Tokyo Stylez Hairstyle Hacks to Recreate Our Favorite Looks

Apr 11, 2018

Tokyo Slays

There are just some people who are meant to do what they do. It seems that even if you question your purpose or also try to ignore it still seems to take hold of you somehow. I am sure this is the case with Tokyo Stylez! He creates some of the most envy-worthy hairstyles on our favorite celebrities. Whether it’s K Michelle, the Kardashians, or Monique, he possesses the ability to develop a style perfect for each one of them. In this article, I am going to help you re-create his amazing looks on yourself or a client. The key is we know Tokyo Stylez has his signature hair creation, so I’m just helping you with a few hacks to help you command the room when you walk in. You know what next right is? Press play on your Keke Wyatt playlist and let's get ready to create some hair magic!

Who is Tokyo Stylez?

He is from Omaha, Nebraska and currently lives in Washington, DC. He styled his sister’s hair at a young age and maintained his love for hair. At the age of 17, he knew hairstyling was his purpose. After he relocated to Washington, DC he, temporarily, gave up on hair but thank goodness he decided to stay. He began creating wigs for cancer patients, and soon his clients began requesting the wigs for themselves. Fast forward to 2018, and he is building great looks for Naomi Campbell, Beyonce, Kylie Jenner, and Toni Braxton just to name a few. His talents support shows such as the BET Awards, The Real Housewives of Atlanta and The Real. Let's get into some of my favorite looks by the “fairy godfather of hair” himself!

Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor gives us body goals, skin goals, fitness goals, and hair goals all the way through Kanye West’s “Fade” video. For now, I will pack away my envy and get to the hair she rocked in it. Let's get started in creating the “wet hair” look on your wig!

Supplies

Private Label Extensions Deep Wave Wig
Mousse
Spray Bottle
Curl Creme
Aerosol Spray
Jamaican Castor Oil

Step 1.

Wet your wig with water

Step 2.

Make sure it’s pretty damp

Step 3.

Apply your curl creme and scrunch your hair as you apply it to the hair

Step 4.

Use your hairspray and spray over your hair

Step 5.

Apply the oil to your hair while scrunching it You’re ready to step out and show out! If you have natural hair here’s how to style it to get the wet and wavy look.

Step 1.

Shampoo and dry your hair

Step 2.

Straighten your natural hair by using one of the methods listed here

Step 3.

Apply heat protectant as you straighten the hair

Step 4.

Part your hair in sections

Step 5.

Use your hairspray to hold the waves

Step 6.

Start from the back of the hair

Step 7.

Take your flat iron and begin at the root of your hair

Step 8.

Curl the hair away from your face

Step 9.

Slide down and curl the hair toward your face

Step 10.

Slide down and curl the hair away from your face

Step 11.

Make sure to curl the ends under

Step 12.

For your next section, curl the hair toward the face

Step 13.

Slide down and curl the hair toward the face

Step 14.

Slide down and curl the hair away from the face

Step 15.

Alternate this curl pattern throughout your head

Step 16.

Once completed, use your holding spray to maintain the waves created

Step 17.

The last step is to sleek your edges

Kylie Jenner’s Rose Gold Style

We know the Kardashians and Jenners are always switching up their styles. One thing Kylie does well is switching up her colors to reinvent a look. Here, we are recreating her rose gold hairstyle done by the one and only Tokyo Stylez. If you want to do something different, this is a great way to switch it up and have fun with color.

Supplies

3 Russian Blonde Bundles
Russian Blonde Frontal
Gloves
BW2 Bleaching Powder
40 Developer
Protein Color Filler - Warm Brown
(2) Ion Color Brilliance Permanent Color - Light Golden Blonde
10 Vol Creme Developer
Ion Color Brilliance Gemstones - Rose Quartz
Organix Shampoo
Organix Conditioner
Mixing Bowl & Brush
Measuring Cup
Foam Head
Foam Head Stand
T Pins

Now that you’ve got your supplies lets get started!

Lightening darker bundles

Step 1.

Mix BW2 and 40 developer

Step 2.

Apply mixture to hair but leave two to three inches untouched

Step 3.

Cover your extensions and allow the bundles to process for about 15 minutes

Step 4.

Keep an eye on the processing to make sure you get the desired color you want

Coloring Extensions Rose Gold

Step 1.

Using a stably placed wig head, place your wig on the wig head and pin it in place with your pins, so it doesn’t fall off or move while working.

Step 2.

Mix a half bottle of the protein filler and the golden blonde hair color in your mixing bowl. Depending on the length of your extensions you may need two tubes of hair color.

Step 3.

Apply the color in an up and down motion to avoid lines as the color processes.

Step 4.

Use a wide-toothed comb evenly distribute the color.

Step 5.

Let the color process for about 20 minutes and then rinse it out until the water runs clear

Step 6.

Blow dry your hair to get it ready for part two of the coloring process

Step 7.

Combine your light golden blonde Ion Brilliance colors with ten developer in a mixing bowl

Step 8.

Section your hair off into four sections and clip each part up with a hair clip to apply the color to each section in an up and down motion.

Step 9.

Divide the part into two and wrap each section in foil. If you don’t have foil, you can use a hooded dryer instead. If you use a hooded dryer, apply your color and clip each section up.

Step 10.

Allow the color to process for about 45 minutes to an hour while watching closely

Step 11.

Once it’s to the color you desire, rinse the color out thoroughly and dry your hair Whew! That’s a lot of steps so you can take a break before you start with the next steps.

Step 12.

Mix rose quartz Ion brilliance color and Organix conditioner

Step 13.

Apply color all over hair from roots to ends

Step 14.

Comb through the hair with a wide-toothed comb

Step 15.

Let the color process on the hair for about 3-4 ½ hours.

Step 16.

After the hair has processed for at least three hours, rinse the color out

Step 17.

Shampoo and condition the hair

Step 18.

Blow dry your extensions and style as desired

K. Michelle

I love me some Kimberly (K. Michelle). I guess it’s her rebellious soul and her ability to overcome adversity to achieve her dreams. She never disappoints with her music nor her style choices. Although I do have short hair, I still like to wear protective styles. I immediately fell in love with the gorgeous red hairstyle Tokyo Stylez created for K Michelle! The color is radiant and I what I like most about it is that it doesn’t look fake or cheap (we know Tokyo always creates envy-worthy hairstyles and he isn’t cheap).

Supplies

16, 18, 20, 22 Inches of Brazilian Loose Wave
Brazilian Loose Wave hair closure
Kaleidocolors (violet)
40 Developer
VIA Burgundy (84)
T-Pins
Gloves
Application Brush
Mixing Bowl
Trash Bag or Plastic

If you don’t want to bleach your extensions, you can use the products below and adjust the instructions below:

Supplies

16, 18, 20, 22 Inches of Brazilian Loose Wave
Brazilian hair closure
Loreal Hicolor Magenta 2 boxes
Loreal Hicolor Red Hot 2 boxes
30 Developer
Gloves
T-Pins
Mixing Bowl
Styrofoam head
Application brush

You're closer to getting your K-Michelle look, so let's get started!

Step 1.

Mix 1 box of each color together

Step 2.

Pour 4.8 ounces of developer into a mixing bowl and four to five scoops of kaleidocolors

Step 3.

Pour the developer into the color and mix well

Step 4.

Lay out plastic for you to color your hair on

Step 5.

Lay your closure on the plastic

Step 6.

Comb through the closure to remove any tangles

Step 7.

Protect your closure from color staining by lightly applying the color

Step 8.

Pin your closure to your styrofoam head with T Pins

Step 9.

Lay the tracks out on the plastic

Step 10.

Comb through the hair to remove any tangles

Step 11.

Apply the color to your bundles from the end to the roots

Step 12.

Place your bundles in a bag and allow the color to process in a bag for 10 hours

Step 13.

Remove your bundles and rinse the color

Karrueche Tran

Karrueche turns heads no matter what she wears. Her blonde bob steals the show and gives us a new look we haven’t seen before. She debuts the look at the Flaunt Magazine event and ColourPop’s Hollywood party. Okay! Let's recreate this look as a sew-in.

Supplies

Organix Shampoo
Organix Conditioner
Leave-in Conditioner
Jamaican Castor Oil
Rattail Comb
Wide-Tooth Comb Oil
Black Nylon Thread
Small Rubber Bands
Crochet Needle
Duckbill Clips
Weaving Net
Three bundles of hair (shampooed, deep-conditioned, and dried)
1 Pack of Synthetic Braid Hair (optional)

Prep Hair for Your Install

Always prep your hair before installing a sew-in. Think about it! Your hair is going to be under an install for an extended period. Could you imagine the smell or damage your hair and scalp will have if you don’t prepare it adequately?

Step 1.

Shampoo and condition your hair

Step 2.

Dry your hair

Step 3.

Apply leave-in conditioner

Prep your hair for your sew-in

To ensure your sew-in lasts longer your braids are the key! Make sure your braids aren’t too tight that you have to take pain pills afterward. That’s a no-no! Also, your foundation braids should be small and flat to give you a smooth foundation, so your sew-in looks as realistic as possible. A good foundation will make sure your sew-in is flawless!

Step 1.

Start with clean hair

Step 2.

Create two perimeter braids (each one going around the temple of your head)

Step 3.

Braid them both toward the back of your head

Step 4.

Create one braid (make sure to leave some hair out) that is going to go across the back nape area of the head. This braid will be your anchor braid for your back wefts.

Step 5.

Separate hair into three sections and slide down about a quarter of an inch to half an inch before you start your braid to reduce the tension on your scalp.

Step 6.

Braid the rest of your hair and keep your braids small and neat. Small braids provide you with a flat and smooth look when your sew-in is finished and helps it to last longer. These braids should be braided straight to the back. You can add synthetic hair into each braid. It helps your braids last longer.

Step 7.

Take the braids and start to sew them down by placing your remaining loose braids in between other cornrows. Doing this ensures you get a flat base. Make sure you knot your thread a couple of times to make sure it’s secure.

Step 8.

Take your threaded needle underneath all three braids.

Step 9.

Loop your thread twice and pull straight through.

Step 10.

Create a knot and continue the stitching process until you secure the entire braid.

Step 11.

Continue the process above for each braid. Once you finish braiding, apply oil to your scalp. Remember! A little goes a long way! Take the braids and start to sew them down.

Step 1.

Place your remaining loose braids in between other cornrows to get a flat base

Step 2.

Make sure you knot your thread a couple of times to make sure it’s secure.

Step 3.

If you’re installing a closure, align closure with a part in the head.

Step 4.

Leave about a ¼ of the closure in front of the hairline.

Step 5.

Put your first stitch through the closure and then stitch into the braid and through the closure and pull the thread through.

Step 6.

Loop it through the thread and bring to the edge of the closure to secure a knot. You’ll need help on the other side. Have someone hold the closure down as you secure the opposite side. Repeat the same process as before. Don’t pull too tight because you want to protect your edges. Stitch the closure along the perimeter and the braid. Don’t leave large gaps between stitches because you don’t want any bunching. Stitch closure down going toward the back of the head. Always stitch the sides first and then the back. Begin sewing your bundles by doubling the wefts.

Step 1.

Start at the back of the head

Step 2.

Stick the needle through the wefts through the bottom braid and then through the weft again

Step 3.

Complete 5-7 stitches and then knot them

Step 4.

You don’t have to go through the weft with every stitch so go through every 3-5 stitches

Step 5.

Go through the wefts when you get to the edge of the head and knot the thread

Step 6.

Part the closure

Step 7.

In the part anchor the front of the closure to the braid

How to Color Hair Blonde

I am going to give you all the tea on how to color your hair to a beautiful blonde color. I can’t wait to see how it turns out! Share your finished looks with us via Instagram @privatelabelextensions. Make sure you color your roots a brownish color. The details below will help you get it right.

Supplies

Two bundles and frontal
Boxed Ash Brown color
20 Developer
Wella Pale Beige Blonde Toner

Step 1.

Mix your color and developer well

Step 2.

Use your applicator brush to apply color to your frontal

Step 3.

Dab the color onto the roots but not too hard because you don’t want to stain your lace

Step 4.

Apply toner from the roots to the ends of the frontal for about 30-45 minutes

Step 5.

Take one of your bundles and darken the roots only with your color for 30 minutes

Nicki Minaj’s 60 inches

Tokyo Stylez killed the game when he created the 60 inches for Nicki Minaj. She steps on the scene, and all eyes are on her! Whether you see her rocking this hair in the “Rake It Up” video or on the red carpet, it is a style you can recreate. Tokyo stated this wig would cost you from $2500-$3800! Here’s a hack on how to create this look and help save your coins for this year’s Essence Festival.

Supplies

Rattail Comb
Black Nylon Thread
Crochet Needle
82” Braiding Hair

Step 1.

Start with clean hair

Step 2.

Create two perimeter braids (each one going around the temple of your head).

Step 3.

Braid them both toward the back of your head.

Step 4.

Create one braid (make sure to leave some hair out) that is going to go across the back nape area of the head. This braid will be your anchor braid for your back wefts.

Step 5.

Separate hair into three sections and slide down about a quarter of an inch to half an inch before you start your braid. This helps to reduce tension on your scalp.

Step 6.

Step 7.

Take the braids and start to sew them down by placing your remaining loose braids in between other cornrows to get a flat base

Step 8.

Take your threaded needle underneath all three braids

Step 9.

Loop your thread twice and pull straight through

Step 10.

Create a knot and continue the stitching process until you secure the entire braid

Step 11.

Continue the process above for each braid You should have about 14 braids in the front to give you a smooth look and about 7-10 braids in the back. It’s time to get started! Switch up your playlist to H.E.R. and let's keep going! We’ll start with the latch hook method and then switch to the invisible crochet method,

Step 1.

Take your braid hair and separate into three even bundles

Step 2.

Take one bundle and divide it into smaller sections about the diameter of a bamboo skewer

Step 3.

Hang the sections onto the end of a chair

Step 4.

Beginning in the back take your crochet needle and slide it under the braid

Step 5.

Connect the hair to the loop, close the latch, and pull under the braid

Step 6.

Loop the hair through three times to secure

Step 7.

Continue this process until you get to the top of your head Let's get started with the invisible crochet method

Step 8.

You should have about five to seven braids exposed in the top

Step 9.

Grab your crochet needle and slide it under your braid

Step 10.

Connect the hair to the loop, close the latch, and pull under the braid

Step 11.

Take the front strand (not both), pull it through and loop through about three times

Step 12.

Pull the braid under the braid and pull tight

Step 13.

Continue until you have completed your entire head

Step 14.

Use a blow dryer to straighten the hair

Step 15.

Spray heat protectant on hair

Step 16.

Flat-iron hair

Step 17.

Trim the edges to give it a tapered look You are ready to show everybody your new style and, trust me; they will want to know how you did it!

When You Love What You Do

I think the key lesson of this article is to keep doing what you love! Even Tokyo Stylez fell out of love with hair for a brief moment because he did not see how he was going to achieve his dream when he first moved to D.C. Your current situation may not look glamorous but if you keep pushing you will get there! Stop confusing your purpose with what you see on Instagram or Snapchat. Start focusing on what you love doing and keep refining your craft. I also want to encourage you to surround yourself with people who support you and never allow labels to define you. You may have K. Michelle or Naomi Campbell as a client if you keep working hard! Don't forget to comment below with your favorite style and if you have met Tokyo Stylez let us know!