From Hair to There: Sunny's TV

Hi Sunny's Girls.  It's been a while since we have posted a video.  This video is near and dear to us.  It a short presentation on a project that we had the honor to be a part of.

A lot of times people hear Sunny's Hair and Wigs and they think we are a typical beauty supply.  What they don't realize is how much we all really care about our customers and creating an experience that respects what being a woman is really about.  We are tongue in cheek, girly and frilly but at the end of the day we really do care about our Sunny's Girls lives and we hope that this piece shows those who like to hate, write mean reviews or dismiss us as another "girly enterprise" what it really means to be a Sunny's Girl

We hope you enjoy and share with your friends!

xoxo

Product Spotlight: Natural Wave Indian Hair

Something must be in the air...we can't keep enough of Virgin Natural Wave Indian Hair in stock as of late.  Women are loving the effortless waves that this hair offers but what people love is how easy it is to wear straight.  The waves allow the hair to retain natural texture so that it blends well with their own hair.


Tips on Natural Wave Indian Hair:

• Keep it clean:  If you use a gentle sulfate free shampoo with this hair (we heart Global Keratin Moisturizing Shampoo)  then you can use a small amount of extremely lightweight conditioner which you should rinse completely off and don't use a lot of hairspray, gels, lotions or leave in conditioners
• If you want to wear the hair wavy you will need to refresh the waves with water and a paddle brush daily.  Another option is to wear the hair in two braids at night to ensure the hair's cuticles don't get frayed in the evening.
• Don't go to heavy on the heat if you want this hair to last.  A flat iron is all you need to get the hair straight.  So pick your heat, either do a blowout or let the hair air dry and flat iron when finished.

Working out with your Weave

We heard the best news we have heard in years the other day.  Two women were in our Atlanta store and we overheard the following:
   
     " My friend just got this Indian Hair months ago and she lost 140 pounds." 
    
      " How?"
     
       " She started working out, she got a full head weave with the Curly Indian Hair and she just started shedding the weight."

It was music to our ears.  Hair extensions really can change your hair...change your life.  By finding a low maintenance style that allows women to get on the treadmill, balance ball or swim you can transform your body and health.

• If you are looking to shed some weight or meet your fitness goals we definitely recommend Curly Indian Hair with a full head sew in.  This allows all of your hair to be gently sewn away and with a textured bob with soft bangs you can push yourself to the limit and not worry about ruining your hairstyle.  

• For ladies who can't quite commit to a full head sew in, consider getting a weave with Indian Hair that is the same length or a little longer than your hair with just a 1/4 inch of hair left out along the perimeter and at the crown.   

• If you must leave more hair out than you should consider the latest craze of Brazilian Keratin Treatment.  This frizz reducing fortifying treatment allows for stronger hair that won't frizz at the first sign of sweat or water without permanently altering the hair structure.  BKT also protects the hair in the braids while you are working out. 

A Focus on the Game Changers: Hair Products that have Changed the Game Curly Hair Edition

 

A list of our top beauty products in the past decade that have changed the game for women with Curly hair.  A lot of these products aren't sold on our website...but we know that you don't want to search all over the web looking for them.  We've created a store on Amazon.com that features all of these products.


1. Indian Hair:  It eliminated the weave crawl...you know what we mean...when your weave starts crawling on itself and tangling...  Now us regular girls can have the same hair as our favorite celebs.

2. Tancho Stick:  Tamed the edges with a gentle lavender wax.  It's an essential part of a "California Press"

3. Aphoghee Two Step Protein Treatment: This hard core protein treatment changed the game.  Just when you are about to write off your hair as a thin piecey mess....this treatment can revitalize even the thinnest and sorriest of hair.  It is a must for when you take out your hair extensions.

4. Sulfate Free Shampoos: Deva Curl No Poo or Curls Cleansing Cream:  Thanks to Sunny's Girl Lacey.... we learned about the miracle regimen by the founder of Deva Curl.  No sulfates, no towels and no combs with seams to manage curly hair.

5. Brazilian Keratin Treatments:  The word on the street is that this just might be the all time game changer.  It's not a relaxer but it does help control frizz. The consensus is that this treatment allows you to do you hair on your own without always having to run to a salon to get sleek shiny straight hair.

If there's one thing you need: Steam!

If there's one beauty product you buy this year... splurge on a steamer.  Especially for women with extremely curly hair...this is a game changer.

Curly hair is dry and needs extreme amount of heats and moisture that can penetrate the hair shaft.   Steamers are also great for revitalizing your Natural Curl Indian Hair.   The steam with a nice lightweight moisturizing conditioner like Humecto by Keracare allows the cuticle to asborb the necessary moisture since it is no longer connected to the scalp.

If you can't justify splurging on a steamer then visit a steam room on ocassion and allow yourself to relax while indulging your hair.

Bloggers we Love: Didi Rentz of The Tea

We spend at least an hour a day trolling our favorite blogs.   One blog that we love is The Tea by Didi Rentz.  Why do we love it?  Didi is a Sunny's Girl of course!

She rocks the 18" Natural Wave Indian Hair like no one's business in South Florida.  She also happens to be both stunningly beautiful and sweet. 

Her blog serves up the latest gossip, entertainment and the hottest events. 

She sent us a pic from her latest photo shoot for us to share with you.

Visit her blog and tell us what you think? 

Keeping up with the Kardashians...in case we haven't mentioned...they're always a Look we Love

I don't know if we emphasize enough recently that we love the Kardashians? It's like we haven't blogged about how we absolutely refuse to miss an episode on Sunday night.

We love how they aren't afraid to embrace being feminine and pretty especially when the trend is for everyone to be so hard.

But what we love the most about them is how much they love hair extensions and how well they all wear hair extensions.

Each week in season 4 they all have just amazing hair. We always get people of all races requesting their look and we always have two words: Indian Hair.

Specifically Natural Wave Indian Hair in 22 or 26". That's the only way to get the natural free flowing extensions that the Kardashians have.

Sunny's Hair & Wigs in India: Going Direct to the Source for the best Indian Hair

This past October, Dafina Memberr of Sunny's Hair & Wigs traveled to India. On a beauty mission we interviewed her on her experience sourcing Indian hair for Sunny's Hair & Wigs

Q. What prompted you to travel to India?

A. Sunny's has been purchasing Indian hair for over 8 years and we have a great relationship with our vendors in India and we felt that it was time to solidify our understanding of the process of collecting and wefting the hair. India's also an amazing country with a dense and rich history so it was good to be able to travel for business and for fun.

Q. What part of India did you travel to?

A. I traveled throughout India. We started in Mumbai and then I traveled bymyself to a very very remote part of India to visit the factory. It required two additional plane trips once I was in Mumbai and then a two hour car drive.

Q. What were your most lasting impressions of India?

A. India was just a very calming place to visit. Although I expected to be overwhelmed by the amount of people and the density in which they live it wasn't. What was more incredible to me is how deep the roots of the religion and culture are. We visited caves that had carvings from the year 400 A.D. depicting various gods in Hindu culture that are still relevant now. That was incredible especially coming from a country that is so new relatively.

Q. With all the recent attention focused on Good Hair do you think the film accurately depicts the hair industry?

A. It's weird because Good Hair hits so close to home as a film because I grew up working in the family business and it does show how much of our lives our hair can consume, especially as black women. But, as always when there is a comedic angle to films certain things can be embellished or exaggerated for effect. I didn't love the part about the girl getting her hair cut off in the movie theater. Most Indians I spoke to don't know anything about a black market trade




Q. What surprised you the most about your trip?

A. The factory employs over 1500 women. It was intriguing to see how in such a remote part of India a demand for a rather obscure product has created an employment opportunity for women of all ages. It was so nice to see the groups of women working together of all ages. I remember learning about globalization in school. It's often presented as this awful process but it was nice to see a positive side of globalization. I was pleased to see that manufacturing jobs that are typically male jobs were benefiting women.

Q. How is the hair collected?
There is a temple in Tiraputi, and in fear of completely misrepresenting the history I will say that it's a beautiful story and practice in which people donate their hair to show thanks to the gods of the temple and it's their way of helping the god of that particular temple repay his debts that he took on to have a dowry to give for his wife. But as I said... a lot is lost in my understanding of the story.



Any tips that you learned about beauty from India?

I was astonished at how much effort women put into having beautiful hair. I always assumed it was genetic but women use a lot of Aruyvedic products such as oils with Amla, Shikakai, and Bhringraj oil on their scalp and hair to moisturize and condition their hair before washing. Overall, there isn't a lot of chemical processing and heat styling so women have healthy hair.


Q. So what regimen's would you suggest to women who use Indian hair to continue the maintenance regime?

That's a great question. I recommend to stop using such harsh shampoos. Many women in India do not use shampoos but rather use Neem and Shikakai,powders diluted in a water bottle or fruit vinegars to shampoo their hair. This protects the strands from stripping it of its natural oils. I'd also recommend to not go overboard with heat once you purchase the hair. Hair is hair and it is fragile. So if you use heat make sure you deep condition the hair and especially use a thermal protectant.



Any other general beauty tips?

Oh no...you are opening a Pandora's box. I went to a natural spa called Nirmal Herbal. And by natural everything was fresh and edible. The cucumbers and potatoes they put on my eyes had to be cut within two hours in order to used. The almond scrub was freshly ground almonds. I have never had such a "natural" glow from a spa experience ever.
My tip is to look around you for natural solutions to skin and beauty. I think we tend to discount natural solutions in the US.

Stay tuned to Sunny's Blog for more about Natural Hair Solutions!

Is it steamy in here? Indian Hair's Best Friend

We are in the midst of a summer heat wave around the country. We at Sunny's have indulged in frequent pool sessions and an occasional dip in the ocean. All this chlorine and salts can wreak havoc on our Indian Hair extensions.

Well we discovered our new favorite restorative treatment for our Indian Hair: Steam!!!

Steam treatments work to penetrate the hair shaft and deposit the much needed moisture that chlorine and salts strip.

After a long weekend of swimming and sweating we drenched our hair extensions with Portico White Ginger Revitalizing Conditioner and sat in a steam room for 30 minutes.

One word: Amazing.


Our Indian Hair bounced back to life and felt soft.

Summer Makeup Tips: Installment One Indian Hair Makeup Tips

Summertime is finally here and for most Sunny's Girls summer means long flowing Indian Hair Extensions. But once you have your hair...don't forget to update your entire look.

Nikia Yancey, Sunny's Sales Specialist and Freelance Makeup artist offers a few tips for achieving the complete look with your new Indian Hair Extensions

For our Natural Curl Indian Hair Sunny's Girls here are a few tips to achieving the perfect summer glow. Inspiration: Beyonce

• Glowing bronze skin is the perfect compliment to Curly Hair
  
• Dewy cheeks with a pop of color offer a natural glow: Tip: experiment with peach/pink tones of blush as a alternate to bronzer this summer
• Subtle definition to the eyes with pops of color Tip: use an expected pop of greens or purple kohl eyeliner to lightly define the eyes
• Define and separate lashes Tip: Splurge on a good volumizing definer. A Sunny's Favorite is Diorshow
• Shape your brows Tip: Think full and youthful brows and consider threading or tweezing this summer instead of waxing to achieve a full brow.
• Sparingly play up your lips Tip: use a nude or coral lip gloss to accentuate your lips

Natural Wave Indian Hair Sunny's Girls: Inspiration Kim Kardashian

• Keep your skin fresh Tip: Use matte finish powders to minimize shine and create an even palate
  
• Slighty warm the cheeks Tip: Use shimmers and illuminating products to highlight the face a Sunny's Fave is MAC Strobe Cream
• Define the eyes Tip: Rim the eyes with a darker khol pencil and smudge the line to create a sultry yet subtle smoky eye
• Mascara is your friend! Tip: Use mascara heavily or consider apply Red Cherry False Eyelashes
• Downplay the lip Tip: Use a creamy lip gloss with a low shine finish or consider using a creme lipstick in nude or soft pink tones
  

We see you Zoe Kravitz: Love the Wig

We love the budding fashion muse Zoe Kravitz. She's bold and blends non-conventional styles that still have a feminine edge despite her indie rocker exterior.

We can't help but notice that she's rocking an amazing custom made wig with Indian Hair.

At Sunny's Atlanta, Derek J is our go to man for bespoke custom wig units made with Indian hair from Sunny's. Derek recently made me my own wig a la Zoe and it's a hit. So much of a hit that Music Video director Melina, now has it.

Call (404) 355-7077 for more information on your own custom Indian Hair Wig by Derek J.

Images courtesy of bossip.com

Products we Love for Indian Hair

We love love love Indian Hair at Sunny's Hair. In this economy we are all about upgrading to Indian Hair because while it costs a little more initially, after one or two reuses it more than pays for itself and starts to save you money. The key is to take care of your hair and realize that it's been stripped of its moisture source...the scalp and the nutrient oils it once received from the sebum.

So... we love products that are used by Indian women because it keeps a consistent regimen for Indian hair and ensures that your Indian hair lasts as long as possible. We generally recommend that women not use products that they'd use on their own hair on their Indian Hair. We generally hate mineral oil and petroleum on any hair let alone Indian hair. But we love products such as extra Virgin Coconut Oil and very gentle shampoos without Sodium Laureth Sulfates.

But... I have a new Indian hair product that I'm loving: Coconut Amla Revitalizing Hair Treatment
Here's a little blurb from the product description:
"For shiny, thick locks women in India rub it in! Amla that is! This “divine” fruit, also known as Indian Gooseberry, is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C. Just a touch of this extract on your lifeless locks brings a natural shine, soft texture and rejuvenated health. Hair stays strong with anti-oxidant rich Grape Seed and Neem oils, while Coconut oil and Henna make each strand extra luscious! It’s a miracle for your mane! And don’t forget your body – rub in any leftovers for touchable skin softness!"

Why Take This Journey:

Coconut Oil: nourishes
Neem Oil: soothes scalp
Amla Extract: rejuvenates
Henna: adds volume and shine
Grape Seed Oil: protects
Avocado Oil: moisturizes scalp

The product retails for $45 and is available at Global Goddess Beauty.

Looks we Love: Halle by Halle Berry

We know....we know... we always love Halle Berry. But we couldn't notice how effortlessly flawless she looks in her ad campaign for upcoming debut of Halle by Halle Barry perfume.


To achieve this look we of course recommend Natural Wave Indian hair 14". We'd blend some soft layers into the hair and leave it in it's soft natural waves.

Indian Hair Spotligh in Allure Magazine

With increased mainstream visibility courtesy of Oprah and Chris Rock's darling of Sundance Documentary about Indian Hair... the media has a full court press on Indian Hair.

Sunny's Hair & Wigs has been profiled in some of these profiles and it is an intriguing trade.

In the March issue of Allure magazine puts a spotlight on Tirumala, India. This is one of the largest Hindu pilgrimage collection centers for Virgin Indian Hair.

As a member of an increasingly global marketplace, sometimes it's easy to forget the human costs of what you buy. At Sunny's Hair & Wigs we feel a very strong commitment to Fair Trade Practices. That includes making sure our factories that we receive our goods from do not employ child labor, that they use fair practices and pay a fair market value for the raw goods of hair.

We applaud the media for bringing a necessary spotlight on the human cost of our beauty regimes.

Looks we Love: Aishawarya

Often called the most beautiful woman in the world... Aishawarya Rai reminds us all why Indian Hair is so coveted for hair extensions.

Sunny's in the News: Atlanta Journal Constitution Indian Hair Profile

The Atlanta-Journal Constitution featured Sunny's Hair & Wigs as a leading retailer of Indian Hair, Designer Wigs and Hair Extensions in Atlanta.

"On a recent weekday afternoon at Sunny’s Hair & Wigs in Buckhead, a steady stream of customers, male and female, flowed into the year-old boutique. The family-owned company, with five locations nationwide and an online following, stocks trendy and glamorous wigs as well as extensions.

The store earned a reputation for matching blondes with the perfect multitonal extensions, boutique owner Dafina Memberr said. For many women, she said, hair is so important and powerful that they are willing to commit to a little high-end help.

“Until you are in this business,” Memberr said, “you don’t realize how widespread it is.”

Indian Hair for Everyone!!

We couldn't help but notice some of young Hollywood's established actresses rockin lovely Indian Hair extensions.

To achieve Eva Pigford's look we'd suggest Clip in extensions in jet black (1) slicked into a ponytail and pinned to create the voluminous bun.

To achieve Tia Mowry's look we'd recommend Virgin Natural Wave Indian Hair in 14".
To recreate her style we'd wash the hair and let it air dry to allow for its natural waves with some body and then use Air Control hair spray by Aveda and add messy tousled waves on random pieces to create the waves with a 1 1/2" barrel curling iron.

To recreate Lauren London's lustrous and sleek look we'd use Natural Straight Indian hair in 22". We'd would use Redken Real Control Thermal Heat Protectant and run our FHI Runway flat iron over the locks to create a stick straight and shiny finish.

To achieve Kyla Pratt's innocent and fresh look we'd use Natural Straight Indian Hair in 12" and let the hair air dry to allow for the natural body it has. Her look is a youthful and classic look that could transcend from the boardroom to the nightclub.

Photos courtesy of bossip.com

Looks we Love: Halle Berry NAACP Awards

Simply Gorgeous, Halle Berry as host of NAACP Awards

To achieve this look we would recommend Natural Wave Indian Hair in 14" set on large rollers to achieve voluminous curls that last all night.
Images courtesy of Huffingtonpost.com

Looks we Love: Brandy

Brandy - New Music - More Music Videos

We couldn't help but notice the prominent role Indian hair plays in Brandy's new video Long Distance. We love the dramatic lengths and voluminous curls featured in the video.

Change your Hair...Change your Career

Alexandra before It Factor Makeover


Post X-Factor Makeover
Alexandra of the U.K.'s X Factor is the perfect example of how hair extensions are the perfect tool to transforming your life. As the show progressed, Alexandra transformed her appearance to reflect the beauty of her voice. It looks like she was introduced to some quality Indian Hair and a great stylists to transform into the new It Factor Star.

Images courtesy of dailymail.co.uk