Hair Extensions For Thick Hair
I am used to working with clients with fine to medium hair density longing for thicker and longer locks, but every so often, a client will enter with thick, short hair with blunt ends and my creative streak kicks in! This is where I implement the "hybrid technique" of mixing hair extensions methods, in the below video my client wanted versatility in the movement of keratin individual strand hair extensions, but the strands were not thick enough to fill her dense crown area. What I did 1) I created custom keratin individual strand hair extensions from the nape of the...
Hair Extensions for All Hair Types
There are many hair extensions methods available, but will they work on your hair? Different methods offer different outcomes, and so many of us depend on our stylist to recommend which will suit our hair and not cause damage. The ultimate goal of hair extensions is to allow for longer, thicker, or fuller hair while keeping natural hair healthy. Hair extensions are not one-size-fits-all, therefore, mixing and matching extensions is a perfect option. Below is a breakdown of popular hair extension methods and which hair type is best suited for them: 1) Hand-tied sew-in weave is a popular method similar...
Can Coconut Oil Be Used On Hair Extensions?
How to use coconut oil on hair In my experience, as a salon owner that happens to be addicted to natural oils, I find that my clients are not using coconut oil properly. Firstly, I prefer virgin coconut oil and use it as a pre-wash, your hair will not be oily and this treatment allows for the best result. Coconut oil is extremely affordable, attainable, and has both antibacterial and moisturizing benefits for the scalp and hair. Coconut oil is the ultimate hair moisturizer and it is a penetrating oil, thus applying it to dry hair will allow it to penetrate into...
Do This To Help With Hair Loss
Give Your Hair A Work Out And Get Healthy Hair We work out our bodies - so why not work out our hair? How does one do that? A scalp massage either with or without oil. You can do it yourself or ask a friend to assist. The key is to massage the scalp and promote circulation to the hair follicles which will then aid in producing healthy hair. Whether you experiencing hair loss due to Menopause, Alopecia, Trichotillomania, Alopecia Areata, or Female Pattern Baldness, adding a scalp massage to your routine will surely help hair growth. In fact,...
What Causes Hair Extensions To Feel Dry?
Assuming you are using a high-quality hair extension such as Remy or virgin hair, have you considered that you may be over conditioning your hair extensions? Over conditioning is a real thing and will lead to limp, stiff, and very dry hair extensions. Many conditioners contain silicone that will form a hard barrier on your hair extensions as well as your own hair. I always believed that adding more conditioner to my hair would help to detangle and add shine, but there is a fine line between using an adequate amount of conditioner and overdoing it This also applies to...
Healthy Hair Extension Styling No Heat
No Heat Hairstyling - Hair Extensions and Natural Hair Heating tools such as flat irons and curl irons do the most damage to hair extensions and natural hair - throw them away. For decades women relied on simple techniques for hair styling such as pin curls, Velcro rollers, roller sets, hair wraps, and twisting hair to create glamorous looks. Throw away your flat irons which strip your hair cuticle leaving hair dry and void of shine. Below are simple techniques to get the same hairstyles and keep your hair and/or hair extensions healthy. Your hair is intended to last you a...