People have been wearing hair extensions and wigs for centuries. Amazingly, 70 extensions were uncovered still intact on the skeleton of an ancient Egyptian woman in 2014. Her stylist deserves a posthumous award, in our opinion.
Traditionally, beauty supply stores have catered to women with straighter, finer and blonder hair, providing an endless array of synthetic and human hairpieces. Thankfully, women with thicker, curlier and coarser textures have gotten access to more alternatives as the natural hair extension market started to boom within the last five years, according to Heat Free Hair Movement founder and salon owner Ngozi Opara.
"It's really a reflection of the evolution of black hair care," she told HuffPost Style. "More African American women have embraced their natural hair texture than I have ever seen before. I think having extensions to provide options for protection and versatility for our textures is a part of that movement and why creating Heat Free Hair was so important to me."
Curl Sistas co-creator Joy Adaeze could relate firsthand to customer demands. She told us, "When I first went natural, I big chopped since my relaxed hair was damaged with lots of breakages. I'd never had short hair in my life so that was a big change. I tried to find hair that would match my thick 4C texture (so I could do protective styles) and came up empty-handed. This is why I am most proud of Curl Sistas. We are giving women options that are true to who they are."
If you're part of the growing numbers of people interested in trying out natural hair extensions and wigs, here are some brands that are helping turn heads.
Different Types of Hair Extensions for Black Hair
At our Afro hair salon in West London, we can fit both Remy human hair extensions and synthetic hair extensions on Afro and multi-textured hair. The choices for black hair extensions are endless. Choose from weaves, twists, braids and flat twists – feel free to bring a picture of a style you like and we can replicate it.
Two Strand Twists on Afro Hair
Twists work best on Afro hair and are a great way to protect your natural Afro hair. Twists on natural hair can last for weeks and require a minimal touch-up.
Weaves for Multi-Textured & Afro Hair
Weaves are another great protective style and come with the added benefits of versatility. Weaves can be straight or curly, they can be cut and styled to suit your face shape and personal look. It’s also free from daily manipulation and very easy to maintain.
Flat Twists for Afro Hair Types
Flat twists are created with two sections of hair twisted across the scalp. Flat twists offer versatility and work equally well on relaxed, permed or natural hair. If your hair is long and the twists extend past your neck, they can be styled into a slick bun for a classic and professional look.
Clip In Hair Extensions for Black & Bi-Racial Women
We offer the best clip-in hair extensions at Junior Green Hair Salon in Kensington. Book in for a consultation so we can work out the perfect look for you – whether you want length or volume, or both! Please note There a charge for all consultations.
Braids for Black Hair
Our afro braiding specialists can braid your natural hair or you can opt for braids using hair extensions. Similar to twists braids carry the benefits of protecting your natural hair from environmental damage and excess styling. For more help on choosing hair extensions, give us a call on 020 7752 0620.
The Benefits of Hair Extensions for Afro Hair
Wearing weaves and hair extensions on natural black hair come with many benefits:
Protect natural afro hair by wearing hair extensions
Hair extensions take on the daily wear-and-tear that your natural hair would have endured had it not been protected. By wearing hair extensions, your natural hair is protected from harsh elements such as weather, too much heat styling, too much sun exposure, and materials from clothing that can cause friction to natural hair. With human hair extensions, you have the freedom to style your hair extensions using heat-based appliances without fear of damage to your natural strands.
The transition from permed hair to the natural hair using hair extensions
If you want to transition from permed or relaxed hair but do not want to cut your hair, why not try hair extensions? Wearing hair extensions can provide an easier transitioning period to help you gain more confidence in your looks until your natural hair grows out.
Spend less time styling afro hair
Hair extensions and weaves are a great choice if you have a highly active lifestyle. Maybe you don’t have a lot of time to spend styling your hair and are looking for low-maintenance options. If so, hair extensions allow you to keep your glamorous look without spending precious time styling Afro hair.
Grow natural afro hair
Hair extensions can help you grow your natural hair because the hair extensions will protect your natural hair from too much styling and manipulation, which can cause breakage.
Add hair color with afro hair extensions
We can color your hair extensions which means you can experiment with color (and a new hair cut!)
Traditionally, beauty supply stores have catered to women with straighter, finer and blonder hair, providing an endless array of synthetic and human hairpieces. Thankfully, women with thicker, curlier and coarser textures have gotten access to more alternatives as the natural hair extension market started to boom within the last five years, according to Heat Free Hair Movement founder and salon owner Ngozi Opara.
"It's really a reflection of the evolution of black hair care," she told HuffPost Style. "More African American women have embraced their natural hair texture than I have ever seen before. I think having extensions to provide options for protection and versatility for our textures is a part of that movement and why creating Heat Free Hair was so important to me."
Curl Sistas co-creator Joy Adaeze could relate firsthand to customer demands. She told us, "When I first went natural, I big chopped since my relaxed hair was damaged with lots of breakages. I'd never had short hair in my life so that was a big change. I tried to find hair that would match my thick 4C texture (so I could do protective styles) and came up empty-handed. This is why I am most proud of Curl Sistas. We are giving women options that are true to who they are."
If you're part of the growing numbers of people interested in trying out natural hair extensions and wigs, here are some brands that are helping turn heads.
Different Types of Hair Extensions for Black Hair
At our Afro hair salon in West London, we can fit both Remy human hair extensions and synthetic hair extensions on Afro and multi-textured hair. The choices for black hair extensions are endless. Choose from weaves, twists, braids and flat twists – feel free to bring a picture of a style you like and we can replicate it.
Two Strand Twists on Afro Hair
Twists work best on Afro hair and are a great way to protect your natural Afro hair. Twists on natural hair can last for weeks and require a minimal touch-up.
Weaves for Multi-Textured & Afro Hair
Weaves are another great protective style and come with the added benefits of versatility. Weaves can be straight or curly, they can be cut and styled to suit your face shape and personal look. It’s also free from daily manipulation and very easy to maintain.
Flat Twists for Afro Hair Types
Flat twists are created with two sections of hair twisted across the scalp. Flat twists offer versatility and work equally well on relaxed, permed or natural hair. If your hair is long and the twists extend past your neck, they can be styled into a slick bun for a classic and professional look.
Clip In Hair Extensions for Black & Bi-Racial Women
We offer the best clip-in hair extensions at Junior Green Hair Salon in Kensington. Book in for a consultation so we can work out the perfect look for you – whether you want length or volume, or both! Please note There a charge for all consultations.
Braids for Black Hair
Our afro braiding specialists can braid your natural hair or you can opt for braids using hair extensions. Similar to twists braids carry the benefits of protecting your natural hair from environmental damage and excess styling. For more help on choosing hair extensions, give us a call on 020 7752 0620.
The Benefits of Hair Extensions for Afro Hair
Wearing weaves and hair extensions on natural black hair come with many benefits:
Protect natural afro hair by wearing hair extensions
Hair extensions take on the daily wear-and-tear that your natural hair would have endured had it not been protected. By wearing hair extensions, your natural hair is protected from harsh elements such as weather, too much heat styling, too much sun exposure, and materials from clothing that can cause friction to natural hair. With human hair extensions, you have the freedom to style your hair extensions using heat-based appliances without fear of damage to your natural strands.
The transition from permed hair to the natural hair using hair extensions
If you want to transition from permed or relaxed hair but do not want to cut your hair, why not try hair extensions? Wearing hair extensions can provide an easier transitioning period to help you gain more confidence in your looks until your natural hair grows out.
Spend less time styling afro hair
Hair extensions and weaves are a great choice if you have a highly active lifestyle. Maybe you don’t have a lot of time to spend styling your hair and are looking for low-maintenance options. If so, hair extensions allow you to keep your glamorous look without spending precious time styling Afro hair.
Grow natural afro hair
Hair extensions can help you grow your natural hair because the hair extensions will protect your natural hair from too much styling and manipulation, which can cause breakage.
Add hair color with afro hair extensions
We can color your hair extensions which means you can experiment with color (and a new hair cut!)
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