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Hot Hair: Track Stars

Ladies, admit it — sometimes when it comes to extensions, there's no better way to rock it than down your back and luxuriously long. A good weave not only offers swingable sass, but it can also be a lifesaver when you're tight on time or need to give your own natural hair a styling break. Here are some of the flyest celeb styles plus our top product picks to refresh your weave.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Go the Distance

Selita Ebanks was spotted backstage during New York Fashion week in flowing, waist-length extensions.

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Smooth ‘N Shine Olive & Tea Tree RevivOil Weave & Braid Healthy Scalp Spray

Stimulate and soothe uncomfortable oily scalp between washings with this gentle scalp exfoliant containing tea tree and olive oil.

$2.70, available at Folica.

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Trademark Tresses

Tamar Braxton attended the WE TV Winter TCA event in honey blonde curls and a sassy, side-swept bang.

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Nubian Heritage Honey & Black Seed Heat Protect Keratin Spray

Always apply a heat protectant prior to blowdrying or heat styling. This spray contains arabian honey, carrot and macadamia nut oils for moisturization, as well as keratin to protect strands from thermal styling.


$11.24, available at CVS.

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Curly Cutie

At the ESSENCE Black Women in Music event, Kelly Rowland was the center of attention in a head full of kinky curls.

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Twisted Sista De-Frizz Conditioner

Hydrate curly extensions with this moisturizing detangler that erases tangles for bouncy, care-free curls.

$5.49, available at soap.com

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Long on Style

La La Anthony arrived at the US Open Player Party in head-turning, waist-length extensions.

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Jane Carter Solution Scalp Nourishing Serum

This serum is a nourishing treatment designed to reduce bacteria that can build up underneath your sew-in. Ylang ylang and cedar extract reduce fungus, while the sunflower oil works to soothe the scalp.

$14, available at Jane Carter Solution.

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Style Star

June Ambrose is known for making fashion statements, but these long, luxe curls prove that she’s a style star when it comes to hair, too.

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Keracare Leave-In Conditioning Mist for Weaves & Extensions

This lightweight mist prepares weaves and extensions for wet-to-dry styling, providing blow-dry protection to both natural hair and extensions.

$9, available at Just 4 Beauty.

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Wavy Wonder

Jessica White, who loves to wear show-stopping weaves, sported this wavy wonder at the Tribeca Ball in New York City.

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Optimum Salon Haircare 6-n-1 Miracle Oil

The naturally derived oils in this product provide supreme nourishment for all hair types without the greasy build-up for a shiny, swingable weave.

$8.99, available at Soft Sheen Carson.

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Taking Sides

Brandy was spotted out-and-about in New York City working a side-swept weave with tons of body.

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L’Oreal Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Mirror Shine Shampoo

It’s essential to cleanse your weave with care. This shampoo will maintain the hair’s moisture balance with targeted nourishment that also helps prevent split ends.

$5, available at Walgreens.

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