Tiffany Pate
Licensed Cosmetologist
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How to
Sew on a Wig
When you wear a wig, you have the option of gluing it on or sewing it into place. While gluing a wig on may be less time consuming, it will only hold your wig in place for a day. If you want to wear the same wig for a w...
How to
Boil a Weave
Follow these basic steps to breathe new life into your weaveBoiling your weave is a quick and easy way to revitalize it. Boil the weave in a saucepan with some olive oil and leave-in conditioner, and allow it to dry. App...
How to
Restore Human Hair Wigs
Wigs made of human hair typically last longer, and look and feel more natural, than synthetic wigs. They're available in all colors, sizes, and styles, and can be a great way to change your look, whether you wear it ever...
How to
Make a Lace Front Wig
A lace front wig offers a more natural looking hairline than most types of wigs. Lace front wigs can be part of full wig caps, or they can be stand alone pieces. In either case, the construction of the lace front is the ...
How Long Does a Sew in Lace Front Wig Last?
If you’re thinking about sewing in your lace front wig or you’ve already got your wig sewn in, you may be wondering how long your investment will last! The good news is that if you take care of your wig, there’s n...
How to
Bring a Weave Back to Life
A quality weave can make every day a good hair day. But, just like regular hair, weaves have to be taken care of, or else you'll end up with a tangled, stringy mess. If yours is already to that point (oops!), you don't n...
How to
Get Relaxer Out of Hair
Relaxer is a chemical hair product applied in a salon that straightens curly hair. Unfortunately, relaxer can’t be removed from your hair once you’ve had it applied, so the only option is to wait for your hair to gro...
How to
Dye a Weave
Dyeing your weave is an easy, safe way to experiment with hair color without damaging your natural hair. Whether you want to dye your extensions darker, bleach them blonde, or try a bright color like red or blue, make su...
How to
Wash a Human Hair Weave
Wearing good quality human hair weaves can give you a silky smooth hairstyle and provide you with a new, fun look. However, the weave won’t stay silky smooth without a little maintenance. Whether you have a leave-in or...
How to
Sew in a Lace Front Wig
A lace front wig features lace near your hairline, but it typically has a more comfortable, stretchy material for the rest of the scalp. The lace gives you the benefit of a natural-looking hairline, but lace front option...
How to
Take Your Weave Out
If you're ready to remove your weave, taking it out is actually very simple and requires very few tools. Use your fingers to find the threads connecting the tracks to your hair, and cut them loose with scissors. After al...
