Whether you’re transitioning to get stronger and healthier locks, looking to increase length, boost volume or add some flair to your hair we’re spilling the deets on everything you ever wanted to know about hair extensions and then some. Extensions come in so many different types, pre-bonded, weave, micro-loop, it’s easy to get confused over which ones are right for you. We thought we’d show some love to all you kinky, curly girls by sharing exactly what you need to know about the different applications as well as the maintenance, and longevity for each method so that you can determine which extensions are best for you.

If you haven’t got one yet, it’s time to pick up a diffuser. Diffusers make your life as a curly girl much easier. While using a traditional hair dryer can flatten curls out, a diffuser can actually enhance your curls during the drying process. However, there is a correct method to using this tool. Here’s how to diffuse your curls. Give these tips a try, and let us know how well it works for you.

From human hair to synthetic, wefts to single strand and Mongolian to Indian, the hair extension world can get a bit “tangled,” but don’t despair ‘cause we’re covering everything you need to know about the quality and types of extensions for all of you curlfriends out there. A note to the wise: You get what you pay for. Investing in high quality extensions will actually end up saving you money as they only need to be replaced once a year compared to every few months with sub-par hair.

If you’ve yearned for just a few more inches, are looking to sport a pastel hue on the weekend or want some more va va voom in your locks, clip-in extensions are your answer. They are the quickest way to add length, volume and color to your hair any day of the week, all you have to do is snap them into your natural hair and bam! You have an unbe-weave- able new look in a matter of minutes.