1. Threading Cork screw technology
2. Rod technology
3. Braiding Technology

Threading Cork screw technology

: This is based on the use of a thread.

a. Tightly wrap the braids around the thread and tie to create the corkscrew.

b. Place in hot water for 10 seconds

c. Untie thread

Rod technology

: Using of a rod instead of a string

a. Place the rod at mid-length and wrap braids around it. Secure braids on rod.

b. Place in hot water for 10 seconds

c. Unwrap braids from rod

Abuja Braids Ghanina Lines Hi- Salsa braids

Braiding Technology

: Braiding individual briads into larger braids

a. Make One braid with a handful of small twists (works best on smaller size twists)

b. Dip the braid as far you would like the culrs to be (be carefull not to burn sculp with the hot water).

c.Unbraid hair

Be advised that all this methods should be done by a professional only to avoid any injury to one self.

Expression braids Ultra Expression Hi-Yaki

Final Look

Fab and New – Melody Weave

This is one of the new hot weaves of the season, it has a sophisticated, feminine look that is both fashionable and easy to maintain.

Step1: Thoroughly clean the hair using shampoo. Finally, apply suitable conditioner and comb through the hair to remove any tangles. Rinse thoroughly and blow-dry. (You can use leave in conditioner)

Step 2: Create Cornrows moving from front to back leaving some hair at the front section.

Step3: Stitch on the wefts of the Weave

Step4: Tong- Front Section of hair in order to blend with the rest of the hair. Apply hair pomade onto the scalp to nourish the scalp. Spray some spritz then brush it out. Apply a bit of pomade on the hair to give a shiny look. Curl it using a curling iron.

Step5: Run your fingers through the curly weave then spray sprintz again to keep the hair moist and shiny. Trim and shape the weave for a gorgeous look.

Ghanaian Look

To achieve this style you will require 4-5 pieces of Ghanaian or Abuja Hot water braids depending on the amount of hair a client has.

1. You will start by Washing and Conditioning hair before braiding it, to ensure it is clean.

2. Select the Ghanaian braids that match the hair colour.

3. Section the hair in pattered rows that match the chosen style and start plaiting

4. After Con rows are done, style the tails as desired using beads or hot water curling.

5. Using braid spray of your choice, spray directly along the hairline to ease tension and moisturize hair. This prevents breakage. Darling Braid Spray 4in1

6. Spray all along the corn rows and tails to give an extra final lovely sheen.

Your final look is suitable for outdoor fun and everyday office meetings. Read more on Braiding

Do you like this post, would you lik to see more of this post. Please email us: info@darlingkenya.co.ke Or just drop us comment below

The Latest collection of assorted weaves and Wigs has been launched and is just waiting for you!

To View just click on any of the images or links and it they take you to the image homepage.

Tips of the Month:

When working With Synthetic Hair e.g. Darling hair Additions:

Do not Over Moisturise
Since the Hair is not Made from Human fibres, rather High quality synthetic fibres you do not have to worry about maintaining its Texture as it is already in it. Read About Weave Care Darling Hair Fiber

At Night
Always sleep with a Silk scarf or cap to maintain the hair and reduce the time spent putting it all together in the morning, all you will need is light picking or brushing with a big tooth comb for weaves and wigs.

NEW WEAVES:

Our New Darling Collection of weaves Ranges from Short, Simple weaves like Isabella to long elegant weves like Fame.

we have taken your every need into consideration in this new collection.

Other new weaves:

DANTE ,  BOY CUT

CROP LAZER SUPER COCO

NEW BABE CUT,

]]> http://darlingkenya.biz/whats-new-weaves/feed/ 6 http://darlingkenya.biz/braiding-guide/ http://darlingkenya.biz/braiding-guide/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:12:47 +0000 admin http://darlingkenya.biz/corporate/?p=105    Read More ...]]> The reason why Braids are and will always be such a big hit hair do is because they are very low maintenance and flexible further more no need for everyday combing.

Creating a braided look:

• The first thing you as a stylist or individual should consider is the health of the hair. Timing is very important especially when adding braids to a relaxed style. The best time to get braids is when its time for a new relaxer, which is about 7-8 weeks (2months) into the relaxer because you have natural growth for the braids.

• Hair has to be shampooed and deep conditioned (or use a Conditioning Shampoo). Afterward some stylists apply warm almond oil as a hot oil treatment (not a must). As an added plus it is also advised to use a leave-in spray conditioner because it won’t make hair slide (when braiding) and make hair easy to comb.

• Hair can then be dried under a hooded dryer for 2-3 minutes to remove excess moisture. Then a blow-dryer is used to elongate and strengthen tresses for braiding.

• Some stylists argue that during the braiding process wet strands are enough to bring out a nice look to the finished braids. By using water and braid hair wet as it helps to include all strands of hair. Otherwise hair tends to stand out and isn’t as secure. We recommend a braiding cream to ensure a smooth and easy braiding process.

Darling Braiding Cream

• Ounce braiding is complete an oil sheen can be used to complete the beautiful look.

Do you agree with the idea of using water and braid hair wet because it helps to include all strands of hair?

As a stylist have you tried this and can you verify if it works. Please comment on this and may be tell us how you braid, to get that beautiful look for your client.

Ultra Expression look

]]> http://darlingkenya.biz/braiding-guide/feed/ 1 http://darlingkenya.biz/current-events/ http://darlingkenya.biz/current-events/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:44:49 +0000 admin http://darlingkenya.biz/corporate/?p=80    Read More ...]]> The AGOA Exhibition

We are participating in the on going 8th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) forum. We are exhibiting our wide range of products to the local and international market representatives who are attending.

Day one of the event- 4th August 2009

It was a great first day, and great comments from our vistors we look foward to the second day of the event.

Day Two of the event- 5th August 2009

Most of the delegates were attending the conference in the main hall, but a few were able to trickle down and visit us.

1. We got a visit from a representative at the U.S Department of Labour Ms Maureen McGarr Pettis who is an international Economist at the Office of Trade and Labour Affairs.

2. We also had a visit from our General Manager who was very impressed with the beautiful stand and display of the products.

Yaki Curl Weave

1. STRAIGHT & NATURAL WEAVES
This kind of style looks more natural and never goes out of fashion.
It is a comb – through for different styles and maintenance is like natural hair.

2. TIGHT CURLS
These have a hard texture and wet look.
They maintain the look and style for long becauseof the mixture of the original glue.

3. SHORT WEAVES
These styles have a hard texture which comes from grouping fiber by using a hard conditioner and different sizes of rollers depending on the style.

4. NATURAL CURL WEAVES
These styles are made in soft deep conditioning and set by using different sizes of rollers according to the type of style.

It is also important to maintain the condition of your natural hair. Regardless of texture and conditions when wearing a weave.

To take care of the hair underneath, you can use a scalp conditioner to maintain the natural mane. It adds a lot of moisture into the scalp and doesn’t allow the scalp to dry and protects the hair from breaking.

You can also massage your scalp with the best and exceptional oil or treatment recommended by your hair dresser.

The length of time you should wear a weave depends on the texture of your hair and how easily it will matte and tangle underneath the weave after shampooing and conditioning. Usually, weaves should only be left in for 4-6 weeks depending on the weaving or styling method.
Selecting a weave:
If you are doing a partial weave always choose a weave texture that is closest to your hair type that will blend without having to over-style your hair too severely to match texture.

Find a sensitive weave specialist with experience to sew the weave into a loosely braided section. This will help to avoid unnecessary damage from the stitching the trucks on with excessive tension.

Do: Communicate with your stylist, in order to convey what you want to achieve/ what you would like your overall look to be.

Do: Visit your stylist for hair maintenance, every week or so for a shampoo and conditioning treatment. Also come in to get your weave tightened.

Don’t: Put too much oil directly on the weave. The oil can weigh the hair down, which could ruin the style.

Don’t: leave your weave in too long. A good weave should last you at least two and half to three months. You do not want to keep it any longer than this, because you don’t want to have the problem of [hair] dreading- because your hair is actually braided up under the weave.

DO: Let it Flow a weave doesn’t have to look like one. The key to a natural-looking weave is choosing the right texture and not adding too many tracks (this makes the weave appear bulky).

Don’t: Just grab the first wig you see at the supermarket or beauty store. Ask your stylist for a consultation, and then you can order from our range of wigs at Darling Assorted Wigs

Do: Maintain the wig’s style at night. You can do this by, removing the wig and placing it on a wig block or mannequin head to help it keep its shape. Also wrap up your hair at night; tie it up in a silk or satin or silk scarf, this will help your natural hair keep its moisture.

Don’t: Use heat styling tools on a synthetic wig. The style is already there so there is no need, to try n style it.

Don’t: Ignore your hair underneath the wig. You need to keep your hair shampooed and conditioned. It is advisable to shampoo every one or two weeks if you are wearing the wig daily. You should also apply conditioning treatment every time you shampoo to keep in moisture.

Don’t: Think you wig will last forever. You should change your wigs every two to six months if you’re wearing it every day.  You can always order from our E-Shop Darling Assorted Wigs or Lace Front wigs