| "Malaysian hair" is a term used for a rare type of | | | | of hair, your weave is likely to fail. Even if you can't |
| human hair -- from Malaysia, of course -- that's used | | | | afford the finest hair available, you'll need to be sure |
| for the finest extensions and weaves. With rich | | | | to use real human hair and not synthetics. If you use |
| colors, a silky smooth texture and natural moisture, | | | | the highest quality hair you can get your hands on, |
| it's got a well-deserved reputation as one of the | | | | the weave will last a lot longer -- not to mention look |
| highest grades of hair available. | | | | more natural and feel better. |
| But there's a similar term that has a much more | | | | Wash, then condition. Before you begin weaving, it's |
| specific meaning. A "Malaysian hair weave" is a unique | | | | absolutely imperative that you wash and condition |
| method of connecting hair extensions to the existing | | | | the client's existing hair. This is impossible to overdo; |
| hair on someone's scalp. Stylists use this method to | | | | wash the hair and condition it at least three times |
| avoid harming the surrounding that natural hair; the | | | | each. And avoid using harsh chemicals -- like styling |
| procedure involves very carefully braiding the weave | | | | product -- for as long as possible before the weave |
| into the natural hair without using glue or bonding it | | | | is performed. |
| to the roots, and without braiding too tight, which | | | | Be sure to moisturize. An unmoisturized scalp is likely |
| can damage both roots and scalp. | | | | to have broken hair or damaged roots. It's important |
| Here's how it's done. | | | | to begin moisturizing the scalp a few days before the |
| Don't skimp on the hair. Unless you use the right type | | | | weave is done. Make sure your client knows this. |
