Milky Way Hair Weave
Often used by black women, and celebrities but now it's a global thing, even Asians and Caucasians wear them. A weave is a form of hair weft extensions, which is glued or sewn into the hair from the track or can be braided for a full head weave which the braids are sewn down or covered with a net. It is made of different synthetic fibers but does not contain human hair. The difference between synthetic hair and human hair is that synthetic hair can be easily damaged by the heat, friction and they are much less expensive. This is because the quality may never look like a human hair, since they can be stiff and move. Also using heating hair appliances should never be used on most types of synthetic hair.
Why Women Wear Weave?
They wear it because they love the option to choose what they want to wear on their head, whether it is from being short to long, from being a black haired to blonde haired and etc. Without worrying about damaging their own natural hair. Also a sad misconception that most people have is that most women use weave because she is bald which is not true. In fact, by wearing a weave, most women are able to grow their natural hair at a more fast pace. Most women wear it to grow their natural hair and to save time whereas others just like the simple fact that they can have a straight, curly and wavy hair at any time.
Is A Wig & A Weave The Same Thing?
Many people who don't know much about weaves, often are confused and wonder if a wig and a weave are the same thing and no, it is not. The difference between a wig and a weave is that, with a wig it is just a full hair that is placed on top of the head and a weave are weft extensions that are glued or sewn on to the head or braided which are sewn or covered with a net.
Milky Way Hair Weave
It offers a variety of choices and has products with over 100 colors and styles.
How To Match Your Hair With A Weave
• Many women who wear weaves sometimes fail at least once due to color matching their natural hair with the weave. There are different hair types, as well as different colors. So here are a few tips on how to know which weave to choose next time.
• Wash your natural hair thoroughly and dry it afterwards.
• Do not match the weave to your wet hair color. This is because, wet hair is always darker than normal. So wait until your hair is totally dry.
• After your hair is totally dry. Make sure you observe your hair color with proper light to be exact on what color you hair actually is.
How To Wash Your Hair Weave
For Milky Way Hair Weaves, you will need a mild shampoo and a deep conditioner.
Steps To Wash
• When wearing the weave, you should wash your hair no more than once every 2-3 days. A lot of washing will have a drying effect on the hair.
• Wash underneath the scalp area, be gentle so that you don't pull or loosen the weave.
• Rinse the hair thoroughly.
• Now wash the hair with a deep conditioner to protect the extensions.
• Rinse the hair thoroughly again.
• Get a towel and wrap the hair loosely to absorb the excess water. If the hair still remains wet, wrap small sections of the hair with the towel and squeeze gently. Do not rub or pull the hair.
• Apply oil sparingly, as it can cause the weave to slip out. Also it keeps the weave shiny and soft.
• Allow the hair weave to air dry.
Additional Tips
• Use gently running water for washing. Do not scrub hard while washing.
• For more protection, wrap your weave at night.
• Regular visits to your salon will help to maintain the weave and weaves that are well taken care of can last for months.
How To Care Your Hair Weave
It looks great when you first get your weave, but after a week or so, you may start to notice your scalp getting dry or splitting in the middle of your braids. Here are tips on how to look after your hair weave.
• Do not comb out the hair, if you are using synthetic hair. This is because it will leave it splitting.
• Use leave-in conditioner, if your scalp starts to get dry. This will hydrate your scalp and it will leave it looking shiny and good again.
• Every night make sure to wrap your hair using a bandana or durag. You will see splitting in the middle of your braids if you don't wrap.
Hair Weave Do's & Don'ts
Do
• Ask for professional help from a beautician. A hair weave that has not been placed properly can cause a lot of problems such as hair loss to an unnatural/fake look to shorter lasting weaves. It is always best to use the services of a professional, to protect your hair.
• Think how you want your weave to be applied. There are different types of ways to attach weaves to your hair and each method has pros and cons such as price, if the weave can be styled or washed and how long the weave lasts. It is best to discuss with a beautician to know which one may suit your best.
• Follow instructions on how to care for your weave. To have your hair looking at it's best, you always need to follow the care instructions once you have a weave in your hair, to protect your natural hair from excessive damage.
Don't
• Remove your weave without prior instructions. Avoid damaging your hair and never remove a weave unless you know what you are doing. Do get instructions on how to remove a weave or ask a beautician to remove it for you, it will cost little or nothing.
• Keep a weave in your hair if it's painful. If you have a new hair weave and is causing you pain, remove it immediately. A weave that is tight enough to cause you being in pain can lead to headaches, hair damage and hair loss.