Beauty guides & how-tos

Straight answers from your Riverview beauty supply store.

• Hair guide

  Braiding Hair Buying Guide: Types, Lengths & How Many Packs You Need

  How to choose braiding hair: pre-stretched vs. regular, Kanekalon vs. synthetic blends, lengths, color codes like 1B and 27, and how many packs for knotless braids, box braids and twists.

• Wig guide

  How to Choose a Wig: Lace Fronts, Full Lace, Half Wigs & Caps Explained

  A beginner-friendly wig buying guide: lace front vs. full lace vs. half wigs, synthetic vs. human hair, cap sizes, density and how to make a wig look natural.

• Styling guide

  Edge Control Guide: How to Choose It and Lay Your Edges Without Flaking

  Find the right edge control for your hair type: hold levels, water vs. wax-based formulas, how to apply it, and how to avoid flaking and buildup.

• Color guide

  At-Home Hair Color Guide: Permanent vs. Demi, Developers & Patch Tests

  How to color hair at home safely: permanent vs. semi and demi-permanent color, choosing developer volume, lightening dark hair, and why a patch test matters.

• Hair care guide

  Protective Style Care: Keep Braids, Twists & Wigs Fresh Longer

  How to care for braids, twists, locs and wigs: scalp care, moisturizing, nighttime protection, how long to keep a protective style in, and safe takedown.