The Truth About Weave

Everyone's talking about it.  Our economy appears to be in a downward spiral. We hear reports that this will be the worst recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s.  It's scary, and I think we're all concerned.  It's hard to be concerned with how we look when we have to worry about how we might pay utility bills. Notheless, many of us still want to look good and here is some sound advice; SPEND WISELY!

If you are a Hair Diva here is a scenario for you. You want to get your hair done so you schedule your appointment that's going to run you approximately $100 (this is on the very low end). You go to the BSS (Beauty Supply Store) and drop $60 on some "human" hair because you think you can't afford Remy Indian Hair from AIH. You get your hair done and it's gorgeous...for the first 3 days! After 3 weeks you have to take it out because it's matted, it's shedding all over your clothes so it's thinned out and you HATE it.  But you repeat the cycle, buy the same bad hair again and pay (again) to get it put in.  In one month's time you have spent $320! Had you spent wisely and purchased Remy Indian Hair from AIH you would have spent $150 on your hair and $100 for your stylist for a total of $250 (this is a difference of $70 initially but even more in the future); your sew-in would have lasted at least 3 months and when you decide to get your hair re-done, it would cost only what it cost to have your stylist put it in because your hair is reuseable! 

So the next time you think you can't afford Remy Indian Hair from AIH, think again and be wise about your spending.

The title of my newsletter today is actually the title of my favorite holiday movie. Hopefully you've seen it; Ralphie wants a BB gun but his mom says, "You'll shoot your eye out!" It's hilarious! However, I think I may have found another holiday tale to replace it.

Clink on this link News Story and read about my "new" favorite Christmas story. A four-year-old in Texas found his way into a toystore at 3 a.m. in the morning for a little holiday adventure!  Hilarious!

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What does hair weave represent? This is the question that I was faced with this week when reading an article about hair. Black hair to be exact. Some people are under the impression that when women wear weave, we do it because we do not like ourselves. We believe that "nappy" hair can't possibly be beautiful, hence, the reason for wearing weave. While I am fully aware of the fact that some self-esteem issues do exist among us, this particular article placed the perpetuation of these issues on weave wearers! Of course I do not agree with this school of thought and I'd like to know your opinion.

We want to hear from you. Visit our new blog today THE TRUTH ABOUT WEAVE and let your voice be heard.  Tell us what you think about weave, natural hair, chemically treated hair, etc. at www.thetruthaboutweave.blogspot.com.

What’s your passion?  As for me, I think you may be able to guess…that’s right – HAIR WEAVE!  Particularly AIH's Remy Indian Hair. Simply put, I could talk about it all day.  I’ve been tremendously blessed to have the opportunity to turn my passion into profit and I don’t take that lightly.

Do you know what your passion is?  Would you like to find out how others are turning their passions into profits?  Tune in on THIS THURSDAY at 9 p.m. (eastern) to “Angel on the Net” talk radio to hear myself and others talk about doing just that.  Listen to find out how we found our passions, why it's important to love what you do, and how we’re working to make a living from them. 

Remember, the DREAM WEAVERS project is just on the horizon! Weave Come A Long Way Baby!  

 

Have you ever experienced the magic of a new look?  When you've purchased that new outfit, gotten that new hair-do and stepped out feeling like a million bucks.  I know I have. It makes me feel like a new woman and gives me a confidence that tells me I can conquer the world!  This is just a feeling of course, but for many of us it is the first step of a new life journey.

In these harsh economic times, we are increasingly seeing people that need help. I'm excited about a new project that I'm working on that will do exactly that – help people. In the next few weeks I will be sharing more with you about AIH’s DREAM WEAVERS project that will help women in Pittsburgh by "Changing Looks and Lives". Stay tuned and remember, Weave Come A Long Way Baby!

Ama
AIH
www.affordableindianhair.com

I received quite a few questions after last week's article. Readers were not exactly sure about what I was saying. Here's a brief explanation.

Many of us change our jewelry on a daily basis, either to match an outfit or to match a mood. Others may lean toward wearing the same jewelry everyday like a favorite pair of gold earrings or a favorite necklace. Either way, that jewelry makes a statement about the one wearing it. In the same manner, our weaves make a statement about us. Some of us wear our weaves to match an outfit or to match a mood, while some of us stay with a style that's similar to our own hair, not changing too much, so that it looks more natural.

Sounds a little strange to some I'm sure; but I venture to say that many of us weavaholics know exactly what is meant by that question and would have to agree. Hair weave, while in the past was reserved for those who may have had trouble growing their own hair, is now used by women who have extremely long hair and no trouble at all growing it. We change it often and go from short to long and back in the blink of an eye.

Want a fresh new look for the fall? Well wether it's a cut or a splash of color, opting to go with weave can possibly save you time, money and avoid damage to your own hair. I don't know if anyone else out there is like me, but I like a new hairstyle like I like new outfit (maybe more)!

Tell me some of your stories about weave and come check out our new photo gallery www.affordableindianhair.com.

In our last blog we talked a little about some weave "truths".  If you haven't had the chance, check out last week's blog at www.affordableindianhair.com. We want to talk more about those truths in the upcoming weeks.  This week we’ll focus on the fact that everyone is wearing weave!In talking to a friend of mine the other day we reminisced about how (back in the 90s) we laughed at, talked about and dismissed women who wore what we called “fake” hair, fingernails or any other addition they weren’t born with. Most of yall will remember a song by DJ Kool that went: “Now all the ladies in the place, If you got real hair, real fingernails; If you got a job, you going to school And y'all need nobody to help you handle your business…Make some noise!   Let me clear my throat.”  That was the jam! But if that song was popular today, most of the women in the place wouldn’t have much to say at all! The truth of the matter is, that most of us LOVE our weave and our fingernails and anything else we can add to enhance our beauty; and while some of us are still just a little afraid to admit that, we still rock it any way. For the most part, media plays a huge role in dictating what is and is not acceptable in our society.  When we see the likes of Beyonce’, J Lo, Paris Hilton (who by the way has her own line of hair) and just about anyone else we can think of with celebrity status rockin’ weave, it becomes a “norm” and thus, acceptable. I was out last week and ran into two Caucasian sistas rockin’ weave.  They were proud to admit that they had “extensions” and rightfully so!  This is not just a “Black” thing or a “Hood” thing; it’s everywhere.Now, with all that being said, Sistas UNITE!  You can rock your weave with pride especially if you’re wearing hair from Affordable Indian Hair (AIH for short). Holla back and let me know what you think.  Share your truth about weave with the rest of us and remember…Weave Come A Long Way Baby!

Sincerely,

Ama

"Weave Come A Long Way Baby!"  This is taken from the slogan used by Virginia Slims cigarettes ("You've Come a Long Way Baby") for years to signify the empowerment of women and how far we'd come.  Today, this slogan is more than appropriate for us weave divas that adore our hair extensions.

In the 1980s the average person among us had no idea  that the likes of Tina Turner, Diana Ross, and Tina Marie were rockin' weaves!  We thought to ourselves "Man I wish I could get my hair to grow that long..." Now we know the truth. We too can have our hair that long! But we also know some other truths.  All weave is not created equal!  We can see that by looking at the celebrities of the day and comparing them to our sista girls wearing their weaves that are shelfing in the back and shedding on the floor.  I say enough is enough!  It's time for us to know the whole truth about weave, it's time for us to share in the feel good nature of rockin' GREAT weave and it's time to share the good news.

Here are some truths about weave:

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