A Focus on the Game Changers: Hair Products that have Changed the Game Curly Hair Edition

 

A list of our top beauty products in the past decade that have changed the game for women with Curly hair.  A lot of these products aren't sold on our website...but we know that you don't want to search all over the web looking for them.  We've created a store on Amazon.com that features all of these products.


1. Indian Hair:  It eliminated the weave crawl...you know what we mean...when your weave starts crawling on itself and tangling...  Now us regular girls can have the same hair as our favorite celebs.

2. Tancho Stick:  Tamed the edges with a gentle lavender wax.  It's an essential part of a "California Press"

3. Aphoghee Two Step Protein Treatment: This hard core protein treatment changed the game.  Just when you are about to write off your hair as a thin piecey mess....this treatment can revitalize even the thinnest and sorriest of hair.  It is a must for when you take out your hair extensions.

4. Sulfate Free Shampoos: Deva Curl No Poo or Curls Cleansing Cream:  Thanks to Sunny's Girl Lacey.... we learned about the miracle regimen by the founder of Deva Curl.  No sulfates, no towels and no combs with seams to manage curly hair.

5. Brazilian Keratin Treatments:  The word on the street is that this just might be the all time game changer.  It's not a relaxer but it does help control frizz. The consensus is that this treatment allows you to do you hair on your own without always having to run to a salon to get sleek shiny straight hair.



6. Steamers:  A miracle treatment introduced to us by Kim Kimble of Epiphany Salon in LA.  Any other attempt to hydrate extremely curly hair is ridiculous after receiving regular steam treatments.  It's a true game changer.

7. FHI Ceramic Flat Irons:  This miracle tool allowed us to say goodbye to the pressing comb.  This just might be the game changer of the past decade.  This tool can get the curliest hair straight with one pass...that's right one pass!  The triple layered ceramic plates are what's essential to this game changer.

8. Bhringraj Oil:  On a trip to India we learned of this miracle restorative oil. It's smelly thick and contains goat milk...but one drop of this and 15 minutes under the steamer and you have a new head of hair. 
9. Bohyme Brazilian Wave:  Allowed women who are transitioning to natural to hair more hair just like our natural hair.  It's a great product for women who just want more of their own natural hair.

10. Lacefront Wigs:  These have allowed women to transform their look with the lace that recreates the hairline.  While the prices have come down dramatically you still need to view them as an investment. They allowed women with alopecia and medical hair loss to feel like they haven't missed a step and til this day that's who they look best on.


What are your thoughts?  Do you have any products that you feel are left off of this list?  Please comment and share.  And if you'd like to purchase any of these products stop by our Amazon.com store that features some of our favorite products that we don't carry on our website.

If there's one thing you need: Steam!

If there's one beauty product you buy this year... splurge on a steamer.  Especially for women with extremely curly hair...this is a game changer.

Curly hair is dry and needs extreme amount of heats and moisture that can penetrate the hair shaft.   Steamers are also great for revitalizing your Natural Curl Indian Hair.   The steam with a nice lightweight moisturizing conditioner like Humecto by Keracare allows the cuticle to asborb the necessary moisture since it is no longer connected to the scalp.

If you can't justify splurging on a steamer then visit a steam room on ocassion and allow yourself to relax while indulging your hair.

Bloggers we Love: Didi Rentz of The Tea

We spend at least an hour a day trolling our favorite blogs.   One blog that we love is The Tea by Didi Rentz.  Why do we love it?  Didi is a Sunny's Girl of course!

She rocks the 18" Natural Wave Indian Hair like no one's business in South Florida.  She also happens to be both stunningly beautiful and sweet. 

Her blog serves up the latest gossip, entertainment and the hottest events. 

She sent us a pic from her latest photo shoot for us to share with you.

Visit her blog and tell us what you think? 

Keeping up with the Kardashians...in case we haven't mentioned...they're always a Look we Love

I don't know if we emphasize enough recently that we love the Kardashians? It's like we haven't blogged about how we absolutely refuse to miss an episode on Sunday night.

We love how they aren't afraid to embrace being feminine and pretty especially when the trend is for everyone to be so hard.

But what we love the most about them is how much they love hair extensions and how well they all wear hair extensions.

Each week in season 4 they all have just amazing hair. We always get people of all races requesting their look and we always have two words: Indian Hair.

Specifically Natural Wave Indian Hair in 22 or 26". That's the only way to get the natural free flowing extensions that the Kardashians have.

Sunny's Hair & Wigs in India: Going Direct to the Source for the best Indian Hair

This past October, Dafina Memberr of Sunny's Hair & Wigs traveled to India. On a beauty mission we interviewed her on her experience sourcing Indian hair for Sunny's Hair & Wigs

Q. What prompted you to travel to India?

A. Sunny's has been purchasing Indian hair for over 8 years and we have a great relationship with our vendors in India and we felt that it was time to solidify our understanding of the process of collecting and wefting the hair. India's also an amazing country with a dense and rich history so it was good to be able to travel for business and for fun.

Q. What part of India did you travel to?

A. I traveled throughout India. We started in Mumbai and then I traveled bymyself to a very very remote part of India to visit the factory. It required two additional plane trips once I was in Mumbai and then a two hour car drive.

Q. What were your most lasting impressions of India?

A. India was just a very calming place to visit. Although I expected to be overwhelmed by the amount of people and the density in which they live it wasn't. What was more incredible to me is how deep the roots of the religion and culture are. We visited caves that had carvings from the year 400 A.D. depicting various gods in Hindu culture that are still relevant now. That was incredible especially coming from a country that is so new relatively.

Q. With all the recent attention focused on Good Hair do you think the film accurately depicts the hair industry?

A. It's weird because Good Hair hits so close to home as a film because I grew up working in the family business and it does show how much of our lives our hair can consume, especially as black women. But, as always when there is a comedic angle to films certain things can be embellished or exaggerated for effect. I didn't love the part about the girl getting her hair cut off in the movie theater. Most Indians I spoke to don't know anything about a black market trade




Q. What surprised you the most about your trip?

A. The factory employs over 1500 women. It was intriguing to see how in such a remote part of India a demand for a rather obscure product has created an employment opportunity for women of all ages. It was so nice to see the groups of women working together of all ages. I remember learning about globalization in school. It's often presented as this awful process but it was nice to see a positive side of globalization. I was pleased to see that manufacturing jobs that are typically male jobs were benefiting women.

Q. How is the hair collected?
There is a temple in Tiraputi, and in fear of completely misrepresenting the history I will say that it's a beautiful story and practice in which people donate their hair to show thanks to the gods of the temple and it's their way of helping the god of that particular temple repay his debts that he took on to have a dowry to give for his wife. But as I said... a lot is lost in my understanding of the story.



Any tips that you learned about beauty from India?

I was astonished at how much effort women put into having beautiful hair. I always assumed it was genetic but women use a lot of Aruyvedic products such as oils with Amla, Shikakai, and Bhringraj oil on their scalp and hair to moisturize and condition their hair before washing. Overall, there isn't a lot of chemical processing and heat styling so women have healthy hair.


Q. So what regimen's would you suggest to women who use Indian hair to continue the maintenance regime?

That's a great question. I recommend to stop using such harsh shampoos. Many women in India do not use shampoos but rather use Neem and Shikakai,powders diluted in a water bottle or fruit vinegars to shampoo their hair. This protects the strands from stripping it of its natural oils. I'd also recommend to not go overboard with heat once you purchase the hair. Hair is hair and it is fragile. So if you use heat make sure you deep condition the hair and especially use a thermal protectant.



Any other general beauty tips?

Oh no...you are opening a Pandora's box. I went to a natural spa called Nirmal Herbal. And by natural everything was fresh and edible. The cucumbers and potatoes they put on my eyes had to be cut within two hours in order to used. The almond scrub was freshly ground almonds. I have never had such a "natural" glow from a spa experience ever.
My tip is to look around you for natural solutions to skin and beauty. I think we tend to discount natural solutions in the US.

Stay tuned to Sunny's Blog for more about Natural Hair Solutions!

Is it steamy in here? Indian Hair's Best Friend

We are in the midst of a summer heat wave around the country. We at Sunny's have indulged in frequent pool sessions and an occasional dip in the ocean. All this chlorine and salts can wreak havoc on our Indian Hair extensions.

Well we discovered our new favorite restorative treatment for our Indian Hair: Steam!!!

Steam treatments work to penetrate the hair shaft and deposit the much needed moisture that chlorine and salts strip.

After a long weekend of swimming and sweating we drenched our hair extensions with Portico White Ginger Revitalizing Conditioner and sat in a steam room for 30 minutes.

One word: Amazing.


Our Indian Hair bounced back to life and felt soft.

Summer Makeup Tips: Installment One Indian Hair Makeup Tips

Summertime is finally here and for most Sunny's Girls summer means long flowing Indian Hair Extensions. But once you have your hair...don't forget to update your entire look.

Nikia Yancey, Sunny's Sales Specialist and Freelance Makeup artist offers a few tips for achieving the complete look with your new Indian Hair Extensions

For our Natural Curl Indian Hair Sunny's Girls here are a few tips to achieving the perfect summer glow. Inspiration: Beyonce

• Glowing bronze skin is the perfect compliment to Curly Hair
  
• Dewy cheeks with a pop of color offer a natural glow: Tip: experiment with peach/pink tones of blush as a alternate to bronzer this summer
• Subtle definition to the eyes with pops of color Tip: use an expected pop of greens or purple kohl eyeliner to lightly define the eyes
• Define and separate lashes Tip: Splurge on a good volumizing definer. A Sunny's Favorite is Diorshow
• Shape your brows Tip: Think full and youthful brows and consider threading or tweezing this summer instead of waxing to achieve a full brow.
• Sparingly play up your lips Tip: use a nude or coral lip gloss to accentuate your lips

Natural Wave Indian Hair Sunny's Girls: Inspiration Kim Kardashian

• Keep your skin fresh Tip: Use matte finish powders to minimize shine and create an even palate
  
• Slighty warm the cheeks Tip: Use shimmers and illuminating products to highlight the face a Sunny's Fave is MAC Strobe Cream
• Define the eyes Tip: Rim the eyes with a darker khol pencil and smudge the line to create a sultry yet subtle smoky eye
• Mascara is your friend! Tip: Use mascara heavily or consider apply Red Cherry False Eyelashes
• Downplay the lip Tip: Use a creamy lip gloss with a low shine finish or consider using a creme lipstick in nude or soft pink tones
  

We see you Zoe Kravitz: Love the Wig

We love the budding fashion muse Zoe Kravitz. She's bold and blends non-conventional styles that still have a feminine edge despite her indie rocker exterior.

We can't help but notice that she's rocking an amazing custom made wig with Indian Hair.

At Sunny's Atlanta, Derek J is our go to man for bespoke custom wig units made with Indian hair from Sunny's. Derek recently made me my own wig a la Zoe and it's a hit. So much of a hit that Music Video director Melina, now has it.

Call (404) 355-7077 for more information on your own custom Indian Hair Wig by Derek J.

Images courtesy of bossip.com

Products we Love for Indian Hair

We love love love Indian Hair at Sunny's Hair. In this economy we are all about upgrading to Indian Hair because while it costs a little more initially, after one or two reuses it more than pays for itself and starts to save you money. The key is to take care of your hair and realize that it's been stripped of its moisture source...the scalp and the nutrient oils it once received from the sebum.

So... we love products that are used by Indian women because it keeps a consistent regimen for Indian hair and ensures that your Indian hair lasts as long as possible. We generally recommend that women not use products that they'd use on their own hair on their Indian Hair. We generally hate mineral oil and petroleum on any hair let alone Indian hair. But we love products such as extra Virgin Coconut Oil and very gentle shampoos without Sodium Laureth Sulfates.

But... I have a new Indian hair product that I'm loving: Coconut Amla Revitalizing Hair Treatment
Here's a little blurb from the product description:
"For shiny, thick locks women in India rub it in! Amla that is! This “divine” fruit, also known as Indian Gooseberry, is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C. Just a touch of this extract on your lifeless locks brings a natural shine, soft texture and rejuvenated health. Hair stays strong with anti-oxidant rich Grape Seed and Neem oils, while Coconut oil and Henna make each strand extra luscious! It’s a miracle for your mane! And don’t forget your body – rub in any leftovers for touchable skin softness!"

Why Take This Journey:

Coconut Oil: nourishes
Neem Oil: soothes scalp
Amla Extract: rejuvenates
Henna: adds volume and shine
Grape Seed Oil: protects
Avocado Oil: moisturizes scalp

The product retails for $45 and is available at Global Goddess Beauty.

Looks we Love: Halle by Halle Berry

We know....we know... we always love Halle Berry. But we couldn't notice how effortlessly flawless she looks in her ad campaign for upcoming debut of Halle by Halle Barry perfume.


To achieve this look we of course recommend Natural Wave Indian hair 14". We'd blend some soft layers into the hair and leave it in it's soft natural waves.

Indian Hair Spotligh in Allure Magazine

With increased mainstream visibility courtesy of Oprah and Chris Rock's darling of Sundance Documentary about Indian Hair... the media has a full court press on Indian Hair.

Sunny's Hair & Wigs has been profiled in some of these profiles and it is an intriguing trade.

In the March issue of Allure magazine puts a spotlight on Tirumala, India. This is one of the largest Hindu pilgrimage collection centers for Virgin Indian Hair.

As a member of an increasingly global marketplace, sometimes it's easy to forget the human costs of what you buy. At Sunny's Hair & Wigs we feel a very strong commitment to Fair Trade Practices. That includes making sure our factories that we receive our goods from do not employ child labor, that they use fair practices and pay a fair market value for the raw goods of hair.

We applaud the media for bringing a necessary spotlight on the human cost of our beauty regimes.

Looks we Love: Aishawarya

Often called the most beautiful woman in the world... Aishawarya Rai reminds us all why Indian Hair is so coveted for hair extensions.

Sunny's in the News: Atlanta Journal Constitution Indian Hair Profile

The Atlanta-Journal Constitution featured Sunny's Hair & Wigs as a leading retailer of Indian Hair, Designer Wigs and Hair Extensions in Atlanta.

"On a recent weekday afternoon at Sunny’s Hair & Wigs in Buckhead, a steady stream of customers, male and female, flowed into the year-old boutique. The family-owned company, with five locations nationwide and an online following, stocks trendy and glamorous wigs as well as extensions.

The store earned a reputation for matching blondes with the perfect multitonal extensions, boutique owner Dafina Memberr said. For many women, she said, hair is so important and powerful that they are willing to commit to a little high-end help.

“Until you are in this business,” Memberr said, “you don’t realize how widespread it is.”

Indian Hair for Everyone!!

We couldn't help but notice some of young Hollywood's established actresses rockin lovely Indian Hair extensions.

To achieve Eva Pigford's look we'd suggest Clip in extensions in jet black (1) slicked into a ponytail and pinned to create the voluminous bun.

To achieve Tia Mowry's look we'd recommend Virgin Natural Wave Indian Hair in 14".
To recreate her style we'd wash the hair and let it air dry to allow for its natural waves with some body and then use Air Control hair spray by Aveda and add messy tousled waves on random pieces to create the waves with a 1 1/2" barrel curling iron.

To recreate Lauren London's lustrous and sleek look we'd use Natural Straight Indian hair in 22". We'd would use Redken Real Control Thermal Heat Protectant and run our FHI Runway flat iron over the locks to create a stick straight and shiny finish.

To achieve Kyla Pratt's innocent and fresh look we'd use Natural Straight Indian Hair in 12" and let the hair air dry to allow for the natural body it has. Her look is a youthful and classic look that could transcend from the boardroom to the nightclub.

Photos courtesy of bossip.com

Looks we Love: Halle Berry NAACP Awards

Simply Gorgeous, Halle Berry as host of NAACP Awards

To achieve this look we would recommend Natural Wave Indian Hair in 14" set on large rollers to achieve voluminous curls that last all night.
Images courtesy of Huffingtonpost.com

Looks we Love: Brandy

Brandy - New Music - More Music Videos

We couldn't help but notice the prominent role Indian hair plays in Brandy's new video Long Distance. We love the dramatic lengths and voluminous curls featured in the video.

Change your Hair...Change your Career

Alexandra before It Factor Makeover


Post X-Factor Makeover
Alexandra of the U.K.'s X Factor is the perfect example of how hair extensions are the perfect tool to transforming your life. As the show progressed, Alexandra transformed her appearance to reflect the beauty of her voice. It looks like she was introduced to some quality Indian Hair and a great stylists to transform into the new It Factor Star.

Images courtesy of dailymail.co.uk

Dos & Don'ts of Indian Hair

When people order Remy Indian Hair for the first time, sometimes they are thrown off by its appearance.

Remy hair means that it is totally unprocessed...so it requires a little work to get it to your liking...

But once you have it down...you really won't ever go back to anything else.


So...here are some dos & don'ts for taking care of Indian Hair:

1.DO gently wash Indian Hair in one direction with a detangling shampoo. We recommend Shampoos that don't contain harsh detergents such as Sodium Laureth Sulfates. We personally like Cream of Nature Shampoo, Nopu or Shampoo for Dry Hair sold at Trader Joe's

2. DO reinforce the cut edges of your hair with a small amount of nail glue to prevent shedding from the edges of the track.

3. Do use Sebastian Potion #9, a great lightweight curl refresher along with mist from a water bottle to restore wave & curl pattern in between washing your Indian hair.

4. Do use a wide-tooth comb to detangle hair after washing. Support the attachment of the weft when brushing to avoid pulling on your own hair.

5. DON'T use heavy pomades, oils or grease on Indian hair. Indian hair is not used to heavy products and the hair shaft will start to attract dust and pollens from the environment and not behave the way it should.

6.DO use moisturizing conditioners to ensure that the hair lasts long. Indian hair has been cut from the scalps natural oils and you are in a balancing act to not strip the hair of the moisture but not add to much oil to the hair.

7. Do use extreme caution when coloring the hair, although Indian Hair at Sunny's is Virgin Indian hair, you need to gently lift the color or leave the coloring to a professional colorist.

Indian Hair Frequently Asked Questions

We get a lot of people who are curious about Indian Hair... so I copied the Indian Hair frequently asked questions from our website for our blog.

What is Remy Indian Hair?
Sometimes referred to as Cuticle Hair, Virgin Hair, and Raw Hair, remy hair is healthy, cuticle correct, unprocessed 100% human hair.
It is the highest quality human hair available. The high quality exists because the cuticles all lie in one direction. Virgin Hair has not been chemically processed in any way to manipulate the curl pattern or color. Please note there is no such thing as Virgin Deep Wave Hair or Virgin Body Wave Hair in Color 4. Our hair has whatever wave or curl pattern that it's donor had...so that it is the most realistic looking hair that can be colored and texturized to your liking. Remy hair is preserved and maintained from the moment it is cut from the donors head. Remy hair is tangle free and lasts longer than any other hair on the market today.

Where does Remy Hair come from? Our company imports virgin hair directly from India. We use virgin unprocessed Indian hair because it is known to be the best in the world for hair extensions.

Why buy Indian Remy Hair? Virgin Indian Remy hair is the best on the market. It is cut from a single donor and sewn in the same direction hair naturally grows (cuticle correct). Unlike other commercial hair, the hair cuticle is left intact just like nature intended it to be.

How long does Remy Hair last?
How long and how many times you reuse your Indian remy hair is a personal choice. However, our tests have shown that Indian Remy hair can last for up to 3 uses. That means it can be weaved and worn for 3 months, then taken down and reused one or two more times.
This hair definitely lasts longer than other non-remy products on the market.

Can I have my Indian Remy hair colored?
Absolutely, not only can you color this hair, it can be blown dry, permed, and flat ironed. This hair should be treated just like your own.

How much hair do I need to purchase? If you are getting a full head of extensions added, it is best to buy two packs to make sure you have enough. You can always use the leftover hair later. if you are using hair over 18" long you might need 3 packs. If you are adding only length, one pack is sufficient.

How do I care for my Indian Remy hair? You’ve just made a very important purchase, and the proper maintenance of your Indian Remy hair is critical to the longevity of the product. We recommend the following:

Do
1. Use a rich shampoo and conditioner made for dry hair
2. Comb and detangle hair before shampooing
3. Gently shampoo the hair in one direction only
4. Support your attachment (weft, braid or fusion) when brushing or combing your hair
5. Sleep with your hair tied up in a net, silk bonnet or scarf


Do Not
1. Sleep with your hair wet
2. Pile hair on top of your head to shampoo (this creates tangling)
3. Apply to much conditioner to the attachment


Many beauty supply shops sell human hair, what makes Luxury Indian hair better?
We offer only 100% natural remy human hair – nothing else is added to the hair. All cuticles are aligned in the same direction, which helps to prevent matting and tangling. Human hair is the best alternative because, not only does it look and feel natural… it is natural!



The majority of human hair sold in the industry is non-cuticle hair. The hair cuticle has been stripped by using an acid-bath and in many cases it has been commingled with animal hair, fabric and/or synthetic fibers. Non-remy hair is coated in silicon and after several washes, loses its luster and appeal. In addition, the hair may not have been aligned correctly, thus causing tangles, matting and shedding.

Hair Extensions: Coming out of the Closet

Click on the play button above to view a very interesting feature on the NBC Nightly news about the trend of hair extensions. Celebrities have brought the secret to the forefront and now people are finally catching on to how to treat your hair as the ultimate accessory.

But if you are curious to how the hair arrives at your door, learn more about the Virgin Indian Hair process. It is nice to see the social benefit of buying Indian Hair. It goes to fund projects for temples in India and at the same time makes women feel more proud and comfortable with their new Indian Hair Extensions.