Weave Talk with Celebrity Hairstylist Kim Kimble
I recently had a brief chat about hair weaves and extensions with celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble. Kim is the mastermind behind the styles you’ve seen on Beyonce, Kerry Washington, Shakira, and many more. Should you wear a weave or are considering one, definitely take notes.
The Style and Beauty Doctor: What are some tips for keeping your own hair healthy while wearing extensions? How do you prevent/take care of “weave itch”?
Kim Kimble: Keep the scalp fresh and clean by using a scalp treatment (like Kimble Hair Care Systems Scalp Relief). Detangling shampoos and conditioners (such as Kimble Hair Care Systems Untangle Shampoo and Untangle Conditioner) will keep the extensions from pulling on your hair. Silk pillowcases/bonnets are also a great investment as they will help keep your hair and the weave from drying out. The products will keep the weave fresh and smelling good. Be sure that when you wash your hair/weave, you let it air dry.
TSABD: After extensions get taken out, what are some tips on how to style/maintain your own hair? Sometimes it’s tough going from 20 inches of hair to 4 inches…lol. How do you get your own hair to not feel so thin after taking the weave out?
KK: Use some thickening products to thicken it up so that you feel like you have hair on your head. Thickening shampoos and conditioners, etc.
TSABD: How long should one keep a weave in?
KK: Six to eight weeks is ideal, but you never want to go past 3 months. The average person naturally sheds about 60-80 hairs naturally. If you leave the weave in too long, your natural hair will start to shed and you will have a big mess when you finally remove the weave.
TSABD: What are some upcoming weave trends?
KK: Clip ins, partial pieces, temporary extensions, straight and wavy textures, but there is an abundance of curly textures in the summer. In winter, there is more of a demand for more sleek and wavy styles.
TSABD: What are some tips for ladies using weaves/extensions to transition out of a relaxer?
KK: Wearing a full head weave with extensions – find an extension color or cut that looks best on a full head.
TSABD: What is the best type of hair to use for weaves/extensions?
KK: Some of my favorite hair types are virgin remi hair, Indian, Malaysian and yaki texture. However, when getting weaves/extensions, it’s extremely important to match the hair type to your natural texture to ensure the best and most natural look.
TSABD: Any tips on wigs?
KK: Find the most natural looking wig, have it cut and colored custom to your needs, and it will look more natural.
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You can purchase Kimble Hair Care System products here. For more info on Kim and her salon, check out kimblehaircare.com
7 Comments
In the beginning of the interview, K Kimble mention to let your hair/weave to air dry. Is this common? I would think for the braids underneath… fully heat drying the scalp would prevent any build up.
Just asking… because I’m wearing my 1st full head sew in. The tips in this interview was very helpful.
Hey Gwen!
I’m not sure that product build-up can occur because of your drying method–overuse of products without clarifying could though. What sort of products are you using?
I can try and see if I can ask Kim a follow-up question. I want to see if I can group any other questions all together since I’m sure Kim gets super busy :)
I’ll let you know what I found out ;)
Hi Gwen,
I’m on my second round of a full head of weave. I’m concerned with my edges (around my temples) becoming thin because of the tightness of the braids and the sewing of the weave. What can be done to ensure that this area of my hair won’t become damaged and thin?
I’m not a weave expert, but I agree with leaving the edges out. Also see if your stylist can avoid doing the braids so tight.
the best thing to do is to leave your edges out!!! the edges are very sensitive! keep your ends clipped and get regular treatments to maintain healthy hair under the sew in!!! always remember a good diet, exersize, and treat your body right! hair is an apendage of your body just like your skin so taking good care of your bidy also plays a major role in how your skin and hair looks and feels!!!!
Hi Danielle,
Thanks for responding. I using Joico shampoo and conditioner once a week. And a little Paul Mitchell Skinny Serum before flat iron.
@Allison…def leave your edges out when getting sew in. I’m wearing my first full head…and my stylist highly recommended to leave the edges out ..all the way around the head. My edges were damaged back in the day once after wearing micros…so I always vowed to make sure I take extra care of my edges because thinning can happen so easily.
Take Care Ladies…Btw, Love this site :)
Thanks, Gwen!
Doesn’t sound like what you’re using would cause build-up, but ask your stylist if he/she recommends for you to use a clarifying shampoo and for the best way to care for the type of weave they put in for you.
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