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What's an ACV rinse, and why should I do one? Synthetic hair extensions sometimes have a coating on the outside of the strands that can cause irritation, specifically itching. Some folks don't react to to the coating at all, or don't notice it beyond the normal slight discomfort that goes along with a fresh install. Some styles are less prone to causing a reaction as well; most synthetic dreads are sealed with boiling water or steam before being installed, and sometimes that's enough to …

Silky curl falls are hairpieces that are worn over a ponytail or bun to achieve the look of bouncy ringlet curls without the hassle of curling your hair.  In this tutorial, we'll cover how to make silky curl falls from bags of premade synthetic silky curl hair extensions.Materials 4 bags of silky curls2 hair ties or strips of stretch laceScissorsSomething to hang the curls on, like a hook, towel rack, or clothes hanger. NotesIf you prefer long curls that are the full length of the package …

There is a time and a place for costume store party wigs, and that is Halloween. Stand out from other party store shoppers with a few of these simple tricks!Wear a wig cap underneath. They're cheap and they keep your hair under control. You won't be stuck fighting flyaways, and getting your hair flat under the cap will help your wig sit better over it.Sew a few weave clips around the hairline. This is especially helpful for updos, and if you're wearing a pigtail style, it will help keep …

We've been in business for just over 15 years now, and faced that question for the first time about a month ago... and then three weeks ago... and two... and you get the idea. Everyone wants to be a lion this year!Making a lion's mane from kanekalon can be difficult to estimate because it's rather far removed from regular hair styling. Although the process bears some resemblance to ventilating a wig, the length, style, shape, and size is very different. Our first thought was the musical, Cats. …

We Love Colors' annual Halloween contact begins on Friday, September 23rd, and this year I Kick Shins is proud to be a partner!So make sure you send them your costume photos for a chance to win big. There are over $2,000 in prizes this year!We will be contributing the following: 1st Place Adult: $100.00 gift certificate2nd Place Adult: $50.00 gift certificate3rd Place Adult: $25.00 gift certificatePeople's Choice Adult: $100.00 gift certificate1st Place Kids: $50.00 gift certificate2nd Place Ki …

RastAfri has majorly expanded their Classic Braid line, and we've got the pastel and rainbow stock to prove it! :)Four solid pastel colors are now available:Pastel PinkSnow WhiteLavenderSky BlueThese colors were already in stock for other brands, but weren't previously available for RastAfri Classic Braid.And there are also six brand *NEW* blended ombré shades!These are blends of regular kanekalon, not multicolored high heat kanekalon, so they're easy to seal with steam or boiling water.  T …

RastAfri Highlight Braid is here, and it's a dread maker's multicolored dream come true!Usually multicolored kanekalon is a bit difficult to seal, but this stuff is actually easy to work with. It reacts to boiling water and steam better than high heat kanekalon, ShapeShifter, and Lexy kk jumbo braid. It doesn't shrink down as much as regular kk jumbo braid, but it still holds its shape. It's also not spongey when sealed like high heat sometimes tends to do.We tested out Off Black with Cornflo …

In the interest of Spring cleaning, shipping labels for orders throughout April and May will be decorated with totally random stickers including but not limited to pastries, ice cream, junk food, fruit, cats, moons, stars, mermaids, seashells, and hamsters.  Enjoy! ;PWe also got in some sweet new black, blue, and green wavy mermaid-inspired human hair wefts.  Check 'em out here! …

MaterialsThree bags of marley braidRubber bands, ortho bands, or sturdy threadStretch lace, elastic, or hair tiesInstructions Gather your supplies. For this tutorial, I'm making a pair of falls with three bags of marley braid. If you’re making a single fall, you can use fewer bags of marley braid, and if you want them to be really full, you can use more.Separate your marley braid into two piles, one for each fall.Take 3-4 pieces of marley braid and hang them over your elastic, lace, o …

We <3 you!  *mwah*If you're curious, the heart is half Turkish Delight and half Neon Magenta high heat braiding hair :)