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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Will hair extensions damage my hair?
A. As long as the hair extensions are applied properly and you take the
proper care of them there should be no damage. I have personally had clients
with very thin hair have extensions for years with absolutely no damage. A lot of this depends on you. If you are a very restless sleeper you can damage your hair because the constant rubbing on a pillow can cause your hair to be pulled out. It is best to sleep with your hair is a braid or pony tail to help prevent this from happening. You need to be gentle with your hair. If you are used to just ripping a brush or comb through your hair they may not be for you. Using the correct brush helps and making sure your hair is kept tangle free and free flowing is very important. Extensions are not hard to take care of you just have to be aware of them so you don’t catch them with a comb or your fingers.
My number one recommendation is to run your fingers between your bonds every day to keep your extensions separated.
-Brush once a day with a soft natural bristle brush.
-Don't go to bed with wet hair.
-Wear a ponytail or braid to bed.
-Hold your hair at the roots or base when combing.
This will keep tension off of your own hair.
-Dry your bonds after washing and you can
let the rest air dry.
As long as you are gentle with your extensions you
should be able to go 4-6 months with them in. Just try to enjoy them. They are
not that hard to take care of.
Q. What is the shortest hair can be to get extensions?
A. The best minimum length for extensions is 5" long. This is especially
important for the top layers. We can do extensions on hair as short as 3" long
if you are desperate but will take extra extensions and extra expense to blend
in all of the short hair so you don't get a "mullet" look. So if you can wait
for 5" it's best measure with a ruler, you may be surprised at how long
your hair actually is.
Q. Can I still highlight and color my hair with extensions
in?
A. Yes, you can color all your roots with hair extensions. It is best to
get them professionally done. Highlight the top and sides of your hair
with foil. The extensions work as the rest of your highlights.
Q. Can you tell me why "Strand-by-Strand bonding or fusion" the
extensions is better than "sewing" the extensions? It seems to be quite a bit
more expensive.
A. When extensions are sewn on, (as in a weave) there are several solid
rows of hair going from ear to ear across the back of your head. It is very
difficult to properly shampoo your hair under this and because it tends to be
very thick it can take many hours to dry making for an unhealthy condition. Over
the weeks it can be very itchy and flaky. Strand-by-Strand fusion such as Great
Lengths, SoCap and Mega extensions are attached to a tiny 1/4 " section of your
hair and are completely free flowing. You can run your fingers between every
extension which make them the most comfortable, natural looking extensions. You
are paying for the extra time it takes to apply and the high quality of the
hair.
Q. My hair is really thin on
top. Can extensions fill in the top of my hair?
A.
Hair extensions are
great to give your hair more fullness and length. But sometimes you need more
coverage because the hair on the top of your head is too thin to properly cover
the hair extension bonds. Sometimes we suggest the use of Topik to help fill in
the hair on your top. Topik in addition to extensions can make your thin hair
look thick again.
If your hair is too thin for Topik a hair replacement
or hair piece may be needed. Please don't let the thought of a hair piece scare
you. The way they are made today they are very natural and undetectable. Hair
pieces can be custom made to perfectly blend in with your hair color and
perfectly fit the contours of your head. For women the hair replacement can be
long or short to blend into your hair and in no way looks like a wig. I wish
more women would give this technology a chance because it can drastically
improve the look and self esteem of a person. No one will ever know you have it
on! Hair pieces can be taken on and off at home, with the use of clips or toupee
tape, or can be more permanently attached at a salon. Retightening would be
needed every 4-5 weeks. Email us or come in for a consultation to find out what
would work best for you.
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