Vintage Hairstyles From Vogue Black

Black Hair lends itself to multiple designs and styles and texture modification

The black community probably has the widest variety of hair styles...
Doing hair or getting hair done is more than a simple daily routine. Hair ritual helps people connect to their ancestors.
Complex coiffures, hair ornaments: Here are some images from the early 20th century. Check out Vogue Black's photo gallery of vintage hairstyles here


From Nigeria to Senegal these coiffures (braids, curls, cornrows) are perfected by various decorations: cowries, beads, mother-of-pearl buttons,medals, pieces of silver, amber balls, metal rings, and pins of wood, bone or ivory.
-Lyna Ahanda
Black VOGUE

Pre-Bonded Hair: Your Questions Answered

Pre-bonded hair comes in a wide variety of colors and textures - connect to the full selection here

Remember when getting hair extensions was limited to sewing the weft to the roots of the hair?  That took a lot of patience (from you), as well as expertise and dexterity on the part of your hair stylist - not always easy to find!  Did you know that micro-links, or linkettes, have totally transformed the process of adding pre-bonded hair extensions to your hair, making it as easy as pie.  Easier, actually! 

Thanks to our ever-evolving industry, now you have a very simple option for getting the look you want without all that fuss.  Nothing short of revolutionary, these small metal cylinders have been responsible for single-handedly launching hair extensions into mainstream hair salons across the world.

Here's a simple tutorial on how to use micro links for pre-bonded hair, as well as how to connect with the products and tools for this technique:

There are three easy steps to attaching the linkettes:

1. Slide the linkette onto the natural hair.
2. Insert the hair extension tip into the linkette.
3. Crimp the linkette shut to secure its placement.

Now, every stylist in every specialty can effortlessly become a hair extension expert. We have heard from hundreds of stylists who say that this technique has transformed their practice, making it extremely simple to learn this fabulous technique.

The Hair Factory supplies coated copper linkettes which have been proven to be the easiest to apply, crimp, and remove from the hair.  The special coating protects your hair and scalp making this the most desirable micro-link material available.  We also supply the proper tools for you to work with this technique so you can get started right away, and experience for yourself the ease and pleasure of this revolutionary new method for adding hair extensions to your hair, or your client's hair.

Digging for Gold? ...Look Here!

Add some shine...

What's all the rage this Fall?  GOLD HAIR...

(Thanks to our friends at BellaSugar for this post)

It turns out that gold shampoo isn't just for blondes. While getting a cut the other day, my stylist used a shampoo with light golden undertones — Aveda's Camomile ($26) — on my dark brunette strands. What gives?
She explained that while most of her clients don't want any gold or brassy tones in their hair, using a shampoo with golden undertones increases shine in all hair textures and shades. The reasoning is that the luminescent, warm shade actually helps light to reflect off the hair more easily. In turn, while opposite-hued, blue-based shampoos definitely have their place in this world, overuse can actually cause a dull, flat appearance to the hair. So the next time you need a little pick-me-up, some golden shampoo could make you a shiny happy person.

Jamie Richards from Bella Sugar

Johnny Wright is The Man who KNOWS Hair Extensions...

Click on this link to connect with the hair expert:
Here Johnny Wright works with Kike, to create a stunning look, and answer your questions on hair extensions:

From Vogue Italia... the venerable Johhny Wright talks to us about hair extensions and gives some excellent advice!

"At the White House, Johnny Wright takes care of Michelle Obama's hair. After explaining how to keep a flawless style even on the beach, the renowned hairdresser tells us how to get the perfect haircut for your face shape.
A woman's hair is her crown. How she wears it can be a reflection of her culture, status or attitude. In this respect, black women have always been creative in how they present themselves to the world. African hair is so malleable in every state that the styling choices are as diverse and trendsetting as its people.
Shaping the look, layering the locks and framing the face. In this lesson, The First Lady's hairstylist introduces us to the art of the cut (with extensions)."

Thank you Mr. Wright!

Why Hair Extensions

In today's world, two-year waits are OUT and immediate results are IN. Did you know that human hair grows, on average, about 1/2 per month? So if you are looking in the mirror at a cute short bob, or even a demure shoulder length cut, well, it's gonna be a while if you want a long luxurious mass of hair to play with!

Now cast a quick look at any media outlet you can think of- magazines, newspapers, the internet, tv, billboards, etc. and what do they have in common? The LONG hairstyles are IN, everything else... well. Not so much. So what to do?

When you think of hair extensions (you guessed it) don't limit yourself to just adding length to your hair. Hair extensions offer a simple solution to fine hair and can add a little pizzazz to thick, curly or wavy hair in any color or style. With hair extensions the only limit to a good hair weave is your imagination, as you consider how to change up your look.

So no need to panic or fuss. There is a simple solution, and it gets better all the time. For one thing, here at The Hair Factory we have just introduced an extraordinary line of hair that you could not get as little as four months ago. It's our exclusive PURE line, 100% Remi hair that has never seen a chemical treatment or any other damaging process. So if you're a purist, or want a more natural look, or simply have to have the best, then check it out. What we're hearing back on this line from our customers? The inthusiasm has been off the charts. They LOVE it! What we see? This product is flying off the shelf, and you women are looking FLY! :) Here's where to connect with our PURE line.

The Art of Clip in Hair Extensions

A lot of you have been asking about our Magic Hair Kits lately, and we're glad about this because they are something you should know about! They are hand-crafted clip in hair kits designed and sewn just for you. They make adding hair for a special occasion (or any time at all, really) a SNAP. Just check them out on our website: www.hairfactory.com and see how they are the perfect hair art for the woman who wants options for her hair.

More Willow... how about that hair? Fly or what?

Willow Smith Rockin' it!...at 9 years old??