Zendaya Wants to School You on the Differences Among Extensions, Weaves, and Wigs
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By now, you know that celebrities aren't blessed with magical unicorn hair that can change colors, lengths, and textures in a matter of hours. Women are simply utilizing weaves, extensions, and wigs to switch up their styles. If you've ever been puzzled by all the types of hair options available, Zendaya is here to school you. She brings her relatable and sarcastic personality — and a wealth of information — in a video for her app. Read on to get the breakdown, a snarky styling tip from Zendaya, and to see the video in full.
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Clips
"They are a form of extension that you clip into your hair," she explained. "They are not a weave, they are not a wig . . . they're clips." Zendaya also briefly demonstrated how the clipping mechanism works.
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Tracks
Zendaya explained that tracks — a section of hair — can be made into clips or can be taped or sewn into hair.
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Weave
Perhaps the most misunderstood type of styling method, weaves are created by braiding the natural hair, then tucking it under a net, which is sewn to your head. Tracks are then woven onto the net. According to Zendaya, it can be worn for about a month depending on your hair's needs, but it must be redone. "You can't have it on forever, because that is disgusting," the star said.
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Wigs
Zendaya is known for switching up her strands using wigs (remember this mullet moment from the 2016 Grammys?). She shared that she believes lacefront wigs are the best type "when it comes to full coverage and looking natural." This style can be applied with tape or glue. Try one when you want to seriously (but temporarily) change your style.
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Z's Curly Hair Secret
Seemingly tired of all the questions on how to get perfect curly hair like hers, Zendaya offered her simple styling hack. "If you put a black girl's hair in this . . . " she stage-whispered dramatically as she pointed to a glass of water, "it'll curl up!" She added, "If anyone was wondering how people get their hair so curly, they usually take a shower."
