the swiss technique
we love brazilian hair !
We should not be ashamed to wear "brazilian hair" !
Recently, award winning nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie said black women should embrace their natural hair, and should not be ashamed of their hair.
But, wearing human hair weaves is now part of the black/african culture ! It is not a crime against our heritage but a new part of it. It is beautiful and easy. Wearing brazilian hair is not like bleaching your skin.
The book “Hair Story” (2001) by Ayana D. Byrd and Lori L. Tharps, tells us the story of our hair, read it !
Most blacks in America come from West Africa. In that part of the world hair is anywhere between kinky to loosely curled and flowing. In the 1400s and 1500s there were all kinds of beautiful hairstyles.
Hairstyles in Africa and among African Americans are ever-changing, yet deeply rooted in a shared past.
This painting comes from the Tomb of Huy, an Egyptian official who lived during the reign of King Tutankhamun (1336-1327 BC)
Sudanese Warrior
African warrior holding spear and shield.
Then in the 1500s came the slave ships from Europe. One of the first things they did when they caught you was to cut off your hair. That was merely the beginning of a long process of wiping out your culture and identity – to break your spirit to make you easier to control. Slaves began to arrive in America in the 1600s.
In the 1700s American slaves were often worked to death. There was little time for things like beautiful African hairstyles. So most women covered their hair in a rag. Not only to hide their undone hair but sometimes to even hide things like ringworm, which left places on your head where no hair would grow. Those who worked indoors were able to do their hair. For them braiding was common...
Beyonce with remy hair
natural beauty with natural hair ! Beyonce is wearing brazilian remy hair in different styles and textures, ok it is not HER own natural hair but it is her style !
what is remy hair ?
Remy hair "single drawn" is the best quality for natural hair. The hair is collected from malaysian, indian or south asian ladies that have sold or remitted it. It can be used for years without spoiling or tangling.
remy hair extensions
Rihanna hair styles
Rihanna's different hair styles / Rihanna with Virgin Remy Hair.
Remy Hair AAA is best quality human hair. Rihanna obviously tries everything you can do with brazilian hair, from short to long, straight to curly, black to red !
Virgin Indian Remy Hair (video)
How to install Virgin Indian Remy Hair Extensions on a Hand Tied Weft
Oprah Winfrey and hair
Oprah and her hairdresser and stylist Andre Walker |
Read more: http://www.oprah.com/style/How-to-Get-Perfect-Hair-Oprahs-Stylist-Andre-Walkers-Advice#ixzz2SvdTuwJQ
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