I have always been very curious on how this works. My initial thoughts were  "buy now, pay 6 months later, interest free" sounded way too good to be true. 

I am very frugal and worked very hard to fix my credit.

But, I thought let me give it a try so that if any of my customers were interested in this method of payment I would be better educated on the matter. 

So I made a purchase of approximately $300. Applying was easy at checkout I selected "PayPal Credit" instead of using my bank account. I was then taken to a screen where I had to enter the last 4 of my Social Security. This was because since PayPal buy it now pay later is a method of credit or a loan they have to run a credit check. I had to enter a few more things and voila I was approved with a line of credit!

I think PayPal's buy now pay later is great because for one if you pay off your purchase before the sixth month hits it is interest free. However if you make a payment on the sixth month you will be charged interest for the 6 months your account was interest free. You will receive emails each month and also you can check your account on www.PayPal.com

But come on 6 months interest free payments and a generous line of credit! That my friends is a shoppers dream. 

You can make your purchases at Anila Hair using PayPal's buy now pay later line of credit with purchaes of $99 or more!

Just make sure you pay before the sixth month hits!

Up first is a custom ordered U-part wig Coarse Kinky Straight, 16" more like 18" Lace Front, Wefts in the back. Prices vary per your requests:

Second is a 16" Silk Top Closure Full Lace Wig Kinky Curly Texture the hair fluffs up once it is washed this is out the packaging:

Women have been wearing this style of eyeliner since eyeliner was created. 

Not only can winged eyeliner be a perfect dressed down look. It can also be done for special occasions for a classy look. The amazing thing about winged eyeliner is there are so many styles to chose from. 

Each style giving you a different look so the possibilities are endless. In the media we see many celebrities from Amy Winehouse (rip), Beyonce, Kim Kardashian to Nicki Minaj just to name a few. They all rock different styles of the winged eyeliner look from a simple wing to a very dramatic and bold wing. For many it's a go to look. 2015 is different the year to start rocking your winged eyeliner for any affair. Doing this style of eyeliner can be very difficult so I recommend watching tutorials and practicing before you show the world your liner. Lets be honest ladies nobody wants to be that girl who gets the wrong attention for putting on their eyeliner wrong.

Here is a great tutorial found on the net

And the celebs that have made the Winged Eyeliner/Cat Eye look so popular:

Nicky Minaj

Beyonce

Kim Kardashian

Wearing a weave provides a lot of versatility when while allowing you to care for your hair. It is not only important to take care of your natural hair while wearing weave it is also important to care for your hair extensions. 

Good quality hair extensions do not come cheap so here are a few steps to maintain them:

1. When you receive your Anila Hair extensions you want to co-wash the hair to get it clean and add moisture to the hair. 

2. Once the hair has completely dried seal the wefts with a weft sealant or fray check. This will ensure minimal shedding. 

3. Once the hair is installed air-dry whenever possible.

4. To protect your own hair never go to sleep with a wet scalp.

All hair sheds even your natural hair. Once the hair is installed it is  important to co-wash weekly and wash the hair bi-weekly to remove any product build up.

At night make sure you tie your hair up with a satin scarf so you don't cause any matting. If you follow these steps you should have long lasting results with your Anila hair.

A few recommended products that are very affordable:

Suave Coconut Oil Shampoo and Conditioner. The conditioner is great for co-washing and very moisturizing.

Dove Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner line.

photo credit: The Psychology of Style

Are you ready to shed the perm and go natural?

You are not alone. The natural hair movement is stronger than ever in 2015. Relaxers are no longer flying off of the shelves for this very reason. Black women have always been high consumers of hair extensions. Since this natural hair movement many hair extension vendors have created hair textures very similar to that of many African American women.

Hair vendors like Anila Hair are now offering textures like kinky straight, kinky curly and coarse extensions. This helps many women with blending and preventing damage to their natural hair. Their was a time when women had to relax or silk press their hair to make it blend with their extensions. But that time has passed. These extensions definitely help women have a more pleasant experience with weaves while keeping their hair healthy.

Try the movement. How long have you went without a relaxer?

We all thought Kim Kardashian broke the internet with pictures from her risky nude photo shoot. 

But let's be honest Kim broke the internet when posting a picture of her new short and sexy Bob haircut. 

2015 is definitely the year of the bob!

While we have not only seen Kim Kardashian sporting this trendy haircut we are also seeing other A-list celebrities joining the trend as well. For instance Beyonce, Solange, Kate Bosworth, Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams just to name a few have been spotted rocking Bob haircuts. 

Whether it's the classic Bob haircut which normally hits below the chin line or a longer Bob aka the lob which is an a-line cut with no layers and may hang closer to the shoulders one thing for sure is the bob is definitely timeless and your go to hairstyle for the upcoming Spring and Summer seasons.

Want to replicate this hairstyle for yourself without cutting your hair? You can copy this look with Anila Hair's Relaxed Blend Machine Wefts or Anila Hair's Wigs. Email for the Relaxed Blend Texture and Custom Wig Orders.

Anila Hair's Relaxed Blend Cut into a Bob By one of our customers @afrikan_queen21

Celebs:

You just spent a lot of money on your prized hair extensions. Your happy p, you may even go on a date or hang with the girls tonight.

You go to the best hairstylist getting the hair extensions installed, cut and styled. Sometimes even colored professionally.

You have already planned what your maintenance schedule will be: Wash the hair every week keep the hair moisturized and condition every two weeks.

But there is just one thing you didn't anticipate, hair shedding.

Why do hair extensions shed?

Hair extensions shed due to a number of factors:

1. You have to keep in mind the extensions are sewn by hand on machines used by humans. This can cause room for error.

2. The texture depends on how much the hair will shed as well.tighter curls shed more kinky curls shed more.

3. So you may be asking yourself why should I invest in such an expensive item if it's going to shed?

4. User error. I have had some customers tell me they are extremely hard on their weave hair. But then they end up with damaged hair wefts from rough manipulation.

All hair sheds. The hair coming out ofyour scalp sheds daily up to 150 strands per day. Sounds crazy right? But it isn't.

Anila Hair Extensions are doubled for more weft secureness. And then glued for even more security. When you receive your hair you may also take a third step by sealing the wefts with a sealant of your choice. This will help slow dow the amount of shedding.

Remember some textures shed more than others. The straighter textures shed less.

It is best to reseal your wefts before each install. Sealant wears off after a certain amount of time.

Remember the science of hair extensions have come a very long way. i remember my aunts weaves, they were awful and half of her install would be in the sink from shedding lol!

A few tips:

Make sure your Anila Hair Extensions are well moisturized.

Take extra care when brushing from the weft area.

Make sure to tie your hair up at night to avoid tangles.

If you experience tangles around 4 weeks use a clarifying shampoo to remove hair product buildup.

After all Hair Extensions are just that hair, human hair. And it still needs to be cared for as if it were grown from your own scalp.

Please remember there's a difference from excessive shedding due to poorly wefted hair versus shedding due to daily maintenance and styling. Poorly wefted hair leaves a trail of hair everywhere you go. You find hair in your bag, on your child, in the carseats on your desk at work EVERYWHERE!

I hope this article helped to clear up your worries about hair extensions and shedding. Its a normal part of wearing wigs and weaves. treat your new weave with care and it will be a great experience.

Thanks for reading!