing hair extensions in the most professional manner by expert professionals who have earned dexterity in the art. A large number of people are often left wondering about the concept of hair extensions. Hair extensions are fake hair which is attached to the natural hair of the client at the roots. It is extremely important to locate the artificial hair extensions from the natural hair. This is why these hair extensions are attached to the clients head only after finding out the right match for every strand. Contrary to the belief, hair extensions are extremely difficult to locate. An individual cannot figure out in the first look whether a person is wearing hair extensions or not, provided the hair extension job has been done by an experienced professional. Most of the people believe that it must be extremely tedious to take care of fake extensions and on the contrary these are easy to manage. One need not be extra wary of hot tools while dealing with hair extensions. In fact, one can even choose to go for the option of getting touch ups on their colored hair with their hair extensions on. Apart from that, one can also resume their daily activities, such as swimming, dancing and exercising without having to think too much about maintaining their hair extensions. However, it is important to note that an individual’s natural hair must be at least three inches long in order to let the hair extensions fit in naturally.