Hair Extensions

Jul 17, 2011

Raychel H.

There is so much misinformation for consumers out there about hair extensions. (Mainly because the manufacturing companies are more interested in making money than providing a safe product.) I have been an extension artist for over 10 years and see it all. Recently a new client came in with 3 month old extensions that had dreaded and merged together causing her breakage and discomfort. A tidy up cut would have avoided this. The application was poorly executed and the fine texture was not taken into consideration. Education is key. For the client and the stylist. Yes you can have safe damage free extensions but do your homework. If you have any questions let me know. Also check out www.putmeinyourhair.com for more info

Jul 17, 2011

Cassie J.

i had a really bad experience with weave extentions, i got them done for my birthday, so i had them put in which afterwards they were completely uncomfortable and itchy (which i somewhat expected), i looked after them as i was told i platted them every night to sleep in, but after about 3-4 weeks the underneath of my hair was completely matted! its looked like a total rats nest its was humiliating, i had to go to the hair dressing and they had to cut a quarter of my acutal hair off to get these damn things out!! so its been really off putting but im determined to get them done and again and trying to convince myself that its was just the place i had them done at!!

Jul 17, 2011

Megan N.

im really glad that you posted this. i posted something awhile ago about extensions, and i was wondering what kind of extensions would you recommend?? im really interested in getting some extensions but im not exactly sure which ones would be the best. whats your opinion?? what are the most popular one's to get, or what kind do you do on your clients??

Jul 19, 2011

Raychel H.

Much depends on your natural texture of hair. Fine hair is the most fragile and caution should be taken. All extension methods have a purpose. Clip-ins are great for a quick change but should not be worn daily, they are best used on medium to course hair. Weaving hair can add a tremendous amount of strain on natural hair if application is done incorrectly, or hair is of poor quality. Keratin bonded extensions are difficult to remove and require harsh chemicals to break down the adhesive (most damage is done during the removal process). Bottom line...you get what you pay for with extensions. Virgin hair is the best. I use only 7 star hair from Hairdreams. (Hairdreams is bonded to your natural hair with nylon not glue, and comes out easily with a gentle removal solution made of alcohol and sugar) Most, if not all extensions are Remy hair (Indian hair), Remy hair is bleached and colored with harsh chemicals then silicones are added for softness. The silicones rinse out after a few shampoos and you are left with hair that is easily matted and hard to brush. Proper application is the key, so make sure your extension artist is certified and went through extensive training. Unfortunately anyone can buy extensions from the local beauty store and call themselves an artist. I would ask for references.

Last and most important thing is maintenance, most people would have a positive hair extension experience with proper maintenance. ( I give my clients a home hair care kit with tips) Make sure you are up to date with a tidy up cut, a simple technique used to make sure every bond is safe to stay. Doing a tidy up cut every 4 weeks will keep hair from matting and dreading. Hope this helps ;)