My Hair Is Thinning....What Should I Do?

Hi Couture Beauties! I hope you all had a great weekend. I had to do my dance mom thing with my daughter who had a hip hop performance over the weekend. Being a dance mom is a lot of work and I'm not even the one dancing...lol. Anyway, a question came up last week from someone I met on if I would recommend hair extensions for thinning hair. It really depends on the method used to install the hair extensions. If the hair extensions will be sewn to the your braided hair, my response would be "No". I understand that hair extensions are a huge trend because you see them being advertised everywhere, but they will only lead to more damage and hair loss when sewn to hair that is thinning. The hair extensions weighs down on your natural hair, which pulls it from the scalp and ultimately leads to hair loss.

Protective Styling for Thinning Hair

Best Hair Buys For Hair Systems (Lace Wigs) & Hair Extensions With Different Textures

Hair systems & Hair extensions have become extremely popular over the last five years...mostly because it's the best accessory that completes any outfit. The most popular hair for hair systems & extensions is the Remy hair where the cuticles are still attached because the hair can last up to two years IF taking care of properly. Remy hair comes in various hair types and textures and it's important to use the right products to care for the hair that is curly, kinky, wavy, or straight.

The most IMPORTANT thing to remember when buying hair products is to look for shampoos & conditioners that are sulfate-free & alcohol-free. These two ingredients will dry out the hair and making it brittle. Hair systems and extensions are an investment and should be treated with the best care possible.

Straight/Relaxed | Curly/Wavy | Kinky 

Best Products for Straight/Relaxed Hair

• Creme of Nature Argan Oil collection (Shampoo, Conditioner, & Leave-in Conditioner)

Best Products for Curly, Wavy, & Kinky Hair

• Mixed Chicks Sulfate-Free Shampoo, Deep Conditioner, & Leave-in Conditioner diluted w/water in a spray bottle

Best Products for all Hair Textures

• Nunaat's Silicon Collections
• Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream & Moroccanoil Oil Treatment 

The product brands mentioned above are what I use on a regular basis and have kept all my units in great condition. Again, I must stress that when you are shopping for hair products to maintain your hair system or hair extension remember these key words: Sulfate-Free & Alcohol-Free!

Wig Tip: Combing & Detangling Your Hair

The other day, I caught my sister combing your hair extensions in the wrong direction!!! I was like "Know wonder why your hair is shedding like no tomorrow".  I showed her how to properly comb her hair without tugging, pulling, or going near the track.

The proper way to brush or comb your hair attached to a track or lace wig is to gently grab sections of the hair at a time and start from the bottom and comb up near the root. Do not go too close to the track or knot, because they will become loose and begin to shed. The best tools to use is a loop brush (can be purchased @ CoutureLaceCrowns.com) or a wide tooth comb.