There are two
types of hair that may be used for making a hair piece or wig
for a black men's or black women's hair piece or wig. You have
the choice of using either Human Hair or Synthetic Fiber.
HUMAN HAIR
All
virgin human hair is pretty much equal, however, how virgin hair
is processed basically determines which should be used for making
a wig or hair piece. All human hair is processed to one degree
or another, however, when processed to completely remove the
cuticle weakens the hair shaft and causes the hair to break more
easily.
When choosing
hair to make a wig or hair piece for a black man or women, or
African American person, choosing an ethnically naturally dark
hair is recommended. You can use black (Afro) human hair from
a Black person, African American, Italian, Hispanic, Asian, or
European people. Just be sure not to use hair from people who
have naturally lighter colored hair, such as a blonde Norwegian
or Swedish person.
It is also important
to try finding a hair supply that closely matches the hair texture
desired for the wig or hair piece be creating. Normally, it is
not a problem finding human hair that is straight or light wavy,
however, finding curly hair is sometimes a problem. The reason
for this is because some suppliers may not have naturally curly
human hair in the color you are looking for and they will restyle
(perm) the hair to be straight, light wavy, or curly just to
complete a customers order.
Using human hair
that has been curled is okay, however, it is commonly known that
permed hair does not hold a set permanently and ultimately needs
to curled over and over again.
SYNTHETIC
FIBER
There
are to types of Synthetic Hair now available from Wig Supply
Stores. The original synthetic hair is heat sensitive while the
new synthetic fiber is not heat sensitive.
Both types of synthetic hair are man-made fibers and they are
available in all natural colors resembling the human hair colors.
Therefore, finding a color to match a black man's or black women's,
or an African American's hair is not a problem.
Unlike human
hair, when manufactured, synthetic hair is always made in a straight
texture. In order to make a wig or hair piece with light wavy,
wavy, curly, kinky, or Afro hair; restyling the factory-made
synthetic hair will be necessary. Restyling straight synthetic
hair is not difficult, however, how this is done is very important
in order not to damage or friz the fiber.
Heat-Sensitive
Synthetic Hair
Using
a hot blow dryer or a hot curling iron to restyle original heat-sensitive
synthetic hair is NOT RECOMMENDED. The proper way of restyling
synthetic hair is using hot steam. Professional hairstylists
and wig salons use a large commercial hair steamer to style synthetic
hair pieces and wigs, however, a smaller hand-held hair steamer
is available from 
MHRW INTERNATIONAL.
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Using straight
or light wavy synthetic hair:
Using electrical
tape:
1. Secure approximately
20 or more hairs to Start end of cloths hanger.
2. Spiral
hair
around the cloths hanger towards other end. Tape
end securely to cloths hanger.
Using a synthetic
Hair Steamer:
3. Apply
steam
to hair to restyle hair to be wavy or curly. Let hair cool before
removing.
After the hair
cools:
4. Remove the hair from cloths
hanger(s) and use for making or maintaining your Hairpiece or
Wig.
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Non Heat-Sensitive
Synthetic Hair
Maintenance
Instructions for both Heat Sensitive and Non Heat-Sensitive
Synthetic Hair
Use a hot blow dryer
or hot curling iron to restyle a non heat-sensitive synthetic.
.It is recommended to use only a professional hair
cutting scissors when cutting either
.Heat Sensitive and Non Heat-Sensitive
synthetic hair.
.Hair Care for both Heat Sensitive and Non Heat-Sensitive
synthetic hair.
.Using a quality oil moisturizer hair
lotion is recommended.
.Always untangle hair from ends to roots
before washing.
.Careful wash with lukewarm water and
a mild shampoo.
. Follow by washing with a quality conditioner
treatment.
.Do not roll or rub hair together during
washing or conditioning.
. Gently squeeze out excess water and pat
dry using a towel.
. After hair is complete dry, comb and
style as desired.
.Do not use a blow dryer or apply heat
over adhesive or bonded areas.
.Hair dryer may be used after shampooing
and hair is completely dry.
. .(Keep dryer approximately
4 inches away from hair while in use.)
Using Hot
Curling Iron on Non Heat-Sensitive Synthetic Hair
.A hot curling iron may be used for restyling
Non Heat-Sensitive Synthetic Hair only
. .after hair is completely
dry.
.Temperature of the hot iron should not exceed 130°
C. Damage to hair may result with 130° C temperature is exceeded.
.Do not use any hair care products on hair when
using a hot curling iron.
.It is highly recommended to use a electric hot
curling iron to curl Non Heat-Sensitive Synthetic Hair.
.When curling using a hot iron, it is
recommended to vent hair end to eliminate frizzing.
Black (Afro)
Hairstyling Tips
"Tips
& Tricks for the Most Popular Black Hairstyles"
Straw Set
Black Hairstyle
Wearing
a straw set black hairstyle is a great way to eliminate the need
to work on your hair daily and while it is going out to natural
again. To achieve a natural black (Afro) hairstyle, you'll need:
several plastic drinking straws or small perm hairstyling rods
that are slightly larger for looser curls; setting lotion; and
hair end tissue papers. (See instructions on product packaging
for proper use of each item.)
INSTRUCTIONS
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Step
1 |
Start by shampooing and conditioning your hair
and then saturate it with a high quality hair setting lotion. |
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Step
2 |
Part you hair into 1/4 to 1/2 inch sections
and place end papers on the ends of your hair. |
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Step
3 |
Roll your hair onto each straw and then
secure them using hair pins. |
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Step
4 |
Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you have completed
your entire head. |
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Step
5 |
Dry your hair under a hair dryer. |
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Step
6 |
Remove the straws and separate each curl
using your fingers. For this hairstyle, only finger combing your
hair is necessary, however, to insure your hair does not become
dry, spray it with som oil sheen styling conditioner. |
Sleek Wrap
African
(Afro) Hairstyle / Wrap Set Black (Afro) Hairstyle
Another
great black African (Afro) hairstyle is the Sleek Wrap or Wrap
Set look! For this African (Afro) hairstyle you will need
a styling comb; setting lotion; hair clips (these are only necessary
when your hair is longer.) and paper wrap strips.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Step
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Start by shampooing and conditioning your hair
and then apply some setting lotion. |
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Step
2 |
Use a medium-tooth comb to comb/wrap
your hair around in a beehive style while blending your hair
together around your entire head. |
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Step
3 |
Secure, where your hair comes together,
with hair clips. Or, place a
wrap strip around your head to secure hair in place. |
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Step
4 |
Dry your hair under a hair dryer. Once
dry: Remove clips or wrap strip and
comb and style your hair as desired. |
Dry Wrap African
(Afro) Hairstyle or Roller Wrap
Set Black Hairstyle
(Doobie Wrap Black African Hairstyle)
To do these hairstyles (aka; the doobie) you'll need to roller
set your hair as demonstrated
in Straw Set African Hairstyle instructions above.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Step
1 |
Start by shampooing and conditioning hair and then
apply setting lotion. |
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Step
2 |
Set your hair using desired smaller size
rollers. |
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Step
3 |
Dry hair completely using a hooded dryer. |
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Step
4 |
Remove all rollers from your hair. |
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Step
5 |
Comb or brush your hair into a wrap hairstyle. |
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Step
6 |
Leave it wrapped for a while, and then after several
minutes, comb it downward into large lavish waves or curls. |
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tutorials.
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any wig making supplies or tools; toupee tape or adhesives for
securing your hair piece or wig, please order them online from
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To further help
you...
We have prepared
additional web pages that will help you to better understand
wig making (please visit the links we have listed below).
These web pages
have been specially created to help black men and women to better
understand how black men's hairpieces and black women's Lace
Front Wigs are made and how they must be maintained to last longer
and especially how to save lots of money too. And, to learn more
about :
Black Women's
Hairstyles
Black Hairstyles
Black Hair
Afro Hair
African Hair
Black hairstyles
African Hairstyles
Afro Hairstyles
Caribbean Hairstyles
You will also
find several other links to various web pages that deal with
many important subjects regarding personal appearance.
We hope you find
this information useful!