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Need an idea for a hairstyle? It seems like the styles don't change over time, and I can swear I have seen most of these styles back in the eighties.

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This is a challenge for those hooked on weave/wigs/hairpieces. If you are NOT hooked, then the open invitation to take the challenge does NOT apply to you. Liberate yourself for a week or month, and let your REAL hair down. Take the time to let your scalp breathe. Have friends or family members or even you forgotten what your real hair looks like? Take the challenge with a friend, or ask someone you know to take the challenge and share your experience with others.

When you share your experience, tell us why you wear weave/wigs hairpieces?
Why you decided to take the challenge and what was others’ responses to the wearing of your natural hair.

For me, personally, I am tired of the eyesore sight of some weaves, and the proliferation of owner/wearers in the community is disappointing. Why do people wear weaves? I ask that question not to start World War III. Yes, it is a matter of personal choice, but for SOME, it goes deeper than the usual explanations of weaves are versatile, save time, easy to manage & maintain, and makes maintenance of one’s appearance less cumbersome. Some people have really grown to hate the locks borne to them.

This is an old story from late summer which buzzed heavily on women, urban, black, and some law blogs, so I thought I would add it for those who did not hear about it. A Glamour Magazine junior-level editor lectured to women about corporate fashion at New York City law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton. Well, what she said did not fare well with some of the African American attorneys in attendance at the presentation.
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FolioMag.com reported:
“During the presentation the editor said that “political” hairstyles such as Afros and dreadlocks are a “Glamour don’t.” Several of the African American women in the audience took offense. Since then, the story—which was first reported in the August issue of American Lawyer—has been circulated in the form of a chain e-mail, a Glamour spokesperson says. The incident even led to a segment that aired on NPR. “

NPR adds (note: title drops from junior editor to staffer):
"The staffer suggested that certain hairstyles were not ideal for the workplace. During the talk she showed a picture of a woman with an afro, calling it "a real no-no." She moved on to dreadlocks, calling them "shocking" and claiming that those "political hairstyles really have to go."

Are you still hot combing? The sister in this video still does.

I think the flat iron has taken place of the hot comb. I have never used a flat iron, but they sure are awkward looking. Boy does that sizzling smoke bring back memories. But I have never seen smoke like that. That comb is waaaayy too hot. She is literally getting her hair fried.

Someone posted this on You Tube and the caption was “The pain of getting my hair hot-comb and braided.” If it’s so painful, why continue to do it? After 1:21 of the film clip, the section of hair the woman is working on is still not straight. The speed is fast in this clip, it reminds me of one of those old black and white early fast speed films.

If you wear weaves and apply rubber based weave hair bonding glue, and within seconds to a few minutes, experience any of the following symptoms, you may have a serious allergy to latex rubber, and should consult with your physician:

• Wheezing
• Abnormal (high-pitched) breathing sounds
• Confusion
• Slurred speech
• Rapid or weak pulse
• Blueness of the skin (cyanosis), including the lips or nail beds
• Fainting, light-headedness, dizziness
• Hives and generalized itching
• Anxiety
• Sensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations)
• Nausea, vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Skin redness
• Nasal congestion
• Cough

Signs

Your face may swell or you may feel an intense swelling of your throat. You may experience difficulty with beathing. Your skin may turn blue, because you aren’t getting enough oxygen or it could turn pale as you go into shock.

The condition is known as anaphylaxis (pronounced “anna-fi-laxis"). Anaphylaxis is a severe whole body allergic reaction which requires emergency medical attention. If you have these symptoms you should not continue applying the glue. STOP. Call your doctor.

According to Laissez Faire Hair, “Liquid Bonding (also called cold bonding) -This is a liquid adhesive and comes in two types. Liquid Gold (for lasting hold) and rubberized products which may be found in local beauty supply stores. The rubberized adhesive is meant for temporary extension lasting only a few days. It breaks down easily with oils and shampoos.”

According to Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the official journal publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, in a January 2002 publication they evaluated the case of 37 year old woman who suffered anaphylaxis after repeated exposure to hair bonding glue. Researchers, Cogen FC, Beezhold DH, characterized hair glue as a hidden latex allergy.

Among their conclusions they found “Hair bonding glue contains high concentrations of soluble latex …. and may cause anaphylaxis.” They noted the more you expose yourself to the glue, the more you may be potentially sensitizing yourself.

Applying you glue yourself? Here are some links to with hopes that you will safely apply it.

Here is a link to videos demonstration how to apply hair bonding glue: Watch Videos

Here are tips and tricks to applying bonding adhesives: Tips & Tricks

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Symptoms & signs list provided by MedlinePlus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/

Warning: I am not a physician and don’t play one on TV or the Internet. I do not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This information is provided for educational purposes only. When in doubt seek medical advice from your physician.