Sew-Ins Good or Bad

Master HairStylist Amoy Pitters

If you have not been following us on instagram, read any of my blogs or visited my website you are missing out on important news and information! Since I launched the Charles Julian Collection, I have been adamant about the importance of proper hair care for your natural and virgin hair extensions. So, when I ran across an interview with renowned Master Hairstylist and Extension Expert Amoy Pitters I immediately wanted to share some new information with you to keep you informed of the latest and greatest. 

This interview reaffirmed those tips and instructions that I have been sharing with you guys for the past year and schooled me on some new ones. Amoy emphasized the importance of keeping hair clean with frequent washing. If you don’t have the time for a wet wash you can use a dry shampoo. Both of us recommend Rene Furterer Dry Shampoo. It will not only soak up the excess oil but it will leave your bouncy, clean and smelling fresh. Most of us know a weave can protect your natural hair so that it can grow faster. But more importantly, in this economy hair extensions and weaves are a financial investment. Therefore we recommend that you find an experienced technician to put in your weaves or extensions. The final choice is ultimately yours. BUT when you compromise on hair by using synthetic instead of virgin or an inexperienced technician instead of one that is experienced -YOU could end up with serious hair problems including SEVERE hair breakage!

According to Master Hairstylist Amoy, “..I have seen so many women with major hair breakage form improperly placed extension or from using synthetic hair put in by inexperienced technicians.”

For more tips on taking care of your hair extensions and weaves visit my blog on “Best Products, and Maintenance for Virgin Hair.” These tips will ensure that you have a long relationship with your Charles Julian Collection virgin hair. Remember:

“If you don’t take care of your hair, then you should get a weave. A good weave is an investment and you should treat it like one.”-Amoy Pitters

As always if you have any questions or our experts are here for YOU!

*All information is cited from About.com:Black Hair.
 

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Our Charles Julian Collection offers three exclusive collections: Black Collection, Purple Collection and Silver Collection, that can fit the needs of almost every women. These collections can be matched to hair types and ethnicity in every combination: mixed, straight, wavy, curly, or kinky.

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Trend Alert...Braids are In

Trend Alert! Everyone is  going crazy  for braids.  From full micro braids to snake braids and even box braids are in right now.  Folks are even rocking those fat donkey braids worn by Janet Jackson in Poetic Justice.  This rebirth of braids is back, and has been spotted on celebrities like Rihanna, Kim K, LaLa, Beyonce and most recently Tiny!  If your like most of us, you spend too much time on the Internet, surfing or working your Twitter, FB, Pinterest or Instagram, so I know you have seen braids trending on your timeline!!

One of our favorite braid styles that is simple and can be dressed up or  down is the Fishtail braid. Check out the Garnier USA "How To Do A Fishtail Braid" video below to learn how to do a simple fishtail.  This type of braid style works for all hair types even bone straight hair!!

And if your hair is too short to rock a fishtail or any other braid style, then Charles Julian Collection has the perfect hair for whatever style you choose!!

Send us your pics and we will post them!!
For a  variety of looks check out YouTube

Bad Hair Day Blues!!!

Everyone has bad hair day at least once right?? If u want to be fashionable and on trend even on those Bad Hair Days!! Check out www.pinkelephant.com for that perfect hat to cure the BHD blues!!

photos from @pnkelephant Instagram, pnkelephant.com.

Color Hair Trend

One of the hottest trends this year is brightly hued hair!! Neon, every shade of Pink, Purple, Green, Blue and even Grey too!! Hair is no longer just something on top of your head. It has now an accessory that can match your outfit and your mood. I love color, but have never colored my own hair. So, instead I decided to use Virgin Hair from Charles Julian Collection.  I have dyed my Charles Julian hair almost every color in the rainbow!! I started with pink and purple, and now depending on my mood, outfit or the occasion I may rock Fuschia, Blue, Neon Yellow or maybe Green for Xmas!! Fire Engine Red for New years?? Right now I am rocking Pink, Purple, Blue!. The Charles Julian Collection hair is perfect for coloring, and gives you the opportunity to take a risk!! Check out the Charles Julian Collection Virgin Hair and get ur swag on for the Holidays! Red, Green. Neon, Electric Blue-the choice is yours!! What are u waiting for show us what you got and tag @charlesjuliancollection on Instagram.

Charles Julian Virgin Hair Collection

There are many types of virgin hair on the market. Here,  at Charles Julian we try to give you a variety of different virgin hair types. I have listed below the most common virgin hair types we have in stock.  If there is a virgin hair type that you want that is not listed please feel free to comment below, and the Charles Julian customer service team will assist you in finding the perfect virgin hair type for You.

Virgin Hair Types:

Indian Virgin hair is the most commonly used type of human hair. The hair comes from one person and is always sewn in the same direction that the hair naturally grows. It is usually very full with body and is silky soft to the touch with a slight wave pattern. It can be curled, styled or worn in its natural state. This hair is less coarse than Chinese Virgin hair. Indian hair can be purchased as virgin, colored or treated. This hair rarely mattes or tangles, nor does it shed excessively and almost never loses its natural luster. It can easily be matched to most hair textures.

Brazilian Virgin hair has grown in popularity over the past few years and is slowly becoming a strong competitor in the human hair industry. It is healthy virgin hair that has never been processed. It is also full and has plenty of bounce. The hair is cut from the cuticle in its original state from a single donor. This allows the direction of the hair to be preserved, which prevents tangling. It comes in natural colors of dark, black and sometimes light brown. But this hair can be dyed to match your hair color or any other color you desire. Brazilian hair is strong, and is naturally straight, wavy or curly. This hair blends well with people of African ancestry.

Malaysian Virgin hair is heavier, thicker and denser than Brazilian and Indian hair. It is sleek and straight, with a slight wave. It also moves freely and hold curls well. Malaysian hair is very soft and smooth, with a lot of body. It is not as shiny as Indian hair. This hair is the best choice for African Americans with relaxed hair as opposed to Yaki hair.

Chinese Virgin hair should only be used if you want straight hair that is very shiny and does not hold a curl. It is slightly coarser but it is very different from the version of Chinese hair sold in most beauty supply stores. This hair is harvested from women and during this process the cuticle layer is stripped away in order to eliminate hair tangling.

European Virgin Remy hair has a fine to medium density. It is naturally straight with minimum to no wave. It is available in variety of natural colors most of which are dark to medium blond. This hair has limited availability so it is more expensive than Chinese, Indian, Malaysian or Brazilian hair.

Peruvian Virgin hair is one of the most versatile forms of virgin hair. It is soft and silky texture that maintains its even thickness from the root to the tip. Peruvian hair comes from one single donor that is usually no older then 30.