Wet and Wavy Indi Remy hair for braiding

This is the first time we encounter such high quality braiding hair. On top of that Indian Remy.

This braiding bulk is manufactured by Janet Collection, which is previously famous for their Afro Kinky Bulk and Afro Marley Braids.

Indi Remy hair bulk comes in 18" and in three different styles:

Indi Remy Afro Jerry Bulk 18"

Indi Remy Ripple Body Bulk 18"

Indi Remy Ripple Deep Bulk 18"

This is wet and wavy hair which allows different styling. Hair looks more straight right out of the package. Once the hair is wet, the curls become more defined (illustrated below).

Braiding styles and trends

Just a few Braiding styles to share today are brought to you by some of the most influential African-American singers.

Above we see India Arie, (2010) arrives to the 3rd annual BET Honors wearing her long micro-braids in a glamorous low ponytail.

To accomplish this look you will need some braiding hair and lots of patience.

Here we see Jada Pinkett Smith, (2010) with her braided pompadour pony and electric lips. The long braids on the top are twisted in a style to create impression of a mohawk which almost reminds us of a warrior woman.

To accomplish this style you will need Kanekalon braiding hair and again lot os patience.

How to Cornrow, Sectioning hair and styling

I found these excellent video tutorials on how to do cornrows and needed to share them with everyone.

How to keep your hair moisturized?

This is probably one of the most pertinent questions as the cold season approaches and winter often dries out the hair.

How to keep your hair moisturized?

Here are some pieces of advice to follow in order to keep your hair moisturized even through the driest winter.

Start from the inside:

Your diet is probably one of the most important steps to follow, and yet so many disregard it and neglect it.

Yes, I know it is much easier to slather some highly-advertised super expensive moisturizing creme on top of your tresses and hope for the best. But that alone will not work.

Water will keep you and your tresses hydrated. The amount of water you should drink per day is a little less than half your body weight in ounces. If you exercise, you should add 16 oz to the total for very 45 minutes of strenuous activity. For every ounce of caffeinated beverage that you drink, you need to drink additional 2 oz of water.

Fruits and Veggies that are high in water content should be included in your daily diet. Keep red-orange fruits and veggies, leafy greens, citrus and berries at your home and at work.

Vitamins and Minerals are also absorbed through a proper diet. Vitamin A, C, E, zinc, selenium , as well as omega-3 fatty acids are very important. You can find those in fish, nuts (macadamia, walnuts and almonds), and oils.

Now that we've got the inside covered, lets go over the outside treatments recommended.

Choose your shampoo. Most shampoos contain harsh, drying sulfates that are extremely damaging for curly hair. Instead use shampoo with mild cleaners or simply use your conditioner which will equally well clean your hair but will keep it moisturized.

Deep condition with precaution. Deep conditioning treatments are good for your hair as long as you avoid these ingredients: mineral oil & petroleum which coats the hair and prevents moisture from getting in.

Use oils. Coconut and olive oils are especially beneficial when moisturizing hair. Jojoba oil is also recommended for locking in moisture on the scalp.

Resources for this post were contributed from http://bglhonline.com/

How to Glam up your braids?

Many people perceive the braiding styles as more casual, not sophisticated enough, etc.

So you have an important event coming up, maybe inauguration to attend or a wedding and you wonder how to Glam Up the braiding style you are rocking.

Well this wont be difficult or expensive!

Preferably your braids should head towards the back of your head where you can twist them in a ponytail and wrap them in a nice hair bun or hair dome. While you

still keep the natural look of the braids, the hair dome will add a sophistication to your style.

Domes or buns are also perfect for these occasions:

- when you are in a hurry, but want to look tidy

- when it's hot and you want to put your hair up in a ponytail but want an interesting style

- when your budget is limited but you want to look professional and tidy (buns can cost between $4.99-7.99)

Attached are some pictures and examples of hair styles achieved with the buns.

Also see celebrities who put their hair in a bun/hair dome here.

Braiding Styles with Afrelle Braid

Just wanted to share some cool videos on different braiding styles accomplished with the Afrelle Braid.

The most fun about braids in my opinion is that you can vary the styles every day.

After seeing the videos below I will never again think that braids can be boring.

The styles you will see below were done by professional hairstylists using the Afrelle Braid by Janet Collection.

All you need is some soft hair for braiding and imagination. You can truly be creative with the soft braids.

Top 10 Chemicals that cause hair breakage and hair loss

Here is a list of chemicals that you should avoid and that may cause hair shedding, tangling, breakage, hair loss and even alopecia:

• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Mineral Oil and Petrolatum
• PEG (polyethylene glycol)
• Propylene Glycol (PG)
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) & Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
• Chlorine
• DEA (diethanolamine), MEA (momoethnanolamine), and TEA (triethanolamine)
• FD & C Color Pigments
• Fragrance
• Imidazolidinyl Urea and DMDM Hydantoin

Before you use your favorite hair spray, lotion or relaxer check the ingredients on the back of the bottle. Make sure none of the above are listed.

To stay on the safe side, buy only herbal based products or make your own recipe at home.

Stay healthy to keep your hair healthy!

Softex Braid by Motown Tress

When it comes to braiding hair, most professional braiders prefer a soft texture, that easily gives in and cooperates to accomplish a style that owes and wows.

One product that matches the qualities described above is the Softex Braid by Motown Tress.

You can accomplish various styles with it and never be disappointed with the results.

Braid Varieties/ Different braids

• Braids varieties:

There are numerous braiding varieties available on the market which help to achieve different styles and results. Here is a list of some of them:
Jumbo Braid- long hair braid, usually used for corn rows or micro braids.
Afro Marley Braid- long and twisted braid.
Dread lock braid- used to accomplish the dreadlocks look without having to dreadlock your own hair.
Disco Braid- curly hair braid.
Vitamin C braid- regular braiding hair infused with the aroma and benefits of Vitamin C.
Silky Yaky braid- braiding hair that is not as coarse as the Jumbo braid
Afrelle braid- soft braiding hair
Softex braid- similar to the Afrelle braid is very soft and long
Afro Kinky Bulk- soft synthetic or human hair braid preferred for twists.