How to Tell If You've Purchased Authentic Virgin Hair

Hey dolls! After I made my video on the differences between virgin, remy and 100% human hair (click here to watch that video), I started to receive a lot of questions about virgin and remy hair. The hair industry is not a tightly regulated industry, so it is very easy for sellers to mark the hair as virgin, remy or 100% human when they really aren't. You have to be careful when purchasing from all these different websites or other locations. I know how expensive quality hair can be and I do not want any of you to blow money thinking you're getting something authentic when you're not. To help you out, below I've posted 6 tips from IndiqueHair.com on how to tell if you've purchased authentic virgin hair.

1. There must be split ends. If the hair does not have split ends, this means the hair has been acid-washed and the cuticles have been stripped.

2. You can feel the cuticles. Hold a strand of hair near the top between your thumb and index finger, and slide your fingers down the entire length of the hair. The hair should feel smooth. If you reverse the motion and slide your fingers up the strand, the hair should have ridges—these are the cuticles. If the hair is smooth both ways, the cuticles were stripped by an acid wash and you’ve purchased fake virgin hair.

3. The ends of the hair will generally be lighter than the roots. This is more prominent in Indian Remy virgin hair because many women work outside in India. This won’t be as common in hair from Southeast Asia and China, where the sun is not as strong.

4. The moustache/beard at the weft is short. The moustache/beard is the hair that has been stitched to the track and reversed so the hair does not shed. In virgin hair, the moustache/beard must be very short to avoid tangling. If the moustache or beard is long, the cuticles will catch on the long flowing hair.

5. The hair is not coated with silicone. If the hair has a shiny residue on it, then it is silicone-coated Non-Remy hair. Remy virgin hair doesn’t have this coating.

6. The hair does not smell like corn chips. Authentic virgin hair will not contain chemical residue, and it hasn’t been overly processed.

I hope this helped you all out. A big thanks to Indique Hair for posting these tips on their website! Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel here if you haven't. Until next time...XO!

~missjennipher~

City Curl Mascara by New York Color (NYC)

As much as I love these eyes of mine,  I hardly ever wear any makeup on them. Mostly because I'm scared I'm going to stab myself in the eye! Lol. I decided to do a wee bit more when I go out, so I decided to pick up a tube of mascara since I refused to put on fake lashes. This is a reasonably priced mascara if you're looking to try something new. Here's my review on it below. I hope you were able to see the differences in the before and after shots!

Well, it was worth a shot! Let me know what your fave mascara is. If you haven't already subscribed to my YouTube channel, you can do so by clicking here. Until next time....Xo!

~missjennipher~

My DIY Aaliyah Wig Made with Runway Hair

If you know me then you know I loved Aaliyah and her style. The classic long layers with a side bang has always been one of my absolute favorite hairstyles. Today I decided to make a new wig in honor of my girl Aaliyah, but with a little blonde in the mix. I used an F1B/27 hair color blend to pull this off. This hair was super affordable at a local beauty supply store. I've never heard of this hair, but it worked for what I wanted it for. I'm not into spending a lot of money on my DIY projects. I tend to only shell out a lot of money for hair if I'm getting a professional sew-in that'll have in for a couple of months. Check out my review on the Runway Hair by Afro Beauty below, as well as the final results of my wig.

I hope you all are enjoying my blogs & videos! Please subscribe to my YouTube channel if you haven't already. If not, click here to do so. Until next time....Xo!

~missjennipher~

Going Ombre with Milky Way! I dropped a BLONDE on you! (Que Fourbulous)

I wanted try out something blonde, but not completely. I decided that an ombre look may work best, going from dark to light. I tried out the Milky Way Que Fourbulous pack. Now this pack actually goes from light to dark, so I had to make some alterations to the hair so that I could go from dark to light like I wanted. I think it's a really pretty color blend and I love the way the auburn plays off the blonde. Next time I will go for a straight textured hair in a lighter color. Here's my review below which also includes the un-packaging of the hair.

Hope you all enjoyed; until next time...Xo!

~missjennipher~

AWESOME Virtual Makeover App!

Okay, so I've secretly always wanted to know what I'd look like as a blonde. Now, I dare not make such a drastic decision and then hate it. I've tried several virtual makeovers before, but I was not impressed. Recently while I was watching an episode of The Real (daytime talk show), they featured an app called Virtual Makeover. The app is by Modiface and I must I was impressed. It has a beautiful interface and you can do so much. You can add mascara, eye shadow, lipstick, try out celebrity hairstyles, change your hair color and more! I made a video tutorial showing you how to get the best results if you decide to try it. Check out the video below and let me know what you think. 

So what'd you think? Is blonde the move lol?

Xo

~missjennipher~

How to Make a Closure Piece for a Wig

I wanted to learn how to make my own closures so that my wig making process could be much easier. I looked at some tutorials on how to make them & then proceeded to make my own for the two wigs featured in my previous blog (How to Make a Wig). It so simple & only took a couple of minutes to do, so I decided to share the technique so that you too can make your own closures if you choose to. P.S. I'm seriously about to start figuring out how to make my own weft/tracks so I can just avoid the BSS altogether! Lol. Anywho...check out my step by step video tutorial below and don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Click here to check out my other videos & to subscribe. Thanks!

As always, thanks for watching & reading! Xo

~missjennipher~

Did Beautiful Textures Cause My Hair Damage?

Remember a few weeks ago I tried out the Beautiful Textures Naturally Straight Texture Manageability System? (Dag, that a long name lol.) Since I've used it I've noticed some definite changes in the state of my hair. I am not saying that the TMS product was the culprit for the issues I had, but I did notice a significant change after using it. See my video below as I go into further details & show you what my hair looked like prior to using the product.

Have you used this product and noticed any changes (good or bad) afterwards? Let me know & don't forget to subscribe! Xo

~missjennipher~

How to Make a Wig (Chinese Bang Wig + a Deep Wave/Curly Wig)

Hey dolls! I have found making wigs to be very therapeutic for me, so a couple of weeks ago I made two! For the first time, I made a wig with straight hair and then I decided I wanted another curly wig (this being my 3rd DIY curly wig), but I wanted it to be much shorter than the previous two I made. To keep the cost low, as I am still working to perfect this process, I used a lower priced human hair instead of purchasing a remy hair like I would if I was getting a sew-in. I used the SHE brand hair and this was my first time using their hair. The 10 inch packs cost $7.99 and the 12 inch pack cost about $10.99 That's definitely the price range you want to stay in if you are a beginner. These are by far the best wigs I've made to date and the hair surprisingly hasn't tangled or shed. I've gotten several compliments while wearing them in public...especially on the curly one. I hope you enjoy the video below where I put on both wigs for you all and talk about the process of making them. I do give instructions on how I laid the tracks on the cap if you were interested in making one of your own. I will do a more in depth video tutorial of me doing my next wig if I get enough people on YouTube requesting that I do so. Thanks for stopping by my blog; be sure to share it with your friends & share your wig making experiences with me. If there's any hair related subject you'd like me to talk about, just let me know!

~missjennipher~ Xo

Equal Bundle Wave (Do It Yourself Wig w/Lace Closure)

Hey dolls! In this video I am talking about my first experience doing a full closure wig. I also review the process and the hair that I used. Check it out below!

Have you made your own wig before? What was your process like and what hair did you use? Do you prefer to only make your own now? Tell me about it and don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/missjennipher

Xo!

Beautiful Textures Naturally Straight- The Real Deal

Recently I tried out the new texture manageability system (TMS) by Beautiful Textures everyone has been talking about. In the video below, I spill the tea and give you my pros and cons with using this product.

What about you; have you tried this product? Tell me what your experience. Would you use it again; why or why not? Xo

~Miss Jennipher~

How to do Box Braids/Poetic Justice Braids

In this video you'll get a walk thru of an easy way to do box braids (poetic justice braids) if you're considering doing them yourself at home.

Have you tried DIY braids yourself? Tell us how you did it and about your experience. Until next time.... xo!

Don't forget to follow on IG for hairstyle ideas and tip: sheloveshairxo

Taliah Waajid's Curly Curl Creme Review (Twist Out Results)

During my recent visit to the World Natural Hair Show, I was given a bag of goodies from the Taliah Waajid product line. Here is my review and results from their Curly Curl Creme.

Have you tried this product too? Let us know how it worked out for you! Guess what? I've since clipped off those raggedy straight ends and my hair is looking very healthy again!

~Miss Jennipher~

Xo

World Natural Hair Show (Atlanta 2014)

This past Sunday I visited the World Natural Hair Show in Atlanta presented by Taliah Waajid. I had the incredible opportunity to do 1 on 1 interviews with some of the vendors including: Taliah Waajid rep, The Butter Factory and Hair n Scentifs. Check out the footage and their websites below!

Hair N Scentifs- www.hairnscentifs.com

The Butter Factory- www.mybutterfactory.com

Taliah Waajid- www.naturalhair.org

What's Your Color? My Spring Faves!

Spring is here! One of my favorite things about the Spring is COLOR! I love to see beautiful colors & things blossom. It's definitely that season to POP hunni! Here are two of my favorite color nail polishes from my personal collection this spring. What are your faves?

These colors are "Wear Red" & "Can't Stop" by Pure Ice.
Wear Red is a beautiful, deep coral color though it looks slightly pink in the photo above.

Share Your Hairspiration & Be Featured!

I want to feature YOU! Have a dope hairstyle that you want to share with the hair world? Submit your photo and a brief description and you may be featured on SheLovesHair.BlogSpot.com and/or on my She Loves Hair playlist on my YouTube channel (YouTube.com/missjennipher). Make sure any photos you submit are your own or that you have obtained permission to the photographed person. Submit your hairspiration to: SheLovesHairXo@gmail.com

Can't wait to see your submissions!

Xo

~missjennipher~

The Difference Between Single Drawn & Double Drawn Hair

In my very first video blog post I talked about the differences between virgin, remy, 100% human and synthetic hairs. Recently I went a little deeper and broke down the main differences between single drawn and double drawn hair, in a simplified video explanation.

What would you all like to see next on my hair blog? Comment & let me know! Xo

~missjennipher~



Net Weave Sew In....They Itch Baby!! Lol

Last summer I got a net weave sew-in for the first time...the sew-in held up great, but those first few couple of weeks my scalp itched like crazy! Be sure to moisturize if you choose this method because the itching that normally comes with wearing a weave is intensified when using a net....at least that was my experience. See what happened while I was on set filming every time we paused in shooting a scene. This is behind the scenes footage from my film "The Encounter."

Cuticle Remy XQ Hair Review

I got a chance to review the Cuticle Remy XQ hair and I absolutely fell in love with how soft and tangle free it was! See for yourself in my video below: