Hollywood hair braiding

Hollywood actresses of the 20s and 30s of the last century were tired of wigs, so they started looking for naturalness, but they didn't want to lose the comfort of voluminous hair, so they started pressuring film stylists to come up with something new. Hairdressers have turned to a good but somewhat forgotten hair processing technique and created a new hair extension.

The actresses were particularly sensitive to their hair, so the technique had to be particularly safe for their original hair. At the back of the head, a braid was made from the original strands, and strands of hair were woven into it or hair fringes were sewn onto an already braided strand. Simplicity and safety have brought the popularity of Hollywood hair extensions all over the world.

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French, African - is there a difference between them? Hollywood, French, African - these are variants of the names of the same method of braiding from original hair. Why did the opinion that there is only one path, but there are many names become established?

We must turn to history.

The natives of Africa often braided their heads and then attached strands to them. In this way, they tried to improve the appearance of unruly curls.

The technique was adopted by the French, who instead of the usual braids started weaving "spikelets".

From Europe, the method migrated to America as the main technique of celebrity hairdressers.

How many rows will be needed and how to choose them?

Only natural virgin undyed hair is used for extensions in the original technique. The highest quality from Europe was still synonymous with luxury and perfection.

True Central European hair is softer and silkier, most often with a fine wool texture.

The quality of Central European hair has a much longer lifespan than hair from the Caucasus, Mongolia or other Eurasian parts of Europe.

The hair is selected in accordance with the type and color of the original hair of the woman for whom it is intended. For one set for one person, it is possible to process hair from the basic 30g to a maximum weight of 150 grams, but the volume is still determined by the basic density of the original hair of the future owner.

The available length of sewn-in hair is from 25cm to 60cm, but the average length that is most often applied in practice is 40cm.

Who is this technique suitable for?

Hollywood hair extensions are suitable for women who want to have long and lush hair, but for various reasons it is not possible to grow the hair.

You can extend your hair if your own hair is damaged, grows poorly, lacks density. Hollywood sewing will help when you need to give your original hair volume and length in a short time.

The new hair will create a perfect invisible tandem with the original hair.

Braids are braided in several zones, but most often they are two rows

The length of the original hair should be at least 15 cm.

Can it be done on short, fine or chemically damaged hair?

The Hollywood technique is not suitable for owners of very short hair.

If the original hair is weakened due to frequent dyeing or perming, the procedure will further worsen the condition of the already fragile hair.

Contraindications

Despite the fact that Hollywood hair extensions are a very gentle method, not everyone can use them. There are conditions under which the procedure is not performed: hair damaged by a chemical process, thin hair.

Various forms of alopecia, the presence of ulcers, wounds or other lesions on the scalp.

Skin hypersensitivity, oncological disease and chemotherapy.

Dermatological diseases affecting the scalp.

Chronic headaches, hypertension.

Suturing is not performed if the person is undergoing antibacterial or hormonal therapy.

Advantages and disadvantages

Hollywood sewing has undeniable advantages such as:

Security .

Hot tongs, keratin capsules, adhesive materials are not used during the work, and therefore the structure of the original hair is not damaged.

Simplicity .

Only natural virgin hair is used. They are of incomparable quality compared to mass-produced hair, especially in

3 points:

appearance , durability , easy care.

Over time, such hair does not turn into a hard washcloth, but still remains shiny and soft. The tresses do not require any special care.

Naturalness .

The "braid" is braided as close as possible to the scalp, thanks to which there is no doubt about the naturalness of the hairstyle.

Extended hair does not "stick out" of the hairstyle, especially if the hairdresser observes the correctness of the application.

Multifunctional care.

Hair extensions can be dyed, adjusted, tinted, curled, straightened.

Perseverance .

High humidity or high temperatures are not an obstacle in the Hollywood sewing technique.

You can safely visit saunas, swimming pools, solariums, swim in ponds.

It is worth paying attention to care!

Washing hair after sewing should be postponed for 2-3 days.

Otherwise, the care of sewn-in hair is no different from the care of original hair. You can use masks, balms, cosmetic oils.

However, there are some nuances:

It is undesirable to apply cosmetic products to the roots and to the attachment points of the stitching.

It is better to wash your hair in the shower (at an angle) to minimize traction when flipping over the tub.

After you wash them, you need to comb your hair well with a suitable brush.

We apply the shampoo consistently in at least two shampooings or with the use of an applicator (video on our YouTube channel) https://youtu.be/5GBWCBE26B0

At night, it is advisable to braid your hair or fasten it with a rubber band.

Correction

As the roots of your hair grow, the braid goes lower. The bangs no longer look so elegant, the attachment points can be visible, so you can't do without correction.

Correction is performed every 1.5-3 months. Its frequency depends on how fast your own hair grows and what is comfortable for you.

Correction includes the following activities:

Separating the hair tresses from the braid, braiding a new braid, re-sewing the previously used hair fringe, washing and blowing the hair.

Important !

During correction, you cannot braid the braids in the "old" place. The original hair can weaken significantly from this and therefore the location changes.

Price

The price of hair depends on the structure, length, volume of the given bangs.

Approximate prices for thickening up to 40 cm in length are from €350, up to 45 cm in length from €400, in up to 50 cm in length from €480 (price of hair extensions), correction (sewing) from €80, color correction or tinting from €65.

Each shake is specific in its weight and structure, so their prices also differ from shake to shake.

Hollywood hair extension is a technique that does not damage the original hair, so you can become the owner of an elegant thickening or hair extension in the spirit of quality not quantity without negative consequences for your own hair.

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