CARING AND CLEANING LASH EXTENSIONS

It is very important to keep your lash extensions clean and in good condition to prevent eye irritations, and other.  Lash extensions can be cleaned and should be as often as possible.  Most ladies will receive this service from the lash and brow spas,  however, for those who don't get this service, you can achieve this service on your own.   If you purchase human hair lash extensions,  or lash extensions that are reusable, you need this service.   You can clean your lashes by adding a drop of dish detergent, and a drop of oil,  using a clean mascara application or brow brush.  You need to dip your lash extensions gently in the solution,  brush gently and let them dry before reusing them.   When you are at the spa,  your lash extensions can be cleaned while you are wearing them.   It is important that  you keep your reusable lash extensions cleaned for the safety of your eyes.

DON'T COUNT THE HANDBAG OUT

We want to step out looking our best,  it's just human nature to want to be admired for our appearance.  I have always said and believed  that all woman are beautiful, and when  we step out with our hair and nail done, along with sparkling jewelry and shoes that make a statement we have it going on,  however, don't count out the handbag.  Handbags are necessary to completed the look, without a gorgeous handbag it doesn't feel complete.    Ladies,  you know we are stepping high when we have everything pulled together, and we have that certain glow.  When you have confidence in yourself and your appearance nothing can stop you.   It's true when you look good, you feel good.   I believe that when you have confidence in yourself it puts you ahead of the game.    I love it when we women pulls it all together.  A beautiful handbag is like a beautiful pair of shoes, it makes a statement.

    

ABOUT SHAWZAE BOUTIQUE HERBAL DEPARTMENT

Shawzae Boutique is unique, and the items that are offered has been in our hearts and soul for over a decade.   All items are handcrafted with love,  and patience so we can offer to you our best.  If you have visited our store,  you would have seen that some departments are bare,  however,  that will be changing soon.   The herbal department has been a special project of mines,  and it will be restocked first, because as an herbalist I know that I am needed,  therefore I still need to fill that role.  I use to refer to myself as a herbalist stylist in my videos,  I still do.  I will remain true to myself and give you everything I have in me to give.   I am a creative soul so I try to mix it up and make the things  that I have made for over a decade.  I appreciate all of your support.  Check out our new Herbal Department at http://www.etsy.com/shop/shawzaeboutique.

Please contact me for any herbs that you may want if we don't have them,  and for questions on any herbs listed in our store.

NATURAL HAIR CARE FOR 2017

Natural hair has always been my priority.  We have tremendous respect for the ladies that have gone natural over the past years.   I always say it doesn't matter what you wear wigs or extensions always take care of your natural hair.   Here are some tips on getting started on natural hair care,  it is nothing new,  however,  if you haven't been doing it,  this is a good time to start.

1   Always shampoo and keep your natural hair clean,  moisturize and trim,  this will help your hair growth.

2   Condition your hair in between shampooing so that your hair is getting the moisturizer it needs to grow.

3  Research the right products for your hair,  you may not believe it,  but products make a big different in hair care.  Some products take the labor out of hair care.

4   Pamper yourself and your hair by just taking a day for you and your hair. It will allow you to do extra things that you wouldn't normally do in your hair care maintenance.

Shawzae will be opening its hair braiding school soon.  We will be discussing hair care,  and signature treatments and more.  We will also be teaching you to braid hair safely.   There are two things that I see a lot of in hair braiders,  especially the ones that can braid,  I see that they braid the clients hair too tight,  and they don't stress the time frame for keeping braids in the hair.    We want to get away from those things and offer to the clients a high end hair braiding salons with lots of bells and whistle.  The most important of all is customer service and quality care.   You will learn all of this at Shawzae.

SHAWZAE NEW YEAR ON CUSTOM WIGS, EXTENSIONS, AND NATURAL HAIR

It has been a blast to be part of the beauty industry  and creating those beautiful custom wigs.  I want to thank those that supported me,  to help me stay creative.  The new trend that came out of 2016 was the 360 closure,  now I am on the slow bus for getting them in my boutique,  but they are on the way lol.  I will have a few 360 closure coming my way,  so you will see them soon in my Boutique.  I know why the ladies love them so much, you can part your hair any where, and wear your hair pulled up.  I love that.   Ladies it's not just about wearing extensions,  you can be apart of the billion dollar business.   I am looking forward to my natural hair course this year also,  because no matter what wigs, or extensions,  we need our natural hair to survive.   The new website will be up soon.  We want you to learn how to braid hair safety without damaging the clients hair.

SHAWZAE NOT JUST ABOUT HAIR WE HANDCRAFT JEWELRY

I love staying busy,  so when I am not working on making custom wigs,  I am back working on my handcrafted jewelry.  When I move to Florida,  I lost my clients and market for my handcrafted jewelry,  however,  I found the passion again to work on my handcrafted jewelry.  You will see special one of a kind jewelry pieces as I continue to grow my brand Shawzae   I am following my dreams as a designer,  and I like to think of myself as crafty so I get my hands in a lot of things,  especially hair, health and beauty products.  We also started a perfume collection as well,  so whatever it is you want to do,  find time,  make time and start doing it.    

HOW TO EDUCATE YOUR CLIENTS ON NATURAL HAIR CARE: SUBJECT VIXEN SEWIN OR VERTICAL SEWIN

We are so bless to have hair of every texture,  and I personally love our natural hair on all females,  so it's no wonder I want you to take care of it,  and I want to help you.  When clients come to you for a sewin, and they have no edges or thin edges, it is our responsibility to educate then on what works and don't work.   We want to take care of those edges,  by educating the client that the style may not be appropriate for her edges,  and you can suggest the vixen or vertical sewin that will elevate pressure on her edges.   The vixen or vertical sewin will allow you to leave hair out,  and doing so it takes the pressure off the weak area  and put it in the stronger area.  The vixen or vertical sewin look very natural,  and it will allow the clients to continue taking care of their edges.   You can suggest products to your clients such as the edge control to keep the edges flat so that your client will have a flawless look.   We will be teaching vixen sewin which is also known as the vertical sewin to our students at Shawzae.    This is a natural hair care tip to prevent more damages to thin edges or to protect someone with no edges.   Educating your clients is very important in the hair business,  and it's something that we all have to do to stop damaging natural hair.   Vixen or vertical sew in can be done on short hair as well.  Let's learn to love natural hair.

THE MAKING OF SENSUAL LADY BY SHAWZAE

This is an amazing time for Shawzae,  because we are not just in the hair business, we also create other crafty products such as health and beauty, cosmetic, jewelry and perfumes.  Perfumes are something new that we are trying out,  and the first perfume that was created was great.  We got some good responses from the ladies that have received this perfume as a free gift.   We gave away over twenty bottles to get some feedback as to the smell,  how long it last, so that we can produce more perfumes.  The feedback was great, the only problem we encounter was that the bottles leaked when they were in the handbags.  We used the roll on bottles,  and for some reason if you put the bottles in your purse, they leak,, so you will end up with one great smelling handbag.  Watch the video on how I made this great smelling perfume.

Shop with us at http//www.etsy.com/shop/shawzaeboutique.   We will be changing the bottles for the next bash of perfumes,  but you can still purchase some of the perfumes we have left.  This is an all natural perfume, smell great.

HOW TO CARE FOR BRAIDED HAIR WITH EXTENSIONS

The first thing to remember is not to leave braids in for more than 4-6 weeks,  secondly educate your clients that tighter is not better.  Braiding hair too tight and keeping braids in too long will damage your natural hair.  Now, let's talk about how to care for braids with extensions.   Most people do not want to wash their hair while they have braids because they believe that it will fizz up,  however, washing and conditioning your hair two weeks after you get your braids will help eliminate dryness and  help to keep your hair follicles strong.  If you are concern with hair frizzing,  wear a stocking cap or wig cap for thirty minutes to lay down the hair,  make sure the cap that you use is breathable.
Applying a small amount to the scalp daily will also help to keep hair follicles from looking dry, dull, and lifeless and will keep your hair from thinning when the braids are removed.  There are a lot of strong ladies coming out allowing you to see what happens when you don't take care of your hair. Letting someone braid your hair too tight because you want it to last for two months is definitely a no,  or just leaving your hair in braids for 2 or 3 months to save money is definitely a no.  Braids are beautiful so let keep them looking beautiful and healthy by washing, and conditioning our hair.  You may not know this but products are another key factor in taking care of your hair,  so put good in to get good out.  

Note:  Our hair braiding school will start in a couple of months,  and we are here to teach you how to braid hair to prevent hair loss.   There is a technique to safe braiding.  If you have any question leave me a comment or email me at emurray310@gmail.com    Hair braiding is in our future and has been in our past for generations,  so it's not going anywhere,  so building safe braiding habits and natural hair care is a most.  
                                             
                                              Look at this picture,  the hair is braided too tight,
                                              so lets not do this.

                                                                   

BACK TO SCHOOL SALE

I am so delighted that I can offer once again a back to school sale.  In my Esty store,  you will find something for everyone,  handbags, jewelry, soaps, health and beauty,  custom wigs, and more.  Take a look at what Shawzae has to offer.   We also offer custom products,  and remember all products are handcrafted with you win mind.   Visit us at http://www.etsy.com/shop/shawzaeboutique

Natural Hair Care and Custom Wigs For The Fall Season

Fall and winter can be brutal to our natural hair,  creating dryness,  brittleness and thinning which will cause hair loss.   We also have some trending custom style wigs for the fall.   These custom wigs can help relieve tension on the natural hair.  I read a few days ago wigs are becoming the new extensions.  A lot of ladies are wearing wig now to relieve stress on their natural hair.  Here are some tips to caring for the natural hair,   because our skin gets so dry in the fall and winter,  the main thing to do with natural hair is to keep it clean and moist.   Jojoba oil is a powerful  remedy that has been used for hundreds of years, it has a powerful effect on hair growth.   Saw Palmetto is known to block  formation of dihydrotesterone which kills hormone that kill hair follicles.  Rosemary  with almond  or coconut oil is a great health provider for natural hair and scalp.  Eumi oil is another oil that is highly recommended  for the natural hair and scalp.   Remember the best way to take care of natural hair is to keep it clean and scalp moisturize.  For constant styles and color changes,  you may want to wear a custom wig to relieve the stress off the natural hair.