1st OFFICIAL VIDEO: Instant Locs (Dreadlock Extensions) Commercial by Akiya P.

IT'S THE FIRST OFFICIAL VIDEO FROM ME (AKIYA OF ZANAI'S LOVE OF HAIR) YAY!!!

More is most definitely to come!

Style Profile - Loc Extensions

Yesterday I did a Loc Extension installation on a wonderful woman named Shivie Cook. She is one half of the extraordinary RAW food team called The Cook & Butler (http://www.teamraw.com).

Shivie and Cemaaji are located in the Mission area of San Francisco. They both are "cooking" up a storm using foods that are vegan but, yummy to the tummy! Their menu includes - but not limited to:
1. Vurger (delicious vegan burger)
2. Stuffed Mushrooms
3. Strawberry Cheesecake
4. Macadamia, Banana, and Green Vegetable Smoothies
5. Tacos
6. Pizzas
7. Granola
8. Moist Muffins

Shivie found me on her search to get her locs back. I am happy to say that she was very pleased with the loc installation (can't you see on her face yay!) Below you will see before, during, and more after photos of our session. Check out Shivie & Ceemaji's site (http://www.teamraw.com)for some of there LOCAL (Mission, San Francisco) yummy, moist treats. Find them here on yelp - TeamRAW aka The Cook & Butler.

If this is a style you would like to achieve please book your next appointment with me on my site: http://www.loveofhair.com

Have a great weekend!
Until next time....

Style Profile: Loc Extensions

Hey World!! (*waving*)

It is Friday night and I wanted to post photos of today's loc extension installation. This lady has a neon blue/fushia mohawk and wanted neon loc extensions in 4 different colors (neon green, hot pink, pink, and blue). We started at 8am and was finished a little bit before 5pm. Below you will see the before and after pictures.

These are made out of synthetic hair instead of the human afro kinky hair. Mainly, because she wanted these vibrant colors and for this style to be done quickly (instead of waiting to purchase the human then dye it to the colors).

Tell me what do you think? I would love to hear/read your feedback. If you have any questions, want this style for yourself, or comments feel free to do so below or send me an email: loveofhair@gmail.com.

Thanks for reading. 

Until Next Time...

Style Profile: Loc Extensions....what are they??

 

You may have heard of this style but are not sure exactly why or what they are...

This is a form of starting locs for those whom may not want to go through the stages (baby, teenage, adult locs) & just want the adult locs. A person may get this style because their hair texture may not lock (or the process is taking much longer because of their hair texture). 

Even though, the end result looks as though you had these locs for years, your hair will still go through the locing stages (baby, teenage, and adult). Normally the client's hair and the extension hair will fuse together within the first 4 weeks and after the first wash. So, if you change your mind make sure it remove them in the 4 week time frame.

You can get the loc extensions as long, short, thick, medium, or thin as you like. For me I will need for your natural hair to be at least 3 1/2" - 4" long to be able to attach the loc to your hair. The extension hair used is human hair. The texture of the human hair is Afro Kinky Bulk. Good brands found in the local beauty supply store are Oscar K and Fashion Source. Online store is www.hisandher.com. This style can also be done with synthetic hair as well for a more semi-temporary style.

This is style can be done on any age and any texture of hair.

During the process: 

End Result:

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This is such a beautiful style for those whom are seeking locs. For more photos of this style check out my photo gallery at www.loveofhair.com. This was just a brief summary of loc extensions however, if you have any questions, comments, or would like this style please feel free to ask below. Or you can email me at loveofhair@gmail.com.

Thanks for reading!
Until Next Time...