Hiya Ladies,
Its the weekend and I have a protective style look to share that I have had for approximately a week!! It's by a brand called The BELLA COLLECTION.


The hair looks like kinky spring twists with curls at the end, I love it!!! Below is a video of the installation at Savvy Chic Hair and beauty Hub BOOK HERE;

Hi Ladies!! How's everyone doing?!! Hope well!! After years and years of buying wigs, on my last trip to the US I was on the hunt for the perfect kinky textured wig, I searched all the beauty supply stores around me to no avail! So I decided I'd make one! 

I wanted it to be human hair not synthetic so it lasts longer...I also wanted it unprocessed (virgin) so it looks as natural as possible!! I found all that was on my check list with the Sensationnel Naked Nature Wet n Wavy hair!



The Naked Nature Collection comes in 5 different curl textures as you can see above as well as different lengths, it also has about 6 to 7 bundles of hair to make one full head! It also comes with a silk base closure if you don't want to leave any hair out.

I got this one;




The Bohemian Curl, got mine in the 10, 12 and 14 inches length bundle. I simply glued the tracks on a wig cap with bonding glue and left out the closure because I wanted my hair left out so it looks more realistic.








The glue worked perfectly fine but if you are going to be wearing this wig everyday then I think sewing the tracks on the cap will work better!


You guys, I LOVE THIS HAIR SOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!! I can't even begin to tell you how superior the hair quality is compared to my other wigs, even the human hair ones that cost a fortune!! This hair at the length I chose is less than $100 but if you choose longer lengths the price increases...regardless I think for the quality the pricing is very moderate!! 




I experienced ZERO shedding with this hair, detangling is a breeze, all you need is water!! The curls clump back together into its wavy state and it's just so beautiful!! I love this hair so much that I am going to get another pack in a longer length this time, I also will be coloring the hair so the color matches my own hair (which is not black) better. 


The thing I love about this hair as a wig is that when I wear it, I don't feel like I am wearing a wig!! It's not heavy or ''wiggy'' and uncomfortable...did I say I love this hair?!! LOL


I am going to be REOPENING IMPORT WINDOWS Ladies!!! Yes you read right, our Naira is some what stable again so let's take advantage of the situation and get those products we have been craving to get from the U.S!! If you'd like to get this hair or any in the collection, next month is a great chance for you!! You can also have it made into a wig upon arrival at SAVVY CHIC HAIR BEAUTY HUB...Oh and if you have forgotten how the Import Windows work, click this link- HERE scroll down to the very end and get updated or send me an email- daboju@yahoo.com.


Until my next post, I and my Naked Nature wig will be exploring more styling options!!

P.S Remember this post? 5 REASONS TO START A HAIR JOURNEY NOW!! I promised to do a giveaway if I got 10 comments and you guys obliged me :) 






So I will be giving away a Savvy Chic Luxury Satin Sleep cap to one Lucky reader (who can arrange pick up from the hub) simply comment the year I started making these caps. Winner will be picked randomly!!


Thanks for stopping by!

Xxx
Dabs

Hiya Ladies,
I promised a few posts ago to do a post about wigs I sell at the hub. These wigs were specially curated by me using price, style,quality/hair texture and closure/hair parting as a guide.

You see from my previous wig posts that I like to use wigs as protective styles only if they are not super expensive, the style is 'wear and go'( low maintenance), the the hair texture mimics relaxed Afro hair (not too silky) finally the closure if it's lace or other wise must be natural and easy to blend.

All the wigs below qualify with the above criteria and are up for sale, I will be posting their names,pictures,color available and price they presently retail for at the hub however I am offering a special discounted price to NHCG blog readers for a limited time...continue reading to find out....

First up is the BOHEMIAN EMPRESS LACE WIG



This wig is a gorgeous wavy textured wig, comes in color 1b and has a hand knotted side lace parting.
Retail Price- N20,000
For NHCG Readers-N18,000

The GOGO WIG FULL CAP WIG

Ever wanted to just switch up your hair style and have bangs for a change?Well this wig is the go to wig for a temporary but gorgeous style fix. I love how smooth the hair feels!it comes in a rich black in color 1b,thick and not shinny but natural looking and is truly a quick wear and go!

Retail Price-N20,000
For NHCG Readers-N18,000


EVELYN LACE WIG



Oh Evelyn, how GORG are you!! Hee Hee!!This wig is similar in style to the Bohemian wig. It comes in bigger waves and is such a statement making wig. We picked a color 1b for this wig. It also have a side had tied lace parting which is very natural looking! Love it!


Retail Price-N24,000
For NHCG Readers-N 20,000

JULIANA WIG is my best in this collection!! This is because it reminds me the most of my Riley wig here!! This wig is for days when you want show stopping hair, I fell in love with this wig after watching it being reviewed by one my fave wig reviewers on youtube-




Its a two part either center or side lace parting, it's all round gorgeousness and if it hasn't been sold by August I will gladly add it to my wig collection. We have it in a color 1b


Retail Price-N24,000
For NHCG Readers- N20,000



DARLINE WIG-

If you have been craving some color then Darline is for you!!It tries to mimic type 3 hair/ mixed race curls. I really loved it when the model from the wig runway show at the Salon Day Out modelled it.


Its a hand tied lace side or center parting wig with curls in the form of ringlets which you can choose to finger comb out or fluff out.
Comes in the color above on the model.

Retail Price- N18,000
For NHCG Readers- N15,000


That's all for now ladies, all wigs are heat resistant, meaning you can use a curling iron or hair straightner on them up to 450F.


 I have a Part 2 coming next month as this OFFER IS VALID TILL JULY 31ST and will be on a first pay, first serve basis. Apart from getting the wigs, ladies who purchase them in Lagos have a FREE fitting and styling session at the Savvy and Chic Hair Beauty Hub then there's also going to be a FREE Satin Sleep Cap with every purchase.


If you'd like to add one of these wigs to your collection, please send me an email with the wig name you want or call 08090613325 and we will take it from there.

NATIONWIDE DELIVERY available!!

WHICH WIG DO YOU LOVE THE MOST FROM THIS COLLECTION? Comment below it will make my weekend :)

Hiya,
For those who follow me on Instagram or look to the top of this blog page where my Instragram pictures are posted, you will see that I recently got crotchet braids done using Freetress Bohemian wave braiding hair-






You can purchase HERE



I've been loving this stress free hairstyle and got asked by a follower on Instagram whether crotchet braids are truly protective or its just hype....I thought about it and came up with quite a few reasons why I absolutely love this hair style technique and here they are.

1. VERY LOW MANIPULATION- Basically all that happens is that your hair is braided down like you'd do if you are getting a weave done and the crotchet hook is carefully passed through each plait and hair is attached strand by strand...



If done properly, there is no pulling or tugging that is experienced, the hair is carefully knotted at the base and voila!!

2. YOUR EDGES ARE SPARED AND YOUR HAIR COMPLETELY COVERED- This hairstyle allows you to save your edges especially if you are styling your hair forward  or to the side, you can simply make sure your edges are left out when the cornrows are being done...as for your hair, not a single strand of it is in the mix  with the extensions....so say you get braids like these beautiful ladies below, your hair is not at risk of being 'TRIMMED' off while they neaten the braids like stylists in Naija like to do, its also not at risk of being 'CUT' off by mistake when loosening or taking the extensions out.






3. IT'S SOOOO VERSATILE- If your extensions can create a secure knot, then you can use the crotchet technique!! So whether straight or curly, coarse or wavy, long or short....you can create ALL TYPES of looks with this protective style as we love doing at the Hub....








4. GREAT FOR DIYers- Are you an avid DIYer who hates to submit her precious locks to anyone else and you are wondering if you can try this on your own, I say YES INDEED!! As long as you can braid cornrows which don't have to be neatly sectioned by the way, just need to be secure enough with a distinct enough parting if you want one...If you also have good eye hand coordination, all you'll need is a mirror and your latch hook...but your hand go pain sha ( you should be used that one as a DIYer).



5. IT'S QUICK!- Apart from being a very straight forward technique, installation is quite quick once you have the hair ready, taking it out is even quicker if you don't care to keep the hair after. To take down, you simply feel for the knot at the base and snip just above it, the knot will unravel/fall off and that's it...if you want to save the hair though like say you get braids, you will just need to do the reverse and push the braid through the knot- super easy!!






6. Finally, THERE IS NO CARELESS ABANDONMENT of your own hair!! You see with this technique you can very well reach the base of your scalp and oil it, you can spritz through the cornrows to get to your hair and you can oil and massage your hairline and nape hair as much as you want without too much inhibition like with say weaves and braids.

I think with these points of mine listed above, its fair to say that if you are considering using hair extensions, The CROTCHET BRAIDS technique is the ULTIMATE way to protect and style!! Love it!!!

Feel free to share your thoughts below and if you are in Lagos looking for where you can get your hair styled using this technique...you know we are here for you at Savvy and Chic Hair Beauty Hub- 30 Norman Williams St. Ikoyi Lagos, Please call 08090613325 to book an appointment!!


Xxx
Dabs

Hiya,
How's everyone doing? Hope well!!

I'm here with a confession guys, I put this pic up on the gram and had people thinking it was my hair when in fact it's a wig called HEAVEN!!!




It's by Freetress and I absolutely love it! It's a lace front wig and though it is not human hair, it feels and looks like how relaxed hair will look say after a rollerset.


I bought it after I read numerous reviews on how great it looks and how natural it looks and couldn't resist....you guys, I'm going through my wig phase all over again but this time I'm focused on getting practical natural looking, easy to style wigs that DON'T COST AN ARM AND A LEG...After I was silly enough to buy the RPG Show Beyonce Wig which I have barely worn, I resolved to only buy affordable wigs moving forward and this wig is just all that I have listed above!!


Once I got it over the weekend, I took the lace off, the parting is very deep and natural looking, all I did was use a bit of concealer on it, didn't have to tweeze it...





Wore my wig cap and VOILA!!

Look at the layers in the bang!!!

It's from the 'SHAKE N GO' Collection so I don't even have to brush it in the morning, I literally just shake and keep it moving!!! It makes for a great every day wig(Protective style), if you work in a conservative office, maybe not in this color which is more like a purplish auburn...it comes in regular colors like 1b, 2, 4, and 1b/30(highlights) and more...

I wonder who comes up with these names for the wigs because this one is quite apt!! Other wigs I'm eyeing have names like Brezzy (not Chris Brown- *wide grin*), Riley (which I just ordered, can't wait to share here), Vienna, Mitzzy and the list goes on....someone stop me! LOL As usual wigs can be brought in when the monthly import window opens.

Thanks as always for stopping by!!

Xxx
Dabs

Hi Ladies,
How's everyone doing? Hope well!! I'm trying to get my blogging groove back, I have a bunch of posts lined up that I will be uploading soon so if you checked the blog and sighed that it's not been updated and said to yourself  'What's wrong with this Dabs sef?!!'. Please bear with me, things will get lively here once again, I promise!!


Now to my post, so I have been craving getting long big box braids for a while but had been reluctant because of all the discomfort that comes with getting braids...one day I'm going through Instagram and I see a hash tag- #knotlessbraids, I click and I am lead to braids that look like they are growing from the person's scalp. I was intrigued and so the next place I hurriedly went was? You guessed it, YOUTUBE!! I saw a tutorial, tried it out on my self, went to the hub and tasked my stylists to learn it in two days, they did (smart girls :) and we now offer it as a service at our salon!!


WHY KNOTLESS?
You see when you get regular braids done, the braider usually starts out the braid by wrapping the extensions round your own hair and creating a knot before braiding the section down, see the picture below and observe the knots ( where the arrows point to)

Source

Now from my understanding those knots at the base of the braids not only cause breakage while the
braids are being done especially for those with fragile hairlines, but they also cause your new growth to be very dry as it grows out while you have the braids on, that's why after a few weeks of having regular braids on, when you take them out, the base usually has dirt and dandruff and is very dry leading to breakage....

With the knotless technique all of that mess is avoided,  the braids start out by being sectioned and the hair is braided just a little and strands of extensions are attached to the braid as the braider goes along- Think the Ghana weaving technique but this time with single braids...

See how the base of the hair looks when you are done;





Here's another pic of a client who got her's done at the hub;


As you can see the braids look like every day braids but the first thing I noticed as they were being installed was the fact that there was hardly any kind of pain or strain especially at my hairline  which was very refreshing, kept these in for just over a week and when I took them out my hair at the base looked great albeit they were not in for that long but still..will check on Folake who has kept here's for a month and see how her base is faring....

But here's a picture off the internet of how the base looks like after a month;


I don't know what your thinking but I'm thinking I have found my solution to getting braids!!

Any of you tried this technique out yet? It takes practice though!!

FEEL FREE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS BELOW.


Xxx
Dabs

Hiya,
How's everyone doing? Hope well. I have quite a busy week ahead and tasked myself to churn out all the posts that have been waiting on my memo pad by the weekend then this happened yesterday;


 My Instafam have already seen this picture, this fully wired PHCN pole(here the electricity officials had taken out the wires) was hit by a trailer and fell unannounced in front of my office gate seconds after my car drove into the gate...I'm talking like 5 seconds, if for any reason we paused at the gate, this pole would had fallen on the car, crushed and most likely electrocuted me and my driver....the thought of how God saved my life left me all shaken up and recoiled from my busy life all day yesterday...because at the end of the day NOTHING else would have mattered if I was in a hospital fighting for my life this moment.

Sometimes these types of things happen so God gets our attention and reminds us that He is the ONLY reason why we are still here, we must commit our ways to Him  and pray for direction always. I am beyond thankful to say the least...


Now to this post, I mentioned that I ordered a wig from a company called RPG SHOW , it is the Beyonce inspired bob wig-


VIDEO LINK (Blogger is not finding the video so I have to put up this link, just click and watch).

For those who can't watch, here are a few pictures of the wig as I got it;






Final results...


To blend the lace with my hair line, I used a concealer on the hair part. The wig is light weight, lace is not itchy, hair feels great...What more could I ask for!!!


Thanks for stopping by!! Announcing the Awoof tomorrow so stay tuned people!!

Xxx
Dabs