Harlem Hair Weaves & Braiding

Hair Weavers Along 125 Street
Sightings of Trump can be seen throughout Harlem. Check out the cross section between Martin Luther King Blvd and Malcolm X Blvd. Hair weaves, are a form of hair extensions , are a hair style . They provide a realistic look that imitates an often expensive hairstyle. There are many types of materials used to make hair weaves. The price often depends on the type and quality of material used. There are many different types of "weaves". A few styles include French braids , single braids , micros , or dreadlocks. Traditionally in North America they are most often worn by African Americans .

Synthetic hair Synthetic hair is not real hair at all, but is made of a wide array of different synthetic fibers. Synthetic hair comes in weave (weft) and single strands for braids. Applied heat through the use of hair appliances cannot be used on Synthetic hair. Synthetic hair is manipulated using boiling water or open flame instead.

Human Hair
Human hair is the most expensive extension. It is made of 100% human hair strands and comes in weft, for weaves, and single bulk, for braids. Human hair comes in a variety of textures and styles. Some of the most popular are Yaki, Silky, European Straight, Curly, or Crimped.

Yaki is generally more thicker, and fuller than other human hair textures and is meant to resemble the fullness of African American hair. Yet, it is still quiet fine and closly resembles relaxed human hair. Other types of extensions that can be added to the hair include ponytails, or ponytail pieces.

Cornrows are a traditional, unisex style of hair grooming of West African origin where the hair is tightly braided very close to the scalp, using an underhand, upward motion to produce a continuous, raised row. This technique is somewhat similar to that used to produce a French braid , which is braided using an overhand, or inward, motion, resulting in a flat braid. Cornrows can be formed, as the name implies, in simple, straight lines; or, in complicated geometric or curvilinear designs. Often favored for their easy maintenance, cornrows can be left in for weeks at a time simply by carefully washing the hair using a stocking cap or hair net and then regularly oiling the scalp and hair. Cornrowed hairstyles are often adorned with beads or cowrie shells, in the West African tradition.