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Hair Care Tips – This article is about hair care tips for extensions and guidance on how to find a reputable hair extension stylist.
Halo Hair Extensions Before & After
Avoid the Pitfalls – Beautiful Luxurious Hair with Hair Extensions
With the myriad of names and types of hair extensions available today, it’s no wonder that people often feel confused and disappointed when they don’t receive the luxurious hair they desire—or worse, end up with damaged or less hair than they started with. Although there are many marketing terms and brands for hair extensions, they generally fall into the following categories: Tape, Individual Bonding, Individual Links, Braiding, Wefted Hair (sewn or woven in), Halo, and Clip-ins,
Expirenced Hair Extensions
I began working with hair extensions in 1989 as a General Manager for a salon specializing in hair replacement for men, top pieces for women, and hair extensions. My mentor trained me in these services, including hair quality, custom blending, attachment methods, and styling techniques. I also learned many trade secrets from master wig makers and stylists worldwide. I continuously travel and research new techniques and products to ensure that my work remains of the highest quality available today. Hair extensions are my specialty, and I aim to achieve long-term customer satisfaction.
Is Hair Extensions Their Specialty?
How long have they been specializing in hair extensions? How many extensions have they applied? Generally, stylists who specialize in extensions and have several years of experience, having completed at least 300 services, are more likely to deliver quality results. Also, ensure that the photos in their portfolio are their work and not images purchased from a hair company
How Many Methods of Hair Extensions Are They Familiar With?
While some stylists may prefer a specific method, you want someone knowledgeable about all the available methods. Are they customizing the extensions to fit your specific situation? Ask them why they prefer the method they are using. Is it the best option for you, or simply the only method they know? Techniques such as hand-tied sew-in with wefted hair, halo, and tape-ins often cause minimal damage, provide greater fullness, and are the most cost effective in the long run.
Are They Concerned About the Condition of Your Hair?
Are they attentive to the integrity of your hair? If the stylist doesn’t seem to notice that your hair is fine or shows indifference when you mention that your hair is prone to breaking, this is not a good sign. Unfortunately, many stylists claim their methods won’t damage the hair. However, some methods are more damaging. The skill of the person applying the extensions and the condition of your hair are critical factors too.
Do They Have Detailed Knowledge About Different Hair Quality Types?
Understanding hair quality and color matching is essential for achieving a realistic look with your hair extensions. Your stylist should have in-depth knowledge of hair quality. The term “human hair” is generic, much of which is low-quality. Hair quality can vary significantly between wholesalers. Here’s a general ranking from highest to lowest quality: Russian Virgin Unprocessed Hair, Italian Cuticle Blend, European Cuticle, Virgin Indian, European Remy, Indian Remy, Chinese Human Hair, and Yaki Human Hair.
Most use Indian Remy hair, which may not be the best option, especially for lighter colors and finer hair textures. Custom blending to match your hair’s color and texture is crucial for making the transition between your natural hair and extensions undetectable. I take pride in custom blending to match the tone, highlights, lowlights, and two-colored hair EXACTLY.
Are they trying to help you or are they “yes-sing” everything to make a sale? You have to go with your gut on this one. But, if you have legitimate issues and concerns and they’re telling you everything is wonderful and not discussing the pros and cons – Beware.
Do they give you a detailed maintenance program?
If they don’t give you specific, written, maintenance care instructions – either they don’t care or they don’t know. I can’t believe how many people have come to me to remove matted hair extensions because they were never told by their stylist to braid the hair when swimming. You cannot dive in a pool with your hair “flowing” with ANY type of hair extension. It is also important to have timely maintenance, and proper hair care techniques. There are certain shampoos and conditioners that work well with extensions and others that do not. Price is not always the determining factor in this one.
Do they guarantee their work?
While hair is custom-made or ordered, it is too costly to refund because you “changed your mind” or your boyfriend or mother doesn’t approve. You should be 100% sure before proceeding with hair extensions. But if the hair mattes, falls out, or the color doesn’t match, the stylist should stand behind the work and make it right for you.
Do Your Homework.
Familiarize yourself with the types of extensions available and the terminology used in the business. The internet has extensive information and will give you insight. When you are informed, you can ask better questions to determine if what the stylist offers is right for you. Quality hair extensions are an investment. It’s a shame when clients receive sub-quality work and/or damage to their own hair. Unfortunately, I have clients where I was the third person they came to before finally receiving beautiful, quality hair that looks like theirs.
Hair Care Tips for Extensions
Having long, luxurious, healthy hair has been desired by women over the centuries. Egyptian women created the first human hair wigs. Roman women of the upper class dyed their long hair red to show their status. Women’s hair has been curled, pinned, permed, colored, and decorated. Hair extensions have been a big trend for many years and have been around for at least 50 years.
Hair extensions began with women of color and developed from there. The methods include weaving, bonding, micro-links, seamless, halo, clip-on, and skin attached. My 30 years of experience with hair, hair extensions, and custom-made wigs and hairpieces have developed into a comprehensive program to obtain long, beautiful hair. My methods for attaining long hair consist of several components utilized in part or full, depending on your situation. Taking proper care of your hair is of utmost importance. The longer your hair, the longer it’s been exposed to the elements (heat, drying, sun, styling, color, etc.). Therefore, the hair requires more attention and care.
Coloring or Highlighting Your Hair Extensions
Coloring and/or Highlighting your hair extensions should be done by a knowledgeable and experienced professional to achieve optimal results. I use Schwartzkopf color because it is one of the best color systems available, has conditioning agents, and has higher pigmentation, resulting in a shiny, natural-looking, and fade-resistant color.
Permanent color or highlights should not be pulled through the hair shaft as it strips the cuticle, resulting in dry, damaged hair that won’t hold the color. A non-ammonia color and developer is used on the ends to maintain healthy hair. Drugstore color is no comparison to a quality salon product.
Best Hair Care Routine for Colored Hair Extensions: Maintain Shine & Longevity
Using quality moisturizing shampoos and conditioners is a must. Shampoos without sulfates will not strip the hair of its natural moisture and will allow your color to hold better. Use shampoos and conditioners made for your type of hair, whether fine/flat, coarse/curly, etc. Generally, I find you get what you pay for. The majority of drugstore-quality products don’t do the job. Several new lines of salon products are organic, sulfate-free, and condition your hair. Unfortunately, finding out what works best on your hair can be trial and error, but it is worth the effort.
Preventing Damage: How to Properly Brush and Trim Hair Extensions
A wide-tooth comb is best to use on Long Hair. It won’t pull and break the hair like most brushes. The exception is a Mason Pearson brush on very fine hair that knots. This brush does not break and tear the hair. Always start at the ends and work up to the scalp. Other types of brushes should only be used for styling.
Have your hair trimmed every 10-12 weeks. The devil is in the details here. Trim means ½ inch. Unfortunately, many stylists cut 2-3 inches. Hair grows an average of a ½ inch per month. In 10-12 weeks, your hair has only grown 1 ½ inches, so cutting your hair 2-3 inches makes it shorter, whereby you think it’s not growing. By trimming minimal amounts off your ends, your hair will not split up the hair shaft and continuously break off, resulting in no growth. The ends will look healthy and have the weight to grow into long, healthy hair instead of being thin and stringy, which makes your hair appear shorter.
Keratin Treatments for Hair Extensions: Benefits & Long-Lasting Results
Smoothing Therapy Keratin Complex Hair Treatment is fantastic for frizzy, uncontrollable hair. It works by infusing keratin into the hair cuticle. The result is shiny, healthy hair that does not frizz even in high humidity. It also relaxes the curl, and the end result depends on the type of hair. I have used the Smoothing Therapy treatment for years, and it’s changed my life.
There is less drying time, and my hair does not frizz – clients have returned several times. The treatment lasts 4 to 7 months, depending on how often you shampoo your hair as it gradually washes out. The hair is not dry or damaged and looks and feels better than initially. Smoothing Therapy Keratin is the only product I’ve found that truly has 40 parts protein keratin listed as the second ingredient. Most other “Keratin Treatments” have very little protein keratin. I have discovered Smoothing Therapy to be an excellent tool for achieving long, beautiful hair.
**Hair Extensions Salon NYC** Hair extensions are an excellent way to achieve beautiful hair instantly. They can also serve as a tool to help grow your natural hair without having to wait for the desired length. To ensure this result, it is crucial to use non-damaging methods and maintain your extensions properly. A consultation is always necessary to assess your specific needs, as everything from blending and matching the hair to the method of attachment is customized for you.