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...

Craft Project: Check out these Threaded Earrings!

For Christmas I treated myself to learning the art of Peruvian Threaded Earrings. I am so happy with how fun and easy it was to assemble. In my excitement I made a pair of earrings (on the 1st try might I add) for my cousin's Christmas Present (see above).

What do you think?? It is a Brown frame with Orange, White, and Lavender colored shiny embroidery thread. They are 6-1/2" (I think) from the ear hook to the bottom in a tear drop shape.

In my excitement I posted the photo on my facebook page and now one of my friends from college ask for one as well. Done and Done! I found eBay (oh I looooveee eBay!!) 100 colors of embroidery thread - ordered and shipped - now I have them and I don't know where to begin!!

Elated!! is the word I have frame wire in different colors so stay tuned for photos the results!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Good morning & Happy New Year!!!

First off, my apologies on not making any recent posts.

Things have definitely changed for me in these past few days. I now have new hours of operation.

Sunday - Thursday, 8am to 5pm. Closed Fridays & Saturdays.

I realized that I need time to do my other projects and still be able to spend time with my family. Before I was just working everyday and that's not good for anyone.
This will allow me to continue with my self+propelled web design and new craft projects.

Update: I made liquid black soap shampoo thicker. It is very mositurizing. Yes, yes, yes, I know I am supposed to have the gift baskets done by now. But, really I am not going to give someone something I made that I have not tried myself. Please just hang in there and bear with me with the trial and error stage (*smile*)

This year I am soo excited everything will go as planned God Willing!
I've learned how to make earrings, re-working on my crochet crafts and natural hair products.

Stay Tuned great things are coming!!!

1st Annual (unofficial) Holiday Client Appreciation Gifts!

I know it has been awhile since posting (or tweeting). I have been very busy and in a "funk" because of certain past clients trying to break my spirits. However, THEY WILL NOT GET ME DOWN! I just don't understand why people take my kindness for weakness. In lieu of those situations I am going to be putting together gifts for my best clients!

The gifts will include:

• Liquid Black Soap
• Whipped Hair Creme
• 1 pair of earrings
• Thank you Card

I really appreciate you because you are the reason why I have not stop doing this. I would like to have all of this done by Christmas however, that may not happen more like December 31st/ January 2nd. When I make the first batch I will take a photo of the complete package.

The gifts will not be delivered through the mail. An email will be sent to those clients selected for pick up.

Until next time!

Vent: let it off ya chest!

This topic will come up from time to time when I need to get something off my chest. Just decided that I need to vent regarding some situations that have come my way these past few days. Please bear with me if I start to ramble:

:::Sidebar::: now I try to be easy going, kind, and courteous to all of those around me. Maybe these are characteristics that screams to ill-hearted people as "let's mess with you!" :::Sidebar:::

Issue #1: Flakes...oh where do I start? I did this person's hair before (once mind you) but total appointments made: um maybe 7! Now, I do not have a problem if things come up and you cancel. My problem is the no-call/no-show "cancellations". This person has done this to me about 3 times. Now, I know what your thinking "why are you still dealing with him?"
Well, it's because I have online appointment making and that's how he gets by me. Then he doesn't make appointments frequently. This last time was the last straw!

Updates going on the work site.

Hey there,

So much has gone on since the last post and I do apologize for not getting my newsletter out on the 1st. Expect to receive it by tomorrow or the 4th (depending on the time).

Anyway, I have figured out how to fully code my website to show my designs. You may not know this but, I'm a geek as well!
The www.loveofhair.com site has some updates as of now: the new Style Of The Month is up and I have changed the client review page.

I can't wait until I get some time to create my site's new design in Photoshop and then code it so, you can see the new Zanai's Love Of Hair website.

Until then I will keep you updated with screenshots and whatnots...

Thanks for reading!
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Seeking Tree Braid Models

I hope your Thanksgiving was family and fun filled. My brothers came up from LA and we are having a ball.

The end of another month is coming upon us, meaning the new Style Of The Month is here: Nubi Nubi Twists (see the posting below for that style).

Anyway, this is about Tree Braids. A few posts back I did a client's hair in that style and it was my first time. Now, I'm looking for 4 more ladies whom are willing to try this style out. This will help, giving me more practice time to perfect the style and lessen the time of completion.

I am only able to do this style with curly or wavy textured hair (for now). The hair used on the model is: Batik synthetic braiding hair in bulk form. This type of hair is of great quality close to human hair. 4 packs were used to complete the style. The hair comes in 18" length only (that I know of).

I will post later the website so you can see the different textures. The better brands of synthetic hair are Batik, Bonne, and some of the curly FreeTress (only for the textures they produce).
*UPDATED the website is: http://store.goldenmartbeautysupply.com/sybrha.html for Batik, Bonne, and FreeTress synthetic hair*

Please let me know if you are interested by emailing me: loveofhair@gmail.com.

Hope to hear from you soon!
Akiya

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