Trials, Struggles and UTTER FRUSTRATIONS of Bohyme Egyptian Wave...

Hello dolls!

So, for the last 7 weeks and 2 installs, I've been wearing Bohyme Egyptian wave in 14" (which, since Bohyme is VERY generous with their length, looks like a 16"). At first, I was in love. The hair was absolutely gorgeous, soft, didn't tangle or mat, blended in with my natural hair beautifully....*SIGH* I was just completely enamored with this hair.

Now? OMG, LET ME TELLLLL YOU GIRRRL....

After the first wash, it still had some "act right". I used L'Oreal Ever Strong Sulfate Free shampoo, and did a deep treatment with Avanti Silicon Mix conditioner, left it on for about an hour or two, cool rinse, then sat under a hooded dryer for about an hour. It was still all good in the hood for this hair. LOL. Well, all that went out of the window after wash #2....

I used Organix Moroccan Argan oil shampoo (which is sulfate-free), Organix Brazilian Keratin conditioner, then another treatment with my Silicon Mix. I sat under the dryer. This time, WTF! It started tangling and matting. I can't brush this hair enough it seems. I've tried all kinds of things. I tried TheWeaveWhisperer's "weave revival" technique (which I'm sure works on better quality hair), I gave it a bleach bath (it started matting and tangling IN THE WATER!!!!!), gave it TWO deep treatments with Silicon Mix and placed it in the microwave for 45 seconds each (after removal of the first install), and let it air dry...nothing. It was definitely softer, and smelled REALLY good, but it was holding on strong to sucky status. I'm at my wit's end with this hair. I'm ready to toss it. I feel like I took $200 and set it on fire. I'm going to give it ONE MORE WEEK, mainly because the braiding pattern and the install I did is BOMB.COM (lol). I may take the hair out and just re-do the sewing portion with some new hair.

SMH. I had such high hopes for this hair, being that the BoBraz gave me a strong 5 months.

<---- In the beginning....

<--- How I feel I look now. SMH

BoBraz Saga: Tips for Straightening!

Hi Dolls!

This will be quick. I've uploaded my final review video on this hair...finally! LOL. Anyway, just like the title says, this post is all about straightening your BoBraz!

For the best results, the only products you want to use is a light (VERY light) pomade that protects against humidity, like Aveda Brilliant Anti-Humectant pomade, and a heat protectant, like Tresemme Heat Protection spray, or Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Heat protectant. Once it has been flat ironed or pressed, it doesn't really need any other products. In fact, the least amount of products on this hair in its straightened state, the better, because it will move, bounce, and shake like you want it to. This hair has a tendency to stick together do that "standing in mid air off of your neck" thing when it's loaded with products, especially when it's straight. The picture I attached is the BoBraz straightened with only the heat protectant and the Aveda pomade added before blow drying. I actually never flat ironed it, only blow dried and curled with my Revlon ceramic 1" curling iron. I'm sure flat ironing after blow drying with a comb attachment like I did would result in even straighter hair.

Any questions or comments leave them below, or you can shoot me an email at SReese6@gmail.com, OR, hit me up on YouTube!

<3

BoBraz Saga: Updates!

Ok ladies (and gents), here is my update on the BoBraz hair:

The Good:

1. If you're lazy for a day or two (or a few), and it gets a little jacked up, it's totally salvageable, and will look as fabulous as it did when you first installed it, if you just give it a little patience.
2. I've had it for coming up on 4 months, and it is STILL beautiful.
3. It blends beautifully with 3c-4b hair (4a & 4b with a little help from some Edge Control and a scarf)
4. It looks VERY natural.
5. Conditioner (leave-in or otherwise) is this hair's BEST FRIEND

The Bad:

1. This hair is NOT for the perpetually lazy!
2. Washing it is a process (will do a video on washing it)
3. This hair does not like a lot of products (i.e., oil, gel, spritz). It WILL mat up on you.
4. You need a routine for bedtime for this hair.
5. If you don't seal the wefts, this hair will shed like a worried dog!

So, to prevent all of this, here are some easy steps to keep your BoBraz awesomely....awesome. LOL

1. Only wash it with shampoo (sulfate free) once a month. When washing it:
1. De-tangle with a wide tooth comb or Denman brush beforehand.
2. Part hair into multiple (4 or more) sections.
3. Use a shower comb (available at Target, WalMart, etc) while wetting each section.
4. Shampoo each section, using a smoothing motion, not a scrubbing one.
5. Use your shower comb while rinsing.
6. Add conditioner, and comb through entire head
7. Either leave in, or rinse, keeping it detangled.
2. When co-washing it:
1. Follow Shampoo steps 1-3
2. Apply conditioner, and comb through with wide tooth comb.
3. Allow conditioner to sit on hair for about 5-10 minutes
4. Rinse, detangle, towel dry
5. Spray with bottle mixture, or apply small amount of conditioner and style.
3. The best "bottle mixtures":
1. Water and conditioner (suggestions below):
1. Tresemme Flawless curls conditioner
2. Herbal Essences Totally Twisted conditioner
3. Mixed Chicks Leave-in
4. Kinky Curly Knot Today
5. Kiehl's 133 Grooming Aid conditioner
6. Nexxus Humectress conditioner
2. Water, Glycerin, conditioner
4. The best curl products:
1. Kinky Curly Curling Custard
2. Taliah Waajid Kinky, Wavy, Natural Herbal Style & Shine
3. Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Serum
4. John Frieda Serum (in the PURPLE bottle)
5. You can use a diffuser if you like, but it's not necessary.

With this knowledge, your BoBraz will always "be poppin"!